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Greater Dayton Corvette Club FIBERGLAS FLASHES VOLUME XXVII, Number 10 October 2013 Officers Freddie Haugh President (937) 433-9578 freddie627@aol.com Dave First Vice President Statutory Agent (937) 667-7256 dave.first@goodrich.com Herb Smith Treasurer (937) 836-3824 hsmithusmc@aol.com Terri Kopa Secretary (937) 253-7834 lwkopa66@woh.rr.com Jerry Schlatter NCM Ambassador (937) 886-0140 1jerryandjill@sbcglobal.net Mike Jones Newsletter Editor Web Coordinator (937) 236-9995 mjones@donet.com Committee Chairs Carol Tavener Membership (937) 233-1400 dctav@att.net Sharon Pennell Social (937) 898-3021 slpennell@aol.com Don Pennell Public Relations (937) 898-3021 drpennell@aol.com
GREATER DAYTON CORVETTE CLUB (GDCC) Minutes October 16, 2013 Vice-president Dave First called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Thirty members were present. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUESTS Guests Jane and Bill Young, owners of a red 2003 50 th anniversary convertible, attended the meeting. Dave thanked the Club for the cards and flowers following his surgery. He passed on a thank you from Sam Lane for the flowers and cards sent in in the passing of Nancy. Dave also passed on a thank you from Judy Smith for the flowers and cards sent in the passing of her father. SECRETARY S REPORT Kitty Moorhead moved the minutes from the September meeting be accepted as written. Seconded by Pat Frymyer. TREASURER S REPORT Herb Smith provided the report. VICE PRESIDENT S REPORT Dave called for the following committee reports: SOCIAL Michele Bauer recapped the following: September 19-22: Terri Kopa stated that she and Larry had a good time at Mid-America s Funfest. There was a flyover of three bi-planes and the concert was great. Next year Vets and Vettes will be featured at Funfest. September 27-28: Judy Smith said that she and Herbie had a great time at the Route 66 Festival. Many Cozy Dogs were eaten. October 4-6: Michele said that 18 Club cars (8 caravanned) went to Vette Fest. October 6: Boris Tirpack won his race at Mid-America. His engine locked up and he finished the race in first gear. Congratulations Boris! October 20: Restoration Center Color Tour, Springboro. Drivers meeting at 1:00 p.m. and the tour starts promptly at 2:00 p.m. There will be food for sale at noon. October 26: Dinner out at El Meson in West Carrollton. Hosted by Greg and Gloria Hurwitz. November 7-9: NCM Vets n Vettes is a celebration honoring those who fought for our freedom. Contact Bob Stephens if interested in attending. November 16: Dinner out at Bravo near the Dayton Mall. Hosted by Greg and Gloria Hurwitz.
December 7: Annual banquet and Christmas party at Wyndham Garden South (formerly Holiday Inn) near the Dayton Mall. Call Wyndham directly at 434-8030 if you plan to stay and be sure to mention that you are with GDCC. Rooms are $69.00 which is $20.00 less than last year. Cost of the banquet is $50.00 per couple. If interested in MC duties, contact Michele. If interested in participating in the gift exchange for the Christmas party, bring a wrapped gift. Price range is $25.00. If anyone has pictures from club events/activities from this past year, e- mail them to Peggy DeLorenzo at robnpeg82 @woh.rr.com. She is putting together a slide show for the banquet. December 31: New Year s Eve Party, American Legion, Tipp City. John and Debbie Vanscoy will provide more information. MEMBERSHIP: Carol Tavener reported that we have 118 members. Carol sent cards to Sam Lane, Judy Smith and Dave First. Carol stated that Jerry and Debby McElroy s daughter is having surgery tomorrow. Keep them in your prayers. PUBLIC RELATIONS No report. EDITOR/ WEBMASTER No report. NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM (NCM) AMBASSADOR Jerry Schlatter stated the Corvette plant will begin assembly tours beginning October 14. Cost is $7.00 per person and reservations are required. Ohio and Western Pennsylvania Corvette Clubs are planning to caravan to Bowling Green for the 20th anniversary of the NCM in August 2014. Mike will resend the e-mail with the information. PRESIDENT S REPORT: No report. OLD BUSINESS Rob DeLorenzo said that if anyone plans to attend Peg s retirement ceremony, to contact one of the individuals listed on the announcement. You will need to provide your social security number as a limited background check will be conducted. Peg s retirement party with a band and food will be at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Dayton at 6:00 p.m.
New Business Dave indicated that November is the month to accept nominations for Club officers. Freddie, Dave, Herbie, and Terri stated that they would remain in office unless there are other nominations. Dave said that the Club is looking for a Public Relations person and one to take over Social duties at the end of the year. Giovanni s is having a Tour of Italy Dinner on October 29 at 6:30 p.m. Italian foods and wines will be featured. Cost is $52.50 per person. 50/50 drawing won by Russ Hodge: $37.00 Mike Jones moved the meeting adjourn. George Frymyer seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned. Respectively submitted, Terri Kopa
Coming Attractions Things to do, places to be January 15 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting February 3?? Super Bowl Party 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 15 Coco s Bistro Valentine Dinner 24 Shank s Daytona 500 Party March 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 23 Treasure Island Dinner Out April 17 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 20 Hamilton, OH Pyramid Hill 26-27 Bowling Green NCM Bash May 4 TBA Derby Party 7-9 Holmes County Amish Country Visit 11 St. Mary s Bud s Cruise In 15 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 25 Pennell s Dinner Out June 15 Pennell s Cookout 19 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 28 National Drive your Corvette to Work Day 30 Giovanni s 60 th Anniversary July 4 Centerville 40 th Americana Parade Hodge s After Parade Pool Party 14 Lancaster Corvette Gathering X 17 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting August 21 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 24 Indian Lake Cruise & Dinner Out 23-25 Carlisle, PA Corvettes at Carlisle September 2 Kettering Holiday at Home 19-22 Effingham, IL Mid America FunFest 18 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 27-29 Springfield, IL Route 66 Festival October 4-6 Gatlinburg VetteFest?? City BBQ Cruise-In 16 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 20 Color Tour Restoration Station 26 El Mason Dinner Out November 1 Crowne Plaza DeLorenzo Retirement 7-9 NCM Vets n Vettes 16 Bravo Dinner Out 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting December 7 Wyndham Annual Banquet/ Holiday Party 18 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 31 Tipp Legion New Year s Eve 37 MPH - The automobile speed below which most insects bounce off the windshield and above which they splatter on it.
Coming Attractions Something to Celebrate Birthdays November 5 Russ Hodge Rob DeLorenzo 7 Anita Stephens 11 Betty Kangas 12 Ed Jones 15 Dean Tavener Sachiko Thomas 19 Michael Foy 20 Richard McIlvain 21 Rick Queener 28 Sue Smith December 3 Judie Gilmore 6 Debbie Speidel 12 Sharon Pennell Barbara George 16 Jill First 20 Gloria Hurwitz 28 Pat Ritz 29 Boris Tirpack Anniversaries November 10 Scott & Linda Haas 11 Tom & Star Brooks December 2 Jon & Dotty Bevis 28 Tom & Doris Murph 30 Bob & Carol Miller GDCC Website Come visit us at www.daytoncorvette.com GDCC Mailing Address Greater Dayton Corvette Club PO Box 24266 Dayton, OH 45424-0266 Our Sponsor Buds Chevrolet St. Marys, Ohio (419) 394-2371 BudsChevy.com Monthly Meeting We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7PM, at Giovanni s, 215 W. Main St., Fairborn. All visitors are welcome.