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SLO VETTES
THE CORVETTE CLUB OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
P.O. BOX 14134 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA 93406
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER ©
August 2007
will be a vendor’s choice award. We are also
planning a picture opportunity for members and
their cars near the train. So step back into the
50’s and experience the feeling of Elvis, James
Thanks Brian & Becky for the Pool Party
Dean and others at the diner and sing along at the
Following the Templeton “4th of July Parade”, vaudeville show.
Brian and Becky hosted one of their famous
BBQ’s and pool party. This has become a tradi- Next Meeting
tion for Brian and Becky. The club appreciates
their dedication and continued hospitality. The Don’t forget to attend our next meeting Friday
parade was wonderful and our cars looked beau- August 10th, at 6 PM at Players in Atascadero.
tiful, a true American experience; a reminder and
acknowledgment of the sacrifice made by our Al hotvette88@aol.com
troops serving in war theaters throughout the
world.
Train Lunch and Melodrama in Oceano
Plan on attending our September event starting
with Lunch at the “Rock and Roll Diner” in
Oceano, then traveling some of the “Corvette
back roads” through the Arroyo Grande and
Santa Maria area and ending our day back in
Oceano at the Melodrama Vaudeville Show.
Paula and I will host this unusual event. Mark
your calendar for Saturday, September 8th. See
the flyer for further details. An award will be
given to the “Best” Corvette in attendance. This
In This Issue
Presidents Message
In the month of June, there was the Pismo Beach
Car Show, June 15 - 17th. I never heard if anyone from our club attended.
June 30th was the S.L.O. STUD Day. No interest.
July 4th was the Templeton Parade. We had 13
cars all in red, white and blue colors. Seven couples showed up for the B.B.Q. and to cool off in
the pool.
I never heard if anyone went to the Tahoe run
June 29th - July 1st.
Events
Secretarys Report
Birthdays and Anniversaries
I also never heard if anyone did the Rogue River
on the weekend of July 13th.
Event Flyers
Our Corvette
Treasurers Report
NCM Report
July 27 - 29th is the Big Bear Bash. It looks like
we have a couple of members going. The Miroballi's will be there.
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Aug. 4th is the scavenger hunt road run. You
should have received a flyer by now. We hope
you enjoy this run.
Meeting called to order by Brian at 6:05 pm.
Aug. 17th is the Hot El Camino Nites Cruise. We
Brian is filling in for Al he had a out of town
will be meeting again at the El Camino Car Wash
meeting. Phil has been ill. Al was to send
off Hwy. 41. The Ramos’ and the Reif's will be
agenda he did not so we are winging it.
B.B.Qing.
Our Corvette this month will be the Bravo's
again.
Aug. 18th is the Atascadero Lake Car Show. This
year Jimmy Stone is chairing the event so lets Secretary Report - Becky read the minutes from
bring our Vettes out and show some support. last month, motion to except and passed.
Flyer enclosed.
Treasures Report - Jan gave report, motion to
except and passed.
Sept. 8th was going to be the Day at the Lake,
but there's very little water in the lake this year so Events - Brian gave report on Templeton Parade
the people who were going to host it decided to and BBQ, 13 cars and 7 couples at BBQ.
try again next year. Al and Paula have stepped July 27th to 29th Big Bear Bash.
up and are hosting a run in the south county. It July 28th Arroyo Valley car show.
sounds like a real fun run. Flyer enclosed.
Aug. 4th Scavenger Hunt
Aug. 11th All Corvette Auto Cross Santa Maria
Oct. 20th Our event will be hosted by the Ra- Airport.
mos’. watch for flyer.
Aug. 17th Hot El Camino Cruize Nite.
Aug. 18th Atascadero Lake Car Show.
I've put a couple of other car show flyers in the Sept 8th Al will put on run.
Oct. 20th Chocolate and Champane at the Ramos
newsletter for anyone who is interested.
house.
Remember: Nomination of officers is coming
Newsletter - Jon gave a update on Website, 4000
up. Please think about taking an office. We need
hits so far. Newsletter is on the website
new people with new ideas.
each month.
See you at the next event.
Merchandise - we have new colors in t-shirts and
polo's.
Brian
Sunshine - Gary McPherson mother passed
away. Our condolence to Gary & Chris McPherson and family. Bill & Dalene Caldwell were
married 50 years on 4th of July.
bcyest@calinet.com
50/50 won by Jon Dallons.
Meeting ended at 6:30 pm.
Becky
bbredant@sbcglobal.net
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Hey you guys....there's a car show at Pine
Mountain (near Frazier Park off of HWY 166)
on Saturday, Aug 11. We have friends that
have a vacation home there, so we'll probably go. It's only $20 before Aug 5. So if
you're interested go to the following website..... Californiacarclubs.com
We probably should be listed on it don't you
think?
Players, Atascadero
Just a thought
Chris McP
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I recently picked a new primary care
doctor After two visits and exhaustive
lab tests, he said I was doing "fairly well"
for my age.
Birthdays for August: Jeri Hart 23rd,
Gary Holdstock 8th, Christine Holdstock
4th, and Benny Hintz 21st.
Anniversaries: Gary and Christine Holdstock 24th and Harry and Nancy Batrum
1st.
A little concerned about that comment, I
couldn't resist asking him, "Do you think
I'll live to be 80?"
He asked, "Do you smoke tobacco, or
drink scotch, beer or wine?" "Oh no," I
replied. "I'm not doing drugs, either!"
Happy Birthday and Anniversary To All
Then he asked, "Do you eat rib-eye
From SLO Vettes!!!
Donna
dona805@charter.net
steaks and barbecued ribs?" I said, "No,
my former doctor said that all red meat is
very unhealthy!"
Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like
playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?"
"No, I don't," I said.
He asked, "Do you gamble, drive fast
cars, or have a lot of sex?" No," I said.
He looked at me and said, "Then, why do
you even give a shit?"
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Sauvadon 712 Villa Nona, Nipomo 93444, must be received no later than
Monday August 20th to ensure we all get a seat. Food, sodas, beer and
wine is available at the Melodrama.
Melodrama the cost will is $19 per person for premium seats, if we qualify for a
discount the remaining monies will be raffled off). Makes checks payable to Al
Join us for a “Strictly Fun Run” starting at 11 AM with lunch at the
“Rock & Roll Diner” in Oceano (lunch will be on your own) there will be a
merchants award for their favorite corvette. (This 50’s train is located at
1300 Railroad St. in Oceano just off Hwy 1). Then we will be off on spirited
corvette run through the back roads ending back in Oceano for the
4:30 showing at Melodrama (we need to reserve seats in advance at the
September 8th
SLO VETTES “FUN RUN”
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For More Info:
Nate Fearonce: 805 927-3531
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Gary and Dellene Bravo gees where do I
start...... we started dating in 1966, I think?
It was so long ago we can't
remember. Dating during our high school
years at rival high schools. Don't tell anyone but I went to Gonzales High and Gary
to King City High. Lots of competition in
sports in those days, now there is competition in gang fighting. The vehicles back
then generally were cowboy pickups, low
riders and 1955-57 Chevy's (of course).
When I met Gary he drove a car with the
engine in the rear.....a Corvair, yes a Corvair, not aVW... His brother is the one that
had the Corvette. But we did get to take his
brothers 1959 Red and White hard top
convertible Corvette on a couple of dates
and to a couple of proms. I can remember
back then Gary saying he
wanteda Vette,butit being to
impractical, since gas was as
high as43 cents a gallon.So
he then bought a 1955
Chevy, next was a 1967 El
Camino, 1956 Chevy, 1964
Le mans...... the list goes on.
Then we got married in 1969
and bought a brand new
1969 Chevelle SS 396
(SWEET) ! In 1970 Uncle
Sam sent him the big draft
notice and things started
changing like: Vietnam, so
Gary joined the Navy. We
actually drove the SS 396 to
the East coast back and forth
2 times in rain and snow, skid
on ice had a couple of nice fender binders,
but we survived. We moved back to California after four yearswith the first of our
three children. After two more sons and
two dozen cars later, by thenwho knows
what car we owned...Some of Gary's favorite cars werehis BMW and his Porche.
Probably the most vehicles he ever had
was his pickup trucks since his occupation
was a farmer in the Salinas Valley. God
only knows how many pickups, four wheelers and tractors he has had. Then with
three boys, who knows how many pickups
and cars they went through.Missing in his
heart was owning a Corvette though. His
best friend since childhood Ronnie Lazzaroni had many discussions aboutowning a
Corvette. Ronnie was first going to buy one
then Gary this story went back and forth for
a couple of years between them. Gary
knew if hebought a Vette Ronnie would be
so mad he 'd go buy one also we would
have someone to travel with us. So after
driving to the valley then down south and
spending hours on line, looking through the
photo ads, we practically found one in our
back yard at Nacimiento Lake. Our Corvette was owned by a 87 year old man
from New York that past away and left it to
his daughter.Our car is a 1999 silver and
black. Now every time we see thelady we
bought it from, she really is sorry she got
rid of her Dad's car and asks for it back...
tooo late! She doesn't have to worry it is
good hands.
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SLO Vettes
PL Budget Comparison
07/12/07
January 1 through July 13, 2007
Jan 1 - Jul 13, '07
% of Budget
Income
50/50 Raffles
Advertising
Dues
Events
Merchandise
Misc.
347.50
108.00
2,695.00
1,131.00
709.00
5.00
750.00
180.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
1,000.00
375.00
46.3%
60.0%
89.8%
37.7%
70.9%
1.3%
Total Income
4,995.50
8,305.00
60.2%
Expense
ACA
ACE
Annual Mtg. food expenses
Events - expenses
Membership - name badges
Merchandise (apperal)
Misc.- flowers, supplies, etc.
Newsletter
P.O. Box fee
President's expenses
Xmas Party ($15 x 50 membership
0.00
200.00
374.90
1,233.83
21.66
0.00
83.00
346.74
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
200.00
500.00
3,250.00
600.00
1,000.00
800.00
750.00
55.00
400.00
750.00
0.0%
100.0%
75.0%
38.0%
3.6%
0.0%
10.4%
46.2%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Total Expense
2,260.13
8,305.00
27.2%
2,735.37
0.00
100.0%
Net Income
Budget
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July 25, 2007
NCM Quick Links
2007 Events
Shop the Online Store
Become a member
Visit our home page
Check out our Tshirt Gallery for
the lastest
Designs!
And the Winner Is…
Congratulations to Charles Nixon of Forth Worth, Texas
(ticket number 1166) drawn this afternoon as the winner
of the 2007 Corvette Indy Pace Car Convertible! Charles
owns several classic automobiles including two 1965
Corvettes and was excited to be drawn as the winner.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket. Your next
chance to win a new Corvette is coming up on Saturday,
September 1 as part of our Labor Day Celebration
festivities – six weeks away! We will be drawing the
winner of the 2008 Victory Red Corvette Coupe and
tickets are only $10 each! Take a chance and purchase your tickets online
at:http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or call us at: (800) 53-VETTE.
2009 Caravan Registration is Open!
Shop Online in
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$10 Could Win
You a new
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and Help
Register now and select your caravan route for the 2009
National Corvette Caravan! Planning for the 4th National
Corvette Caravan has been underway for two years and
the route captains have been working to make each route
as spectacular as possible.
Join thousands of other Corvette enthusiasts in August 2009 on a journey you will never
forget as you travel to Bowling Green, Kentucky to help us celebrate our 15th Anniversary.
Our website will give you all the details you need to register for the caravan activities,
contact the captain for the route you choose, and sign on to be a part of the “caravan chat”
list to keep you informed on all the updates and happenings. If setting off on an expedition
of a lifetime with other enthusiasts is your idea of fun – we encourage you to join us by
registering online at: http://www.corvettecaravan.com View coverage of the 2003 caravan
and festivities at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/caravan/2003/index.shtml
Adopt-A-Corvette of Your Own Inside the Museum
Our “Adopt-A-Corvette” program opened in February and
several display cars have been adopted by clubs and
supporters. This program was created as a fundraiser to
benefit our Building Campaign efforts and to offer
families, clubs, members and organizations a chance to
be a featured sponsor of a Corvette on display inside the
Museum. Adopting families or organizations can choose,
according to availability, a vehicle from the NCM or GM
owned vehicles to adopt for three months or six months.
The adopter will receive a “Certificate of Adoption” as well as a photograph of the vehicle.
A professionally designed plaque with the adopting family or organization’s name, city and
the name of the vehicle and photo will be displayed beside the adopted Corvette. At the
end of the adoption period, the sponsor will receive the photograph plaque by mail. Adopt
a Corvette for three months in return for a $300 donation or for six months with a $500
donation. If you or your club is interested in adopting a Corvette and would like to receive a
list of Corvettes available for adoption, please contact Membership Services Manager,
Stephanie Morrill at: stephanie@corvettemuseum.com.
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