Glass Odyssey Corvette Club, P.O. Box 124 Silverdale, WA 98383 Website: www.kitsapvettes.org C ORVETTE C OURIER March is here and with it brings the promise of spring, sunshine and rolling out our favorite cars! It’s also time for my final message as the GOCC President. Of course, that leads me to think about all the amazing people who have made it such a great year and I’d like to share those thoughts with you, as they served each of you as members of our fantastic club. I want to thank Past President Chuck Cooley for his advice and wisdom; Vice President George Rose for his many hours of service to the club, being my back up and wingman; Secretary Clarrisa Bublitz for keeping our words and meetings on track and Treasurer Larry Ficca for keeping us in the black and coordinating our parades. Many thanks to Newsletter Editor Michele Roberts for her great energy and dedication to her job that we see in added graphics, pictures and stories to cover club events, plus cleverly disguised hidden numbers! I also give my thanks to Events Coordinator Dave Van Asten, who stepped in to help us out and truly embraced the responsibilities. Many thanks to Webmaster, Michael Dosa, who spent many hours putting together a brand new, fantastic web site that represents the club so well. And, thanks to Dave Ellingson, who kept us on track with NWACC and the Corvette Museum. I will always remember Dave’s message, “I have some more tickets for sale! You could win a brand new Corvette”. Deedee Ellingson, thanks for keeping the club’s history updated. Margie Shurts, for the WOW weekend event and leading the Sunshine Committee. Many thanks to Sally Kane and Bill Stoner, who were 2012-2013 E-Board members, but due to other responsibilities left their positions early, but served us well during their tenure. What a great club we have, with so many club members stepping up and participating to help with the Grey Chevrolet GOCC 40 th year celebration and the Kitsap Mall Car Show. I’m so proud of all of you for getting it done! I can’t say enough to thank Bob & Pam Battin for funding this great car show and Dave & Deedee Ellingson, who got us organized. Christina Dosa, thank you for taking the time to coordinate the Toys for Tots program for the club. Many Kitsap County children were blessed by her efforts to get the toys to the Fairgrounds. Trenna Otis showed her caring and compassion by collecting for the Alive Women’s Shelter. Who can forget the diligent work of Doug Carpenter for organizing the Highway cleanup and Gary Powell who supports our Retsil Veterans? Cathy Shaffer stepped Message from the President Inside This Issue Page(s) Message from the President 1 Ambassador's Address 2 Upcoming Events, News & Trivia 2,3 Our Sponsors 3 Charity & GOCC Elections Information 4 Officers-Committees & GOCC Blankets 5 Member Key Information 6 Last Month's Event Photos 7 Contact Info, Birthdays 8 Meeting Minutes for Last Month 9-10 GOCC is a Member of NWACC http://www.nwacconline.com/ PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR MONTHLY MEETING Held the First THURSDAY of EACH MONTH at 7PM at: Central Kitsap Fire Station 41- Meadowdale 7600 Old Military Road NE Bremerton, WA 98311 forward to get the club our new red Club blankets as a fundraiser. Becky Evans does a great job year after year making the Corvette quilt to raffle off to support the Kitsap Humane Society. To my dear wife, Barbara, many thanks for your many hours of service to the club and being there day after day supporting me. I have had a great time being your president and most of all; I want to thank you all for your laughter, smiles and participation in all of the 2012-2013 GOCC activities and events. Can’t wait to see you all at the annual banquet and drive with you on the survivor’s cruise. It will be a ball! Great cars, great friends and great fun!! I thank you all for giving me the chance to serve you. Rich Culley President 2012-2013 “Rev it up” March 2013 Volume 3, Issue 3 GOCC is Celebrating it's 40th Year - 1972 to 2012!
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Glass Odyssey Corvette Club, P.O. Box 124 Silverdale, WA 98383
Website: www.kitsapvettes.org
CORVETTE COURIER
March is here and with it brings the promise of spring, sunshine and rolling out our favorite cars! It’s also time for my final message as the GOCC President. Of course, that leads me to think about all the amazing people who have made it such a great year and I’d like to share those thoughts with you, as they served each of you as members of our fantastic club. I want to thank Past President Chuck Cooley for his advice and wisdom; Vice President George Rose for his many hours of service to the club, being my back up and wingman; Secretary Clarrisa Bublitz for keeping our words and meetings on track and Treasurer Larry Ficca for keeping us in the black and coordinating our parades. Many thanks to Newsletter Editor Michele Roberts for her great energy and dedication to her job that we see in added graphics, pictures and stories to cover club events, plus cleverly disguised hidden numbers! I also give my thanks to Events Coordinator Dave Van Asten, who stepped in to help us out and truly embraced the responsibilities. Many thanks to Webmaster, Michael Dosa, who spent many hours putting together a brand new, fantastic web site that represents the club so well. And, thanks to Dave Ellingson, who kept us on track with NWACC and the Corvette Museum. I will always remember Dave’s message, “I have some more tickets for sale! You could win a brand new Corvette”. Deedee Ellingson, thanks for keeping the club’s history updated. Margie Shurts, for the WOW weekend event and leading the Sunshine Committee. Many thanks to Sally Kane and Bill Stoner, who were 2012-2013 E-Board members, but due to other responsibilities left their positions early, but served us well during their tenure. What a great club we have, with so many club members stepping up and participating to help with the Grey Chevrolet GOCC 40th year celebration and the Kitsap Mall Car Show. I’m so proud of all of you for getting it done! I can’t say enough to thank Bob & Pam Battin for funding this great car show and Dave & Deedee Ellingson, who got us organized. Christina Dosa, thank you for taking the time to coordinate the Toys for Tots program for the club. Many Kitsap County children were blessed by her efforts to get the toys to the Fairgrounds. Trenna Otis showed her caring and compassion by collecting for the Alive Women’s Shelter. Who can forget the diligent work of Doug Carpenter for organizing the Highway cleanup and Gary Powell who supports our Retsil Veterans? Cathy Shaffer stepped
Message from the President
Inside This Issue Page(s)
Message from the President 1
Ambassador's Address 2
Upcoming Events, News & Trivia 2,3
Our Sponsors 3
Charity & GOCC Elections Information 4
Officers-Committees & GOCC Blankets 5
Member Key Information 6
Last Month's Event Photos 7
Contact Info, Birthdays 8
Meeting Minutes for Last Month 9-10
GOCC is a Member of NWACC http://www.nwacconline.com/
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR MONTHLY MEETING
Held the First THURSDAY of EACH MONTH at 7PM at:
Central Kitsap Fire Station 41- Meadowdale
7600 Old Military Road NE
Bremerton, WA 98311
forward to get the club our new red Club blankets as a fundraiser. Becky Evans does a great job year after year making the Corvette quilt to raffle off to support the Kitsap Humane Society. To my dear wife, Barbara, many thanks for your many hours of service to the club and being there day after day supporting me. I have had a great time being your president and most of all; I want to thank you all for your laughter, smiles and participation in all of the 2012-2013 GOCC activities and events. Can’t wait to see you all at the annual banquet and drive with you on the survivor’s cruise. It will be a ball! Great cars, great friends and great fun!! I thank you all for giving me the chance to serve you.
Rich Culley
President 2012-2013
“Rev it up”
March 2013
Volume 3, I ssue 3
GOCC is Celebrating it's 40th Year - 1972 to 2012!
The Glass Odyssey Corvette Club (GOCC) is a non-profit organization, incorporated under the statutes of the state of Washington in March 1972. The GOCC meets at 7PM on the 1st Thursday of each month. Members, Guests, and fellow
7th, Thursday 7PM – GOCC Monthly meeting, Central Kitsap Fire Station #41, Bremerton
9th, Saturday TBD – Breakfast or Game & Dinner Night (HOST NEEDED)
13th, Wednesday 3PM – Executive Board Monthly Meeting at Keyport, Pass & ID Building 944
2013 60th Anniversary Convertible Corvette Raffle (See Dave Ellingson for your chance to win!) Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 4pm CT This is the LAST C6 CONVERTIBLE MADE! Arctic White Exterior, 60th Anniversary Design and Stripe Packages and Blue Convertible Top Diamond Blue Custom Leather Wrapped Seating Surfaces Cyber Gray Metallic Headlamp Color Override Dark Gray Metallic Calipers 5-Spoke Chrome Aluminum Wheels Magnetic Selective Ride Control 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shift Dual-Mode Performance Exhaust Battery Protection Package 4LT Package with Navigation Museum R8C Delivery **NOTE: PICTURED CAR IS A SAMPLE. NOT
THE ACTUAL CAR.**
Ambassador's Address
TCC Open House Visited
By Our Club President
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23rd, Saturday, 5PM – GOCC Annual Banquet at Oxford Suites, Silverdale ($30 each person)
24th, Sunday 9AM – Survivor’s Cruise from Oxford Suites, Silverdale. Leaving at 9AM sharp – have a full tank of gas. POC is Rich Culley and George Rose (Mystery Destination).
Also: Visit the NCM web site for all the latest info on the C7 Corvette and new C& merchandise available from the Corvette Store. www.corvettemuseum.org The 2014 5th National Corvette Caravan and will mark the 20th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum. More information available at http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/celebration/20info.shtml
In conjunction with the Corvette and HP 500 Corvettes for the 60th celebration at the Puyallup Fairgrounds in August, the National Corvette Museum is also sponsoring a gala event for NCM members in the area including a dinner and special event at the LeMay Museum. Wendell Strode (Executive Director of the NCM) will be here for the event. Everything is in the early planning stages right now, but stay tuned for new developments. Website for information:
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Upcoming Events and Meetings from page 2
If you are interested in sponsoring, please connect with our GOCC President or Vice-President.
Taco Del Mar & Quiznos Sub
Please feel free to contact Becky E if you have questions concerning the KHS. If you wish to bring in donations during the monthly club meetings, please take an opportunity to view the "Wish List" for donations on the KHS website at: http://www.kitsap-humane.org/sites/default/files/images/Wish%20List%202012_0.pdf
YWCA Alive Shelter (aka. Battered Women's Shelter) Please feel free to contact Trenna Otis if you have questions concerning this shelter. Basically, if you have ANYTHING available to
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donate do not hesitate to give her a call. In addition to items you bring to each month's meetings, Trenna will make arrangements for pickup of large items, if needed. They are always interested in used cell phones, which they erase and reprogram to allow for 911 calls only. Ideas for donations include: diapers, blankets, clothes, gift cards, and toiletries. About the Shelter: The ALIVE shelter is a confidentially located home operated by the YWCA serving abused women and their children since 1978. 24-Hour Hotline: (360) 479-1980. -------------------------------------------------
GOCC New Board Members:
The current Board congratulates our newly elected
officials for next year: Dave Ellingson (President),
Paul Ofthsun (Vice President) and Larry Ficca as
Treasurer. We are still looking for a Secretary for
the new year. If you are interested please let one of
the board members know as soon as possible.
Additionally, congratulations to Lance Otis as the
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR MONTHLY MEETING - HELD THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7PM AT: Central Kitsap Fire Station, 41- Meadowdale, 7600 Old Military Road NE, Bremerton, WA 98311
