Air Capital Corvette Club Newsletter Page 1 Volume 52 - Issue 4 April, 2018 Message from the Prez . . . March dates to remember… 4/1 Easter 4/1 April Fool’s Day 4/17 Tax Day 4/22 Earth Day 4/25 Administrative Professionals Day 4/27 Arbor Day Birthstone: Diamond Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea The March drive and eat was hosted by Dale and Barbara Brotton who took us to Lori’s Kitchen in Mulvane, KS. We didn’t think it was going to be a very big turnout, but to our surprise some people just met us there and we had about 20 people attend. The cinnamon rolls were to die for! Thanks to the Brotton’s for taking us to a wonderful breakfast! Spring is off to a slow start. We keep hoping for more rain. The trees are starting to bud along with the flowers and soon we will have to start the lawn mower (or pay someone to mow). It’s time to dust off our beautiful cars and get ready for any reason to take them for a ride. The Friday night car show and get together will be starting up again soon at Central and West Street at 6:00 pm. It’s a perfect time to show off your ride, visit with friends, listen to KEYN’s oldies, grab a bite to eat and meet new people. Come check it out! As always, if you have any ideas for club events or places to go, please share them with me or an E-Board member. See you at the next club meeting on March 7th at Davis-Moore Chevrolet at 6:45 pm. Birth Signs:
Transcript
Air Capital Corvette Club
Newsletter
Page 1
Volume 52 - Issue 4 April, 2018
Message from the Prez . . .March dates toremember…
4/1 Easter4/1 April Fool’s Day4/17 Tax Day4/22 Earth Day4/25 Administrative Professionals Day4/27 Arbor Day
Birthstone: Diamond
Flower: Daisy or Sweet Pea
The March drive and eatwas hosted by Dale andBarbara Brotton who took
us to Lori’s Kitchen in Mulvane, KS. We didn’t think itwas going to be a very big turnout, but to our surprisesome people just met us there and we had about 20people attend. The cinnamon rolls were to die for!Thanks to the Brotton’s for taking us to a wonderfulbreakfast!
Spring is off to a slow start. We keep hoping for morerain. The trees are starting to bud along with theflowers and soon we will have to start the lawn mower(or pay someone to mow). It’s time to dust off ourbeautiful cars and get ready for any reason to takethem for a ride.
The Friday night car show and get together will bestarting up again soon at Central and West Street at6:00 pm. It’s a perfect time to show off your ride, visitwith friends, listen toKEYN’s oldies, grab abite to eat and meetnew peop le . Comecheck it out!
As always, if you haveany ideas fo r c lubevents or places to go,please share them withme o r an E-Boardmember. See you at thenext club meeting onMarch 7 th a tDavis-Moore Chevroletat 6:45 pm.
Birth Signs:
Page 2
Air Capital CorvetteClub Officers:President:Deb Schmitz 316-214-6940
Vice President:Mike Blackburn 316-932-0201
Secretary:Marc Haynes 316-267-4520
Treasurer:Jay Shore 316-721-6726
Officer at Large:Andy Michael 316-304-5036
Events Chairman:Victor Cooper 316-655-7103
Newsletter Editor:Kent Michael 316-682-4403
ACCC’s Web Page:http://aircapitalcorvetteclub.com
April, 2018 Volume 52 - Issue 4
Saturday, April 7th Drive & Eat
Meet at the Truck Stopon the South West side
of the61st Street North
and I-135 Exit. Hosted By:
Gene & Marcene Brown Group leaves Promptly
At 4:00pmApril Drive& EatDate: April 7th, 2018Meet: Truck Stop 61st. N.
and I-135Leave: Promptly at
4:00pmPlace: Carolyn’s in
Arlington, KansasPrice: $15.50 per person,
includes Tip & TaxFamily Style Dinner and we will have the place all to ourselves
Volume 52 - Issue 4 April, 2018
Page 3
Minutes from the March 7, 2018 ACCC MeetingCalled to order by President Deb Schmitz at 6:45pmRoll call by registrationWelcomed guest Todd Hampton owner of 2011 Gran Sport RedWelcomed new members Nicholas Thorp and Tex TitteringtonMinutes previous meeting; Motion to accept by Frank Duvanel, 2nd by Preston Hughes, Motion passed. March Birthdays announced Secretary, Marc Haynes:Received Thank you note from Lord’s DinerVice President Mike Blackburn: Provided report on the Club’s membership. 92 memberships currently in good standing. Phil Barker new member.Reminder that new memberships and delinquent renewals are $30Treasurer, Jay Shore:The Club’s financial report was provided by Jay Shore. Current balance is $2,378.94A written report is on file. Officer at Large, Andy Michael:Absent due to illness. Club points totals not available.Events Chairman, Victor Cooper:A run-down of upcoming events with reports by various hosts. Barb and Dale Broton reported on breakfast event March 10 at Loree’s Kitchen in Mulvane.April 7, Arlington, Kansas, drive and dine. Marcene & Gene Brown host.April ? Newton Prom need drivers. Date to be announced when availableWorking on Bowling night. Date to be determined soon. May: Drive and Dine by Preston Hughes, ACCC all Corvette Show at Walt’s Hamburger joint. June NCRS All Corvette show to benefit American Cancer Society.July 18-21 Black Hills Corvette Classic. Jay gave update.Need someone to host November Drive and DinePreston spoke on Woodlawn UMC Church Car Show. April 14National Corvette Museum 25th Anniversary event Labor Day 2019. Mike Blackburn is coordinating “Caravan” withKansas / Missouri 2019 NCM Caravan Captain Tommy Mallory. Several other events listed on ACCC Facebook pageNewsletter, Kent Michael:Absent due to illnessOld Business:Recap of Mosley Street Melodrama by Mary Mehl.Cindy Dyke will receive extra points for Eureka Springs workNo items for saleNew Business:Craig Unruh asked for people interest in a Drive, Shoot, and Dine at Outback Public Shooting in McPherson,Kansas. Sign up nest month.Bowling Green will resume Factory tours in 2019, Jay Shore coordinating possible trip.Show of hands for the after-meeting dinner and free pie at Village Inn. 50/50 Pot winner: Barry MohlerDoor Prize winner of garage sign: David ArmstrongMeeting adjourned at 7:16 pmNext Meeting: April 4th, 6:45 pm at Davis-Moore ChevroletRespectfully submitted,Marc Haynes,Secretary
April, 2018 Volume 52 - Issue 4
Page 4
Minutes from the March 21, 2018 ACCC E-Board MeetingCalled to order by President: Deb Schmitz at 6:45Roll call: Andy Michael absentSecretary: Marc Haynes: Marsha Battaglear recovering from knee surgerySandi Skinner recovering from cardiac surgeryVice President: Mike Blackburn: Membership: 93 members in good standing includes 70 spouses / significant othersNew member; David ArmstrongA “New Member” welcome letter was produced by Mike. It was discussed with some revisions. Motion to approvethe letter with the revision was made by Jay Shore, 2nd Marc Haynes, approved unanimously.Information was provided regarding award plaques from “My Way Crafts”. The Board approved proceeding to usethis vendor to order six plaques for January 2019 awards.Treasurer: Jay Shore:Bank balance is $2,589.28Club payments include Insurance $380, State of Kansas $43, and IRS $40T-Shirt order 7, Name Tag order 6. This is short of required minimum. Discussion on how to proceed includeddeveloping different art work and alternative shirts; polos, long sleeves, and etc. Item will be on agenda to discuss atnext regular meeting. 2 more shirts ordered since meeting takes total to 9.Officer at Large: Andy Michael:March 7, 2018 meeting attendance forwarded to Andy. Point totals pending.Events Chairman: Victor Cooper:Woodlawn UMC Car Show April 14, 10am-3pm. Derby, KansasNewton Prom is April 21Bowling night and Mexican food in Newton on April 28. $10 to eat, $16 to also bowl. Need a head count at April 4meeting at Davis Moore.Need volunteers to coordinate Wichita Riverfest Sundown Parade, and November “Drive and Dine”Mike talked about Cars for Charity Car Show for January, 2019. Limit is 12 cars. Board’s recommendation is forACCC to enter independently at this time. Awaiting further developments.Newsletter: Kent Michael:Website updates still ongoingOld Business:Several businesses have contact ACCC to solicit fundraising activities hosted at their businesses with the Clubreceiving a portion of the proceeds. There was discussion as to our needs and desire to participate in these types ofactivities. ACCC currently supports some benevolent organizations such as American Cancer Society and theLord’s Diner. New Business:Review of the Brotton’s Drive and Dine to Mulvane.Solicitation for a golfing fundraiser at Sand Creek Station Golf Couse in Newton.Correspondence from McPherson College regarding an idea from a Wichita developer to create a storageworkspace community in Wichita for car lovers. Person named that is exploring the projects is Paul Jackson ofVantage Point Properties. Correspondence from “Vette Seat Carolina”. They would like us to add a link to their business on our website tocross market with ACCC. Being in the same category of interest they feel it would benefit us as well as them. Inreviewing their website, they sell seat covers for Corvettes 1973-1993.Meeting adjourned: 8:15pmNext Board Meeting is April 18th, 6:45 pm at Kent’s Shop.Respectively submitted,Marc Haynes,Secretary
Volume 52 - Issue 4 April, 2018
Page 5
2018 Schedule of Events
April 4ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
April 7 ACCC April Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Gene & Marcene Brown.
April 7Corvettes of Enid 26th Annual Corvette Expo, Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Enid, Oklahoma.
April 7 9th Annual Show-N-Go Classic Car Show, Napawalla Park, Oxford, Kansas.
April 1433rd Annual Tulip Time Festival and Car & Bike Show, 724 N. Merchant St, Belle Plaine, Kansas.
April 14Party in the 060 Car, Truck, and Tractor Show, Haysville Activity Center, Haysville, Kansas.
April 19-21 Hot Springs Corvette Weekend, Hot SpringsConvention Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas.
April 21
McPherson College Automotive Restoration Swap Meet, Presented by C.A.R.S. Club, 4H Building, 710 W Woodside, McPherson, Kansas.
April 2120th Annual Showdown in the Valley Car Show, Kansas Star Arena, 777 Kansas Star Dr, Mulvane, Kansas.
April 212nd Annual Dust’em Off & Show’em Off Spring Fling, Full Moon Bar & Grill, 213 S Main St, Argonia, Kansas.
April 22 Peabody Sunday Cruise, Peabody, Kansas.
April 26-28 2018 Michelin NCM Bash, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
April 28Highlander Drive-In Reunion & Free Car Show, Candle Club, Prairie Village Shopping Center, 13th & Woodlawn, Wichita, Kansas.
April 28 Inman Classics Car Show, Down Town Main St, Inman, Kansas.
May 2ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
May 5 ACCC May Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Preston Huges.
May 5 14th Annual Newton Downtown Car Show, Main Street, Newton, Kansas.
May 5 2nd Rose Hill Historical Society Benefit Car Show, Rose Hill, Kansas.
May 5 McPherson College Car Show, McPherson College, 1600 E Euclid, McPherson, Kansas.
May 6 Hooters & Hot Rods Car Show, Hooters, 3151 N Rock Road, Wichita, Kansas.
May 12A.C.C.C. All Corvette Show, Walt's Hamburgers, Tyler & Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas.
May 18-19Spring Swap Meet Sponsored by Sedgwick Street Rodders, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, Kansas.
May 19 Draggin’ Douglas, Downtown, Wichita, Kansas.
May 19 25th Annual Emporia Flatland Cruisers Car Show, Downtown, Emporia, Kansas.
May 17-19 NCM C4 Gathering, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
May 18-20 29th Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic, Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas.
May 19 Peabody Sunday Cruise, Peabody, Kansas.
June 214th Annual Old School Car Show, Extra Space Storage, 5010 E 21st, Wichita, Kansas.
June 2 Restoration Ride & Car Show, Carpenter Place, 1501 N Meridan, Wichita, Kansas.
June 3 Hooters & Hot Rods Car Show, Hooters, 3151 N Rock Road, Wichita, Kansas.
June 6ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
June 9 ACCC June Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Gary & Sandy Skinner.
June 9
8th Annual All Corvette Benefit Car Show, Presented by The Midway USA Chapter NCRS, Davis Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W Kellogg, Wichita, Kansas.
June 21-23 Bloomington Gold Corvettes, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana
July 11ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
July 14 ACCC July Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Andy & Jess Michael.
July 18-21 Black Hills Corvette Classic, Spearfish, South Dakota.
August 1ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
August 4 ACCC August Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Art & Darlene Warren.
August 23-26 Vettes On The Rockies, Steamboat Grand Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
August 23-26 Corvettes at Carlisle,Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
August 30 September 1
NCM 24th Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction, National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, Kentucky.
September 5ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
September 8 ACCC September Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Glen & Cristy Bailey.
October 3ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
October 5-7 Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
October 13 ACCC October Drive and Eat, Hosted by: ?????? ??????.
November 7ACCC Meeting, 6:45 P.M., Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, Kansas.
November 10 ACCC November Drive and Eat, Hosted by: ?????? ??????.
Air Capital Corvette ClubWichita, Kansas
Membership dues for ACCC are $30.00 for new members and $25.00 for renewals.
Dues paid by a new member joining after July 31st will apply for the remainder of the year as well as the next year.
For renewing members, dues are due and payable on September 1st and are delinquent after December 31st. If dues arenot received by December 31st, renewal will be the same amount as a new member ($30.00).
ACCC requires all members to be at least 18 years of age and hold a current valid driver's license.
Please fill out this form and bring it to the next meeting of The Air Capital Corvette Club or mail to:
Air Capital Corvette ClubP.O. Box 813Wichita, KS 67201
April BirthdaysMcKee, Mike - 1stBlackburn, Mike - 2ndTillman, Robert - 4thMehl, Mary - 5thMcKenzie, Jerry - 5thRans, Christine - 5thRiggs, Johnetta - 6th
Berry, Yolanda - 7thHammond, Marc - 19thCrigler, Don - 20thGranheim, Bruce - 22ndWarren, Darlene - 28thMohler, Sue - 28th
Air Capital Corvette ClubApril, 2018 Newsletter
Next MeetingWednesday, April 4th, 2018
6:45 P.M.Davis-Moore Chevrolet8200 W. Kellogg Drive
Wichita, KS
The Air Capital Corvette Club meetings are held at 6:45 p.m. on the firstWednesday of each month at Davis-Moore Chevrolet, 8200 W. Kellogg Drive,Wichita, Kansas unless otherwise stated.
The Newsletter is published monthly for the members of the Air Capital CorvetteClub and other Car Clubs who wish to share newsletters or information with ourclub.
Air Capital Corvette ClubP.O. Box 813Wichita, Kansas 67201
