BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

"Sponsored by Buchanan Automotive"

March 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 April 14, 2008 Greenvillage

Chambersburg, PA

Saturday April 26, 2008 Spring Cruise

Harpers Ferry

Saturday May 10, 2008 Car Show

Buchanan Automotive

Waynesboro, PA

Monday May 12, 2008 Tony’s Pizza

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, Jr., Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Ron Bond, Pete Boward, Donnie Dietrich, Ron Flegel, Tony Haugh, Ralph & Peggi Helman ,Jack Irby, Bobby & Carol Jones, Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob Laughlin, Bill Leight, Gary Lenharr, Tom Martin, Curtis Mummert, Daryl Musser, Mike & Lisa Myers, Eric Myers & Robin, David Newcomer, Chris & Joan Rauschenberger; Bob & Suzy Sease, Rudy Shifer; Tom & Elaine Shughart, Steve & Bobbie Smith, John Waltman, Al & Sharon Zarrtskie.

The March meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on March 10, 2008 at Tony’s Pizza, Hagerstown, MD. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Tom Martin and 2nd by Herb Kopsch the minutes were accepted. Treasurers Report was read by Dick Bender, on a motion made by Bob Laughlin 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

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.

• 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.

Last time to sign up will be April’s meeting money is also due then. The cost is $6.00 dollars to park & ride the shuttle bus and $25.00 for the meal at the Anvil Restaurant. You only pay for the meal in advance.

• 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. The Waynesboro Fire Department will be providing the food, Antietam Dairy will have ice cream. We will be having a DJ. There will 50/50, door prizes and a silent auction. Would like to have everyone bring something. The flyers for the show will be out soon. Any questions call Ron.

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

• No new member for the month of March. We have 117 as of 3-10-08. We

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

• Since Jack Irby was unable to be at the Awards Banquet, President Jeff Bishop presented Jack with an appreciation award for doing the Spring Cruise and Suzy presented Jack with his Good Yellow Duck Award.

· 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 will have a cruise to Hickory Bridge Farm on 5-18-08, sign up sheet will be passed around at the April and 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.

• Donnie Dietrich announced Cruise Ins start April 5th at Longmeadow and April 12th at Valley Mall.

• Dickie announced the Skyline Drive Show will be July 12, 2008.

· Dickie’s drive to Tom Shaffer’s will be 7-13-08. We will stop an eat some where. More information to follow.

Jack Irby announced the Manassas, VA cruise is some time in July, he will get date, time and information to us later.

· Joan Rauschenberger won the 50/50 $27.00

Sharon Zaretskie won a poster.

• 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

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 Kim Buckalew

Larry Bussard Mike Cleghorn 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. Floyd Myers

Ted Nypaver Craig Osborne Charles Sauerwald

Jeff Shatzer Frankie Smith Mike Stinger

Carl Strayer John Stossel

 

CLASSIFIEDS

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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