As a new Pantera owner I have an obvious question.
Which is the best Club to join?
PI, POCA, local Club within POCA?
I am thinking PI as this site seems to be very together as a core group.
Thank you all in advance for the advice.
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Do what everyone else does,join both.Both add much to the Pantera experience and deserve to be supported.Best Regards, Jim Coyne
I'd say join both PI and POCA as they are both great organizations and complement each other. When you join POCA you will be asked to affiliate with a local chapter near you. Both clubs offer their own quarterly magazines each with great information and pictures and POCA also sends smaller newsletters almost monthly. The Pantera community is one big family and joining both will only add to your Pantera fun. That's what I did and I don't regret it.
-Richard
1971 #1731
-Richard
1971 #1731
Richard, So that being the case, are there additional dues for affiliating with a local club? I suppose so.
Looks like $125 a year for starter with PI & POCA.
Looks like $125 a year for starter with PI & POCA.
POCA is a national club with local chapters. It sponsors only one event per year, in Las Vegas in the Spring. Membership in the chapters is automatic. They have many local events that are interesting and the tech sessions they sponsor are helpful & informative. PI is also a national club that sponsors this site, publishes a quarterly magazine and has a presence at the Monterey Historic Autot races, and also sponsors a get-together at Cambria CA in Nov. Most owners belong to both clubs.
Thanks Jack. That is what I'll do then. Sounds like a great adventure ahead for us!
Wink,
The info from each source is a little different, most everyone recommended both to me.
also the list is very good, can be quite entertaining (don't say "wing")
http://realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
and plenty of good info there.
welcome, have fun, be safe!
The info from each source is a little different, most everyone recommended both to me.
also the list is very good, can be quite entertaining (don't say "wing")
http://realbig.com/mailman/listinfo/detomaso
and plenty of good info there.
welcome, have fun, be safe!
Wink,
When you join POCA part of your fee goes to the local chapter you pick and covers your membership fee for that chapter.
-Richard
1971 #1731
When you join POCA part of your fee goes to the local chapter you pick and covers your membership fee for that chapter.
-Richard
1971 #1731
Marlin:
Vin # 6328 and I think it is a car that you were interested in. The guy didn't remember your name but said somethings that made it sound like it was you.He was in Grass Valley, CA.
The car is Canary Yellow and won Best of Show in August Grass Valley Car Show out of 500 cars!
It will win many more around here also.
Oh by the way...A kid was walking his dog and said that he hasn't ever seen one.
Then he bends over to his dog and says,"Hey boy, that is a De Tomaso...a Pantara! It's Italian!!!
Vin # 6328 and I think it is a car that you were interested in. The guy didn't remember your name but said somethings that made it sound like it was you.He was in Grass Valley, CA.
The car is Canary Yellow and won Best of Show in August Grass Valley Car Show out of 500 cars!
It will win many more around here also.
Oh by the way...A kid was walking his dog and said that he hasn't ever seen one.
Then he bends over to his dog and says,"Hey boy, that is a De Tomaso...a Pantara! It's Italian!!!
From a magazine-only perspective, if I had to make a choice it would definitely be Pantera International. Their refreshing articles are mostly witten by PI members located throughout the world and are a lot of fun to read.
In contrast, the POCA magazine is mostly written by one individual and suffers, IMO, from his one-sided views. POCA does, however, include a newsletter put together by Jack DeRyke which is very informative!
But in the end, these clubs are primarily about its members! And based on that, I would enthusiastically recommend both!
My 2 cents...
Bob Eaton
In contrast, the POCA magazine is mostly written by one individual and suffers, IMO, from his one-sided views. POCA does, however, include a newsletter put together by Jack DeRyke which is very informative!
But in the end, these clubs are primarily about its members! And based on that, I would enthusiastically recommend both!
My 2 cents...
Bob Eaton