The Corvetter Newsletter - Sam Houston Corvette Club

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The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club Monthly Publication
Volume 1 Issue 1 MARCH 2012
Hill Country...Here We Come!
15th Annual Wildflower Trip March 30 - April 1 2012
this issue
Presidents Note P.1
Membership info P.2
Calendar P.3
Apparel P.4
Advertisers P.5
NCM news P.6
Past Events P.7
Barb Damico P.11
Future Events P.12
From the President
This month is our first issue of the Corvetter Newsletter Online and as an electronic monthly publication sent to all our members via e-mail. I am doing this
myself but actively looking for a volunteer to take it over in the coming months.
As you may already know, this month we lost Barb Damico due to diabetes
complications. She was a true treasure of a person to know and will be missed
at every club meeting or event.
A lot happening this month with trip to Bush Library
Tour, car show and Wildflower and I hope all will attend.
Something different to happen at our car show on Mar
25th, we will be packaging up the Soldier Car Packages
on site and will need help to make it a success so volunteer for about an hour to this
worthy cause.
David
SHCC President
Say congrats to
Bob Romsland
Best in Class
At the Corvette Expo
Sam Houston Corvette Club
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 152 memberships consisting of about
280 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.
2012 Sam Houston Corvette Club
Officers:
Chris & Natalie Hernandez of
Conroe
2006 Silver Coupe
Bob Geiss of Shenandoah
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]
John Kittleson of Houston
Treasurer
Rick DiGiovanni 281-350-5052
[email protected]
2009 Orange Z06, 1965, 1960
Blue, (2) 1963 Split Windows
Officer-At-Large
John Bruce
281-974-6801
[email protected]
Sergeant-At-Arms
Rocky Maglio
832-797-2970
[email protected]
Secretary
Barbara Damico 713-253-5514
[email protected]
Governor
Mike Ewers
281-367-0494
[email protected]
Past President
Sid Shackelford
713-906-0311
[email protected]
Committee Heads:
2008 Yellow Coupe
March Birthdays
Mar 1
Van Knox
Mar 1
LaVerne Ingram
Mar 3
Jackie Gray
Mar 3
Frank Soliz
Apparel & Raffles
Kelly Shackelford 713-760-5702
[email protected]
Mar 6
Bert Bates
Car Shows
Stephen Alford
832-646-6704
[email protected]
Mar 8
Mike Flores
Special Projects
Van Knox
713-688-7836
[email protected]
Mar 8
Shirley Goding
Historian
Lynn DiGiovanni 281-350-5052
[email protected]
Mar 10
Penny Gardner
Membership
Sid Shackelford
713-906-0311
[email protected]
Mar 10
Jerry Thompson
NCM Ambassador
John Bruce
281-974-6801
[email protected]
Mar 10
Nancy Lojuk
Newsletter Editor
David Johnson
713-303-6264
[email protected]
Mar 11
Janell Volke
Racing
Bruce Carter
281-367-8455
[email protected]
Mar 14
Glen Poole
Road Trips
Jeb Jonas
281-576-4669
[email protected]
Mar 17
Richard Gorman
Socials
Sandra Love
832-477-5700
[email protected]
Mar 21
Rick DiGiovanni
Mar 22
Dave Reed
Visit the Sam Houston Corvette Club website for more information, news and events and our picture gallery.
Mar 23
Jim Horstman
Mar 23
Lynn Knox
“Check out the Website”
Mar 26
Mac McCullough
www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com
Mar 27
Kassy Johnson
Mar 29
Janice Wooten
SHCC Calendar of Events
SHCC Monthly Club Meeting
Mar 2
Other Events
Apr 14 COCH Sugar Land Show
Page 2
Apr 26- National Corvette Museum
Bash
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Mar 10
George W. Bush Library
Page 10
Mar 25
SHCC Spring Vette Show
Pack Soldier Car Packages at show
Page 11
Mar 30—Apr
SHCC Annual Wildflower Road Trip
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Page 12
Apr 14
SHCC Street Gathering
Page 10
Apr 21
The Bluebonnet Run
Page 13
May 18-20
Lone Star Corvette Classic
Website info
May 19
Mama Mia Italian Lunch Run
Page 14
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May 14 Kemah Corvette Show
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Sun
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Website info
Flyer & Registration
Flyer
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
Advertisers
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Toll Free: 800-546-2111
Fax: 281-441-3057
E-mail: [email protected]
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All rates are monthly, based on a 6 or 12 month term.
For additional information, please contact David Johnson at 713-303-6264 or e-mail [email protected]
From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador
John Bruce
Congratulations to our fellow Sam Houston Corvette Club member Dick Murphy for recently winning the National Corvette Museum raffle for a
nice new Z06.
2012 NCM CORVETTE EVENTS*
Long Beach Benefit
Super Bowl MVP Awarded a Corvette
In case you missed Sunday's Super Bowl, Corvette got
a moment in the spotlight as the game's MVP, New
York Giant's QB Eli Manning, was presented with keys
to a brand new, 2012 Centennial Edition Grand Sport.
"It says a lot that it's the American sports car... to be
given to the MVP of what is an American phenomenon
with the Super Bowl. I think it says a lot about the car,"
said John Fitzpatrick, Marketing Manager of Chevrolet
Performance Cars.
C6 Corvette Bed Coming Soon
We were excited to see a preview of a
new "toy" which will be unveiled next
week at the New York Toy Fair, and set to
retail this summer. The Step2 Corvette
Collection offers a Corvette Bed (retail
$229, add lights for $5 more), Corvette
Tool Chest Dresser (retail $109.99), Corvette Storage Chest (retail $64.99) and
Corvette LIft & Toll Toy Box (retail
$39.99).
April 12
NCM Bash
April 26 - 28
C4/ZR-1 Gathering
May 17 - 19
Barn Raising II - Vette Barn
May 24 - 26
Z06 Fest
May 30
ZpeedFest
May 31 - June 2
VIR HPDE
June 25 - 26
Performance Tour III
July 20 - 21
Anniversary Celebration & Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
August 30 - September 1
NCM Benefit at HOD Thunderhill
September 5 - 6
Historic Motorama Reunion
September 26 - 29*
Yes, the Corvette Store will carry these. And no, we aren't sure if 6' tall,
200 lb. men can fit in these twin beds.
http://www.childmode.com/2012/02/08/step2-to-unveil-their-new-corvettebed-during-2012-nyc-toy-fair-photo/?
utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%
3A+ChildMode+(Child+Mode)
Corvette Store Featured Item
100 Years of Chevrolet Ice Chiseled Glass Set.
This 13oz. glass set with the Mr. Chevrolet will
get some attention with its ice chiseled design.
Four piece set. Made in the USA. Regular price
$32.00. Sale $21.99. Savings of $10.01
Stay informed of event news by subscribing to E-NEWS
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/ncmenews/index.shtml
NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn
October 1*
R8C Reunion
October 4 - 6
1-Lap of Kentucky – Artisans & Musicians
October 16 – 20*
American Warrior Recognition
October 31
Vets 'n Vettes
November 1 - 3
*Dates are subject to adjustment
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/calendar/
ncm_events_2012.shtml
Past Events
January 21st Bandit
Run II
The day dawned dark and dreary. It
was raining hard and fast and most
people of the town of Houston rolled
over in their warm beds and went back
to sleep. However, the call had gone
out again and it was time to roust old
Pancho out of Brookshire. It was said
Pancho Villa, the mighty Mexican
warrior, has led his men once again
deep into the heart of Texas. He had
set up camp somewhere outside of Brookshire and had begun terrorizing the good citizens
of Brookshire and Navasota. Pancho was raiding the nearby ranches stealing horses, cattle
and striking fear into all men, women and children of the area. A call had gone out that
something must be done. Who would rise to the occasion? Who would be brave enough to
take on Pancho and his men? Once again, that call was answered by the fearless members of
the Sam Houston and San Jacinto Corvette Clubs. The mighty Corvettes converged on the
city of Brookshire from all over the area. They came in from the north, the east and the
south. They came in as singles and as full convoys of 6 or more cars. A little bit of nasty
weather did not slow them down. They showed their colors. They shined in the morning
light as the clouds seemed to lift and blow away with their arrival
at the Flying J Truck stop just south of Brookshire.
In all, fifty one Corvettes showed up to participate in the run.
They held 88 battle tested Corvette fans, 41 from San Jacinto and
47 from Sam Houston. These road warriors knew the ropes.
Most had participated in the previous Bandit Run and knew the
dangers that lay ahead yet they came again. As they prepared
their mighty steads for the upcoming battle with Pancho, they
exchanged greetings and renewed old, deep friendships that can
only be earned over battle. The talk ranged from new engines
added to the Corvettes to shiny earrings found on the ladies.
However, most of the talk was directed to or about the dark,
mysterious and ever so charming Loreta. Who was this Spanish
fem fatale? Where did she come from and why did she join the
group? Pepe, the friendly Mexican guide, simply said that Loreta
knew Pancho’s darkest and deepest secrets. Loreta had spun her
seductive charms on Pancho and tricked him into an alcohol
induced deep trance. While under Loreta’s influence, Pancho had accidentally spilled out
the location of his lair and the Senorita Loreta would lead the Corvettes to Pancho’s hideout.
Pepe yelled, mount up, and the day began with a combined roar of the mighty engines. The
people of Brookshire stood along the route and waved at the Corvettes as the battle began.
Even the Brookshire constable came out to take pictures of the warriors as they filed out on
the dangerous journey. Loreta said go north to find Pancho and the group stormed out of
Flying J and the race was on.
Cont.
The Corvettes stormed north up Highway 359 looking for signs of Pancho and his men. They were
greeted by a large group of riders from the Houston Bicycle Riders Association of America. These
bicycle riders were everywhere. An alliance was quickly struck. The bicycle riders were not fast
and could not keep up with the charge after Pancho, but they could prevent him from returning to
Brookshire. The bicycle riders formed a rear guard all over Waller County and bravely defied Pancho. They united and shouted, Pancho, you can never return here. The Corvettes raced north after
Pancho providing him with no relief. After a brief stop outside of Hempstead, the chase resumed.
Loreta said Pancho sometimes hangs out around Navasota and the warriors raced north to Navasota. The Corvettes travelled at a great pace. The rural county citizens welcomed the site of the
Corvettes and pulled over to let them pass. They knew what dangers lay ahead and that only the
Corvettes could rid the area of Pancho and his men. The Corvettes briefly rested their machines in
Navasota next and laid their plans for the balance of the campaign. Pace of the battle was brutal
and took its toll on all of the Corvettes. One of the older steeds, a brave and proven C3 had to retire in Navasota. The rest of the warriors saluted the wounded warrior as he limped off the field of
battle in search of a new battery. Loreta again suggested where Pancho might have gone. The
brigade should proceed north towards Roan Prairie on FM 3090. FM 3090 was wild and twisty
testing the Corvettes and their drivers. Know that this battle was not a romp in the park for the
Corvettes. There were casualties during this battle, just not to the Corvettes. A brave group of
riders from the Harley Davidson Club of Houston had also answered the call to drive Pancho from
the area. They had an experienced rider suffer injuries while negotiating the perilous roads north
of Navasota in Grime County. The Corvettes all slowed down and paid their respects to the fallen
warrior and their accompanying County Sheriff attending to the wounded. The County Sheriff
saluted the Corvettes as they passed. He knew the dangerous mission they had undertaken; the
radio calls had alerted him to their presence. The Corvettes were allowed to proceed on their mission with little delay.
The Corvettes rested again in Roan Prairie and questioned where should they go next? Pancho has
proven an elusive and tricky warrior and continued to slip just out of their grasp. Loreta assured
the Corvettes that he must be hiding in Montgomery and the Corvettes mounted again and pursued after him. The Corvettes split into two groups to ensure Pancho could not slip by them. The
main group headed east around Montgomery to the north and towards Lake Conroe. The second
trail group charted a separate path on their own in search of Pancho. They went further south and
through Montgomery cutting off Pancho’s escape to the west. The battle tested warriors converged
on Wolfie’s Sports Bar and Grill in the afternoon at the southern end of Lake Conroe. The day had
turned out to be glorious. The weather warmed up throughout the day and everyone enjoyed the
dinner and good fellowship at Wolfie’s. Two more Corvettes met the warriors at Wolfie’s just to
hear the stories of the adventure. The town’s folk of Montgomery and Conroe came out and celebrated with the Corvettes. The day was a success. Pancho had turned and fled south once again. He knew he was no match for the mighty Corvettes.
As the mighty Corvettes rested, a nagging question remained unsolved. How had Poncho so effectively out maneuvered the Corvettes this day? He had
escaped again, that is for sure. Pancho is a Wiley Coyote. The Corvettes had joined forces with the Houston Bicycle Riders of America, the Harley Davidson Riders of Houston and the town’s people of Brookshire, Navasota and Montgomery. Pancho was no match for this combined force. Could it be,
the dark and mysterious Seniorita Loreta had betrayed them and was working for Pancho all along? Did the gentle and jovial Pepe really possess a dark
side? Had he alerted Pancho to the very presence of the Corvettes along the perilous route? Or was there another amongst the group who had sided
with Pancho? Perhaps a disgruntled Porsche driver who had not joined the warriors on their mission against Pancho for reasons known only to himself?
Stay tuned and find out how this story continues. For now, so ends the story of the Bandit Run. The mighty Sam Houston and San Jacinto Corvette
clubs had united and once again banished Pancho from the state of Texas. It was a good day for all. If this whimsical tale makes no sense to you, you
should have been there. Maybe next time? The bandit will return.
Your Hosts
Jeb and Lori Jonas
More pictures on the website gallery
Past Events
Feb 10-12 Corvette Chevy Expo
We had 9 cars on display and a Club Booth. More pictures on the website gallery.
Van Knox
Lynn Knox
Kassy Johnson
Bob Romsland
John Kittleson
Vince Lewis
Gary Berryman
Rocky Maglio
Past Events
Feb 18th Bowling Match vs. Space City Corvette Club additional pictures here.
We had 24 Sam Houston Bowlers against 26 Space
City Bowlers plus a dozen or more cheering on. This
was our first club bowling match and it was fast and
furious! Sam Houston prevailed with taking 5 of the top
six high scorers. The match itself was officially called a
draw because after the count was tallied there was only
4 pins separating the clubs...a re-match was immediately talked about!
Sam Houston High Scorers
Gary Frick
256
Mike Ewers
212
Sheila Romsland
212
Kerry Frick
202
Steve Alford
190
In Memory of Barbara Damico
August 1950 — February 2012
Future Events
George Bush Presidential Library and Museum Run
When:
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Meeting at:
Tomball Lowes at FM 2920 just west of 249
Time:
9:00 AM, Wheels Turning at 9:30 AM
Drive and Eat Run to College Station, Texas and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Museum group rate
for the Club is $5.00 per person. Lunch will be at C & J BBQ in Bryan following the Tour at approximately 1:00pm.
Any questions contact David Johnson at 713-303-6264 or e-mail [email protected]
"STREET GATHERING"
We will be meeting at Munday Chevrolet April & May
We usually meet, on the 2nd Saturday of the month 7:00pm—9:00pm
April 12—May 12—June 9—July 14—August 11—September 8
This is a great social time! Ask your family and friends to come on out and check out the beautiful
Corvettes on display by our fellow members.
You do not have to be a member to show your Corvette or just come out and visit.
Future Events
The Soldier Care Packages will be
packaged at this show Mar 25th
from 11am to Noon.
Please come out and help!
The Sam Houston Corvette Club
raises funds throughout the year for our
charity work. Our funds are used to purchase, pack, and ship "Care Packages" to
our military men and women. We purchase goods and add donated items,
which are then sorted and packaged in
individual boxes. These "Care Packages"
typically contain items such as: personal
hygiene products (men’s and women’s),
shampoo, nail clippers and files, Q-tips,
foot powder, heat packs, hand warmers,
tissues, deodorant (roll on), baby wipes,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, disposable
razors, condiments, artificial sweeteners,
life savers, mints, crackers, hot chocolate, powdered cool aid, powdered Gatorade, crystal lite, candy, nuts, cookies,
breakfast bars, playing cards, recent
magazines, and so much more. The Sam
Houston Corvette Club then packs these
items and ships them out to soldiers. We
maintain a list of deployed soldiers to be
sure the packages reach a soldier in the
field. If you have a name and ad-
dress of a soldier please let us
know and we will get them a
package!
Future Events
2012 15th ANNUAL
WILDFLOWER CARAVAN!!!
Date:
March 30 - April 1
(Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Hotel:
“Inn of the Hills” in Kerrville
(800-292-5690).
Members will be responsible for their own reservation with the
hotel and will have to guarantee each room with a major credit
card for an advance deposit. Identify yourself as a member of the
Sam Houston Corvette Club to get the group rate.
“Make your room reservation today, don’t wait!”
We will be leaving on Friday morning March 30th. Friday night being our
Pizza night. Saturday there will be a morning run with a lunch stop.
Award Dinner will be Saturday night. Then Sunday a return trip to home.
Don’t miss this Road Trip! We’ll find some new and old roads that will
excite you to drive on. The Wild Flower Road Trip promises you an adventure you’ll talk about for months to come. Hope to see all of you on
March 30th, come ready for fun on the roads!!!
Don’t miss one of the Best Club Runs of the Year!
Contact person: Joe & Susan Chauffe
Ph# 832-348-9390
Email: [email protected]
Future Events
When:
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Meeting At: Schobel’s Restaurant, 2020 Milam Street,
Columbus TX, Exit 696, I-10
Time:
9:00am, Wheels Turn At 9:30 am
Get there early and eat Breakfast at this great establishment. They have a Buffet or you can
order from the menu, great homemade pecan pancakes.
Come join the fun with us riding through the back roads of Central Texas. This is a beautiful run up to Giddings, Bastrop, and Lockhart, ending up in New Braunfels at Clear Springs
Restaurant, which those of you who where with us during the Fall Foliage Road trip know
the great food they have. Hopefully we will be seeing bluebonnets throughout the run.
Please bring 2-way radios if you have them.
If you have any questions,
Please contact Sammy or Sue Riddle @ 832-347-3476 or 832-721-1167
Email: [email protected]
More information will be in the next Corvetter Newsletter detailing stops and itinerary.
Future Events
Mama Mia Drive & Eat
When:
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Meeting at:
Tomball Lowes at FM 2920 just west of 249
Time:
9:00 AM, Wheels Turning at 9:30 AM
Well, it may not be a drive through the Tuscan countryside, but it will be a nice drive over some really nice roads in Texas, north
and west of Houston. We’ll meet in Tomball and drive over some familiar roads and some new roads as we progress to Sealy
for a nice Italian lunch at Mirabelli Fine Italian Restorante. Meeting at 9:00 AM so that everyone can get checked in, a Drivers
Meeting at 9:20 AM, and Wheels Turning at 9:30 AM. We have placed a specific order for Lots of Sunshine and rain will not be
allowed. Bring your two way radios and be prepared for a beautiful Top Down Day!
Contact: Bob Karlin at 281-793-2348 or e-mail [email protected] or Dana Karlin at [email protected]
Deals on Wheels
For Sale: FOR SALE 2004 PT CRUISER,
TURBO, SUN/MOON ROOF, ALL OPTIONS, 72,000 MILES,
$7,000
Contact person: TOMMY BARCELONA
at 281-356-6570
NOTE: Leave message, might be napping
For Sale: 1975 Corvette Convertible
Both Tops, New Paint (Mille Migila Red) Interior Med. Saddle, Engine:
New Jansen Built (Rollers Etc.) Equipped with Air, PB, Auto Trans.,Tilt/
Tel Steering Wheel, PS, Stereo, HD Brakes & Battery. Car is 99.9%
Frame On Restored. Reduced price, Asking $22,0000. OBO. Will Consider Trades. Also I have a Set of Rally Wheels with rings and caps (2
Types) $400. and a set of Knock off wheels $1,000.
Contact person: Perry Edgar at 713-306-2650
The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club, Inc.
PO Box 7637
The Woodlands, TX 77387
www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com
Club Sponsor

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