SWFCC May 2007 Newsletter
Volume 26 Issue 5
The Southwest Florida Vette Gazette is published monthly by the Southwest Florida Corvette Club, Inc. Sponsored by America's First Home Gene Suggs Division President 2007 SWFCC OFFICERS President: Judy Galewski 239-574-2571 jmgalewski@earthlink.net VP Ways & Means: Marshall Lieberman 239-762-2882 marshalll@comcast.net VP Competition: Dominic DiBattista 239-574-8204 janddincc@embarq.net Secretary: Joan DiBattista 239-574-8204 janddincc@embarq.net Treasurer: Sue Burch 239-936-3165 ssb3165@comcast.net NCCC Governor: Bev Dobbins 239-283-1452 bevdob@aol.com Web Master & Club Photographer Linda Duschl LJDuschl@comcast.net Public Relations Chairperson Armando Sampedro ALS2052 @earthlink.net Website: www.swflcorvetteclub.com E-mail address: info@swflcorvetteclub.com President’s Message Just a note to let everyone know that Car Show Season has wound down, so it will be a quiet summer again. Not too much coming up as far as competition is concerned, but we will have a few get-togethers anyway, Rehab Center in May, June 24th dinner at Mr. Burro, Fourth of July Parade on Pine Island, and Club Picnic in August among others. Please read the newsletter for a full agenda. If there is any other event of interest that you would like to suggest, please let me know and we will try to set it up. We wish all a happy summer, stay safe, and join us whenever you can. Judy Galewski Meeting Minutes for May 15, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Judy Galewski at 7:01 PM. Judy asked if there were any corrections to last month’s newsletter – a motion was made that April’s newsletter stands approved as circulated. TREASURER REPORT - Sue Burch read our current expenses and balance. If anyone would like a copy of the report, please contact Sue. The bank account has been closed at Sun Coast and Sue is in the process of opening a new account at Wachovia Bank. VP WAYS & MEANS - Marshall Lieberman announced that we have 57 members and 43 cars and we have 32 NCCC members. GOVERNOR’S REPORT – Bev Dobbins and Linda Duschl have entered the club web site in the NCCC contest. Linda is doing a great job with the site and we all hope she wins – GOOD LUCK. OLD BUSINESS- Saturday, May 12th – Some of the members met at Parrot Key for dinner and then enjoyed some great desserts at the Rupp’s condo. We had a great time and want to thank the Elaine & Ron for inviting us into their lovely home. Also, the famous “Passion” Pie recipe is in the newsletter for everyone to make and enjoy. Friday, May 18th - We will have a mini car show at the at the Community Rehab Center on Del Pardo Blvd. in Cape Coral. We have the chance to brighten the day for some of the residences. PUBLIC RELATIONS CHAIRPERSON REPORT - Armando Sampedro reported about the show in Miami and the Brackets & Sampedro’s took first place in the C5 & C6 Also, Armando and Linda Duschl met with the captain for the 2009 Bowling Green Trip and indicated more information will be coming in the upcoming months. VP OF COMPETION REPORT – Dom DiBattista discussed upcoming events and requested the members review the last few pages of the Newsletter and check the link sites for more information about the events that they may want to do as a club event. Also, Dom informed the club that we could purchase T-shirts in lemon yellow color with our logo on the back (like the black shirts used in the Edison Festival of Lights Event) for about $l0.00 each. The club decided on having the logo done in black on the lemon yellow shirt. We have a request for twenty-one shirts. The minimum quantity is 25 shirts. Information about Premier Production was past out to the members to review and to e-mail Dom with any questions. Dom will then get the answers for a discussion with the club at later date. NEW BUSINESS - Saturday, May 19th - Bev Dobbins has invited the club members to her place for a birthday celebration for her sons – one will be 50 and the other one will be 54. The party starts at 1:00PM and BYOB and a dish. Car Show & Watermelon Festival The event is in Arcadia – for additional Information see the events section. Saturday – June 9th Car show – River District, Ft Myers. Sunday, June 24th – Dinner Cruise – We will cruise to Mr. Burro’s Restaurant in Ft. Myers. Wednesday, July 4th – Parade on Pine Island Saturday, July 14th – Last car show at the River District. Sunday, August 19th – Club Picnic Debbie & Ernest have offered their home for the club picnic. BYOB and a dish. A sign up sheet for the dish that you will will be bringing will be past around at the next meeting. Sunday, September 9th – Corvettes in Venice Some of our members are going to go for the weekend. We are looking for information about places to stay from those that have been there before. Saturday, October 6th – Columbus Day Parade The club voted to send a copy of our newsletter to Corvettes on the Gulf and Corvettes of Naples. Linda Duschl, our Web Master & Club Photographer requested members to send her photos that you have taken at various events and she will put them on the web site. 50/50 - The lucky winner was Ron Rupp. A Certificate of Appreciation award was presented to Ernest our past President for all the work and support he has given to the club during 2005 & 2006 as president. A special award was presented to Debbie (the woman behind the President) for her dedication and service to the President and the club. We cannot thank Debbie & Ernest enough for all they have done for the club. You can see Debbie to place your order for club shirts. The cost is $30 and there are sample shirts for you to check sizing. Debbie can be reached at 239-458-9119. Two of our members have requested that – NO ONE PLANS ANY CORVETTE EVENTS FOR SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 15TH Debbie & Ernest will be married 40 years and will be re-newing their wedding vows. The club has been invited to share in this very special event. Don’t forget to mark your calendar for September 15th. BIRTHDAYS / ANNIVERSARIES Peggy Hoover Ernest McClellan If I missed anyone, especially our new members, for their birthday or anniversary, please let me know. Have a Happy Birthday. Don’t forget to bring new hats for – Barbara’s Friends at the Health Park – Oncology Department for the children that are receiving treatment for cancer. We donated 99 hats to Barbara’s Friends thanks to a very generous man at Fleamasters. Welcome to our Corvette Family – Matt & Julie Draper Their the proud owners of a 40 Anniversary edition Ruby 93 Coupe. Blaine Spivey Owns a 1962 White Corvette Bruce Vogel He joined the club last month and is the proud owner of a 2000 LS 1 Torch Red Convertible 1. What color first introduced on Corvette in 1954, omitted in 1955 then brought back in 1956, then deleted from 1970 through 1976? 2. What fourth generation Corvette was the first to use sequential fuel injection? Answers to last month’ Trivia 1. 1975 2. June 30, 1953 Who’s Your Daddy? Part I Edward N. Cole – 09/17/09 –05/02/77 Son of a dairy framer who wanted so much to be an automotive engineer. His hard work brought him to become Chief engineer of Chevrolet in 1952. His most important task was to develop a new engine for Chevy’s line up. That new engine was Chevrolets’ famous small block V8. It remained in production for 40years. This new V8 produced 195 bhp with a high lift camshaft and actually weighed 41 pounds less then the old Blue Flame six. In those early years when sales were so poor there was much talk about dropping production. Even with the V8, the Corvette still looked like a loser to GM Managers, who wanted the whole project stopped before it cost anymore money. Ed Cole said we loved that car and we weren’t going to let it go. Ed Cole’s famous quote – “Kick the hell of out the status quo” led the way. (To be continued) Remember this is your spot if you have something you want to sell. It does not have to be just parts for the Vette. OLD FASHIONED CREAM PIE Or “Passion” Cream Pie 1 Cup Sugar 1 ¾ Cups Cream 3 Rounded tbl. Flour Pinch salt Mix and pour into an unbaked pie crust and bake at 400 for 15 minutes or 375 for 30 minutes. ENJOY!!!!!! As usual, our ladies never let us down for the goodies. Judy brought some really tasty treats for everyone to enjoy. Thank you. TREATS FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE PROVIDED BY – Bev Dobbins Date – June 19th Meeting time – 7:00 PM When – THIRD Tuesday of the Month Place - Ft. Myers Christian Church 5916 Winkler Rd., Ft. Myers Some of our members have left for the North to enjoy their summer. We will miss you and look forward to your return. Have a safe trip. Fran & Ken Cina Elaine & Ron Rupp If you are aware that one of our members is ill, just had surgery or a death in the family, if you let me know, we will put the information in the newsletter or e-mail our members, so we can all send cards to help cheer them up. If you know of anyone interested in purchasing a new home, please, refer him or her to our sponsor: America's First Home Gary Neubauer VP of Sales Office (239) 939-3360 Cell (239) 229-2117 Please take a few minutes and review the following information. If any event is of interest to you, use the link and visit the site. We’ll be looking for input for future club events at our monthly meetings. If you would like to E-mail a suggestion I’d appreciate it. Thanks, Dom Upcoming Events & Site Links PERMANENT LINK TO THE CALENDAR AT CORVETTEFLORIDA.COM http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/calendar.php (Club events are shown in red) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18th Open House at the Senior Re-hab Center- Meet at Wachovia Bank – Cape Coral Pkwy at 9:30 am. We will do lunch afterwards. 19th Car Show & Watermelon Festival The Arcadia Watermelon Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2007, from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. This event will be held in downtown Arcadia. Enjoy a classic car show, poker run, pancake breakfast, crafts, food, all day entertainment, seed spitting contest, and watermelons galore. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- June 2007 3rdd 12th Annual Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce “TASTE OF THE BEACH” 11 AM to 5 PM 9th River District Saturday Night Cruise In and Block Party 24th Dinner at Mr. Burro’s restaurant --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 2007 14th River District Saturday Night Cruise In and Block Party --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- August 2007 10th –12th National Corvette Homecoming http://www.nationalcorvettehomecoming.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- September 2007 3rd Corvettes @ the Pier St, Petersburg http://www.baccvette.us/Event%20Info...er%20Sep07.jpg 9th Corvettes In Venice http://www.venicefloridacorvettes.com/index2.html 22nd 10th Annual Dimmitt Corvette Show Clearwater http://www.baccvette.us/Local%20Events.htm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- October 2007 6th Columbus Day Parade in Cape Coral this is a club event & more info. Will follow 27th Roger’s Cruizin Orlando http://www.rogerscorvette.com/ 27th Corvettes On The Gulf Annual Show (8am-3pm) 101 SW Pine Island Rd. Roger Dean Chevy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- November 2007 4th Corvettes in Motion Fun Run & Show Homosassa http://tccorvettes.com/ 10th & 11th Corvette Garden Party Clearwater http://www.baccvette.us/Local%20Events.htm 18th Corvettes of Naples Annual Vette Together for Charity Car & Truck Show @ the Riverview Corp. Center on Hwy 41 in Bonita Springs, just North of the Imperial River Bridge. Show open to ALL cars and trucks. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These are links to car shows in the state of Florida: http://www.carshownews.com/national/FL.htm http://www.floridacarclubs.com/cfm/s....cfm?cityid=46 |
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