November 2004 Newsletter Corvette Club of Texas CORVETTER EDITOR P.O. Box 36022 Dallas, Texas 75235-1022 Visit our Web Site at: http://www.corvettecluboftexas.org/ “Save the Wave” Things to do this month- Next Club Meeting Friday November 19 and stay for the after meeting drive & eat Bring a gift to raffle, buy a ticket. Sign up for an after meeting event Make your hotel reservations and plan to join the crowd going to Natchitoches, and RSVP to the annual Christmas party on December 4 th at TMS
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November 2004 NewsletterCorvette Club of TexasCORVETTER EDITORP.O. Box 36022Dallas, Texas 75235-1022
Visit our Web Site at: http://www.corvettecluboftexas.org/ “Save the Wave”
Things to do this month- Next Club Meeting Friday November 19 and stay for the after meeting
drive & eat Bring a gift to raffle, buy a ticket. Sign up for an after meeting event Make your hotel reservations and plan to join the crowd going to
Natchitoches, and RSVP to the annual Christmas party on December 4th atTMS
Volume 53, Issue Number 11 November 2004
. Presidents Prerogative
The autocross was a success again this year. Thanks to all who participated and worked the event.
Election time is here again, we will be taking nominations and voting for the officers and board member positions at ourNovember meeting. Please attend and make your vote count.
As many of you are aware Gail & I are hosting a trip to the Festival of Lights in Natchitoches, Louisiana. We will be leavingDecember 10th for a two night stay in this beautiful historic town. As of now we have eleven couples attending this fun filledevent. If you are interested in attending please let us know. More details in this newsletter.
The Christmas Party will be hosted by Paul & Mary Wolter at the Texas Motor Speedway Clubhouse again this yearDecember 4th @7:00 p.m.….make your plans to attend for good food and fellowship.
Thanks and as always “Save the Wave “
Joe Carrion
CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXAS, INC.October 15, 2004, MEMBERSHIP MEETING
FRIENDLY CHEVROLET, STEMMONS FREEWAY, DALLAS
Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by Joe Carrion
Minutes of the last meeting were approved by the membership
The board meeting was canceled therefore there are no Board Meeting minutes
ACTIVTIES REPORT: Joe Carrion updated the membership on the upcoming CCT trip to Natchitoches, Louisiana.
TREASURERS REPORT: None given -Treasurer absent
We welcomed new visitors and member
GOVERNOR’S REPORT: None given - Governor absent
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: None given - Chairperson absent
OLD BUSINESS: Autocross was successful again this year, details will follow at our next meeting
NEW BUSINESS:Nominations were opened for next years new officer positions and board members as follows:
• President – Mary Wolter was nominated by Gail Carrion seconded by Carl Arbogast• Vice President – Ken Bradley was nominated by Jean Whitaker seconded by Paulette Wagner• Vice President – Carol Factor was nominated by Gail Carrion seconded by Bob Mischell• Treasurer – Mel Roggenbuck was nominated by Carl Arbogast seconded by Gail Carrion• Secretary – Jeanette Bradley was nominated by Mel Roggenbuck seconded by Jackie Arbogast• Board Member – Bob Mischell was nominated by Jackie Arbogast seconded Carl Arbogast
Additional nominations will be taken at the next meeting
RAFFLE: Conducted by Jackie Arbogast.
Marvin & Donna Snyder hosted the after club dinner at the Olive Garden
Meeting adjourned at 8:00
Our Corvette Club of Texas Representative is Tommy Gallatin. When you need to replace your corvette for a new C6 be sure andgive Tommy a call at 214-920-1910 for an excellent price. Don’t forget to contact Tommy when you are upgrading that tired SUVor family car for a new one! In addition to his regular work schedule, Tommy is always at the dealership during our monthly Fridaynight membership meeting. We also want to thank our sponsor Friendly Chevrolet and Tommy for providing the greatsandwiches, cookies, chips and drinks for our monthly membership meetings.
[Gary Frederick resigned as Governor to pursue other interests. Joann Powdrill graciously accepted nomination to fill that position.This is Joann’s first report as Governor.]
I attended the Southwest Region Governor's meeting Oct. 23rd. In OKC. (the last one of the year) Not a lot of new things toreport. Hope to have some fliers to pass out at the Nov. club meeting.I submitted October 8th as our First Choice Weekend. (actually a one day event) and it was accepted. REMEMBER NCCC DUES MUST BE PAID BEFORE NOV. 15th. Joann
The next CCT monthly board meeting will be 7:30 PM Monday, November 19th at Friendly Chevrolet in theSales Meeting Room. To be able to effectively address all items of importance that the monthly boardmeetings will continue to be held on Monday evenings until further notice, the week before the membershipmeeting (2nd Monday). The Board meetings are open to all CCT members, and members are encouraged toattend and be a part of planning and providing direction for the club in 2004.
FRIENDLY CHEVROLET CORVETTE CLUB REPRESENTATIVE
GOVERNOR’S REPORT
2004 MONTHLY BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETINGS
Welcome New Members
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
SELF-PORTRAIT
NAME: John Olsen
OCCUPATION: CTO
MY FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Jazz
MY IDEAL VACATION: Cruise to Mexico
THE BEST DECISION I EVER MADE: Waitinguntil I was 29 to have kids
MY LAST MEAL WOULD BE: Ribeye
MY FAVORITE BEVERAGE: Corona
MY FAVORITE PERFORMER: Grover Washington
I DRIVE A: 2000 Coupe
MY FAVORITE EXPRESSION: You get what youinspect, not expect
MY WORST HABIT: Buying toys for my car
MY FAVORITE YEAR CORVETTE: 2004
MY HERO(S): Chuck Yeager
MY FAVORITE FOOD: Steak
MY HOBBY IS: Golf
CCTMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
Our by laws state that membership fees are due by the November meeting date. Thus, to renew for the2005 membership, the dues are to be paid by November 1st 2004.
The renewal form indicates the amount due, depending on whether it is a couple, a singleor spouse of lifetime member, whom to make the check payable to, and where to mail the check alongwith the renewal form. For our recent new members, if you joined the club after September 1st, 2004or later, you are covered for 2005 and not required to pay additional membership fees for 2005. Alsoincluded are the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) fees. You may make one check payableto Corvette Club of Texas (CCT).
If you have any questions, please call me at 817-478-6096 or email me at [email protected].
Mary WolterMembership for the Corvette Club of Texas
NOTE: DETACH THIS PAGE AND RETURN THE LOWER HALF WITH YOUR CHECK…
CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXASMEMBERSHIP RENEWAL FORM
Please renew my/our membership for the Corvette Club of Texas year 2005
CCT Dues: NCCC Dues:___$20.00 Single Membership ____$35.00 New Member
___$30.00 Couple Membership ____$25.00 Renewal for Individual
___$10.00 Spouse of Lifetime Member ____$10.00 Spouse of NCCC Member
Enclosed is my check for a total of $__________________
MAIL TO: Mary Wolter 4520 Fonda Dr Arlington, TX 76017-1317 CCT Renewal Form
Activities are what we are all about. Our activities Chair, Ben Loflin and anybody he can corral, look forexciting ways to spend quality Corvette time together. Here’s what Ben has been working on for us for thisFall.
ACTIVITIES REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2004
Activities for November & December 2004 represent the coming to a close for this year. We sincerely hopeeveryone got some enjoyment and pleasure by their attendance. Our recently completed trip to Wemberley,TX will be commented on by Charles Whitaker.
Our new members, Barry & Annette Marsh, made their first trip in their new & beautiful 2004, C-5 torch redcoupe. By the end of our trip their car was having difficulty shifting from 3rd. gear, but all turned out wellas Barry just reported the dealer found the trouble and commented, that is a first for A C-5 and all workwould be under warranty.
This coming week end in Waco , Tx, Paul & Mary Wolter will be showing their beautiful Pace Car in the Corvette Restores meet . There is A flyer out to each member today who may want to go down and cheerthem on to another victory. Let me know if you are going , maybe we could meet some place and caravantogether. I think the weather is suppose to get better with some sunshine.
There is a new restaurant opening in Denton and A flyer is coming your way soon to arrange a drive and eatexcursion . No over night plans as of this date for November. Remember our club Christmas party first Satin December and the exciting trip to see the Christmas lights in December In Natchitoches, Louisiana. Thosethat have not made reservations for the 2 nights , need to do so quickly. Joe & Gail planned this one and itwill be fun. Don’t hesitate to contact them for more specifics.
Be sure and sign up for the AUTOSHOWINMOTION at www.autoshowinmotion.com , November 11th thru14th at 8 a m each day till 5 p m at Lone Star Park , in Grand Prarie, TX. There is no charge. We will havethe opportunity to drive C-6’s and Hummers ,plus other neat vehicles…………..Regards…………Ben Loflin
ACTIVITIES REPORT-Things to Do
Things to Do!!NATCHITOCHES TRIP
DATE: 12-10-04
Place of Departure:Wal Mart parking lot Hwy 80 and Belt Line Road in Mesquite
TIME:Meet @ 8:00AM for an 8:30AM departure
Lunch: 12:00 noon in Shreveport, La. @ Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q
Take off around 8:30 am East on Hwy 80We will stop along the way as the need arises, plenty of rest areas and gas stationsFor gas and snacks approximately 3 hours to ShreveportExit at Mansfield Rd off Hwy 3132 for Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q
After lunch we will take Hwy 49 south to Natchitoches approximately 1 hourTo arrive at our final destination The Church Street Inn
You will be on your own until 5:15 at which time we will meet in the lobby to caravanTo the Mariner’s Cove Restaurant, reservations are at 6:00 p.m.After dinner we will drive back to the hotel for the Festival of Lights Trolley tour
Saturday:
Steel Magnolia Tour on the TrolleyDrive to the Plantations or Fort St Jean BaptisteDinner at Dominic’s
This is a tentative plan of our schedule for the trip.
If you missed it!CCT Wimberley TripBy Charles Whitaker
Ben and Billie Loflin led a trip to Wimberley, Texas October 29th, 30th, and 31st with objectives for driving Corvettes, sightseeing,eating at good restaurants, and having an enjoyable time. Dennis & Patti Bertwell, Mitch & Carol Factor, Barry & Annette Marsh,James & JoAnn Powdrill, and Charles & Gene Whitaker met Ben and Billie at 820 & 377 in Ft. Worth and drove to Granburywhere Bob & Paula Mischel waited to show us the best place to eat hamburgers named Grump’s. After lunch we drove downhighway 51 to 67 and then south on 281 stopping for pie and ice cream at the Deutsch Haus and later for a snack of beef jerkybefore getting to Blanco, Texas where we made our way east to Wimberley. We found the Mountain View Lodge 3 miles south ofWimberley situated on a ridge where we had a beautiful view of the valley and we checked in to our rooms and lounged or nappeduntil dinner time. That night we ate at Juan Henry’s Mexican restaurant in Wimberley and I believe that we all had an excellentdinner.
Deutsch Haus Pie & Coffee Shop Mountain View Lodge View of Valley
The next morning we met for breakfast at several places in small groups and then shopped in the quaint shops in Wimberleysticking together in groups for an hour or so until couples took various routes to see what interested them the most with anagreement to meet at the Gristmill River Restaurant for lunch in Gruene. Gene and I visited the Wimberley Glass Works where wewatched the owner, Tim de Jong, make a beautiful multicolor vase with integral swirling colors of different glass. He wanted totrade me some glass for my 1978 Corvette, but I wouldn’t agree. Gene and I then drove the Devil’s Backbone which is a highwayalong the crest of a ridge where you can see the deep valley on both sides of the road.
Kiss Cook Shop in Wimberley Tim Making a Vase at the Wimberley Glass Works
We all meet at noon in Historic Gruene, Texas which prides it’s self for “Gently resisting change since 1872” and had lunch at theGristmill River Restaurant. I had a Wurstburger for lunch and I forgot my camera so I didn’t get any pictures of Gruene, but we had
a great time together. After lunch we went our separate ways with Gene and me shopping at the Gruene Antique Company and theGruene General Store before we slipped away to New Braunfels to see the Wurstfest which is their local version of October fest.What is named the large tent at the Wurstfest is really a very large old metal building and it was at least 105 degrees inside so wewandered around for an hour and saw what we wanted to see and left for a cooler place.
Large “Tent” at Wurstfest in New Braunfels Dinner at the Salt Lick Restaurant
Again we all meet back at the Mountain View Lodge and Mitch led us on for a drive to the Salt Lick restaurant over some verycurvy Corvette type roads. The dinner was barbecue served family style and it was excellent. The drive home that night was a littledisconcerting with the curvy roads, but we all make it back safely where Ben and Billy treated us to a toast of Merlot wine. We toldstories and then ended our trip together with happy remembrances of a good time.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Roundup Auto Cross
Many participated in making the Roundup (October 8-10) at the Grayson County Airport a financial success. I’ve often heard that apicture is worth a thousand words. To that, I submit that this one picture captures the element(s), challenges and comfort factorsexceptionally well.
See the newsletter addendum for additional photos!
At the conclusion of each monthly membership meeting we have a grab-bag raffle. You’veseen Jackie Arbogast hawking raffle tickets (a buck each) and you have seen members depositgift bags near the front. Proceeds go to the club and subsidize our treasury. On a strictlyvolunteer basis, club members bring a gift to raffle. The expense and nature of the gift istotally at the discretion the procurer. So next meeting a) buy a raffle ticket b) bring somethingto raffle off c) buy more than one ticket.
Month Drive/Eat Socials/Charity Other Events
January
February Mardi Gras ParadeFeb 21st
March Ken & JeanetteBradley – See Flyer
April Boerne Car ShowPoppy FestivalMitch & Carol FactorBen & Billie Loflin
Adam Petty TrackWalk at TMS April 3rdPaul & Mary Wolter
Red Poppy Festival Parade& Car Show, GeorgetownMel RoggenbuckApril 24 – 25th
May May 8th SpeedwayChildren’s Charity LapsPaul & Mary Wolter
May 23- Drive & EatHost Bob & PaulaMischel- also toassemble buckets
June Ben & Billie Loflin
July Carl & Jackie Arbogast Wimberley drive away 4th of July Parade withCowtown Vettes in F.W.
August James & JoannPowdrill
Longhorn CC @ RoundRock
September
2004 CCT ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
October Eureka Springs.Oct 9/10 CCT Roundup2004 at Grayson AP
November
December Festival of LightsNatchitoches, LaDec 11th
CCT Christmas PartyDec 4th
Prestonwood ChristmasProgram
Quarter MaintainerJanuary 16Thru April 16,2004 Paul & Mary WolterApril 16th –July 16th Joe & Paulette WagnerJuly 16th-October 15th John & Patty CallanderOctober 15th-January 21,2005
TROPHY CASE @ FRIENDLY CHEVROLET MAINTENANCE
TAN OR BLACK VISORS $9
CT WINDOW FlAGS $11 REPLACEMENT FLAGS $10STATIC CLINGS LARGE $ 6 SMALL $1 U.S. or TEXAS FLAG $5 ea. or Two for $8TEXAS SHIRT $35 TEXAS LIGHT WEIGHT JACKET $55
Photos of most of these items can be found on our web page
Month HostJanuary 16 Joe & Gail CarrionFebruary 20 Ben & Billie LoflinMarch 19 Ken & Jeanette BradleyApril 16 Gary & Donna FrederickMay 21 Larry & Sally McGlaunJune 18 John & Patty CallanderJuly 16 Carl & Jackie ArbogastAugust 20 Dennis & Patti BertwellSeptember 17 Phil & Karen MetcalfOctober 22 Marvin & Donna SnyderNovember 19 Michael & Debbie Cox
CCT APPAREL, etc, FOR SALE
2004 AFTER CLUB MEETING DRIVE & EAT SIGN UP
Mary usually has these items for sale prior to our monthly business meeting. Come a little early and pickout what you need. Proceeds benefit the Club
Nov 4 - 6 Texas NCRS 2004 Regional Meet, ’53 – ’89 Corvette Judging and Show in Waco, TX
Nov 6 – 7 22nd Annual Original” Conroe Swap Meet, Sam Houston Race Park, located in NW Houston ofBeltway 8 just south of FR 249, Take the N. Gessner exit, drive south and turn left at Fallbrook,Houston www.conroeswapmeet-fall.com
Nov 13 – 14 D/FW Swap Meet, La Grave Field, one block east of Main St., 4,5, 6 and 700 Blocks, Ft. Worthwww.deanearhart.com
Nov 19 – 21 Kruse-Leake Dallas 2004 Collector Car Auction, Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Fwy,Dallas www.kruse.com
Nov 26 The Speedway Children’s Charity will present the checks at the annual TreeLighting Ceremony, Friday evening, November 26 in front of the TMS-donatedChristmas tree that wil l be located at Sundance Square. The tree l ighting ceremonywill be followed by Downtown Fort Worth Inc.’s annual "Parade of Lights."
2005:
Apr 28 – May 1 Pate Swap Meet and Car Corral @ the Texas Motor Speedway, I-35 at exit 72, Ft. Worth,Tx www.pateswapmeet.com
July 17-22 NCRS National Convention, Park City, Utah
Oct 20 – 2 2 Texas NCRS 2005 Regional Meet, ’53 – ’89 Corvette Judging and Show in Waco, Tx
NCCC Southwest Region Events www.ncrs.comSee NCCC Event Calendar at http://www.ncccswregion.org/
October 23, 24 CCO (14 events) Oklahoma CityNovember 12, 13 National Governor’s Meeting St. Louis
2005 Texas Motor Speedway Racing –Ft. Worth www.texasmotorspeedway.com 817-215-8500 (Qualifying is the daypreceding each race)
April 14 The Dallas Morning News Pole Day NASCAR Busch SeriesApril 15 The Dallas Morning News Pole Day NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
Crown Royal IROC Race
April 16 O’Reil ly 300 NASCAR Busch Series
April 17 Samsung/RadioShack 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series
June 9 96.3 KSCS Qualifying NightNASCAR Craftsman Truck & IRL IndyCar Series
June 10 Fort Worth 400k NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
June 11 Texas 100 Menards Infinit i Pro SeriesBombardier 500k IRL IndyCar Series
2004 SPECIAL EVENTS
November 3 QualifyingNASCAR Craftsman Truck & NASCAR Busch Series
November 4 Qualifying NASCAR NEXTEL Cup SeriesSilverado 350k NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
November 5 O'Reil ly Challenge NASCAR Busch Series
November 6 Dickies 500 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Dallas Morning News Pole Day NASCARBuriesTexas Raceway – Kennedale 817-483-0356/483-8410
Texas Motorplex Racing – Ennis
Sept 24- 26 O’Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals
Oct 31 Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge XXVII Entry $30 972-878-2641, Gates open @ 8 AM
Weekly & Monthly Events:Note: Prior to attending any of the following events, please ensure that event is being held at location given on dateprovided. Sponsor has option to reschedule event date and location. Weekend cruises at Restaurants are typicallyhosted during the summer months only.
Every Wednesday Test-N-Tune, April - October, Texas Raceway, Kennedale 817-483-0536
Every Thursday Street Night Drags, April - October, Texas Raceway, Kennedale 817-483-0356
Every Thursday Cruise at Sammy Walker’s Bar-B-Que on Dalrock Rd, one block South of Hwy 66, 7 pm,Hosted by the Rowlett Cruise Knights and Rods & Relics, Rockwall
Every Friday Buz Post Fun-N-Grudge, Texas Raceway, Kennedale 817-483-0536
Every Saturday ET Points Racing, Texas Raceway, Kennedale 817-483-0536
1st Saturday Show & Shine Hosted by Vought Car Club, April 6th thru Oct 2nd at 5 -9 PM, $10 Auto EntryFee, Sonic Drive In, I-20 & Greater Southwest Hiway, Grand Prairie 972-723-1506
1st Saturday Pals & Gals Classic Cruisers, Burger Box, 7700 Glenview Dr, Richland Hills, TX 76180,March thru October 5:30 – 8:30 PM, $6 Registration, Contact Bill Trussell, 817-222-0556 orRickey Dickey, 817-428-0865.
1st Saturday North Texas Mustang Club Cruise @ Cracker Barrel, 35E @ Fox Avenue Exit, 889 South
Stemmons Freeway, West Side Frontage Rd,5:00 – 8:30 PM, Lewisville
1st Saturday Extreme Corvettes Cruise Night 5 – 9 PM @ Ezs Brick Oven, NW corner 190 & Coit, Plano
2nd Saturday Cruisers Club of Cedar Hill Car Show @ Whataburger, FM 1382 & 67 in Cedar Hill, BobbyKnight at 972-291-3837
2nd Saturday The Camaro and Firebird Car Club and Chuck’s Lewisville location, 2267 I-35, north of VistaRidge Mall, registration 5-7 PM, awards 8:30PM, $10 entry fee
2nd Saturday Late Great Chevy’s of Dallas 13th Annual Cruise Night 2003 in Old Downtown Carrollton onBroadway, 6 – 9 PM, Open to All Models$5 entry fee, April 12h – October 11th,www.oldcarrollton.com
3rd Saturday Christian Classic Cruisers and North Hills Mall, Loop 820 & Hwy 26, April and Octobershows 5 – 9 PM, May through September shows 6 – 9 PM. $10 to register 817-379-5484 or817-944-6615 www.christian-c-cruisers.com
Meetings:Corvette Club of Texas (CCT) Monthly Membership Meetings are Every Third Friday of the Month, 7:30 p.m.at Friendly Chevrolet, 2754 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. All Visitors and Corvette Owners are Welcome.
Following each CCT monthly membership meeting, a CCT after club social event is hosted by a CCTMember(s), starting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
CCT monthly board meetings are conducted on Monday evening on the week of the monthly membershipmeeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. The board meetings are open to all CCT members.
ACTIVITY 10/23/04
Corvette Club of Texas (CCT) Monthly Membership Meetings are Every Third Friday of the Month,7:30 p.m. at Friendly Chevrolet, 2754 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas. All Visitors and CorvetteOwners are Welcome.
Following each CCT monthly membership meeting, a CCT after club social event is hosted by a CCTMember(s), starting at approximately 8:30 p.m.
2004 CCT MEETINGS
THE CORVETTER
CORVETTE CLUB OF TEXAS2004 OFFICERS, BOARD AND STAFF
NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUMAmbassador James Powdrill 972-625-6479 [email protected]
Ed Page
It is my intent to publish the Newsletter every month. I will try to have a Web version ready for publicationby the end of the first week of each month. In order to meet my own expectations, here’s what I need fromyou.Each chairperson (Activities, Charity, any officer or other wanting to have something published) should havenewsletter articles ready by the fifth workday of each new month.
Anybody can submit articles for publication. I will not edit for grammar, word choice, punctuation or otherstuff I know nothing about. I might simply decide something warrants additional commentary, or needs to beshortened (I can’t imagine lengthened). Otherwise it will be included in the publication as received.
Articles should be in Microsoft Word format. If you have photos, they should be digital and in JPG format.All articles, files, photos, etc, should be sent to the editor via e-mail as an attachment. Call me if you havequestions.
Due to costs of printing and mailing, complete printed versions of the Newsletter have not been distributed.Some people will have not received prior issues. We are exploring less costly alternatives.
