BETTER VETTER LETTER
MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB
"Sponsored by Buchanan Automotive"
April 2008
OFFICERS
Jeff Bishop President (301) 791-7742
Ron Flegel Vice President (717) 762-6808
Dick Bender Treasurer (717) 532-8433
Suzy Sease Secretary (717) 762-1060
Bob Laughlin Newsletter Editor (717) 597-2429
Ralph Helman Member-at-large (717) 597-9687
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MDCC WEB SITE: www.innernet.net/mdcc
www.carshowlink.com : "Your link to Cars Show and Events"
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday May 10, 2008 Car Show
Buchanan Automotive
Waynesboro, PA
Monday May 12, 2008 Tony’s Pizza
Hagerstown, MD
Monday June 9, 2008 Greenvillage
Chambersburg, PA
Monday July 14, 2008 Tony’s Pizza
Hagerstown, MD
Saturday July 19, 2008 Club Picnic
2008 DUES are $25.00
Send your check made out to:
MDCC
% Dick Bender
P. O. Box 68 Pleasant Hall, PA 17246
ATTENDANCE: Fred Adams, Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Ron Bond, Darrell & Patti Creamer, Donnie Dietrich, Ron Flegel, Jay Gift, Robbie & Roberta Gossard, Tony & Donna Haugh, Ralph & Peggi Helman ,Jack Irby, Rick & Deb Kohler, Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Bill Leight, Gary Lenharr, Tom Martin, Richard Miller, Curtis Mummert, Mike & Lisa Myers, Jerry & Patty Rhine, Jim Schmutzler, Bob & Suzy Sease, Tom & Elaine Shughart, Steve & Bobbie Smith, Jim & Cherry Wagner, Glenn Yaukey, Al & Sharon Zarrtskie.
The April meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on April 14, 2008 at Greenvillage, Chambersburg, Pa. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Jim Wagner the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender, on a motion made by Tom Shughart and 2nd by Ralph Helman were approved.
IF YOU MOVE PLEASE SEND NEW ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NO. AND
E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.
GOVERNOR REPORT
Jay presented the Club with a plaque from the National Corvette Museum.
OLD BUSINESS:
• Dick Bender has hat’s for sale $10.00 a piece. They come in pink, blue, purple & black. One size fits all.
• Steve Smith will have a cruise to Hickory Bridge Farm on 5-18-08, sign up sheet will be passed around at the May meetings. We will meet at 11:00 AM at the John Wayne Truck Stop, Greencastle, PA. Seating is for 12:00 Noon. Cost $29.00.
• Ron Flegel reported the car show will May 10, 2008. Registration will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, judging from 11:00 to 1:30 PM and awards at 2:30 PM. Registration fee will be $12.00 no pre registration. Show will be held rain or shine. There will be 6 classes with a 1st and 2nd award for each class. Judging will be by the drivers and there will be a Best of Show chosen by the Dealership. Antietam Dairy will have ice cream. We will be having a DJ. There will 50/50, door prizes and a silent auction. Any questions call Ron.
• Dickie’s drive to Tom Shaffer’s will be 7-13-08. We will stop an eat some
where. More information to follow.
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Jack Irby announced the Manassas, VA cruise is August 9, 2008, Time will be 4:00 to 8:00 PM more information to follow.
Reminder: always check our web site for any up dates on Club activities.
Always check Donnie Dietrich website www.carshowlink.com for up coming shows.
NEW BUSINESS
CONGRATULATIONS
To Jack & Donna on their engagement. Wedding next year.
• No new member for the month of April. We have 119 as of 4-14-08. We
need you to bring in new members. A new application is on our web site.
• 1978 Corvette contest at Carlisle, check web site to vote.
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The Club Picnic will be Saturday July 19, 2008 at Dick & Bonnie Benders house. It is the Club’s 35th Anniversary. Hope to have some special events Hope everyone can come. $12.00 per person. By show of hands voted to not give a $5.00 discount for the picnic.MDCC ANNUAL PICNIC MENU
BBQ Chicken BBQ Ribs Baked Beans
Cole Slaw Macaroni Salad Veggie Tray
Chips Dessert Soda & Juice
BYOB
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Tom Martin reported 5-31-08 at Gaithersburg, MD Corvette America• Jeff presented Rick & Deb Kohler the appreciation award for the photos taken at the Father’s Day Fly In last year.
• Bob Laughlin announced that there will not be a Father’s Day Fly In this year.
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Bob Sease won the 50/50 $27.00Curtis Mummert won a poster.
• On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Ralph Helman meeting was
adjourned at 8:25 P.M.
Reminder: Club members may buy directly from U Design IT for any clothing you may want with out club insignia. Their NEW address is: 80 West South Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-264-8882
Respectfully Submitted,
Suzy Sease
Secretary
Bob’s Vette Corner
BOB’S VETTE CORNER, if you have any interesting information you would like to
put in let Bob know.
The following members owe their dues.
Jeff Armstrong Joe Baranoski Jim Buckalew
Larry Bussard Steve Cook Dick Davis
John Dillon Linda Frakes Virgil Handley
Paul Hutchison Jeff Hydock Bob Johnson, Jr.
Richard Kramer Ron Lewis Ed Manoski
Bob McCunn, Jr. Ted Nypaver Craig Osborne
Charles Sauerwald Jeff Shatzer Frankie Smith
Mike Stinger Carl Strayer John Stossel
CLASSIFIEDS
1988 35th Anniversary Addition. All original, removable glass panels, garage keep. All options, new tires and exhaust (28,000 miles) Never in the rain. Great drive. Asking $18,800.00 call 301-223-7864 and ask for Judy.
1966 Roman Red Corvette convertible, 427ci, 390 hp. Numbers matching car. Big blocks were a rarity in 1966. Punched out 0.060, headers, 850 Holly carb. 3.36 limited slip rear end, Muncie box, stainless brakes, new stainless flowmaster exhaust. Local car for the last 30 years. All mechanical work done by Al Chocha. Owner says someone else needs to enjoy this very fast, very strong running car.
Do your homework, asking $75,000.00
Been registered as a classic for a LONG time (12482). Call 717-377-1789 or email
rgsfh@innernet.net. Great driver, neck snapper and head turner.
GM Carbon fiber console fits 2005 to 2008 corvette coupe/convertible. Black with chrome asking $300.00 call Pete at 301-582-0738.
1987 Corvette Service Manual & 1987 Corvette Electrical Diagnosis Service Manual Supplement - $50.00, call Bob Sarvaideo at 301-694-6714 or contact at yocolbob@comcast.net.
All Club information to be printed in the newsletter is to be received by the 20th of the month. Please send to: Jeff Bishop and/or Suzy Sease
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