Mar - Corvette Club of Utah

Corvette Club of Utah
P.O. Box 1207
Riverton, UT 84065
Mar/Apr 2011
www.corvetteclubofutah.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
From the President ........................................................................ 3
2011 Corvette Club of Utah Officers ............................................. 4
Birthdays ....................................................................................... 5
2011 Event Summary.................................................................... 5
Getting to Know the Members....................................................... 8
New Members ............................................................................... 8
National Corvette Museum News.................................................. 8
Corvette Racing .......................................................................... 10
Mountain West Street News (MWSN) ......................................... 10
Corvette Club of Utah News........................................................ 11
Wear Your CCU Name Badge ................................................ 11
Sales Presentations ................................................................ 11
Obligation of Club Monies....................................................... 11
Not Hearing About Upcoming Events ..................................... 11
Pop-Up Socials ....................................................................... 11
Utah Food Bank ...................................................................... 12
January Birthday Breakfast..................................................... 13
CCU Awards Banquet ............................................................. 13
Motor Trend's Utah Auto Expo ............................................... 15
January Membership Meeting ................................................ 15
Super Bowl Party .................................................................... 19
February Birthday Breakfast ................................................... 19
February Membership Meeting ............................................... 19
March Events .............................................................................. 20
Parts Plus Autorama - Mar 4th -6th ........................................ 20
March Birthday Lunch - Mar 12th ........................................... 20
March Membership Meeting – Mar 16th ................................ 20
April Events ................................................................................. 20
April Birthday Breakfast - Apr 10th ......................................... 20
April Membership Meeting – April 20th ................................... 20
Route 66 Fun Run - Apr 28th-May2nd ................................... 21
Future Events .............................................................................. 22
Mountain West Street News Picnic - June 5th ....................... 22
RC Willey Car Show - June 11th ............................................ 23
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Bountiful Coats for Kids Car Show - June 17th & 18th ........... 24
WSCC Convention 2011 - July 17th-20th............................... 25
Weekend Trip to Glacier National Park - 29-31 Jul 2011 ....... 25
Weekend Trip to Durango, Co - 26-28 Aug 2011 ................... 26
Weekend Trip to Montrose, CO - 25-25 Sep 2011 ................. 27
5th National Corvette Caravan - Sept 2014............................ 28
Advertisements............................................................................ 28
Front Cover Photo Credit
The Corvette concept car from the Transformer movie on display at the
2011 Utah Auto International Exposition at the South Town Expo Center.
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submit your information to the Gazette Editor , no later than Apr 13th.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Well, I noticed some of us have had our Corvettes out for a test run
already this year. The weather finally broke and we got some clear skies
and sunshine in the midst of all this cold and ice. Winter’s not over yet,
but Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, so according to Phil
“Spring is just around the corner”. Route 66 is also just around the
corner, so let’s get shined up and ready to go. In the next few weeks we
will have additional excursions and activities lined up for us. Watch the
Web Site and the Vette Gazette for event updates.
We are always looking for new ideas for trips or other event, if you have
something we haven’t done before, or something we have done in the
past that you liked and would like to do it again, please contact our
Events Chair, Larry Ricketts with your suggestions.
If you have any comments or concerns I will be happy to discuss them
with you.
Looking forward to a fun and enjoyable 2011.
Dave Ohlson
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2011 CORVETTE CLUB OF UTAH OFFICERS
President
Dave Ohlson
Gazette Editor
Bob Clayton
Vice President
Amber Gaylor
Special Events Chair
Larry Ricketts
Vice President
Ron Probert
Membership Chair
Lloyd Laycock
Vice President
Vaughn Williams
Historian
Mike Corgiat
Secretary
Lynne Hicks
Webmaster
Diane Williams
Treasurer
Kim Riley
NCM Ambassador and
Public Relations Chair
Bruce Bailey
To e-mail a CCU Officer, go to http://www.corvetteclubofutah.org/ and
click on 2011 Officers for a list of the officers. Click on the blue
underlined title of the officer to send an e-mail to that officer.
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BIRTHDAYS
Mar Birthdays 2011
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Dean Anderson
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Dennis Barker
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Kathleen Barker
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Scott Stanford
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Bonnie France
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Mike Pearson
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Janet Blood
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Char Ohlson
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Denny Holder
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Marlene Cummings
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Sally Allen
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Patrick Holden
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Ken Frailey
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Kathleen Richardson
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Jeff Zornow
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Nona Ellis
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Lance Parker
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Jim Aird
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Betty Saxton
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Bryon Simpson
25
Scott Strong
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Lynn Spencer
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Janet Tillotson
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Peggy Larsen
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Rob Probert
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Bernie Warburton
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Teddy Wardle
Apr Birthdays 2011
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Garry Parker
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Kathy Rocco
4
Don Ward
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Marie Liston
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Paula Poelzl
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Katherine Kounalis
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Shirley Simpler
10
Keith Sizemore
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Kevin Wright
12
Jackie Howell
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Marilyn Sizemore
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Cal Butterfield
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Luke Hoefnagel
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Judy Anderson
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Michelle Beckstead
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Shirley Zupon
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Robert Callaway
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Lynn Hicks
2011 EVENT SUMMARY
MARCH 2011
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Parts Plus Autorama - South Town Expo, Sandy, UT
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Officers Meeting - Laycock
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Birthday Lunch - El Matador Mexican Food Restaurant, Bountiful Utah
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Membership Meeting - Larry H Miller Chevrolet, Midvale, UT
APRIL 2011
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3
Autism Awareness Car & Bike Show - Dinosaur Park, Ogden, UT
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Birthday Breakfast - Jim's Family Restaurant, Riverton, UT
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Officers Meeting - Corgiat
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Membership Meeting - TBD
28-30 Route 66 Fun Run - Kingman, AZ
MAY 2011
1-2
Route 66 Fun Run - Kingman, AZ
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Sizzler Spring Car Show - Ogden, UT
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Officers Meeting - Bailey
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Membership Meeting - TBD
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UVU Auto Expo & Swap Meet - Thanksgiving Point, Lehi, UT
JUNE 2011
2,3,4
9th Annual Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's Rat Fink Reunion - Manti, UT
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32nd Anniversary MWSN Picnic - Sandridge Park, Roy, UT
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R.C. Willey Charity Car Show - Syracuse, UT
7-14
Alaska Cruise, Carnival Spirit, Seattle, WA
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Officers Meeting - Probert
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Membership Meeting - TBD
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Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College Car Show - Ogden, UT
17-18 Coats for Kids Car Show - Main Street & Park, Bountiful, UT
18-25 Cruise to the Black Hill's - Rapid City, SD
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Crusin for Cure Charity Car Show - Wheeler Farm, Murray UT
30-2
Cache Valley Cruise In, Logan, UT
JULY 2011
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Coalville Super Cruise Car Show - Coalville, UT
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West Jordan Stampede Car Show - West Jordan, UT
12-16 Black Hills Classic - Rapid City, SD
17-20 WSCC Convention - Carson Valley Inn, Minden, NV
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Officers Meeting - Hicks
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Keep On Rollin Charity Car Show - Brighton, UT
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Membership Meeting - TBD
28-30 Vette Fest Event - Boise, ID
29-31 Cruise to Glacier National Park - Great Falls, MT
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Harrisville Heritage Days Car Show - Harrisville, UT
AUGUST 2011
4-7
Vettes on the Rockies - Frisco, CO
4-7
Yellowstone Rod Run 2011 - West Yellowstone, MT
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Officers Meeting - Riley
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Stars of the Past Car Show - Layton Commons Park, Layton, UT
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Pep Boys Annual Car Show - Riverdale, UT
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Membership Meeting - TBD
19-21 24th Annual Gunnison Car Show - Gunnison, CO
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Kruisers for Kids Charity Car Show - Midvale City Park, Midvale, UT
26-28 Cruise to Durango & Silverton Railroad - Durango, CO
SEPTEMBER 2011
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9-10
Peach Days Poker Run and Car Show - Brigham City, UT
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Officers Meeting - Ricketts
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Membership Meeting - TBD
24-25 Gunnison National Park - Montrose, CO
24-25 Biennial Air Show - Hill AFB, UT
OCTOBER 2011
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Officers Meeting - Williams
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Furry Friends Car Show - Jordan Landing
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Membership Meeting - TBD
NOVEMBER 2011
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Officers Meeting - Clayton
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Membership Meeting - TBD
DECEMBER 2011
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New/Old Officers Meeting - Williams
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Membership Meeting - TBD
Indicates a Non-CCU Sponsored Event
Always check the CCU Website for the latest update.
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GETTING TO KNOW THE MEMBERS
Shannon and Lynn Spencer are Utah Natives. Shannon was born and
raised in Orem and Lynn was born and raised in Taylorville. Both attend
the University of Utah. They have 3 kids and 6 grandkids. They love to
travel. They recently returned from a fishing trip to Alaska and have
plans to tour Europe this year. Lynn has always dreamed of having a
Corvette, having her first experience with a Corvette at age 15..
NEW MEMBERS
Lynn and Shannon Spencer - Murray, UT
1988 Blue Coupe
Recruited By: Bernie Warburton
NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM NEWS
Experience the pride and enthusiasm of being a member of your
National Corvette museum. Go on-line to,
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/ and check out your membership
options. Also, see me, your NCM/CCU Ambassador for more
information, and Remember the Wave.
Bruce Bailey
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In 2010 the Western States Corvette Council (WSCC) recognized its
45th year. Having organized in 1965 and incorporated in 1968 the
Council is now comprised of 28 full voting member Corvette clubs and an
additional 12 Associate or non-voting clubs from 7 western states. Our
Corvette Club of Utah (CCU) has been a member of WSCC since 2005
as an Associate non-voting club.
Western States Corvette Council was formed to serve as a link for, and
to assist Corvette clubs throughout the west in inter-communication,
cooperation, interclub events and to promote the image and to direct
public attention toward America’s only true sports car the Corvette.
WSCC hosts many competitive and social events such as multi-club Car
Shows, Corvette Rallies, Autocross, Drag Racing and an annual wizbang Convention. The Council is also a liaison for member clubs with
General Motors and the National Corvette Museum.
Membership in the Council is really an individual matter. Any CCU
member can enroll with WSCC. Membership is annual with a renewal
each year. Individual membership entitles the member to participate in
and stay in touch with the numerous events throughout the year. This
past year, CCU members attended their second WSCC Convention.
This past May was the second year that the 4 day event was held in Las
Vegas. We had a fine time and got to rub elbows with Corvette club
members from dozens of clubs like ours. In addition to partaking of the
various events WSCC members receive the quarterly REDLINE
magazine. In it are messages and updates from the Council’s Board of
Directors and highlights of the WSCC sanctioned events that have taken
place most recently. The magazine contains tech tips for Corvette
owners along with photographs and descriptions of Rallies, car shows,
socials and competitive events. Our club’s affiliation with WSCC was a
factor in the National Corvette Museum’s recognition of our club’s 3rd
place national web site award in 2010.
If our Corvette Club of Utah can enroll 51% of our members in WSCC we
will be eligible for full voting club status with the Council. You can view
the online version of the REDLINE magazine and get an overview of all
the activities and benefits of WSCC by going to their website,
http://www.wscc.ws While there you can also print out an application for
membership. Dues are initially $41.00 per year with renewal of $35.00.
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As your WSCC representative for CCU I will always have membership
applications with me at the CCU meetings and most events. Feel free to
contact me with any questions you might have regarding the Western
States Corvette Council and join with me and the other CCU/WSCC
members for the fun and camaraderie.
Bob Tillotson
CORVETTE RACING
The Corvette Club of Utah fully supports the American Le Mans Racing
Series (ALMS). For more details about Corvette racing check out the
web site at:
http://www.corvetteracing.com
MOUNTAIN WEST STREET NEWS (MWSN)
The Mountain West Street News (MWSN) is a local publication that
promotes and advertises area events for car clubs and enthusiasts.
CCU is part of this publication. Our CCU correspondent for MWSN is
Bob Tillotson. You can join MWSN and receive it’s bi-monthly
publication by attending the MWSN Picnic each summer. MWSN, P.O.
Box 172, Roy, UT 84067 or call (801) 773-8438.
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CORVETTE CLUB OF UTAH NEWS
WEAR YOUR CCU NAME BADGE
We have lots of new members in the club. The only way they will be
able to remember your name is if you wear your CCU name badge. To
encourage you, only members wearing naming tags will get raffle tickets
for the Membership Meeting door prizes. Come on, dig out those
badges.
SALES PRESENTATIONS
Sales presentations at any of our membership meetings from any
business or organization other than our sponsor must be approved at the
Officer’s Meeting the month prior. Please, no exceptions.
OBLIGATION OF CLUB MONIES
From Article VI Section 4 of the Bylaws - No obligation, debt or other
liability will be incurred by the Treasurer without the specific approval of
the majority of the officers and in accordance with the approved budget.
Additionally, the following limits are placed to obligate Club monies; (a)
five hundred dollars ($500.00) by two-third (2/3) majority vote of the
officers, (b) any expenditure exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00)
will be voted on at a monthly Club meeting in accordance with ARTICLE
IV Section 6.
NOT HEARING ABOUT UPCOMING EVENTS
We try to keep you informed with the Gazette, the CCU Website, and email reminders. If you want to receive e-mail updates on events,
changes to the schedule (and that does happen), you need to let us
know your current e-mail address. If you change your e-mail address,
you need to tell us or you won’t get CCU e-mail.
POP-UP SOCIALS
Tired of eating at home and need to get out of the house. Come join us
for the pop-up socials. Members of the club gather at a different place to
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eat dinner and socialize. No pressure, no points, just fun. Check the
CCU website for the latest info, dates, and locations.
UTAH FOOD BANK
The Corvette Club of Utah received the following thank-you letter from
the Utah Food Bank for our donation at the end of last year. We donated
a total of $1,950 for the year 2010.
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JANUARY BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST
The January Birthday Breakfast was held on Saturday, January 8th at
CJ's Restaurant and Bakery in Salt Lake City. Despite the fog and
crappy weather, we had a good showing . Names of members with
birthdays in January were read.
CCU AWARDS BANQUET
The annual CCU Awards Banquet was held on Jan 15th at the Desert
Star Theater in Murray, UT. They have a nice banquet room in a
building next door to the theater. It was a nice facility with good food.
Last year's officer's were recognized and presented with certificates for
their service. Next, Mike Barker presented the years of service awards
as follows:
5 YEAR PATCHES
Anderson, Ned & Judy
Bonnema, Don
Dodson, Gene & Barbara
Evans, David & Paulette
Gallagher, Don
Jensen, Scott & Kori
Margetts, Chris & Teresa
Marsh, Don & Ann
Miles, Zachary & Carrie
Parker, Garry & Angelita
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Probert, Ron
Rice, Ken & Diana
Rice, Anthony & Beth
Ricketts, Larry & Vicki
Schneeweis, Joel & Shelly
Sizemore, Keith & Marilyn
Strachan, Barrie & Diane
Thompson, Rudy & Pamela
Whiteley, Gary
Wilkerson,
Wolfley, Steve & Debra
10 YEAR PATCHES
Hunsaker, Bert & Liz
Marsh, Gibb & Marilee
Plant, Brent & Shawnee
Rohlfing, Alan & Kathy
Young, Damon
15 YEAR PATCHES
Anderson, Dean
Barker, Mike & Merry
Lowe, Gary & Tana
20 YEAR PATCHES
Huffman, Don & Jana
Ruseler, Herm & Claudia
35 YEAR PATCHES
Barker, Dennis & Kathleen
Elmer, Larry & Linda
MEMBER OF THE YEAR
Member of the Year - Jo Clayton
1st Runner Up - Lynne Hicks
2nd Runner Up - Ned Anderson
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MOTOR TREND'S UTAH AUTO EXPO
The Motor Trend Utah Auto Exposition was held 14-16 Jan 2011 at the
South Towne Expo Center in Midvale, UT. Focus this year was on
hybrids and electric cars. However, Chevrolet came through with a
Grand Sport Corvette and a ZR-1 Corvette. They also displayed the
Transformer Corvette car. The Corvette Club of Utah was invited to
display 10 cars and shared a room with Ardell Brown's collection.
JANUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The January Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday Nov 19th at
Larry H Miller Chevrolet in Midvale, UT. Dave Ohlson opened the
meeting by asking for inputs on events that club members would like to
do this year. He also asked that if members had a complaint about
something that happened with the club to contact him so he could
resolve it. Mike Barker and Amber Gaylor handed out some awards left
over from the awards banquet. Larry Rickets announced the Super Bowl
party at Garcia's in Layton. He also announced the February Birthday
Breakfast at the Corner Bakery in the Fashion Place Mall. Bruce Gildea
showed a sign for car shows that members could order $20 to $30.
Finally, Bernie Warburton announced the itinerary for the upcoming
Route 66 Fun Run.
A full copy of the meeting minutes can be requested from the club
secretary.
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March 2011
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Parts Plus
Auto-Rama
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Parts Plus
Auto Rama
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CCU
Officers
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CCU
Birthday
Lunch
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Daylight
Savings
Time
Begins
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CCU
Membership
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St Patrick's
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April 2011
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CCU
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Tax Day
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CCU
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Easter
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Route 66
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Route 66
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Route 66
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SUPER BOWL PARTY
The CCU Super Bowl Party was held on Feb 6th at Garcia's in Layton.
We had a great time getting together for the game. Amber Gaylor
brought Packer and Steelers labels so you could identify which team you
were supporting. Dennis and Deaun Dye gave out some nifty door
prizes from their business. The weather was even good enough that
some drove their Corvette. We had plenty of food, good company, and a
great game. What else could you ask for.
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST
The February Birthday Breakfast was held on Saturday, Feb 12th at the
Corner Bakery in the Fashion Place Mall. The names of members with
birthdays in February were read. It was a beautiful sunny day and many
of us brought our Corvette's. It was great getting them out of the garage.
FEBRUARY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The February Membership Meeting was held on February 16th at Larry
H Miller Chevrolet. Dave announced the Ogden-Weber Vocational
College had invited the Corvette Club to put on a car show from 4:00PM
to 7:00PM on June 16th. The club will receive a donation for our charity
for participating in this show. Dave asked the membership to consider if
they would like to change the door prizes for the membership meeting.
He asked members to think about it and come prepared to discuss their
ideas at the next membership meeting. Kim Riley presented the club
budget for 2011. It was approved unanimously by the members present.
Ron Probert presented some information about club racing at the Miller
Motor Sports Park. A representative will be present at the next
membership meeting to provide additional information and sign
interested club members up for track days. Ned Anderson expressed
interest in organizing a cruise to Coalville, UT for their annual car show.
More details will follow. Vaughn Williams also expressed interest in
organizing another California Coast Cruise in September. It was
suggested to make the Lemans Race one of the stops for this cruise.
Mike Corgait is looking for members who would like to help him take
pictures, put together the annual end of year video, and organize the
calendar pictures. Bob Anderson expressed interest in organizing a
cruise to the Black Hills on June 18th. Finally, Bernie provided the latest
room count for the Route 66 cruise to Kingman coming up in May.
A full copy of the meeting minutes can be requested from the club
secretary.
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MARCH EVENTS
PARTS PLUS AUTORAMA - MAR 4TH -6TH
Friday March 4th - Sunday March 6th - at the South Town Expo Center
in Midvale, UT. This is a great collection of custom cars and local cars
from the numerous local car clubs.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
MARCH BIRTHDAY LUNCH - MAR 12TH
Saturday March 12th – 11:30 AM at El Matador Mexican Food
Restaurant, 606 South Main, Bountiful, UT. Come help us celebrate the
birthdays of members born in March. For more information contact Larry
Rickets
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING – MAR 16TH
Wednesday March 16th– 7:00 PM at Larry H Miller Chevrolet, 5500 S
State Street, Murray, UT. Be sure to wear your name badges to be
eligible for the door prizes. For more information contact Larry Ricketts.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
APRIL EVENTS
APRIL BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST - APR 10TH
Sunday April 10th - 9:00 AM at Jim's Family Restaurant, 1728 Park Ave,
Riverton, UT. Come help us celebrate the birthdays of members born in
April. For more information contact Larry Rickets.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
APRIL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – APRIL 20TH
Wednesday, April 20th – 7:00 PM at Larry H Miller Chevrolet, 5500 S
State Street, Murray, UT. Be sure to wear your name badges to be
eligible for the door prizes. For more information contact Larry Ricketts.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
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ROUTE 66 FUN RUN - APR 28TH-MAY2ND
If you want to go to Route 66 this year either call the Arizona Route 66
Association or go to their webpage and register for the fun run. When
registering, indicate you will be picking up your packets in Kingman.
Once you get your registration number in the mail, contact Bernie
Warburton for the itinerary packet and motel listing.
No information will be provided in the Gazette or on the Website. We
had problems last year with non CCU members reserving our rooms by
saying they were members of the club.
Rooms are limited, so register early. For more information contact
Bernie Warburton.
We hope to see you there!
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FUTURE EVENTS
MOUNTAIN WEST STREET NEWS PICNIC - JUNE 5TH
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RC WILLEY CAR SHOW - JUNE 11TH
Saturday, Jun 11th - Join us for the RC Willey Car Show at their store in
Syracuse, UT. Lots of great door prizes plus they donate towards the
CCU Charity for the year. We need maximum participation for this car
show to earn our donation.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
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BOUNTIFUL COATS FOR KIDS CAR SHOW - JUNE 17TH & 18TH
Friday, June 17th - Join us for the Crusin Main Car Parade and Burnout
Contest. After the parade, park your car on main street and enjoy the
food and festivities.
Saturday, June 18th - The traditional Bountiful Rotary Club Road Doggs
"Cruise for Kids" Car Show at the Bountiful City Park. It's a under the
trees and on the grass type car show. Raffles and food going on all day.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
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WSCC CONVENTION 2011 - JULY 17TH-20TH
WEEKEND TRIP TO GLACIER NATIONAL PARK - 29-31 JUL 2011
If you wanted to take your Corvette through the Canadian Rockies and
don't have the 7 days to take off from work to make the trip, here is your
chance. Glacier National Park is in international park that straddles the
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United States and Canadian border. We won't formerly cross the border
into Canada, but you will get see the Rockies, Lakes, and Beautiful
lodges the Canadian Rockies are famous for. Plenty of photo ops.
Friday, July 29th - 8:00 AM Depart from Flying J in Willard, UT (Willard
Bay North Marina Exit (Exit 357)) and travel to Great Falls, MT. We will
stop for lunch and gas in Dillon, MT.
Saturday, July 30th - 8:00 AM Depart from Great Falls, MT to the St
Mary Entrance to Glacier National Park. This is a fee area so bring your
Park Pass. We will top of the gas tanks in Browning, MT. We will follow
the "Going to the Sun" highway through the park. We will stop at the
Lake McDonald Lodge to re-gather together and eat lunch. We will
depart the park through the west entrance and return to Great Falls on
US-2, US-89 and I-15.
Sunday, July 31st - 8:00 AM Depart from Great Falls for Home. We will
stop for lunch and gas in Idaho Falls, ID. We will be back home early
evening on Sunday Night.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
WEEKEND TRIP TO DURANGO, CO - 26-28 AUG 2011
Last year we went to Cortez, Co to see Mesa Verde. Many of you that
went said you would be interested in returning to ride the Durango
Silverton Railroad from Durango to Silver City. It's been several years
since Parley and Hope took us on a tour of the railroads in Colorado so
this year we are going to return to Durango and ride the rails again.
Friday, Aug 26th - 8:00 AM Depart from the Chevron Gas Station at
Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT (Exit 284) and travel to Durango, Co. We
will make the normal stop for lunch and gas in Moab, UT. For those that
are interested, we can make a short side trip to Mesa Verde NP as we
pass by Cortez, Co.
Saturday, Aug 27th - 7:00 AM Depart the motel for the train station. We
want to catch the first train at 8:15AM. It's your choice if you want to buy
the standard open air or the first class parlor car ticket. You will have an
hour in Silverton for lunch and shopping. That evening will go to the Bar
D Chuck Wagon Supper Show for Dinner.
Sunday, Aug 28th - 9:00 AM Depart from Durango for Home. We will
stop for lunch and gas in Moab, UT. We will be back home early evening
on Sunday Night.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
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WEEKEND TRIP TO MONTROSE, CO - 25-25 SEP 2011
If you wanted to take your Corvette through the Canadian Rockies and
don't have the 7 days to take off from work to make the trip, here is your
chance. Glacier National Park is in international park that straddles the
United States and Canadian border. We won't formerly cross the border
into Canada, but you will get see the Rockies, Lakes, and Beautiful
lodges the Canadian Rockies are famous for. Plenty of photo ops.
Saturday, Sept 24th - 8:00 AM Depart from old Kmart parking lot on
Parley Way up at the mouth of Cottonwood Canyon. We will take US-40
road to Vernal for lunch and gas, enjoying the fall leaves. We will then
head to Montrose, CO for our motel.
Sunday, Sept 25th - 8:00 AM Depart from Montrose for Black Canyon of
the Gunnison NP. It's too late in the year to ride the tour boat through
the canyons, but we will look around and the head home via I-70. We
will be back home early evening on Sunday Night.
Check the Corvette Club of Utah website for the latest information.
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5TH NATIONAL CORVETTE CARAVAN - SEPT 2014
From now till Sept 2014 you will start seeing articles about the Corvette
Caravan. What is the Corvette Caravan? Corvette Owners and Clubs
from around the world cruise back to the Corvette Museum in Bowling
Green, Kentucky in celebration of the only American Sports Car.
Information, including the header above, is preliminary as the event is
being planned. This will be Caravan 14 and the 20th Anniversary
Celebration. What can you expect? We expect to be part of the
Northern California Caravan. On the Sunday before the Labor Day
Weekend, Corvette's from Northern California and Oregon will visit Utah
as an overnight stop. The Corvette Club of Utah will probably host some
type of reception or event for them. On Monday morning, CCU will join
the Caravan as it departs Utah for the Museum. Traditionally, the route
follows I-70 to St Louis with stops in Denver, Co; Topeka, Ka; and
somewhere around Evansville, ID. On Thursday Morning, the entire
Northern California, Utah, Oregon, Washington, and other state caravans
join together for a police escorted run to the Museum. Each caravan has
a prescribed time to arrive at the museum and are announced as they
pass around the museum.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday start the 20th Anniversary Celebration with
tours of the Corvette Factory, local area, and a concert at the museum.
In the past, you have been on your own getting home. For this caravan,
I'm proposing a Route 66 return home with a Sunday departure for
Chicago to start the adventure which will end on the following Sunday at
Santa Monica Pier in California.
To prepare for this once in a lifetime adventure, watch the Gazette and
the Website for articles on things to be done as we get closer to the day
of the event. Start planning now and reserve the dates on your calendar.
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