The Grand Sport - San Jacinto Corvette Club

S a n J a c i n t o C o r ve t t e C l u b, I n c .
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FEBRUARY 2014
CONTENTS
Cover
1
President
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Sponsor
_3
Membership
4
Activities
_5
Governor
_6-7
Board of Directors Min.
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NCM Report
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9-11
NCM Thermometer
_ 12
Father/Son Adventure
13-14
Bandit Run _____
_15
Chili Cook Off
16-17
Feb Dates and Calendar
18-19
Upcoming Events
20-23
Ads
24-26
Charities
27
SJCC Page
28
Sponsor: AutoNation Chevrolet, Gulf Freeway
FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Grand Sport
February 2014
Brrrrrr! Hope everyone is keeping warm. What a crazy few weeks we have had. I heard a few club members have been in hospital with different issues including a case H1N1 !! Hope they are all feeling better
soon.
I didn't make the Bandit Run but heard we had a HUGE turnout! Jeb and Lori always do such a great
job. A big thank you to them for organizing such a big group. Close to a 100 people I heard.
The Chili Cook off was another great success, with this being the 9th year that Sharon and Tom have kindly
let us descend on their barn. Another fantastic bonfire as well! A big THANK YOU to this year’s judges –
they were serious! They spent a couple hours researching the web for the best way to judge a good chili!
Check our pages 15, 16, 17 of this newsletter, as well as, our Shutterfly site – there are great photos from
both of these events!
Remember that club shirts can be ordered through www.hyperstitch.com . Once you are on the site, go to
"online store". Down the left hand side you will see San Jacinto Corvette Club, select and order from
there.
As we look ahead, February brings us the Valentine Day Rally. If you have an idea for an event, please contact Valarie Hendershot and she will be more than happy to help you work through the process of putting
on an event.
For those of you who were at the January club meeting, remember to put your loose change in your SJCC
coin tin. If the tin is full, just put the coins in a zip lock bag and bring it along to the next club
meeting. Remember to put your name on the bag. For those who didn't make the last club meeting make
sure you see Ken Bakenhus to get your SJCC coin tin.
Save the Wave
Suzanne
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From Our Sponsor
AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway
We want to earn your business
WARNING: The C7 Z06 will have enough down force to push California into the ocean,
enough power to cross the U.S. at warp speed, and the looks to get into the Miss
America pageant!
WELL……….MAYBE THAT’S JUST A LITTLE HYPERBOLE!
Detroit—Chevrolet today introduced the most track-capable Corvette in the brand’s history—the 2015
Corvette Z06. It elevates the performance envelope for Corvette with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an all-new supercharged engine, and an all-new, highperformance eight-speed automatic transmission—all building on the advanced driver technologies introduced on the Corvette Stingray.
“The new Z06 delivers levels of performance, technology and design that rival the most exotic supercars in
the world,” said Mark Reuss, president, General Motors North America. “And the Z06 leverages the engineering expertise of GM, offering the choice of two world-class transmissions, supercar performance without supercar fuel consumption, and technologies that make it easier to fully enjoy the incredible experience of driving it.”
The 2015 is the first Corvette Z06 to offer a supercharged engine, an automatic transmission and, thanks to
a stronger aluminum frame, a removable roof panel. The new, supercharged 6.2L engine is expected to
deliver at least 625 horsepower (466 kW), and can be matched with either a seven-speed manual or an allnew, high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters for manual control. The
aluminum frame carries over from the Corvette Stingray and will also be used essentially unchanged for
the Corvette Racing C7.R.
A track-focused Z07 Performance Package adds unique components for true aerodynamic downforce,
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires for enhanced grip, and Brembo carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors
that improve braking performance and contribute to greater handling through reduced unsprung weight.
Although development testing is ongoing, the Z07 package has already recorded some of the fastest lap
times ever for a Corvette, surpassing even the ZR1.
Best Regards,
Paul Fisher, Fleet Manager
(281) 929-3211
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership
February 2014
2013 ended with a membership count of 207. The corrected count at the beginning of 2014
is 167 plus 3 Lifetime SJCC members (Jack Cannata and Marv and Harriet Brittenham), or
170. This is a renewal rate of 82%, with 70-80% being typical.
At the 1/20/2014 Board meeting one new member was approved and 3 more renewals were
received, for a total of 174. Please welcome the return of former member Stu Miller of Bellaire with his black 2002 Z06; he has participated in our last few meetings and events.
New membership and late renewals remain at $70 (single) and $90 (couple). Please make your check payable to SJCC and mail to
me, or give it to me or an officer. Thanks! Paul Grout/SJCC Membership: 2605 Lakeway Dr., Seabrook TX 77586
THE ART BUSHELL CRITERIA
WHO IS Art Bushell? And WHAT IS the “Art Bushell Criteria”?
I was in college, and my neighbor Art was in high school. He got me hooked on hot rodding in the late ‘50s, and convinced me I could take on a project myself. And so I did—on weekends and summers—with the help of his tips, leads,
and contacts. And with a few junk yard parts. And pieces from scrap metal yards. And a Sears oxy-acetylene torch
and some welding practice. And a rented spray painter. And half of my Dad’s 2-car garage (ie, paint booth). I did it.
That’s the short story.
Fast Forward to January, 2014. Talking to my friend Art two weeks ago, the conversation turned to car clubs and
membership. Turns out he belongs to four clubs! Why? He enjoys them, enjoys the people. But he’s very selective—he has a criteria: He only joins a car club if at least three people shake his hand and introduce themselves to
him at his first meeting, or else it’s his last. When they show a welcoming interest, they have earned his membership.
At your next SJCC meeting, at the next event you attend, at the next meal you share with fellow members, talk to
someone you don’t know, especially those new in the last 2-3 years.
Each month, read about the new members in the GS Membership article and make a point to talk to them. Learn
faces and names in our Shutterfly (https://sanjacintocorvetteclubphotos.shutterfly.com/) photo page -- click on the
“SJCC Members” button next to the Home button. (To get an SJCC Shutterfly account, contact Suzanne Ansley at [email protected].)
NOTE: To find officers, directors, and chairpersons’ contact info,
www.sanjacintocorvetteclub.org/ and click on About Us/Officers and Directors.
go
to
our
web
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Happy 50th Anniversary, Art and Vicki!! – Paul
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ACTIVITIES
From Val…
Remind 101 Text
Sign up Now!!!!!!!!!!!
We all live such busy lives that it is easy to forget some of the fun stuff. Remind 101 is a free program that I
am implementing this year to help me keep you up on all the fun and fantastic activities that are planned.
There is not a response feature on Remind 101 and it is private. Plus, you can unsubscribe at any time.
I will send out reminders a week before each event and again a day before each event. Hopefully this will
help you plan in advance and not sleep through something great.
Sign up is as quick and easy as sending a text message and will work on any phone that can receive a text
message.
Step 1 – Send this text message @44b64 to the number 469-518-4080
Step 2 --You will receive a thank you for joining message.
Step 3 – Wait to receive your first update about What’s Happening.
Please sign up today.
Valarie Hendershot
Activity Director
[email protected]
FROM THE GOVERNOR
From Governor’s Desk
February 2014
There's always a lot going on at the national and regional levels so visit the websites posted at the bottom
of this article. I'll do my best to keep you informed with what's going on with NCCC and the Southwest
Region.
SOUTHWEST REGION: The 2013 Southwest Region Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March
15, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1815 South Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. The evening will be
hosted by the Oklahoma City Corvette Club and the Regional Officers. Please plan on attending this fun
event and cheer for SJCC members who will be receiving awards:
MEN:
WOMEN:
Bob Pattillo
st
1 Place
Marlene Pattillo
5th Place
9th Place
Gilbert Fergerson
13th Place
Brenda Fergerson
Ken Bakenhus
200+ points
Ann Bailey
(11th Place)
200+ points
Nick Bailey
200+ points
Suzanne Ansley
(13th Place)
200+ points
Top 10 racers will be honored, as well as those receiving a minimum of 200 points. The agenda includes
dinner, awards presentation, and listening & dancing music provided by Dale Wehba. The flyer will be
posted on the SJCC and SW Region websites and pre-registration must be postmarked by Feb. 22nd.
Although the competition schedule for the Southwest Region is on our club calendar, visit http://
www.ncccswregion.org for more details and information. When flyers are received they will be posted on
the SJCC website, as well as the SW Region website.
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Schedule of Regional Events (including national & regional governors meetings) to help you mark your calendar through this summer:
2/21-22
Nat’l Governors Meetings in St. Louis
3/15
SW Region Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City
3/16
SW Region Governors Meeting in Oklahoma City
4/6
1st Choice: 7 Low Speed Autocrosses – Texas Outlaws Corvette Club
4/12-13
1st Choice: 14 LS Autocrosses (Waco) CenTex & MidCoast Corvette Clubs
4/25-26
Nat’l Governors Meetings in St. Louis
5/3-4
1st Choice: events & location TBD – Longhorn Corvette Club
5/9
Driving School/Track Day (non-sanctioned) at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit
5/10-11
1st Choice: 14 High Speed Autocrosses at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, OK
5/17-18
1st Choice: 14 LS Autocrosses (location TBD) – CV & CCT
5/24-25
1st Choice: 7 LS Autocrosses (OKC) / Drags @ Thunder Valley in Noble, OK
5/24
SW Region Governors Meeting in Oklahoma City
6/7-8
1st Choice: 14 LS Autocrosses @ Sheriff’s Facility in OKC – TVS/SCCC
6/14-15
1st Choice: events/location TBD – Cowtown Vettes (BRCC/CCT)
8/25-29
NCCC Convention
NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs): You should have received your NCCC Membership Packet in
the mail from NCCC containing your 2014 NCCC Membership Card, as well as a green form for the purchase of raffle tickets for the 2014 Corvette to be given away this summer. If you did not receive your
packet, please let me know.
Remember to send Paul Grout, any change in address, phone number, email address, new or different
corvette, etc. so we can keep the NCCC membership database up-to-date.
Get the most corvette fun through NCCC, the Southwest Region and the San Jacinto Corvette Club and
make these your FAVORITES:
http://www.corvettesnccc.org
http://www.ncccswregion.org
http://www.sanjacintocorvetteclub.org
Get out and enjoy driving your vette.
Marlene Pattillo
SJCC Governor
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
SAN JACINTO CORVETTE CLUB, Inc
Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes for Grand Sport
December 16, 2013
The Board of Directors of the San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. held the monthly meeting at Auto
Nation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway, 13800 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034. A quorum of the
Board was present. President, Suzanne Ansley, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P. M.
Directors in attendance were Ken Bakenhus, Frank Bobbie, Bob Pattillo, Mark White, and
Charles Ynman. Carolyn Cannata did not attend. Officers present were: Suzanne Ansley, Mike
Kochanowsky, Marcia Ynman, Chip Pearce, John Walker, Patty Walker, and Paul Grout.
The Board approved the Board of Director’s Meeting minutes from November 2013.
Vice President’s Report: Mike Kochanowsky submitted the final expenses associated with the SJCC Christmas Party that was
held on December 7th.
Treasurer’s Report: John Walker distributed the Treasurer’s Report to Board Member and announced the club’s monthly expenses. The Board approved the report and monthly expense.
Membership: Paul Grout advised that membership remains at 209.
Activities Report: Chip Pearce announced the following activities:
February 15 – Valentine Day Rally – Note that this is a proposed date change from February 22. Valarie and Walt Hendershot
will be co-chairs for this event.
SJCC participation in the following car shows with Mike Munoz as the coordinator:
 April 5 – COACH at Sugar Land Town Square
 April 12 – Space City Covettes and Crawfish in NASA
May 4 – Nat’l Afro-American Corvette Club – Fox & Hound on Westheimer in Houston
The Board approved the above activities.
National Corvette Museum Report: Ken Bakenhus discussed the following issues:
The Motor Sports track is still under construction and on schedule.
Ken will conduct raffles and auctions at club meetings to raise money for the One Acre Fund.
News Editor Report: Patty Walker requested that all items be submitted as soon as possible for the next Grand Sport.
Old Business:
Suzanne Ansley advised that she would update the Standing Rules and By-Laws on Shutterfly when all changes have been approved.
Ken Koenig made a presentation on the updated SJCC website. Suzanne asked that Ken provide a similar presentation to the
club members at the January, 2014 meeting.
Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
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AMBASSADOR REPORT
February 2014
Are you ready for a CARAVAN? Are your fingers starting to twitch and shake looking for the gearshift?
Does your right foot keep pressing on the floor looking for the accelerator? If you are signed up for the
Caravan Chat emails, you probably have learned how to place 50 cubic feet of luggage into the rear of a
Corvette convertible with the top down.
The 20th ANNIVERSARY NCM CARAVAN is less than seven months away.
The number of SJCC caravan participants is up to 49. I spoke with Barren River Lodge and they are almost at
100% capacity. I told them we may need a couple more rooms and they agreed to hold back two more
rooms for SJCC for a couple of weeks. I have included my list of SJCC caravan participants, please call or
email me if I have missed anyone or your plans have changed or you have decided to join us and need
HOTEL or CARAVAN information. [email protected] Cell: 713-545-8049
SJCC NCM ONE ACRE CLUB UPDATE
Thanks to the generosity of the donors to the One Acre Club, as of 1-4-14 we have raised $11,509.00 of the
$15,000. Over the next six months we will have various items for sale, auction and always open to a
donation to the One Acre Club in any amount.
If you missed the January membership meeting, we handed out small pails for you to take home to throw
your coins in and return them at the monthly meetings. I still have a few coin buckets if you need one.
At the February membership meeting I plan to auction this
autographed poster cover and poster from the November 2013 F1
Grand Prix races in Austin. Donated by Bill Heede.
I have a few of these sure to be, a TRUE SJCC COLLECTOR ITEM, 2014 Corvette atop of an authentic numbered brick from the original 1953 Corvette assembly
plant in Flint, Michigan. The brick will come with a
certificate of authenticity. I know you are asking
yourself, How Do I get One of These? These are very
limited and at the January membership meeting they
were going like HOTCAKES at the IHOP. The only way
to obtain one of these is by donating a minimum
$200 to the One Acre Club. Now for those that have
previously contributed, don’t fret, your previous donation can be applied toward the $200. Please note,
the Corvette is a 1:24 scale model, but the brick is
actual brick size.
I will also have a few 2014 dealer brochures for sale
at $20 each. These brochures are full color and cram packed with many pictures that will have you wanting
to run to your nearest Corvette dealer, of course that would be our club sponsor, AutoNation on the Gulf
Freeway.
In the March membership meeting we will be auctioning this
beautiful 75”X92” quilt donated by Denise & Mike Munoz. All
proceeds will go toward the SJCC One Acre Club. The quilt will
be on display at the February & March membership meetings.
For One Acre Club donations, please make checks payable to
National Corvette Museum or NCM and forward them to me at
a meeting or by mail. I will send the checks to the proper person
at the NCM to ensure the donations are credited to the SJCC
Any amount is appreciated, bring your donation to the club meetings or mail your donation to:
Ken Bakenhus
3609 Pinemont Dr.
Houston, Texas 77018
Save the Wave
See you at the February meeting
Ken
1-24-2014
One Acre Club fund.
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San Jacinto Corvette Club
NCM 20th Anniversary Caravan Participants
Last Name
Ansley
Ansley
Averitt
Averitt
Bakenhus
Bakenhus
Bakenhus
Bakenhus
Berger
Berger
Billington
Billington
Bobbie
Bobbie
Cockrell
Coghill
Fergerson
Fergerson
French
French
Harris
Zamaitis
Heede
Heede
Holden
Holden
Johnson
Johnson
Kappel
Kappel
Knowles
Knowles
Knowles
Knowles
Mellen
Mellen
Pattillo
Pattillo
Pearce
Pearce
Pfau
Pfau
Spaziani
McGinnis
Webber
Ynman
Ynman
Hernandez
First Name
Geoff
Suzanne
Mike
Brent
Ken
Marilyn
Robert
Amy
Bob
Kitty
Charles
Joleen
Frank
Paula
Bill
Carol
Gilbert
Brenda
Larry
Vickie
Bill
Patti
Bill
Alena
Chuck
Jill
Bob
Sandy
John
Ilene
Guy
Peta
Rolly
Taylah
Frank
Bernice
Bob
Marlene
Chip
Ginny
Joe
Lisa
Mike
Jeanne
Larry
Charles
Marcia
Thomas-Toast
The Lodge is located 21 miles from the NCM
Barren River Lake State Resort Park
1149 State Park Road, Lucas, KY 42156
Lodge Rooms $89.95 + tax
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270-646-8151
August 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2014
NCM One Acre Club
Lets see how fast we can make this thermometer pop its top!
The “One Acre Club” is a program for individuals or groups to
assist the NCM in funding the purchase of land to develop the
Motorsports Park.
In order to maintain an accurate record of the contributions
please make checks out to NCM (National Corvette Museum)
and mail to Ken Bakenhus, 3609 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX
77018 or hand deliver the donations at activities or meetings.
We will update the thermometer regularly to keep up with the
progress of the clubs goal of $15,000 for the National Corvette
Museum’s One Acre Club.
For more details on the One Acre Club contact Ken Bakenhus
and/or checkout the website at
http://www.motorsportspark.org
Ken Bakenhus
1-18-2014
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FATHER AND SON—THE ADVENTURE BEGINS,
What could be better than picking up a new 2014 Corvette Stingray? How about picking up two 2014 Corvette Stingrays as a father and son duo.
As soon as we saw the first pictures of the new 2014 Corvette Stingray we knew we were hooked! As more
information started to roll out about the new Stingrays we decided that we had to have them. In June
2013 we finally made it out to some dealerships to pre order our cars. We opted to do a tandem Museum
Delivery so we could pick them up from Kentucky and drive them back to Houston together.
The wait was long, painful, and never seemed to end. We were on Chevrolet’s website everyday and on
the phone with them every other day looking for order updates. Finally the time had come and we got the
update our cars were ready for pickup on November 7, 2013.
The Museum Delivery was an amazing adventure.
When we got to the museum we were instantly treated like kings. Apparently we are the only father and
son duo to pick up cars together. The entire staff introduced themselves to us and welcomed us to our cars
parked on display on Corvette Blvd. We also met our
own personal tour guides who stayed with us throughout the entire day. After our morning introductions we
were escorted over to the assembly plant for our VIP
tours. Of course the first thing we noticed upon arrival
was our name in lights above the door of the assembly
plant. Taking a trip on the floor of the assembly plant
was one of the coolest experiences we’ve had. It was an intimate but laid back adventure as our personal
tour guides took us around and showed us how the new Corvettes were built. We were able to meet and
talk with some of the staff at the plant and we also watched the first Stingray Convertible, VIN #0001, run
down the line. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.
We made it back to the museum to start our museum tour. We were personally
ushered through the entire museum from our very knowledgeable tour guides.
The cars housed in this facility are nothing short of remarkable and it was a real
pleasure to learn all the little details about each one. Like, did you know there is
only one 1983 Corvette in existence, and the museum has it.
Then, we moved onto the real exciting part of the day receiving our cars. We each got a personal walk
through of our Stingrays and then finally we drove them out of the museum. When they drive a car out of
the museum the whole staff comes to the floor and cheers you on as you ride out in style. Again, we felt
like kings.
We spent the next three days of our adventure driving back to Houston. We purposely took the long way
home making stops in Tunica, Mississippi and Hot Springs, Arkansas. We made stops at every, and we mean
every, rest stop along the way. As soon as we stopped the cars were mobbed by people asking questions,
taking pictures, and wanting to hear the exhaust fire up. Watching the excitement on admirers’ faces was
and still is an amazing feeling.
The pictures and the mobs never stopped around our cars. Every time we stopped at a restaurant we would
watch the entire wait staff leave the restaurant to take pictures of our cars. This made for some slow service,
but we didn’t mind too much.
Another new experience for us was getting pulled over by the cops so many times just to check out our cars.
This was definitely a first for us and it was a little nerve racking since it happened often. We met one state
cop in Arkansas that was ear to ear smiles about our
cars. He was a motor head himself and was truly
amazed at how beautiful the new Stingrays looked. We
offered to race him in his hopped up dodge charger but
he informed us that if he loses he will be pulling us over.
We decided it was in our best interest to decline that
offer.
The rest of the drive was full of high speeds, cruising,
lots of stops, and lots of paparazzi. It was an amazing
trip that was made better by doing it as a father and son
duo. Upon arriving home we instantly joined the San
Jacinto Corvette Club, now the real adventure begins…
Adam Beaty
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BANDIT RUN
JANUARY 18, 2014
SJCC CHILI COOK OFF
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25
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Bevette's Confetti Dip
Ingredients:
2 8oz Cans White Shoepeg Corn (Thoroughly rinsed and dried)
1 16oz Can Black Beans (Thoroughly rinsed and dried)
1 Medium Purple Onion (Chopped to size of black beans)
1 Box Cherry Tomatoes (Quartered to size of black beans)
1 Bunch of Cilantro (Finely chopped)
1 Lime
8 Large Jalapenos (Deveined, deseeded and chopped size of black beans)
3 Semi-Firm Avocados (Chopped to size of black beans)
1 Small Bottle of Wishbone Italian Dressing
3-4 Tablespoons Cumin
Directions:
In a large bowl, add beans, corn, jalapenos, cilantro, onion, 2 tablespoons of cumin, and a half bottle of Italian
dressing and mix well. The add cherry tomatoes, avocado, juice from 1 lime, remaining cumin, and Italian
dressing and mix gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Serve
with tortilla chips or toast points and enjoy! (sorry there is no picture but the dip was all gone by the time we
left)
Adam Beaty
"Trade Smart Win Smart"
HAPPY BIRTHDAY:FEBRUARY
Fred Bakenhus
Ann Bailey
Tony Rose
Stephanie Meester
John Kappel
Marilyn Bakenhus
Sharon Earnest
Marlene Pattillo
Nita Brantley
Joleen Billington
Edwin Woods
Rickey Marks
Preston Franke
ANNIVERSARIES:FEBRUARY
Suzanne & Geoff Ansley
Diane Lara-Hunziker
Vickie & Larry French
Marlene & Bob Pattillo
Janet & Paul Grout
Karen & Al Schubert
Valarie & Walter Hendershot
Jeri & Mark Veile
Jill Holden
IN THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE: JANUARY
T.O.M.————-———————————————— ———-- Jeri Veile
Golden Armadillo ———————————————-———– Tim Mattingly
Why me, Lord? ——–——————–——————————–- Walt Hendershot
Hero Driver ———–—————————————————– Rich Borremans
“I’ll Never Do That Again!” ——–——————-–—————– Larry Webber
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February 15th 2014
Valentine Progressive Lunch Rally
We will meet at 9:00am at the Starbucks
on 10420 FM 518, Pearland, TX,
We are asking for $ 5.00 per person which
may be collected on the day of the rally.
Prizes will be awarded for:
The most correct answers
The closest travel time.
The best dressed Valentine couple.
Contact: Walt 832-782-3247
Or Valarie 281-236-6279
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Please bring a dish assigned to the initial of your last name.
To create a more cohesive meal I have listed some suggestions
Please bring your dish to the start and we will deliver them to the
appropriate house. Please put your name and heating instruction on your dish.
Food in crockpots will make it easier to warm up.
A-B
Appetizers, house 1
Kolaches, Fruit tray, Cheese tray,
Breakfast Quiche or other breakfast casserole
C-F
Salads, house 2
Caesar Salad, Wilted Spinach salad,
Broccoli and Cauliflower or 3 Bean Salads
G-M Pasta Dishes, house 2
Rigatoni and meatballs, Fettuccini Alfredo, Lasagna, Ravioli, Eggplant Parmigianino or other Italian pasta dish
N-T
Sides, house 2
Green Beans, English Peas, Asparagus,
Stuffed Mushrooms, Grilled vegetables
U-Z
Dessert, house 3
Chocolate!!!!!Or Fruit pies or cobblers
The Oklahoma City Corvette Club and The Regional Officers
Invite you to the
2013 SOUTHWEST REGION AWARDS BANQUET
DATE: MARCH 15, 2014 (Saturday Night)
TIME: 6:00PM - 11:00PM
LOCATION:
Embassy Suites Hotel
1815 South Meridian Ave
Oklahoma City, Ok 73108
SCHEDULE:
Cocktails
6:00 - 7:00
Dinner
7:00 - 8:00
Awards 8:00 - 9:00
Entertainment
9:00 - 11:00
COST PER PERSON: $47.00
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY !!! (We need to know how many meals to purchase.)
Registrations must be postmarked by February 22, 2014.
Note: The Region will pay for the Dinner of the Regions Top Ten Men and Women. To receive this offer you MUST return a
registration form marked Top Ten to reserve your spot.
The Embassy Suites will cater the dinner. Dale Wehba will provide a variety of music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. Keg
beer will be provided, there will also be a cash bar for additional spirits.
Hotel Info: Room cost: $112.00 + tax. Be sure to mention that you are with the OKC Corvette Club Corvette Group (405-682-6000),
or online at www.embassysuitesoklahomacity.com Room reservation cutoff date is Feb 22, 2014.
Each registered guest may enjoy:
Evening Manager’s reception each night 5:30-7:30pm complimentary beverages and snacks.
Complimentary full breakfast buffet each morning with cooked to order omelets and eggs.
Governors Meeting: The meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 AM Sunday the 16 th in the Executive Board Room.
__________Tear here and Return Bottom of Flyer with Payment _________________
Name: ______________________
Return to:
Brett Ruston
800 Old Bugle Road
Edmond, OK 73003
Number Attending: ___________
Please make your checks payable to the Oklahoma City Corvette Club.
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2014 CHARITIES
BUSY year with lots of ways to help others!!
Toiletry items
Pop Tabs
Wine Corks
Lays Brand Chip Bags
Mars Brand Candy Wrappers
Newspapers
Toiletry items and pop tabs benefit Ronald McDonald House.
Corks, chip and candy wrappers are recycled through Terra Cycle and money donated to
Kidz Harbor. Newspapers benefit Houston Humane Society.
Bring the items to SJCC club meetings and they
will be collected each month.
Mars and Lays brand wrappers/bags include:
Skittles
Twix
Starburst
Snickers
Mars
Tostitos
Cheetos
M and M’s
Dove
Lays
Sun Chip
Fritos
Doritos
San Jacinto Corvette
Club, Inc.
P.O. BOX 13992
Houston, Texas 77219
Phone: 281-444-0749
Fax: 713-615-5863
http://www.sanjacinto
Corvetteclub.org
San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. (SJCC), established in 1957, is an
organization of Corvette enthusiasts and their spouses. SJCC is a
member of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Southwest Region. SJCC monthly club meetings are held on the first Fri-
day of each month, except December, at Mattingly Enterprises, 9426 Katy Freeway, Building #8, Houston, Texas 77050
at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome. SJCC Board of Directors meetings
are held the third Monday of each month at AutoNation Chevrolet
Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX at 7 p.m. Yearly membership dues are
required. Annual dues are $70 for a single membership and $90 for
joint membership.
Business Tagline or Motto
The Grand Sport is a monthly publication of SJCC solely for the purpose of reporting club news and
other items of interest to the membership. The Grand Sport welcomes articles from the membership.
Some articles may be edited before publication. When submitting articles, electronic means (email,
diskettes, etc.) is recommended and preferred. Calibri text, Rich Text, HTML, MS Word, Excel, etc. are
recommended.
SJCC members receive The Grand Sport by email each month without charge.
Non-members may subscribe for $20 per year by email. Contact the editor.
Advertising
Advertising rates (semi-annually/annually) for 2012 are:
Full Page $100/$120
Half Page
$80/$100
Quarter Page
$60/$80
Business Card
$45/$60
Trade Fair: $30/3 mos.; $45/6 mos.; $60/year
Corvette-related items for sale by club members may be included in the newsletter free of charge, on a
space available basis. Please submit ads in writing. Ads by non-club members are billed at the Business
Card rate above. Contact Linda Lee at 281-533-9916 or email at
[email protected]
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