THE VETTE GAZETTE - November 2004

Gartside’s Restaurant and Lounge is located on Route 20 in the heart of Roxana. Their dinner menu includes everything from sandwiches to full dinners and the food is really good. It’s a favorite to the locals. Their phone number is 302-436-1599. See you there!

We’re always looking for new meeting locations. The restaurant must have a separate room suitable for about 30 people and be willing to give us individual checks.

Club Sponsor

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”So long…its been good to know you…so long…its been good to know you…so long…its bee good to know…but I got to be traveling along…. Lill & John Stichberry have told the club they are retiring and will be traveling along…literally…in their Winnebago….to locations yet unknown! Letting them go will not be easy for all of us who have come to know them as friends and depend on them for their support. We all wish you well….travel safely in your life’s journey…greet new folks with those smiles we have come to love…God speed…and don’t let all of us become only a fleeting memory. Love you both. Good Luck!

Since they are leaving the club the Stichberry’s have some club clothing for sale: 2 XL Club Jackets

Call Lill or John at 410-754-9582 if you are interested in purchasing the clothing.

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Congrats to new member Lana Wesley who won $30.00! It’s ironic that many new members win the 50/50 as soon as they join!

Pina Abbatiello was the winner of one of our door prizes…an array of spices. Hummmm…does that make her one of the Spice Girls? I wonder if Joe will start referring to her as his spicy wife! I think that falls under the “don’t ask-don’t tell” policy!

Our 2^nd door prize was won by Leonard Romansoff….just after he said he never wins anything! Likely story Len! It was good to see you at the meeting. Len and his better half, Barbara, live in Mahopac , New York and attend our meetings whenever they are in town. I understand that they will be moving to the shore on a full-time basis very shortly. We look forward to seeing you more often!

If you have an extra few bucks one week how about picking up a little something and contributing it to the club as a door prize! It sure would be appreciated. Winners have received such items as wine, car-cleaning supplies, bird feeders, garden stepping stones, six-pack of beer and similar things. If you want to donate a Door Prize please give it to Carolyn Brinker or any member in her absence.

Club Officers

President………….… Joe Worts (302-947-4596)

Treasurer…..…….…. Lynne Buckwalter (302-645-4719) (E-mail - Lbuck34@juno.com)

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

2005 Silver Coupe – Magnetic ride, Chromed wheels, Glass top, Automatic transmission – This C6 is still in the factory but will arrive in Georgetown in time for you to open your wallet!!!!!!

Peter Bon has the Club Banner. If anyone needs it for an event please call Pete to coordinate pickup. Pete is at (302) 644-1570.

Club Shirts & Jackets – Nice quality shirts for men and women. See or call Bill Shaw (302-541-4891). The man’s shirt is red and the women’s is navy blue.

The club is considering placing an order for long sleeve shirts that will be useful during our colder months at the beach! Are you interested? Come to the meeting or call Bill!

December 4, 2004 – Seaford Annual Christmas Parade – Our Club will be represented by Bill Shaw who will provide a bright red throne to Miss Teenage Delaware.

Friday, December 10, 2004 – Beachcombers Corvette Club Annual Holiday Party – This year’s celebration of the holiday season will held at The Lighthouse Restaurant In Lewes, Delaware from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The deadline to make reservations is December 2, 2004 which is our meeting night. If you will not be at the meeting please call Carolyn Brinker at 302-436-2487 to make your reservation.

New members are considered as ACTIVE for their first year and the club pays for them if they want to attend the Party.

If you are an ACTIVE MEMBER, according to the By-Laws, the club pays for your dinner.

If you are a NON-ACTIVE MEMBER, according to the By-Laws, you pay for your own dinner and the cost this year is $24.00 per person.

If you are unsure of your status, please call Donna Dunning at (410) 896-2203 or send her an e-mail at Dunnind3@Nationwide.com.

Beachcombers Corvette Club Meetings for January 6^th, February 3^rd, and March 3^rd – Join your other club members at Jake’s Seafood and Steak Restaurant on Route 1 in Rehoboth Beach . Socializing and dinner at 6:00 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

January 2005 – Overnight trip to New York is being sponsored by one of the local clubs and we have been invited. As details are provided they will be passed along to you in the next Newsletter or by separate e-mail communication.

February 26, 2005 – Atlantic City Car Show trip by bus is being sponsored by one of the local clubs and we have been invited. . As details are provided they will be passed along to you in the next Newsletter or by separate e-mail communication.

Beginning January 1, 2005 and continuing, Beachcombers will be making a concentrated effort to participate in the activities being sponsored by the other local clubs and visa-versa. Their activities will be posted along with our own for all to see.

BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB MINUTES - November 4th, 2004

President Joe Worts called the meeting to order at 7.30.

20 members were present: Joe & Pina Abbatiello, Peter and Marion Bon, Tom & Carolyn Brinker, Lynne Buckwalter, Donna Dunning, Don and Connie Magee, Bill and Dianne Shaw, Edward & Tanya Marcelle, Leonard Romansoff, Bill & Sharon Vernon, Lawrence & Lana Wesley, Joe Worts

The President welcomed everyone, and introduced our new members Lawrence and Lana Wesley.

The President then asked for the Secretary’s report. Donna Dunning asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes as stated in the newsletter and then requested that the minutes be approved. Bill Shaw motioned to accept, and Marion seconded. It was unanimously approved.

Lynne read the treasurer’s report. Connie motioned to accept and Bill Shaw seconded it. It was unanimously approved.

The President stated no new applications at this time. He also asked that the $200.00 deposit for the Christmas party be issued for our down payment.

Carol gave her activities report: Passed around sign up sheets for St Michaels trip 11-6-4 club to meet at Pickles restaurant parking lot at 10.00 am in Georgetown this is for their Oyster Festival, and should have many activities going on including going though the museum cost is
$11.00 a person She will try to get assigned parking when we have a count of who will attend, Sign up sheet also passed around for Grotto’s Tree trimming 11-22 from eight to eleven. She also sent around sign up sheet for Christmas party on December 10th 7-11 time.
Lynne asked about donation for Grottos, Carol stated she did not get the application yet and Joe did not get it either. Joe asked for a motion to get check to Grottos 100.00 Donna motioned to accept and Don seconded.

Bill Shaw, working on getting a number of members who would be interested in a long sleeve club shirt. Please contact him if you are interested.

Joe stated the parades the club has been in over the last month. Milford parade Miss Delmarva she was 5 years old. Indian River High School Parade and the Sea Witch parade Joe thanked all who were involved in driving. Ed mention Milford parade was on Comcast great turn out!

Dianne asked if we could get a sign to put on our vehicles while in a parade. Ed stated they use the club’s banner on the first car. The members talked on how they could attach the banner. Joe mentioned the use of blue tape leaves no marks on the vehicle.

Connie mentioned we need to start working on the up coming parades that we have always participated in the Millsboro parade is 12-4-4 and the Seaford Parade is the same day in the afternoon. Bill Shaw is to drive in the Seaford parade. Don stated we need to join other clubs in the parades and help each other in scheduled actives.

Joe would like to assign a member to coordinated with the three corvette clubs to pass along to our members up coming events that we could join in.

Dianne stated she would also put in the newsletter up coming events of other club’s, ( First State ) and Joe stated he would still want to meet with the other clubs.

Ed stated all meetings are open to who ever would like to attend. We can also link into the websites from our website for up coming events of other clubs. Ed stated look for a trip to New York in January, it is always a big turn out.

Connie stated what an outstanding job Dianne Shaw has been doing with the newsletter, the members at the meeting applauded her for doing a great newsletter for our club. Connie also stated happy birthday to Dianne Shaw 11-18 and to Rick Berry who was out of town.

The Door Prize donated by Dianne and Bill Shaw was won by Leonard Romansoff
The Second door prize was won by Pina Abbietello.

The winner of the 50/50 was Lana Wesley.

The President adjourned the meeting at 8.05 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Donna Dunning, Secretary