BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB
OF
P. O.
THE VETTE GAZETTE
MAY 2006
VOLUME NO. 8 ISSUE NO. 1
The meeting of June 1st
will be held at the LaQuetzalteca on Route 24 east of
Millsboro - 302-934-8077
If
you are coming from the Rehoboth/Lewes area traveling west on Rt 24 the restaurant will be on your right just immediately
before reaching the town limits of Millsboro.
If
you are coming from Rt 113/
Millsboro area traveling east on Rt 24 the restaurant
will be on your
left just after leaving the town limits of Millsboro.
Dinner
from
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
The Adopt-a-Highway event was
a great success. Thank you all members who joined me and my daughter
Courtney. Don and Connie Magee, George
Stadler, Bill Vernon, Doug and Cindy Riniker, Larry Wesley, Bill Shaw, and Wayne
and Michelle Esposito. We picked up an excess of 16 large bags of trash which made that section of road litter free (except
the cigarette buts that were impossible to pick up). Upon completion of our
clean up duties we all gathered at Grotto Pizza on Long Neck road to enjoy some
pizza and sodas. Thanks to Grotto who even picked up part of the tab.
The current update on our
member Otts Bortle is that
he is “holding his own” and taking advantage of every good day. Among his joys is getting out in his Vette when his nephew or brother are able to take him for a
little ride. Pat is doing well and both
are grateful for contacts from friends here in the club. Let’s keep those cards of cheer going in
their direction.
I would ask that each member
consider picking up 2 applications to have on hand for anyone they may run
across who expresses an interest in joining the club. Having an application
readily available to give to the prospective member to mail (or bring in to the
next meeting) with a check will expedite the membership process.
Please look over the upcoming
events section of the newsletter. Lots of fun stuff coming up over the next few
months. First States annual Car Show, Dairy Queens Casual Cruise nights
Beachcombers in Ocean City, Beachcombers Cruise to Shorebirds Stadium, just to
name a few.
Thank you to members Eric
Leister, Marie & Ray Myers, Jim Willis, Lew
Smith, and Bill Shaw who represented the club by carrying dignitaries in the
Town of
I will be out of town for the
June meeting. We will not return until late the evening of the 1st
of June. I’ll see you all in July.
Buddy
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CLUB ACTIVITY SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MAY
28TH
IS CANCELLED
This “wine” event generated some interest but the
commitment of a significant block of time coupled with the Memorial Day Weekend
may have been an obstacle. We’ll be
checking see if there are any upcoming activities at the Nassau Valley
Vineyards in Lewes that may be of interest to the Club.
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BEACHCOMBERS CLUB SPONSOR - 1ST
STATE CHEVY-OLDS
Go to 1st State for all your service
needs. They’re happy to serve us and
when you present your Beachcombers Membership Card you will receive a 10%
discount on all service charges.
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OUR CLUB
WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
DONNA & RICHARD BROWN
WANDA & GEORGE BENNUM
Donna
and Richard Brown are full-time residents living at
Wanda
and George Bennum are full-time residents living at
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CORVETTES FOR
2006
Convertible…....Triple black, Z51, chromed aluminum wheels – automatic.
2006 Convertilbe…….Red exterior with ebony top and interior,
Z51, chromed wheels - automatic
1963 Two Top Vette …White with blue interior, good driver, 80,000 miles,
numbers matching
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BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB
ANNUAL CAR SHOW
SATURDAY – AUGUST 19TH
MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR
AND SIGN UP FOR A BLOCK OF TIME
AT ANY OF ACTIVITIES OF THE
DAY
The Club needs the names and addresses of
businesses or organizations that we can write to seeking contributions of token
type gifts to be put into the “goody bags” given to each registrant. Examples of items would be paper writing
pads, pens, water bottles, clips, etc.
We are also looking for sponsors for the various awards presented that
day and businesses to make product contributions. Provide this information to Bill Shaw or any
member. Bill can be called at
302-541-4891 or see him at a meeting.
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May and June Birthdays – In May
we have Sandra Gilbert, Kathy Geary, Melvin Miller, and Debbie Willis followed
in June by George Bennum, Dale Burrows, Jack Casto,
Bob Davis, Patricia Reid, Bill Vernon, and Jim Willis.
Club Officers
President……………..………Buddy
Vice President………………..Doug Riniker – 302-
945-7740
Secretary……………….…….Lana Wesley – 302947-0320 ( lanawwesley@aol.com )
Treasurer……………………..Janet Smith – 302-537-1207 ( lwsmth@cs.com )
Historian……………………..Mark Lowe – 302-875-3179
Activities…………………….Carolyn Brinker – 302- 36-2487
(jbtfish@aol.com )
Sergeant at Arms…………… Cindy Riniker – 302
945-7740
Newsletter …….…………….Dianne Shaw – 302-541-4891 (zinykake@aol.com)
Club e-mail…………….......…beachcombers@yahoogroups.com
Club Website………..……….www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.org
BEACHCOMBERS BEACHCOMBERS
TEE SHIRTS NAME TAGS
See our Activities Chairlady, See our member, Rick Berry, at
Carolyn Brinker, at the meeting the meeting or e-mail him at
or e-mail her at jtbfish@aol.com. Rberry@delmarvawarehouses.com
Shirt is $8 Name
tags are about $6
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LOCAL CORVETTE
CLUB ANNOUNCES ITS
2006 CAR
SHOW
1ST State Corvette
Club of
Saturday – June 10th -
Registration is $10 and runs
from
IT PAYS TO ATTEND CLUB MEETINGS - IT REALLY DOES!
The $31 May 50/50 was won by Marie Myers! Marie also won the door prize which was
donated by The Brinkers.
Remember to make
donations to the Door Prize cache.
Prizes should be practical and not exceed $10. You may give your gift to Carolyn Brinker or any club member.
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TREASURER’S REPORT – Janet Smith, Treasurer
Starting Balance on
Dues collected 150.00
Car Show 443.53
50/50
$26.00
New Sub Total……...……………………………………………………… $ 2,093.17
DEBITS:
Paid to Connie Magee for Newsletter & By-Laws mailing $19.50
Total balance as of
WE HAVEN’T RECEIVED YOUR 2006-2007 DUES
IS EVERYTHING OK?
Maybe you’re waiting to come to a meeting OR maybe the dues payment
just slipped your mind. We just hope
everything is OK! The dues
for 2006-2007 is $15 per person or $30 per couple. Checks should be made payable to the club and
mailed to:
WE PROMISE
NOT TO FLOOD YOU
WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGES
Being able to communicate with members through
electronic mail is a real asset for our club.
It is expeditious and cost effective.
Our promise to you is that you will only be contacted by a Beachcomber
and be given information about Beachcombers or another local Corvette
club. To update our records, or add you
to our records, please email your mail address to Dianne Shaw at zinykake@aol.com.
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* * * * * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS * * * * * * * *
The events posted in this area are being hosted by your Beachcombers
Club or one of the other two local Clubs - First State Corvette Club or Eastern
Shore Corvette Club (Shorevettes).
Our club strives to participate in the activities hosted by
Eastern Short Corvette Club……………………..easternshorecorvetteclub.org
First State Corvette Club…………………………firststatecorvetteclub.org
May
23rd, 30th and June 6th, 13th, 20th,
27th ……..Cruise-In at the Dairy Queen on Rt. 24 in Millsboro (across
from the Millsboro Post Office) every Tuesday evening from 6-9 p.m.
June 1st …………..Beachcombers Corvette Club
Monthly Meeting – LaQuetzalteca on Route 24 east of Millsboro - 302-934-8077.
June 14th ……..…..
June 8th
.…………
June
10th …………
June 10th and
11th…………26th Annual Mid-Atlantic Classic Chevy Festival at the Francis Scott
Key Motel on Rt. 50 just outside
Oct 5th – 8th …………9th
Annual Edless Summer Cruisin’
in Ocean City,
Restaurant in
February
10th til the 17th of 2007 ……..Vette
Owners Cruising the Southern
Beachcombers Corvette Club of
The meeting was called to
order by President Buddy Clark at
Peter & Marion Bon Doug &
Cindy Riniker
Tom Brinker
Leonard & Barbara Romansoff
Buddy
Wayne & Michelle
Esposito George Stadler
Eric & Rose Leister Bill
& Sharon Vernon
Ed Marcelle
Lana & Lawrence Wesley
Secretary’s Report—the minutes for March 2006 were
accepted.
Motion—Marie Myers
Seconded—Bill Shaw
Treasurer’s Report—presented by Bill Shaw in Janet Smith’s absence.
Treasurer’s report—accepted.
Vice President’s Report-Doug Riniker announced two new applications had been
received. 1) George
Bennum of Lewes and 2) Richard Brown of Millsboro. The membership voted to accept these
applications.
Activities Committee—Tom Brinker (in Carolyn’s absence) passed around a
sign up sheet for the wine fest in Mt Airy (May 28) and the Beachcombers Night
at OC Jamboree.
The June meeting will be
held at La Quetzalteca on rte. 24 in Millsboro.
We will have to decide on future meeting places.
The membership was reminded
to contact Bill or Dianne Shaw for club shirts and jackets; Carolyn Brinker for
club T shirts and Rick Berry for name tags.
Millville Parade—Bill Shaw
reports that we need four convertibles to transport the dignitaries. He asked for volunteers.
President Buddy Clark
reported that the line up for the parade in
The parade is fairly short
and there is entertainment for everyone.
Highway Cleanup—the clean
up will be Wednesday May 10th.
We will meet at the Wilmington Trust on Long Neck Road at
New Business
The Club is looking into
another mystery cruise. Bill Vernon has
agreed to put it together and coordinate with Carolyn Brinker. It will probably be in the mid to late fall.
Details to follow.
Ist State Corvette Club is having their annual car show
on June 1st at Boscovs in
Bylaws—Bill Shaw went over the changes in the bylaws and
asked for discussion. Bill Shaw made a
motion to accept the changes; seconded by Peter Bon. The changes were accepted.
Car Show—Beachcombers Corvette Car Show will be August
19. A sign up sheet was sent around for
volunteers.
President Buddy Clark said
that we need addresses for past sponsors and requested that if anyone has them,
please turn them in.
Doug Rinker suggested that
we ask at our favorite places, i.e. restaurants, car washes, Jiffy Lube for
gift certificates for the door prizes.
Dairy Queen-- Doug Rinker reminded the
membership of the Millsboro Dairy Queen ‘car show’ every Tuesday night. We need only show up. If you can only stay a short while, you will
be given a parking space that will not be blocked in.
Door
Prize—donated by Carolyn
Brinker---won by Marie Myers.
50/50--$31.00 also won by Marie Myers
The meeting was adjourned.
Submitted by Lana W. Wesley