Southeast Texas Corvette Corner Est Official Newsletter of the Tri-City Corvette Club

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1 Southeast Texas Corvette Corner Est Official Newsletter of the Tri-City Corvette Club Lifetime Business/ Club Member #24790 National Corvette Museum TRI-CITY CORVETTE CLUB Officers August 2016 Issue We are Proudly Sponsored by Cowboy GM in Silsbee, Texas PRESIDENT Mike White VICE-PRESIDENT Pat Francis TREASURER Chip Majors SECRETARY Cathy Long AT LARGE MEMBERS John Berry Charlie Buteaud John Decker Brad Metz Brian Serafino Dale Waters PAST PRESIDENT Mike Merideth Cowboy Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac 1415 Hwy. 96 Bypass Silsbee, Texas (800) / (409) Shop 24/7 at Cowboy Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac is the Major Sponsor of the Tri-City Corvette Club. If thinking of buying a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac, do not buy until you have talked to Cowboy GM. Please give Cowboy the chance to earn your business. If they don t have what you are looking for, they will find it for you! Call the dealership and ask to speak to the Sales Manager BE SURE TO TELL THEM YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TCCC Inside this issue Z06 & Stingray Sponsors 2 Upcoming Events 6-9 Officers & Committees 3 Meeting Minutes President s Message 4 Jan Bromley Benefit 12 V. President s Message 5 Ambassador Report 13-14

2 August 2016 Issue Page 2 Z06 Level Sponsors 2639 Nall Street Stingray Level Sponsors Tri-City Corvette Club is a Lifetime Business Member and Supports the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky

3 August 2016 Issue Page Board of Directors, Support Staff and Committees Officers and Board Contact Information President Mike White candybluevette67@hotmail.com Vice-President Pat Francis patfranci40@gmail.com Treasurer Chip Majors chip@wdjcpa.com Secretary Cathy Long catwlong@gt.rr.com At-Large Board Member John Berry jberr044@yahoo.com At-Large Board Member Charlie Buteaud charlesbuteaud@yahoo.com At-Large Board Member John Decker jdecker@hmttank.com At-Large Board Member Brad Metz bmetz@gt.rr.com At-Large Board Member Brian Serafino bserafino@gt.rr.com At-Large Board Member Dale Waters watersx2@yahoo.com Past President Michael Merideth mango.47@aol.com Support Contact Information National Corvette Museum Ambassador Glenn Johnson gjohnson@gt.rr.com Newsletter Editor Jane Barron jbarron@c-l-law.com Webmaster Ronnie Jones rjones@architect-aia.com Membership Director Linda Buteaud linda4avonbutha@aol.com Committees Chairperson Contact Information Activities Committee John Decker jdecker@hmttank.com Sponsorship & Marketing Committee Brad Metz bmetz@gt.rr.com Scholarship/Charities Committee Cathy Long catwlong@gt.rr.com Car Show Committee Mike White candybluevette67@hotmail.com Membership Director Linda Buteaud Needs your Updated Membership Information for the Roster Please forward your name, address, phone number, birthday, anniversary day, year, model, and color of your Corvette to linda4avonbutha@aol.com. The Tri-City Corvette Club (TCCC) newsletter is published monthly by volunteers and members of the TCCC. Subscription rates are free for members. Membership lists and financial data are not published. For change of address and all other TCCC inquiries, write to: Tri-City Corvette Club, P.O. Box 636, Nederland, TX, TCCC is An Unincorporated Non-Profit Association, which raises money for and participates with various local children s charities and high school college scholarship programs. Dues and donations are not tax deductible. We strive to promote exciting, safe & fun ways to enjoy our Corvettes. We hold business meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Our monthly business meeting usually incorporates a social time before and after the meeting. Our socials are always fun and are focused on getting to know one another. We have cookouts, day trips and weekend trips, and TCCC caravans to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We participate in tours, holiday parades, and homecoming events at various high schools. We also participate in various car shows. Club dues are $35 per person per year and are paid annually by the June business meeting. These dues cover the cost of running the club. Club officers, board and committee chairpersons serve as volunteers.

4 August 2016 Issue Page 4 Presidents MESSAGE Mike White The August meeting opened with 48 in attendance. We welcomed our return guests Harry & Lawanda Williams from Nederland. Also returning guests Darrin & Cindy Nepinsky. Darrin is President of the Contraband Corvette Club in Lake Charles, Louisiana and by the way Darrin & Cindy are newlyweds. Congratulations guys! Yes, July was very hot, especially in Austin at the Corvette Invasion at Circuit of America s. We had 14 cars caravan from our area to the event thanks to Glenn Judice. He did a great job organizing our group, thanks again Glenn. There were over 550 corvettes at the event and the Tri-City Corvette Club took 2 awards - Rod Johnstone and Mike White. According to some members it was Rod s detailing methods and Mike s new friends that helped with their success in winning. August will be just as hot but we have a big group going to the Galveston Run. Thanks to John Decker for organizing this event. You can see details in the VP report. Chip Majors, our Treasurer, and Viv were not at the meeting, they were out of town in Indiana. Chip stated the club was still in great shape financially and was still waiting on some annual membership dues. He wanted me to remind everyone that club dues were due June 1. If you are not sure that you have paid your dues, let us know and we will check it for you on our records. Sad news: members Bryan & Kerri Serafino - Kerri lost her Step Father this week. Please keep Kerri, Bryan and family in your prayers. If you have any information for the newsletter like car show awards and photos please them to Jane Barron at jbarron@c-l-law.com Thanks Mike White - President

5 August 2016 Issue Page 5 VICE-PresideNTS COMMENTS Pat Francis What a Great meeting this month. Thanks to John and his committee for all the hard work they are doing and for the fun events they are planning for the club. Also thanks to Charlie Buteaud with his great idea about the flags. Why haven t we done this before? Sounds like exciting fun times ahead for our club. Please also note in September the mistake I made at the meeting regarding the Cruise n Silsbee and Car Show. More information will follow on this show and our participation with Cowboy Chevrolet. Sept 9, 10 & 11, 2016 Vettes and Jets on the Lexington. Registration began April 1, Sept 24, 2016 Silsbee Cruise n Car Show. 8a 4p, Awards at 3p with cruise to follow. Held at Kirby Memorial Football Stadium, 1005 N. 7th, Silsbee. Information at We will meet at Cowboy Chevrolet and have our cars judged there. We will register for the show at Cowboy s. More info to follow. October 15, 2016 The Greater New Orleans Corvette Club invites you to their 25 th Anniversary ExtraVETTEganza Corvette Show. The show is at the Bayou Country Village in Slidell, Louisiana. The host hotel is booked, but fortunately the backup hotel is even closer to the show. For reservations call the Holiday Inn, 372 Voters Road, Slidell, Louisiana. The phone number is (985) The block code for the rooms is Corvette Car Show, $99.00 per night and breakfast is included. More details are listed in the Upcoming Events page that follows. October 22, th Annual Bayou State Corvette Club Corvette Show. Cajun Harley Davidson (I-10 Scott Exit) before Lafayette, LA. Registration 8 am, judging 11 am Entry fee-$40.00, picture plaques, door prizes, goody bags, raffle and 50/50 tickets. November 16, 2016 Northshore All Corvette Show. Saturday registration 8:30 10:00a. Judging at 11:00a, silent auction 11:00a 1:00p. Valve cover racing 12:00p. Awards presentation 3:00p, after-show party 6:00p. Holiday Inn, Hwy. 49, Gulfport, MS (228) , $99.00/$115 with breakfast. POC nsccshowchair1@gmail.com, Rose Aucion (985) July 2017 Tri City Corvette Club Caravan

6 August 2016 Issue Page 6 Upcoming Events Unknown date Humane Society Car Show (Bringing back Memories) 8 A.M. 2 P.M. Unknown date Rao s canceled due to weather New Date will be scheduled after the rainy season. August 13 Corvette Show, 2095 Highway 69 North, Nederland at Sombrero s Darren (409) September 9, 10 & 11 Vettes and Jets on the Lexington Registration began April 1, 2016 September 17 Chapel Antique Classic Car Show, San Augustine, Texas. See attached flyer. September 24 Silsbee Cruise n Car Show. More info to follow. October Texas Style Cool Autumn Nights, Downtown Beaumont (coolautumnnites.com) October 15 The Greater New Orleans Corvette Club 25 th Anniversary ExtraVETTEganza Corvette Show Bayou Country Village, Slidell, Louisiana (504) macnbarb@bellsouth.net 1101 East Howe Beach Road, Slidell, Louisiana October 22 Bayou State Corvette Club 27 th Annual BSCC Corvette Show Cajun Harley Davidson (I-10 at Scott Exit) before Lafayette, Louisiana (337) coupe@bellsouth.net November 4 6 Winter Conroe Swap Meet Conroe, Texas November 19 All Corvette Show, Gulfport Mississippi (228) Northshore Corvette Club Every Saturday night Nifty 50 s car show in Spring, Texas First Saturday of the month Office Depot in Port Arthur Second Saturday of the month Chick Fil-A on College Street, Beaumont Third Saturday Sonic Drive In on Walden Road Third Saturday Quaker Steak and Lube (Sports Bar & Chicken Wings) Classic Car Cruise-ins Show Off your ride 65cent Wings all day, 1 4 pm Sulphur, Louisiana On Facebook. Please go to our website:

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10 August 2016 Issue Page 10 TRI-CITY CORVETTE MEETING MINUTES Date: August 2, 2016 Meeting Location: Rockin A Café, Beaumont, TX President President Mike White opened the meeting at 7:00 pm. He began the meeting with a moment of silence for our fallen officers, service personnel and all that service us in uniform today. He asked that all keep them in our prayers. Mike welcomed our guests: Harry and Lawanda Williams to their second meeting and Darren and Cindy Nepinsky who are actually members of the Contraband Club out of Lake Charles. Sad News: While they were present for dinner Kerri and Bryan Serafino had to leave suddenly as Kerri s stepfather passed away suddenly. We need to keep them in our prayers. Rod mentioned that there is to be a benefit BBQ lunch for Jan Bromley at the Ritter Lumber stores on 8/20. $10.00 a plate. Good news: Andrea is recovering nicely from her knee surgery, Buzz Long as well from his back surgery, and Mac from his heart. Vice-President/Activities Director See the VP report included in the VP comments section of the newsletter. Secretary Cathy presented the minutes and reminded the club that the minutes are on our website. She also presented the birthdays and anniversaries for the club for August. Treasurer Chip was not present so no report was presented however Mike reported we still have money in the bank. Membership Director Linda was not present but Patti reminded everyone that if you have a change in contact information to let her know. Sponsorship/Marketing Committee Report Brad was not present so no report. Scholarship/Charities Committee Report Cathy had nothing to report at this time. Car Show Committee Report/Various Committee Reports: Pat reported that he and some of the other members are planning a run through Hemphill and into Louisiana to a restaurant they have heard about to see if it would be a viable run for the club and, if so, will turn it over to the Activities Committee.

11 August 2016 Issue Page 11 Car Show Committee Report/Various Committee Reports: (continued) John Decker discussed the upcoming run to Galveston. He ask that if you have reserved a spot that you get the deposit money for the tour to him asap as he had to pay that up front for everyone. The club will meet at 8:30 at the Holidome then travel to Galveston via the ferry. Lunch at The Spot from 11:00am to 1:30 then head over to the tour. He did report that they are making plans for a September run but nothing in October. In November they are working on a big event at Ray Long s house possibly with music, games etc. for the club. Jane Barron discussed the newsletter and asked that if anyone has any suggestions, pictures etc. they would like included to please send them to her. Other committee chairs had no reports. National Corvette Museum Report Glenn indicated that Jane s newsletter had been entered in a contest at the Museum. We will have to wait on the results. He mentioned that Andrea sends her thanks for all the cards, s, food, calls that have been sent her way since her surgery. There will be no club caravan in 2016 however he announced the dates of the 2017 caravan which will be 7/21/17 thru 7/30/17. It will include Charlotte, NC, running the Tail of the Dragon, a trip into Virginia, a visit to Monticello perhaps, a tour of Hendrix racing which is by invitation only and a tour of Charlotte Speedway. Glenn also discussed the Motor Sports Park at the Museum and the type of Laps you can do there. They are Touring Laps at $45.00, Parade laps at $20.00 and Hot laps at $ They are also doing High Performance Driving Education which includes classroom and on track at $ Other Business Glenn Judice mentioned that he has found a way to stop the 06 squeak in an easy inexpensive way and will share with anyone having that problem. TCCC Monthly Meeting ½ Pot Winner: Dale Waters 117 Next meeting: September 6, 2016 Rockin A Café, Beaumont, TX Tri-City Corvette Club is a proud supporter of the Lamar University Scholarship Program

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13 August 2016 Issue Page 13 NCM Corner by Glenn Johnson, TCCC NCM Ambassador August 2016 Report 2017 Tri-City Corvette Club Caravan 2017 TCCC Caravan dates have been set: July 21 July 30, Stay up to date by signing up for NCM enews - CLICK HERE! Check out NCM website at Sinkhole at the NCM Video-check out the video from Glenn. NCM Membership - Glenn encourages all TCCC members to join the Museum. Membership is NOT expensive and is Tax Deductible. Membership serves to promote and preserve the legend of the car we love. Because TCCC is a Lifetime Club Member, NEW Individual memberships (excluding Lifetime) are available at a discount. NCM 22nd Anniversary Celebration and Hall of Fame Induction September 1-3. The agenda, for the event is posted online. It is loaded with lots of things to do which includes the Hall of Fame Induction Banquet. Follow this link for more information: NCM Motorsports Park GENERAL INFO The vision for the Motorsports Park is to create a safe and challenging environment where drivers of all ages, interests and skill levels can become more proficient behind the wheel. Whether the goal is teen driver safety or the excitement of high performance recreational driving, there will be classroom instruction and on-track training with a certified instructor, designed to help students increase their ability and build skills that can be applied to the track and the real world. With over 1.5 miles of frontage on Interstate 65 and located across from the National Corvette Museum (NCM) and the Corvette Assembly Plant, the Motorsports Park will be one of the most centrally located and easily accessible driving facilities in the country. The First Phase of the Park is situated on 186 acres. The adjoining 219 acres is under option and have also been incorporated into Phase II of the Master Development Plan, and may be used for future development.

14 August 2016 Issue Page 14 Touring Laps One session includes four laps in your own car at average speeds of 60 mph and top speeds around 100 mph for touring laps. Drive your own car. Passengers are welcome. Cost: $45/session for Touring Laps Parade Laps Maximum of 20 cars per group, with a lead and follow car, two laps, and an average speed of mph. Drive your own car. Passengers are welcome. Cost: $20/car for Parade Laps Hot Laps Want to get on track at high speeds? Our Hot Laps give you the opportunity to be in the passenger seat while one of our professional drivers is behind the wheel. It s the ultimate adrenaline rush! We offer a choice of Corvettes for the laps. Includes: Pit out, one time by, pit in (approximately two times around the Grand Full Course). Cost: $100 Gift certificates are available for laps. NCM High Performance Drivers' Education Program The National Corvette Museum is hosting a High Performance Drivers' Education Program Saturday - Sunday, August Participants will receive classroom and on-track instruction and will be divided into four run groups. Cost is only $485 for the two day program and all you need to attend is an appropriate track vehicle, an SA2010 (or newer) rated helmet, long pants and closed toed shoes. PLEASE NOTE: We need to get a count of the TCCC members who are members of the National Corvette Museum If you are a member of the NCM, please Glenn Johnson at gjohnson@gt.rr.com and let Glenn know your membership status. Thank you in advance!! TCCC Lifetime Members of the National Corvette Museum Glenn & Andrea Johnson Lance Marchand Buzz & Cathy Long Jerry & Pat McCulley Chip & Vivian Majors If you join the NCM, please let the TCCC NCM Ambassador Glenn Johnson know that you have joined. The TCCC gets credit each time someone joins. The National Corvette Museum, located in Bowling Green, KY, is a world class facility that showcases the world famous sports car called the Corvette. My purpose, as your NCM Ambassador, is to provide our club with a two way communication link to the NCM. My mission will be that of receiving and disseminating the most current and correct information from the NCM and to convey that information to our club. I will be acting as the Museum representative and will be promoting and soliciting support for the NCM through promotional activities and encouraging other club members to join the NCM. Finally, I will serve as the voice of our Corvette club to the NCM Communicating concerns, ideas and suggestions our club may have to the NCM.