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CORVETTES OF SONOMA COUNTY
Founded in 1979
JUNE 2015 CORVETTE
CAPERS
CORVETTE
CAPERS
June
2013
Pete
and
Toni’s
1962 Convertible
www.corvettesofsonomacounty.com
McCONNELL CHEVROLET
1395 HEALDSBURG AVENUE
HEALDSBURG, CA 95448-3297
BRUCE McCONNELL
Office: (707)433-3384
Toll Free: 1-800-775-3384
www.mcsaves.com
Fax: (707) 433-6257
We gratefully acknowledge our Official Club Sponsor
PRESIDENT: Cliff Johnston
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Nancy Guadagno
VICE PRESIDENT: Gary Walden
WEB MASTER: Tony Varela
TREASURER: Suzanne Walden
HISTORIAN: Ray Forno
SECRETARY: Jackie Forno
PROPERTY: Dave Bessler
SOCIAL: Myra Lazio
SUNSHINE: Vicki Johnston
MEMBERSHIP: Peggy Beltzner
BD MEMBER AT LARGE: Nancy Guadagno
PUBLICATIONS: Wayne O’Connor
GENERAL CSC MEETING FOR MAY 19th, 2015
PRESIDENT: The meeting was called to order by President Cliff J. at 7 p.m. All stood for
the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
MEMBERSHIP: Peggy B. reported a quorum present in order to conduct business. She announced and introduced the prospective and new members. Ray Scavino, a lifetime member of our club, joined us for the evening from Willits. Voted in as members were Judy
Morris, Kathy Krieger, and Lee Hoskins. Our guests were Karen and Joe DeVine from Cloverdale and Heather and Joel Arnold from Santa Rosa. Karen and Joe have a 2015 Shark
Gray Stingray Z51, and Heather and Joel have a 2003 Black Z06. We apologize for accidentally skipping a few names on the May birthday list. They are Alan J. Scott P., Ron R.,
and Mike T.
SECRETARY: Jackie F. called for approval of the minutes of the April General Meeting as
printed in the Newsletter. Bev C. and Myra L. both made the motion to approve them.
The motion was seconded by Ed C. and carried.
PRESIDENT’S COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED
TREASURER’S REPORT: Suzanne Walden gave an itemized report of the bills paid as well as
the income and the balance. Bev voted to accept the treasurer’s report as read. All
agreed.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Cliff J. announced the birthdays and anniversaries. April’s
birthdays were Nancy G., Ralph H., Bob K., Frank L. and John Y. There were no April anniversaries. May’s birthdays were Peggy B., Bev C., Jim F., Carla G., Skip G., Alan J., Pete K.,
Butch N., Wayne O., Karen P., Scott P., Ron R., and Mike T. We all sang “Happy Birthday.”
May’s anniversaries included Leigh and Rick B., Skip and Carla G., Bob and Sherral K. , Joe
and Martha L., Tom and Dottie V., and John and Gail Y. Cliff said four members from our
group participated in the “Thank a Veteran Charity Poker Run.” They were Vicki and Cliff J.
and Diane and Joe S. They said they had a great time.
GENERAL CSC MEETING FOR MAY 19, 2015 continued
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Vice President Gary W. reported that he, Jack R., and Laura C.
passed out flyers for our Swap Meet at the American Graffiti Show in Petaluma. Larry W. had
some suggestions on ways to earn additional money from the upcoming Swap Meet. The
Swap Meet ad for the Press Democrat was also discussed. Ted is going to hand out flyers in
Pleasanton on May 30. Gary said he has printed more flyers for distribution.
DIRECTOR’S REPORTS
PUBLIC RELATIONS: Laura stated she passed out flyers at Fred Stokes. She also reported there
is a “Veterans Run by Good Ol’ Boys” at the Veterans Memorial Building on Sunday, May 26.
She made a motion that a thank you letter and a $100 gift certificate be given to Bruce and Liz
McConnell for their support over the years. Carl S. inquired if Mc Connell’s new owner is continuing support of our club and if the barbecues will continue.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Myra thanked everyone for the great turnout when the Spokane Corvette
Club visited with us. The “Run to Carmel Valley” participants will meet on June 12 at Oliver’s
at 9:30 a.m. and leave at 10 a.m. They will meet other members at the McDonald’s in Pacifica
to continue on. Myra said she will send out an itinerary as the trip draws closer.
MONTHLY DINE OUTS: Vicki J. had our new members or visitors draw the dine out locations
from the “Dine Out Bag.” The “Dine of the Month” on Wednesday, June 3, will be held at the
Palm Grill on South McDowell in Petaluma. The Saturday, June 20, “Dinner of the Month” will
be at the Cattlemen’s in Petaluma. Cliff J. suggested that before a restaurant suggestion is put
in the bag, find out first if there is ample parking and if the restaurant personnel are willing to
issue separate checks.
NEWSLETTER: Wayne O. asked that we please send in the items for the newsletter as soon as
possible.
WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK: Tony V. was not present.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROPERTY: Dave B. reported that two thirds of the jackets have been sold, and there are limited sizes remaining. The tee shirts are $10 each.
HISTORIAN: Ray F. reported that all of the pictures are up to date on Facebook and in the album.
SUNSHINE: Vicki J. told the members that Nancy is not doing well and is back in the hospital
where she first was. Susan is doing better and is up and walking with a walker. She asked that
the members continue to keep them in their prayers and to inform her of any cards that need
sending.
GENERAL CSC MEETING FOR MAY 19, 2015 continued
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MEMBERS: Carl S. announced there will be a car show at the Oakmont Community Center on Saturday, May 23. There will be ample parking along with food
booths and such. The Sebastopol’s “Driven to Perfection Classic Car Show and Cruise” is also
on May 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is held in the O’Reilly Media Parking Lot located at 1005
N. Gravenstein Highway. Codding is sponsoring a “Veterans’ Appreciation Day” on Sunday,
May 24 in Montgomery Village from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The “Relay for Life” will take place
June 20 in Rohnert Park at the Sonoma Mountain Village.
ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MEMBERS OF SHOW AWARDS: None
ADJOURNMENT: No further business was reported, so President Cliff J. called for the
meeting to be adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Peggy B. made the motion with Ed C. seconding the
motion, and the motion was carried.
DRAWINGS: Peggy B. was the recipient of the jackpot, and Tony K. was the recipient of the
jackpot along with writing an article and submitting a picture of their car for the next Caper’s
Newsletter.
ANNOUNCEMENTS UNRELATED TO CLUB BUSINESS: Larry W. reminded everyone that Monday is Memorial Day, and there is a service at the Santa Rosa Memorial Park Cemetery at 10
a.m. which lasts approximately an hour to an hour and a half.
CSC Minutes respectfully submitted by Jackie Forno, CSC Recording Secretary.
June 2015 Member Article
A NEW LIFE
I became a member of this family about 30 years ago. A lot of TLC was needed to make me
look like new. My new owner had me painted a beautiful color called “Indian Turquoise”. He
put in new black seats and carpets. I looked stunning. The heads turned as I rode down the
street with the top down and the wind blowing thru his hair. I made the trip to Reno several
times for Hot August Nights. Going down Virginia Ave. in the parade was one of my favorites.
One evening when we were stopped at a light a couple of young guys looked over and asked if
we wanted to race. My owners looked at each other and laughed. Then one day a different
car appeared and I was moved to a spot in the barn so it wasn’t that easy to take me out for a
drive. I sat there for a long time until one day last year my owners were talking about giving
me to someone. It seems that the daughter was turning 50 and she always liked me. She had
said many times that I should stay in the family. So one day in the fall they came over to try to
get me out of the barn. It was a game of musical cars. Move two to get one out. What made
it harder was I had several flat tires. After struggling for about an hour I finally saw daylight
again. However my engine wouldn’t turn over no matter what they did. So back into the barn
I went. A few weeks later they came back with the necessary parts. There were about 10 people watching as the son worked on me for several hours. Finally I was running again. After a
test drive up the road it was time for me to go to my new home. So with a tear in his eye and
a lump in his throat Dad turned the keys over to his Daughter and off we went. My new family
also has a son and a daughter who love to go for a ride. I have taken them to dinner and to
ball games. I’m having fun again. I have disc brakes now so I am safer to drive. So if you see a
1965 Turquoise Mustang Convertible going down the road give it a wave and maybe my riders
will wave back.
“Save the Wave”
Toni
June 25 - 27
July 10-12
More information
www.sovette.com
Entered a car show in Willits last Sunday with
Gail’s 57 Bel-Air and the 62 Corvette.
The 62 received a sponsors award.
ANNUAL
AUTO PARTS
SWAP MEET
&
CAR SHOW
All makes and years welcome
Buy, Sell or Swap… Cars, Parts, Auto Memorabilia
SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015
6 AM to 1 PM
Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building Parking Lot
Santa Rosa, CA
Hwy. 101 to Santa Rosa, East on Hwy 12
First off Ramp, then left at 2nd light and left again
SWAP MEET (Cash Only) Vendor Spaces: One space is 19’x19’
Cost for one space = $25, two spaces = $40, three Spaces $55
Vehicles with a trailer and/or long trucks must rent two spaces.
CAR SHOW (Cash Only) The drive-in car show entry fee is $15.
Cash Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.
The amount will depend on the number of cars entered.
You must be present to win and the prizes will be awarded at noon.
CAR SALES (Cash Only) Space = $15
Parking and General Admission are Free
No Trash Left Behind Please.
Sponsored by Corvettes of Sonoma County
For further information contact:
Gary Walden
707-762-6420
Cliff Johnston
707-584-1974
Larry Williams
707-569-0244
September 11th and 12th
www.cloverdalecarshow.com
June
Dave Bessler
Rita Beth
June
Jackie Forno
Rod Ferreira
Ed & Bev Christenson
Brian Murphy
Mike & Rose Marshall
Kevin O’Brien
Ted & Jeanette Meyer
Pam Roarick
Joe Swart
Butch Nordin & Karen Peterson
Karl Switak
Joe & Diane Swart
Larry Williams
Friday, Ma 15
Arrive at the Casa Blana
JUNE 2015 EVENT CALENDAR
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Wednesday, June 3rd: Dine of the Month 5:30 @ Palms Grill
200 S. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma
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Friday, June 12th: Run to Carmel Valley Hosted by Al & Linda Guerra

Tuesday, June 16th: General Meeting @ Round Table Pizza
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Saturday, June 20th: Weekend Dine of the Month 5:30@ Cattlemen’s
5012 Petaluma Blvd. North, Petaluma
Club meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of the month
Dinner & social 6 pm, meeting 7 pm
Round Table Pizza 2065 Occidental Rd. Santa Rosa
Corvettes of
Sonoma County
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Rohnert Park, CA 94928