BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

February 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

Monday March 10, 2008 Tony’s

Hagerstown, MD

Monday April 14, 2008 Greenvillage

Chambersburg, PA

Saturday April 26, 2008 Spring Cruise

Harpers Ferry

2008 DUES

Dues are $25.00 AND ARE DUE BY 12-31-07. If not paid by then there is a $5.00 late fee.

Send your check made out to:

MDCC

 Dick Bender

P. O. Box 68 Pleasant Hall, PA 17246

ATTENDANCE: Fred Adams, Bob Barnhart, Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Ron Bond, Donnie Dietrich, Ron Flegel, Robbie Gossard, Tony & Donna Haugh, Ralph & Peggi Helman , Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Gary Lenharr, Mike McAllister, Tom Martin, Mike & Lisa Myers, Jerry & Patty Rhine, Jim Schulmtzer, Bob & Suzy Sease, Tom & Elaine Shughart, Steve Smith, Jim & Cherry Wagner, Glelnn Yaukey, Ron Yaukey, Al & Sharon Zarrtskie.

The February meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on February 11, 2008 at Greenvillage, Chambersburg, PA. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Ralph Helman the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender an on a motion made by Peggi Helman and 2nd by Tom Shughart were approved.

 

IF YOU MOVE PLEASE SEND NEW ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NO. AND

E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.

 

GOVERNOR REPORT

No report.

OLD BUSINESS:

· Dick Bender has hat’s for sale $10.00 a piece. They come in pink, blue, purple & black. One size fits all.

• Adera Laughlin reported that the Awards Banquet was held on 2-9-08 at the

Waynesboro County Club. Everyone seemed like they had a good time. Checking on date for 2009.

• Ron Flegel announced Buchanan Auto is our new sponsor. They will be doing 100 new cling ons for our 35th Anniversary. They will be printing the Newsletter. Curtis Mummert was welcomed at our meeting. Curtis announced he is working on discounts for club members and there will be award cards. On a motion made by Ralph Helman, seconded by Herb Kopsch the money made from the show will go to the Cancer Society. Ron said he will need helpers, let him know if you can help. Registration will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, judging from 11:00 to 2:00 PM and awards at 3:00 PM. Registration fees are: pre-registration $10.00 day of show $15.00. Judging will be by the drivers and there will be a Dealers Choice, also maybe a peoples choice. Everyone please bring a door prize. More information to follow on the car show.

Reminder: always check our web site for any up dates on Club activities.

Always check Donnie Dietrich website carshowlink.com for up coming shows.

There is a Web site where you can sign up for Cruises. The e-mails received will be sent to the Chairman of the cruise.

NEW BUSINESS

· One new member for the month of February. We now have 144 members. We

need you to bring in new members. A new application is on our web site.

• Spring Cruise will be April 26, 2008. Bob & Suzy Sease are putting it together.

We will be going to Harpers Ferry, WV. We will meet at 9:30 A.M. at the Sheetz on Route 16 and Washington Township Blvd. East of Waynesboro in Rouzerville.

Sign up sheet will be passed around at the March & April meetings. The cost is $6.00 dollars to park & ride the shuttle bus and $25.00 for the meal at the Anvil Restaurant.

· The Club Picnic will be 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.

· Steve Smith hopes to do a Cruise to Hickory Bridge Farm sometime in May, more information to follow.

• President Jeff Bishop appointed Ron Flegel as liason to Buchanan Automotive.

• Since Ron Yaukey was unable to be at the awards banquet, president Jeff Bishop presented Ron Yaukey with an appreciation award for M & S Corvette Show. Jeff also presented Ron with the 2007 Presidents award.

· Dickie also would like to do a drive sometime in June. More information to follow.

· Jim & Cherry Wagner won the 50/50 $25.00

Donna Haugh won the 4 posters.

• On a motion made by Bonnie Bender and 2nd by Elaine Shughart meeting was

adjourned at 8:35 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

Show winners:

2 club members won at the Farm Show State Auto, Corvette Show.

Jay Gift 2nd in his class

The BIG WINNER: Ken Novinger 1st in class, 1st in fun show & dealers Choice

Bob’s Vette Corner

BOB’S VETTE CORNER, if you have any interesting information you would like to

put in let Bob know.

Awards Banquet: Awards given to the following:

Most members: Tom Martin

Perfect Attendance: Jeff Bishop, Ralph Helman, Herb Kopsch, Tom Martin,

Suzy Sease and Bobbie Smith.

Spring Cruise: Jack Irby

Fall Danny Cruise: Tom & Elaine Shughart

Appreciations Awards: Rick & Deb Kohler Photo’s @ Fathers Day Fly-in

Ron Yaukey M & S Corvette Show

Cal Farrar Website

Bob Laughlin Fathers Day Fly-in Corvette Show

Dick k& Bonnie Bender Annual Picnic

Ralph Helman Ticket Sales

Suzy Sease Secretary

Dick Bender Treasurer

Adera Luaghlin Awards Banquet

Good Yellow Duck Award:

Jack Irby and Rick Kohler

MDCC 2007 Presidents Award: Ron Yaukey

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Ronald Bond 301-790-1039

2018 Londontowne Drive 1996 Red Coupe

Hagerstown, MD 21740 Sponsored by Jeff Bishop

rsjbond@aol.com

CLASSIFIEDS

2002 Corvette Convertible, Magnetic Red Metallic w/tint coat w/Light Oak top. Light Oak leather seating, 11,000 miles, 6-sp manual, preferred group #2 with head-up display, 12 disc changer, rear time damping, polished wheels, $29,000. Call Jeff Hayzlett at his office @ 717-264-5901. Original owner was Richard Miller – MDCC.

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.

Fits 1997-2004 - Premium GHL cat back exhaust, in mint condition. High polish T-304 stainless steel. Paid $899.00 new will take $550.00.Call 717-263-6429 ask for Ted.

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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