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2000 s 2000- January Membership: 90 (73 NCCC) Socials: Russian New Year s (18 attend), Daytona 500 party at Mike & Debbie D s (39 attend), East Ohio Regional Banquet (31 attend), Roller Skating at

1 2000 s January Membership: 90 (73 NCCC) Socials: Russian New Year s (18 attend), Daytona 500 party at Mike & Debbie D s (39 attend), East Ohio Regional Banquet (31 attend), Roller Skating at Starlight in LaGrange (25+ attend), Northfield Park (25 attend & 19 from Buckeye), Kentucky Derby Party at H s (21 attend), Rib Roast at D s (34 attend), Ice Cream Cruise (28 attend), Cruise to Skyway then to Berea Cruise-In, Featured club at Streetsboro Walmart Cruise Night (16 Corvettes/33 attend), Akron Aero s Baseball game (16 attend), Participate in Olmsted Falls Heritage Days Parade (7 Corvettes), Clam Bake at Bob & Madelyn W s (61 attend), Dinner at Sterle s Restaurant, Events: April 2 Rally, May 7 Driver s School at Parma GM Plant, Mem Day at Nelson, July 4 Car Show at Aurora Outlets (100+ cars entered), Labor Day at Nelson, Competition: W: Elaine H (1 st ); M: Bob T (2 nd ) M&W grouped together Rookie of the Year: Gene S East Ohio Region: Won NCCC East Ohio Region Competition Championship (2 nd ) EO Champ Series: Club Overall-1 st ; Rally 1 st For Sale: 1985 Corvette Coupe, auto, red on red, loaded, 79,000mi, $8,500 Jim We remember: Long-time member Chris Prusnek passes in September from breast cancer CorvetteCleveland.org approved to move forward, Dave G to set up. Joseph Badger from Western Reserve Management Group attends August meeting to talk about their proposed purchase and renovation of Nelson (last time heard from him). January Membership: 90 (71 NCCC) Socials: Russian New Year s (20+ attend); Fun in February Hat Party at Country Lakes Rec. Center (36 attend), East Ohio Banquet (34 attend), Bowling Party at Mahall s in Lakewood (48 attend), Kentucky Derby party at Anne & Dave G s (25 attend), Mr. Divots Sports Park (44 attend), Family Picnic at Brooklyn Heights Park (38 attend), Corvette Road Tour (21 attend), participate in Olmsted Falls Heritage Days parade, Wagon Trails Animal Park (4 attend), Clam Bake at D s (58 attend), Tony & Tina s Wedding (16 attend), Christmas Party at Stancato s. Events: Trial Drags at Thompsen (15 attend), Driver s School May 6 at the Parma GM Plant (39 attend), Mem Day at Nelson, July 14 Low Speed at GM Plant, July 4 shows at Aurora Outlets, Labor Day at Nelson. Competition: M: Bob T; W: Elaine H Rookie of the Year: Scott B & Shari B NCCC: Club-8 th ; 8 th in NCCC Newsletter contest. Outstanding Member: (tie) Dave G and Gene S

2 For Sale: 1993 Corvette Convertible, Artic White, Black top, 80,000mi $18, Club holds Pick 3 fundraiser; Melanie G awarded 1 of 8 NCCC Scholarships; January Membership: 86 (69 NCCC) Socials: Russian New Year s (23+ attend), Tobogganing in Strongsville (22 attend), Host East Ohio Banquet in Elyria, What s for Dinner? at Al & Carol E s (25 attend), Pylon Pursuit Rally (24 attend), Brunch at East Harbor State Park in Marblehead (27 attend), Goodtimes in Avon, Christmas in July at W/E O s (31 attend), Mystery Cruise (27 attend), participated in Olmsted Falls (15 Vettes) and Parma Heights (5 Vettes) parades, Clambake at D s, Halloween Party and Hay Ride at Strongsville Chalet (31 attend), I Spy a Corvette, Christmas party at Stancato s. Events: Low Speed at Firestone, Memorial Day at Nelson, July 4 Shows at Aurora Outlets (123 cars), 22 members attend NCCC convention in Indy, Labor Day at Nelson, Competition: W: Elaine H; M: Warren O Rookies of the Year: Melanie G (20yrs after her mom received the award) and Dick H EO Regional Executive Award: Larry S NCCC: Club-10 th ; 3 rd in NCCC Newsletter Contest Outstanding Member: Warren O For Sale: 1990 Corvette, 60,000mi, $16,500 Ted. We remember: Member Jeff Burkitt passes in March. Member Jon Baer passes in April Pick 3 fundraiser is continued; Article on club appears in America s Sports Car, the national publication of the National Corvette Museum. February Membership: 91 (75 NCCC); Total NCCC Membership is 17,317. Socials: Russian New Year s, Prove It Party at A&C E s (18 attend), Dave & Buster s (20+ attend), East Ohio Banquet (~50 attend), Bunko Party (22 attend), Mystery in the Library 915 attend), Goodtimes Go-Karting, Family Picnic at Black River Reservation in Elyria (13+ attend), Amish Dinner Cruise (13 attend), 14 Corvettes participate in Olmsted Falls parade, Steak Roast/Clam Bake held at Sept Meeting, Covered Bridge Tour with Competition & NEOVC (38 total attend), Chili Cook-off, Christmas Party at Williams on the Lake in Medina (60 attend). Events: Mem Day at Nelson, June & October unsanctioned Low Speeds at Euclid Square Mall, Low Speed at Firestone, In partnership with Buckeye Corvettes (Canton, OH), hold first Corvettes at CORSA show in Berea 85 entered; July 4 at Aurora Outlets, Labor Day at Nelson, Rookie of the Year: East Ohio Region: Club-2 nd EO MVP Award: Scott B Outstanding Member: Megan E We remember: Former members Leonard Kubiak and Norm Borchert pass.

3 2004- Chevrolet invites club members to attend the North American debut of the 2005 Corvette Convertible at the Cleveland Auto Show, 24 members attend; Pick 3 fundraiser is continued. February Membership: 89 (76 NCCC) Socials: Un-Birthday Party at A&C E s (21 attend), Mystery Cruise (10 attend), East Ohio Banquet, Travel the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Peninsula (37 attend), Brunch at East Harbor State Park in Marblehead (23 attend), Christmas in July at W&E O s (39 attend), weekday Caravan to Elm Farm in Medina for Ice Cream, Caravan to MAPS museum in Canton (just follow Rich H!), 15 Corvettes participate in Olmsted Falls Parade, Clam Bake at D s (51 attend), Chili Cook-Off, Kid s Christmas Party at A&C E s, Christmas Party at Williams on the Lake. Events: Hosted 2-day Driver s School (31 drivers) and events Mem Day weekend at Nelson Ledges; unsanctioned low speed at Euclid Sq. Mall; June 13 Hosted 2 nd Corvettes at CORSA benefited Fairview General Hospital s Pediatrics Ward-111 cars entered. Game Time Rallies, July 4 car show at Aurora Outlets (79 entries), Labor Day at Nelson Ledges and an unsanctioned Low Speed at Meadowbrook Market Square in Bedford (46 entries). Competition: W: Elaine H; M: Phil D All over 200pts receive award Rookies of the Year: Tim & Cherri O, Lori A, Ted M EO Champ Series: Club Rally-1 st EO Regional Executive Award: Rich H & Al E EO Hall of Fame Induction: Elaine H NCCC: Club-7 th President s Award Rich H Outstanding Member Pat M Committee formed to review/revise club constitution. Continue Pick 3 fundraiser; 3 rd Generation CC Families are featured in Blue Bars, 50 th Anniversary (2007) plans begin. January Membership: 121 (101 NCCC); NCCC: 285 clubs-18, 251 members Socials: Russian New Year s (10 attend), NASCAR Party at Good Ole Daze (30 attend), East Ohio Banquet, Kid s Easter Party at A&C E s, Cruise to Warther Carving & Garden (28 attend), Cinco de Mayo dinner (20 attend), 13 members caravan to Mid Ohio for American LeMans race, Cook-out at Scott & Shari B s (36+ attend), Cruise & Swim Party at Bob & Sally T s (19 attend), Crawford Auto Museum warehouse cook-out, participate in Olmsted Falls parade; Post- Nelson cook-out at Gary & Tricia K s, Clam Bake at D s (52 attend), Halloween party at Dennis & Lory A s; Casino Trip, Kid s Christmas Party at A&C E s, Christmas Party. Events: Unsanctioned Low Speeds at Geauga Lake (49 entries); Mem Day at Nelson Ledges (45 entries); Concours at Norris Chevrolet in Lodi (49 entries); CORSA III July 24 benefited Berea Children s home Vettes entered despite rain and storms throughout the day. Entries included a 1953 & Highest Club attendance Buckeye Corvettes, Inc. (Canton, OH);

4 2005 con t. Rallies (21 entries) and Labor Day at Nelson (54 entries). Nelson Ledges events were included in Great Lakes High Speed Series, organized by Rene Cardenas (RCD-MI), included high speed events at Autobahn (IL), Gingerman (MI), Grattan (MI), Putnam (IN) and Waterford Hills (MI). Performance Team was created, sponsored by Egan Landscaping. Awarded members who reached 50 East Ohio Region competition points with a decal, 75 points with a patch. Team members also received a small plaque recognizing their achievement. Competition: M: Warren O; W: Elaine H Rookie of the Year: Brian W, Cassie D EO Champ Series: Won all 3 East Ohio Championship Series Categories Concours, Rally and Speed. Won the Concours category with a large club turn out in final event. EO Hall of Fame Inductions: Bob K EO Regional Executive Award: Jim E EO MVP Award: Tim O NCCC: Club-5 th President s Award Jim E Outstanding Member Tim O For Sale: 1974 Corvette T-top, automatic, burgundy, 56,000mi, $10,900. Anthony We remember: Former members Bonnie Balant Podojil and Virg Tussey pass "Mako Ray" returns as newsletter name. Pick 3 fundraiser is continued; Performance Team continued, sponsored by Westway Realty. Corvette Cleveland was chosen by the National Corvette Museum to be the "display club" for the month of November. Bob K won the raffle to have his car on display as well as pieces of club memorabilia. This special display is part of the 2006 Corvette Club recognition program for Business/Club Members. Membership: Socials: Bowling (37 attend), a NASCAR party (26 attend), club hosts East Ohio Banquet in Hudson (40 members attend), Bunko Party at D/MA O s (19 attend), Dinner/Ice Cream Cruise to SkyWay (31 attend), Mystery Cruise to Fairport Harbor (22 attend), Progressive Dinner (36 attend), Rinky Dink Min-Golf & Karting (18 attend), 28 th Annual Clam Bake at D s (48 attend), Halloween Party at A s (17 attend), NASA Tour (24 attend), Christmas Banquet (62 attend). Events: CORSA IV July Vettes benefitted Berea Children s Home. Highest Club Attendance Lakeshore Corvettes (Vermillion, OH); Low Speed (Autocross) at Lakeland Community College 79 entries, Mem. Nelson Ledges-45 entries, Game Time 2 Rallies-18 entries and Labor Nelson Ledges 40 entries. Nelson events again were included with the Great Lakes High Speed Series. Rookie of the Year: Geno W and Marie W Social Award: Don & Mary Ann O (7 th regional championship)

5 2006 con t. Rookie of the Year: Geno W and Marie W Social Award: Don & Mary Ann O (7 th regional championship) EO MVP Award: Phil D NCCC: Club-8 th President's Award - Don O Outstanding Member - Tim O Membership: 50 th Anniversary: Club hosts year-long celebration of 50 th Anniversary. In May, Elaine O organizes 50 th party, 150 attend, followed by brunch the next morning. In June, Jim E organizes road trip to National Corvette Museum, 50 attend. Socials: 2 nd Chance New Year s social at Michaud s in Strongsville, Bowling at Dick Hoover s Lanes in Brunswick, EO Banquet in Mansfield (32 attend). Events: (SCHEDULED) Mem Day at Nelson, June 3-Low Speeds at Lakeland, July 29 Corvettes at CORSA, August 19-Rallies, Labor Day at Nelson. Competition: M: ; W: Rookie of the Year: (8 th regional championship) NCCC: Club- President's Award Fred K Outstanding Member Jim E 2008-

RECOGNIZING THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO HELP THE EAST OHIO REGION AND N.C.C.C. PROSPER.

RECOGNIZING THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS OF THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO HELP THE EAST OHIO REGION AND N.C.C.C. PROSPER. Hall of Fame Inductees The East Ohio Region Hall of Fame was established