Newsletter Volume 40 - Issue 4 April, 2007 Officers: President............ Monte Rans 620-327-2711 Vice President........ Greg Esping 620-896-2810 Secretary....... Marsha Battaglear 316-721-1166 Treasurer.......... Jack Crossman 316-542-9937 Message from the Prez... Spring has arrived with us saying goodbye to the cold weather while looking forward to the driving season upon us. It was evident at our last drive and eat that featured a total of 29 corvettes and one other plastic car (Saturn). Our drive took us down many roads and one in particular called Thunder Road that I personally had not been down previously, and ended up at Beitermans in Winfield. It was an impressive sight to see corvettes lined up for better then 2 blocks in the middle of town. The food was excellent and birthday cake was provided by the Hoofers to celebrate Barry and Helen s birthdays. Thanks to Officer at Large.........Linn Smith 316-806-8004 N.C.C.C. Governor...... Gary Jones 316-946-9320 Newsletter Editor...... Kent Michael 316-682-4403 ACCC s Web Page..... http://members.cox.net/accc Barry and Helen for hosting a fun and exciting drive and eat. Remember, April starts the corvette travel season so get those cars out, blow the dust off, and join the club excursions. It is now time for the road trips to begin and your e-board has been working diligently to set up a variety of fun days and weekends. If you missed the March 31st trip to Enid, don t forget April 14th is the Mid Missouri Corvette Club Car show in Columbia, Missouri. See you at the meeting. Monte Page 1
April, 2007 Volume 40 - Issue 4 Minutes from the March 7, 2007 ACCC Meeting The meeting was called to order by President Monte Rans at Don Hattan Chevrolet. We welcomed new member Dave Snodgrass. The minutes were approved as published. The March Drive & Eat will be hosted by Barry and Helen Hoofer. Monte reported that Jim Hattan donated $100.00 toward the Awards Banquet. Vice-President Greg Esping reported we have 58 paid members in the club. Treasurer Jack Crossman reported $1284.61 in savings and $590.00 plus $150.00 in checking. Secretary Marsha Battaglear had nothing to report. Officer-at-Large Lin Smith reported that the Petroleum Club is under new management and that they have increased the price from $100.00 to $900.00 for a Saturday night. Her suggestion was that we move the banquet from Saturday to Friday night. The motion was made and passed to do so. The new points leaders are Battaglears 1st, Smiths 2nd, Mehls and Michaels 3rd, and Fitzgibbons and Crossmans 5th. Governor Gary Jones reported that he is still working with a representative of Strother Field as a possible venue for the Auto-Cross. The proposal must be considered by a commission on March 21st. He will be going to Strother Field to check it out and Randy Smith volunteered to accompany him. He mentioned some race activities at Hallett in Oklahoma on April 21-22. He also reminded the club of the Corvette Cup sponsored by Mid-Mo Corvette club in Columbia, Missouri April 14th. Newsletter editor Kent Michael requested pictures for the newsletter. Old Business Marsha reported on the anniversary committee meeting. Tentative plans have been suggested. Kent, Monte, and Marsha presented the proposed agenda to Southwinds for their approval. Southwinds club voted to allow ACCC to host their anniversary celebration on the weekend of the Southwinds Auto Show. We will work with them and Jerry McKenzie agreed to be the liaison member between the two clubs on the committee. Matt Hoofer is designing the t-shirt and a logo for event stuff. Kevin asked if we were still planning a Buster s run to Sun City. Events for the calendar will be discussed at E-Board. New Business Monte informed the club that Ron and Judy Britt have graciously invited us to Abilene for a day trip. They sent multiple brochures of possible sights/activities. E-Board will also address this and place it on the calendar. A caravan was set up for spectators to the Enid show. We will leave from McDonalds at 47th & Broadway at 9:00 am on March 31st. Everyone is welcome to join in. Kent mentioned that Deb Collier has once again requested Corvette limos for the Newton Prom like we did last year. The date is April 21st, so mark your calendar. More information will be given at the April meeting. A Thank-you letter was read from the Lord s Diner for the donation from the banquet. Marsha presented information on a Corvette show and cruise along Route 66 to the Grand Canyon in Flagstaff, Arizona the first week of June. Several members were interested. See her if you have questions. Swap and Shop A non-member stated that he has an 85 Corvette coupe with 56,000 miles for sale. It needs tires. It has a landau roof and is an automatic. He wants $5500.00. A couple in Harper have some 78 Corvette trim pieces that come to $314.00 They will take an offer. (Sold) Dave Snodgrass has a Corsa exhaust system for a C6 that he would like to trade with someone for something other than stock. The 50-50 pot was won by Murla Crossman. Door Prize went to Robin Sayer. The meeting was adjourned. Secretary Marsha Battaglear Page 2 Saturday, April 7th Drive & Eat Meet at the Truck Stop on the South West side of the 61st Street North and I-135 Exit. Hosted By: Bob & Marsha Battaglear Group Leaves Promptly at 5:15 PM Note Different meeting place for this month. Also, the Drive & Eat is Saturday at 5:15pm
Volume 40 - Issue 4 April, 2007 2007 Schedule of Events April 4 April 7 April 14 April 14-15 April 19-22 April 21 April 26-28 May 2 May 3-5 May 4 May 11 May 18-19 May 18-20 May 24-26 June 6 June 9 June 10 June 15-17 June 16-22 June 17 July 11 July 14 April Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Bob & Marsha Battaglear Dary Queen Cruise, 2-6pm, Richard s Little DQ, Lincoln at Grove, Wichita, Mid-Missouri Corvette Club 13th Annual Corvette Cup Car Show, Columbia, Missouri. Central Arkansas Corvette Club Weekend, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Tulip Time Car Show, Belle Plain, C5/C6 Bash - National Corvette Museum ZR1/C4 Gathering - National Corvette Museum May Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Monte & Chris Rans Two Brothers Free Car Show, Two Brothers BBQ, 8406 W. Central, Wichita, 5th Annual Midian Shrine Swap Meet & Car Corral, Mid America Auto Auction, 47th & I-135, Wichita, 18th Annual Lone Star Corvette Classic, Fort Worth, Texas. Corvette Forum Cruise-In - National Corvette Museum June Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Kevin & Paula Mansfield All Wheels Car Show, Lake Afton, Wichita, Kansas Bloomington Gold, Pheasant Run Resort, St. Charles, Illinois NCCC National Convention, Nashville, TN 13th Annual Father s Day At The Zoo Car Show, Sedgwick County Zoo, Wichita, July Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Jack & Murla Crossman July 14 July 19-21 July 22-26 July 26-29 August 1 August 4 August 10-12 August 11 August 24-26 August 30 - September 2 September 5 13th Annual Automobilia Moonlight Car Show, Downtown, Wichita, Black Hills Corvette Classic, Spearfish, South Dakota NCRS National Convention, Boston, MA Vette's on the Rockies, Breckenridge CO August Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Greg & Marie Esping 40th Anniversary Celebration, Wichita, Kansas Twilight Classic Car Show, Sponsored by South Winds Corvette Club, Beech Lake, 13th & Webb Rd., Wichita, Corvettes at Carlisle, Carlisle, PA Anniversary Celebration - National Corvette Museum September Drive and Eat, Hosted by: September 7 Gary & Betty Henderson Mid America Designs Corvette Funfest, September 21-23 Effingham, Illinois Pace Car Reunion - National Corvette September 27-29 Museum Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, October 4-6 Eureka Springs, Arkansas. October 10 October 11-13 October 12 October 25-27 November 7 November 9 December 5 December 7 Classic Corvette Extravaganza - National Corvette Museum October Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Rex & Candy Corbin Z06 Fest - National Corvette Museum November Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Earl & Deanna Kunc December Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Daryl & Cindy Burbach Page 3
April, 2007 Volume 40 - Issue 4 Minutes for March 21, 2007 ACCC E-Board Meeting The meeting was held at Don Hattan Chevrolet. All board members were in attendance. President Monte Rans called the meeting to order. Vice President Greg asked Kent if any more information was available on the museum caravan in 2008. Kent agreed to do some checking. Treasurer Jack Crossman reported $721.70 in checking and $1284.61 in savings. There was also discussion on filing corporate and tax papers for the year. Gary Jones volunteered to assist jack. Secretary No report but Marsha Battaglear did ask about Drive & Eat in April. Friday is Good Friday so board decided to have it on Saturday. Officer-at-Large Lin Smith paid the Petroleum Club the check to reserve it for the January Awards Banquet. The date was changed to Friday January 18, 2008 because of availability. NCCC Governor There was some discussion on possible open dates for the Auto-Cross. Many items were placed on the calendar which will appear later in the minutes. After placing all items on the calendar, it was decided that we really need more time to prepare for the Auto-Cross as no really good dates were available. Gary Jones will continue to nail down a venue and plan for the Auto- Cross in the spring of 2008. Newsletter Editor - No report Old Business - Monte reported on some possible hotels to host our anniversary weekend.although we are waiting to do the Auto-cross in the spring of 2008, we will still plan on an auto-cross/driving school previous to that time. The anniversary committee has met and is on track. Jim Hattan wished to thank the ACCC members who brought their cars to the Wind Wagon Smith ceremony. He also has voiced an interest in participating in the anniversary celebration.we were also reminded that a caravan will be leaving at 9:00 am to go to the Enid show for those who are not participating. New Business We discussed possible ways that Jim Hattan could sponsor our anniversary weekend. That will be discussed further at the anniversary committee meeting. Dates were tentatively set for some club sponsored events. The Buster s run to Sun City was placed on April 28th; a day trip to the Salt Museum in Hutchinson was placed on Aug. 25th; a day trip to Abilene was set for Sept. 8th; and the Funkhana was set for Sept. 16th. All other events are already on the club calendar. Check your newsletter. The meeting was adjourned. Secretary Marsha Battaglear Page 4
Volume 40 - Issue 4 April, 2007 ACCC Christmas Party - December 1977 Page 5
April, 2007 Volume 40 - Issue 4 Admiral Windwagon Smith XXXIV - Jim Hattan Page 6
Volume 40 - Issue 4 April, 2007 Taking a Seat Supports the Museum We are thrilled over the support of our new Bench Sponsorship Program! We have six supporting clubs and individuals who have sponsored a monumental granite bench in the front entrance of the Museum along our brick Walk of Fame. This is not only a great way to support the Museum, but enables thousands of guests and visitors who come to the Museum each year to see your club logo or customized artwork created in granite. Each granite bench features customized artwork of the club or supporter and can be reserved either solely or with up to two partners per bench. A limited number of granite benches are available. Club logos, car designs - your choice, so pick the artwork that best represents you and/or your club! Find out more about reserving your spot as part of this fundraising opportunity by going to: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/donations/bench.shtml Page 7
Wichita, Kansas Membership Application Regular membership dues for A.C.C.C. are $50.00 per year for new members and $45.00 per year for renewals. Membership dues include A.C.C.C. spouse membership and one National Council of Corvette Clubs (N.C.C.C.) membership. Associate membership, designed for the non-corvette owner, is $25.00 per year for new members and $20.00 per year for renewals. Associate membership does not include spouse or N.C.C.C. membership. A.C.C.C. requires all members to be at least 18 years of age and hold a current valid driver's license. Dues for renewals are payable on September 1st and are considered delinquent after the November A.C.C.C. meeting. Renewals received after the November meeting will be considered as new. Memberships received after September 1st will be valid through the next calendar year. Please fill out this form and bring it to the next meeting of The or mail to: P.O. Box 813 Wichita, KS 67201 Checks should be made payable to: Regular Membership Associate Membership Amount Paid: $ Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Address: Home Phone: ( ) - Date of Birth: / / (City) (State) (Zip) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: E-Mail Address: Work Phone: ( ) - Spouse: Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: Date of Birth: / / Work Phone: ( ) - Year(s) and Type of Corvette(s) Currently Owned: Members Signature: Spouse Signature: Date / /
P.O. Box 813 Wichita, Kansas 67201 April, 2007 Newsletter Next Meeting Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 7:00 P.M. Don Hattan Chevrolet 6000 Hattan Dr. Wichita, KS 67219 The meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Don Hattan Chevrolet, 6000 Hattan Drive, Wichita, Kansas unless otherwise stated. The Newsletter is published monthly for the members of the Air Capital Corvette Club and other Car Clubs who wish to share newsletters or information with our club. Non-members who would like to receive the newsletter can receive a one year subscription by sending $5.00 (to cover postage) to:, P.O. Box 813, Wichita, KS 67201