SWFCC February Club Newsletter
Volume 26 Issue 2
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 Secretary: Joan DiBattista 239-574-8204 janddincc@earthlink.net Treasurer: Sue Burch 239-936-3165 ssb3165@comcast.net VP Competition: Dominic DiBattista 239-574-8204 janddincc@earthlink.net NCCC Governor: Bev Dobbins 239-283-1452 bevdob@aol.com Website: www.swflcorvetteclub.com E-mail address: info@swflcorvetteclub.com President’s Message: WOW…That was some Club meeting. We have 9 new members and we welcome all of them. It will be great to get to know them during the next year and add their Vettes to the Southwest Florida Corvette Club family. WOW…that is some new sponsor we have…America’s First Homes and Gene’s business associates are great to work with and they are as enthusiastic as we are to be working together. WOW…That was some Cruise-in and Car show on February 13 that we conducted in Ft. Myers. 69 cars…meeting old friends and greeting new ones. Next year it will be bigger and better. Thanks to all who worked hard to make it a success. WOW…We have one great website. Thanks to Linda Duschl and her hard work, we have something to be proud of. www.swflcorvetteclub.com Send this to friends and family, I’m sure they will be interested in what we do as a Club. We have a full plate coming up for the next couple of months. Hope everyone will be able to join us for all the events in which we will be participating. And lastly…our next meeting will be a blast…please make sure you’re there, March 20th, the THIRD Tuesday of the month. Let’s have a full house. Judy Galewski Meeting Minutes for February 20, 2007 The meeting was called to order by Judy Galewski at 7:00 PM. January’s newsletter stands approved as circulated. Introduced our new members. We were found through our Web site and from the Festival of Lights Cruise – In Event. Welcome folks, we’re happy that you are here. TREASURER REPORT - Sue Burch: Read our current expenses and balance. If anyone would like a copy of the report, please contact Sue. VP WAYS & MEANS - Marshall Lieberman: We have 46 members and 38 cars. Also, Marshall has been in touch with several companies to come to our meetings to give a 15 – 20 minute talk. They are – Steve Leonard with Rev Extreme, Richard Hoffman with Hoffman Tuning and Phil Babcock with Phils Classic Car. The club voted on having guest speakers. A motion was made by Rudy and seconded by Guy. Also, the club has been invited to the grand opening of the restaurant – Mr. Burrow in the Allenpark Shopping Center on the 10th of March. GOVERNOR’S REPORT – Bev Dobbins: Checked with the members that belong to the NCCC, if they were receiving the Blue Bars Book and packet. Also, due to increased costs, the NCCC is trying to operate within their budget, they decided to cut back on the perks. The members with a spouse also in the NCCC, would receive only one pin and one calendar. They have saved $7,300 by cutting back. Also, Bev explained that we are required to have 51% of our members in the NCCC and how the money is split between the club and NCCC. We have insurance coverage for a million dollars for our events and activities by being a member. Marshall Lieberman signs our members up for the NCCC. Glen Hutchinson, the Regional Executive of the NCCC indicated that he is still looking into these changes. Corvettes of Naples are arranging to have a bus go to the next Governor’s Meeting in March. This will be Glen’s first meeting in his new position as the Regional Executive and they are looking for a big turnout to support him. If you would like to go with the group, contact Glenn at N2vettes @earthlink.net. COMPETITION – The Edison Festival of Lights Cruise - In was well received. There were 69 cars on display and the membership agreed to pursue participation next year. Dom DiBattista went over upcoming events between now and the end of March. There is a listing of events at the end of this newsletter. Sign up sheets were circulated for the following events: Sunday, February 25, 2007 - Vette & Chevy Show on the River There are two meeting places - First group will meet at 8:30 AM at the Cracker Barrel at SR 80 /I-75. This group will meet up with the rest of us at Jones Loop Rd exit of I-75 Rest Stop at 9:00 AM. Saturday, March 3, 2007 – Jackie’s Seafood Festival Meeting place is the Publix’s Parking lot at Pine Island & Burnt Store Road. Meeting time to be determined later. Saturday, March 3, 2007 - Jaycee Parade Meeting place is the Wachovia Bank at DelPrado & Cape Coral Parkway. Meeting time is 4:00 PM & don’t forget your candy and/or beads. Saturday, March 10, 2007 – Shrimp Festival Parade Meeting place is Summerlin & San Carlos Roads – the vacant filling station. Meeting time is 7:00 AM Don’t forget the candy & beads. Saturday, March 24, 2007 – Citrus County Corvette Club Host Hotel – Bella Oasis Hotel & Spa 4076 S. Suncoast Blvd Homosassa, Fl 352-628-4311 Back Up Hotel – Plantation Inn 9301 Fort Island Trail Crystal River, Fl 352-795-4211 There will be various meeting times and places to be finalized at our next meeting. OLD BUSINESS Judy thanked Linda Duschl for a beautiful Web site. Everyone is thrilled with the way it looks. Linda is doing a great job. Thank you!!!!!. Congratulations to Eileen & Rudy on becoming the proud grandparents of twin boys. We wish you and your family all the best. Some of our members attended the event in Old Town – January 19 – 21st. They had a great time and if you haven’t had the chance to go, put it on your calendar for next year. Judy thanked Armando for the great job he is doing with the Corvette Forum. He is keeping everyone out there informed of other events in the area. February 3rd, we had our garage sale and Debbie & Ernest were very nice about letting us invade their home again – Thank you!!!! The food was YUMMY – Elaine brought her sticky buns and they were sticky !!! Bill came with his famous Bloody Mary drinks and they were really bloody!!! Judy made her delicious breakfast buns and we all know what we think about Judy’s buns!!! Also, a big thank you to everyone that donated items and worked the garage sale. Even though the weather was rainy and cold, we had some laughs, good company, delicious food and drinks and made a few dollars. On Saturday, February 3rd, Joanne & Dan, Bev, Suzie, Judy & Bill, Joan & Dom had a table set up at Centennial Park. They were passing out flyers to promote the Cruise – In Event on February 13th. CLUB SHIRTS - 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. NEW BUSINESS - Linda and Armando provided some information about the Corvette Forum & the site Corvette Florida.com There is a link to the forum at the top of page 1 of the events Section of the newsletter. Consider bookmarking the site. It contains a lot of good information. Armando gave a re-cap of some events that were arranged through the forum – January 27 – Reflections in Glass in Boca There was a first & second place winner in the C6 & C5 categories. No names were given (Gee do you think it may have been Armando & Jim?) February 3 - Everglades Seafood Festival. There were between 17 – 19 cars that joined up to enjoy the ride and eat some good food February 11 – Quarter Deck Cruise Inn. They had between 40 – 60 Corvettes and at one point there were about 40 vettes cruising together on the turnpike. February 24 – The Swamp Cabbage Festival. This is a real down home event. Armando will provide more information on the Forum. Linda is in contact with the folks that are working on the 2009 National Corvette Homecoming Event in Bowling Green, KY. Keep this date open – August 10, 11, & 12, 2009. She has offered to assist with coordinating with the people in our area. More details will be coming. Run flats are now available from Firestone under the name Fire Hawk Armando indicated that they are a good tire and run much quieter. Don’t forget – Daylight Savings Time is Sunday, March 11th ROAD RALLY – Harold Hoover has planned a - “Know Your Corvette Rally” The rally is Saturday, March 31st, and will start at 2:00 PM from the Lowes parking lot at the corner of Colonial & Six Mile in Ft. Myers. Cost is $5.00 per car, of which will be returned as a 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winner. Each car will be required to purchase gas twice!!! FUN FUN FUN!!! At the end of the rally, everyone will be served Brats, condiments, baked beans, potato chips, beer or soda. If you enjoy driving your Corvette – THIS WILL BE YOUR DAY! I don’t know about the navigator??? THIS WILL BE A CHALLENGING RALLY SO BRING YOUR BEST NAVIGATOR! Ron was the lucky winner of the 50/50. BIRTHDAYS / ANNIVERSARIES There are no birthday or anniversary celebrations this month on my list. If I missed anyone, please let me know and we wish you a Happy One!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! 1. What year did Corvette first offer disc brakes? 2. What date did the one millionth Corvette roll out? 3. What is the published top speed of the 2005 C6 Corvette? Answers to last month’ Trivia 1. 1953 2. Flint, Michigan 3. 300 were produced, then in December 1953, production line was moved to St. Louis, Mo. The Old “Vette By Roger Wisniewski. Oh what a joy to wake up and see This coup, sitting there, waiting for me. Getting in or out isn’t as easy as it once was Sure gives the neighbors a chuckling buzz. The key is in and the engine lights up with a roar Back out and down the street careful not to put it to the floor. On the highway she cuts a slick figure with ease. No finer warmth than to feel that breeze. Those young kids with their hot cars and gals close by But as I drive past, it is this “Vette that catches her eye. A few Corvettes before and how I remember that ‘ 65 blue My heart is here now, with my Stingray – a white ’72. Mike & Sally Blackmore They have a 1989 dark blue Convertible Fran & Ken Cina They are the owners of a 2004 yellow convertible with a tan top Jean & John Kakatsch They drive a 2003 gray Convertible with a black top Guy Neroni Drives a 2003 50th Anniversary red corvette Sharon & Lesley Stein Proud owners of a two-tone White & blue 1967 Stingray Convertible Welcome, we’re happy that you joined our club, and we’re looking forward to getting to know you and have you join in the fun. We had 27 members in attendance, which included our new members that joined this evening. Chuck Jones attended our Festival of Lights Cruise – In Event and he has a car for sale. It is a light gray 2001 Corvette Z06 with less then 7,000 miles. You can reach him at brainstormllc@msn.com or give him a call at 239-738-2227 for more information. We enjoyed some yummy goodies thanks to Elaine & Ron Rupp. Thank you. TREATS FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE PROVIDED BY – Karen Sampedro Date – March 20th Meeting time – 7:00 PM When – THIRD Tuesday of the Month Place - Ft. Myers Christian Church 5916 Winkler Rd., Ft. Myers 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. FUTURE FUND RAISERS - Any suggestions for fundraisers for the future can be e-mailed to any board member or brought up at a meeting. We need your ideas, help and support to make our club grow and be successful. KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A HOME? ASK THEM TO CONSIDER OUR SPONSOR America's First Home Gene Suggs Division President Division Office 4218 Cleveland Ave N. Ft. Myers, Fl 33901 239-939-3360 Upcoming Events & Site Links PERMANENT LINK TO THE CALENDAR AT CORVETTEFLORIDA.COM http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forums/calendar.php February 2007 22nd to 25th ZephyrHills 33rd Annual Winter AutoFest http://zephyrhillsauction.com/ 24th Lakes Park 30th Annual Festival of Wheels See Keels & Wheels magazine for an entry form 24th & 25th LaBelle, --Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival (with deference to Armando) http://members.aol.com/browne/scf.html 25th Corvettes of Charlotte County--Vette & Chevy Show Punta Gorda http://www.corvettesofcharlottecounty.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ March 2007 3rd JACKIE’S FAMILY RESTAURANT SEAFOOD FEST to benefit Kids with cancer 3002 Stringfellow Rd. St. James city Noon till’ ? 3rd Celebrate Cape Coral Parade Sponsored by the JayCees Parade begins at 6:30 3rd Eckler's Open Car, Truck & Street Rod Benefit Show Hosted By The TITUSVILLE CORVETTE CLUB 10th Shrimp Festival More info to follow 10th West Coast Muscle Car Club CAR & TRUCK SHOW Naples http://www.premiumcarshows.com/PDFs/wcmcc0307.pdf 11th Southwest Florida ALL GM SPRING FLING Port Charloette Show Info Lenny Rifkin 941-627-6835 24th Corvettes in the Sunshine, IV, Homosassa, FL., sponsored by Citrus County Corvette Club http://www.citruscorvettes.com/CITSS...lVersion3b.pdf 24th Central Florida Corvette Assoc. & CLASSIC CHEVROLET CAR, TRUCK SHOW http://www.premiumcarshows.com/classic_chevy0307.html 25th Chasco Fiesta 2007 Hosted by the Gulfside Corvette Club http://www.gulfsidecorvettes.com/Chasco.pdf 31st ROAD RALLY and Eats Harold Hoover has graciously offered to host this event 31st Corvettes of Naples trip to the Barrett-Jackson auction 31st Eckler’s 28TH ANNUAL CORVETTE REUNION http://www.ecklers.com/reunion_car.asp --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- APRIL 2007 8th Fifth annual All-Chevy Show. Open to any model Chevrolet, any year, classic, Corvette, modified, street rod, or truck. Show will be held at Cox Chevrolet, 2900 Cortez Road, Bradenton, Florida. Registration fee: $10/vehicle. Dash plaques to first 100 cars. Sponsored by Gulf Coast Corvette Club. Info: RJ: (941) 752-1917. 14th Corvettes @ Uptown Altamonte Altamonte Springs Florida Corvette Club 8 AM - 4 PM $35 registration More info at http://floridacorvetteclub.com/activ...ltamonte07.pdf 21st 5TH ANNUAL VETTES AT THE PORT Port Canaveral http://www.capekennedycorvetteclub.com/ 29th Twenth annual Wings over Miami Corvette show and vintage aircraft display hosted by the Sunshine Corvette Club at the Wings over Miami vintage aircraft museum at the Kendall-Tamiami executive airport. Pre-registration $20; registration the day of the show $25. registration includes air museum admission for two. Spectators admission $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Trophies, raffle, door prizes, and food. Raffle grand prize is a half-hour ride in a WWII T-6 trainer. Info:(305) 887-7429 (305) 274-7977 or fej62@bellsouth.net. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAY 2007 5th Corvettes On The Circle 2007 Saint Armands Circle , Sarasota, Florida For further information Call or E-Mail: Jeff Bolton (941) 379-2652 info@corvettesonthecircle.com http://www.corvettesonthecircle.com/ 12th The 9th Annual Corvette River Cruise In Fort Pierce City Marina: Fort Pierce Fl http://www.cruisincorvettes.com/newspdf/0512.pdf 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 http://corvettehomecoming.com/ |
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