BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

January 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 Feb. 9, 2008 Awards Banquet

Waynesboro Country Club

Waynesboro, PA

Monday Feb. 11, 2008 Greenvillage

Chambersburg, PA

Monday March 10, 2008 Tony’s

Hagerstown, MD

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: Bob Barnhart, Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Pete Boward, Denny & Sandy Burns, Donnie Dietrich, Tom Fahey, Ron Flegel, Jay Gift, Robbie Gossard, Tony Haugh, Ralph & Peggi Helman , Jack Irby, Bobby Jones, Rand Knight, Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Gary Lenharr, Tom Martin, Mike McAllister, Bryan & Cathy Miles, Richard Miller, Daryl Musser, Eric Myers & Robin, Chris Rauschenberger, Bob & Suzy Sease, Tom & Elaine Shughart, Rudy Slifer, Steve Smith, Al & Sharon Zarrtskie.

The January meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on January 14, 2008 at Tony’s in Hagerstown.. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Bob Sease the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender an on a motion made by Ralph Helman and 2nd by Jay Gift were approved as corrected.

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

E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.

GOVERNOR REPORT

Jay Gift reported May 3rd & May 4th Hershey Hill Climb. May 10th MDCC car show at Buchanan Automotive and May 17th AACA in Flintstone, MD.

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 announced the Holiday/Awards Banquet will be 2-9-08 at the

Waynesboro County Club. The price will be $25.00 A sign up sheet was sent around. Need count & money by 1-25-08. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 PM dinner will be at 6:30 PM. Following is the menu:

Teriyaki Flank Steak Stir-Fry, Baked Ham, Jamaican Jerk Chicken

Potatoes au Gratin, Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots Blend

Toss Salad and Vanilla Ice Cream with Choc. Syrup on the side

Directions to the Waynesboro Country Club: From Waynesboro Route 16 (Buchanan Trail) go East to North East Avenue across from the Waynesboro Mall, turn North onto North East Avenue, go to stop sign (about .3 miles) bear right on to Country Club Road go 2.0 miles turn right go over bridge Club house is on the left go around the building to the parking lot.

If coming from Rouzerville go to the AC & T turn onto Old Forge Road go about 1.7 miles to 4 way stop, turn left onto Mentzer Gap Road go .8 miles to Fish & Game Road turn left onto Fish & Game Road, go to stop sign, turn left toward Waynesboro, go around a couple of bends turn left onto Eighenbrode Lane, go left over bridge, go around building to the parking lot.

• Ron Flegel said Buchanan Auto is our new sponsor. NOTE; corrected date for the car show is May 10, 2008.. They will be doing 100 new cling ons for our 35th Anniversary. They will be printing the Newsletter and mailing them. 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

· Two new members for the month of January. We now have 143 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. Meeting place and time to come later.

Sign up sheet will be passed around at the February, 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.

· BOB’S VETTE CORNER, if you have any interesting information you would like to put in let Bob know.

· Dickie reported that M & S Harley Davidson is having a Mother’s Day Poker Run May 10, 2008. Classic Cars, Vettes and bikes are welcome.

• Tom Martin reported Parade for the Veterans Children from Scotland School will be May 10, 2008 meet at 11:00 AM

· Tony Haugh won the 50/50 $25.00

• On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Bob Sease meeting was

adjourned at 8:20 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

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

James L. Carr 717-532-4123

Christine Carr 2004 Red Coupe

7102 Olde Scotland Road Sponsored by Dick Bender, Jr.

Shippensburg, PA 17257

AFILIFT@comcast.net

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.

 

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