P.O. Box 1783 , Millsboro , DE 19966

THE VETTE GAZETTE

Volume No. 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Issue No. 6                      

Meeting Location

Dinner 6:00   Meeting 7:30

First Thursday of the month

October 7^th  at

Gartside Restaurant in Roxana , DE

The WAVE says we are to meet at a restaurant in Laurel , Delaware but that is wrong!!!!  We repeatedly tried to get the correction made but they were not responsive. 

Gartside’s 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!

Future meeting locations:

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

As we increase our membership there is a possibility we may have to meet without dinner. 

T.R. Ellis is HOME and doing good!

Anyone who can deny the existence of God or a supreme being hasn’t been living at the Ellis home for the past month and clearly hasn’t been to the University of Maryland ’s Shock Trauma Center .  Gloria hopes to be at the October meeting at Gartside’s but I just could not wait to tell you how well T.R. is doing.  He had his neck bones fused so there is limited range of motion in his neck but the operation was a raging success.  He is walking with room for improvement and he is talking.   By now he has begun speech therapy and physical therapy and he is ON THE ROAD TO BEING HIMSELF.           Rumor has it that the motorcycle is being sold and he’s looking for a Corvette!  Now there’s a smart man!  Let’s keep T. R. in our prayers along with Gloria and her Son.  It is not going to be easy!

Club Sponsor

1^st STATE CHEVY-OLDS

300 S. Dupont Hwy - Georgetown , DE

19947-0747

302-856-2521

Remember to take your

Membership Card to receive

the 10% discount!

2004 Club Charity

Compassionate Care Hospice - Millsboro , DE

Welcome New Members

A  hearty welcome to Fred & Sandra Schatz, Jr. of Houston , Delaware .  They are also members of the First State Corvette Club.  If you see a 2003 Yellow Coupe flying by it’s likely Fred so give him a wave.

We also heartily welcome James & Sarah Yost of Berlin , Maryland .  You’ll see them sporting around town in their 1974 White Coupe so give a wave!

September 50/50 Winner

Congrats to Rose Leister who won $25.00!

Door Prize Winner

Their was no door prize drawing at this meeting because the Shaws forgot to bring the door prize which was being stored in their garage!!!!!!!  Please believe me…we have not used it!!!!!!!!!  Although there were a few times we could have!  Any idea what it is?  Come to the October meeting for the revelation!

October Birthdays:

Many happy returns to Bruce Bent, Archie Berberian, Lynne Buckwalter, Linda Casto, and Sandra Schatz.  Hope it’s your best year ever!

If your birthday is not mentioned, please contact Dianne Shaw.

Club Officers

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

Vice President…….…Dale Buckwalter   (302-647-4719)

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

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

Historian……………...Pat Bortle (410-352-3027)

Activities ……………..Carolyn Brinker (302-436-2487)

Sargent at Arms….….Peter Bon   (302-644-1570)

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

Group email address   - beachcomberscc@yahoogroups.com

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

Club T Shirts                                          Club Name Tags            

Call Marie Myers 302-539-4623                                              Available at $6.00 each.   Call or see

Shirts are $8.00                                                                     John Stichberry  410-754-9582.

Treasurers Report….                                                                                                                                                                     

Balance starting Aug 1, 2004            $    2,463.49                            

Deposits

New member dues collected                       15.00

Car Show                                                1,107.00

50/50 Raffle                                                 24.00                

Shorebirds & Suicide Bridge Events          317.00

T-shirt sales                                                 48.00            

Total Deposits                                 $     1,511.00  

Debits                                                                                                      

Dianne Shaw – Newsletter                          48.60

Connie Magee-Pool Party                          170.46

Jack Casto-Website                                   108.40

Carolyn Brinker-Suicide Bridge                   314.50

L. Buckwalter-Car Show Change               100.00

Compassionate Care Hospice                    500.00

Sam’s Club-Car Show                                130.38

Carolyn Brinker-Suicide Bridge                   142,00

Connie Magee-Car Show Food                   83.19

Total Checks Written                      $      1,597.52

Balance as of Aug 31, 2004             $     2,376.96

Submitted by Lynn Buckwalter, Treasurer

Corvettes For Sale at First State Chevrolet –

2003 50^th Edition convertible – 6 speed – 12,000 miles

2004 Commemorative convertible – automatic – New

2005 Millennium Yellow – Automatic – Chromed wheels – due in house October 2005

Door Prize Donations needed:  The Club likes to award a Door Prize at each meeting.  Most often we have depended on the generosity of our members to donate suitable  items.  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.

Upcoming Events:

October 2^nd – Corvettes on the Boardwalk in Ocean City , Maryland – The local clubs will join together at Seacrets on 49^th Street in Ocean City , Maryland .  Wear your club polo shirts.  You can either meet at Seacrets or meet at the Millsboro WaWa at 1:00 p.m. to cruise down to Seacrets.  Either way the meeting time at Seacrets is 2:00 p.m. sharp.  Prior to the boardwalk parade we will all board transit busses down to the Brass Balls Saloon on the boardwalk which will be our vantage point for the parade.  Come ready to celebrate the CORVETTE and see its history unfold before your eyes. 

October 3^rd – Kruise Kahunaville – 2004 Vettes for Vets Show sponsored by The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware will be held on the Wilmington Riverfront.  ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW WILL BENEFIT THE DELAWARE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION HOSPITAL .  Take Exit 6 off I-95 in Wilmington , DE 19801 .  Show will run from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and feature trophies and specialty awards in 16 categories, 50/50 raffle and door prizes.  Call 302-998-9434 to register.  Rain date is October 10^th.  For info go to www.vetteclub.org.

November 4^th – Return Day Parade – Miss Teenage Delaware – Don Magee and Bill Shaw have graciously volunteered to drive their Corvettes in the parade and carry the winners.  WOW …what eye candy that will be…beautiful Corvettes…beautiful girls…cheering crowds…it doesn’t get any better that that!  Thanks guys for giving your time to support our Millsboro friends.

Christmas Tree Decorating Party at Grotto’s -  Will we participate this year?  Which charity will be name as the beneficiary?

Club’s Christmas Party -  Do you have a restaurant or location you can recommend?  If so, please call or see Carolyn Brinker, Activities Chairperson (302-436-2487)

 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. 

Beachcombers Corvette Club 2004 Car Show – Another successful event !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   Our club stands proud again in 2004 after our successful car show.  A more detailed report on the event will be presented at the October 7^th meeting.  It appears we have covered all our expenses and have money to put in our treasury!

Connie Magee chaired the food concessions that day and she reported that it was a long day for her and Rose Leister.  Tom and Carolyn Brinker, who solely handled registration all day, had the same observation for that task.  Likewise the set-up crew could have used more help also.  The ultimate concensus was that next year we get our members to sign up for specific shifts at the food concession and registration table as well as having a large crew for set up.  The overall show preparations will have to start much earlier and a Car Show Committee will have to be created so tasks can be accomplished in a more timely manner. 

First State Corvette Club had their Car Show on September 18^th and we hope they will share information with us about their preparations and time line.

                BEACHCOMBERS CORVETTE CLUB

MINUTES – September 2, 2004

President Joe Worts opened the meeting at 7.28 pm .

19 members were present:  Richard and Linda Berry, Peter and Marion Bond, Dale & Lynne Buckwalter, John and Donna Dunning, Eric and Rose Leister, Edward Marcelle, Connie Magee, Authur and Ann Matichak, Ray and Marie Myers, Bill Pokorny, Dianne Shaw, Joseph Worts

The President opened the meeting with a thank you for all  involved with the car show. He gave a special thank you to John Dunning for going beyond the call of duty with doing the flyers, getting enough names for the trophies, making a user friendly spread sheet, and getting the count together at the show to issue the winners. Also big thank you to Don for getting a response from Lee, Joe tried several times, however Don got it together, and also helped getting more  sponcers .

Joe mention we got an email form Carolyn Brinder RT Ellis Gloria's husband was in a serious motorcycle accident. We don't have any details. Donna stated she send a thinking of you and in our prayers card out today for them.

The president asked for the secretary's reports. Donna asked if there were any additions, or corrections to the August minutes as written in the news letter. Connie motioned to accept and, Rick seconded it.

Joe also stated he has the money from our spomcers 1st State Chevy thanks to Don. The photo of the donation to the charity was in the paper. Connie passed it around for everyone to view.

Lynne read the treasure's report Rick monition to accept it and Connie seconded it.

Vice President Dale read a new application to be voted as members for Fred and Sandra Schultz with a motion to accept them as new members. Donna monition to accept and Connie seconded it.

Diane Shaw stated we are unable to attend the next meeting at RJ 's in Laurel, they were unable to do the First Thursday of the month due to other commitments. Diane called a restaurant in Roxanna Guard Side and we will meet there next month, she will put directions in the newsletter. We still are looking for new locations!

Joe asked Rick Berry and Ed Marcelle, how the trip to Carile was. They both encouraged member to attend if they have never gone or if they have not gone in a while. See them for any hotel reservations or detail of the show they will be glad to review it with you.

Dale has flyers for 1st State show and will also be in the news letter.  Dale also mentioned we need to support our local clubs, and Rick Berry
agreed comeradery needed between clubs.

Connie mentioned we need to have more women at the next car show that she and Rose cooked all day with out any break.

Rick Berry mention that First State at 6.30 and assign jobs to members,Eric stated not having a chairman this year was the problem and we should have a chairman next year .

Dale asked what are we doing October 2nd for the Corvette show on the board walk. We were never in the show but was always there to watch. Eric stated we did meet at a location a prior member would set up for us. Ed and Rick stated that 1st State will have parking marked off at Secrets and we are welcome to join them. We could meet at Wa Wa in Millsboro at 1.00, or at Secrets at 2.00.

The 50/50 was won by Rose Leister,
The president adjourned the meeting at 8.04

Respectfully submitted
Donna Dunning Secretary