BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB

OF SOUTHERN DELAWARE

P. O. BOX 1783 - MILLSBORO, DE 19966

THE VETTE GAZETTE

JANUARY 2006

VOLUME NO. 7 ISSUE NO. 9

The meeting of February 2, 2006 will be held at the Pizza Palace in Millsboro

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

PIZZA PALACE – Millsboro Town Square – Phone: 934-8333/934-1817 - On the Southbound side of Route 113 in Millsboro – Food Lion Shopping Center Strip Mall. About ¼ mile south of the WaWa at Rts. 24 &113 .

The location for ensuing meetings will be decided at the February 2^nd meeting. We have attempted to keep our meeting in a location somewhat central to where our members live.

Please attend the February 2^nd meeting to have input for upcoming meeting locations.

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ATTENTION – SPECIAL NOTICE

All members are encouraged to attend the February 2^nd meeting. There will be a discussion of a proposed dues increase AND a review of the By-Laws will also be conducted to see if any updates are necessary. According to the Club’s By-Laws a Quorum (1/4 of the active members or 25%) must be present for a vote to take place to raise the dues or amend the By-Laws.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:

Happy New Year to the members I haven’t yet seen and a big WELCOME to our newest members, Virgil and Charlene Truitt, from Millsboro!

I can’t believe my year as your President is close to its end. We’ll be having the election of the new officers and committee chair people at the April meeting so our preparation must begin now. The March Newsletter is going to be mailed out to every member. It will contain an official absentee ballot for you to use if you cannot attend the April election. I encourage members to begin recruiting those members that you believe demonstrate their support of the PURPOSE and OBJECTIVE of Beachcombers. I also remind you that no where in our By-Laws does it require the officers and chair people to be of a specific sex.

Dianne talked to Pat Bortle for an update on Otts and he is improving daily. His taste buds have been revitalized and he is eating 3 meals a day…even snacking here and there…and driving his Vette around the neighborhood. He sees his doctors once a month and is “hanging in there”. Pat is having cataract surgery on February 8^th. Kerry Reid is also doing well with his weekly chemotherapy treatments. While it weakens him for several days he is often able to find a little time to take his Vette out for a little drive before his next treatment. Keep our members in your prayers and if you get a chance…drop them a greeting in the mail.

The order for the club shirts and jackets has been placed and we should have them to distribute at the February meeting. Rick and Linda Berry ordered long sleeve polo shirts so we’ll be able to show them to everyone. Dianne asked ESM to give us a sample of a nice quality crew neck sweatshirt and a price in case we want to consider getting one to use during the colder months.

Have a great rest-of January and enjoy the mild temps!

Bill

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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.

CORVETTES FOR SALE AT 1^ST STATE CHEVY-OLDS

2006 Z06 red exterior, with red/black interior, in production, 2/28 due in Georgetown

2006 Convertible triple black, auto, selective ride, polished wheels due 2/11

2006 Convertible LeMans blue, gray top and gray interior, auto, Z51, polished wheels

2006 Coupe monterey red, ebony trim, selective ride, polished wheels

2005 Convertible sunset orange, black top and trim, selective ride, polished wheels

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Club Officers

President……………..………Bill Shaw – 541-4891 (bsups@aol.com)

Vice President………………..Eric Leister – 436-5363

Secretary……………….…….Donna Dunning - 410-896-2203

Treasurer…………………….Lynne Buckwalter - 645-4719 ( Lbuck34@juno.com)

Historian…………………….Connie Magee – 732-9221

Activities…………………….Carolyn Brinker - 436-2487

Sergeant at Arms…………… Don Magee 732-9221

Newsletter Editor…………….Dianne Shaw - 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 Chairperson, 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 at $8 ea. Name tags are about $6

January & February Birthdays – Lee Ellen Bryan, Maria DeSmet, Len & Debbie Kozarski, Don Magee, and Ray Myers, Bertha Scott, Lana Wesley, Margaret Bent, Pat Bortle, Donna Burrows, Michelle Esposito, Marie Myers, George Stadler, Lillian Stichberry, and Sharon Vernon.

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VIRGIL AND CHARLENE TRUITT - WELCOME TO BEACHCOMBERS - Virgil & Charlene hale from Millsboro. Virgil popped in to see us since we’ve been meeting at Pizza Palace and decided to join the Club. When you’re driving around town keep your eyes out for a 1961 Red Convertible or a 1960 Blue Convertible because either Virgil or Charlene are likely to be on board. Give ‘em a wave!

JANUARY’S MEETING DOOR PRIZE – Cindy & Doug Riniker donated a gift bag full of goodies which was won by Lana Wesley. Don & Connie Magee donated a great Corvette wall calendar which was won by Buddy Clark. Tom & Carolyn Brinker donated a “Beach in January” gift bag containing lots of beach toys.

JANUARY’S MEETING 50/50 – $30 was won by Rick Berry! Congrats!

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TREASURER’S REPORT – Lynne Buckwalter, Treasurer

Starting Balance on December 1, 2005 $3,467.05

Payments by Guests at Holiday Party 192.00

New Sub Total……………………………………………………………… $3,659.05

DEBITS:

Payment to Lighthouse Restaurant 1,467.40

Payment to Mary Buchness – DJ 200.00

Balance as of December 31, 2005………………………………………… $1,991.65

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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 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

Feb 2^nd …………Beachcombers Corvette Club Monthly Meeting – Pizza Palace in Millsboro, DE

Feb 8^th ……..…..First State Corvette Club monthly meeting 6:30 – 9:30.

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

Feb 11^th……….Beachcombers – PROPOSED – Valentine Dinner at Shorebirds Stadium

Mar 3^rd – Saturday – Gordon Killibrew Technical Workshop co-hosted by our 3 local clubs – at I. G. Burton’s showroom in Seaford, DE. Gordon is the guru on the C4…the expert. Have a problem, he knows how to solve it. . If not….he’ll know who to send you to. Bring your problems with you to the workshop. Cost $25.00 per person. Coffee from 8-8:30 am with a break at 10 am followed by Lunch and an afternoon break with a closing on or about 5 pm. We need to get 62 people signed up among the 3 clubs in order for the event to be held. SIGN UP WILL BE DONE AT BEACHCOMBERS’ FEBRUARY 2^ND MEETING.

March 2006 Date to be Announced…..St. Patrick’s Day Party hosted by the Brinkers at their home.

ACTIVITIES PROPOSED FOR SOMETIME DURING THE YEAR:

A tour of a winery in Mt. Airey , Maryland on a weekend. We’d go in one of the Brinker’s school busses. Carolyn will get the dates and we’ll take a vote.

Winefest at Shorebirds Stadium is held 4 times a year. Dates TBA and voted on.

OC Jamboree – details will be reported at upcoming meeting and voted on.

BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB

MINUTES - January 5, 2006

Attendees: Bill & Sharon Vernon, Carolyn & Tom Brinker, Buddy Clark, Linda & Rick Berry, Ed & Tanya Marcelle, Dianne & Bill Shaw, Don & Connie Magee, Lana and Lawrence Wesley, Leonard and Barbara Romansoff, Jim and Debbie Willis and Cindy & Doug Riniker. Guests were Randy Goodlett.

President Bill Shaw called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

A general discussion was held on the fun everyone had at Christmas party in December. Rick made a motion to have Carolyn go ahead and book the party for next year and Bill Vernon seconded. All were in favor.

The President stated that we had a good turn out for the Millsboro Christmas parade, approximately 20 cars.

Dianne presented the Treasurer’s Report for December 2005. Connie made a motion to accept the report as presented. Bill Vernon seconded it and all were in favor.

The President read a new application received from Virgil Truitt of Millsboro. He has a 61 red convertible and a 60 blue convertible. Rick made a motion to accept him into the club and Buddy seconded. All were in favor.

The President mentioned that he had received a call regarding a parade in Lewes on January 14^th. A car is needed to carry the Junior Miss Delaware. If anyone can do this, give him a call.

A thank you was given to Cindy and Doug Riniker who went down and took our ornaments off the Christmas tree at Grottos. Dianne and Bill are going to store the ornaments until next year. Rick was thanked for the corvette cars that we put on the tree.

Dianne mentioned where we should go for the next meeting. Several places were suggested, La Rosa Negra in Lewes, staying at the Pizza Palace, Jimmy’s Grille in Georgetown or Harpoon Hannas. It was stated that the Millsboro-Georgetown area is centrally located for most people. It was decided that we would stay at the Pizza Palace in February and Dianne would check out Jimmy’s Grille in Georgetown and have the information at the next meeting.

Carolyn talked about activities for the coming year and mentioned a Valentines Party at the Shorebirds stadium in Salisbury, a trip to Linganore winery in Mt. Airy, Maryland, her usual St. Patrick’s Day party, the OC Jamboree in Ocean City. These were all suggested and if anyone has any other ideas, to let her know.

Rick Berry talked about Gordon Killebrew coming to Burton’s Chevrolet in Seaford on March 4^th. It will be an all day affair with lunch. The cost is $25.00 per person. Sign up will be at the February meeting.

A general discussion was held on the possibility of raising the annual dues to possibly $30.00 ($15.00 per person). Rick mentioned that his club put their dues at $30.00 and that made it much easier to prorate ($2.50 per month). This will be talked about again at the next meeting.

A door prize of fragrance products was donated by Cindy and won by Lana Wesley.

A door prize of a 2006 corvette calendar was won by Connie Magee.

A door prize of a 2006 corvette calendar was won by Buddy Clark.

A door prize of car products was donated by Carolyn and won by Doug.

Dianne mentioned that one of new members, Kerry Reid, who is taking chemo through February, is doing well.

Leonard and Barbara Romansoff have now moved down here permanently from New York.

Rick Berry won the 50/50 of $30.00.

The President adjourned the meeting at 8:05.

Submitted for Secretary Donna Dunning

Connie Magee