Presidents Thoughts - Altoona Corvette Club

May 2016
Presidents Thoughts
By Club President Randy Johnson
Hi Everyone
As I sat down to the computer to write my president’s thoughts, we are getting closer to the warm and sunny
days of summer so we can get out our Corvettes and enjoy driving them. Just as many of you have done
already, I have polished and waxed my Corvette so it is ready for my driving experience for all the events
that are scheduled for this year.
Coming up on Saturday, May 7th at 9:00 am is our Kick Off Breakfast at the Prime Sirloin restaurant in
Duncansville. I enjoy this event very much because of the good food and conversation among Corvette
owners and friends. It is my hope that the weather cooperates and gives us a nice sunny day so everyone
will want to drive all those beautiful Corvettes to this event. Also, this will be the time to sign up for the Most
Miles Driven fun contest the club is having this year. At the breakfast, just find Jeff Ingram and give him your
odometer reading and one dollar for Waly Warmth. At our club Pizza Party and Election you will give him the
odometer reading again and he will total up the miles. The most miles driven will win two free meals at our
club Christmas Party. This might even be a little incentive to go to Bowling Green again this year.
As always I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for giving me the position of president of
your Altoona Corvette club.
Have a nice day
Randy
Birthday’s
3rd—Bob Wiley
7th—Alice Good
25th—Cindy Dillow
13th—Bob Stangl
16th—Jim Wainwright
26th—Kent Carothers 29th—Bill Creek 29th—David Smith
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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Upcoming Events
ACC Officers Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
7:00 p.m. until ?
Hoss's Corporate Office, 170 Patch Way Road, Duncansville, PA
(Hoss's Corporate office is behind the Marzoni's and Hoss's Restaurants in Duncansville.)
Kick-Off Breakfast
Saturday, May 7, 2016
9:00 a.m.
Prime Sirloin Buffet, Duncansville, PA
Cost: $12.19 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
After the breakfast, those interested may join us for a cruise to
Windgate Vineyards & Winery, 1998 Hemlock Acres Road, Smicksburg, PA
Click here for more information about the winery:
http://www.windgatevineyards.com/Home_Page.html
Club Members Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 2016
6:30 p.m.—Social Time
●
7:30 p.m.—Business Meeting Begins
Marzoni's Restaurant in Duncansville, PA
Please come out for a great social evening with wonderful food and good friends.
Grabiak Chevrolet 6th Annual Detail Clinic and Auto Show
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Detail Clinic from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Q & A Session until 2:00 p.m.
Meet for breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Altoona and head to Grabiak Chevrolet at 7:30 a.m.
Contact Bill Creek at 814-215-3902, with questions.
Click here for more details on the event: http://www.gpcperformance.com/
23rd Annual Jaffa Car Show
Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 10:00 am
DelGrosso's Asusement Park, Tipton, PA
For details or questions, contact Rick Moore at 814-935-1651or [email protected]
Boalsburg Memorial Day Celebration - AACA Car Show
Monday, May 30, 2016
PA Military Museum, 51 Boal Avenue, Boalsburg, PA
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at noon.
Click here for more Information: http://local.aaca.org/allegheny/ or call Scott at 814-238-4031
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!
Join ACC President, Randy Johnson
on the following Saturdays
at Dunkin’ Donuts in Altoona at
8:00 a.m.for coffee, donuts
and interesting conversation!
May 14
June 25
July 9
August 13
September 17
*Afterward, take the cars on a run*
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We will meet at the Giant Eagle in Roaring Spring at 12:30 p.m.
and travel over the mountain to Lake Raystown.
The cruise is scheduled for 2:15 pm. - Tickets are $9.95 per person.
After the boat cruise we will have dinner at the Resort.
If you would like to attend, please contact Sherry Wells by Sunday, June 5,
at 814-937-7106 or 814-934-9472 or email [email protected]
Sherry needs to give a count so the cruise boat is not overbooked.
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Saturday, April 23, 2016
We had a beautiful day of sunshine, baseball & Corvettes as 19 members
enjoyed an afternoon at the Altoona Curve game. The highlight was the 10
Corvettes taking a lap around the warning track prior to the game!
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I remember riding my bike to the car dealership it for a test drive. However, there were 127
in Highspire to see the Corvette. That was in
miles on it.
1953. When I saw it I thought it was pretty cool
but that I would never have one.
I gave up on getting the car for two weeks.
Then decided I would go back and see if it was
About three years ago I sat in the new C7 at the still there. If it was, I would buy it. It was still
auto show in Harrisburg. I thought, wow, these there, cleaned up and ready for Mr. Sutliff to
mirrors are awfully small! I was used to a pick make his own that afternoon. I talked to the
up truck. The car was really nice, maybe I
salesman, got him to knock off $1000 and
could get used to those mirrors. Again, I figbought it! Believe it or not, I traded my nice
ured I would probably never have one.
2012 Chevy Cruze that was the same crystal
red tint coat color as the 2014 Stingray.
I started reading about the C7 in car magazines. The things they said about it were all
I went to the Ron Fellows driving school in Pagood. I went to look at some at the dealers.
rump, near Las Vegas. It was a fun and a great
They were not giving any discounts. Some
experience. I learned a lot about my car there.
were charging $5000 over list price. That was
discouraging.
This is my first Corvette and I am really happy I
own it. It has exceeded all of my expectations.
At Sutliff in Harrisburg, I saw one that was going for list price. They would not let anyone take
~Dick
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Shown below is some Altoona Corvette Club
memorabilia acquired by Jeff Ingram.
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1954 Corvette
Inline 6
Red in color
1965 Corvette
327/4 spd.
Dark Green in color
Both Corvettes are part of the personal collection of Bob Zeigler
of Zeigler Chevrolet. He has owned them since the late 1960’s.
Contact Bob at 814-329-0704 for more information.
The Altoona Corvette Club was founded in 1969
with the purpose to promote and improve
fellowship among Corvette Owners.
Altoona Corvette Club
PO Box 2346
Altoona, PA 16603
www.altoonaCorvetteclub.com
Our goal each year is to bring a variety of
activities and events to club members, not only
to celebrate the true American Sports Car, but
also to enrich our lives with new and interesting
people and places along the way.
2016 Club Officers
Randy Johnson—President
814-224-5222
[email protected]
Tom May—Vice President
814-695-9206
[email protected]
Don Imler—Treasure
814-695-0712
[email protected]
Jim Wainwright—Secretary
814-942-2758
[email protected]
Sherry Wells—Social Director
814-934-9472
[email protected]
Bill Creek—Events Director
814-569-7804
Jeff Ingram—Publicity Director
814-696-1260
[email protected]
Cindy Mighells—Newsletter Editor
814-946-4096
[email protected]
Help us to Drive Membership this year by
seeking out Corvette owners. Tell them about our
great club and all of our fun events!
Please Support our Club Sponsors
David Holtz, CFP
Division Manager
322 Frankstown Rd., Altoona, PA 16602
Phone: 814-940-5600 or 800-863-8381
[email protected]
www.davidholtz.com
Zeigler’s offers a 10% discount to ACC Members for parts and labor
Dennis L. Olewine
Contractor
408 Alta Vista Drive
Altoona, PA 16601
(814) 946-9277
~ In Business since 1979 ~
Does all phases of remodeling and new construction; both
residential and light construction. Works only with quality subcontractors, to provide a complete job package.
Fully insured and provides free estimates.
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