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SLO VETTES
THE CORVETTE CLUB OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
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P.O. BOX 14134 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ©
April 2005
EVENTS
NOMINATIONS OFFICERS & ELECTIONS
The members in attendance at the March 11th
meeting in San Luis Obispo voted to have the
nominations of officers for 2006 at the October
2005 meeting. The elections will be held at the
following meeting in November. This will insure
that the new officers will be in place and ready to
take over in January 2006. Thus, the January
meeting will be reserved for the traditional 2006
events planning. SLO VETTES is an exciting
club and serving as an officer is an honor. I know
we have a lot of talent within the club. I urge all
of you to consider getting involved.
LARGE MEETING ATTENDANCE
I am pleased to report we had 50 people in attendance at our last meeting. This is great and your
participation is appreciated. Jim & Carolyn Stone
won $70.00 from the 50/50 drawing; it will help
them pay for that new C6. A special thanks to Jill
& Paula for selling the 50/50 tickets while Jan is
in China.
THE STONE’S ARE PROUD OWNERS OF A
NEW C6
Congratulations to Jimmy & Carolyn Stone on
the arrival of their new C6. This silver convertible is a beauty and a perfect addition to our SLO
VETTE collection. Jimmy & Carolyn don’t just
go to the meetings anymore, “They Arrive!” We
are all very happy for you both. My hope is that
some day I too, “Will Arrive !!!”.
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Brian Cyester
February started our year off
Four S.L.O. Vetters attended the Greg Walker
Benefit Fundraiser on Sat. Feb. 26th. There was a
large turn out of cars for the car show and even a
larger turn out of people to support the family.
I want to thank Carolyn and Jimmy for organizing our Basque dinner run. We caravaned from
the outlets to San Miguel. We had 33 people for
dinner and the owners of the restaurant was able
to squeeze us all in one room. The only complaint I heard was, "I ate too much!"
Our next event is the Gamblers Classic at
Stateline, March 18th.-21st.
April 16th is the run to the Blackhawk Museum hosted by Chris Petrush. If you were not at
the March meeting, I have mailed you a flyer or
look in this newsletter for a copy of one.
The Circle Bar B event has been moved to
May 15th. (flyer enclosed)
Everyone should have an updated events list
by now. If not, let me know.
The Gamblers Classic Run to Primm, Nv.
(Stateline) was a lot of fun. We had five cars
from our club there. The rain held off with very
little sprinkles. Gary did'nt know whither to put
his top up or leave it down. Well, what ever he
did worked because Gary and Chris won the
award given from the Primm Hotel Management
for their pick of best Corvette in show. Congratulations to Gary and Chris McPherson. Hope
to see you at the next event.
Brian
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NEXT MEETING APRIL 8th AT PLAYERS
Lets try to beat last month’s attendance number
of 50. I know it’s tough to attend on a Friday
night after a long week. Remember, it is a great
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HARMONY IS THE KEY
One of the strengths of the SLO VETTES’ club is
the camaraderie among our members. The great
sense of humor our members have during the
meetings and events contributes to a fun atmosphere. Let us all remember that meetings, events
and other club activities are for everyone to enjoy
each other’s friendship and the beautiful Corvettes we are so proud of. Remember, harmony
and tolerance is the key to a strong, fun and successful club.
BLACKHAWK MUSEUM
On April 16th, plan to attend the trip to the
Blackhawk Museum in Danville organized by
Chris Petrush. It will be a great event. You will
not forget this experience. If you like cars, and if
you enjoy driving your Corvette, this one is for
you.
way to finish off your week and start the weekend. As most of you already know, Ron Rice will
be going South to receive his transplant on Friday, March 25th. I spoke to him this morning at
length. I reminded him that all of us are pulling
for him and Anne. Anne will keep us informed
on his progress. He is receiving a European
transplant. He joked that when he returns he will
be speaking French. He is in very good spirits. I
take this opportunity to wish all of you a great
spring season. Hopefully, the rain will stop and
we can get the cars out.
See you at the next meeting.
Al Sauvadon
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Chris & Glenna Petrush
My name is Chris Petrush and my wonderful, beautiful wife is Glenna. I was born in Pennsylvania, the
third of seven children. My father was a conductor on the railroad and my mother was a stay at home
mom. When I graduated from high school, I got a job in a machine shop and attended college at night.
I subsequently dropped out of college to take a job as a brakeman with the railroad, planning on working
for a few years than returning to college. This is when I purchased my first Corvette; a 1967 coupe.
Unfortunately, I had lost my deferment when I dropped out of school and received my induction notice
from Uncle Sam in 1972. I decided that the Army was not for me and enlisted in the Air Force. I went
to San Antonio for basic then on to Biloxi, Mississippi for technical training. It was while I was in Biloxi that my brother was in an accident in my Corvette and it was totaled. I returned to San Antonio
where I worked in H.Q. Recruiting until August 1974. I was fortunate enough to work next door to the
commander of recruiting and requested an assignment to California. My wish was granted and I was
transferred to Mather AFB in Sacramento where I worked in the 455th Flying Training Squadron consisting mostly of pilots who taught new navigators one-on-one in the T-37 jet trainer. I was discharged
in 1976, returning to school prior to my discharge. I married my first wife in 1980 and have two children; my daughter Casey, who resides in Hanford and who recently married in January and my son Ben,
who resides in Long Beach. In 1988, I moved to Atascadero from Sacramento and began working for
the Dept. of Social Services, continuing what I had been doing in Sacramento County. I’m currently a
criminal investigator, investigating crimes involving cash aid and food stamp fraud (and even once, a
major employee theft case).
Glenna is the youngest of three girls and would technically be called a Marine Corps Brat. She was
born in Kentucky but soon moved to California, then Virginia, North Carolina and finally, when her dad
retired, back to where her parents were from, California’s San Fernando Valley. Right out of high
school, she went to work at Lockheed and got married like all good girls do. She has two sons; Jim,
who resides in Grover Beach and Joe, who resides in Philadelphia. She also has two granddaughters;
Aubrey, 11 and Katie, 2. Glenna worked at Poor Richard’s Press for over fourteen years and has been
with the county for five years as an Employment Resource Specialist (Medi-Cal eligibility). Glenna’s
first Corvette was a ‘79 that she bought from former SLO Vette President, Mark Wiley. The license
plate was “HI STRESS”. She had to sell it when her son headed off to college at UC San Diego and she
had to write those big tuition checks.
In 1996, after returning with my children from visiting my father who was diagnosed with cancer, my
wife told me that she was leaving me and the children. After putting my investigative skills to use, she
admitted she was leaving me for (gasp!), Glenna’s husband who also worked with her at the telephone
company. I had only met Glenna briefly twice before this (once at a Pac Bell function and the 2nd in
passing at the county fair) and looking for answers to the breakup of my marriage, I had called her and
asked if she wanted to get together to talk (oh, I also advised her the reason her husband of 25 years was
leaving her was for my wife. Her husband had neglected to tell her). Well, Glenna shined me on and I
continued on with my life as a single parent. My father passed away in 3/97 and in 5/97, my mother
was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumor. Again, I made a trip to the East coast. Upon my return in
June, I had a message on my answering machine from Glenna. She had heard from a mutual friend that
my father had passed away and had called to see how I was doing. Again, I asked if Glenna wanted to
get together with me to decide if it was ours or our spouses fault that the marriages had failed. She
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agreed to meet me and I invited her out on my boat to Nacimiento Lake. On the appointed day, Glenna
met me at my house and we cruised on up to the lake. I launched the boat and had Glenna wait with it at
the dock while I parked the truck and trailer. Upon my return to the dock, I noticed a lot of water in the
boat. It dawned on me that I had neglected to put in the drain plugs. I immediately jumped in the water
and managed to lose the first plug and finally got the 2nd in the boat. The boat actually started and we
cruised over to the marina
with the bilge pump on
and got another plug for
the cabin area. Things
were quite wet in the engine compartment and it
took a while for the boat to
re-start, so we sat at the
marina for a while until we
were able to get under way
again. We enjoyed the
sun, water and EACH
OTHER (there’s a lot to be
said for day cruisers) and
have been together ever
since. We definitely decided that it was our
spouses fault that the marriages had failed.
In July 2001, I proposed to
Glenna on her birthday at
the lake where it all started. We were married in November 2001 at the Rio in Las Vegas with the reception at the Harley Davidson Cafe. Having had other sports cars over the years and missing my short
time with my previous Corvette, we decided to start looking for another Corvette. I went back East in
February 2002 and attempted to locate something while I was back there. I was unable to find anything
while there and upon my return saw that the 1984 that I now own was still advertised for sale (and had
been since approx. 11/01) in the Trade Express. The price was now a couple thousand lower than first
advertised. I figured something had to be wrong as it was advertised as having only 31K miles. Well,
the rest is history! We purchased the Corvette and are the 3rd owners, the 2nd owner having put only
5K miles on it in 5 years. We joined SLO Vettes in 2002 after meeting Don Kirkby at the DMV in Paso
while registering our Corvette. Don told us about the club, we showed up and the rest is history. I’m
now into my 3rd year as merchandise person and enjoy being a member and the camaraderie of the
other members. 2004 was a big year for us. We sold our earthquake damaged home in Atascadero and
moved to a new development in Paso Robles. I also had the Corvette painted as the clearcoat was
starting to fade on the rear panel. We’re looking forward to many more years with the club and hopefully, a newer Corvette in the future.
Chris & Glenna
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Sunday, May 15th
THE FACE ON THE BAR ROOM FLOOR
Lunch at 1:00
Show at 2:00
$32.00 per person
Lunch will be tri-tip barbeque.
Chicken is available but you have to let me know ahead
of time if you want it.
Many of you signed up at the last meeting. If
you want to go and you have not signed up, I
need a call from you NOW!!! as in immediately.
688–7192
Mary Nohr
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MEMBERSHIP
Chris McPherson
I presented member packets to 4 new members at our last meeting. Jim & Susan Cole
and Keith & Vicky Jeffcoach. Chuck Giles
brought some prospective members, Harry
& Nancy Batrum, and they have since joined
the club. They will be out of town at the next
meeting, so when you see them in their
2005 yellow coupe, give them a big welcome. If anyone wants their badge
changed from pin to magnetic, please
bring your badge to the next meeting. It
costs $2 each and only takes a day for
them to switch it out.
Stateline
See you at the next meeting. If you
bring a prospective member, please
introduce them to me so we can acknowledge them.
Chris McPherson mrsmacph@yahoo.com
Al Sauvadon is presented an
award for his hard work as
President of SLO VETTES for
2004.
THANK YOU
AL
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SUNSHINE / HISTORIAN
icki Davenport
Meeting called to order by Al at 6:00 p.m.
Al congratulated Jim and Carolyn Stone on their new
silver C-6 conv.
Guests were Harry & Betsy Batrum.
Al proposed that the nominations for officers be held
in Oct., and the elections be held in Nov. Motion
made and passed.
Vice President- Jerry talked about a weekly showing
of cars in Pismo Beach at the Derelict Donuts on Sat.
at 8:00 a.m.
Treasurer report- Brian read the report for Jan, motion
to accept was made and passed.
Secretary report- Becky read minutes from last
months meeting. Motion to accept was made and
passed.
Events- Brian thanked the Stones for putting on the
run to San Miguel for dinner. He said that the next
event was the Gamblers Classic. He let us know that
the Circle Bar B has been changed to May 15th.
Brian also passed out flyers for the Blackhawk Museum Run.
Newsletter- Brian was filling in for Jon. He had hard
copies of the newsletter for those who wanted one.
Merchandise- Chris had a new list of what we have
for sale.
Corvette Museum- Chuck had a calendar of events
and raffles from the museum.
Membership- Chris McPherson said we are at 41
memberships and 81 members. She gave packets to
Jim & Sue Cole and Keith & Vickie Jeffcoach.
For the month of April
Birthdays
Bruce Lomath 1st, Bob Atkinson 13th, and
Jay Atkinson 29th.
Anniversaries
Rocky and Lori Croom 8th, Chris and Gary
McPherson 12th, Gary and Myra Sirkin 15th,
Dan and Vivian Miroballi 19th.
Ron Rice is now at the U.C.L.A. Medical
Center. You can reach him at the following
number. (310) 267-1678 Rm# 1030
Will see you soon. We’re leaving for the
Cayman Islands and will return in a couple of
weeks.
Bon Voyage.
Vicki
NEXT MEETING
APRIL 8th 6:00P.M.
PLAYERS RESTAURANT
ATASCADERO
Club Historian- Vickie had nothing to report.
52 people at the meeting.
50/50 was $70.00 and was won by Carolyn Stone.
Member of the month is Chris and Glenna Petrush.
Becky.
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SLO VETTES
THE CORVETTE CLUB OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
2005 EVENTS
Feb. 26th Basque Dinner at the 10th St. Cafe in San Miguel
Mar. 18th - 20th Gamblers Classic Primm, Nevada
Apr. 16th Blackhawk Museum
May 15th Circle Bar B with Santa Barbara Corvette Club
May 21st Meguiar’s Detailing Event at the Nohr’s
May 22nd Ragged Point Brunch Run
June 10th - 12th Lake Tahoe Run, Lake Tahoe Corvette Club
June 24th - 26th Big Bear Bash
July 4th Templeton Parade and BBQ at the Cyester’s
July 29th - 30th Arroyo Valley Car Show in Arroyo Grande
Aug. 19th Hot El Camino Cruise Night in Atascadero
Aug. 20th Atascadero Lake Car Show
Aug. 27th - 28th Vapor Trails Auto Cross & Car Show Santa Maria
Sept. 10th Otis Chandler Car Museum in Oxnard
Oct. 1st Wine Run
Nov. 13th Parkfield Brunch and Toy Run
Dec. 10th S.L.O. Vettes Christmas Party at the Gardens of Avila
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Gary shows off his award presented to
him at the Gambler’s Classic from the
hosting casino.
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April 16th, 2005
The Blackhawk Museum is located at 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506. This is
approximately 206 miles North of Atascadero. Our tour time is at 1:00 P.M. so we should plan on being
there by 12:30 P.M. Plan on meeting at the Atascadero Factory Outlets at 7:00 A.M. Those residing
North of Atascadero should plan on meeting at the 1st rest stop just North of San Miguel at 7:30 A.M.
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Stone’s new ride
Brian & Becky’s ‘73
Gary drove and drove
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Senior Citizen Driver
Vice President
Jerry Schlatter
Hola Amigas Y Amigos of SLO VETTES
What a great meeting and the turn out was
nothing short of spectacular. Someone
counted 50 attendees. Al & I can always
count on the North County folks no matter
how far the distance.
A senior citizen in Florida bought a brand
new Corvette convertible. He took off down
the road, flooring it to 80 mph and enjoying
the wind blowing through what little hair he
had left on his head.
"This is great," he thought as he roared
down I-95.
CONGRATS Jim & Carolyn Stone on your
new C6 roadster
He pushed the pedal to the metal even
more. Then he looked in his rear view mirror
and saw a highway patrol trooper behind
him, blue lights flashing and siren blaring.
As you all know, Al is continually looking to
increase my already heavy workload as VP.
He has now added the 50/50 detail. I would
like to thank my lovely secretary for assisting
me with this additional task.
"I can get away from him with no problem"
thought the man and he tromped it some
more and flew down the road at over 100mph. Then 110-mph, 120-mph.
I hope to see you at the Cambria Car Show
and Chili Cook Off.
Don’t forget Pismo Derelicts at 8:00 A.M.
every Saturday at the corner of Oakpark and
James Way in Pismo Beach. Any year and
model ride is OK.
Until then,
Wave”
Corvette Jerry
or
there-a-bouts-,“Save
the
Then he thought, "What am I doing? I'm too
old for this kind of thing." He pulled over to
the side of the road and waited for the
trooper to catch up with him.
The trooper pulled in behind the Corvette
and walked up to the man. "Sir," he said,
looking at his watch. "My shift ends in 30
minutes and today is Friday. If you can give
me a reason why you were speeding that
I've never heard before, I'll let you go."
The man looked at the trooper and said,
"Years ago my wife ran off with a Florida
State Trooper, and I thought you were
bringing her back."
"Have a good day, Sir," said the Trooper.
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TOO MUCH
BEER
JUST TOO
MUCH
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