The Grand Sport. The Grand Sport. Sponsor: AutoNation Chevrolet, Gulf Freeway FEBRUARY 2014 CONTENTS

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1 San Jacinto Cor vette Club, Inc. The Grand Sport The Grand Sport Newsletter - Houston, Texas FEBRUARY 2014 CONTENTS Cover 1 President 2 Sponsor _3 Membership 4 Activities _5 Governor _6-7 Board of Directors Min. 8 NCM Report 9-11 NCM Thermometer _ 12 Father/Son Adventure Bandit Run 15 Chili Cook Off Feb Dates and Calendar Upcoming Events Ads Charities 27 SJCC Page 28 Sponsor: AutoNation Chevrolet, Gulf Freeway

2 FROM THE PRESIDENT The Grand Sport February 2014 Brrrrrr! Hope everyone is keeping warm. What a crazy few weeks we have had. I heard a few club members have been in hospital with different issues including a case H1N1!! Hope they are all feeling better soon. I didn't make the Bandit Run but heard we had a HUGE turnout! Jeb and Lori always do such a great job. A big thank you to them for organizing such a big group. Close to a 100 people I heard. The Chili Cook off was another great success, with this being the 9th year that Sharon and Tom have kindly let us descend on their barn. Another fantastic bonfire as well! A big THANK YOU to this year s judges they were serious! They spent a couple hours researching the web for the best way to judge a good chili! Check our pages 15, 16, 17 of this newsletter, as well as, our Shutterfly site there are great photos from both of these events! Remember that club shirts can be ordered through Once you are on the site, go to "online store". Down the left hand side you will see San Jacinto Corvette Club, select and order from there. As we look ahead, February brings us the Valentine Day Rally. If you have an idea for an event, please contact Valarie Hendershot and she will be more than happy to help you work through the process of putting on an event. For those of you who were at the January club meeting, remember to put your loose change in your SJCC coin tin. If the tin is full, just put the coins in a zip lock bag and bring it along to the next club meeting. Remember to put your name on the bag. For those who didn't make the last club meeting make sure you see Ken Bakenhus to get your SJCC coin tin. Save the Wave Suzanne Page Up Page Down 2

3 From Our Sponsor AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway We want to earn your business WARNING: The C7 Z06 will have enough down force to push California into the ocean, enough power to cross the U.S. at warp speed, and the looks to get into the Miss America pageant! WELL.MAYBE THAT S JUST A LITTLE HYPERBOLE! Detroit Chevrolet today introduced the most track-capable Corvette in the brand s history the 2015 Corvette Z06. It elevates the performance envelope for Corvette with unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an all-new supercharged engine, and an all-new, highperformance eight-speed automatic transmission all building on the advanced driver technologies introduced on the Corvette Stingray. The new Z06 delivers levels of performance, technology and design that rival the most exotic supercars in the world, said Mark Reuss, president, General Motors North America. And the Z06 leverages the engineering expertise of GM, offering the choice of two world-class transmissions, supercar performance without supercar fuel consumption, and technologies that make it easier to fully enjoy the incredible experience of driving it. The 2015 is the first Corvette Z06 to offer a supercharged engine, an automatic transmission and, thanks to a stronger aluminum frame, a removable roof panel. The new, supercharged 6.2L engine is expected to deliver at least 625 horsepower (466 kw), and can be matched with either a seven-speed manual or an allnew, high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters for manual control. The aluminum frame carries over from the Corvette Stingray and will also be used essentially unchanged for the Corvette Racing C7.R. A track-focused Z07 Performance Package adds unique components for true aerodynamic downforce, Michelin Pilot Super Sport Cup tires for enhanced grip, and Brembo carbon ceramic-matrix brake rotors that improve braking performance and contribute to greater handling through reduced unsprung weight. Although development testing is ongoing, the Z07 package has already recorded some of the fastest lap times ever for a Corvette, surpassing even the ZR1. Best Regards, Paul Fisher, Fleet Manager (281)

4 MEMBERSHIP REPORT Membership February ended with a membership count of 207. The corrected count at the beginning of 2014 is 167 plus 3 Lifetime SJCC members (Jack Cannata and Marv and Harriet Brittenham), or 170. This is a renewal rate of 82%, with 70-80% being typical. At the 1/20/2014 Board meeting one new member was approved and 3 more renewals were received, for a total of 174. Please welcome the return of former member Stu Miller of Bellaire with his black 2002 Z06; he has participated in our last few meetings and events. New membership and late renewals remain at $70 (single) and $90 (couple). Please make your check payable to SJCC and mail to me, or give it to me or an officer. Thanks! Paul Grout/SJCC Membership: 2605 Lakeway Dr., Seabrook TX THE ART BUSHELL CRITERIA WHO IS Art Bushell? And WHAT IS the Art Bushell Criteria? I was in college, and my neighbor Art was in high school. He got me hooked on hot rodding in the late 50s, and convinced me I could take on a project myself. And so I did on weekends and summers with the help of his tips, leads, and contacts. And with a few junk yard parts. And pieces from scrap metal yards. And a Sears oxy-acetylene torch and some welding practice. And a rented spray painter. And half of my Dad s 2-car garage (ie, paint booth). I did it. That s the short story. Fast Forward to January, Talking to my friend Art two weeks ago, the conversation turned to car clubs and membership. Turns out he belongs to four clubs! Why? He enjoys them, enjoys the people. But he s very selective he has a criteria: He only joins a car club if at least three people shake his hand and introduce themselves to him at his first meeting, or else it s his last. When they show a welcoming interest, they have earned his membership. At your next SJCC meeting, at the next event you attend, at the next meal you share with fellow members, talk to someone you don t know, especially those new in the last 2-3 years. Each month, read about the new members in the GS Membership article and make a point to talk to them. Learn faces and names in our Shutterfly ( photo page -- click on the SJCC Members button next to the Home button. (To get an SJCC Shutterfly account, contact Suzanne Ansley at suzvette01@hotmail.com.) NOTE: To find officers, directors, and chairpersons contact info, go to our web page and click on About Us/Officers and Directors. Happy 50 th Anniversary, Art and Vicki!! Paul Page Up Page Down 4

5 ACTIVITIES From Val Remind 101 Text Sign up Now!!!!!!!!!!! We all live such busy lives that it is easy to forget some of the fun stuff. Remind 101 is a free program that I am implementing this year to help me keep you up on all the fun and fantastic activities that are planned. There is not a response feature on Remind 101 and it is private. Plus, you can unsubscribe at any time. I will send out reminders a week before each event and again a day before each event. Hopefully this will help you plan in advance and not sleep through something great. Sign up is as quick and easy as sending a text message and will work on any phone that can receive a text message. Step 1 Send this text to the number Step 2 --You will receive a thank you for joining message. Step 3 Wait to receive your first update about What s Happening. Please sign up today. Valarie Hendershot Activity Director Val.hendershot@gmail.com

6 FROM THE GOVERNOR From Governor s Desk February 2014 There's always a lot going on at the national and regional levels so visit the websites posted at the bottom of this article. I'll do my best to keep you informed with what's going on with NCCC and the Southwest Region. SOUTHWEST REGION: The 2013 Southwest Region Awards Banquet is scheduled for Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1815 South Meridian Ave., Oklahoma City, OK. The evening will be hosted by the Oklahoma City Corvette Club and the Regional Officers. Please plan on attending this fun event and cheer for SJCC members who will be receiving awards: MEN: WOMEN: Bob Pattillo 1 st Place Marlene Pattillo 5 th Place Gilbert Fergerson 13 th Place Brenda Fergerson 9 th Place Ken Bakenhus 200+ points Ann Bailey (11 th Place) 200+ points Nick Bailey 200+ points Suzanne Ansley (13 th Place) 200+ points Top 10 racers will be honored, as well as those receiving a minimum of 200 points. The agenda includes dinner, awards presentation, and listening & dancing music provided by Dale Wehba. The flyer will be posted on the SJCC and SW Region websites and pre-registration must be postmarked by Feb. 22 nd. Although the competition schedule for the Southwest Region is on our club calendar, visit for more details and information. When flyers are received they will be posted on the SJCC website, as well as the SW Region website. Page Up Page Down 6

7 Schedule of Regional Events (including national & regional governors meetings) to help you mark your calendar through this summer: 2/21-22 Nat l Governors Meetings in St. Louis 3/15 SW Region Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City 3/16 SW Region Governors Meeting in Oklahoma City 4/6 1 st Choice: 7 Low Speed Autocrosses Texas Outlaws Corvette Club 4/ st Choice: 14 LS Autocrosses (Waco) CenTex & MidCoast Corvette Clubs 4/25-26 Nat l Governors Meetings in St. Louis 5/3-4 1 st Choice: events & location TBD Longhorn Corvette Club 5/9 Driving School/Track Day (non-sanctioned) at Hallet Motor Racing Circuit 5/ st Choice: 14 High Speed Autocrosses at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, OK 5/ st Choice: 14 LS Autocrosses (location TBD) CV & CCT 5/ st Choice: 7 LS Autocrosses (OKC) / Thunder Valley in Noble, OK 5/24 SW Region Governors Meeting in Oklahoma City 6/7-8 1 st Choice: 14 LS Sheriff s Facility in OKC TVS/SCCC 6/ st Choice: events/location TBD Cowtown Vettes (BRCC/CCT) 8/25-29 NCCC Convention NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs): You should have received your NCCC Membership Packet in the mail from NCCC containing your 2014 NCCC Membership Card, as well as a green form for the purchase of raffle tickets for the 2014 Corvette to be given away this summer. If you did not receive your packet, please let me know. Remember to send Paul Grout, any change in address, phone number, address, new or different corvette, etc. so we can keep the NCCC membership database up-to-date. Get the most corvette fun through NCCC, the Southwest Region and the San Jacinto Corvette Club and make these your FAVORITES: Get out and enjoy driving your vette. Marlene Pattillo SJCC Governor

8 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING SAN JACINTO CORVETTE CLUB, Inc Board of Director s Meeting Minutes for Grand Sport December 16, 2013 The Board of Directors of the San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. held the monthly meeting at Auto Nation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway, Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas A quorum of the Board was present. President, Suzanne Ansley, called the meeting to order at 7:05 P. M. Directors in attendance were Ken Bakenhus, Frank Bobbie, Bob Pattillo, Mark White, and Charles Ynman. Carolyn Cannata did not attend. Officers present were: Suzanne Ansley, Mike Kochanowsky, Marcia Ynman, Chip Pearce, John Walker, Patty Walker, and Paul Grout. The Board approved the Board of Director s Meeting minutes from November Vice President s Report: Mike Kochanowsky submitted the final expenses associated with the SJCC Christmas Party that was held on December 7 th. Treasurer s Report: John Walker distributed the Treasurer s Report to Board Member and announced the club s monthly expenses. The Board approved the report and monthly expense. Membership: Paul Grout advised that membership remains at 209. Activities Report: Chip Pearce announced the following activities: February 15 Valentine Day Rally Note that this is a proposed date change from February 22. Valarie and Walt Hendershot will be co-chairs for this event. SJCC participation in the following car shows with Mike Munoz as the coordinator: April 5 COACH at Sugar Land Town Square April 12 Space City Covettes and Crawfish in NASA May 4 Nat l Afro-American Corvette Club Fox & Hound on Westheimer in Houston The Board approved the above activities. National Corvette Museum Report: Ken Bakenhus discussed the following issues: The Motor Sports track is still under construction and on schedule. Ken will conduct raffles and auctions at club meetings to raise money for the One Acre Fund. News Editor Report: Patty Walker requested that all items be submitted as soon as possible for the next Grand Sport. Old Business: Suzanne Ansley advised that she would update the Standing Rules and By-Laws on Shutterfly when all changes have been approved. Ken Koenig made a presentation on the updated SJCC website. Suzanne asked that Ken provide a similar presentation to the club members at the January, 2014 meeting. Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Page Up Page Down 8

9 AMBASSADOR REPORT February 2014 Are you ready for a CARAVAN? Are your fingers starting to twitch and shake looking for the gearshift? Does your right foot keep pressing on the floor looking for the accelerator? If you are signed up for the Caravan Chat s, you probably have learned how to place 50 cubic feet of luggage into the rear of a Corvette convertible with the top down. The 20 th ANNIVERSARY NCM CARAVAN is less than seven months away. The number of SJCC caravan participants is up to 49. I spoke with Barren River Lodge and they are almost at 100% capacity. I told them we may need a couple more rooms and they agreed to hold back two more rooms for SJCC for a couple of weeks. I have included my list of SJCC caravan participants, please call or me if I have missed anyone or your plans have changed or you have decided to join us and need HOTEL or CARAVAN information. kbakenhus@att.net Cell: SJCC NCM ONE ACRE CLUB UPDATE Thanks to the generosity of the donors to the One Acre Club, as of we have raised $11, of the $15,000. Over the next six months we will have various items for sale, auction and always open to a donation to the One Acre Club in any amount. If you missed the January membership meeting, we handed out small pails for you to take home to throw your coins in and return them at the monthly meetings. I still have a few coin buckets if you need one. At the February membership meeting I plan to auction this autographed poster cover and poster from the November 2013 F1 Grand Prix races in Austin. Donated by Bill Heede.

10 I have a few of these sure to be, a TRUE SJCC COLLECTOR ITEM, 2014 Corvette atop of an authentic numbered brick from the original 1953 Corvette assembly plant in Flint, Michigan. The brick will come with a certificate of authenticity. I know you are asking yourself, How Do I get One of These? These are very limited and at the January membership meeting they were going like HOTCAKES at the IHOP. The only way to obtain one of these is by donating a minimum $200 to the One Acre Club. Now for those that have previously contributed, don t fret, your previous donation can be applied toward the $200. Please note, the Corvette is a 1:24 scale model, but the brick is actual brick size. I will also have a few 2014 dealer brochures for sale at $20 each. These brochures are full color and cram packed with many pictures that will have you wanting to run to your nearest Corvette dealer, of course that would be our club sponsor, AutoNation on the Gulf Freeway. In the March membership meeting we will be auctioning this beautiful 75 X92 quilt donated by Denise & Mike Munoz. All proceeds will go toward the SJCC One Acre Club. The quilt will be on display at the February & March membership meetings. For One Acre Club donations, please make checks payable to National Corvette Museum or NCM and forward them to me at a meeting or by mail. I will send the checks to the proper person at the NCM to ensure the donations are credited to the SJCC Any amount is appreciated, bring your donation to the club meetings or mail your donation to: Ken Bakenhus 3609 Pinemont Dr. Houston, Texas Save the Wave See you at the February meeting Ken One Acre Club fund. Page Up Page Down 10

11 San Jacinto Corvette Club NCM 20th Anniversary Caravan Participants 1/24/2014 Last Name First Name Start Location BG, KY Hotel Ansley Geoff Birmingham Barren River Ansley Suzanne Birmingham Barren River Averitt Mike? Barren River Averitt Brent? Barren River Bakenhus Ken Houston Barren River Bakenhus Marilyn Houston Barren River Bakenhus Robert Houston Barren River Bakenhus Amy Houston Barren River Berger Bob Houston Motel 6 Berger Kitty Houston Motel 6 Billington Charles Houston Barren River Billington Joleen Houston Barren River Bobbie Frank Houston N/A Bobbie Paula Houston N/A Cockrell Bill Birmingham Barren River Coghill Carol Birmingham Barren River Fergerson Gilbert Birmingham Barren River Fergerson Brenda Birmingham Barren River French Larry Houston Barren River French Vickie Houston Barren River Harris Bill Houston Barren River Zamaitis Patti Houston Barren River Heede Bill Birmingham Barren River Heede Alena Birmingham Barren River Holden Chuck Birmingham Barren River Holden Jill Birmingham Barren River Johnson Bob Houston Barren River Johnson Sandy Houston Barren River Kappel John Houston Motel 6 & Barren R. Kappel Ilene Houston Motel 6 & Barren R. Knowles Guy Birmingham Barren River Knowles Peta Birmingham Barren River Knowles Rolly Birmingham Barren River Knowles Taylah Birmingham Barren River Mellen Frank Houston Barren River Mellen Bernice Houston Barren River Pattillo Bob Birmingham Barren River Pattillo Marlene Birmingham Barren River Pearce Chip Houston Barren River Pearce Ginny Houston Barren River Pfau Joe Houston Barren River Pfau Lisa Houston Barren River Spaziani Mike Houston Barren River McGinnis Jeanne Houston Barren River Webber Larry Houston Barren River Ynman Charles Houston Barren River Ynman Marcia Houston Barren River Hernandez Thomas-Toast?? The Lodge is located 21 miles from the NCM Barren River Lake State Resort Park State Park Road, Lucas, KY Lodge Rooms $ tax August 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2014

12 NCM One Acre Club Lets see how fast we can make this thermometer pop its top! The One Acre Club is a program for individuals or groups to assist the NCM in funding the purchase of land to develop the Motorsports Park. In order to maintain an accurate record of the contributions please make checks out to NCM (National Corvette Museum) and mail to Ken Bakenhus, 3609 Pinemont Dr., Houston, TX or hand deliver the donations at activities or meetings. We will update the thermometer regularly to keep up with the progress of the clubs goal of $15,000 for the National Corvette Museum s One Acre Club. For more details on the One Acre Club contact Ken Bakenhus and/or checkout the website at Ken Bakenhus Page Up Page Down 12

13 FATHER AND SON THE ADVENTURE BEGINS, What could be better than picking up a new 2014 Corvette Stingray? How about picking up two 2014 Corvette Stingrays as a father and son duo. As soon as we saw the first pictures of the new 2014 Corvette Stingray we knew we were hooked! As more information started to roll out about the new Stingrays we decided that we had to have them. In June 2013 we finally made it out to some dealerships to pre order our cars. We opted to do a tandem Museum Delivery so we could pick them up from Kentucky and drive them back to Houston together. The wait was long, painful, and never seemed to end. We were on Chevrolet s website everyday and on the phone with them every other day looking for order updates. Finally the time had come and we got the update our cars were ready for pickup on November 7, The Museum Delivery was an amazing adventure. When we got to the museum we were instantly treated like kings. Apparently we are the only father and son duo to pick up cars together. The entire staff introduced themselves to us and welcomed us to our cars parked on display on Corvette Blvd. We also met our own personal tour guides who stayed with us throughout the entire day. After our morning introductions we were escorted over to the assembly plant for our VIP tours. Of course the first thing we noticed upon arrival was our name in lights above the door of the assembly plant. Taking a trip on the floor of the assembly plant was one of the coolest experiences we ve had. It was an intimate but laid back adventure as our personal tour guides took us around and showed us how the new Corvettes were built. We were able to meet and talk with some of the staff at the plant and we also watched the first Stingray Convertible, VIN #0001, run down the line. Truly a once in a lifetime experience. We made it back to the museum to start our museum tour. We were personally ushered through the entire museum from our very knowledgeable tour guides. The cars housed in this facility are nothing short of remarkable and it was a real pleasure to learn all the little details about each one. Like, did you know there is only one 1983 Corvette in existence, and the museum has it. Then, we moved onto the real exciting part of the day receiving our cars. We each got a personal walk through of our Stingrays and then finally we drove them out of the museum. When they drive a car out of the museum the whole staff comes to the floor and cheers you on as you ride out in style. Again, we felt like kings. We spent the next three days of our adventure driving back to Houston. We purposely took the long way home making stops in Tunica, Mississippi and Hot Springs, Arkansas. We made stops at every, and we mean every, rest stop along the way. As soon as we stopped the cars were mobbed by people asking questions, taking pictures, and wanting to hear the exhaust fire up. Watching the excitement on admirers faces was and still is an amazing feeling.

14 The pictures and the mobs never stopped around our cars. Every time we stopped at a restaurant we would watch the entire wait staff leave the restaurant to take pictures of our cars. This made for some slow service, but we didn t mind too much. Another new experience for us was getting pulled over by the cops so many times just to check out our cars. This was definitely a first for us and it was a little nerve racking since it happened often. We met one state cop in Arkansas that was ear to ear smiles about our cars. He was a motor head himself and was truly amazed at how beautiful the new Stingrays looked. We offered to race him in his hopped up dodge charger but he informed us that if he loses he will be pulling us over. We decided it was in our best interest to decline that offer. The rest of the drive was full of high speeds, cruising, lots of stops, and lots of paparazzi. It was an amazing trip that was made better by doing it as a father and son duo. Upon arriving home we instantly joined the San Jacinto Corvette Club, now the real adventure begins Adam Beaty Page Up Page Down 14

15 JANUARY 18, 2014 BANDIT RUN

16 SJCC CHILI COOK OFF SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 Page Up Page Down 16

17 Bevette's Confetti Dip Ingredients: 2 8oz Cans White Shoepeg Corn (Thoroughly rinsed and dried) 1 16oz Can Black Beans (Thoroughly rinsed and dried) 1 Medium Purple Onion (Chopped to size of black beans) 1 Box Cherry Tomatoes (Quartered to size of black beans) 1 Bunch of Cilantro (Finely chopped) 1 Lime 8 Large Jalapenos (Deveined, deseeded and chopped size of black beans) 3 Semi-Firm Avocados (Chopped to size of black beans) 1 Small Bottle of Wishbone Italian Dressing 3-4 Tablespoons Cumin Directions: In a large bowl, add beans, corn, jalapenos, cilantro, onion, 2 tablespoons of cumin, and a half bottle of Italian dressing and mix well. The add cherry tomatoes, avocado, juice from 1 lime, remaining cumin, and Italian dressing and mix gently. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving, but can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. Serve with tortilla chips or toast points and enjoy! (sorry there is no picture but the dip was all gone by the time we left) Adam Beaty "Trade Smart Win Smart"

18 HAPPY BIRTHDAY:FEBRUARY Fred Bakenhus Tony Rose John Kappel Ann Bailey Stephanie Meester Sharon Earnest Marilyn Bakenhus Nita Brantley Edwin Woods Marlene Pattillo Joleen Billington Rickey Marks Preston Franke ANNIVERSARIES:FEBRUARY Suzanne & Geoff Ansley Vickie & Larry French Janet & Paul Grout Valarie & Walter Hendershot Jill Holden Diane Lara-Hunziker Marlene & Bob Pattillo Karen & Al Schubert Jeri & Mark Veile IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE: JANUARY T.O.M Jeri Veile Golden Armadillo - Tim Mattingly Why me, Lord? - Walt Hendershot Hero Driver Rich Borremans I ll Never Do That Again! - Larry Webber Page Up Page Down 18

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20 February 15 th 2014 Valentine Progressive Lunch Rally We will meet at 9:00am at the Starbucks on FM 518, Pearland, TX, We are asking for $ 5.00 per person which may be collected on the day of the rally. Prizes will be awarded for: The most correct answers The closest travel time. The best dressed Valentine couple. Contact: Walt Or Valarie Continue to the next page Page Up Page Down 20

21 Please bring a dish assigned to the initial of your last name. To create a more cohesive meal I have listed some suggestions Please bring your dish to the start and we will deliver them to the appropriate house. Please put your name and heating instruction on your dish. Food in crockpots will make it easier to warm up. A-B Appetizers, house 1 Kolaches, Fruit tray, Cheese tray, Breakfast Quiche or other breakfast casserole C-F Salads, house 2 Caesar Salad, Wilted Spinach salad, Broccoli and Cauliflower or 3 Bean Salads G-M Pasta Dishes, house 2 Rigatoni and meatballs, Fettuccini Alfredo, Lasagna, Ravioli, Eggplant Parmigianino or other Italian pasta dish N-T Sides, house 2 Green Beans, English Peas, Asparagus, Stuffed Mushrooms, Grilled vegetables U-Z Dessert, house 3 Chocolate!!!!!Or Fruit pies or cobblers

22 The Oklahoma City Corvette Club and The Regional Officers Invite you to the 2013 SOUTHWEST REGION AWARDS BANQUET DATE: MARCH 15, 2014 (Saturday Night) TIME: 6:00PM - 11:00PM LOCATION: Embassy Suites Hotel 1815 South Meridian Ave Oklahoma City, Ok SCHEDULE: Cocktails 6:00-7:00 Dinner 7:00-8:00 Awards 8:00-9:00 Entertainment 9:00-11:00 COST PER PERSON: $47.00 PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY!!! (We need to know how many meals to purchase.) Registrations must be postmarked by February 22, Note: The Region will pay for the Dinner of the Regions Top Ten Men and Women. To receive this offer you MUST return a registration form marked Top Ten to reserve your spot. The Embassy Suites will cater the dinner. Dale Wehba will provide a variety of music for your listening and dancing enjoyment. Keg beer will be provided, there will also be a cash bar for additional spirits. Hotel Info: Room cost: $ tax. Be sure to mention that you are with the OKC Corvette Club Corvette Group ( ), or online at Room reservation cutoff date is Feb 22, Each registered guest may enjoy: Evening Manager s reception each night 5:30-7:30pm complimentary beverages and snacks. Complimentary full breakfast buffet each morning with cooked to order omelets and eggs. Governors Meeting: The meeting will begin promptly at 8:30 AM Sunday the 16 th in the Executive Board Room. Tear here and Return Bottom of Flyer with Payment Name: Return to: Brett Ruston 800 Old Bugle Road Edmond, OK Number Attending: Please make your checks payable to the Oklahoma City Corvette Club. Page Up Page Down 22

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27 2014 CHARITIES BUSY year with lots of ways to help others!! Toiletry items Pop Tabs Wine Corks Lays Brand Chip Bags Mars Brand Candy Wrappers Newspapers Toiletry items and pop tabs benefit Ronald McDonald House. Corks, chip and candy wrappers are recycled through Terra Cycle and money donated to Kidz Harbor. Newspapers benefit Houston Humane Society. Bring the items to SJCC club meetings and they will be collected each month. Mars and Lays brand wrappers/bags include: Tostitos Skittles Starburst M and M s Sun Chip Twix Snickers Dove Fritos Mars Lays Doritos Cheetos

28 San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. P.O. BOX Houston, Texas Phone: Fax: Corvetteclub.org San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. (SJCC), established in 1957, is an organization of Corvette enthusiasts and their spouses. SJCC is a member of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, Southwest Region. SJCC monthly club meetings are held on the first Friday of each month, except December, at Mattingly Enterprises, 9426 Katy Freeway, Building #8, Houston, Texas at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome. SJCC Board of Directors meetings are held the third Monday of each month at AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX at 7 p.m. Yearly membership dues are required. Annual dues are $70 for a single membership and $90 for joint membership. Business Tagline or Motto The Grand Sport is a monthly publication of SJCC solely for the purpose of reporting club news and other items of interest to the membership. The Grand Sport welcomes articles from the membership. Some articles may be edited before publication. When submitting articles, electronic means ( , diskettes, etc.) is recommended and preferred. Calibri text, Rich Text, HTML, MS Word, Excel, etc. are recommended. SJCC members receive The Grand Sport by each month without charge. Non-members may subscribe for $20 per year by . Contact the editor. Advertising Advertising rates (semi-annually/annually) for 2012 are: Full Page $100/$120 Quarter Page $60/$80 Half Page $80/$100 Business Card $45/$60 Trade Fair: $30/3 mos.; $45/6 mos.; $60/year Corvette-related items for sale by club members may be included in the newsletter free of charge, on a space available basis. Please submit ads in writing. Ads by non-club members are billed at the Business Card rate above. Contact Linda Lee at or at mrsdejablu@att.net Page Up Page Down 28