BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB

OF SOUTHERN DELAWARE, INC.

P. O. BOX 1783 - MILLSBORO, DE 19966

 

THE VETTE GAZETTE

JUNE  2007

 

VOLUME . 9                                                                                   ISSUE NO.   2

 

The meetings of  July 5TH and August 2nd will be held at

DOYLE’S RESTAURANT – RT 113 – SELBYVILLE, DE

(302) 436-2112

 

Socializing and dining from 6:00 p.m.  Meeting at 7:30 P.M.

 

ATTENTION

Doyles asked us to do a buffet for the July and August meetings due to the heavy influx of vacationers.  We were not pleased stating the reason we came there is the privilege of ordering off the menu.  They assured us a return to ordering from the menu in September.  Cost of the buffet will be $16 per person and will include salad items, several entrees, veggies, maybe pasta, and dessert.  I will have to give them an approximate head count 2 days before but the good thing is only those who eat will have to pay.

 

PLEASE CALL DIANNE SHAW AT 302-541-4891 by Tuesday, July 3rd to let her know you will be there for dinner.  We need to give Doyles somewhat of a head count.

 

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Club Officers

 

President………….………Connie Magee – 302-732-9221 (Connie.magee@state.de.us)

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

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

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

Historian………………….Jim 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 Shirts & Jackets…..... Dianne Shaw – 302-541-4891 (zinykake@aol.com)

Club Tee Shirts $8……..….Carolyn Brinker – 302- 36-2487 (jbtfish@aol.com )

Club Name Tags $6 ……….Rick Berry – 1-800-220-3140 Rberry@delmarvawarehouses.com

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

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

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 

I am so pleased and overwhelmed that our membership keeps growing.  We had 22 people turn out for the highway clean up which I think is the most we have ever had and we had 45 people to our last meeting.  We must be doing something right!!

 

Don and I will not be at the Shorebird event and will be sorry to miss all of you.  It is always a lot of fun but we had our choice of the Shorebird game or being with our grandson in New Hampshire and it did not take me long to decide that I wanted to be with our little “Drewbug” as we call him.  Have a great time at the game and be sure to keep Carolyn out of the line of any foul balls hit in her direction!!

 

I think we all enjoyed hearing from Butch and Becky Elzey on the wonderful event they organized for our wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital and I am glad that the Club agreed to donate some much needed funds for these men and women. For those of us that were not able to participate, I know that in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers are with them and that a big “thank you” goes out to all these men and women that are over there protecting our country.

 

The car show is coming together with everyone’s help and I think it is really going to be a great event.  I want to thank Dianne and Bill for all their work that they will be doing in planning and getting the food, Don, Joe, Lew and Buddy for their work on organizing and planning the trophies that will be needed, and for Barbara and her committee on setting up how the registration table can run more efficiently.

 

Don and I will not be at the next meeting so Doug will be your “Pres” for that night.  I hope to see all of you for the Smith Island Cruise on July 15th.  It will be a lot of fun!

 

 

Connie

 

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NOW “COMBING” THE BEACH WITH US  - OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

 

A hearty welcome to Bob and Cathy Schlossnagle who join us from the Lewes area.  They sport around in a 1996 Red Coupe.  Looking forward to getting to know you! 

Give a wave, shake a hand and say “WELCOME TO BEACHCOMBERS!”.

 

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~  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ~ ~

All the members join in sending June Happy Birthday wishes to Jim Carr, Jack Casto (our Web Master), Bill Vernon, and Jim Willis (King of Car Show Sponsors).  Blowing out candles in July will be Tom Brinker, Rich Brown, Susan Daugherty, Amy Kernodle, Rose Leister, Jeff Martins, Rich Miller, Joanne Saltarelli, and new member Bob Schlossnagle.  May all you wishes include a new Corvette!

 

 

 

BEACHCOMBERS CHARTER MEMBER

TAKES A TUMBLE

 

Kathy Miller and her arm cast are doing well.  She has successfully mastered carrying her purse on the other arm and has found the cast comes in handy when convincing Rich it is just too difficult to cook!  Way to go Kathy!  Please take care, continue to do well and know our thoughts and prayers are with you for a problem free recovery!

 

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BEACHCOMBERS CLUB SPONSOR - 1ST STATE CHEVY-OLDS

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

Go to 1st State for all your service needs and present your Beachcombers Membership Card for a 10% discount on all service charges.

 

CORVETTES  FOR  SALE  AT  FIRST  STATE  CHEVY-OLDS

 

2005 Conv, Magnetic Red, Ebony top and interior, 6 speed, polished wheels, 4418 miles 2007 Coupe, LeMans Blue, Gray interior, auto, chrome wheels, Z51

2007 Conv, Black, Red & Black interior, auto, polished wheels, Z51

2007 Conv, Silver, Ebony top and interior, chrome wheels, Z51

2007 Conv, Orange, Ebony top and interior, polished wheels, navigation, Z51

2008 Conv, Crystal Red, Gray top and interior, polished wheels, Z51, Due 8/23

2008 Conv, Yellow, Ebony top and interior, polished wheels, Z51, Due 7/25

2008 Conv, Black, Z51 Red and Ebony interior, chrome wheels, Z51, Due 9/10

 

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TREASURER’S REPORT – Debbie Willis

 

  Starting balance of                                  $   3,064.25

  Receipts of                                                    2,326.00

  Disbursements of                                          2,301.57

  Ending balance of                                        3,419.43

 

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JUNE MEETING – 50/50 WINNER

Congrats to member Scott Clapper who went home with $72!  Way to go Scott!

 

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OUR CAR SHOW CHARITY - Children’s Beach House

 

BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB ANNUAL CAR SHOW

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Committees and Chairperson

 

Chairman of the Show: Buddy Clark

 

Note:  Each chairperson is seeking volunteers with or without expertise in the area.  Please contact the chairperson to offer your assistance.  At a later date a Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet will be sent around to sign up for set up and break down functions.

 

Registration…………………………………..Barbara Romansoff

Food & Beverage…………………………….Dianne Shaw

Trophys………………………………………Connie Magee & Rick Berry

Judging……………………………………… Don Magee & Buddy Clark

Sponsors & Door Prizes……………………...Don Magee & Buddy Clark

Flyers, Ballots, Newspaper Notifications……Connie Magee

Parking……………………………………….Jim Willis & Joe Schluck

50/50 Raffle………………………………….Volunteers needed

Logistics……………………………………..Jim Willis

Photography…………………………………Randy Goodlett

 

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DOOR  PRIZES  AWARDED  AT  THE  JUNE  MEETING

 

Members Sharon Vernon, Rich & Donna Brown, George Shannon, and Joe & Karen Schluck graciously donated prizes won by Doc Romansoff, Steve Brooks, Bill Zwirz, and Janet Smith.  First State Chevy Olds donated a prize won by Bob Schlossnagle.  

 

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 prior to the meeting.   We ask that prizes be wrapped or placed in gift bags to enhance the surprise. 

 

 

* * * * * * * *                        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 of Dover or Eastern Shore Corvette Club (Shorevettes) of Salisbury.   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.

 

First State Corvette Club meets 1st Wednesday ..………………firststatecorvetteclub.org

Eastern Short Corvette Club meets 2nd Thursday…………..easternshorecorvetteclub.org

 

 

TUESDAY EVENINGS IN JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND MAYBE LONGER

Cruise in at the Dairy Queen on Rt 24 in Millsboro – across from the Post Office.

6:00 p.m. – dine, have a shake or a sundae or just hang out and chat.  See you there!

 

June 30th – Saturday ……….Baseball Game and Parade around Field in our Vettes at Shorebirds Stadium in Salisbury.  We have to be there and parked in front of the stadium at 5:30 p.m.   Each participant will be given an index card to be filled out with your names, description of your Vette, and town of residence.  If you want to cruise there we will meet at the WaWa at Rts. 24 & 113 in Millsboro and depart at 4:30 p.m. for the stadium.  Game time is 7:00 p.m. and after the game there will be  Fireworks.

 

PLEASE NOTE:  To the best of my knowledge all tickets for box seats have been purchased.  You may certainly join us for this event but you will have to purchase General Admission tickets at the door.   

 

July 4th ???……………………. First State Corvette Club of Dover monthly meeting 6:30 – 9:30.  Please refer to their web site.

 

July 5th ……………………… Beachcombers Corvette Club monthly meeting.  Dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed at 7:30 p.m by the meeting. Doyles Restaurant.  Dinner will be a buffet.  Call Dianne by Tuesday at 541-4891 if you are eating.

 

July 12th  ……………………… Eastern Shore Corvette Club of Salisbury monthly meeting from  7 PM - 9PM.  Check their web site for details. 

 

July 14th ……………………….Car Show at Ronald McDonald House from 11:00 a.m. til 4:00 p.m.  Registration fee is $20.  Prizes will be awarded.  All makes and years of Corvettes are welcome.  Special judges for the competition will be the children who are residents at the house.  NOTE:  A flyer was supposed to be attached to this newsletter but the Editor and the computer couldn’t make it happen.  Registrations forms will be available the morning of the show at the Ronald McDonald House.

 

July 15th (Sunday) ………………… Beachcombers Corvette Club Cruise to Chrisfield with final destination of Smith Island…home of the Smith Island Chocolate Cake.  PLEASE NOTE THIS DAY AND DATE IS A CHANGE FROM WHAT WAS DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING.  Boat ride costs $20 per person and dinner will be $18.50 per person (includes tip).  The boat departs Chrisfield at 12:30 p.m. and returns to the dock at 4:45 p.m. Tickets must be paid in advance at the July meeting.  Details on cruising there will be presented at the July meeting.

 

 August 1st ……………………. First State Corvette Club of Dover monthly meeting 6:30 – 9:30.  Please refer to their web site.

 

August 2nd …………………….. Beachcombers Corvette Club monthly meeting.  Dinner beginning at 6:00 p.m. followed at 7:30 p.m by the meeting. Doyles Restaurant.  Dinner will be a buffet.  Call Dianne by Tuesday at 541-4891 if you are eating.

 

August 4th………………………Beachcombers Members Pool Party at Don & Connie Magees in Dagsboro.  Time and details TBA.

 

August 9th  ……………………… Eastern Shore Corvette Club of Salisbury monthly meeting from  7 PM - 9PM.  Check their web site for details. 

 

August 18th ……………………Beachcombers Corvette Club Annual Car Show at First State Chevy-Olds – our only fund-raiser of the year.  Mark your calendars and volunteer some time.  Watch Newsletter for details.  Ongoing discussion also at club meetings.

 

December 1, 2007 – Saturday – Annual Beachcombers Corvette Club Christmas Party - second floor of Lighthouse Restaurant on the piers in Lewes at 6 P.M.

BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB OF

SOUTHERN DELAWARE, INC.

 

MINUTES – MEETING OF JUNE 7, 2007

 

ATTENDEES:

 

Don & Connie Magee              Lew & Janet Smith                   Amy Kernodle

Buddy Clark                             Rich & Donna Brown               Jim Carr

Joe & Karen Schluck               George Shannon                       Georgia Tibbs

Scott Clapper                           Tom Mulcare                            Bill & Sharon Vernon

Dianne Shaw                            Doug & Cindy Riniker  Ray & Marie Myers

Rose Leister                             Frank & Joann Saltarelli            Bill & Marie Zwirz

Jack & Sharon Ruscansky        Len Romansoff             Rick & Linda Berry

Randy Goodlett                        Bruce Bent                               Steve & Diane Brooks

Jim & Debbie Willis                  Steve Martins                           Jeffrey Martins

                                   

 

GUESTS:  Butch & Becki Elzey

 

Sergeant-At-Arms Cindy Riniker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at Doyles Restaurant in Selbyville, Delaware.

 

President Connie Magee greeted members and welcomed new members Steve Martins and Jeffrey Martins.  She introduced guests Bob and Kathy Schlossnagle who have applied for membership.  Their application will be presented by Vice President Doug Riniker.

 

Secretary Lana Wesley’s minutes for the May meeting were printed in the May newsletter.  There were no corrections.  Buddy Clark made motion to accept them as printed.  Second by Bill Vernon.  The minutes were unanimously accepted.

 

Treasurer Debbie Willis reported our funds will be transferred to Delaware National Bank from County Bank primarily because County Bank requires a significant daily balance be maintained.  The detailed report is:

 

                                Starting balance of                                  $3,064.25

                                Receipts of                                                     2,326.00

                                Disbursements of                                       2,301.57                                  

                                Ending balance of                                      3,419.43

 

Among the money received was that from First State Chevy-Olds which they contribute to us as our sponsor.  Buddy Clark made motion to accept the report.  Rose Leister second.  The report was unanimously accepted.

 

As to the placement of our funds at Delaware National Bank, Doug Riniker interjected that WFSF offers interest on checking.  Debbie Willis affirmed and stated her concern as to who would claim the interest earned.  The issue became mute.

 

Highway Clean Up Night – The President thanked all 22 members who attended this event.  They collected 17 bags of trash.  Someone found a dollar and 10 ticks were picked off  Michelle Esposito.

 

Activities – Carolyn Brinker – The club is setting forth a new policy with respect to attending our events that cost money.  She said once you sign up to attend an event it is essential that you either cancel or pay before the event.  The club had to pay out money to cover our commitment for the night at the OC Jamboree which is just not acceptable.

 

Shorebirds Outing – Saturday, June 30th. Gametime is 7:00 p.m.  Tickets are $8 per person for box reserved.  General admission will be available that evening if you decide to attend at the last minute.  All those participating in the need to be there by 5:30 p.m. and meet in the front parking lot at the stadium.  Members who choose to cruise there as a group should meet at the Millsboro WaWa which is at the corner of Route 24 and 113.  We will depart WaWa at 4:30 p.m. and cruise to the stadium.  Before the game we will parade around the field.  Members will complete index cards at the stadium.  The required information for the cards will be used by the announcer as the cars roll onto the field.

 

Proposed July Outing – Cruise to Smith Island – We will meet and cruise to the Crisfield Ferry.  The boat cost is $20. We have to be at the ferry at 12:30 p.m.  While on the island we will eat and enjoy their renowned multi-layer chocolate cake.  Tentative date voted on is July 8th but please check the Activities Section of the upcoming newsletter for complete details.

 

Pool Party for Beachcombers Members – August 4 at Don and Connie Magees – Details will be presented at the July meeting.  Please watch the newsletter for specifics.

 

 

Vice President Doug Riniker presented membership application from Bob and Cathy Schlossnagle.  Bill Vernon made a motion to accept them as new members.  Buddy Clark second and all were in favor.

 

The President began the report on the Car Show.  While we are in really good shape with respect to our Sponsors we still need lots of Door Prizes.

 

                Don Magee sought volunteers to attend the Old Timers Day on June 16th in Selbyville and distribute flyer for our car show.  Dianne and Bill Shaw will hand out flyers. 

 

                Don Magee also sought volunteers to attend the Harrington Car Show on June 22nd and hand out flyers.  Volunteers were to see Don after the meeting.

 

                Don Magee reported Joe Schluck created a large sign containing all the classes of cars for our show.  The board will be posted at registration.  After reviewing the categories, registrants will self-identify the class they will compete in.  Joe reported there are 10 classes to choose from.  Registered participants will vote for all the prizes.  Beachcombers members can be registered participants but they cannot vote.

 

                The Children’s Beach House in Lewes is our charity for the car show.  This facility provides stays  at the beach for children with special needs.

 

                Members requested that a list of sponsors be posted in our newsletter so we can make a sincere effort to patronize those establishments.

 

First State Corvette Club – Annual Car Show – Saturday – June 9th at Boscov’s at the Dover Mall.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m.  Judging at 11:30 p.m. Rick Berry announced that the club will raffle off a set of tires at the show.

 

Thank You Notes Received – Our recent contributions to some local organizations were acknowledged.  Lower Delaware Autism Foundation, Beebe Medical Center, Gull House, and Ronald McDonald house sent in letters of thanks.

 

Applications for membership in Beachcombers – available at the table in the back of the room.  Please take some and carry them with you so you can recruit new members.

 

Sick and Distress – Kathy Miller fell and broke her arm.  She is doing well.  Debbie Willis will send a card from the club.

 

Changes to Club By-Laws – A review by the committee revealed the only necessary revision is to include Inc. after the club name now that we are incorporated.  Connie Magee will make the change.  Motion to make the change by Don Magee.  Second by Lew Smith.  All were in favor.

 

Car Show Report – Buddy Clark – Stated names of the committee chairpeople.  Circulated a sheet listing all the items we need to have on hand the day of the show.  He asked that people sign up to bring any items they can .

 

                Door Prizes – we want to have as many door prizes as possible.  The plan is for all attendees to gather under the overhand at First State Chevy Olds while the votes are being tabulated.  While that is taking place the door prizes will be awarded.  Every registered participant will receive a door prize ticket at registration.  Door Prize donation letters are available on the table at the back of the room and we will try to include one at the end of the newsletter.

 

Butch and Becki Elzey – Walter Reed Cruise and Car Show to say Thank You to our Soldiers – Butch has organized this event which is being allowed by the Department of the Army.  The even is not political.  It is just he and Becki’s way to expressing sincere thanks to those who have fought so valiantly to keep us a free nation.  There are approximately 650 soldiers with various type of injuries at Walter Reed.  His goal is to provide a car show, a Southern Delaware Style Cookout, and gift cards for each soldier.  They are providing all the food and any money contributed will go directly to the troops.  Their goals is to provide $50 to $100 gift cards to each soldier.  All contribution can be send to the Felton Bank.  Joe Schluck made motion that the club give Butch a check tonight in the amount of $500 toward his goal.  It was second by Doug Riniker.  All were in favor.  NOTE:  This note taker observed many members giving cash and checks to Butch and Becki for this worthy cause.

 

Corvettes at Carlisle – The event is August 24th.  Ed Marcelle from First State Corvette Club and Eastern Shore Corvette Club has rooms on a first come first serve basis.  Contact him on your own to make arrangements if you are interested in going.  He is at 302-644-1967.

 

Tuesday Night Drive In at the Millsboro Dairy Queen – Every Tesday at 6:00 p.m. until at the Route 24 Dairy Queen in Millsboro across from the Post Office just east of the railroad tracks. 

 

Adhesive Name Tags for Meetings – Dianne Shaw made a motion that the club purchase adhesive name tags and have them available for members and guests at each club meeting as a way of getting to know who everyone is.

 

Club Shirts and Jackets – Dianne Shaw will place an order the week of the 11th.  See her after the meeting if you want to place an order.

 

Rick Berry’s Corvette Trivia – Winner was Lew Smith.

 

50/50 of $72 was won by Scott Clapper.

 

Door Prizes – Sharon Vernon’s prize was won by Doc Romansoff.  The Brown’s prize was won by Steve Brooks.  George Shannon’s prize was won by Bill Zwirz.  The Schluck’s prize was won by Janet Smith.  The prize donated by First State Chevy Olds was won by new member Bob Schlossnagle.   

 

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted for the Secretary

By Dianne Shaw