April 2015

The Beaver State Corvette Club Newsletter
Beaver State
Corvette Club
Beaver Tales
Beaver State Corvette Club; PO Box 801; Albany, Or
97321
2015 BSCC Officers
President:
Debby O’Donnell
dolphin1596@yahoo.com
April 2015
Inside This Issue:
Vice President:
Al Sather
acsather@wvi.com
1. President’s Message
2. New members
3. Tech Time: C6 Recall info
4. March “Road Trip” report
Secretary:
Lou Gsell
gizwilly1@comcast.net
5. March Meeting Minutes
6. What’s Coming Up
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Events to check out
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April Calendar
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Newsletter contributions wanted!
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Next Meeting: April 14, at 6:30pm
at Ciddici’s
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Treasurer’s Report
7. 2015 BSCC Registration & Dues
Treasurer:
John Wendel
jc541w@aol.com
Webmaster:
John Williams
webguy@beaverstatecorvetteclub.com
Newsletter:
Bill & Lou Gsell
gizwilly1@comcast.net
Who Dat?
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President’s Message:
Hello magnificent Beaver State Corvette riders!
March went by quickly. I hope everyone enjoyed a great and wonderful month, especially St. Patrick's
Day. We have a very busy April ahead of us. First, we have the South Albany High School car show on
the 4th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Second, we have the BSCC Heritage Mall Show. Corvettes will enter
the mall on the 10th at 9:00 PM when the mall closes. We will meet at Red Robin at 6:30 PM for a group
dinner and then drive the cars into the mall when it closes at 9:00PM.
For those of you who are not participating in the Heritage Mall Show, the Cascade Corvette Club would
like to invite both the Beaver State and Capital City Corvette clubs to join their Casino Run on Saturday,
April 11th. They will be leaving Junction City at 9:00 AM (See attached flyer.) The Corvettes will be
passing through our area. To participate, you need no reservations; no RSVP, just your Corvettes. There
will be food and maybe a game of chance will present itself. There will also be a five dollar per hand
poker run, winner takes all.
For those of you who went on the Daffodil Run, I hope that you all had a great time since the weather
was actually pretty good. I can't wait to hear about it at the next meeting on the 14th.
For those signing-up for the President’s Enchanted Murder Mystery Run, please see me to make your
payment for tickets. Suspense and fun are planned. The deadline for payment for the trip is June 1st.
Interesting fact: Did you know that the 1968 Corvette was the first year an AM/FM stereo radio was
offered as an option? – Crank up that AM radio!! ZZZZZZINGGGG!!!!
Can’t wait to see you!
Debby O’Donnell
President BSCC
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New BSCC Members:
Please welcome Rich Graham and his wife
Kathy to the club! They are owners of a 1980
Corvette.
Also, a hearty “Welcome
Aboard” to Don Shupert,
driving a sweet ’91 Torch
Red convertible.
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TECH TIME:
GM letter recall C6's electrical issue
Tom Cordier was kind enough to pass on this recall information that he received from Chevrolet
regarding low beam headlight malfunction.
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Pelican Brew Pub Road Trip:
Lou put together a Road Trip to Pelican Brew Pub in Pacific City on Saturday, March 7.
There were 11 Corvettes that made the trip, with 20 souls aboard.
Here’s a man who likes his wheels CLEAN. 
Corvettes at Fort Yamhill State Park.
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Dining at Pelican Brew Pub in Pacific City.
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Here is an awesome picture of the Road Warriors who braved this adventure
with us!
We stopped in Monmouth for some ice cream. Bill’s favorite is the black licorice!
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BSCC MARCH MEETING MINUTES:
Tuesday March 10, 2015
The meeting was called to order by President Debby O’Donnell at 6:30 PM
Prior Minutes: The minutes from February’s meeting were seconded and approved without discussion.
New Officers: Debby introduced new officers: Al Sather-Vice President and Lou Gsell-Secretary.
Treasurer’s Report: John Wendel presented the Treasurer’s report. He reported that a new club account was
opened at a new bank which has no costs for a checking account and requires no minimum balance. He also
submitted a Banking summary that is available in this newsletter.
Club Events: Lou Gsell reported on the March 7th Road Trip to Pelican Pub & Brewery in Pacific City. See pictures
in this newsletter.
Larry Angland talked about the April 10-12 Heritage Mall Show. He said the paperwork with the mall is complete
and sent around a sign-up sheet for cars to be displayed and for people to monitor the cars.
Al Sather encouraged participation in the South Albany High School Car Show on April 4th. The Club participation
trophy is on the line.
President’s Enchanted Tour: Debby talked about this year’s President’s Tour. The ”Enchanted Tour” will involve
a drive to Hood River where club members will board the Murder Mystery Train at 4:30 PM. Passengers will
enjoy a 4 course dinner while solving a murder mystery and riding the train along the historic Mt. Hood Railroad.
The cost of the Murder Mystery Train tour is $76.50 per person payable to Debby who is holding reservations
with her credit card. You will need to make your own reservations for a hotel room. Debby has rooms held at the
Vagabond Inn in Hood River 800-386-2992. Cost of rooms range from $90-$140 depending on the type of room
you select. Debby said there will be “mystery and fun” along the drive. The trip is scheduled September 19th and
20th and sign-ups have begun.
Christmas Celebration: Debby asked for volunteers to reserve a venue and plan our end of year party. Lou,
Cathy W., Leanne and Mary volunteered.
Progressive Dinner: Debby asked for volunteers to plan one progressive dinner for summer. We still need
volunteers for this committee.
New Members: Rich and Kathy Graham (1980 Corvette) and Don Shupert (1991 Torch Red convertible)
Tabled Motion from February: The tabled motion from February’s meeting to move the club meeting from the
second Tuesday to the third Wednesday failed. The meetings will continue to be on the second Tuesday of each
month.
March Birthdays: Tom Barrett-3rd; Pat Cordier-3rd; Russ Barker-11th; and Don Foreman-13th.
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50/50 Drawing: This is a new volunteer job at meetings. This year Pat Melius has volunteered to be in charge of
the 50/50 drawings. Mary Hobson won the 50/50 drawing of $29.50. She donated her winnings back to the club.
Attendance Drawing: This is a monthly drawing of a cash prize for attending meetings. Lee and Patty Cray won
the $15 pot since those drawn in January and February were not present.
Missing Badge: We collected $1 for a missing badge at this meeting.
Dues: Membership dues are now past due; please pay your yearly dues.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, April 14th at Ciddicis
METTING ADJOURNED
Submitted by Lou Gsell
Chuck Norris Humor:
Chuck turned 75 a few weeks ago. Here are some jokes to help us recall his achievements:
Chuck Norris has a grizzly bear carpet in his living room. The bear isn't dead, it's just afraid to move.
Superman and Chuck Norris bet on an arm wrestling contest. The loser had to wear their underwear on
the outside of their clothes.
A street performer once asked Chuck Norris if he knows how to ride a unicycle. Chuck hopped on and did
a wheelie.
Chuck Norris can gargle peanut butter.
Chuck Norris doesn't call the wrong number. You answer the wrong phone.
Death once had a near-Chuck Norris experience.
Chuck Norris has counted to infinity. Twice.
The Boogey Man is scared that Chuck Norris is underneath his bed.
Chuck Norris sold his soul to the Devil in exchange for his rugged good looks and unparalleled martial
arts skills. Immediately upon completing the transaction, Chuck Norris roundhouse kicked the Devil in
the face and took his soul back. The Devil, who appreciates irony, acknowledged that he should have
seen that coming. Now they go bowling together every Tuesday.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
April
4; April Fools Car show; South Albany High School.
9-11; PIR Swap Meet, Portland International Raceway
11-12; BSCC Heritage Mall Show
10-12; Portland Swap Meet, Expo Center
25; 3rd Annual Food Cruise, 2817 Santiam Hwy., Albany
May
2; Suburban Auto Groups Annual Spring Cruise In, Sandy
9; Bethel Boosters Car Show, Eugene
30; Function 4 Junction, Junction City
June
5-6; Corvettes on the Columbia;
http://www.3riverscorvetteclub.net/corvettes-on-the-columbia/
21; North Albany Father's Day Car Show. North Albany Village.
http://northalbanycarshow.com/
27; Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show
Sweet Home Sweet Ride Car Show - Registration
28; 11th Annual Cruise-in. Pietro's Pizza
10300 SE Main Street
Milwaukie, Oregon
http://www.northwestclassicautomall.com/CruiseNews.html?step=3&id=4791&returnstep=1
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April 2015
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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April Fool’s Day
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South Albany
H.S. Car Show
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Heritage Mall
Show
Easter Sunday
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SATURDAY
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Rick Blood
Barbara Mulkey
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Arbor Day
Laurie Cox
“Take Your
Daughter to
Work “ day
BSCC meeting at
Ciddici’s. 6:30 pm
Lou Gsell
Tom Cordier
Heritage Mall
Show
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Earth Day
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Susan Angland
Mark Silva-Horta
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Geneva Deister
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OUR SPONSORS
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A word from your Newsletter Editors:
HEY!
The newsletter’s success depends on the input of club members, so please email any stories,
pictures, car information, happenings or events that involve Corvettes or the club. It is our goal
to publish the newsletter on the 1st of each month, so submit any material for the newsletter
at least a few days ahead of the 1st.
Thanks for your help.
Send newsletter material to gizwilly1@comcast.net
NEXT MEETING: 6:30pm Tuesday, April 14, at Ciddici’s.
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TREASURER’S REPORT:
2015 Membership renewal is now due:
Please fill out the registration form. Then mail in or bring in to the next meeting the form along with the
dues. Thank you.
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