- Page 1 - MAILING ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: Corvettes of the Bay Corvettes of the Bay P.O. Box 13122 P.O. Box 13122 Green Bay, WI 54307 Green Bay, WI 54307- 3122 3122 WEBSITE: WEBSITE: www.corvettesofthebay.org www.corvettesofthebay.org MEETINGS: MEETINGS: First Tuesday First Tuesday of the Month of the Month 8:00pm 8:00pm Wally’s Spot Supper Club Wally’s Spot Supper Club NEXT MEETING: NEXT MEETING: January 6, 2014 January 6, 2014 8:00pm 8:00pm N N OVEMBER OVEMBER 2014 2014 Vette Ventures Vette Ventures The Newsletter of the The Newsletter of the Corvettes of the Bay Corvettes of the Bay Car Club Car Club CLUB LUB LUB MEMBERS EMBERS EMBERS, I would like to start this letter wishing all of our members a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Just think...after the New Year rolls in then only a few more months until Corvette season is back in full swing again. As you all know this is my last year as club President. The last 3 years as President have been nothing short of excellent. With all the great members we have and everyone getting involved in one way or another, it is great to see the membership active, like one big happy family. I will be staying on as a Board member for the next year, but I am sure Justin Bauer will do a great job as our new President. Thank you for making my position as President so easy and enjoyable and please welcome Justin with the same involvement and dedication to the club. With Christmas season upon us, there is a chance to ring the bell for Salvation Army Red Kettle with Ed, then the Jorn’s Z06 sneak peak dinner run, followed by our Christmas party in January. With all the busy body commotion during the Holidays, please don’t forget to send in your club membership renewal. If you don’t renew by January 1st, your membership will lapse. This Holiday season take the time to relax and enjoy family and friends or even reach out to an old friend or make some new friends. Show your kindness in your own special way. Make someone else have a great day by doing that little extra giving. See everyone at the Christmas Party if not before. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you all again for the great 3 years, Mike Cropsey President, Corvettes of the Bay, 2012-2014 IN THIS ISSUE! IN THIS ISSUE! Meeting Notes Meeting Notes ................. ................. 2 Treasurer Report Treasurer Report ............. ............. 3 Dinner Run/Misc Dinner Run/Misc ............. ............. 3 Events/Pics Events/Pics .................. .................. 4,5 4,5 Classifieds Classifieds ...................... ...................... 6 Sponsors Sponsors ......................... ......................... 7 Car Shows/Misc Car Shows/Misc .............. .............. 8
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MAILING ADDRESS:MAILING ADDRESS: Corvettes of the BayCorvettes of the Bay
NEXT MEETING:NEXT MEETING: January 6, 2014January 6, 2014
8:00pm8:00pm
NNOVEMBEROVEMBER
20142014
Vette Ventures Vette Ventures
The Newsletter of the The Newsletter of the Corvettes of the Bay Corvettes of the Bay Car ClubCar Club
CCCLUBLUBLUB MMMEMBERSEMBERSEMBERS,,, I would like to start this letter wishing all of our members a very
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Just think...after the New Year rolls in then only a few more
months until Corvette season is back in full swing again.
As you all know this is my last year as club President. The last 3
years as President have been nothing short of excellent.
With all the great members we have and everyone getting involved in one way or another, it is great to see the membership active, like one big happy family. I will be staying on as a Board member for the next year, but I am sure Justin Bauer will do a great job as our new President. Thank you for making my position as President so easy and enjoyable and please welcome Justin with the same involvement and dedication to
the club.
With Christmas season upon us, there is a chance to ring the bell for Salvation Army Red Kettle with Ed, then the Jorn’s Z06 sneak peak dinner run, followed by our Christmas party in January. With all the busy body commotion during the Holidays, please don’t forget to send in your club membership renewal. If you don’t renew by
January 1st, your membership will lapse.
This Holiday season take the time to relax and enjoy family and friends or even reach out
to an old friend or make some new friends.
Show your kindness in your own special way. Make someone else have a great day by doing that little extra
giving.
See everyone at the Christmas Party if not before.
President Mike Cropsey called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. at Wally’s Spot with 53 members present. He asked that all cell phones be turned off during the meeting, and mentioned that the previous meeting’s minutes were on the backside of the agenda. Any corrections should be reported to any officer.
New Members: The club welcomed Mark and Bev Hendricks, 2001 C5 candy apple red Corvette.
New Cars or Project Cars: Harry Liebergen has his orange paint ordered for his next project car; Mike Rohr has a 3-speed transmission for sale; and Dan Terrien is looking to buy two C4 rims.
November Dinner Run: Roger Schroeder reported 8 people attended the run to the Seymour Hotel for a great meal and socializing.
Upcoming Christmas Party: Sue Rabideau is chairperson for this event. Wendy Cropsey reported in Sue’s absence. The party will be held on January 10, 2015, at Julie’s Café & Brick House located at 500 Grant Street, DePere, WI, beginning with cocktails at 6 p.m. with dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12.50 per person / non-member cost $20.00. Deadline to register is January 1, 2015. Mail check payable to Corvettes of the Bay to P.O. Box 13122, Green Bay, WI, 54307-3122. To participate in the gift exchange game, bring a new/unopened gift, approximately $20-$25 in value. Anyone who brings a gift to exchange will receive a gift. Any questions, please email Sue Rabideau at [email protected].
Treasurer’s Report: We are currently at 238 members, but will be starting our 2015 membership drive, which is currently at 138 paid members. Members are encouraged to pay their yearly dues and pick up their membership cards from Karen Forehand, Treasurer.
New Business: President Mike Cropsey briefly summarized the proposed 2015 budget discussed at the quarterly board meeting held earlier tonight. The club members approved the proposed budget. Mike also introduced the board members for 2015. He also announced that the by-laws would be amended to add one board member per 50 members and one member-at-large for voting purposes.
Pete Beane from Jorn’s Chevrolet in Kewaunee, WI, announced the first delivery of a 2015 Z06, 7-speed, orange coupe at his dealership. Pete is hosting a wine/cheese event to unveil the new 2015 Corvettes at Jorn’s on December 18, 2014. He is also running a special $5,000 discount on the 2014 corvettes through December 31, 2014.
Recent and Upcoming Car Shows: Mike Hannon attended the Chevy National Show in Chicago recently and reported it was a fantastic show with hundreds of cars. The earliest upcoming car show will not be held until February 2015.
50/50 Raffle: $50 won by Patty Vlieger, and $7 won by Harry Liebergen.
December Dinner Run: On December 18th meet at Jorn’s Chevrolet in Kewaunee, WI, at 5:30 p.m. to view the new 2015 Corvettes and then continue on to Port-O-Call located at 310 Milwaukee Street in Kewaunee for dinner.
Save the Date: Ed/Linda Wallander and Dave/Donna Musial will host our annual Spring Run. Linda reports the run will take place on May 16-17, 2015, with a drive to Heidel House Resort and Spa, 643 Illinois Ave, Green Lake, WI. Call (920) 294-3344 to make your reservation. Be sure to ask for the Corvettes of the Bay room rate ($89/standard Northwoods or $119/deluxe Lakeview). These prices include 2 tickets for the Escapade Cruise on the lake. More information will follow.
Salvation Army: Ed Villiesse reported that red kettle bell ringers are needed on December 17th to help out at Bay Park Square Mall at the entrances of Younkers and the Food Court. Please contact Ed if interested. This event would be great exposure for our club.
President Mike Cropsey provided Corvettes of the Bay refrigerator magnets made by his print shop for members to take home, and he also extended birthday and anniversary wishes to all members celebrating in the month of December. The meeting was adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Treasurer’s Report All bills have been paid. The current membership is at 238 members. Everyone is reminded to pay 2015 dues.
Karen Forehand
Treasurer, Corvettes of the Bay
Dinner Run
Meet at the Jorn’s in Kewaunee on December 18th at 5:30pm to view the 2015 Corvettes (including a Z06) and then we’ll head to Port O’Call downtown Kewaunee for dinner.
Corvettes of the Bay Name Badge Order yours today!
in) and ask for the “Corvettes of the Bay” name badge. Give him your name
and city/state. Badges are $7.50 each (plus tax & shipping). You can either
mail a check or send along your credit card information. His mailing address:
Weber Bowling & Awards 2021 Verlin Road Green Bay, WI 54311
(920)465-1766 www.weberbowlingandawards.com Link to order form
Letter From The Editor I wanted to say thank you to Mike Cropsey, all the officers, board members and general club membership for the opportunity to serve this wonderful organization as your Newsletter Editor for the past 3 years. I have met many wonderful people during my tenure, made some unforgettable memories, shared many laughs, and enjoyed all the drives and camaraderie that make a club like ours such a pleasure to be a part of. I want to give a warm welcome to our next Editor, Alicia Bauer, who is eager to step in and will do a fantastic job. For 2015 (and hopefully beyond), please direct any Newsletter inquiries such as classifieds, car shows, or general questions/concerns to Alicia. Her email is [email protected]. Thanks again for the memories. Happy Holidays! Cheers!
EVENTSEVENTS Our runs and rallies Our runs and rallies
are always well are always well
planned, enjoyable planned, enjoyable
and affordable!and affordable!
CHARITY AND CHARITY AND
GIVINGGIVING The club has a long The club has a long
standing tradition of standing tradition of
helping our helping our
community.community.
GIVE BLOOD!GIVE BLOOD!
We belong to the We belong to the
Brown County Area Brown County Area
Car Clubs “OneCar Clubs “One--AA--
Week” Club. Please Week” Club. Please
donate blood as donate blood as
often as you can.often as you can.
AppointmentsAppointments::
Blood Donor CenterBlood Donor Center
2131 Deckner Ave.2131 Deckner Ave.
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Recent Event Pictures
Contact The Editor If you have any questions or concerns with the content of the newsletter, or would like to submit an article, picture or classified ad, please contact the editor Alicia Bauer at [email protected].
Bylaw Amendment for 2015
It has been discussed and motioned to add Board Member positions to the club based on total membership count.
Membership counts of 1 to 150 would have 3 board members minimum, then one board member added per 50 members after 150 membership count.
EXAMPLES:
178 members would be 3 board members plus 1 to equal 4.
210 members would be the original 3 board members minimum plus 2 to equal 5.
This count would be taken the month before general club elections and posted for needed positions on ballot at election to meet the required amount of board members.
Board member position count could change year to year, and will remain a yearly position, with a maximum of 2 consecutive years to serve if re-elected.
In addition to the added board members we will be adding a “member-at-large” position to act as a voting tie-breaker and to be more involved in membership committees.
This motion will be voted on at the next club meeting on January 6, 2015.
Please make sure and attend to make your vote count!
Wanted: Gas, oil or Corvette tins/signs/advertising. Call Mike Cropsey at (920)606-8704.
Wanted: Looking for 2 wheels to fit 275/40/17 tires for my C4. Low cost or free. Call Dan Terrien at (920)562-2191.
For Sale: C5 dual cup holder. $5, normally $20 new. C5 window valet. $30, normally $130 new. Let heat out of your vette, roll windows up and down remotely. Installs in sec-onds. Call Paul Allen at (920)621-5542.
For Sale: C6 T-TOP STORAGE BAG OE STYLE. Leather-look vinyl with cotton fleece lining. Black. Protect your T-Tops. $50.00 Call Phil at (920)497-7554.
For Sale: Like new (1,000 miles) C6 original brake rotors, front and rear. $130.00. Call Phil at (920)497-7554.
For Sale: C6 or Z06 2005-2012 new Lowering Bolts Kit $25.00 Call Phil at (920)497-7554.
For Sale: 1957 Corvette fiberglass body kit, fits C5 body, includes front and rear clip, hood, door skins, rocker sides and deck lid. All in stock. You glue it on. $5,995, complete car for sale. Call Harry at (920)660-2451.
For Sale: 1963 — 1967 fiberglass side fender 1-1/2” wider to fit larger tires, looks stock and can use stock bumpers. Front pair $450. Rear pair $650 or $1,000 for both pair. Call Harry at (920)660-2451.
For Sale: Super clean 1986 convertible Indy Pace Car edition. Red with Black top, Black interior. Only 64,000 miles, Automatic, always kept inside, under cover, never driv-en in wet/rain. New tires, chrome wheels, rear wing, working factory A/C, cruise control, first year for convertible since 1975. $13,900. Call Darold Stiles at (920)737-5050
For Sale: Complete set of service manuals for 2010 Corvette. This is 4 large books and covers all models. Other years may be similar. New price is $200. I will sacrifice for $100. Call Mark at (920)822-4836.
For Sale: Gray C3 floor mats, new in the wrapper from Corvette Central for cars with silver interior - $40. Dealer brochure for 2000 Corvette - $20. Call Jon at (920)655-2900.
For Sale: C5 wind diverter. $300 (paid $450 and used only once). Call John at (920)434-0897.
For Sale: The following is for sale from my 2003 Z06: 4 stock brake rotors (30,000 miles) - $100. Leather (manual) passenger seat, includes sliders and tracks and feet covers - $250. Black indoor car cover - $50. Premium sun visor - $40. Call Gerard at (920)713-4460.
Heated Storage Offered: Winter heated storage for all your toys. Military Avenue in Green Bay. Call Gary at (920)676-3444.
For Sale: 2007 Victory Red Convertible. 17,897 miles. LS2 6.0 Liter 400HP engine, 3LT Preferred Equip-ment Group, Magnetic Selective Ride Control w/larger cross-drilled brakes, chrome aluminum wheels, 6 speed paddle shift automatic. $34,900. Call Jon Blahnik at (920)465-1918 home or (920)328-3098 cell.
FREE: Corvette Coral Display sign. Could be used for garage art or a show/coral. Please contact Mike Hannon at (920)337-0337.
Upcoming Car Shows & Related Events No upcoming car shows at this time, but if you want to see a show just search the web for new 2015 Z06 deliveries! Their new owners are enjoying them very much, sometimes right in the dealership lots!
See the Community tab on our website for more details on all upcoming car shows!
