BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB

OF SOUTHERN DELAWARE

P. O. BOX 1783 - MILLSBORO, DE 19966

THE VETTE GAZETTE

OCTOBER 2006

VOLUME NO. 8 ISSUE NO. 6

The meeting of November 2^nd will be held at

Jake’s Seafood House – Southbound side of Highway One/Route 1 – Rehoboth Beach

Phone: 302-644-7711

We’ll be dining and meeting in their upstairs room so we have more privacy and hopefully

less noise. Be prepared to walk up the stairs because there is no elevator.

Dinner from 6:00 P.M. followed by meeting at 7:30 P.M.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER & PARTY

Saturday – December 2, 2006

Lighthouse Restaurant – Lewes, DE

All new members are considered “active” for the first year they are members. All long term members are considered “active” if they have attended at least three (3) meetings and participated in one (1) activity during 2006. If you are in “active” status your tickets to the dinner and party are complimentary from the Club. If you are not “active” you are still very welcome to attend the dinner and party but you will be asked to pay for your ticket.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hi Everyone!

Hey Doug…I hear the October meeting went great…thanks!

Today is October 9, 2006. George Stadler and I have made it all the way out Route 66 and it was just a wonderful adventure. We went along the California coast yesterday. Went to Pebble Beach and stayed in Carmel last night. We are having a BLAST!

It’s not easy to convey sad news but I must. Our long-term member Otts Bortle has died after a valiant battle with cancer. The club has been in touch with Pat and she is doing well. There will be a visitation with Pat followed by a Memorial Service for Otts on Saturday, October 28^th at 12:00 noon at the Hastings Funeral Home on South Main Street in Selbyville, Delaware. Club members are meeting outside the home at 12:00 noon then proceed inside as a group. I do hope many of you can attend because I know it would be so meaningful for Pat and Otts’ family. If you have any questions call Dianne Shaw at 302-541-4891.

See you all at the November meeting.

Buddy

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BEACHCOMBERS CLUB SPONSOR - 1^ST STATE CHEVY-OLDS

300 S. DuPont Highway - Georgetown, DE 19947-0747 - 302-856-2521

Go to 1^st 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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CORVETTES FOR SALE AT 1^ST STATE CHEVY-OLDS

We have two super cars with deep discounts ready to find new loving homes.

2006 Triple Black convertible with chrome wheels, Z51 suspension including package 3 with On-Star

2006 Victory Red with black top and interior, Z51 suspension including package 3 with navigation and On-Star

BEACHCOMBERS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Robert Burton and Susan Daugherty of Millsboro can be found around town in their 1988 Red convertible while Mike Fanning will be making his way from Mardela Springs, Maryland in his 2006 Blue convertible. Lee and C.V. O’Shell out of Millsboro will be sporting almost twin Stingrays…1974 and 1979. If you see a 1973 Medium Blue Coupe in the Millsboro area it’s likely Robert & Jean Phillips. Now if you’re in Lewes and see a 2004 Red convertible give them a wave because it’s Bob and Colleen Schultz. When in Rehoboth Beach give a wave to John Waddington. If you’re further south in Selbyville and you see a 1998 Black convertible give a wave to Jim and Lucia Zervakos and if you’re in the Ocean View area and see a 2002 Red Coupe then you’ve met up with Tom and Kathy Mulcare. Hey everyone…welcome to Beachcombers! We’re so happy you have joined us!

Getting to know you will be such fun! Please take a look at the Club’s Christmas Party Information at the top of page one of this newsletter. It is such a nice gathering. Dress ranges from Sunday best to casual dressy. We have a DJ and instead of a gift exchange we voted to purchase items on the Ronald McDonald House’s Wish List which you can find at the end of this newsletter. Your items can be brought to the November 2^nd club meeting or to the Christmas party. Please be sure to take a look at the Activities Section to keep abreast of upcoming events.

OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Celebrating in October are Bruce Bent, Linda Casto, Buddy Clark, Lynn Clark, Thad Truitt, and Virgil Truitt. In November Rick Berry, Robert Burton, Fred Chidister, Kathy Miller, Kathy Mulcare, Dianne Shaw, Bernita Stadler, and John Waddington will be celebrating!

OCTOBER MEETING – 50/50 WINNER

Congrats to Rose Leister on her $44 winnings! If does pay to attend club meetings.

CORVETTE TRIVIA – OCTOBER 2006

Congrats to Janet Smith who won the contest. Thanks Rick for putting it together!

Club Officers

President……………..………Buddy Clark – 302-226-5038 ( buddysr@hotmail.com )

Vice President………………..Doug Riniker – 302- 945-7740 (drr1972@aol.com)

Secretary……………….…….Lana Wesley – 302947-0320 ( lanawwesley@aol.com )

Treasurer……………………..Janet Smith – 302-537-1207 ( lwsmth@cs.com )

Historian……………………..Debbie Willis 302-541-4050 (Baywillie1@mchsi.com)

Activities…………………….Carolyn Brinker – 302- 36-2487 (jbtfish@aol.com )

Sergeant at Arms…………… Cindy Riniker – 302 945-7740 (Riniker105@aol.com)

Newsletter …….…………….Dianne Shaw – 302-541-4891 (zinykake@aol.com)

Club e-mail…………….......…beachcombers@yahoogroups.com

Club Website………..……….www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.org

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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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SEEKING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR DOOR PRIZES

Remember to make donations to the Door Prize cache. Attendees at our monthly meetings receive a ticket and at the end of the night a drawing is made and a Door Prize is awarded. We ask members to contribute Door Prizes so the club does not have to incur the expense. Prizes should be practical and not exceed $10. You may give your gift to Carolyn Brinker or any club member prior to the meeting. We ask that prizes be wrapped or placed in gift bags to enhance the surprise

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TREASURER’S REPORT – Janet Smith, Treasurer

The current balance is $4,791.77.

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Can You Believe There Are Only 118 More Shopping Days

Until CHRISTMAS !

Don’t scream! I know we haven’t even celebrated Labor Day! But remember THE CLUB’S CHRISTMAS is going to be on Saturday, December 2 so we have even fewer days to shop for the Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington, Delaware. Yes, that’s right! At a recent meeting the club voted to eliminate our gift exchange at the Christmas Party and instead, we’ll be filling boxes with items the Ronald McDonald House needs on a day to day basis for its residents …their WISH LIST! Connie Magee is going to bring copies of their Wish List to the September - December meetings so we can begin shopping. I’m also asking her to put a copy of the list at the end of this newsletter. I figure…the more time we have to shop…the more items we can purchase. I want to ask something of our members who know they will not be attending the club’s Christmas party. Please shop now and bring your items to the upcoming club meetings. If you are not able to shop but want to contribute just send a check to me, Dianne Shaw, and I will shop for you! I’m at 38235 Bridgehampton Lane, Ocean View, DE 19970. If you need to talk I’m at 302-541-4891. It’s going to be such a warm way to celebrate our holiday season and help a wonderful charity at the same time. We are planning an April or May cruise to the McDonald House to prepare breakfast for the residents and staff.

* * * * * * * * 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 First State and Eastern Shore and they will do the same for Beachcombers. Please make note of their websites so you can check them often.

Eastern Short Corvette Club……………………..easternshorecorvetteclub.org

First State Corvette Club…………………………firststatecorvetteclub.org

The OC Jamboree event needs to be decided on because they are reluctant to refund our deposit. Other shows are available after that…we just have to decide what we want to see.

Oct 14^th ………………..Annual Corvettes in OC weekend. The boardwalk parade of Corvettes will be at 5 pm. Members from Beachcombers, Eastern Shore, and 1^st State Corvette clubs will be meeting at 3:00 to 3:30 pm at the Brass Balls Saloon on the Boardwalk between 11^th and 12^th streets. There is some parking on their lot on Baltimore Avenue. Save tables if you can!

October 17, and 24 ……..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. Looks like October 24 will end the cruise-in unless weather forces and earlier closing.

October 20^th…………Laurel High School Homecoming – all members who volunteered to drive queens, kings, or whatever please meet at 5pm at the Pizza Hut in Laurel, DE. Parade is at 6:30 p.m.

October 28^th…………12:00 noon – meet at Hastings Funeral Home on South Main Street in Selbyville, DE to attend the visitation and memorial service for long-time member Otts Bortle. Members will meet outside and go inside as a group.

November 1^st …….. ……………First State Corvette Club monthly meeting 6:30 – 9:30.

November 2^nd ………..…………..Beachcombers Corvette Club Monthly Meeting – Jake’s Seafood Highway One. See top of page 1 of newsletter.

November 9^th ……….…………Eastern Shore Corvette Club monthly meeting from 7 PM - 9PM. Contact Ed Marcelle at 644-1967 for location and reservations.

November 18^th………Mystery Cruise! Eastern Shore and 1^st State Corvette clubs are invited to join Beachcombers. Specifics will be provided ASAP. Plan to leave our yet undesignated location mid-morning and have enough gas for about a 1 ½ hour drive to the mystery destination. Once there we will have lunch then the return trip will be “on your own…at your leisure”. Bill Vernon is the organizer.

November 28^th………Decorate our Tree for the Annual Trim-A-Tree fundraiser at Grotto Pizza on Long Neck Road in Long Neck/Millsboro area (945-6000). We will meet there at TBA to decorate the tree we sponsor in this event. We will select a charity and it’s name will be displayed along with our name on our tree. Individuals patronizing Grotta during the season will make monetary contributions to their favorite trees and all money collected will be donated to the charity along with a contribution from Grotto Pizza.

December 2, 2006 – Saturday……Beachcombers Corvette Club’s Christmas Party at the Lighthouse Restaurant in Lewes, DE. Details to follow at a later date.

BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

Note: The minutes for the meeting of October 5, 2006 were not available at time of publication of this newsletter. They will be read at the November 2^nd meeting.

RONALD McDONALD HOUSE WISH LIST

It was suggested that we select an item(s) from each category to avoid a lot of duplication.

FOOD STUFF CLEANING SUPPLIES

Butter/Margarine Spray Air Fresheners

Bread Fabric Softener Sheets

Eggs Disinfectant Cleaner–Lysol*

Individually Wrapped Snack Foods Soft Scrub *

(nuts, franola bars, chips, crackers, pretzels) Disinfectant wipes *

Baby Food 0 in jars Laundry Detergent *

Cookie box mixes Mops

Juice Boxes Mr.Clean *

Cereal Boxes – individual servings * Tub and Tile Cleaner *

Hot Chocolate Packets Mr. Clean Magic Eraser *

Regular and De-caf tea bags Freebreeze *

Individual pudding, jello, fruit snacks Lysol disinfectant aerosol spray *

Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip

Ketchup HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

Oil Plastic Mattress Covers (Full)

Salt & Pepper Hair Brushes

Mattress Pads Full & Twin *

KITCHEN ITEMS Plastic Regular Size Pillow Cover * Luggage Racks

Trash Bags (13x33 & 50 gal) Universal TV Remotes

Dishwasher Detergent Blankets (Full & Twin)

Large Freezer Bags Pillow Cases *

Napkins * Towel sets – wash, hand, bath

Dishtowels Full Size Sheet sets

Pot holders White shower curtains & liners

Paper plates Crib mattress pads & sheets

Paper towels * Vacuum cleaners

Aluminum Foil * 60W and 100W light bulbs

Gladlock type storage containers* Plastic hangers

9x13 disposable aluminum casserole pans *

ADDITIONAL NEEDS

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Restaurant gift certificates

Paper – white or color letter size Sport/Entertainment passes

Postage stamps Sports equipment

HP Desk Jet Print Cartridge #28 & #27 Movie passes

Toys – small like Barbies, *NOTE: All items must be NEW Trucks, games Phone cards