The Corvetter Newsletter - Sam Houston Corvette Club

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The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club Monthly Publication
Volume 1 Issue 12
FEBRUARY 2013
this issue
Presidents Note P.1
Membership info P.2
Calendar P.3
Apparel P.4
NCM news P.5
Corvette news P.8
Past Events P.10
Future Events P.16
Classified Adds P.22
From the President
Emily Bauer is Roger &
Jeanette Willingham’s
granddaughter.
Hi Everyone,
Big Thanks to Jeb & Lori Jonas for once again organizing the Bandit Run,
about 60 cars from Sam Houston and San Jacinto Corvette Club were on the
run and lunched at Monument Inn. I need some pictures for the next issue
so if you have’em, send’em. On the 16th we have a don’t miss trip to visit
the Star of the Republic Museum in Washington, TX then lunch at the famous Brenham Airport Diner. The 23rd we have a social event that Rick
DiGiovanni organized at Gander Mountain Academy to shoot live fire and/
or on their life like simulators which I can’t wait to do! It’s not to late to
enter your car in the Corvette/Chevy Expo but you need to do it now and
contact Stephen Alford and let him know. The Annual Wildflower Trip to
Hill Country is April 12-14th so mark that on your calendar and book your
room as soon as you can. This year the Saturday night
dinner will be held at the hotel banquet facility and we
plan to have one heck of a party. See ya’ll soon.
David
Facebook page
Sam Houston Corvette Club has
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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 12 FEBRUARY 2013
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 116 memberships consisting of about 213
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.
Terry & Susie Swindoll
Montgomery, TX 1965 Black Vert
February Birthdays
2013 Sam Houston Corvette Club
President
David Johnson
713-303-6264
[email protected]
1st Vice Pres.
Van Knox
713-688-7836
[email protected]
2nd Vice Pres.
John Cox
281-825-8021
[email protected]
Treasurer
Rick DiGiovanni 281-350-5052
[email protected]
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Officer-At-Large
John Bruce
281-974-6801
[email protected]
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Allen Nichols
Sergeant-At-Arms
Bob Romsland
832-289-8529
[email protected]
Secretary
Patty Natole
281-782-0192
[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]
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Teresa Oberhelman
Kelly Shackelford
Aubrey Devenport
Louis Cox
Kaye Lee
Mary Ewers
Galen Lee
Larry King
Special Projects
Van Knox
713-688-7836
[email protected]
Historian
David Johnson
713-303-6264
[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]
Road Trips
Jeb Jonas
281-576-4669
[email protected]
Officers:
Committee Heads:
Visit the Sam Houston Corvette Club website for more information, news and events and our picture gallery.
“Check out the Website”
www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com
Patricia Natole
James Tepper
Mary Kittell
Charlie Wedemeyer
Dennis Kikolla
Michelle Doucette
Martina McCullough
SHCC Calendar of Events
Other Events
Feb 1
SHCC Monthly Club Meeting
Page 2
Feb 2
Coffee and Cars Vintage Park
Website
Feb 16
Star of the Republic Museum and Lunch at
Brenham Airport Diner
Page 16
Feb 3
The Woodlands Coffee and
Cars
Website
Feb 23
Gander Mountain Academy Shooting Range
Page 17
Feb 25Houston Rodeo
Mar 17
Mar 1
Page 2
Apr 6
Mar 9-10
Corvette Chevy Expo at GRB
Page 18
Mar 16
Mystery Lunch Run
Mar 16
Street Meet at Munday Chevrolet 7pm
Page 22
Apr 5
Page 2
Apr 12-14
Annual Wildflower Trip to Hill Country
Page 19
Apr 20
Street Meet at Munday Chevrolet 7pm
Page 22
Apr 28
SHCC Spring Vette Show at K1Speed
Page 20
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Website
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May 17- Lone Star Classic Corvette
Show—Forth Worth
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Sep 13- Vettes & Jets on the Lex ‘13
Corpus Christi
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Website
Area Car Shows & Events
March 2013
Website
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
Return of the Stingray
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/specs/2014/index.shtml
GM Performance Build Center Relocating to Bowling Green
The Performance Build Center, currently located in Wixom, MI, will move to the GM
Chevrolet Corvette Assembly Plant by the first quarter of 2014. The PBC employs
29 and builds engines for the Grand Sport Coupe manual, Z06, 427 Convertible and
ZR1.
"I'm very happy to announce today that GM will move its Performance Build Center,
which allows engine enthusiasts to build their own specialty engines, from Michigan,
and we're going to bring it right here to Bowling Green," said Arvin Jones, Manufacturing Manager for GM North America at the January 30 press conference.
In 2010 GM announced the launch of the Corvette Engine Build Experience, where
buyers can assist in the building of their engine. The owner's name is then affixed
on a special plate on their engine, next to the one bearing the name of the master
builder.
"We've got lots of excitement headed our way," said GM Bowling Green Assembly
Plant Manager Dave Tatman. "We intend to make the full transition to the Performance Build Center by the first quarter of 2014. Lots of details have got to be
worked out yet, but obviously we wanted to share that great news with you. As you
think about this, I know Wendell, that you and your team are jumping up and down
thinking about how we can continue to combine our efforts between the National
Corvette Museum and the Bowling Green Assembly Plant and this new opportunity,
and we look forward to those discussions as well."
Read the complete story online here.
http://corvettemuseum.blogspot.com/2013/01/gm-performance-build-centerrelocating.html
2013 National Corvette Museum
Preliminary Event Calendar
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/calendar/
ncm_events_2013.shtml
C7 Reveal - Detroit
January 13-14
MiM Florida Collector Tour
**March 25-28
Sebring HPDE
March 29-30
NCM Bash
April 25-27
MiM Tail of the Dragon Tour
April 28-30
*Mid-Ohio HPDE
**May 6
*ZR-1/C4 Gathering
May 16-18
*Barn Raising III
May 23-25
MiM Mid-Ohio Grand Am Tour
**June 10-15
VIR HPDE
June 24-25
Corvette 60th Anniversary
**June 27-28
MiM Magical Mystical Tour
**July 29 – August 3
Anniversary Celebration
August 29 – 31
Hall of Fame Induction BQT
August 29
2013 Torch Red Corvette Winner Drawn
Congratulations to Hugh Howell of Campbellsville, KY. Hugh had winning ticket #011459 in
today's drawing for a 2013 Torch Red Corvette.
Your next chance to win a Corvette is Thursday, February 14 when we raffle off a 2013
Torch Red 427 Convertible! The car features a black hood stripe and black convertible top, ebony leather interior with custom red leather stitching, carbon fiber
package, battery protection package, 6-speed manual transmission 427 Heritage
package and the 1SC package. Tickets are $250 and the raffle is limited to 1,000
tickets.
Learn more about our raffles, including exclusions and restrictions and purchase
tickets online at www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle or call 800-538-3883 during normal
business hours.
MiM Corvette Lifestyle Tour
**September 1-4
*NCM Benefit at HOD Thunderhill
**September 4 - 5
*NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn
**September 30
MiM 1-Lap of KY “Only 1 of” Tour
**October 8 – 12
Vets 'n Vettes
**November 7-9
Stay informed of event news by subscribing to
E-NEWS
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/
ncmenews/index.shtml
Cont.
Eugene Nagowski Joins One Acre Club
Eugene Nagowski of Corpus Christi, Texas is not only a Corvette enthusiast and Lifetime
Member of the National Corvette Museum, but he is also a cherished friend of the Museum.
To date, Eugene has purchased 15 “Walk of Fame” bricks, an entryway tile as well as a
granite bench dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Patricia. All of these commemorative pieces are currently on display here at the Museum. As an additional tribute to his wife,
Eugene donated the funds to bring “Pat’s Super Service Center,” an interactive car service
center experience just for children, to the NCM Corvette KidZone.
Eugene’s love affair with the Corvette began when he purchased his first at the age of 19, a
1960 Roman Red convertible. This close relationship later continued with the purchase of a
1976 Mahogany Stingray Corvette, which was Eugene and Patricia’s first Corvette as a
married couple. Eugene currently owns a 2010 C6 Crystal Red Metallic Coupe, which he affectionately calls his “Little Red
Rocket Ship.”
When asked why he decided to join the One Acre Club Eugene states, “Helping out friends and family, that’s what family
is for, right? The staff at the Museum makes me feel like family, and my family is in need.”
Learn more about the Motorsports Park Project and One Acre Club online here.
http://www.motorsportspark.org/
NCM 20th Anniversary Celebration and
National Corvette Caravan Registration
Labor Day weekend 2014 marks a major milestone in Corvette and Museum history; Corvette, the longest running single
marque, is in its 7th generation and the Museum, a member driven organization, celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the
Grand Opening. In keeping with tradition, which is one of the hallmarks of the Corvette world, the kick-off to the celebration
starts with thousands of Corvette enthusiasts from all over the world making their way to Bowling Green, Kentucky in evergrowing caravans converging on the home of Corvette for 3+ days of exciting Corvette lifestyle.
Although months away from finalizing the on-site activities, planning for the National Corvette Caravan has been underway
for several years. In one significant change from the past there will be only a single registration for both the 20th Anniversary Celebration and the National Corvette Caravan. Base registration is for the on-site event and there are options to add
your Caravan selection, the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, event shirt and, for Lifetime members, the Lifetime/VIP dinner. See more regarding National Corvette Caravan at http://www.nationalcorvettecaravan.com/
As activities are finalized and an agenda created updates will be posted to this page and announcements will appear in
eNews and on Caravan Chat.
eNews: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/ncmenews/index.shtml and Caravan Chat: http://maillist.corvettemuseum.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?
SUBED1=caravan-chat&A=1 Click here for 20TH ANNIVERSARY / National Corvette Caravan Registration
or http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/celebration/20registration.shtml
Two Captains Needed for Caravan
Two captains are still needed for the 2014 NCM Caravan. These vacancies are in the Nebraska and
the South Texas caravan regions. If interested in assuming one of these positions or if you know of
someone who may be, please contact Paul Mariano at [email protected].
Cont.
National Corvette Museum Store
Corvette Store Featured Item
C5 Corvette Dog Leash
C5 Corvette Dog Dollar
SALE: $12.99
SALE: $12.99
Regular Price $17.95
Regular Price $17.95
Check out the National Corvette Museum on Facebook
Corvette News
How Much Will Joe Flacco’s “Free” Corvette Stingray
Really Cost?
Last week, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco won the Super Bowl’s Most Valuable Player award and
thus the keys to a brand new 2014 Corvette Stingray. As we all know too well nothing in life if free. With this
in mind, Forbes and The Detroit Free Press took a closer look at how much Flacco’s “free” Corvette could
cost him.
Citing an article in Forbes by Kurt Badenhausen, The Detroit Free Press says that the 450hp C7 could come
with a $25,000 tax bill in the glovebox based on its estimated $60,000 price tag.
We’re not schooled on the latest tax codes, but it’s basically up to the MVP on how he wants to handle the
gift. If he keeps the car he’ll take that $25k hit. If he takes possession and subsequently donates it to charity
himself he’ll pay less tax. If he directs GM to donate the car directly and never touches the key fob he can
eliminate the income from his tax form. You can hop on over to the Forbes article for all the dirty tax details
on Flacco’s Stingray.
No matter what Joe Flacco decides to do with his new C7, we’re sure the financial implications aren’t real important to him since he’s a free agent this year and likely to receive a substantial pay raise whether he stays in
Baltimore or moves elsewhere.
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 January
Member
Board
Nathan Kranson = 38
Kassy Johnson =51
Glenn Poole = 33
David Johnson =49
Roger Willingham=31
Rick DiGiovanni=41
Jeanette Willingham=30
Van Knox =36
Stephen Alford= 28
John Cox=35
Eugene Howard=28
Patty Natole=32
Past Events
Christmas Party at Westador Club House Dec 1st.
Was Sunday, January 13th, 2013
Sam Houston Corvette Club Race Crew Volunteers. Bob & Shelia Romsland and their daughter Lisa,
Patty Natole, Glenn Poole, Stephen Alford, Shonna Miller, John & Julie Martin, Mike Ewers and David &
Kassy Johnson. It was a very cold and rainy morning but all survived and all said they’d to it again.
Past Events
Indoor Kart Racing at K1 Speed
Was January 12th, 2013
This was a lot of fun and I’m sure we’ll do it again.
16 of us raced the karts 2 or 3 races each and top 3
best lap times were:
1st Stephen Plunk
2nd Cassandra Plunk
3rd Stephen Alford
Volume 1 Issue 11 JANUARY 2013
Past Events
Volume 1 Issue 11 JANUARY 2013
Past Events
Past Events
Tomball AAMCO Grand Opening was
January 19th, 2013
We only knew about this Grand Opening
about 3 days before the event and 15 cars
from our club attended.
Past Events
WCWC Share A Family
Shelter Santa was
December 11th, 2012
From the Christmas Party Donations
Future Events
Star of the Republic Museum & Lunch at Southern
Flyer Diner at Brenham Airport
When:
Saturday, February 16th, 2013
Meeting at:
Shell Station at FM 362 & 290 W in Waller
Time:
9:00 AM, Wheels Turning at 9:30 AM
First stop will be to visit the Star of the Republic Museum in Washington; fee
is only $5.00 per person to check out the most amazing museum in Texas.
After that we’ll head over to the Airport Diner to arrive about 1pm.
On the way back down 290 I plan on stopping at Chappell Hill Sausage Co.
to pick up some meats you can’t get at the local stores so if you have time
come along.
Hand held radios on channel 5.
Contact for this day is: David Johnson at 713-303-6264
Future Events
Gander Mountain
Academy Shooting
Range
When:
Saturday, February 23rd, 2013
Meeting at:
Gander Mountain parking lot
19302 I-45, Spring, TX 77373
Time:
10:00 AM
Lets find out who our club Top Shot is! Come join us at the range for some live fire
and/or try out the most advanced simulators in the country. We have reserved 5 Live
Range lanes and 10 Virtual Range lanes for one hour followed by the 180 and 360
Simulators for one hour. Cost is $25 and you get to do everything. Lunch at nearby restaurant after.
Check out these videos.
Preview simulator simulator300
Contact for this day is: Rick DiGiovanni at 281-221-6850
Future Events
Corvette Chevy Expo March 9-10, 2013. Register form here. Make sure you list
Sam Houston Corvette Club. Contact Stephen Alford for questions.
We will need volunteers in the club booth to talk to people wanting to join a
club.
Future Events
It's almost time for the 2013 Wildflower Caravan.
The16th Annual Wildflower Caravan will be April 12 - 14 2013. Make plans to join us for a three
day adventure to the Hill Country of Texas for some of the best driving roads Texas has to offer!!!! Get
the time off from work now!!!!! If you can only make one trip with the club this is the one to make!!!!!!!
The theme for this years Wildflower Caravan is Pirates of the Hill Country. Be sure to have your best
Pirate Garb ready for Friday nights contest. Prizes awarded to best Pirates.
Hotel Accommodations:
Inn Of The Hills at Kerrville Contact Reservations at 1-800-292-5690 to reserve your room, cost starts
at $91 per night, and be sure to tell them you are with the Sam Houston Corvette Club to get the
group rate! Members will be responsible for their own reservation with a major credit card or an adst
vance deposit. The hold on the block of rooms expires March 13 ;after that availability and
price is not guaranteed.
Meeting Place:
Friday April 12: Leaving from the Brookshire, Flying J Truck Stop on I-10 West of Katy
There will be a sign in sheet and instructions.
Wear your SHCC name badge so other members know who you are!
Arrive by 8:00am, We leave at 9:00 am Sharp!!!!!!!!!!!
We will Caravan to the hotel stopping for lunch along the way. Friday evening at the hotel we will meet
at the Cabana Room behind the main Pool for food, fun, and games. All food and beverages will be
provided by the club Friday night. BYOB.
Saturday we will cruise some of the finest roads the Hill Country has to offer! Saturday Night there will
be a club banquet dinner at the hotel. Cost of the dinner is $27.00 per person. Cash bar, slide show,
awards and fun entertainment all at the banquet dinner so you don’t want to miss it! We will collect
banquet dinner money at the March and April club meetings and on Friday morning at the meeting
place.
This is the biggest event of the year and we usually have about 40 corvettes on this trip.
No Refunds can or will be made by the club for cancellations. Cancellations of
room reservations are between the individual club member and the hotel. Normally
cancellations of a guaranteed reservation must be received 24 hours prior to the day
of arrival to avoid a no show charge.
Future Events
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. Road trip package will be presented to the Officers at the next board meeting for scheduling.
8. 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.
Deals on Wheels
Club Sponsor
For Sale 1996 Grand Sport
Production Number 456/1000
1 of 86 Coupes Built with Red Interior and Z51 Suspension
Excellent Condition
Supercharged 5.7 Liter LT4/6 Speed 420 HP
Modifications:
Procharger Supercharger, K&N Filters, Hooker Headers, B&B Tri-Flo Exhaust
Dynotech High Flo Cats, B&M Ripper Shifter, Chrome ZR 1 Wheels
Mileage is only 24,150
Price: Reduced to $32,000.
Contact; [email protected]
Windscreen for 2005-2013 corvette convertible
SLP Loud Mouth II Exhaust 2005-2008
Billet Front Grille 2005-2013
Exhaust Plate 2005-2013
$250.00
$250.00
$80.00
$30.00
contact Robert Mills 281-798-0785
Street Meet
If you have something to sell, trade or give away contact me
at [email protected] to get it in the club newsletter.
The Corvetter Newsletter
Sam Houston Corvette Club, Inc.
PO Box 7637
The Woodlands, TX 77387
www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com
At Munday Chevrolet every
3rd Saturday of the month
from 7pm—9pm.
March 16, April 20, May 18,
June 15, July 20, August 17
This is open to all members
and non-members.

The Corvetter Newsletter - Sam Houston Corvette Club

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