BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

"Sponsored by Buchanan Automotive"

June 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 

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday July 13, 2008 Cruise to Tom Shaffer’s

Monday July 14, 2008 Tony’s Pizza

Hagerstown, MD

Saturday July 19, 2008 Club Picnic

Monday August 11, 2008 Green Village

Chambersburg, PA

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, John Batzch, Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Denny & Sandy Burns, Donnie Dietrich, Ron Flegel, Ralph & Peggi Helman, Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Bill Leight, Gary Lenharr, Tom Martin, Mike McAllister, Curtis Mummert, David Newcomer, Chris & Joan Rauschenberger, Jerry & Patty Rhine, Bob & Suzy Sease, Steve & Bobbie Smith, Greg & Mary Warren, Glenn Yaukey, Ron Yaukey, Al & Sharon Zartskie.

The June meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on June 9, 2008 at Green Village, Chambersburg, PA.. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Joan Rauschenberger and 2nd by Herb Kopsch the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender, on a motion made by Ralph Helman and 2nd by Tom Martin were approved.

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

E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.

GOVERNOR REPORT

Jay reported: May 17 Flintstone, MD, Rocky Gap State Park, AACA National meet.

Bob & Adera Laughlin Class 30C 1978 Repeat Preservation

Joan & Chris Rauschenberger Class 30B 1967 Repeat Preservation

Jay Gift Class HPOF 1968 Repeat Certification

(Historic Preservation of Original Features)

May 25, 2008 York Co. Corvette Club, NCCC Hooters, York, Pa

Steve Smith 2003 Vette

Jay Gift 1968 Vette

Congratulation to Bob & Adera Laughlin on receiving the most votes for their C-3. They will have the car at Carlisle in August.

OLD BUSINESS:

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

• Bill Leight reported going to the Western Sizzlin Steakhouse, they have a big

room for us to use, but we must eat there. Jeff is going to check on Break Away-

Sports Bar. July’s meeting will still be at Tony’s, until Jeff gives us the

information from Break Away.

• Dickie’s drive to Tom Shaffer’s will be 7-13-08. Sign up sheet and count need by

our June meeting. We will meet at M & S Harley Davison, leave no later than

11:30 AM.We will stop and eat, then be at Tom’s by mid afternoon.

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

• One new member for the month of June. We have 122 as of 6-9-08. We

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

· 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. If you see any past members, please invite them to come. $12.00 per person. Sign up sheet will be passed around at July meeting. Need count and money by July 14 meeting.

MDCC ANNUAL PICNIC MENU

BBQ Chicken BBQ Ribs Baked Beans

Cole Slaw Macaroni Salad Veggie Tray

Chips Dessert Soda & Juice

BYOB

Direction to Picnic: Exit 20 off I-81, follow 997 North approx 9 miles to Pleasant Hall, follow 533 East (Orrstown Road) to 5925 Orrstown Road (Pepsi Ave.)

Everybody is welcome to attend.

· Jeff reported that Jim Rosen will not be coming to one of our meetings. We are to far away.

• Ron Yaukey reported that the M & S Show will be Aug. 30, 2008. Reg. starts at

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Show runs from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM, awards at 2:30

PM. Rain date is Saturday, Sept. 6, 2008. The money raised this year will benefit

the Children’s Aid Society (Frances Leiter Center)

• Ron Flegel reported that Mont Alto Fire Company would like us to have a cruise-in /show at their new Community Center Sept. 27, 2008. The money raised will benefit the Fire Company. Reg. 2:00 to 4:00 PM, show 4:00 to 6:00 PM, awards at 6:30 PM. More information to follow.

• Ron Flegel reported that he and Greg & Mary Warren, Bob & Suzy Sease went over to York, PA to the Cruzin Vettes show on 6-7-08.

Suzy & Bob Sease won 1st Place in the C-5 Class.

• On 7-27-08 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM auto detailing will be held at the C-4 Alley in Chambersburg,

· Ron Flegel won the 50/50 $24.50

Sharon Zartskie won a T-shirt

Steve Smith won a poster.

Bill Leight won towel & detailer

Danny Berg won Hat & t-shirt

• On a motion made by Bill Leight and 2nd by Bobbie Smith 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

Congratulations to Glenn Yaukey on his new 2008 Jet Stream Blue Coupe.

Respectfully Submitted,

Suzy Sease

Secretary

New Members:

Chris Leight 301-824-7426

102 Emily Way 2004 Red Coupe

Smithsburg, MD 21783 Sponsored by: Bill Leight

cleight@myactv.net

Greg Warren 717-765-0594

157 Ash Spring Court 1997 Silver Coupe

Waynesboro, PA 17268 Sponsored by: Suzy Sease

gwarren@embarqmail.com

 

Bob’s Vette Corner

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

put in let Bob know.

 

CLASSIFIEDS

1988 35th Anniversary Edition. 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.

Original 1978 Corvette, L:-82, 43K original miles, silver Anniversary option, alloy wheels, rare M-21 close ration 4 speed, 3:70 rear, gymkhana suspension, A/C blows cold, P/W, PB, Black leather interior (most were oyster color), rear defogger, everything works. Original build sheet and manuals, I am third owner all documented. Always garaged, never seen rain or snow. Must sell, $17,500 or best offer, call Mart at 301-447-4557 in Emmitsburg, MD.

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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