January 2007 Club Newsletter
Volume 26 Issue 1
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 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 As we begin this new year of 2007, we would like to thank Ernest and Debbie McClellan for the great job they have done for this club for the past two years. Greg Zaiser, we thank you and Jill, too. We now move on to face whatever 2007 will bring for us. The first challenge is to get our Website up and running. We will need to do that in order to get the word out about what a great club we are. The second challenge is being successful in our upcoming Edison Festival of Lights Cruise-in and Block Party. I know everyone will pitch in and make sure it is a grand show. The third challenge we were about to face was to find a new sponsor to help us continue our club activities and the charitable and benevolent work we would like to pursue. That challenge was met by one of our own members, Gene Suggs, who is the Divisional President for AMERICA’S FIRST HOME builders. He has offered their sponsorship effective immediately. There is only one way to thank Gene and his company. WE LOVE YOU, GENE, and AMERICA’S FIRST HOME!! Judy Galewski Meeting Minutes for January 15, 2007 Prior to the meeting being called to order, Judy went over the rules for the “Lose Weight Contest”. The meeting was called to order by Judy Galewski at 7:03 PM. Judy thanked our previous officers Ernest and his secretary Debbie Greg and his secretary Jill for doing a great job for the club. A motion was made by Dan Irons and seconded by Ernest McClellan to accept the minutes from December 2006 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 41 members and 30 cars. Also, Marshall handed out a copy of the members’ list to verify that their information is correct GOVERNOR’S REPORT – Bev Dobbins: No report for this month COMPETITION – 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. The membership approved of sending a membership mailing list with only the following information – name, mailing address and year of Corvette(s) owned to Eckler’s so that we can obtain “stuffers” for goody bags. Joanne Irons made the motion for approval and it was seconded by Ernest McClellan. OLD BUSINESS Judy thanked Eileen & Rudy Nielson and Christine & Sam for inviting the members to their home to watch the boat parade. Everyone had a fun time. Judy thanked Judy & Bill Galewski for a fun time Christmas Eve at their home. Everyone that attended the event enjoyed good food and lots of laughs. Judy thanked the members that attended the Corvettes on the Gulf - Toyota Car Show. We had 11 club cars and one guest car. We all had a good time and are happy to support our “sister” club. Bev read the thank you card from Karen & Mike Swayze for the wedding gift. We all wish them much happiness and will be missed. Linda Duschl is working on the Web Site and the site is paid for the next three months. NEW YEAR’S DAY - Armando & Linda arranged for an outing for New Year’s Day. We had about 12 cars and went to the Gator Hammock BBQ in Felda. It certainly was a unique experience. We did get to enjoy some really tasty BBQ. A special thank you to Robert Duschl for arranging the parking for our cars. Too bad some of us left before they started shooting the watermelon!!! Thanks for a fun day and a different way to start the New Year. NEW BUSINESS - Everyone agreed that each member will pay $5.00 per sign for new color laminated signs for their car(s). Elaine Rupp thought the signs were classy and that Dom did a great job putting it together. We have 9 members that signed up to have name tags made. Joan and Dom will be getting them priced and then made. There are 10 people that signed up for the “Lose Weight Contest”. There will be a first, second & third place winner. CLUB SHIRTS - Debbie & Ernest McClellan worked very hard to get our new logo ready for our new shirts. Debbie is taking orders for shirts. Each shirt will cost $30.00. If you did not place your order at the last meeting, either e-mail or call Debbie to place your order and arrange to send your money to her. GREAT JOB DEBBIE & ERNEST! Bev Dobbins has offered to bring the beverages to the meeting. We want to thank Joanne & Dan Irons for handling this thirst-quenching task. 50/50 – Dan Irons has relieved Bill Galewski. Thank you Bill for all your efforts. Rehabilitation Center - We will be preparing goody bags for the seniors at the center again this year. However, we will be planning to start the prep work in the summer. More details will follow. CORVETTE FORUM - Armando Sampedro is doing a wonderful job with the Corvette Forum. He is posting our events and keeping us informed about other club events that are coming up. We really appreciate his help and support with the Forum. THANKS FOR TAKING THE INITATIVE!!!!. FEBRUARY 3, 2007 Garage Sale - Get your closets, garages and kitchens cleaned out and get your “stuff” to the McClellan’s for the GARAGE SALE. We have 17 people that signed up to help on Saturday (3rd) and maybe 7 for getting the work completed on Friday morning. Don’t forget – Friday be at the McClellan’s at 9:00 AM and Saturday be at their house between 7:00 – 7:30 AM! NCRS Event - Passed around the sign up sheet for those that will be attending. Hope everyone has a safe trip and a great time. ROAD RALLY – Harold Hoover will be arranging a road rally for the club. Details will follow at a later day. Thanks Harold for handling this event. FUTURE FUND RAISERS - Poker Runs – Harold Hoover & Greg Zaiser will be looking into the first poker run and Armando Sampedro indicated that he would look into another run later in the fall. January 27, 2007 Sue Burch, Bev Dobbins, Joanne & Dan Irons, Judy & Bill Galewski, and Joan & Dom DiBattista will be working at the park, passing out flyers for our upcoming event. Thank you for giving up part of your day for this event. SAVE THIS DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2007 We will hold our first car show in downtown Ft. Myers, in conjunction with the Edison Festival of Lights. It will be from 4:00 PM til 9:00 PM. Spectators’ Choice. Advertising, etc. will be provided by the Festival budget. Italian Pound Cake 3 Cups of Flour, not sifted 3 Cups of Sugar 2 Teaspoons of Baking Powder ¾ Cup of Butter – softened ¾ Cup of Shortening, Crisco 1 Cup of Milk 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl Beat with electric mixer at high speed for 5 ½ minutes Pour batter into a greased (not floured or lined) angel food pan Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 20 minutes 1. What was the first year of Corvette production? 2. Where was the first Production line located? 3. How Many units were produced? Check next month’s newsletter for the answers. New Members Welcome Roger Wisniewski Roger was a big hit with the ladies & children at the Corvettes On The Gulf Toyota Car Show. He let them sit in his car and pretend they were driving. Roger has a “72” white coupe. He also wrote a short poem about his vette that will be published in the next Vette Gazette. We have two new associate members – Norma & Jim Brackett Norma is Karen Sampedro’s sister WELCOME, WE ARE HAPPY THAT YOU DECIDED TO JOIN OUR CLUB. Our new member Roger picked the winning ticket for the 50/50. The winner - Armando Sampedro won $26.50 We had 23 members in attendance and one guest the Sampedro’s 3 month old granddaughter. We’ll get them interested in cars at any age! BIRTHDAYS / ANNIVERSARIES 01/01 Greg Zaiser 01/12 Robert Duschl 01/22 Karen Sampedro 01/26 Charle Morgan 01/13 Judy & Bill Galewski CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! If you have something you want to sell? Then this is the spot for you!!! TREATS FOR OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE PROVIDED BY – Would someone like to volunteer? Just e-mail Joan and let her know. Thanks Date – February 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. Robert Duschl could use a card shower, he had knee surgery. Please send him a card to let him know that we are thinking of him. Any suggestions for fundraisers for the future can be e-mailed to any board member or brought up at a meeting. We need you ideas, help and support to make our club grow and be successful. KNOW SOMEONE LOOKING FOR A HOME? ASK THEM TO CONSIDER OUR SPONSOR 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/calendar.php (Club events are shown in red) January 2007 18th - 20tht The 2007 NCRS Winter Regional Meet will be held in OLD TOWN, Kissimmee, http://www.ncrsfl.org//29regional.htm 20th Edison Region AACA 16th Annual Open Car Show JayCee Park, Cape Coral For further info. Call Larry 239-458-2767 21st 11th Annual Wonderful World of Corvettes Kissimmee http://classiccorvettes.org/2007.htm 27th Reflections in Glass XXIV & Chevy Car and Truck Show Boca Raton http://www.americascorvetteclub.com/...XXIV_Flyer.htm 27th Seahawk Car Fest Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd. Call for details 458-0996 or 214-2276 28th Town Lakes Annual Car & Truck Show Lehigh Acres For further info. Call Lenny 239-369-8389 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ February 2007 3rd Garage Sale at the McClellan’s Tuesday. 13th We will hold our annual car show in downtown Fort Myers, in conjunction with the Edison Festival of Lights. It will be from 4:00 PM til 9:00 PM 24th & 25th LaBelle, --Annual Swamp Cabbage Festival (with deference to Armando) http://members.aol.com/browne/scf.html 24th Festival of Wheels Lakes Park, Fort Myers For further info. Call Jeff 239-574-9475 25th Corvettes of Charlotte County--Vette & Chevy Show Punta Gorda http://www.corvettesofcharlottecounty.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ March 2007 3rd Eckler's Open Car, Truck & Street Rod Benefit Show Hosted By The TITUSVILLE CORVETTE CLUB 10th West Coast Muscle Car Club CAR & TRUCK SHOW Naples http://www.premiumcarshows.com/PDFs/wcmcc0307.pdf 10-11 49TH ANNUAL FORT MYERS BEACH LIONS CLUB SHRIMP FESTIVAL & PARADE 24th Corvettes in the Sunshine, IV, Homosassa, FL., sponsored by Citrus County Corvette Club http://www.citruscorvettes.com/CITSS...alVersion3.pdf 24th Central Florida Corvette Assoc. & CLASSIC CHEVROLET CAR, TRUCK SHOW http://www.premiumcarshows.com/classic_chevy0307.html 31st Corvettes of Naples bus trip to the Barrett-Jackson Auction Is there an event you would like added or is there one you would like to start, if so, send the info to janddincc@earthlink.net |
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