THE VETTE SETTE. President s Corner. Volume XVII Issue 5 May,2007. After all. It s about the people who love the car! Joe

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1 President s Corner The first of the spring car shows have come and gone with much fanfare. We are continuing to fill the calendar with fun things to do and new places to visit. Some we don t even know where we are headed Several of our members went to The Gathering X at Tybee Island and had a great time in the sand and surf and eating lots of great seafood. 2 out of 3 of our clubs cars came away with trophies, Congratulations! A few brave souls ventured out that same weekend to the Vettes of the South Corvette Show hosted by Lanier Corvettes. The weather was a little daunting as it looked like rain and even sprinkled a little bit on us, but it held off until after we got back home. It looks like Joel Alterman is following in Mike McCarson s tradition of showing up at a show, leaving early and winning an award. Congratulations Joel! Tequila won an award for best original, who knew?! Bogey s was another huge success! We had 49 cars registered and another large handful came by to look and drool. We want to congratulate Jack Kreger for getting Bogey s Choice and Mark Martell for winning Best In Show! The weather was very much cooperative this year as it was quite warm and not one drop of liquid sunshine. I think the American Eagle trophies went over very well, Thank You Cindy for another great idea on trophies. This article is being written the same weekend as the Panama City Run and the Year One Experience. Cindy and I didn t get to go to Panama City, but we met up with Mark Martell, Jack Kreger, and Dan Casey for a great day of fun at Road Atlanta. We took part in parade laps, well they call them parade laps, I don t think a marching band could have kept up unless they were in a Z06, watched the autocross and even took part in the Audi Challenge where we drove a couple of TT s through a dry/wet course and got to see how well the traction control worked while the instructors tried to spin us out with the emergency brake. We saw several, including Dan Casey, that would make Robert 360 Dukas proud! The drag THE VETTE SETTE A Monthly Publication For The Members of The Volume XVII Issue 5 May, 2007 Page 1 racing was fun and we even saw a Ford Ranger pickup beat the crap out of a Viper in the quarter mile! I don t think the Viper driver will be bragging about that one Don t forget about our Volunteer Work Weekend at the National Corvette Museum June 2-3. It is more of a fun weekend than work we have lots of folks signed up to go. Those of us who have participated in previous years have had a great time. Upcoming is a couple of day cruises in June. The first to Barnsley Gardens on June 9 th and the second is to a Mystery location on June 16 th. Check the website for more details. We are still looking for donations for Super Vette Saturday. We have had a few items donated already and are hoping to have tons of stuff for the auctions and give-a-ways. Just let me know when you get them and I will warehouse them in my garage.if you have questions or recommendations, please do not hesitate to give me a call or drop me a line in an . There is one final item this month. It is with heavy heart that I relay to those of you who haven t heard, but Bill Gohr s wife Dotty lost her long battle with her health. Please join me in expressing our condolences to Bill and his family and keep them in your prayers. Dotty will be greatly missed. May peace be with you. After all. It s about the people who love the car! Joe In Memory of Dottie Gohr, CGCC Member and wife of Bill Gohr

2 Minutes from May 8, 2007 Monthly Meeting Joe Owens, President Joe called the meeting to order. Welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the May meeting; he also wished the mothers a Happy Mother s Day. The last two weeks have been quiet busy with a number of events: six CGCC members attended the Gathering at Tybee Island, two of the three cars attending this event won an award. CGCC was not represented at The Mid Alabama s 25 th Annual Corvette Show. CGCC had a number of members including some of the new members attend the Vettes Of The South Show hosted by Lanier Corvettes on Saturday, May 5 th. Joe presented Joel Alterman the award Joel won at the Vettes of the South s Show. There were over nine hundred registered attendees at the C5/C6 Bash including fifteen CGCC members. In addition to a live auction the NCM had on display two new corvette colors, a New Blue and a Crystal Red. More than thirty-five thousand dollars was raised for the new building fund; the NCM plans on breaking ground within the next twelve months. River Stone Cruise-In; this is always a fun event. Twelve cars participated; participants met at the Varsity at Town Center. Joe recommended everyone should attend this event at least once. Bogey s is next Saturday, May 12 th. CGCC is still in need of door prizes for this event. We have received a few additional items tonight. The trophies have been picked up and look great. Awards will be presented to the top twenty places. Joe requested all volunteers to arrive by 8:30 A.M. Caravan 2009: Joe and Cindy have volunteered to be the captains for the Georgia and Eastern Tennessee Regions. Gus will be the co-captain. Joe and Cindy have a number of ideas for raising monies for the NCM building fund such as car shows, poker runs, and possibly laps at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. This will be a great time. We are looking forward to this event. Annual Picnic July 7 th: The club approved eight hundred dollars to pay Williamson Brothers BBQ to cater this event. Bill Majoros has some new plans for the RC races. This year there will be two courses; one for the adults and one for the children. In addition, the children will have their own cars this year. Sherry Yon, Secretary Sherry requested a motion to accept the minutes from the April meeting that were published in the newsletter. Terri Martell, Treasurer Terri gave us a summary of the Treasurer s report and asked for a motion to accept the report as given. A motion was made, seconded and passed by the club. Page 2 Volume XVII Issue 5 May,2007 Below is Terri s financial summary report: April 2007 Summary Beginning Balance: $ 9, Receipts: Disbursements: Ending Balance:** 9, **Includes $2, rainy day fund. Hillary Dukas, Vice President of Membership CGCC has one hundred ninety six members. One new member joined tonight bringing the new total to one hundred ninety seven. Tonight there were eighty members and eleven guests present. Hillary introduced each guest requesting they tell us about themselves and their cars. She encouraged each one to join our club. Hillary introduced and presented new members with their name badges, window decal, pins and a copy of the CGCC by laws. Hillary thanked the new members for joining our club and encouraged them to sign up for activities and get to know their club. New member Carolyn Sikes won eighty-one dollars in the drawing. Charlie Koninsky and Terri Martell each went home as winners. Winning a cap with a lighted flag emblem on it donated by Bob Renneke. Cindy Owens, Vice President of Activities Vettestock at Bogeys May 12 th is all set; the restaurant is ready for the show with food and beverage discounts. Volunteers please arrive by 8:30 A.M. for this event. Hopefully we will have a large crowd. In the upcoming weeks CGCC has a number of events scheduled. Cindy requested event managers provide information on the upcoming events: John Pardus invited everyone to participate in the Panama City Run with Circle City Corvettes. Participants are meeting at Sidelines at 9:00 A.M. on May 17 th and will be leaving around 9:15 A.M. CGCC will be joining a larger caravan. Jack Kreger Year One Experience at Road Atlanta May 18 TH 20 TH. This is a great time; there will be events each day and evening; Car Show, Parade Laps, The Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation Challenge, each night drag races. In addition the major magazines and TV programs will be represented including American Muscle Car and Dream Car Garage. Jack has reserved rooms at the Hampton Inn in Commerce. See Jack for additional details.

3 Fred Hale reminded the group of the volunteer work weekend at the museum June 2 nd and 3 rd. This is called a work weekend but is more fun than work. Breakfast with Chocolate Gravy at the Pig Diner in Pig, Kentucky will be included. Cindy concurred this would be a fun time. Barnsley Gardens June 9 th with Jamie McSwain and Gary Pippel. After enjoying lunch at the restaurant and a tour of the garden and house, participants will make a short drive to view vintage corvettes. Harriette Majoros reminded everyone of a second annual mystery cruise scheduled for June 16 th. Attendees will be leaving the Varsity at Town Center at 12:30 P.M. Anyone interested in having lunch at the Varsity please arrive earlier. Dinner will be at a famous restaurant. The third annual Top of Georgia Corvette Show in Brasstown Bald is scheduled for June 23 rd with the Blue Ridge group. For additional information CGCC has a link to their website. The annual picnic on July 7 th ; additional details will be provided once finalized. August 3 rd the Sock-Hop and SVS on August 4 th. Cindy has three additional planning meetings for SVS: May 29 th, July 12 th and July 31 st. On July 31 st volunteers will be stuffing bags. Roundup at the Brasstown Valley Resort on September 15 th and 16 th Cindy provided fliers on the tables for members; details are on the web. August 1 st is the deadline for signing up for this event. Fred O Neil has invited CGCC members to his home on Lake Lanier on July 21 st ; more details to follow. September 8 th Tequila s third annual wine cruise. September 16 th Mountain City Show and Drag. The Dawsonville show October 27 th and 28 th more details to follow. Joe reminded the group of the show in Blue Ridge on Saturday May 12 th. Fred Hale NCM Ambassador Fred encouraged new members to visit and join the museum for lots of fun. The drive is fun and it is a great opportunity to meet people. CGCC posts the events for the NCM on their website. Fred reminded the group that he reserves rooms at the Hampton Inn for all the major events at the NCM. Fred encouraged everyone to visit either the CGCC website site or the NCM website. Chris Siddall, CGCC Store Chris did not attend this meeting. Joe displayed for the group the new banner purchased for CGCCs store that will be displayed at shows and also the monthly meetings. Joe thanked Randy for coordinating the purchase of the banner. Bridget Stephens, Webmaster Bridget requested photos to add to the Members Garage. She would like to fill all the empty spaces within the next thirty days. Bridget is updating the web page as time permits. New members or members with new cars please either Bridget a photo or bring a photo to her at the next meeting. Wrap Up / New Business: Calvin thanked members for their calls and cards regarding Clayton. Calvin stated that Clayton is home from the hospital and improving. Joe requested members keep Bob White and Dottie Gohr in their prayers. Susan Sauntry attended the meeting and is doing well. Tom Ratcliff received a call from Rocky Mountain Radar regarding a promotion on a scrambler for ninety-nine dollars. Rocky Mountain is currently offering a sixty-day free trial and a guarantee they will pay for any ticket an owner receives within the first year if the driver is not exceeding fifteen miles over the speed limit. Don Stephens suggested anyone interested in a scrambler should visit the web site Radartest.com. This web site provides product comparisons and statistics. Dan Casey, Vice President at Large 50/50 drawing $ collected. $ went to the club. Peggy Hodge and Ray Bell split the remaining fifty percent. Joe thanked Dan, reminded everyone to remember the Sidelines wait staff and invited members to the Board of Directors meeting on Tuesday, May 15, Meeting adjourned 8:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Sherry Yon Secretary Page 3

4 Welcome New Members: Larry Bagley and Donna Johansen Columbus, GA Coupe Larry and Stacy Lopez Smyrna, GA th Anniversary Alexander Lopez (son of Larry and Stacy) Smyrna, GA no corvette yet! E. E. and Betty Williams Atlanta, GA T-Top Ramzi and Amy Jubran Woodtock, GA Millennium Yellow Coupe David Riccio Roswell, GA C6 Coupe Douglas and Mary Tons Marietta, GA Coupe and 2000 Coupe Comments from VP of Membership: WOW again. What a great meeting we had in May with 80 members present. It was also nice to present the new member package to Joel Alterman, Don and Frances Luther, Lonnie and Carol Parham and Danny and Meredith Moore. Remember, if you are a new member of the Club (2007) and would like to receive your new member package, please come to the meeting so I can present you with your Club pin, your Classis Glass static cling decal, your nametag and a copy of the By-Laws. As of the Board meeting, we have had 12 new members join Classic Glass. Please help me in welcoming the following newest members - Larry Bagley and Donna Johansen, Larry & Stacy Lopez, Alexander Lopez, E.E. & Betty Williams, Ramzi & Amy Jubran, David Riccio and Douglas and Mary Tons. With these newest additions, Classic Glass is now 208 members strong. Just remember, new members, that it will help you to get to know other members of the Club by attending some of the many events scheduled by our VP of Activities, Cindy Owens. This is a good way to get to know people on a more personal basis and form true friendships - besides getting out and driving our beloved Corvettes. Have a great May and we will see you at the meeting in June if not before. Save the Wave...Hillary This and That: SHHHHHH --- it is not official as yet, but Fred Hale has attained the status of Master Ambassador. That shows how hard he works for the NCM and us. He was the organizer of the recent work weekend attended by 14 hard working members. Kudos Fred!! In other news, the 2008 Corvette gets a new LS3 6.2-liter V8 that bumps power output to 430 horses. Wheels have been updated for the new model year and a number of new standard features have been added, including an MP3 jack, standard XM satellite radio, upgraded interior trim and a quicker-shifting automatic transmission. So ask Bill Majoros how it is to ride shotgun from Dothan AL to PCB in a 2008! He bought the seat in an auction. Page 4

5 And the trophy goes to: Bogey's Car Show Winners BOGEY'S CHOICE Jack Kreger BEST IN SHOW Mark Martell CROWD PLEASER Don Daubenmeyer TOP 20: Howard Daws 1995 convertible Rob Malone 1972 convertible Chip Salisbury 1990 ZR-1 Ralph DeStefano 1988 convertible Tim Daugherty 1993 coupe David Dew 1960 convertible Don Jones 1958 convertible Bill & Linda Smith 1957 convertible Barry Tomlinson 1999 coupe Joe Owens 1971 convertible Robert Dukas 1972 convertible Cindy Owens 2000 convertible Ken & Jane Tenedini 1963 convertible Fred Hale 2004 Z06 Wayne Mobley 2007 Z06 Larry & Sherry Yon 2006 coupe Frances Luther 2006 convertible Chaz Cone 1998 convertible Don Luther 2004 commem. Grayson Kelley 1999 coupe The Officers, etc. are: President: VP at Large: VP Activities: Joe Owens Dan Casey Cindy Owens VP Membership: Hillary Dukas Directors: Randy Cooper Bob Renneke Don Shamel Barry Tomlinson Secretary: Treasurer: Webmistress: Sherry Yon Terri Martell Bridget Stephens NCM Ambassador: CGCC Store: NewsletterEditor: Fred Hale Chris Siddall Bill Majoros Page 5

6 From the Editor How can you beat a long weekend with the Plant Manager, Q.C. manager, Vehicle Assembly Engineering Plant Master, and the C-6 exterior designer and Wendell Strobe from the Museum!?! 10 cars started out from Sidelines and later on in the day, two more came to the Old National in Dothan. There was dinner and some small speech making and lots of intros and we went off to chat and all. Some were washing their cars at the wash station set up by the Circle City Corvette Club, others detailing while a good many were looking over the cars. Friday morning saw us line up with Kelly Robinson, Pres. of CCVC in front, Will Cooksey, plant manager, Bill Majoros in the passenger seat with Tony Norris VAEPM driving the yellow 2008! Harriette followed and then Darryl Gunter with Bill Gohr in the passenger seat followed with the rest of our people in the pack. The almost 125 Vettes were on their way, police escort and all to the state line. What a sight in the rear view mirror! Sat a.m. had seminars conducted by many of the Corvette Plant folks and then came dinner in the evening at the Marriott Bay Pointe. The auction raised just shy of 10K for the NCM, with the CGCC donating the $100 prize money for the most in attendance back to the Museum. John & Donna Pardus came away as big winners in the big 50/50 drawing. Ask Joe and Ruth Collins to show you the rare poster they bought at the auction. What impressed us the most was the total accessibility to the plant people, the dedication of these folks and how much they just totally love the car. Many of us caravanned back on Sunday and all who went will tell you this is a don t miss event. Let s try for 20 cars next year! The more the merrier. Page 6

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10 Upcoming Activities: June 2 9 Barnsley Garden Tour & Lunch Adairsville, GA June 16 2 nd Annual Mystery Tour Somewhere in GA June 16 Riverstone Cruise In Canton, GA July 7 Annual Picnic Same place as last year July 21 Day at the Lake Fred & Ann O Neils house July 21 Riverstone Cruise In Canton, GA August 2 Sock Hop Kennesaw,GA August 3 SUPERVETTE SATURDAY Acworth, GA Sept 8 Tequila s 3 rd annual Wine Cruise In GA Sept st Annual Western Round-Up Blairsville, GA Sept Track Days at Road Atlanta Road Atlanta Sept 16 Madison Car Show Madison, GA Sept 22 Watson Mill Covered Bridge Experience Comer, GA National Corvette Museum Activities June Anniversary Affair 50 th, 40 th, 25 th etc. June Mediterranean/Europe Cruise ( no cars) August 30-Sept 2 13 th Anniversary Celebration Bowling Green Ky September Pace Car Event Bowling Green, KY October Classic Corvettes Bowling Green, KY October Z06 Fest Bowling Green, Ky Volume XVII Issue 5 May,2007 P.O. Box 4936 Marietta, GA HOTLINE (770) Web Page: Meeting Location Sidelines Grill 1440 Roswell Road Marietta, GA Approx. 1 Mile East of the Big Chicken 2nd Tuesday of Each Month Meeting Time: 7:30 PM Next Meeting June 12, 2007 THE VETTE SETTE Page 10

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