DeTomaso Mailing List: February 98, Message #76
     



From: 	pantera@shiseis.com (Shane F. Ingate)

Subject: Re:  What to join?

Date: 	Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:33:59 +0000



Ted Stalcup wrote:,

	> so in brief: what do I

	>join?  FWIW I'm located in Berkeley CA so maybe my 

	> choices are limited by location?



	If you are thinking that Pantera International (PI)

and Pantera Owners Club of America (POCA) are "competing"

organizations, they are not.  Both provide excellent services

to Pantera enthusiasts around the world.



	However, POCA does support "local chapters" in the US, 

which are closer to what a club really feels like.  Your nearest 

POCA chapter is Pantera Club of Nth. Calif (PCNC), and IMHO, are a 

really grand crew, as they have extended genuine warmth and 

friendship everytime either I or another of my fellow San 

Diego Pantera (SDP) fellows has had the chance to meet.



	I'd suggest that you join SDP, but that

is a little far to commute.  By joining PCNC, you will have to

deal with Mike Drew's (and others) enthusiasm, but take a few 

hits on "Jolt" and double-expresso beforehand and you should survive  :)



	Shane Ingate in San Diego