MACC “TRACKS” MONTHLY NEWSLETTER

MACC “TRACKS” MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
September - October 2014
www.midalcorvette.com
Wayne Allen
2014 CHAPTER OFFICERS
President & Executive Board Member:
Wayne Allen
Vice President & Executive Board Member:
David Overton
Secretary & Executive Board Member:
Carol Harding
Treasurer & Executive Board Member:
Jim Harris
Past President & Executive Board Member:
Hoke Graham
Membership:
Sara Boehme
NCM Ambassador:
Fred Atkins
Newsletter:
Joy Wade
Web Site Chair:
Thom Williamson
Social Chair:
Patricia Lawrence
Sunshine Chair:
Phyllis Overton
Message from the President
Another September, another football
season, and time keeps moving faster.
I regret to inform you members, that this
is the last September that this President
will be in Office!! You voted to keep the
old officers in position for another year
so, here we are. MACC has a great
group of members who are willing to
help and participate in our many diverse
activities. That kind of support keeps a
club going strong. Thank you for your
support and vote of confidence!
Many activities are in the planning for
the balance of this year and the
beginning of 2015. I hope that you will
be able to attend most of them. Car
shows, cruise ins, trips, parades and
even a Christmas party are upcoming.
Enjoy the trips and activities, meet and
make new friends,
It's your Club…enjoy !!!!
Message from the Vice President:
David Overton
Well it is September the new officers take office, but wait they’re the same. Thanks
everyone for the vote of confidence in us. We have had some good road trips this year
and have a few more planned. We had a good turn out for the trip to Our Place Cafe with
20 corvettes and a couple of other cars. We plan to go to the Tail of the Dragon In
November. If you would like to go but haven't signed up, contact Trica Lawrence.
Hackneyville car show is October 18th. Contact Hoke Graham about this one. The
Capitol City corvette club show is September 13th more details to come. The Corvette
Cruisers Of Atlanta show is October 11th some may go a day early for this and spend the
night. As always drive your Corvette and have fun.
Membership News
Sara Boehme
MACC just keeps on getting better with new members!
Richard & Paula Miller
Killen, Al 35645
2006 Red Convertible
Dan & Kristy Trammell
Helena, Al 35080
2002 Black Coupe
Jim & Tess Simons
Calera, Al 35040
1993 Yellow LT1
Please be sure to welcome them to our club.
If your car, address, phone, email, etc changes, please let me know to fix it
on the membership list. Also go to the website and make sure all your
information is correct, including the birthday/anniversary list. If you are not
on it, Phyllis doesn’t know when to send you a card. [email protected]
Museum News
Fred Atkins
A recent media alert from The National Corvette Museum announced that
the Board of Directors finalized plans for repair of the Museum’s Skydome
building, and the eight Corvettes affected by the February 12, 2014 sinkhole
collapse.
“We really wanted to preserve a portion of the hole so that guests for years
to come could see a little bit of what it was like, but after receiving more
detailed pricing, the cost outweighs the benefit,” said Museum Executive
Director Wendell Strode. After careful review of additional information and
revised plans with price quotes from the construction company, the board
voted to completely fill in the sinkhole.
Chevrolet will restore the 2009 Corvette ZR1 prototype, known as the Blue
Devil, and the 1-millionth Corvette produced – a white 1992 convertible. In
addition, the restoration of the 1962 Corvette will be funded by Chevrolet,
but will be handled by the National Corvette Museum. The remaining five
cars were determined to be too badly damaged to warrant restoration. They
will remain in their as-recovered state to preserve the historical significance
of the cars and what happened on February 12, 2014. They will become
part of a future display at the Museum.
Construction is expected to take approximately 6 months to complete. The
Museum will remain open during the process, and the work in the Skydome
will be viewable via a Plexiglas wall. The Museum plans to create a
meaningful sinkhole exhibit within the Skydome, featuring the cars involved,
3D interactive images of the sinkhole, videos, photos and more.
Sunshine News
Phyllis Overton
August Birthdays
Mary Mell Smith, Jackie Walker, Bob Blakney, Bill Ringler, Bettie Torme, Don DeArman,
Kelly Davis, Chip Johnson, Billy Lucus, Mark Davis, Jeanne Promer, Charlie Rauccio,
Babs Lucus, Berry Henry, Luther Pardue, Evelyn Ringler, Kim Rauccio, David Overton,
Bill Sabo, Raymond Williams, Kathie Jones, and Mike Sparks.
August Anniversaries
Jo Ann & Jim Harris, Randy & Carol Harding, Wayne & Donna Allen, and Jason & Joy
Winchester.
September Birthdays
Rob Conrad, Mitch Rhodes, Bonnie Fox, Larry Kilgore, Linda Roberts, Hoke Graham,
Ronnie Jones, Mark Beisecker, Ann Mask, Phyllis Johnson, Michelle Sabo, Phyllis
Overton, Tommy Ray, Merv Torme, Paul Woodard, and Bryan Nations.
September Anniversaries
Frank & Phyllis Roncadori, Steve & Carol Vaughn, Joe & Peg Planson, Terry & Toby
Truett, Barry & Anne Henry, Billy & Babs Lucus, Jerry & Lisa Holcombe, Iggy & Dian
Lovoy, and David & Phyllis Overton.
October Birthdays
Thom Williams, Martha Foster, Rick Godfrey, Peg Planson, Anita Price, Basil Sloan,
Alan Fullerton, Mike Jones, Dwain Lawrence, Bill Laseter, Donna Allen, Laura Reichert,
Charlie Carter, Randy Hydrick, Bill McInnish, Carol Vaughn, Brit Mansell, Susan Wilson,
Polly Meeks, and Pat DeSantis.
October Anniversaries
Mike & Theresa Williams, John & Mary Crisp, Mickey & Judy Gordon, Bob & Kaye
Blakney, and Paul & Janice Woodard.
Corvette Trivia
Thom Williamson
1954 Corvette Nomad
The 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Nomad was a concept car built by General Motors and
introduced at the 1954 General Motors Motorama in New York City. The Nomad was
decidedly a sporty wagon way ahead of its time. The experimental Corvette Nomad
made its debut along with the 1954 Corvette Hardtop and 1954 Corvette Corvair. Just
like the Corvette Hardtop and Corvair, the Corvette Nomad concept vehicle looked like
the 1953 Corvette that was an experimental show car at the 1953 Motorama. General
Motors produced 5 of the 1954 Chevy Nomads for the auto show circuit, only 3 are
known to exist. The Chevrolet Design Studio would create a forward thinking and
forward-looking design for the 1954 Nomad, including round headlamps mounted on
gently curving fenders, a trademark Corvette grille and a forward sloping B-pillar.
Upcoming Events
Patricia Lawrence
September 13, 2014
River Region Open Car Show - Montgomery
September 21, 2014
MACC Club Meeting
Tortugas Pizza in Trussville
(This is the former location of Neighborhood Sports Grill.)
October 6-12, 2014
Cruising the Coast - Biloxi
October 10-11, 2014
Fernbank Museum
Martinis and IMAX®
Corvette Cruisers of Atlanta Car Show
October 18, 2014
Hackneyville Car Show
Contact Hoke Graham for details.
October 19, 2014
MACC Club Meeting
November 6-9, 2014
Tail of the Dragon trip. Three nights at Fontana Village Resort.
We will leave on Thursday. Ride the Dragon and have lunch on Friday.
On Saturday, we will cruise to Gatlingburg for lunch.
Return home on Sunday.
If you plan to make this trip, please let me know.
November 11,2014
Veterans Day Parade
November 16, 2014
MACC Club Meeting
December 5, 2014
MACC Christmas Party
Grayson Valley Country Club
I would love to hear any suggestions you may have for cruises, restaurants, etc.
Contact me at [email protected]
Cruise to Lynchburg
Lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s
Jack Daniels Tour
BOOM!
Mid-Tennessee Corvette Club Car Show – July 12, 2014
Congratulations Jim and JoAnn Harris and Steve and Carol Vaughn
Mid Alabama Corvette Club Meeting
Sunday, Sept 21, 2014
Tortugas Cafe
Trussville
683-1453
This is in the old Neighborhood Grill location
where we used to meet. Get off I-459 onto Hwy
11 going east. It will be about a quarter of a
mile in a strip mall on the right just before
Raceway Gas station. More details will be sent
out before the meeting.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE
MACC to the Rescue!
On August 9, eight cars showed up at the Firestone location on Highway 31 in
Hoover. MACC was called to help out a very nice intern named Bryan, when
the club he had booked for his event cancelled. Bryan was very grateful and
we should have a sponsor for our 2015 Vette Spectacular!
Cruise to Our Place Café in Wetumpka
Saturday Cruise-Ins April-October: typically 4pm-9pm
• 1st - Wal-Mart Shopping Center: Alabaster
• 1st Saturday MORNING - EVERY Month: cruise-in at the Krispy Kreme on Hwy 31 in
Hoover, AL.
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2nd - McCalla Shopping Center - Exit 1
3rd - Home Depot on Hwy 280 near Valleydale Rd. Time: 4-9pm. Food & drinks
provided.
3rd- Jacks in Moody on hwy 411
4th - Fultondale Cruise-In at the Ashley parking lot off os Walkers Chapel Road: 49pm
1st WEEKENDS
1st FRIDAYS
• 1st Friday Every Month: Gadsden Friday Night Cruise on Broad Street in Gadsden,
AL. This is a huge & fun event. Bands and lots to do. 4pm-9pm. Streets are blocked
for parking from 4:30 to 6 pm. Festivities begin at 6 pm. Businesses stay open
until 8 pm. Info: 256-547-8696, 256-390-4787 or 256-490-9865
1st SATURDAYS
• Cruise-In on the Square, Athens, AL
4pm to 9pm, April - September
Info: Tom Schuman 256-457-9179 [email protected]
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Dixie Rodders Car Club
Dairy Queen / Dollar General / Huddle House / Lupe's
Across from Wallace State College, Hanceville, Alabama
Oldies playing, 50/50, prizes, no fees, open to all rides
6 pm to 9 pm, April - October
Info: Vernon or Lynette Allen 256-738-3624 or 205-429-3527
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Monthly cruise-ins at the Jasper Mall - JC Penney, Jasper, Alabama
4 pm to 9 pm, April - October
No fees, 50s & 60s music, good clean fun, open to all, door prizes
www.centralalabamarodderssociety.com
Info: Glen Ferguson 205-544-0844
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Hardee's Car Show, 5870 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL
6 pm to 9 pm, April - August
$10 registration fee
Info: [email protected] or www.showstopperz.net
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Quiznos/K-Mart, Hwy 78 & 21, Oxford, AL
Info: Ronald Self 256-239-0982
2nd WEEKENDS
2nd FRIDAYS
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Arabian Knight Cruise-In, 1st Ave NW, Arab, AL, 5pm to 9pm
Restaurants available, Info: 256-586-6793
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Advance Auto Parts, 4710 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL
5:30pm to 9pm
Info: Eugene 256-275-6278, [email protected]
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Pelham What-a-burger on Hwy 119
2nd SATURDAYS
• Moe's Southwest Grill back parking lot behind their buildingTarget Shopping
Center
Decatur, Alabama, 6pm to 9pm, April - October 2014
Note: this is replacing the previous SnS cruise-ins
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Jack's - 325 AL Hwy 69 South, I-65 exit 299m Dodge City, Alabama
5 pm to 9 pm, April – October, Sponsored by Jack's
Info: Mike Brown 256-339-0708
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Cafe 302, Huntsville, Alabama - $10 fee
5pm to 9pm
Info: Cindy 256-852-3442 or Gary 256-859-6866
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Main Street Downtown, Boaz, Alabama
Info: Allen Weaver 256-601-8034 or Bear Bartlett 256-878-8489
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Papa's Pizza, Heflin, Alabama
Info: Jackie Bragg 256-463-2836
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Jefferson's Restaurant, Hwy 72, Madison (near Jeff Road)
2pm to 7pm; all year round; open to all; no fees
info: Greg Ridgeway 256-509-1734
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K-Mart, Centre, Alabama
Info: Garry Emmett 256-484-2732 or William Parris 256-490-0814
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Downtown Attalla, AL
Info: Lisa Spears 256-538-9266
3rd WEEKENDS
3rd FRIDAYS
• `2nd Avenue (new location this year), Decatur
5pm to 9pm, March thru October 2014
Restaurants and Antique Shops
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Burger King, Jacksonville, AL
Info: Larry Moran 256-435-7719
3rd SATURDAYS
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Sunset Cruise In
Downtown Fort Payne, Alabama
5pm to 9pm, April - Oct, except no Sept.
Street legal cars, trucks, motorcycles
Info: Amelia 256-996-3857
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Big Daddy's BBQ
Hwy 21, Munford, Alabama
Info: David 256-358-4888 or 256-454-6858
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Downtown Piedmont, AL
5pm to 8pm, April - October
Jack's on Hwy 278
Info: Steve Robertson 256-447-3041 orwww.piedmontthrottlekings.com
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The Pickle Patch on Hwy 280, Sylacauga, Alabama
Info: Jerry Reeves 256-245-6651
4th WEEKENDS
4th FRIDAYS
• The Dixie Rodders
Roosters on 6th Ave, Decatur, AL
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Jack's, Hwy 278, Holly Pond, Alabama
6 pm to 9 pm, April thru October
Info: Vernon Allen 205-429-3527
4th SATURDAYS
• Jack's on the Beltline Road, Decatur, Alabama
5pm, April - August 2014
Music, Door Prizes
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Arab Customs & Classics
Sons BBQ Restaurant Parking Lot
North of Arab on Hwy 231
April – September, 6 pm to 9 pm
www.arabcustomsandclassics.com
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Dreamland BBQ, 3855 University Dr, Huntsville, AL
3pm to 6pm, April - September; open to all cars & trucks
Info: Joseph @ 256-777-0606
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A&W Classic Car & Truck Show
2220 Sparkman Drive NW, Huntsville, Alabama
6 pm to 9 pm, April - August
$10 registration fee
Info: [email protected] or www.showstopperz.net
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Historic Talladega Square, Talladega, Alabama
Info: Ed Walker 256-493-5318 or Stan Gallahar 256-375-3822
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Hokes Bluff Plaza, Hokes Bluff, AL
Info: Terry 256-490-2078 or Andy 256-492-8118
5th WEEKENDS
5th SATURDAYS
• Downtown Oneonta
5pm to 8pm, June and August
Info: Charles Morton 205-410-0416
AMERICA STILL BUILDS ROCKETS!