BETTER VETTER LETTER

MASON DIXON CORVETTE CLUB

"Sponsored by Buchanan Automotive"

October 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 November 3, 2008 Mercersburg Holloween Parade

Monday November 10, 2008 Tony’s Pizza

Hagerstown, Md

Monday December 8, 2008 Green Village

Chambersburg, PA

Monday January 12, 2009 Tony’s Pizza

Hagerstown, MD

2009 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 Banzel, Bonnie & Dick Bender, Jeff Bishop, Ron Bond, Denny & Sandy Burns, Ron Flegel, Jay Gift, Robbie Gossard, Ralph & Peggi Helman, Herb & Judy Kopsch, Bob & Adera Laughlin, Tom Martin, Mike McAllister, Mike & Lisa Myers, Chris & Joan Rauschenberger, Jim Schmutzer, Bob & Suzy Sease, Tom & Elaine Shughart, Steve & Bobbie Smith, Jim & Cherry Wagner, Greg & Mary Warren, Glenn Yaukey, Al & Sharon Zartskie.

The October meeting of the Mason Dixon Corvette Club was held on October 13, 2008 at Green Village, Chambersburg, PA. President Jeff Bishop called the meeting to order. On a motion made by Ralph Helman and 2nd by Bobbie Smith the minutes were accepted.

On a motion made by Peggi Helman and 2nd by Tom Shughart the treasurers report was accepted.

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

E- MAIL ADDRESS IF IT CHANGES TO THE SECRETARY.

GOVERNOR REPORT

Jay Gift & Bob Laughlin were at Hershey for an AACA Show.

OLD BUSINESS:

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

• Jeff Bishop announce the Fall Cruise was held on Oct. 12, 2008. Jeff reported that there were 13 cars. The weather was great, everyone seem to have a good time.

Denny and Sandy Burns will be doing next years Fall Cruise.

• Dickie had information on the 2009 calendars, if interested please let Dickie know

Orders must be paid prior to order by Nov. meeting. $12.00 each. Stock or Custom.

• Ron Flegel reported that Mont Alto Fire Company and MDCC show was held at their new Community Center on Sept. 27, 2008. There were 11 cars there. We gave $110.00 to the Fire Company.

The following were winners:

C3 1968-1982 1st Place Bob & Adera Laughlin

2nd Place Ralph & Peggi Helman

C4 1984-1996 1st Place Brad Cook

1st Place Jeff Bishop

2nd Place Ron Flegel

C5 1997-2004 1st Place Susy & Bob Sease

2nd Place Ron & Myrna Yaukey

3rd Place Steve & Bobbi Smith

3rd Place Charlie Wagner

C6 2005-2008 1st Place Jerry & Patty Rhine

2nd Place Fred Adams

Best of Show Jeff Bishop

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

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

NEW BUSINESS

• No new member for the month of October. We have 130 as of 10-13-08. We

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

· "Where Is The Banner". If anyone knows where the banner is would you please return it to the club.

· Dickie read a letter from the Children’s Aid Society (Frances Leiter Center) thanking us for the donation we gave them.

· Bob Laughlin asked if there was any interest on doing the Holloween Parade,

Monday Nov. 3 rain date Tuesday Nov. 4. We will leave the Church (East of Mercersburg at 6:30 PM

• Bob Laughlin showed the pictures that were taken at the picnic and if you are interested in one, please let Bob know. They are $42.00 each. There are 4 different pictures to choose from.

· Dickie read a letter regarding (Coats for Kids).On a vote we will be passing the hat at the Nov. & Dec. meeting for a collection and the club will also give $200.00. The money will be split between the Martinsburg, WV and a local chapter.

· Start thinking who you would like to nominate for next years officers. Nov. & Dec. nominations will be taken and election will be held at the December meeting.

• Suzy Sease announced the Awards Banquet will be held on February 21, 2009 at the Waynesboro Country Club. Give all suggestions for awards to Bob Laughlin. Bob will sending out ballots for your suggestions.

· Herb Hopsch won the 50/50 $22.50

Jeff Bishop won the flash light

· Ron Flegel announced Waynesboro Christmas Parade will be held on Saturday Nov. 22, 2008. We will meet at the Wayneboro Tennis Club on Route #16 at 1:00 P.M.

· On a motion made by Jay Gift and 2nd by Jim Wagner we will not be throwing candy at the parades from now on.

· On a motion made by Lisa Myers and 2nd by Jay Gift the October meeting

was adjourned at 8:25 PM.

Reminder: Club members may buy directly from U Design IT for any clothing you may want with our club insignia. Their NEW address is: 80 West South Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-264-8882

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Suzy Sease

Secretary

New Members:

None

 

Bob’s Vette Corner

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

put in let Bob know.

CLASSIFIEDS

All classifieds will run for two months.

IF interested on a Franklin Mint Collection Plates, Assorted Max Box and Johnny Lighting, 45 models ¼" Franklin Mint and Dan Bury models call Frank at 717-552-0330.

 

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