September 2012

TOUCH OF GLASS CORVETTE CLUB NEWSLETTER
VETTE CHATTER
Volume 11 - Issue 9 - September 2012
At least once a year the TOGCC plans a weekend run to Mena, AR.
This year we had seven cars and Bruce meet up at Peters Chevrolet on August 4th. From there we made our way up to our first stop at Beavers Bend
State Park.
Peters Chevrolet
Is Proud To Sponsor
Touch Of Glass Corvette Club
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One of our fun stops is in Beavers Bend State Park Log Cabin Restaurant.
After Lunch it was on to Talimean Drive. Talimean Drive is a winding mountain road that was
apparently made for no other reason than for Corvettes to enjoy. You will occasionally find a
Viper or Motorcycle on this road. Our next stop was for ice cream at the rest stop high atop
this mountain Winding Stair National Recreation Area, Talimean Scenic Byway.
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After another 10 miles or so we dropped down in Mena, AR to spend the rest of the day. A
couple of the ladies made a short shopping trip. A couple took naps. And the rest gathered
around the pool at the Sun Country Inn. Then on to the Chopping Block Steakhouse.
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After salads, baked potatoes, and some of the finest steaks around it was back to the motel
to enjoy a beer or other beverage and the stories. This was a first class trip for a first class
Corvette Club. What happened on this trip is open for all. Next year we can double up.
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“Corvettes on the Rockies”
By Roving Reporter and TOGCC Charter Member Ed Rohner
This year we only had one TOGCC member make it to “Corvettes on the Rockies”. Ed was good
enough to send us several pictures. I’m going to include some of them here for your viewing enjoyment.
TOGCC has participated in Corvettes on the Rockies in past years. Previously this show was held in
Breckenridge, CO and this year moved to Winter Park. If we plan ahead this might be a good trip for us
to attend next year.
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“Dinner Run to Rear of The Steer-Omaha”
Saturday Aug.25 we had 20 TOGCC members meet at Peters Chevrolet for a diner run to
Omaha, TX. All was going well until we got to Lone Star where Evan & Linda Spicer had a blow
out. Needless to say this ruined the day for the Spicers. After a road side repair they returned to Longview. The rest of us continued to Omaha and had dinner at the Rear of The
Steer. I heard no complaints, The food was good. We’ll put this on our list.
Good Friends, good food, outstanding beautiful Corvettes,
and short drive on some of
the best East Texas Roads.
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“New Members and Old Members with new Corvettes”
Mark and Renette Callahan
1981 Yellow C3
Only 60,000 original miles
Tom and Kathy Chupik
New Grand Sport
“Very Sad Day”
Wednesday August 29 we lost our very good friend. Chuck McGregor was a Charter and
founding member of the Touch Of Glass Corvette Club. For several years Chuck was Ac-
tivity Director, planned our Colorado Vacations, road rallies, and was Ambassador to the
Corvette Museum. Chuck loved the most powerful Corvettes, he had many down through
the years. He loved Mustangs, drag racing and helping everyone within and outside of the
Club. Chuck was my traveling buddy, and I do miss him. Dennis
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CLUB ACTIVITIES
September 1
Winnsboro Car Show
September 4
TOGCC Club Meeting at the Jalapeno Tree
September 8
Marshall Cruise Night
September 22
Southern Knights Corvette Show @ Shreveport, LA
Chevyland Dealership
October 4-7
Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend
First Tuesday of each month join us at the Jalapeno Tree Restaurant
in Longview, Texas for the
Monthly TOGCC Club Meeting. Restaurant is at the intersection of highway 259 and
highway 80. Come early and
join us for dinner and great
company. Restaurant starts
seating at 5:45 pm and the
Club Meeting starts at 6:30. See you there!!!!!
Interested in advertising
your business
Please Contact
Linda Spicer
WEEKLY E-MAIL NOTICE: If you are not receiving your weekly Club Activities e-
TOGCC Advertising
mail, please send an e-mail to larryrada@sbcglobal.net and we can update our
address.
VETTE CHATTER
The Monthly Newsletter of the Touch Of Glass Corvette
2011 TOGCC
Officers / Other Positions
Jim Spearman
President
Evan Spicer
Vice President
Russ Shepard
Website Administrator
903--918-2515
903-238-6521
903-237-8274
Sheryl Caraway Secretary
903-522-1260
Linda Spicer
Treasurer
903-235-2019
Russ Shepard
NCM Ambassador
903-237-8274
Peters Chevrolet Directory
Dennis Dick
Newsletter Editor
903-736-4537
John Paul
Activities Director
903-985-3131
www.peterscars.com (877) 615-3187
Doin Tipton
Board of Director
903-235-2130
Wayne White
Club Shirts
903-240-5155
Deb Rada
Court. Card Coordinator
903-565-0015
Website: TOGCC.org
The deadline for all newsletter articles will
be the 20th. of each month. E-Mail to
dennis.dick@sbcglobal.net
All Contributions Welcome
SCOTT PETERS
GENERAL SALES
MANAGER
903-2913329
RANDY
DUGAN
CHEVROLET
SALES MANAGER
903-2913356
DAVID TAYLOR
PARTS & SERVICE DIRECTOR
903-2913369
SCOTT DARCEY
CHEVROLET
PARTS MANAGER
903-2913366
JOE JORDAN
MORPAR PARTS
MANAGER
903-2913330
ISAAC
TOVAR
CORVETTE SALES
SPECIALIST
903-2913350
EDDIE
WILLIAMS
CHEVROLET SERVICE ADVISOR
903-2913347
PATTY
BRYD
CHEVROLET SERVICE ADVISOR
903-2913322
JOHN
WIESINGER
CHEVROLET
PRODUCTION
MANAGER
903-2913342
KEITH PETERS
ACCESSORY & AFTERMARKET
SPECIALIST
903-2913341
JEFF
COLLINS
DIGITAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
903-2913324