October 2012 - Sam Houston Corvette Club

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The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club Monthly Publication
Volume 1 Issue 8
OCTOBER 2012
Show your
Corvette
this issue
Presidents Note P.1
Membership info P.2
Calendar P.3
Apparel P.4
NCM news P.5
Corvette news P.7
Past Events P.9
Future Events P.15
Classified Adds P.24
1960 Resto Mod LS3 Corvette owned by Allen & Lou Ann Nichols
From the President
A lot of cool events planned the rest of the year so check the calendar and come
on out. October is fun packed with a Drive-In movie night, nice road trip up to
Carlos, TX, the club Halloween party and our annual fall vette show. Please support our club show on the 28th and show your car. As I said before; your don’t
need to have a “show” car, just a corvette will do and your registration monies is
much needed for our charities. We will be doing the Soldier Care Packages again
on site with some uniformed soldiers there helping out.
Kassy won Kid’s Choice
Award Sep 22nd in Huntsville
The Fall Foliage Weekend is Nov 9-11 so book your room; info here. The club
Christmas party is December 1st and this year all the food will be catered by the
club so you don’t need to bring that mashed potato casserole topped with graham
crackers. :) Just a gift for the exchange.
Nominations for board positions are continued at the Oct meeting and the voting is
at the November meeting so if you want to be on the board or nominate someone
you have to be at the club meeting to do so. Current nominations are listed here.
David
Sam Houston Corvette Club has
it’s own Facebook Group where
you can keep up with club news
and people. This is a private group
not shared with the world.
Sam Houston Corvette Club
Volume 1 Issue 8 OCTOBER 2012
Meeting Information
Membership Info
Monthly Membership Meeting
Held the first Friday of each month at
7:30 pm at the Westador Club House.
Currently we have 113 memberships consisting of about 210 individuals.
17715 Cali Drive, Houston 77090
Monthly Board Meeting
New Members
Held at 6:30 pm the Tuesday before the
club meeting. Contact David Johnson
for meeting locations. All members in
good standings are welcome to attend.
Mike & Nikki Summerly
October Birthdays
2012 Sam Houston Corvette Club
Officers:
President
David Johnson
713-303-6264
[email protected]
1st Vice Pres.
Van Knox
713-688-7836
[email protected]
2nd Vice Pres.
Galen Lee
281-655-7554
[email protected]
Treasurer
Rick DiGiovanni 281-350-5052
[email protected]
Officer-At-Large
John Bruce
281-974-6801
[email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms
Rocky Maglio
832-797-2970
[email protected]
Secretary
Sam Damico
713-253-2033
[email protected]
Governor
Mike Ewers
281-367-0494
[email protected]
Past President
Sid Shackelford
713-906-0311
[email protected]
Apparel & Raffles
Kelly Shackelford 713-760-5702
[email protected]
Car Shows
Stephen Alford
832-646-6704
[email protected]
Special Projects
Van Knox
713-688-7836
[email protected]
Historian
Lynn DiGiovanni 281-350-5052
[email protected]
Membership
Sid Shackelford
713-906-0311
[email protected]
NCM Ambassador
John Bruce
281-974-6801
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor
David Johnson
713-303-6264
[email protected]
Racing
Bruce Carter
281-367-8455
[email protected]
Committee Heads:
Visit the Sam Houston Corvette Club website for more information, news and events and our picture gallery.
“Check out the Website”
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Gary Berryman
Janis Ballow
Shelia Romsland
Linda Jacobs
Kathy Smith
Bob Bobzean
George Lever
Tom Anselmi
Bob Medlock
Sammy Riddle
Roger Willingham
John Cox
Walt Davis
SHCC Calendar of Events
Other Events
Oct 5
SHCC Monthly Club Meeting
page 2
Oct 6
Coffee and Cars at Vintage
Park 8am—10am
Oct 13
Drive-In Movie Night Showboat in Tomball
page 15
Oct 6
Space City Corvette Show
4pm Parkway Chevy Tomball
Oct 20
Drive and Eat Lunch Run—Bob Karlin
Page 16
SHCC Halloween Party Nichols Man Cave
Oct 27
Oct 28
SHCC Fall Vette Show at Hooters
Page 18
Nov 2
SHCC Monthly Club Meeting
Page 2
Nov 3
2nd Annual Wheels & High Heels Run to
Katy Mills Mall—Anita Illingworth
page 19
Nov 9-11
Fall Foliage Weekend to Tyler, TX
page 20
Nov 21-25
Autorama Houston at GRB Contact Stephen
Alford for info
Dec 1
SHCC Christmas Party Westador Club
House
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COCH Show Willowbrook
Hooters
Area Car Shows & Events
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website
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In Conroe. Evite to be sent to members.
Nov 3
SHCC Pre Run for Fall Foliage—Roger Willingham
15th Annual Grazin with the
Oct 7 Goats Open Car ShowSeabrook
Halloween Car Show—
Oct 20
Museum of Funeral History
info
website
SHCC Merchandise
If you need apparel Please contact Sid at 713-906-0311.
Please check the website for the newest additions and photos to our SHCC Merchandise. We
have a lot of new items and new pricing! All merchandise display an embroidered or screen printed club
logo.
Club Clock
$35.00 Ladies T-shirt Scoop Neck (pink, raspberry) 2XL, 3XL
$15.00
Club Official Jacket
$75.00 Ladies Polo (pink, red, Black) M-3XL
$25.00
Club Cap (black racing checker)
$15.00 Men’s Pocket T-Shirt (color) L, XL
$15.00
Club Cap (red flame)
$10.00 Men’s Pocket T-Shirt (color) 2XL, 3XL
$18.00
Club Visor (tan, black)
$12.00 Men’s Racing Polo (blue, black, red) M-2XL
$25.00
Club Tote Bag
$15.00 Club Denim Shirt, short sleeve
$25.00
Club Ladies V-neck (colors)
$12.00 Club Denim Shirt, long sleeve
$25.00
Ladies T-shirt Scoop Neck (pink, raspberry) L, XL
$12.00 Club T-Shirt (long “racing” sleeve, white)
$20.00
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From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador
John Bruce
August 4 - October 28, 2012:
September 11, 2001: A Global Moment
This exhibit explores the global, personal, and historical significance
of September 11, 2001. This major exhibition includes rare and important artifacts from the
World Trade Center after its
destruction, a timeline that
traces the events of the day,
and personal stories about
everyday life and the aftermath. Visitors will gain a
clearer understanding about
the events of September 11,
2001 and use the exhibition
as a platform to share their
experiences about September
11. The exhibition includes over 150 artifacts, images, and films.
Click here to learn more about this exhibit.
2012 NCM CORVETTE EVENTS*
NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn
October 1
R8C Reunion
October 4 - 6
1-Lap of Kentucky – Artisans & Musicians
October 9 – 13
1-Lap of Kentucky – Artisans & Musicians
October 16 – 20
American Warrior Recognition
November 8
Vets 'n Vettes
November 8 – 10
*Dates are subject to adjustment
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/
calendar/ncm_events_2012.shtml
Also see the 2013 National Corvette
Museum Preliminary Event Calendar
at:
November 1, 2012 - January 18, 2013: Country
Music Stars and Cars
See Corvettes owned by Country
music stars and memorabilia to go
with them! Cars include Brad Paisley's ZR1, Kix Brooks' (of Brooks
& Dunn) 1958 Corvette, Faith Hill
and Tim McGraw's 1960 Corvette.
Check out our complete list and
photos online here!
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/calendar/
ncm_events_2013.shtml
Stay informed of event news by subscribing
to
E-NEWS
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/
ncmenews/index.shtml
Cont.
From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador
Top 10 Reasons to be a Member
Are you a member of the National Corvette Museum? Is your membership up to
date? If not, we'd love to have you become a part of our family.
Top 10 Reasons to Be A Member (or Renew!)
1. It’s tax deductible! Wouldn’t you rather give us the money?
2. Brick and bench purchases are not only donations, but also discounted for
members.
3. You get a free subscription to our awesome magazine, America’s Sports
Car, so you can stay up to date on the latest news from the Museum.
4. Discount registration on Museum events, road tours and other functions. We also offer special road tours
for our Lifetime Members.
5. Free Museum admission – and you’re going to want to come back over and over again to see our awesome
changing exhibits.
6. Save on build sheets, window stickers, research on your Corvette and more from the Library and Archives.
7. Your car could be on display here! Corvettes on exhibit at the Museum must be owned by Museum members. You’ll definitely get bragging rights for that!
8. Milestone membership anniversaries are recognized – more bragging rights!
9. That Corvette Store discount will more than make up for your annual dues!
10. By supporting the Museum you are supporting the Corvette hobby and history!
Learn more about our Membership programs http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspx?
CategoryID=54
Check out the National Corvette Museum on Facebook
Corvette News
The Official 2012 Corvette Production Numbers Are Here!
Just like in the 2010 and 2011 model
years, the Grand Sport got the most
amount of buys for 2012. Between
the Grand Sport coupe (5,056 sold)
and the GS convertible (2,268 sold) ,
the model made up nearly 63 percent
of all Corvette sales. Coming in at a
far second, was the base model with
2,820 coupes and just 651 convertibles sold to make up 29.5 percent of
Corvette sales.
As far as the high-rolling Z06 and ZR1′s go, only 478
Z06 models were sold, making up 4.1 percent of total
sales, and only a measly 404 ZR1′s were sold, making up just 3.5 percent of sales. In total, 11,647 Corvettes were manufactured for the 2012 model year.
Not surprisingly, the most popular color among the 2012 models was Torch Red with
19.5 percent of Corvettes sold sporting the color. The vibrant shade was closely followed by the Carbon Flash Metallic paint of the special Centennial Edition cars. Nearly
19 percent of Corvettes sold featured the special edition package.
Other interesting tidbits we found browsing through the 2012 production numbers were
that 62.3 percent of Corvettes were sold with Ebony interiors while only 88 were sold
with yellow stitching accents and 105 sold with blue stitching accents.
Option packages appear to have been popular with 2,416 Corvettes sold with the 1LT
option package, 1,691 sold with the 2LT package, and 5,510, or 47.3 percent, sold with
the 3LT package.
For more of the 2012 model year numbers, check out the full report from CorvetteBlogger.com.
S.H.I.I.P.
SAM HOUSTON INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE POINTS AWARDS PROGRAM
A point system to stimulate attendance and participation from the entire club has been adopted by the board and goes into effect immediately
upon the start of the August 3, 2012 meeting and will run until June 30, 2013 just before our 20 th anniversary as a club in July. Listed below are
the categories and point values for each. At the end of the program all members’ in good standing will have their points tallied and the persons
with the top three most points will be awarded prizes.
The grand prize is a SHCC club jacket currently valued at $75.00. Second place is a SHCC voucher for club apparel valued at $50.00. Third prize
is a free entry into one of the SHCC car shows.
The board members and their spouses are not eligible for the prizes mentioned above but are compiling the same points to compete among
themselves to win a $25.00 gift certificate at a local restaurant. It is of the opinion that board members and/or their spouses may have an unfair advantage by attending most all events and this program is intended to help promote other club members to get involved more.
Point system values for attendance and participation are as follows:
Attend Monthly Meeting = 1 point
Attend SHCC Monthly Drive = 2 points
SHCC Event Participation = 3 points (i.e.; Xmas party, bowling, Halloween party etc.)
SHCC Car Show Participant = 4 points (i.e. worker)
SHCC Pre-Run Participant = 5 points (wild flower & fall foliage only)
SHCC Car Show Participant WITH Car Entry = 7
Head Up a SHCC Event or Drive = 10 points
Please note there may be from time to time BONUS Points awarded but it will be announced in advance so everyone will have
fair notice to attend. CHECK YOUR SHCC WEBSITE.
HOW MANY POINTS WILL YOUR SHIIP HAVE IN IT?
Leaders as of Oct 1st
Member
Board
Nathan Kranson = 13
Kassy Johnson =13
Glenn Poole = 13
David Johnson =13
Lori Howard = 11
Lynn Knox =11
Gene Howard = 11
Van Knox =11
Bob Romsland = 10
Rocky Maglio = 9
John Cox = 10
Past Events
September 8th, 2012 George Ranch Historical Ranch Trip. We had about 45 people attend this day.
Past Events
September 8th, 2012 George Ranch Historical Ranch Trip.
Past Events
Past Events
Past Events
September Club Meeting Pizza Party.
Past Events
September 30th Super Chevy Show at Royal Purple Raceway. It was rained out Sat. and moved to Sunday and it
still rained. All five cars from our club won class awards and Kassy also won best corvette.
Future Events
Drive In Movie Night
At Showboat Drive In off 2920 in Hockley
When:
Meeting at:
Time:
October 13, 2012
Tomball Lowes at FM 2920 just west of 249
Leave Lowes at 6:30pm
Movie starts at dusk. Email will be sent few days before on what movie is playing.
We usually sit as a group in front or our cars so bring folding chairs, blanket, jacket,
cooler, munches. A few of us will bring radios so our cars will not need to be used.
Future Events
Cheeseburger in the Piney Woods Run
When:
Saturday, October 20th, 2012
Time: Meet @ 9:00 AM, Wheels Turning @ 9:30 AM
Meet at the Valero Station on the corner of Spring-Cypress and HufsmithKohrville (1 block east of 249) This is a brand new store so might not be on google.
This will be a nice drive through parts of the Sam Houston National Forest. Beginning in Northwest
Houston we’ll travel north toward Montgomery and into the National Forest. From there to Huntsville
over some familiar and new roads. From Huntsville we will head back west through the National forest
on some roads we’ve seldom traveled as a group. Lunch will be in Carlos, TX at the famous Yankee’s
Tavern and Grill. This is a roadside tavern and grill that has long catered to the Motorcycle guys as well
as car clubs. They can be found online at http://yankeestavern.com/ where the menu is posted as well as photos of the tavern and grounds.
We will meet at 9:00 AM, have a Drivers Meeting at 9:20 AM, with Wheels Turning about 9:30 AM.
As always, I have placed a “specific order” with the “Weather Gods” for a comfortable, sunny day with
no rain allowed so we can “Drop the Tops” and cruise the countryside. Bring your two-way radios and
be prepared for a GREAT DAY! Plenty of parking available either on asphalt or grass for the cars and
motorcycles.
Contacts: Bob Karlin – 281.793.2348 – [email protected] Dana Karlin – [email protected]
Future Events
Saturday, October 27th, 2012
7:00 pm ‘Til The Witching Hour
Where: Allen & Lou Ann Nichols new warehouse/man cave in
Conroe.
An Evite invitation will be sent to all members with details and
address.
Food: Bring an Hors d’oeuvre or something sweet to eat to share. Club
will provide beverages but BYOB of you know what.
Costumes—Optional, but you don’t want to miss out on the contest!
Be ready for games, food, and tons of fun
Future Events
Future Events
2nd Annual WHEELS AND HIGH HEELS RUN
When: November 3rd, 2012
Meet: Walmart parking lot, I-45 & FM 242
Time: 8:00am
Get Ready to SHOP!! What Better Way to Get to a Mall than in a VETTE???
Ladies, join Anita Illingworth on the 2nd Annual WHEELS AND HIGH HEELS RUN as
she leads you to the Katy Mills Outlet Mall in Katy, via I-45 & Tollway/I-10W, for a day of
shopping. Those interested will gather on Sat, Nov 3rd, 8:00am, at the Walmart Parking
Lot, I-45 & FM 242, Needham Rd exit (west side of freeway) for an 8:45am departure and
drive leisurely in parade fashion to arrive for a 10am Mall Opening. Anita's husband, David, will be on location to watch over the parked Vettes from the comfort of his motorhome
AND to provide snacks/drinks and LUNCH for those who might need a quiet break from
the clothes, shoes, purses, ETC. David will be available to guard the vehicles until 4pm;
ladies can, of course, stay as long as they wish, but for the security of your car, please
note this limited time. Bring a chair if you might want to relax under the RV awning,
too. Don’t have a Toll Tag? No problem! Bring change for the booth & cars will re-group
after the TWO $1.50 tolls. Questions? Call Anita @ 713-652-8290 or
email [email protected]. Husbands welcome too, either to shop or keep Dave company!!
Future Events
Sam Houston Corvette Club's 6th Annual Fall Foliage - Tyler, TX
November 9th, 10th & 11th
Meeting: Friday, Nov. 9th @ the Cracker Barrel, Conroe, Exit 91 on I-45 N
Time: 8:00 am - Leaving @ 8:30 am
Hotel: Hampton Inn - 903-596-7752 - Rate of $89 per night
Cost: $15 per person for Saturday evening dinner
Club Members Only......
Theme: Olympics.....
BYOB as this is a dry county
Bring whatever you might have to wear during our Olympic Game Events
RSVP: Roger & Jeanette Willingham
[email protected]
936-447-6794
Our annual Fall Foliage to East Texas is fast approaching and we have worked hard to out do last years event.
New town, new hotel, new roads, new restaurants.... If you think last years trip was super, you'll find this years to
be even better.
We will be staying at the Hampton Inn, 3130 Troup Highway in Tyler... 903-596-7752. Rates are $89 per night, king
or double queen. Hot breakfast is included. Call and make your reservation now as we only have 35 rooms
blocked. Tell them you are with the Sam Houston Corvette Club. Their deadline is Oct. 20th. We also will be using
the Meeting Room both nights. Do not forget your swim suit... The Hampton has an indoor pool and hot tub so
the cool November weather will not affect us...
We will collect the $15 per person on Friday morning for Saturday evening's dinner. Please bring cash for this.
Friday's drive to Tyler will include a lunch stop with afternoon activities. The club will provide the traditional Friday Pizza Night with snacks and soft drinks. Our first Olympic games will begin this night and continue on Saturday evening after diner.
Saturday will be a scenic drive in East Texas, lunch stop and an evening dinner back in Tyler. Our Olympic
champs will be recognized after our final games this evening.
Sunday will be our drive back home with a lunch stop. You should be home in time for the football game.
Be sure to make your reservation now with the hotel and to RSVP with us soon...
Future Events
Pictures from last years
Fall Foliage
STEP BY STEP AGENDA
FOR
PROSPECTIVE ROAD TRIPS
Have you had ideas for a road trip or social event that you think the club would be interested in? We
know everyone has been to a place or heard of some place and thought that it would be enjoyable for a
group of Corvetters. Well here’s how you can put it on paper to get your potential ideas turned into actual
events and placed on the calendar. Check it out and submit it to one of the board members or Jeb Jonas,
our Road Trip Committee Head at [email protected].
1. Starting place, time and date
2. Written itinerary (if applicable) with directions.
3. Map— roads marked.
4. Restaurant name and approximate prices. A menu would be helpful (or website). Talk to someone in
charge and confirm that they can accommodate 30 + people.
5. If overnighter, hotel accommodations need to be verified as well as room prices.
6. Package of info will be presented to Road Trip Committee to make sure everything is complete and in
order.
7. Total road trip package will be presented to the Officers at the next board meeting and they will approve or disapprove. Their decision is final.
8. If approved, the Road Trip Committee will help finalize details and generally oversee management of
the road trip.
9. 15 or more cars are required to constitute an official club road trip.
SHCC ELECTIONS
Positions for Board Members are as follows:
Nominations are accepted at September & October club meetings and
voting will be at the club meeting November 2nd.
President
Current
Nominations
David Johnson
David Johnson
_________________
1st Vice President Van Knox
Van Knox
Eugene Howard
2nd Vice President Galen Lee
John Cox
_________________
Treasurer
Rick DiGiovanni
Rick DiGiovanni
_________________
Officer-At-Large
John Bruce
John Bruce
_________________
Sergeant-At Arms
Rocky Maglio
Bob Romsland
_________________
Secretary
Sam Damico
Sam Damico
Patty Natole
Add your name or the name of someone you feel would be a good candidate for the SHCC Board
at the next Club Meeting….Join us and get involved, it’s a lot of fun!
VOTE
NOVEMBER 2ND MEETING
Deals on Wheels
If you have something to sell, trade or give away contact me
at [email protected] to get it in the club newsletter.
1997 –2004 Clear Top for coupe. New condition.
Contact Mike Ewers at: [email protected]
Or 281-367-0494
Complete 3-Volume Set of 1999 Service Manuals
Free to a good home!
Contact Anita @ 713-652-8290 or
email [email protected]
The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club, Inc.
PO Box 7637
The Woodlands, TX 77387
www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com
Club Sponsor

October 2012 - Sam Houston Corvette Club

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