President’s Message

Well, here it is once again, Winter Solstice has come already paying us a visit finding ourselves once more in the doldrums of winter. There is a bright side to everything, as my mom would say, “So Tommy it’s cold and dark outside but keep in mind the days are getting longer with each passing day!” I do enjoy Christmas and the reason for the season, combined with opportunities to see family and friends during this special time, as opposed to jetting off somewhere warm and balmy like Arizona or Mexico.

Cindy and I remained home this year as the cold and dark are more in harmony with the season. As is our PSMC history, we kind of take a break in with our drives but work behind scenes to set the stage in March and especially April when the weather improves. Our 2025 identified drives will provide us with lots of exciting drives, both old favorites and new additions which sound delightful!

Your PSMC Board met this past January 3, 2025, to conduct our first Board Meeting for the New Year. Our attendance was good except for Bill Snowden who is recovering from kidney transplant surgery, which appears to be going quite well. We covered our recurring topics like club finances, membership, club communications, e.g. Facebook and Sounder. As is always the case, we spent a great amount of our time fine-tuning our 2025 Events Calendar.

I am pleased to announce that our events’ docket is beginning to show nice form, including some new drives which will unfold as the driving season progresses. Ross and Nancy Scott will kick the season off with their newly revised Ides of March Inter-Urban Fun Run.

I would also like to announce that we have our club secretary position filled. Alex Countouriotis and Maria Riggins have become PSMC Board Members and will be assuming a shared duty as our club secretary. Both of these folks have hit the ground running and have assumed their shared responsibly of recording our meeting minutes from Friday the 3rd Board Meeting!

Alex will also be submitting a ride to be completed in the South Sound. Ross and Nancy Scott will be returning in March with their new “Ides of March Mid-Winter Interurban Fun Run” which promises to be a great experience which these two ride creators are famous for! I want to say also that all members are more than welcome, and encouraged, to attend these meetings as we are always in the hunt, looking to expand and enhance our club experience. On a similar note, we are always welcoming of our members offering up their favorite drives to provide new and different ride opportunities. Remember, we have experienced folks in the club that can assist you in developing rides.

I want to take a moment to highlight our popular First Tuesday and Third Thursday Coastal social events. These two social events provide an opportunity, especially in the quiet part of the year when things are a bit dormant. These events offer an excellent platform to stay in touch with friends throughout the Winter, Spring and Fall months of the year to discuss whatever comes to mind. Even though we are in our “quiet time” of the year these social events take place throughout the off season. It would sure be nice to have someone step up and provide a similar experience in the South end of the Sound – hint, hint!

This past December 7th we came together for our PSMC Holiday Luncheon at the River Rock Grill in Renton. Our agenda included recognition of all those who created and conducted rides over the past year as well as those making other contributions of time and talent for the betterment of the club. Notably, all PSMC Board Members were recognized for their contributions of time and talent. During our meal, we had a visit from the “Christmas Grinch” who provided some interesting treats. Our own Maria Riggins played the part spectacularly!

In closing, Cindy and I wish everyone in our club a fun-filled and safe New Year, and we look forward to seeing you ‘all in the coming new year! Until then, keep on “zoom-zoom’ in”!