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Welcome to the Potomac 356 Owners Group (POG) website. We are a low-key organization of Porsche 356 owners and enthusiasts based in the greater Washington DC metro area, with members from DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and Delaware. There are no club officers. We run the activities of the club (car shows, tech sessions, driving events) by Steering Committee. We usually meet for brunch on the first Sunday of every even-numbered month (see the Events section for more details). To join POG, see details on the Member Services tab.
Tim Berardelli Receives the 356 Registry Gummow Spark Plug Award
Tim Berardelli was recognized for his work on the Tech Videos by being awarded the 356 Registry Gummow Spark Plug Award. The Award is presented to members who have given extrordinary service to the Registry. The award was first concieved by the 1st Holiday charman, Bob Gummow, in 1975.
HOLD THE DATE
October POG Picnic Gathering
The POG BBQ Picnic will be hosted by Jennifer and Allen Richards on Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11am – 3pm at 3130 Winchester Road, Delaplane, VA 20144.
While the picnic will be catered, please feel free to bring your favorite fall appetizer, side dish or desert. Only water will be provided, so bring your own beverage to enjoy or share.
Please RSVP to Ted Hengst (pthengst@gmail.com) NLT Wednesday, 21 October, so that we can have a reasonable estimate for the caterer.
Look forward to seeing you at the picnic!
December POG Brunch Gathering
The Brunch is set for Sunday, December, 6 2026
Blue Ridge Grill – Ashburn
http://www.brgrill.com/ashburn/
44065 Ashburn Shopping Plaza
Ashburn, VA 20147
703.729.0100
POG MEMBERS HIGHLIGHTED
Dan Rowzie Petrolicious Video
"Hammer Down: At 88, He Still Drives His 1968 Porsche 911".
356/912 Blowing Rock Event
Tim Berardelli gave a tech talk to the attendees at the 356/912 event in May 2026.
Tim Berardelli Tech Talk at Blowing Rock
INFORMATION UPDATE AND DUES
Each member was sent an email on 1 October 2026 asking you to update your key information and announcing a dues collection.
This is the first time in three years the club has collected dues.
If you have not recieved an email requesting the information update or dues, please contact Richard Colella (collella@gmail.com) or Ted Hengst (pthengst@gmail.com).
(see the Events page for a full schedule of upcoming events)
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