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A Love Affair with America’s Sports Car Sponsor: Munday Chevrolet, 17800 North Freeway January 2019
A Love Affair with America’s Sports Car
Sponsor: Munday Chevrolet, 17800 North Freeway
January 2019
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2018 SJCC OFFICERS
PRESIDENT Geoff Ansley
VICE PRESIDENT Carl Carrington
SECRETARY Jan Grout
TREASURER Dana Petroni
GOVERNOR Suzanne Ansley
ACTIVITIES Mike Kochanowsky
MEMBERSHIP Melanie Carrington
NEWSLETTER Sydney Heald
SERGEANT- AT- ARMS Bob Berger
2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bob Berger Frank Bobbie Paul Grout
John Kappel Mark White
JANUARY 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESIDENT 3
VICE PRESIDENT 4
MEMBERSHIP 5
ANNIVERSARIES/BIRTHDAYS 6
GOVERNORS REPORT 7-8
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 9
UPCOMING EVENT FLIERS 10-15
ARTICLES and PICS 16-18
CLUB INSIGNIA 19
TRAVELING TROPHY’S 20
EDITOR’S PICK 21
OUR SUPPORTERS 22
SJCC PAGE 23
Contact Information Can Be Found On SJCC Shutterfly Account
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A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
January 2019
Ok... maybe not the best Tee Shirt for the beginning of my second term.. but it is what it is... this pic was actually taken while 4-wheeling in the desert of the United Arab Emirates, and I was, in fact, in disguise, apparently their intel on me speaks a lot about Corvettes, so pretty convincing disguise and I think it kept them off my tail! Anyway, what a fantastic Christmas Party we had again this year, Mark and Melissa did a great job on the location, and the Prime Rib carving station was shear inspired genius. To all who performed either front and center or behind the scenes thanks for the effort... We then had Brother Mike’s date night Movie, 22 of us watched American Graffiti and
wondered at the simplicity and innocence of a time long ago and a galaxy far far away (that last sentence is metaphoric) but does nod to the director of American Graffiti “George Lucas”. So thanks to Mike for pulling this together. The 2019 Board and officers, have been elected, but don't be surprised if you get an email form me, requesting your help to fill the vacant “chairs” ... as I will use the time between now and the 4th Jan meeting to try to fill the vacant chairs. January has lots of activities, we start with the club meeting on the 4th, then the Chilli Cook off on the 12th. Followed by the Bandit Run on the 26th and for those so inclined (all are welcome) the Board meeting on the 21st.. February is already over booked, so stay tuned to the website for latest updates. I think its fair to say that 2018 was another great year for SJCC, so get involved in 2019... and look for more and different Road Trips.. And finally, FREE ICE CREAM at the January 4th Meeting... this time I promise you.... first come first served, social hour starts at 7pm. Geoff Presdent SJCC
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ANECDOTES OF VICEPRESIDENTE
January 2019
Let me start off by saying I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas with family and friends. Secondly, I would like to Thank You for letting me serve as your Vice President (or as some say “President of Vice”) for the 2019 year. I will do my best (and Melanie’s best --- ‘cause you know what they say…behind every man is a great woman) to fill the shoes of Mark White. That reminds me…note to self….if Geoff starts talking about an overseas assignment, call INS and TSA. Congratulations to all the 2018 awards recipients! The year is kicking off with some great activities and I look forward to seeing you all out on the road.
As I take a moment to write this, Melanie and I are preparing for our trip to Ron Fellow’s Driving School at Spring Mountain. I already know what most of you are thinking… “it’s about time you learn to drive!”. If Spring Mountain Resort is half of what several of you say, I know Melanie and I will come back with our faces hurting from smiling the entire time. For this year’s party, we have already started looking for a new venue and hope to have specifics soon. Additionally, as you may know, the money collected throughout the year from raffles and auctions is utilized for the Annual Christmas and Awards Banquet. We are always looking for do-nations for both, so if you have something sitting around the house that you’d like to donate, bring it on in - we would love to put it in the raffle!! Of course, new items also welcome too! Carl Carrington “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong”
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS
January 2019
Hello, SJCC Members – I am Melanie Carrington, your new SJCC Membership Director. Paul Grout, our former SJCC Membership Director, did a fantastic job for 11 years and he forward to enjoying the more fun aspects of our corvette club. Paul has been a huge help as I transition into this new role.
A little bit about me…I drive a 2012 Centennial Edition Corvette Coupe. It is Carbon Flash Metallic, not black. I am blessed
that it is my daily driver and it’s a shame I can’t run it faster on my daily commute. I’ve been a teacher for 23 years and currently teach in Katy ISD. I am married to Carl Carrington (SJCC Vice President) and we’ve lived in Weston Lakes for almost 10 years. We have 2 adorable black schnauzers, Sadie and Zora. We also have a 2019 Z06 Corvette in Admiral Blue. The experience of picking up our car at NCM is unforgettable. I am looking most forward to the Ron Fellow’s Driving School in Spring Mountain in just a few days. I am happy to serve as your new Membership Director.
NEW MEMBERS
We are beginning 2019 with 208 members, compared to 173 2018. If you would like some cards to hand out to friends/visitors to encourage them to join our club, or join us at a meeting, please see me at the Jan. 4 meeting.
JOINING SJCC
The application form for new members can be printed from our web site.
http://www.sanjacintocorvetteclub.org/about/membership/
Dues are $75 (single) and $100 (couple).
All new members receive a complimentary name tag; extras or replacements are available to all for $10.
We have a fantastic Club because we have many fun things to participate in. YOU are the ones who make these things successful. We had a wonderful Christmas Party at the Hilton of the America’s as well as 2 corvette rides to the Neighbor’s Kitchen in Bastrop, TX and The Kenney Store, in Kenney, TX. In January, we have our annual bonfire hosted by the Earnest’s in Montgomery. There is something for everyone: car shows, social events, parades, road trips, dinners/lunches, autocrosses, performance driving schools, trips to COTA races, informative and entertaining articles in the GrandSport newsletter, and enjoying friends at all of these events, as well as enjoying your ‘vette.
To make all this happen, we need more of you to attend events, help run the events and to write about our events for the newsletter.
If you need anything please contact me at [email protected] or [email protected] ; cell 281-389-6845 texts ok
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SJCC CELEBRATIONS – JANUARY
James Roberson
Vivian Morris
John Walker
Mark White
Wayne Long
Carol Hein
Debra Mishlan
Joe Pfau
Alena Heede
Chuck Holden
Brent Averitt
Ginny Pierce
Bob Berger
Mike Spaziani
Charles and Joleen Billington—10 Yrs
Rich and Carolyn Borremans — 30 Yrs
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January 2019
GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Hi,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Well I’m back in the Governors chair for my third year and hope to bring you up to date details on what is happening in the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC).
At the December SJCC Christmas Party I was honored to present the Charles Strahan III Award to Ken Bakenhus for his outstanding year in auto cross competition. Well done Ken!
The NCCC South-West Region website has the 2019 events calendar posted and the awards banquet will take place in Georgetown just north of Round Rock to recognize the top competitors in the South West Region.
http://www.ncccswregion.org/schedule.html
We have our SJCC Auto Cross on the calendar for 28th and 29
th September. Hope to see
some new drivers at the track to see how they and their car will do. If you have auto crossed before make sure you share your stories with fellow club members and mark your calendars.
For more information about NCCC go to http://www.ncccswregion.org
Suzanne Ansley
Save the Wave
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Raffle Tickets to help support the National Corvette Museum as it celebrates it’s 25th Anniversary. If you would like to purchase a ticket to win this amazing toolbox, you can mail a check payable to “Gary Blum” to my attention and I will mail you your raffle ticket or see me at club meetings to purchase your ticket(s). Mail checks to – Suzanne Ansley 3618 Wellspring Lake Dr Weston Lakes TX 77441 You do NOT need to be present to win and this toolbox will be shipped to you at no cost if you win.
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News from your Activity Director
January 2019
What’s going on in our little world?”
I trust that everyone had a merry Christmas, a happy Hanukah, and a very safe celebration in welcoming in the New Year. It already looks like we are going to have an excellent 2019 chucked full of road trips and activities I think appropriately referred to as San Jac “drive and eats.” Two of my favorite activities, driving and eating. I don’t believe that we have ever been anywhere as a group that the food was even called mediocre
Want to thanks those who made the last run of the year, kind of fitting to make it a Chicken Run. The roads were fun, even though some metal cars in front apparently didn’t have a single rear view mirror in their car. Egbert Mark had a good time from the ear to ear smile on his face when we made stops. Great weather, great roads, great food, and great friends to share the day with, what more can we ask for or want. Last Date Night showing of “American Graffiti” was a hit, with every showing we learn a bit more, and the crowd grows. Thanks to all those that came, we had calls for “Smokey and the Bandit” for the next Date Night, so watch for the upcoming date.
Great job at the Christmas Party and Awards Dinner by Mark and Melissa, and it was so good seeing both Ginny Pearce and Marsha Watts, I got a bonus by getting to sit next to Marsha, I know we all love them so much, they with Chip and John have contributed so much over the years.
Tom and Sharon are once again hosting Chili Night on January 12th. And this year as I said
before I anticipate the winning chili with my famous “Spotted Owl” chili recipe if I get caught again by Zoo Security, I will be substituting my “Road Kill” chili. Mark your calendar for January 26
th as well, Jeb Jonas has confirmed information that Poncho Villa has once again escaped
and Jeb will be forming a posse to catch him. Flyers for both are in this month’s Grand Sport so come on, let’s roll.
Mike K Chairman Fun and Games, Shenanigans, Dragons Slayed, Damsels Rescued, Uprisings Quelled [email protected],
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January Events: SJCC Chili Cook-Off - Jan 12, 2019
Bandit Run IX - Jan 26, 2019
Future Events: (Info/Flyers attached) Movie date night... at the club meeting venue, we will be showing “Smokey & the Bandit” - Feb 9, 2019
The Annual Valentine’s Day Rally - Feb 16, 2019
Overnight Road trip to The Texas State Railroad in Palestine, Texas – Feb 22-23, 2019
25th Anniversary NCM Caravan: Aug 28 - Aug 31, 2019
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SJCC CHILI COOK-OFF
Saturday January 12, 2019
3:00 til ?
Come on out for a root'n toot'n good time rain or shine,
warm or cold to Tom and Sharon Earnest's place in
Magnolia for the annual Chili Cook-Off. Locate your
crockpots and pull out your recipes for your favorite chili.
The competition is fierce with awards given to the top 3
along with a People's Choice. Judging begins at 5:00.
We'll have music, ping pong, games, and another great
bonfire. Soft drinks and water will be provided. BYOBooze.
Bring a chair….Bring an appetizer or desert if you can't
bring chili.
Directions to 21453 Allyson Rd Magnolia, Tx 77354
249 past Tomball to 149 turn right. Cross under 1488. IN ABOUT
1 MILE, Allyson Rd turn left. Our house is 1st on left. Drive to the
back.
45N to 1488 go west or left over the freeway. Go several miles until
passing Magnolia High School on the right. Exit right to 149 just over
the overpass. At the light, turn left on 149. Go about 1 mile. Turn
left on Allyson Rd. Our house is 1st on left. Drive to the back.
281-252-6845 H 281-989-6201 C
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Bandit Run IX
When: Saturday, January 26, 2019
Meeting at: Shell & Country Boys Store
25777 I-10 West, Hankamer, TX
77560 (Exit 812, I-10, TX-61) Time: 9:00 AM, Wheels Turning at 9:30
AM
Pancho is back and we are going out to get him again. Come join us
on the chase for the legendary bandit, Pancho Villa. He is rumored to
be camped somewhere along Lake Livingston, north of Cold Springs.
We are forming a posse of a few brave men and women to chase
Pancho. We will be starting from the East side this time. It is
guaranteed to be a run full of twists and turns and full throttle blasts.
After Pancho has been thoroughly banished from Texas, it will be
time to water our horses at the Ransom’s Steak House & Saloon,
Montgomery, TX. Bring your fast car and pray for shine. No rain
allowed for this event. On this run, we will cover about 150 miles
and it will last about 5 hours including lunch. Pencil in the date now.
Please RSVP for this event. We are expecting a large turn out and we
need to let the restaurant know how many to expect. This event will
be open to all Corvette owners. Bring a hand held walkie talkie or a
CB if you have one. It is always fun so come on out in the middle of
winter and enjoy yourselves with a fine group of fellow Corvette
enthusiasts.
If you have any questions, contact:
Jeb Jonas @ H 281-576-4669 or M 713-417-2686
Email: [email protected]
Zoom!!! Zoom!!!
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Date Night
“Saturday night at the Bijou”
February 9, 2019 7:30 pm
Club meeting location 9426 Katy freeway. Bldg. #8
Houston, Texas 77050
We will have a special screening of
Smokey and the Bandit Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors
east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie
(Sally Field), he attracts the attention of Sheriff Buford T. Justice (Jackie Gleason). Angry that Carrie will not marry his son, Justice embarks on a high-speed chase after Bandit.
$5.00 a person with popcorn and a soft drink After expenses proceeds go to club hospitality
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Southern Texas Corvette Caravan to the National Corvette Museum - 2019
The National Corvette Museum is busy planning the celebrations for its 25th Anniversary from August 28 to 31st in 2019. Online registration has been open for a couple of months now, with some key events sold out. However, don’t despair that are more events planned with details to be released in the New Year. Hotels that the Southern Texas Caravan has reserved will be released to the public in February. Hint, hint!
The Southern Texas Caravan is made up of two groups. The lead group will depart from San Antonio on Monday 26th August and drive to Fort Worth to spend the evening and do a little bit of lap time at Texas Motor Speedway. I believe they are up to 70 cars.
On Tuesday 27th August, I will lead the Houston section of the Caravan to Little Rock, Arkansas where the San Antonio group will meet us that evening for a BBQ at Bales Chevrolet.
Wednesday 28th August the entire Southern Texas Caravan will do the final drive to the Bowling Green area to be ready for the festivities.
For Houston Caravan we currently have 168 people signed up (96 cars). A list of SJCC members who have signed up is provided at the end of this article.
If you are interested in joining us please let me know and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. We have a lot of information on the Southern Texas Caravan web site: http://www.corvettecaravan.com/southern-texas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2019southerntexascaptain/ Suzanne Ansley at 713 398 7554 or [email protected] Southern Texas Caravan Co-Captain - Houston Lead
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SJCC Attendee List -
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/anniversary-celebration/
Driver's name Passenger's name
Suzanne Ansley Rolly Knowles Geoff Ansley Bob Berger Kitty Berger John Kappel Ilene Kappel John Walker Patty Walker Duane Lee Linda Lee Carl Carrington Melanie Carrington Paul Lazor Barbara Lazor Jim Longaker Brenda Longaker Eric Miller Susan Miller Mike Munoz Denise Munoz Frank Bobbie Paula Bobbie Joleen Billington Charles Billington James Roberson Eulalia Roberson Tim Mattingly Janet Mattingly Sydney Heald Larry Webber Jerry Johnson Mickie Johnson Donna Neely Rod Mueller Charles Ynman Marcia Ynman Dana Petroni Eric Ford Faye Ford Kim Swart Reed Smith Vivian Morris
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AWARDS
BANQUET
2018
XMAS PARTY
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Did You Know?
Before you decide to make that next run to the store at 100MPH or so may I suggest you stop now and examine your wheels very very closely?
You see late model Corvette wheels are CRACKING. I know because it happened to me.
I can’t tell you exactly which models are involved except to say our car is a 2018 Grand Sport convertible with the GS wheels When trying to research this a bit further some of the articles mentioned certain Z-06 models as well.
There were two cracks in my wheel, almost but not exactly across from each other. Attached below you can see one of the cracks in the first picture and on the second picture if you look closely you can see both cracks.
Not that it matters but Chevrolet is aware this is happening but is NOT openingly admitting it.
Chevrolet is denying any warranty payment calling these claims a result of road hazard.
In general they are being very quiet about the whole issue.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR WHEELS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THOSE AROUND YOU!
Stay safe!
John & Patty Walker
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Back in 1977, Meatloaf told us “two out of three ain’t bad”... apparently his squeeze “needed him and wanted him” but there ain’t no way she was ever gonna love him.... now, back in 1977, that would almost describe the perfect girl friend for a young chimp! But fast forward to 2019 and two out of three would have your average Millennial running for it’s safe space to call its Therapist on its iPhone X via face time to discuss its feelings. But as always I digress... two out of three ain’t bad, so we can conclude that 4 out of 6 ain’t bad either. I am, in fact, referring to the first lady’s Corvettes.
1) Race car (87 or 88 or maybe 89... no one really knows anymore) is fully functional starts first time (thank you modern engine management system and fuel injection). Hasn’t done much in 2018 bit sit in its trailer waiting to go racing, but it lives in hope....... 2) MEG 01.. the 2001 C5 Convertible... running like a champ... her recent dyno tune yielded 347 RWHP, and a week or so ago I floored it from a standing starts and was rewarded with a proper amount of tire smoke and black lines! 3) FAST GS the 2007 C6 ZO6... just finished installing its second new engine; forged bottom end, bal-anced , blueprinted, line bored, honed, new valve guides, (which were the root cause of the first engine destruction 2 years ago) polished and ported heads, mild cam upgrade, intake upgrades, long tube headers and exhaust system and a dyno tune...still in progress as I write this.. but for all intents and purposes... Fixed and hopefully a useful power boost (looking forward to that) with the components chosen mainly for reliability but also to allow the engine to “breathe” a little deeper, and rev a little more ..shall we say......reliably 4) KRISTEN, the 2014 C7.. daily driver.. and still dealer serviced...so it works.... but I have broached the possibility of trading her in for a 2019 Z06... still working on that, my Chimplogic is sound... the C8 will not have the sexy flat plane crank engine until a few years after release... so whats the rush to get the same motor in a different body! When you can get more motor in effectively the same body... like i said, still working on this! So that’s the 4 that work…
5) 1967 C2 Restomod, literally 10 good days of work, and a little bit of luck, and and the aftermarket parts Gods smiling favorably will see the whole thing done, the suspension at the right height, and the front bumper installed at what will hopefully be a less obvious incline and steering that “works” ... the big job is to remove the dash and modify the wiper drive arm, then install the windshield.... but look for it soon.
6)1969 C3. I have made a New Years resolution to start it in 2019, as soon as the 67 is running... So 2 out of 3 ain’t bad, at least when we reduce 4 out of 6 down to it lowest common denominator.... Now, changing the subject; I was rummaging through some old photos, and if you read my article last month, I was referring to the great Bonfire of 2010.... and here is a picture of that fire pre-ignition. Think we can all agree... this is a proper bonfire.... Finally, all the best for 2019... Roy Inner Chimp to the Prez..
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San Jacinto Corvette Club Insignia
Jan. 2019
Hello SJCC Members,
As the insignia representative, I would like you to know our club
members have access to apparel and other items sporting our SJCC
logo. Please visit the website, www.hyperstitch.com for a wide
variety of items you can purchase with our logo. You can also find a
link on our club Shutterfly page. If you need any assistance navigating
the website, please let me know. You can reach me by email at
[email protected] or by phone at 281-389-6845,
text/call.
All new members will receive a name badge upon joining the club. If
you need another one, I can order them for you. The cost is for $10.
Thanks,
Melanie Carrington/SJCC Insignia
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CURRENT TROPHY HOLDERS:
GOLDEN ARMADILLO = MARK WHITE
WHY ME, LORD? = TOM EARNEST
I’LL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN = SUZANNE ANSLEY
T. O. M. = HANK WRENN
HERO DRIVER = PAUL LAZOR
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San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. (SJCC), established in 1957, is an organization of Corvette enthusiasts and their spouses. SJCC is a member of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Southwest Region.
SJCC monthly club meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, except December, at Mattingly Enterprises, 9426 Katy Freeway, Building #8, Houston, TX 77050 at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome!
SJCC Board of Directors meetings are held the third Monday of each month at Munday Chevrolet, 17800 North Fwy, Houston, TX at 7pm.
Yearly membership dues are required. Annual dues are $75 for a single membership and $100 for joint membership.
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