Vette Gazette - The Corvettes of Lodi

CORVETTES OF LODI - VETTE GAZETTE "
MAY 2013
NEWSLETTER
COL Attend Auto Cross!
Officers
PRESIDENT
DEE NIETSCHKE
VICE PRESIDENT
CHUCK ROBERTSON
SECRETARY
BILL GINSBACH
TREASURER
BARBARA WAKEHAM
SGT. AT ARMS
LEONARD CLARK
SUNSHINE
JOAN WADLOW
WSCC GOVERNOR
PAUL RODGERS
VETTE GAZETTE
NEWSLETTER EDITOR
DEE NIETSCHKE
On April 6th we all met at the Denny's at flying J's in Lodi to attend our first Autocross. We arrived at 6:30 AM to wait for the rest
of the members who were going to attend. We had 11 Corvettes
show up at Denny's. I am sure all of you know by know WE DO
NOT DRIVE OUR CAR IN THE RAIN!!!! as I looked up from my
Lumberjack Grand Slam breakfast (with extra sausage) I saw something that the weatherman promised us wouldn't happen RAIN!!!. We were so disappointed but what were we going to? It was our run so there was no turning back. We waited for Paul and Gloria as long as
possible but finally had to leave. We found out later they actually went home and got there
other car(smart move) and arrived later.
We arrived in Fairfield at 8;30 AM for tech inspection. The rain was intermittent but we had
pretty much had to drive right into the rain cell that was dumping on us. It rained off and on for
the better part of the morning. We went through tech inspection and helmet check and were
ready to race by 9AM. We had 9 cars actually competing in the event. The drivers were Tony
Martin, Leonard Clark, Mario Biscaia, Gaylord Ostenburg, David Hardwick, Bill Ginsbach,Bob
Guidi, Chuck Robertson, and Rick Hardwick. I was surprised at how many people noticed that
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the Corvettes of Lodi were there. We had a awesome cheering section every time one of our
members went through the coarse. It was slippery in the first few passes but we all seemed to
get used to the weather as the day went on. I was very proud of our club and our drivers. Tony
Martin, and Lenard Clark, pretty much put on a driving school they each ran consistent laps
and had great times on every run.
Sherene was approached by a woman from Vaca Valley Vettes who thanked us for coming to
their event and commented on how she had never seen a more enthusiastic cheering section
at one of their events. We all had a Blast!!! after we were done we had to referee the coarse
for the next group of drivers. The rain had stopped by then but the times the second group ran
were not really any better than the times our club ran in the RAIN!!!. Not bad for out first
attempt. After the event was over we all met up at a Pizzeria to had out the awards. First place
went to Tony Martin, Second Place went to Rick Hardwick,and third place went to Leonard
Clark. Bob Guidi won the Corvette Basket! Participant ribbons went to the rest of the drivers in
the order they finished,but the ribbons and the trophy's, aren't what it is all about. What the
event was all about was having fun representing our club and enjoying our company together
and that is exactly what we did.We learned two things that day besides how to enjoy our
cars.....The next time the Corvettes of Lodi show up, people will know what to expect....the
second thing we learned that day is weathermen always lie!!! and we are glad they did or we
would have never gone....
We want to thank everyone that came to our
first run and hope that
everyone had as much
fun as we did.
Sincerely Rick,
Sherene
& Dave
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Progressive Dinner
on April 13, 2013 was very successful. We had great weather,
yummy food and good participation. The Lodi group left Flying J
around 2:30 and headed to Stockton for appetizers and salads.
We had 32 people ( COL members and their guests) at our
home for appetizers then we headed for the Smith's home for a
variety of delicious salads. Next back to Lodi to the Guidi's home for the yummy pasta
and warm garlic bread. The groups last stop was the Jackson's home for scrumptious
desserts. Everyone seemed to have a great time socializing, relaxing and enjoying the
day. Earl and I headed home about 10 PM. with our tummies full and exhausted.
Joan Wadlow
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Club invited to join June 22nd
MAY 2013
Finance Committee
Update:
Finance committee has chosen two
students to give awards to in May
at graduation for Lodi High and
Today High. We had 3
applications, and still
expecting one more from Bear
Creek but have not received it
yet. The third one is a 2nd
application from a student also
at Tokay so we have two
recommended from Tokay
High. I have the dates for
the awards ceremony and
can attend all three if we
give each school one award.
For our other awards to Charity this
year we ask for members to submit
by September their choices and if
funds are available we will then
proceed by year end to make those
donations on behalf of the club. Our
Finance committee will meet again
twice this year.
Dee Nietschke
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Events and Some Suggested still in planning!
May -
5th Monterey Coast Corvette Cruise - Not to late to join in - Dee & Dave
18th wine run & picnic locally, Start at Mini - Mario & Diane
June - Friday evening 6:30 PM 14th, Ice Cream Social at the Nietschke’s
July - 13th Delta Daze Car Show Pre 72’ at Sanborn Chevrolet-Dave
NEED A CLUB EVENT
August - HAN 6th through 11th-
24th BBQ and wine run - Hosts Chuck and Kathy
September - Toys for Tots-Tahoe Tour
October - 19th Chili Cook off and car show at Woodbridge Winery
Wine Run to Shenandoah Valley with Pasta feed- Paul
November - OPEN NEED EVENTS
December - 8th Party
WSCC Event Calendar: Available online at website
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Event dates in Bowling Green, KY are August 28th 2014 - August 30th 2014. Leaving Ca begins Aug 22nd, 2014.
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