Volume 001 - Issue 001 (Jan - 2014) - Pittsburgh

Keeping
PACE
with the
TIMES
Jim Crnkovic, Editor-in-Chief
Volume 1, Issue 1
Monthly newsletter of Pittsburgh Area Camaro Enthusiasts
January 2014
Welcome to the Inaugural
Issue of Keeping Pace with
The Times
Our New Monthly Newsletter
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome to a new year and to PACE. First, I
would like to take the opportunity to thank Mike
Meerdo for all his hard work and dedication
during the past four years in leading the Club. I
would also like to thank all the other officers
throughout those years who stepped up and made
this Club what it is today. And not to be left out, I
thank all the members for all they have done.
Without the members, PACE would not exist.
The newly elected officers are eager to lead PACE
into 2014 and a great season full of fun and
friendship and those beautiful Camaros. We are
working on a monthly newsletter that will include
photos, events, and updated PACE information.
I hope to see more and more members attending
the meetings and events. This is your Club. The
only way to get to know your Club is to come out
and join us. You won't be disappointed.
I look forward to 2014. If you have any questions
or opinions, please do not hesitate to contact me at
deneff805@verizon.net or 412-916-4830. Thanks
and see you soon.
You are invited to join us as we journey into the world
of mass communication as we at PACE launch a new
effort to keep you, our members, abreast of the
happenings of our club. This is YOUR newsletter. We
want it to be fun, informative and easy-to-read. In
upcoming editions, we will reintroduce the member
profile. Let us know what you think. Do you have a
suggestion? Do you have an idea for an upcoming
topic? Let us know! We want to hear from you so we
can help you “keep PACE with the times”!
Ask a friend to join PACE! The more members,
the more fun!
Jeff
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It’s All About Us!
In Case You Missed It
PACE
A recap of last month’s meeting
The annual PACE Christmas party was held on January 4 at
Carmody’s Restaurant in Wexford. Before the festivities
swung into high gear, a brief business meeting was held.
President Jeff Bilka thanked everyone for electing him
president for 2014 and pledged to do his best to keep PACE
moving forward. A special election was held for the office
of vice president and Denny Schreiber was elected to fill
the post. Congratulations Denny! Mark Seifert and John
Ballish have been busy getting the new website up and
running. So if you haven’t already done so, check us out at
Pittsburgh Area Camaro Enthusiasts
We are the Pittsburgh Area Camaro Enthusiasts. A
non-profit club dedicated to the enjoyment and
promotion of all generations of the Chevrolet Camaro.
We have monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of
every month at various venues in the suburban
Pittsburgh area. Our mailing address is:
PACE
PO Box
Conway, PA 15027
www.pacecamaro.net. It’s a work in progress and promises
Our Website: www.pacecamaro.net
to be fun and informative. Thanks, Mark and John, for your
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hard work in getting this off the ground. It was also
Like us on Facebook! PACE Camaro Club
announced that we have two sponsors for our website and
Officers for 2014
newsletter. We welcome Tom Henry Chevrolet and Star
Automotive & Performance and thank them for their
support. Also attending our gathering was Morgan Iorio,
president of our sister club from the west, NEOCC, and a
card carrying member of PACE as well. Morgan announced
the dates for the Camaro/Mustang Shootout and the
NEOCC Annual Fall Classic. These and other happenings
President:
Jeff Bilka
Vice-President:
Denny Schreiber
Secretary:
Jim Crnkovic
Treasurer:
AnnaMarie Seifert
Webmasters:
John Ballish, Mark Seifert
Newsletter:
Jim Crnkovic, Editor-in-Chief
appear elsewhere on our Upcoming Events section. Be sure
to check this out monthly as we will try and keep you
abreast of car cruises, PACE sponsored and other fun
events starting in early spring.
The meeting was then
adjourned and the festivities resumed. It was an evening of
fun, food, and friendship, just a hint of what we hope will
be a great year for everyone.
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM PACE!
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 4th, King’s
Restaurant, intersection of I-79 and Rt. 910,
6:30. Don’t miss it!
It was said “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Send me your
pictures from cruises, club events, or your Camaro. High resolution
digital images work best.
If you have an idea for a future article, please send it to me for
possible inclusion in a future edition.
Interested in having your car featured? Let me know. Thanks!
Jim
Send your ideas to: jazznurse@comcast.net
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Thanks to Our
Sponsors
Let’s Do Brunch!
In keeping with our image as a club with an eating problem, PACE is
sponsoring a brunch. Come and join us on Sunday, February 23 at the North Park Lounge on Route 19 in
Cranberry Township. The cost is $11.99 for adults. We’ll meet at 10:00, and the coffee will be on for those
of you who think that’s early on a Sunday morning. Please let Jeff know how many will be coming with you.
You can email him at deneff805@verizon.net, or give him a call at 412-487-6835. Let’s Eat!
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PACE TO INVADE THE WORLD!
World of Wheels, that is!
Excitement reached fever pitch recently as the World of Wheels selected three
of our members to participate in a display showcasing the five generations of
the Chevrolet Camaro. The 53rd Annual World of Wheels Motorama is set for
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January 24 , 25 and 26 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh, and JD
Dauer, Mark Seifert and Denny Schreiber are going to be putting in over time to get their Camaros ready for
their grand appearance. JD and his 1987 Z28 Serious Black was chosen to represent the third generation,
which covered model years 1982 to 1992. This is one of two Camaros in the Dauer stable, and many of our
members have yet to see this addition, as it was a late season acquisition and hasn’t made the rounds of the
circuit yet. The fourth generation will be well represented by Mark’s Baby, a beautiful red Camaro that has
been the apple of Mark’s eye since he first saw it on the showroom floor of a local Chevrolet dealership.
These stylistic gems were produced for model years 1993 through 2002 in Sainte-Therese, Quebec, Canada
under the tutelage of PACE member Scott Settlemire. Rounding third and heading for home is the Crystal
Red Tintcoat 2010 Camaro SS/RS owned by Denny Schreiber. Named Spawn after a popular comic book
character created by Todd McFarlane, Denny’s jewel features enough LED lighting extras to rival Times
Square on New Year’s Eve. So the winter cold will be chased away by these and other hot cars for three
days in January. Hope to see you there.
Serious Black
Mark’s Baby
Spawn
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Calendar of Events
January 24, 25, 26
Motorama World of Wheels
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
February 4
Pace monthly meeting
King’s Restaurant, I-79 & Rt. 910
February 23
Brunch with PACE
North Park Lounge, RT.19 Cranberry Twp.
June 14
Camaro/Mustang Showdown
Quaker Steak and Lube Austintown, OH
Happy Days Car Cruise
Beaver Falls, PA
Camaro Nationals
Frederick, MD
GM Nationals
Carlisle, PA
PACE Night at Starlite Cruise
Wexford, PA
June 20, 21
July 18
New events will be added as they become available, so be sure to check here monthly, or go to our website,
www.pacecamaro.net, our Facebook page, or carcruises.com for the latest information.
PACE
PO Box 191
Conway, PA 15027
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