BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB
P. O.
THE VETTE GAZETTE
NOVEMBER 2007
VOLUME . 9 ISSUE NO. 7
Beachcombers Christmas Party
Saturday – December 1st
– 6 P.M.
Lighthouse Restaurant – LHR
On the left at the piers just across the
bridge on
COST:
$30.00 per person for non-active members
There is no cost for Active members
Note: If you
signed up to attend the Christmas Party and for some reason cannot attend, you
need to inform Carolyn Brinker by calling her at 302-436-2487 no later than Monday,
November 26th . This applies to Active and Non-Active
members. If you don’t call and are a
no-show you will have to pay for the cost of your dinner as a reimbursement to
the club.
GIFT EXCHANGE AT THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
A gift exchange will be done at this year’s Christmas party. Our rules are a little stricter this year… a gift will be retired after being swapped 2 times. The gift price range is $10 to $15. You will have to bring a gift to
participate. Participation is optional
but encouraged.
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BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB - PAST PRESIDENTS
Lenny
Kozarski
Ray
Myers
Don
Magee
Joe Worts
Bill
Shaw
Buddy
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- 436-2487 (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 Hats…………………Doc Romansoff – 302-732-9199 (Cervical1@aol.com)
Club Name Tags $6 ……...Rick
Berry – 1-800-220-3140 Rberry@delmarvawarehouses.com
Club E-mail………………go to Beachcombers@yahoogroups.com
Club Website……………..www.beachcomberscorvetteclub.org
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
We had a great turn out to the last meeting, 51 members in attendance. I am really excited about the great attendance we are having and the camaraderie from everyone. With the holidays coming and everyone getting busy, we are not going to have a meeting in December. We will just briefly (very briefly) talk prior to our Christmas dinner, if anything needs to be discussed. Our Treasurer and Historian will be off on a cruise so there will not be any reports from them.
The weather is getting colder and Christmas will soon be upon us. At the last meeting the Club decided to do the Millsboro Christmas Parade on December 1st in the morning and the Milton Christmas Parade on December 5th. Be prepared to decorate your cars anyway that you like and everyone should wear a Santa Claus hat!!! Details will follow later in the newsletter.
I want to thank Lew Smith for stepping up to the plate and preparing Corvette Trivia for us, even though I am a dunce when it comes to the correct answers. Darn, he had e-mailed them to me too and I could have looked at them!!!
The votes on the By-Law changes were tallied and the two items on the dues passed and they will become effective the first of the year.
Please pay attention to Dianne’s details in the newsletter regarding the parades, the tree trimming and the Christmas party.
Connie
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ~ ~
All the members join in sending November birthday
wishes to members Rick Berry, Bob Burton, Fred Chidister,
Kathy Miller, Kathy Mulcare, Judith Pickering, Dianne
Shaw, and Bernita Stadler. In December Connie Magee, Joe Schluck, George Shannon, Bill Shaw, and Lucia Zervakos will be blowing out candles!
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BEACHCOMBERS
CLUB SPONSOR - 1ST STATE CHEVY-OLDS
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TREASURER’S
REPORT – Sorry, no report. Data not available at publication.
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NOVEMBER MEETING – 50/50
WINNER - Congrats to Marie Myers who left with an additional
$72.50 in her pocket.
DOOR PRIZES - The
door prize were donated by Georgia Tibbs and another
generous member whose name I do not have.
They were won by Karen Schluck and Lew Smith.
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CLUB HATS - Member Doc Romansoff can take your order for our club hats. They are available in an array of colors and
a bargain at $11! See Doc at the
meeting.
CLUB SHIRTS – The club has a man’s White 2XL
club shirt for sale. See Dianne.
Ladies
and men’s official club shirts are ordered through Dianne Shaw. Men’s shirts come in sizes Small to 3X and
are available in French Blue, Forest Green, Stone, Dill, Butter, Red, Heather
Grey, Black, Navy, and White. Ladies
shirts comes in sizes Small to 2XL and are available in Black, French Blue,
Stone, Light Blue, Butter, Pink, Lavender, Navy, and White. All shirts have contrasting color trim. Prices range from $24 to $28 plus about $7
for embroidery of club logo on left breast.
See Dianne at the meeting or E-mail her at zinykake@aol.com or call her at (302)
541-4891.
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YOU’RE INVITED – CRUISE
TO
START MAKING PLANS
NOW!
Our members Jim and
Debbie Willis are cruising to
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September 25 |
Depart |
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5:00 PM |
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September 26 |
Cruising at Sea |
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September 27 |
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1:00 PM |
6:00 PM |
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September 28 |
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8:00 AM |
3:00 PM |
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September 29 |
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5:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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September 30 |
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7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
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October 1 |
Cruising at Sea |
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October 2 |
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12:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
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October 3 |
Cruising at Sea |
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October 4 |
Arrive |
7:00 A.M. |
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The group is holding Category PR which is an inside
cabin for $1113.00 per person. They also
have Category E2 which is an outside balcony for $1783.00 per person. Those prices include round trip motor coach
transportation between
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
Eastern Short Corvette Club meets 2nd
Thursday…………..easternshorecorvetteclub.org
. Discussion
and final arrangements will be made at the Nov 1st meeting.
PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ABOUT PARADES THE CLUB IS PARTICIPATING IN.
December 1st
– Saturday morning!!!! …. Millsboro Christmas Parade
– Line up at 8:00 a.m. at M&T Bank on
December
1st – Saturday evening – Annual Christmas Party at Lighthouse Restaurant
in Lewes. See lead
article in newsletter on page 1.
December 5th
– Wednesday evening!!! … Milton Christmas Parade – Line up at
7:00 p.m. on
January 3rd
– Thursday – Beachcombers Corvette Club monthly meeting at a location TBA. We
hope to announce the location at the Christmas Party. We will be checking at J.D. Shuckers on Rt 24; Milton House
in
September
2009 ………………..50th
Anniversary celebration for the Corvette at the plant in
Beachcombers Corvette Club of Southern Delaware, Inc. Meeting
November 1, 2007
Present
Bruce & Margaret Bent Len & Barbara Romansoff
Carol & Tom Brinker Jack & Sharon Ruscansky
Steve & Dianne Brooks Frank & Joanne Saltarelli
Rich & Donna Brown Bob & Cathy Schlossnagle
Scott Clapper Joe & Karen Schluck
Buddy
Ann Condra George Shannon & Georgia Tibbs
Wayne & Michelle Esposito Lew Smith
Mike Fanning George Stadler
Ed & Darlene Gartside Miriam Targonski
Wil & Amy Kernodle Bill & Bette Lou Timmons
Don & Connie Magee Bill & Sharon Vernon
Ray & Marie Myers Larry & Lana Wesley
Bill & Sylvia Pokorny Jim & Deb Willis
Gene Ponzillo Bill Zwirz
Doug & Cindy Riniker
The meeting was called to order at Doyle’s Restaurant in Selbyville at 7:15PM.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted. It was noted that Rich and Donna Brown had been listed as Rich and Donna Brooks. The minutes will be revised to reflect the correction.
Treasurer’ Report: Deb Willis gave the treasurer’s report. It was approved.
Vice President’s Report: Doug Riniker reported no new member applications.
Historian’s Report: Jim Willis reported that he made up picture frames with thank you notes in each one to be given to the sponsors of the car show. He and Joe Schluck took them to each sponsor to personally thank them. They also took pictures of each sponsor and are putting them in a book. They reported that the sponsors were quite surprised at this effort and were appreciative. We are all encouraged to support these sponsors.
Activities: Bill Vernon has organized a mystery cruise for Saturday November 3. He reports that we will drive for about and hour and a half at which time there will be an “event”. Lunch will be later. We should be home around 3. He suggested that we wear comfortable shoes and take a wind breaker. Those attending are to meet at Bill’s office on Rte 1 in Rehoboth by the Food Lion at 9:30AM. Bill gave his cell phone number—302-228-7000—should anyone have problems with directions etc. Jim Willis asked if the cruises could be scheduled on a Sunday—after football season--as Deb works on Saturdays and would like to attend.
Carolyn Brinker passed around the sign up list for the Christmas Party. She requested that if anyone cannot attend the party after signing up to please notify her. Those wanting to take part in the Christmas Gift swap should bring a $10.00 to $20.00 gift. A gift will be retired after being swapped 2 times.
Doug suggested that we consider Irish Eyes for next year’s party. He will call Irish Eyes and bring the information to January’s meeting.
Carolyn showed pens from the National Pen Company. These pens can have club names and logos on them. She suggested we get them and give them as gifts at the car show as well as to all members. The membership voted to purchase 250 pens at 37 cents each and we will receive another 250 pens free.
Carolyn passed around a flier for the Ocean City Jamboree Christmas Program if anyone wanted to attend. This is not a club activity this month but an FYI if anyone wanted to attend on their own.
Joe Schluck would like to see more cruises. He suggested that everyone pick a restaurant. Whoever wins the 50/50 selects the next cruise destination.
Joe Schluck also suggested decals with the Club logo on it for the Corvettes. He knew where he could get them (100 decals) for $80 plus shipping. Some discussion was had and many felt they were not willing to affix permanent decals to their Corvettes. Magnetic and/or static cling logos were suggested. Joe will ask to see if the company has these options. Gene Ponzillo will bring a magnetic logo to the Christmas party.
Wayne Esposito reported that they went to the Ocean City Corvette show. There were lots of clubs and 700 cars.
Report of Sickness/Distress: It was reported that as far as was known, we were all well or recovering nicely.
Unfinished Business:
Connie reminded us of Butch Elzey’ fund raiser show in
Joe Shluck gave a report on the proposed by-law changes. He also reviewed a letter that Bill and Dianne Shaw had sent to the officers asking that it be read in their absence. However, he felt that their proposals represented a change in the existing by-laws where as the changes the committee proposed simply modified what was already there. He felt that their thoughts should be presented at another time. The proposed changes were that there would be no more pro-rated dues. If a member joined before January that member would pay $15.00. If a member joined in Jan. Feb. or March, that member would pay $15.00 but it would be applied to the next year. Members would have to attend at least 3 meetings in the year and participate in one social activity and one club activity to be eligible to vote and attend the Christmas party free. This will take effect in January if voted for. Ballots were passed out. The results will be published in the Newsletter.
Monday November 19 is the Grotto Tree Trimming event. The membership agreed to continue with this and voted on Meals on Wheels as our charity this year. Deb Willis will send a check to Grottos.
Connie reminded the club of the Christmas parades, Millsboro
12/1 in the morning;
The Corvette Trivia quiz was won by Bill Vernon who had all the answers correct.
Carolyn announced that we had 4 door prizes. Two will be given away now and the other two at the Christmas party. The two given away at this meeting were donated by Georgia Tibbs and? Sorry did not get. They were won by Karen Schluck and Lew Smith.
The 50/50 was $145.00 ($72.50 to winner and club) and was won by Marie Myers.
The meeting was adjourned.
Minutes submitted by: Lana Wesley, secretary
NEW BY LAW SECTIONS AS APPROVED AT THE
NOVEMBER 2007 REGULAR CLUB MEETING
ARTICLE II
NEW:
Section 2 – Prospective Members
Each prospective member shall submit his or her
application along with his or her dues paid in full for one (1) year. The
applicant shall be approved by four-fifths (4/5) of the active members
present.
NEW:
Section 4 – Dues
A. Annual dues for a member shall
be established by the membership before the beginning of the fiscal year. Dues
shall be assessed on a fiscal year basis and are due and payable by the start of each fiscal year,
or April 1st. The dues for members who are approved will pay the annual dues for the
year. If they are approved in the last
three (3) months of the fiscal year (January, February, or March) their annual
dues will be applied to the new fiscal year starting April 1st. Dues for all members are not refundable.