September 2012
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September 2012
TOUCH OF GLASS CORVETTE CLUB NEWSLETTER VETTE CHATTER Volume 11 - Issue 9 - September 2012 At least once a year the TOGCC plans a weekend run to Mena, AR. This year we had seven cars and Bruce meet up at Peters Chevrolet on August 4th. From there we made our way up to our first stop at Beavers Bend State Park. Peters Chevrolet Is Proud To Sponsor Touch Of Glass Corvette Club Vette Chatter page 2 One of our fun stops is in Beavers Bend State Park Log Cabin Restaurant. After Lunch it was on to Talimean Drive. Talimean Drive is a winding mountain road that was apparently made for no other reason than for Corvettes to enjoy. You will occasionally find a Viper or Motorcycle on this road. Our next stop was for ice cream at the rest stop high atop this mountain Winding Stair National Recreation Area, Talimean Scenic Byway. Vette Chatter page 3 After another 10 miles or so we dropped down in Mena, AR to spend the rest of the day. A couple of the ladies made a short shopping trip. A couple took naps. And the rest gathered around the pool at the Sun Country Inn. Then on to the Chopping Block Steakhouse. Vette Chatter Page 4 After salads, baked potatoes, and some of the finest steaks around it was back to the motel to enjoy a beer or other beverage and the stories. This was a first class trip for a first class Corvette Club. What happened on this trip is open for all. Next year we can double up. Vette Chatter page 5 Vette Chatter Page 6 “Corvettes on the Rockies” By Roving Reporter and TOGCC Charter Member Ed Rohner This year we only had one TOGCC member make it to “Corvettes on the Rockies”. Ed was good enough to send us several pictures. I’m going to include some of them here for your viewing enjoyment. TOGCC has participated in Corvettes on the Rockies in past years. Previously this show was held in Breckenridge, CO and this year moved to Winter Park. If we plan ahead this might be a good trip for us to attend next year. Vette Chatter Page 7 “Dinner Run to Rear of The Steer-Omaha” Saturday Aug.25 we had 20 TOGCC members meet at Peters Chevrolet for a diner run to Omaha, TX. All was going well until we got to Lone Star where Evan & Linda Spicer had a blow out. Needless to say this ruined the day for the Spicers. After a road side repair they returned to Longview. The rest of us continued to Omaha and had dinner at the Rear of The Steer. I heard no complaints, The food was good. We’ll put this on our list. Good Friends, good food, outstanding beautiful Corvettes, and short drive on some of the best East Texas Roads. Vette Chatter Page 8 “New Members and Old Members with new Corvettes” Mark and Renette Callahan 1981 Yellow C3 Only 60,000 original miles Tom and Kathy Chupik New Grand Sport “Very Sad Day” Wednesday August 29 we lost our very good friend. Chuck McGregor was a Charter and founding member of the Touch Of Glass Corvette Club. For several years Chuck was Ac- tivity Director, planned our Colorado Vacations, road rallies, and was Ambassador to the Corvette Museum. Chuck loved the most powerful Corvettes, he had many down through the years. He loved Mustangs, drag racing and helping everyone within and outside of the Club. Chuck was my traveling buddy, and I do miss him. Dennis Vette Chatter Page 9 CLUB ACTIVITIES September 1 Winnsboro Car Show September 4 TOGCC Club Meeting at the Jalapeno Tree September 8 Marshall Cruise Night September 22 Southern Knights Corvette Show @ Shreveport, LA Chevyland Dealership October 4-7 Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend First Tuesday of each month join us at the Jalapeno Tree Restaurant in Longview, Texas for the Monthly TOGCC Club Meeting. Restaurant is at the intersection of highway 259 and highway 80. Come early and join us for dinner and great company. Restaurant starts seating at 5:45 pm and the Club Meeting starts at 6:30. See you there!!!!! Interested in advertising your business Please Contact Linda Spicer WEEKLY E-MAIL NOTICE: If you are not receiving your weekly Club Activities e- TOGCC Advertising mail, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and we can update our address. VETTE CHATTER The Monthly Newsletter of the Touch Of Glass Corvette 2011 TOGCC Officers / Other Positions Jim Spearman President Evan Spicer Vice President Russ Shepard Website Administrator 903--918-2515 903-238-6521 903-237-8274 Sheryl Caraway Secretary 903-522-1260 Linda Spicer Treasurer 903-235-2019 Russ Shepard NCM Ambassador 903-237-8274 Peters Chevrolet Directory Dennis Dick Newsletter Editor 903-736-4537 John Paul Activities Director 903-985-3131 www.peterscars.com (877) 615-3187 Doin Tipton Board of Director 903-235-2130 Wayne White Club Shirts 903-240-5155 Deb Rada Court. Card Coordinator 903-565-0015 Website: TOGCC.org The deadline for all newsletter articles will be the 20th. of each month. E-Mail to [email protected] All Contributions Welcome SCOTT PETERS GENERAL SALES MANAGER 903-2913329 RANDY DUGAN CHEVROLET SALES MANAGER 903-2913356 DAVID TAYLOR PARTS & SERVICE DIRECTOR 903-2913369 SCOTT DARCEY CHEVROLET PARTS MANAGER 903-2913366 JOE JORDAN MORPAR PARTS MANAGER 903-2913330 ISAAC TOVAR CORVETTE SALES SPECIALIST 903-2913350 EDDIE WILLIAMS CHEVROLET SERVICE ADVISOR 903-2913347 PATTY BRYD CHEVROLET SERVICE ADVISOR 903-2913322 JOHN WIESINGER CHEVROLET PRODUCTION MANAGER 903-2913342 KEITH PETERS ACCESSORY & AFTERMARKET SPECIALIST 903-2913341 JEFF COLLINS DIGITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR 903-2913324