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1 A TOUCH OF CLASS IN FIBERGLASS SPONSORED BY BUD S CHEVROLET St. Mary s

com Bob Haugh Vice President Statutory Agent

com Tom Brooks NCM Ambassador (937) 974-3423

2 Greater Dayton Corvette Club FIBERGLAS FLASHES VOLUME XXXI, Number 10 October 2017 Officers Freddie Haugh President (937) Bob Haugh Vice President Statutory Agent (937) Herb Smith Treasurer (937) Terri Kopa Secretary (937) Tom Brooks NCM Ambassador (937) Mike Jones Newsletter Editor Web Coordinator (937) Committee Chairs Carol Tavener Membership (937) Bob Sledge Public Relations Peggy DeLorenzo Social (937) Donna Tucker Social (937)

3 GREATER DAYTON CORVETTE CLUB (GDCC) Minutes October 18, 2017 President Freddie Haugh called the meeting to order. Forty-three members were in attendance. GUESTS: The Club welcomed: Jerry and Mary Beth Burke owners of a 2017 Watkins Glen Gray coupe. Jerry and Mary Beth joined the Club at tonight s meeting. Jeff and Cheryl Farnsley, owners of a 2016 yellow Z51. Jeff and Cheryl recently joined the Club. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Freddie thanked Donna Tucker and Dan Gorby for planning the September 26 dinner out to Stonehouse Tavern in Waynesville. VICE PRESIDENT: Bob Haugh called for the following committee reports: SECRETARY S REPORT: Larry Kopa motioned dispensing with reading of the September minutes. Steve Stoker seconded. TREASURER S REPORT: Herbie Smith provided the report. SOCIAL: Freddie recapped the following events in Donna Tucker s absence: October 19: Dinner out at Bag O Nails, Crosse Point Center, Centerville OH, hosted by Russ and Gail Hodge. November 2-4: Vets and Vettes, NCM, Bowling Green KY November 17: Dinner out at the Amber Rose, Valley Street, Dayton OH hosted by Donna and Dan. December 6: Dinner out at Carvers, Centerville OH, hosted by Donna and Dan. MEMBERSHIP: Carol Tavener reported that we currently have 141 members including new members Jerry and Mary Beth Burke who joined this evening. Judy Smith said that membership due notices will be sent out the beginning of November. PUBLIC RELATIONS: No report.

4 EDITOR/ WEBMASTER: No report. NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM (NCM) AMBASSADOR: Tom Brooks said that he has raffle tickets for a 2018 white exterior/red interior 2LT. The tickets are $10.00 each and the car will be raffled at the NCM in February Larry Kopa added that the NCM is selling 1000 tickets at $ each for a 2018 Watkins Glen Gray which will be raffled in November. President s Corner: Old Business Freddie distributed name tags to those who ordered one. She said that at last month s meeting it was voted to disperse $ each to organizations for Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. The JJ Wattes Foundation as well as organizations in Florida was no longer accepting monetary donations. After checking a few places she found an organization, Direct Relief, which will give 100% of donations to victims. Freddie had Herbie send $ to them with the request that the money be used for the victims in Puerto Rico. New Business Freddie reminded members that November is the month for president, vicepresident, treasurer, and secretary 2018 nominations. Bob Haugh indicated that he is not running for vice-president next year. He also suggested that new and existing members should get involved. Freddie received a very nice note from personnel from the Kettering Holiday at Home for the Club s participation in their parade. She received an invitation for our Club to participate in Springboro s Christmas parade on Saturday, November 18. The parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Last year only three Corvettes were part of the parade. If you would like to participate, please let Freddie know. Glendale Corvette Club, Cincinnati OH is hosting a day ride on October 21 to Bluelick Battlefield State Park with lunch and a tour of the museum. If you are interested, let Freddie know and she will give you the contact information. Freddie received and from Jack Hickman, a member of our club. He will be participating in the Germantown Car Show on Saturday, October 21, and the Enon Car Show on Sunday, October 22. Jack said to look him up if you are at any of these shows. Carol Tavener said that the Huber Heights Oldies Radio Station 97.3 does free advertising for non-profit organizations that is available should our Club decide it wants to advertise any information.

5 George Frymyer conducted the 50/50 drawing which was won by Jerry Burke. Jerry won $ Steve Stoker motioned the meeting adjourn; seconded by Tom Murph. Respectfully submitted, Terri Kopa

6 Coming Attractions Things to do, places to be June 3 Brookville, OH Brookville Club open car show 9 Centerville, OH Voss open cruise-in. 11 Fairborn, OH GDCC Corvette Only car show 17 Dinner Out Pappadeoux, Springdale Host: Tom & Starlene Brooks 21 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm Indianapolis Bloomington Gold Car Show MidOH Boris Racing Vintage Cars Contact Boris 30-July 1 Overnite to Cillicothe to see Tecumseh. Host: Donna Tucker/Dan Gorby. See Minutes. July 4 Centerville Americana Parade 15 Dinner Out Progressive Dinner - South MidOH Boris Racing Contact Boris 19 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm 21&22Somerset, KY Corvette Summer Nights cruise-in 23 Fifth Third Field Corvette Display and Ballgame 29 Urbana Day ride to Airport Grimes field August 5-6 MidOH Boris Racing Contact Boris 11 Centerville Voss cruise-in 12 Ft. Thomas Corvette Cruise-In to benefit Cancer Research. 16 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm 19 Dinner Out Indian Lake, Pontoon Cruise Host - Dean & Carol Tavener

7 Coming Attractions More Things to do, places to be September 4 Kettering Holiday@Home Parade 10 Lancaster Corvette Gathering Amish Country Visit to various locations/attractions. Host: Dan Gorby/Donna Tucker & Bob Haugh Effingham, IL Mid America Motorworks Annual Fun Fest 17 Fairborn Car Show 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm Chula Vista, WI Black Hills cruise-in 26 Dinner Out Stonehouse Tavern, Waynesville. Host: Dan Gorby/Donna Tucker October 6-8 Pigeon Forge, TN Vette Fest MidOH Boris Racing Contact Boris 15 Springboro Restoration Station Fall Color Tour 18 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm 19 Dinner Out Old Bag of Nails, Centerville. Host: Gail & Russ Hodge November 15 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm 17 Dinner Out Amber Rose, Dayton. Host: Dan Gorby/Donna Tucker December 6 Dinner Out Carver s Steakhouse, Centerville. Host: Dan Gorby/Donna Tucker 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 7pm

Coming Attractions October 4 Bob Haugh 8 Tracy Pollard 11 Michael Stewart 14 Carol Miller 19 Rick Brewster Peter Garcia 21 Ruth Kikly 22 Kathy Stiens 24 Wayne Dawson Donna Gorby Donna Tucker 29

8 Coming Attractions October 4 Bob Haugh 8 Tracy Pollard 11 Michael Stewart 14 Carol Miller 19 Rick Brewster Peter Garcia 21 Ruth Kikly 22 Kathy Stiens 24 Wayne Dawson Donna Gorby Donna Tucker 29 Matthew Hetzel 30 Robert (Bob) Stephens 31 Heidi Beedy Marc Harris October Something to Celebrate Birthdays Anniversaries November 2 Sue Saettel 5 Peggy DeLorenzo Russell Hodge 7 Anita Stephens 8 Bob Leiweke 11 Betty Kangas 12 Daniel Coughnour 15 Dean Tavener 19 Michael Foy 20 Richard McIlvain 21 Rick Queener 28 Sue Smith November 8 Dave & Jill First 17 John & Betty Kangas 26 Russell & Gail Hodge 30 Rusty & Sara Myers 4 Daniel Coughnour & Ildiko Marcus 8 Tom & Barbara Van Leeuwen 11 Tom & Star Brooks Jim & Pat Ritz Visit us: Visit our Webpage Visit our Facebook Page GDCC Mailing Address Greater Dayton Corvette Club 4610 Cutlass Drive Englewood, OH Our Sponsor Buds Chevrolet St. Marys, Ohio (419) BudsChevy.com Monthly Meeting We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7PM, at Giovanni s, 215 W. Main St., Fairborn. All visitors are welcome.

A TOUCH OF CLASS IN FIBERGLASS

A TOUCH OF CLASS IN FIBERGLASS SPONSORED BY BUD S CHEVROLET St. Mary s Greater Dayton Corvette Club FIBERGLAS FLASHES VOLUME XXXI, Number 11 November 2017 Officers Freddie Haugh President (937) 433-9578