CVR Club History 2025
In 2025, CVR held ten Drivers Education events with 196 participants, six autocrosses and a runoff, a club race with 92 drivers, and the third annual Porsches at the Rock event, which drew over 1,000 attendees and saw a 68.3% revenue increase from 2024. Membership ended at 2,354 primary and 1,258 family/associate members, a 0.98% decline. Community service included a pet food drive, food pantry donations, and a children’s book collection. The club launched a redesigned logo and website, expanded merchandise offerings, and ended the year with $214,000 in funds, up 41.5% from 2024. Special events included a fall concours, monthly meetings, coffee runs, a rally, and a presentation by Porsche historian Jay Gillotti.
CVR Club History 2022
In 2022, CVR focused on returning to normal operations, strengthening leadership, and rebuilding member engagement amid ongoing pandemic impacts. New officers were elected, led by President Allen Fossbender, with Board meetings held virtually and a new slate approved at the November annual meeting. Membership grew 3% to 2,342 primary and 1,312 associate members, supported by refreshed promotional materials using QR codes. Early‑year virtual meetings featured speakers from Lime Rock Park and PCA National, while in‑person meetings and events resumed from May through October at Porsche dealerships and other venues, including a technical demonstration at Billings Dry Ice. Community service included a pet food drive, Toys for Tots donations, and a fundraiser at Wayne Carini’s farm benefiting Autism Families CT, with CVR contributing $10,000.
CVR Club History 2021
2021 was a cautiously optimistic and highly productive year for the Connecticut Valley Region, managed largely under ongoing COVID restrictions. Led by President Allen Fossbender, the region operated virtually for governance while delivering a full calendar of activities, including ten Drivers Education events with 200 participants, a non‑spectator club race, six autocrosses plus a runoff, three rallies, eighteen coffee runs, and two concours events. Membership exceeded goals, growing 4% to 3,552 through targeted outreach, strengthened partnerships, and refreshed programming, while CVR expanded community impact with its first food drive and a sock drive. Financially strong with $78K in cash, the club also accelerated digital capabilities through Challenge integration and a rapid website rebuild after a mid‑year outage, closing the year by recognizing outstanding contributors and reinforcing momentum for the future.
CVR Club History 2020
2020 began with ambitious plans for a full season of CVR activities, but rapidly shifted course in response to the COVID‑19 pandemic. Under President Phil Capella’s leadership, the Board adapted quickly—moving governance to Zoom, transitioning Challenge to a digital‑only format with a new app, and keeping members informed through frequent communications. While many spring events were canceled, chairs delivered creative alternatives including virtual rallies, a virtual concours, and digital engagement, while Drivers Education and Autocross resumed mid‑year under strict no‑passenger protocols and innovative formats. Coffee runs, limited in‑person events, and a socially distanced concours rounded out the year, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and strong volunteer leadership as CVR sustained momentum through unprecedented disruption.