December - San Jacinto Corvette Club

S a n J a c i n t o C o r ve t t e C l u b, I n c .
The Grand Sport
N ew s l e t t e r - H o u s t o n , Tex a s
DECEMBER—2013
CONTENTS
August 2011
Contents
Cover
SJCC Birthday
1
President
2
Sponsor
3
Editor
4
Governors Report
5-6
Membership
7
Board Meeting
8-9
Veep
10
Happening
11
Officers
12
Birthdays
13
Calendar
14
NCM Report
15
NCM Thermometer
16
Chronicles of Fluffy & Fast 17
Vettes & Jets
18
Veteran’s Day
19
Fall Foliage
20
For Sale
21
Kidz Harbor
22
Christmas Party
23
Chili Cook-off
24
Advertisers
25-27
Charity
28
SJCC Page
29
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11/26/2013
FROM THE PRESIDENT
December 2013 edition
of
The Grand Sport
Hi all,
So the festivities are just around the corner. Amazing!!!
Really looking forward to seeing you at our Awards Recognition and Christmas Party. For those that have never been,
it's a time to dust off the cobwebs from the gowns and tuxedo's that have not seen the light of day for a year or longer. Of course cocktail dress and suits are also in order if that is your preferred attire. Whatever your desire I know you
will all look great!
If you haven't already booked your seat at the table you had better contact our wonderful VP, Mike Kochanowsky, in
a hurry. He has been working hard to make this an event to remember and it is filling up fast and we may need to
turn you away if you leave it too late as we have limited seating. Remember to put on your dancing shoes to shake
your bootie to the sounds of the "Green Onions".
Before our party is the Kidz Harbor Event - Saturday, 7th December. We will meet for lunch, then caravan to Kidz Harbor to give these deserving kids a ride in our Corvette's, something that most of them will remember for a life time.
Trust me; doing this event makes you feel good. Also remember to reach into your heart and make a donation to Kidz
Harbor. This organization does not receive any federal or state aid and relies on the charity of people like you. Checks
should be made payable to Kidz Harbor and sent to Denise Munoz preferably before the 7th December. They will use
these donations to buy the kids gifts for Christmas.
Information on both events are found on the SJCC Website.
After these two events, things will quiet down for the end of the year and will kick off with our Annual Chili Cook Off.
But more on that in the next newsletter.
Want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving and happy moments with your families.
Remember there will not be a club meeting in December.
See you soon and Save the Wave and thanks for being a member of the best Corvette Club in town.
Suzanne Ansley
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11/26/2013
From Our Sponsor
AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway
We want to earn your business
Big changes in the used car market.
USA TODAY
As new-car buyers flood showrooms, used car prices are hitting a four-year low, according to an analysis released Wednesday.
Prices may go even lower next year as more new-car buyers trade in their jalopies and more used cars with expiring leases show
up on lots.
The average used car sold for $15,617 at a franchised dealership in the third quarter, the lowest since the same quarter in 2009,
when they averaged $14,808, according to the analysis by car-pricing website Edmunds.com. Prices have been easing for most
of the year, and the third-quarter average was down 2.8% from the second quarter and 0.9% from the same quarter last year.
Another used-car price watcher, Tom Kontos of Adesa Analytical Services, noted a tiny uptick in wholesale prices in October, but
says the overall trend is down.
Why prices are dropping:
• New-car sales. Auto dealers' new-car sales are on track to exceed 15 million. While not quite up to the boom years of a decade ago, the bonanza has meant a flood of trade-ins. To move them out, dealers have cut prices. "New cars automatically bring
some used cars out of the woodwork," says Kontos.
• Off-lease cars. By 2010, cheap lease deals abounded, and dealers were eager to get those new cars into the hands of recession-weary drivers who were hesitant or just couldn't make the purchase price payments. Those leased cars are coming back to
be sold as used cars.
"There was a big rise in leases," says Richard Arca, senior pricing manager for Edmunds.com. Now, "we're seeing the result."
• Better economy. Even drivers who held out during the recession, keeping their old cars running, now are ready to throw in
the towel and buy a newer, used car. Lower unemployment rates and an overall better economy make it easier to buy a used
car, plus auto loan rates are still low, and lenders are lending.
Arca cautions, however, that used-car prices still aren't as low as they dipped a decade ago. Prices of some late-model used cars
still are so close to the price of a new car that it might make more sense to buy new, he says.
Kontos notes, too, that there hasn't been "a dramatic decline in used-car prices or a flood of used cars on the market" because
of the gradual nature of the recovery.
Look for more declines he says.
"The used-car market, in terms of pricing, is poised for further softening," Kontos says, He predicts even more cars will be pouring into the used-car market, making them all cheaper.
Best Regards,
Paul Fisher
Fleet Manager
281 929 3211
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11/26/2013
FROM THE EDITOR
December 2013 edition
of
The Grand Sport
Happy Holidays!
Another year over (well almost!) hard to believe. The time goes by so fast doesn’t it?
I’d like to take a minute to thank everyone for all the help you have given me over the past two years. I could not have done
this job without all your help. This is the greatest corvette club ever!!
That said, this is my last newsletter, I am going to take a break and be a P.O.M. for a while. It has been a very hard year and I
think it is time just relax. I do know that I am handing the reins of the Grand Sport over to very capable hands. Linda Lee will
be your new editor and I just know she is going to do a fantastic job! Please give her all the support, help and cooperation that
you all have given to me over the past years. Linda if they give you a hard time just let me know, I still have a few secrets that
might just work!
I hope you were able to join us for this months activity, the Fall Foliage Run, and the Veteran’s Day Parade...both were a great
time. If you weren’t able to attend, you missed some great fun!
Join us for any or all, of our upcoming activities, the Christmas Party is coming up, that is always a great time. Also, the Kidz
Harbor and then into the new year, the Bandit Run and the Chili Cookoff, just to name a few. Always fun with good food and
lots of opportunities for fast cars. Lots of choices, lots of fun….Check out the calendar!
The pictures that are used in the Grand Sport are downloaded from Shutterfly. If you want to see more pictures of the fun had
by all, go to Shutterfly and check out all the pictures that have been loaded on there! Don’t stop at looking at the pictures, join
us at the events, take your own pictures then put them on Shutterfly for all to see. We need more folks taking pictures and
posting them!!
As always, I would remind everyone that the Grand Sport is the clubs newsletter and I encourage everyone to step up and be
heard. If you attend an event, please feel free to share your experience by writing up a short account of the event and sending
it to me. You don’t have to be a writer to send something in, just relate your experience with the event. Plus, you get member
points when you submit an article!
In this issue of the Grand Sport, you will find the usual articles and reports plus a feature on the Fall Foliage Run, the Veteran’s
Day Parade and the Vettes and Jets event. As well as Club News, Advertisers, Event Flyers, and the Calendar are all in there too.
Please take some time to read all about this past month’s fun.
Be sure to check out the flyers for upcoming events and start making your plans to join us for the fun!
Be safe out there!
Patty
vette99red@gmail.com
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11/26/2013
FROM THE GOVERNOR
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December 2013 edition
of
The Grand Sport
From the Governor’s Desk
2013 November National Governors Meeting – St. Louis_______________________________________
The final NCCC National Governors Meeting Saturday November 9 concluded several pending matters.
National officers elected included Dale Samuelson – VP of Competition; Jeannie Ruston – Sgt. At Arms; & Jack Wilson –
Business Mgr.
All the pending changes to the Bylaws passed and will be effective immediately.
The pending revision to the Competition Rule Book, which had received much opposition in the SW Region, was withdrawn from consideration by the Competition Committee. The existing rule book will remain in force for 2014.
NCCC SW Region________________________________________________________________________
Sanctioned Events are complete for 2013 and the 2014 schedule is posted on the SW Region’s website at http://
www.ncccswregion.org/schedule.html. I attended the SWR Governors Meeting in Waco Nov. 2 when the following regional
schedule was approved:
Date: 2014
Events: (see below for club abbreviations)
TBD
SW Region Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City
TBD
SWR Governors Meeting
April 6
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – TOCC
April 12-13
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – CTCC - Waco
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – MCCC – Waco
May 3-4
1st Choice – type events TBD – LCC – location TBD
May 10
Driving School/Track Day (non-sanctioned) at Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in OK
May 11-12
1st Choice – 14 HS AutoX – Hallett Motor Racing Circuit in OK
May 17-18
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – CTV/CCT – location TBD
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – BRCC
May 24-25
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – OCCC – OK City
1st Choice – Drags at Thunder Valley in Noble, OK
May 24
SWR Governors Meeting – OK City
June 7-8
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – TVS – OK City (Sheriff’s Facility)
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – SCCC – OK City (Sheriff’s Facility)
June 14-15
1st Choice – type events TBD – BRCC/CCT hosted by CTV – location TBD
Sept. 20-21
1st Choice – 12 LS AutoX – CTV/BRCC - TMS in Ft. Worth
Sept. 21
SWR Governors Meeting – Ft. Worth
Sept. 27-28
1st Choice – 6 LS AutoX – CCOC – OKC (Sheriff’s Facility)
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – SCCC – OKC (Sheriff’s Facility)
Oct. 11-12
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – SJCC – Houston
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – CMCT – Houston
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FROM THE GOVERNOR
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Oct. 18-19
Oct. 25-26
TBD
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – CTCC – Waco
1st Choice – 7 LS AutoX – TCCC – Waco
1st Choice – AutoX – COAST – OKC (Sheriff’s Facility)
1st Choice – Drags – OCCC – Thunder Valley in Noble, OK
SWR Governors Meeting – location TBD
The 2013 Southwest Region Competition Awards will be presented at the annual Southwest Region Awards Banquet in Oklahoma City. Date is yet to be determined but it usually is scheduled in March. Several SJCC members will be recipients of some
awards, so plan on joining the party. I will keep you up-to-date on registration and reservation information when it becomes
available.
Abbreviations of SWR Clubs:
BRCC (Brazos River Corvette Club) Granbury, TX
CCOC (Corvette Club of Oklahoma City)
CCT
(Corvette Club of Texas) Dallas, TX
CMCT (Corvette Motorsports Club of Texas) Houston, TX
COAST (Corvette Owners Association of South Texas) San Antonio, TX
CTCC
(Cen-Tex Corvette Club) Waco, TX
CTV
(Cowtown Vettes) Ft. Worth, TX
ETCC
(East Texas Corvette Club) Lufkin, TX
LCC
(Longhorn Corvette Club) Austin, TX
MCCC (Mid-Coast Corvette Club) Lake Jackson, TX
NTV
(North Texas Vettes) Ft. Worth, TX
OCCC (Oklahoma City Corvette Club)
SJCC
(San Jacinto Corvette Club) Houston, TX
SCCC
(Sun Cities Corvette Club) Albuquerque, NM
THT
(Tin Hall Toys) Santa Fe, TX
TCCC
(Texas Competition Corvette Club) McGregor, TX
TOCC (Texas Outlaws Corvette Club) Graham, TX
TV
(Tejas Vettes) Plano, TX
TVS
(Tulsa Vette Set) Tulsa, OK
NCCC__________________________________________________________________________________
Jan. 1
Contest for club website opens
Feb. 21-22
National Governors Meetings
March 1
Contest for club newsletter --- 1st issue is due
April 25-26
National Governors Meetings
May 1
Contest for club website closes
June 15
Contest for club newsletter --- Final issue is due
Aug. 25-29
Convention in Savannah, Georgia. Registration opens Feb. 1, 2014.
(Visit http://www.corvettesnccc.org/Convention2014.html for details.)
Sept. 12-13
National Governors Meetings
Nov. 7-8
National Governors Meetings
As always, check out these websites for more fun events with your corvette:
NCCC website: http://www.corvettesnccc.org
NCCC Southwest Region website: http://www.ncccswregion.org
Get out & enjoy driving your vette,
Marlene Pattillo
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11/26/2013
MEMBERSHIP REPORT
Membership
(as of 11/18/2013 )
December, 2013
We had one new member approved at the October Board meeting, but after the GrandSport deadline for
this article. So let us now welcome—and wish a belated October birthday--to

Brianna Bakenhus, daughter of Fred and Lourdes in Katy; she has her hands on a white 1987 coupe, and
expands this ‘B’ clan to seven members.
For this month of November we enjoy two former members moving back to Houston…
 Ben Raguse of Houston, now flexing a black 2008 Z51 coupe
 Rick Owen of Pearland with his 2008 silver coupe
…and a new 4-member ‘B’ clan to challenge the Bakenhus dynasty
 Danny and Beverly Beaty of Katy, breaking in a days-old torch red 2014 Stingray coupe
 Adam Beaty and Claudia Sandoval of Houston, also breaking in a 2014 velocity yellow Stingray coupe
Our membership climbs to 209! Renewals and auto-renewals for 2014 currently are at about 80%.
New membership and late renewals remain at $70 (single) and $90 (couple). New members joining after
September 1 receive membership for the balance of this year and all of next year as well, and thus are
“automatically” renewed for 2014. Please make out your check to SJCC and mail to me, or give it to me or
an officer. Thanks!
Paul Grout/SJCC Membership
2605 Lakeway Dr
Seabrook TX 77586
paul_grout@live.com
281-309-2414 cell
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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SAN JACINTO CORVETTE CLUB, Inc
Board of Director’s Meeting Minutes for Grand Sport
October 21, 2013
The Board of Directors of the San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. held their monthly meeting at AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway, 13800 Gulf Freeway, Houston, Texas 77034. A quorum of the Board was present. President, Suzanne Ansley, officiated and called
the meeting to order at 7:00 P. M.
Directors in attendance were Ken Bakenhus, Frank Bobbie, Bob Pattillo, Mark White, and Charles Ynman.
Carolyn Cannata did not attend. Officers present were: Suzanne Ansley, Mike Kochanowsky, Marcia Ynman, Chip Pearce, Bill Heede, John Walker, Patty Walker, Marlene Pattillo and Paul Grout. Other club
members present were: Marilyn Bakenhus, Paula Bobbie, Ginny Pearce, Geoff Ansley, Ken Koenig, Kitty
Berger and Bob Berger.
The Board approved the Board of Director’s Meeting minutes from September, 2013.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer, John Walker, distributed the Treasurer’s Report to Board Members and
announced the club’s monthly expenses. The Board approved the minutes.
Membership:
Membership Director, Paul Grout, reported that Brianna Bakenhus has joined as a youth member. Paul
said that membership now totals 203, including Brianna. About 150 current members have renewed their
membership for 2014.
NCCC Governor: Marlene Pattillo advised that the Regional Governor’s meeting would be in November
2013.
Activities: Activities Director, Chip Pearce, announced the following new activities for 2014:
January 18
Bandit Run
January 25
Chili Cook-off
February 14 - 16 Chevy Expo
February 22
Valentine’s Day Rally
August 23 – 30
SJCC Caravan to the National Corvette Museum
The Board voted to approve the above events.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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National Corvette Museum - Ken Bakenhus discussed the following issues:
The Motor Sports track is still under construction and on schedule.
Regarding the Baron River Lodge accommodations in Kentucky, Ken advised that the Lodge wanted a
rental contact signed that would pledge payment for a minimum number of rooms. After a brief
discussion, it was decided to not sign the contract. Accordingly, the Lodge will release the rooms
on October 31, 2013.
News Editor: Patty Walker requested all newsletter items by October 22, 201, and also asked for pictures
from the Ryan Hunter Ray meet and greet event.
New Business: Patty Walker advised that since she will not be the Grand Sport Editor in 2013, the new editor would need the software “Microsoft Office Publisher”. Accordingly, the Board authorized $200 for the
purchase of the “Microsoft Office Publisher” for the new News Editor to be elected at the November, 2013
Members Meeting.
Old Business:
1. Bob Pattillo stated that the Funkana Rally raised $205.00 and had expenses of $205. 00. This resulted in
a zero net statement for the event.
Regarding the club property, Ken Bakenhus completed the inventory and emailed the list to all board members prior to the meeting. He noted that the title to the trailer is still missing. Bob Pattillo suggested that
Ken secure a duplicate title. Ken asked the board members to email to him any corrections needed on the
inventory list.
Suzanne Ansley, President, thanked members who attended the Ryan Reay event and Bob Pattillo for chairing the Funkana event.
Since there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P. M.
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11/26/2013
From your VeeP
Well, the time for our club Christmas party has finally arrived, well almost, just days away. I
hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and enjoyed sharing with family and friends.
I am running full speed ahead finalizing details, even though it appears I am running in a
tight circle. This action is referred to as a Kochanowsky-ism and is generally described by
me with another of my stupid quotes… “When in danger, or in doubt, run in circles –
Scream and Shout”
Before I get any further in this epistle I really need to thank everyone for participating in the
monthly raffles, and auctions, you are the ones that made it possible for us to have the
great band for the evening. Thanks again to those that donated items for the raffles, they
were much appreciated. Special thanks to Marilyn Bakenhus, and Ken Koenig for helping
with the raffles each month, I would never have survived without them.
The other day I was rooting around in the Dungeon of Marvelous Prizes and Stuff when
Kathie called out to see what I was doing saying “Get out of there, you don’t have another
raffle till next year.” “Ha” I said. “I happen to be looking for my tux, I know it is in here
somewhere!”
You will need to watch your email notices from San Jac communications for a lot more details on information for the party. Ie where we will be gathering before the festivities begin,
what we are having for dinner – this is the most trusting group. But someone said when it
comes to food I have never done wrong.
Congregations to Al and Karen Schubert on winning the room raffle at the Hilton.
See ‘ya at the Party
Mike K
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HAPPENINGS...
Happenings….
This is my last article as Activities Director and I want to start by saying “Congratulations!” (and thank you!)
to Valarie Hendershot for being elected the 2014 Activities Director. I know she will do an outstanding job,
and I am looking forward to all the activities she will add to the calendar for next year. Does this make me a
“POM” again??
We were once again well-represented at the Veteran’s Day Parade thanks to the efforts of Charles Ynman.
This is a great time to not only show off our cars, but to also express our patriotism and our thanks to all the
veterans. Hope everyone who participated had a great time.
And, as usual, Jeb and Lori Jonas put together a wonderful Fall Foliage tour. Not only did we get to drive on
some great back roads, we had a fine meal waiting for us at the end of the run. Thanks to Jeb, Lori, Mike,
Geoff and everyone else who made this happen.
We only have a couple of club events left on the calendar for 2013. On December 7 th, Denise Munoz and
Charles Ynman have arranged our annual visit to the children at Kidz Harbor. This is a big event for the kids
as they not only get gifts - they also get to go for a ride in our Vettes. Check out the flyer in this newsletter
and on the website for all the details.
The annual Awards Recognition Banquet and Christmas Party will be held on December 13 th at the Nasa
Road Hilton. With Mike and Kathie Kochanowsky planning this event, I know it is going to be spectacular. If
you have not made your reservations, please do so immediately – you don’t want to miss this event. Again,
the flyer is in this newsletter and on our website.
Thanks to everyone who stepped up and made my job easier this past year by planning events. It has been
a pleasure to work with each and every one of you! I feel that we had a very good year with a variety of activities to choose from. That is what makes SJCC the BEST Corvette club around.
Let’s continue to have some fun!
Chip Pearce
Cpearce19@yahoo.com or 281-937-0460
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2013 CLUB OFFICERS
Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Newsletter Editor
Activities
Sgt.-at-Arms
Membership
Governor
Suzanne Ansley
Mike Kochanowsky
Marcia Ynman
John Walker
Patty Walker
Chip Pearce
Bill Heede
Paul Grout
Marlene Pattillo
713-398-7554
281-444-0749
281-496-7424
713 724-2470
281 615-2055
281-937-0460
832-535-3929
281-309-2414
281-385-2707
Board of Directors
Ken Bakenhus
713-545-8049
Frank Bobbie
Carolyn Cannata
Bob Pattillo
281-587-1035
281-556-5595
281-385-2707
Mark White
713-818-8397
Charles Ynman
713-419-5330
Committee Chairpersons
Autocross
Bob Pattillo
281-385-2707
Charities
Carolyn Cannata
281-556-5595
Communications
Denise Munoz
281-261-4013
Concours
Mike Munoz
281-261-4013
Drags
Hospitality
Fred Bakenhus
Marilyn Bakenhus
713-823-3329
713-545-8049
Insignia
Katherine Dobyns
832-443-3098
NCM Ambassador
Ken Bakenhus
713-545-8049
Parades
Edwin Woods
281-482-3025
Property
Ken Bakenhus
713-545-8049
Rallye/Road Trips
Jeb Jonas
Sharon Earnest
Janet Grout
Jeri Veile
Ken Koenig
281-576-4669
281-252-6845
281-731-8961
281-461-0910
713-661-9593
Scholarship Committee
Webmaster
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11/26/2013
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Michael Hess
Ken Koenig
Jeff Markwart
Marilyn Lewis
Mickie Johnson
Ron Natole
Jon Nelson
Roger Hunziker
Tom Earnest
Charles Ynman
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
December
Ginny Cutburth
Bonnie Natole
Paula Bobbie
Anna Rollins
Charles Pearce
Suzanne Ansley
Bill Harris
Perry Crane
Patti Zamaitis
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December 14
December 15
December 18
December 18
December 19
December 22
December 25
December 28
December 30
ANNIVERSARIES
No December Anniversaries
IN THE WINNERS’ CIRCLE
T.O.M.————-———————————————— ———-- Jeri Veile
Golden Armadillo ———————————————-———– Tim Mattingly
Why me, Lord? ——–——————–——————————–- Walt Hendershot
Hero Driver ———–—————————————————– Rich Borremans
“I’ll Never Do That Again!” ——–——————-–—————– Pat & Robert Rheinboldt
These trophies are to be awarded by the recipients from the previous month.
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December 2013
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
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Kidz Harbor Event
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Christmas Party
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Board Meeting
7:00PM
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Christmas Eve Christmas Day
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New Years Eve
January 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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New Years Day
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Club Meeting
8:00PM—Mattinglys
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Bandit Run
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Board Meeting
7:00PM
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Chili Cookoff
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NCM One Acre Club
Lets see how fast we can make this thermometer pop its top!
The “One Acre Club” is a program for individuals or
groups to assist the NCM in funding the purchase of
land to develop the Motorsports Park.
In order to maintain an accurate record of the contributions please make checks out to NCM (National Corvette
Museum) and mail to Ken Bakenhus, 3609 Pinemont Dr.,
Houston, TX 77018 or hand deliver the donations at activities or meetings.
We will update the thermometer regularly to keep up
with the progress of the clubs goal of $7,500.00 for the
National Corvette Museum’s One Acre Club.
For more details on the One Acre Club contact Ken
Bakenhus and/or checkout the website at http://
www.motorsportspark.org
Patty Walker
SJCC Grand Sport—Editor
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Chronicles of Fluffy & Fast
The SJCC men racers for about ever found the rugged trail to the Regional Point
Championship littered with wannabee’s, never couldbee’s , whiners ,and some few like the legendary Fluffy
(driver) and Fast(corvette) who made heroic attempts for the top spot.
Remember , SJCC men had wannabee’s and whiners like ole Fred (retired master sommelier) who could not
even catch a cowboy hat, Mr. C. Huck who folded the tent after one lap(same bad tranny), the token White
guy who talked a good race, and the people counter who scared the beejeepers out of flagmen by going
backwards thru the finish line.
Then along came the ole Chicken Rancher ,that payed no never mind to the wannabee’s and whiners, and
single handley drug the SJCC men to the very top like a squirrel in a big Oak tree.
Some will say our SJCC governor and prez made it to the top, but that’s girls racing.
For evermore, the ole Chicken Rancher will be at the apex of SJCC racing lore.
humbly submitted
fluffy
PS- the Chief Editor in Chief drives the quill
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11/26/2013
Vettes & Jets
September 13-15
Vettes & Jets is an event I have always thought would be great fun and something to see. Just imagine
seeing all those pretty corvettes shined up and glistening on the deck of an aircraft carrier right next to a
sleek jet. Unfortunately it did not work out this year, but I have not given up, someday...someday.
In the mean time, check out all the fantastic pictures that Larry Webber took, a few are below, but there
are many more on Shutterfly, so check them out.
Submitted by Patty Walker
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Veteran’s Day Parade
November 11, 2013
Houston Salutes American Heroes
Veteran’s Day Celebration Parade
Monday, November 11, 2013
Once again, the San Jacinto Corvette Club paraded alongside veterans to the sounds of marching bands. SJCC has several members who have served our Country and stood firm during both wartime and peacetime.
This annual SJCC event honors our brave veterans and celebrates our Country’s freedom. This year was especially successful
because it was a workday and thousands of people came to the streets of downtown Houston to make sure veterans knew they
were appreciated. As was the case last year, we were authorized by the City to have a limited number of Corvettes in the parade, and slots for the parade were filled within one week of the event announcement.
The majority of our Vettes had veterans from different wars riding in them. The City of Houston organizers were so impressed
by our appearance last year that we were asked to have State Representative Mary Ann Perez of the 144 th District as one of honored guests.
Our 12 cars, parading two by two, gleamed in the sunlight as they passed the reviewing stand. Our drivers held their Corvettes
within inches of each other throughout the parade. They resembled the precision flying teams of the Navy Blue Angels and Air
Force Thunderbirds. The group received applause and recognition throughout the parade route. This year, the parade was televised for the first time and made available on Channel 13’s website.
This wonderful event would not have been possible without the support of the entire club and the participation of the members
who take their valuable time to prepare their cars. We already have a few members who have reserved a spot in the Parade for
2014.
After the Parade, Co-Chairman Larry Webber made arrangements for the participants and the veterans to meet at Chile’s where
all enjoyed lunch. Chile’s provided a complimentary entrée to the veterans.
Thank you to all SJCC members who supported this event and to Larry Webber, the event co-chairman.
Semper Fi
Charles G. Ynman
Event Chairman
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Fall Foliage
November 17, 2013
I am really sorry I had to miss this great run. It looks to me like it was a really fun run, followed by delicious barbeque. What a
time to have the grandkids stay over and make us miss this fun trip. Just take a look at the pictures ! Fun right? Although I did
hear a few stories of a couple of groups getting separated and lost along the way. I bet there is more to those stories, I’ll have
to dig a little more and find out the real scoop. Check back for an update!
Submitted by Patty Walker
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For Sale
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SJCC CHILI COOK-OFF
Saturday January 25, 2014
3:00 til ?
Come on out for a root'n toot'n good time rain or shine, warm
or cold to Tom and Sharon Earnest's place in Magnolia for the
annual Chili Cook-Off. Locate your crockpots and pull out your
recipes for your favorite chili. The competition is fierce with
awards given to the top 3 along with a People's Choice. Judging
begins at 5:00.
We'll have music, ping pong, games, and another great bonfire.
Soft drinks and water will be provided. BYOBooze. Bring an
appetizer or desert if you can't bring chili.
Directions to 21453 Allyson Rd Magnolia, Tx 77354
249 past Tomball to 149 turn right. Cross over 1488. Allyson
Rd turn left. Our house is 1st on left. Drive to the back.
Or
45N to 1488 go west or left over the freeway. Go several
miles until passing Magnolia High School. Turn right on 149.
Turn left on Allyson Rd. Our house is 1st on left. Drive to the
back.
281-252-6845 H 281-989-6201
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2013 CHARITIES
BUSY year with lots of ways to help others!!
Toiletry items
Pop Tabs
Wine Corks
Lays Brand Chip Bags
Mars Brand Candy Wrappers
Newspapers
Toiletry items and pop tabs benefit Ronald McDonald House.
Corks, chip and candy wrappers are recycled through Terra Cycle and money donated to
Kidz Harbor. Newspapers benefit Houston Humane Society.
Bring the items to SJCC club meetings and they
will be collected each month.
Mars and Lays brand wrappers/bags include:
Skittles
Twix
Starburst
Snickers
Mars
M and M’s
Sun Chip
Dove
Fritos
Lays
Doritos
Tostitos
Cheetos
There was a good start for collecting these items at the last club meetings and
there will be labeled boxes at the next meeting too, so bring your donations
For any questions regarding our charity projects for 2013 contact:
Carolyn Cannata
Email: carolyncannata@gmail.com
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San Jacinto Corvette
Club, Inc.
P.O. BOX 13992
Houston, Texas 77219
Phone: 281-444-0749
Fax: 713-615-5863
http://www.sanjacinto
Corvetteclub.org
San Jacinto Corvette Club, Inc. (SJCC), established in 1957,
is an organization of Corvette enthusiasts and their spouses.
SJCC is a member of the National Council of Corvette Clubs,
Southwest Region. SJCC monthly club meetings are held
on the first Friday of each month, except December, at Mattingly Enterprises, 9426 Katy Freeway, Building #8, Houston, Texas 77050 at 8 p.m. Visitors are welcome. SJCC
Board of Directors meetings are held the third Monday of
each month at AutoNation Chevrolet Gulf Freeway, Houston,
TX at 7 p.m. Yearly membership dues are required. Annual
dues are $70 for a single membership and $90 for joint membership.
Still Cruzin’ after 55 years!
The Grand Sport is a monthly publication of SJCC solely for the purpose of reporting club news and
other items of interest to the membership. The Grand Sport welcomes articles from the membership.
Some articles may be edited before publication. When submitting articles, electronic means (email,
diskettes, etc.) is recommended and preferred. Calibri text, Rich Text, HTML, MS Word, Excel, etc.
are recommended.
SJCC members receive The Grand Sport by email each month without charge.
Non-members may subscribe for $20 per year by email. Contact the editor.
Advertising
Advertising rates (semi-annually/annually) for 2012 are:
Full Page $100/$120
Half Page
$80/$100
Quarter Page
$60/$80
Business Card
$45/$60
Trade Fair: $30/3 mos.; $45/6 mos.; $60/year
Corvette-related items for sale by club members may be included in the newsletter free of charge, on
a space available basis. Please submit ads in writing. Ads by non-club members are billed at the
Business Card rate above. Contact Patty Walker, 281 615-2055 or email:
vette99red@gmail.com
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