2009 Newsletters

January 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday, January 15th--Cracked Claw Restaurant--Urbana MD

It’s a new year again--2009! It’s hard to believe how fast time goes by. The New Year

brings new FCCC officers; well, a few new, some recycled ones from 2008 and one will serve double duty again this year.

President - Dave Cole

V. President - Jim Brown

Secretary - Candy Cole

Treasurer - Jim Brown

Newsletter - Debbie D’Alessio

Event Committee - Every member of FCCC

Racing Coordinator - Frank Stevens

Security - Jeff D’Alessio

Corvette Museum Ambassador - Mike Furman

2009 SCHEDULE

Everedy Square, Beef N Buns N Paradise, Corvettes at Carlisle, Annual Picnic, any weekend lunch cruises and before you know it, we’ll be talking about the holiday party.

LAST YEAR’S CHARITIES

All of these charities have received a check from the Frederick County Corvette Club for 2008: Christmas Cash for Kids, Brunswick, Tuscarora and Walkersville Safe and Sane, Hartley House, Veterans Association, St. Judes, Casey House, Hospice, Frederick Rescue Mission, Alzheimer’s Association and Frederick Humane Society.

A NIGHT OUT

It seems our Racing Coordinator Frank Stevens has taken on a second job. He is keeping the beat behind the drums for the Mark Ramsburg Band. You can see the group featuring Frank at the Frederick American Legion on January 23^rd from 7:30-11:30. Call 301-662-9345 for more information.

PICNIC IN THE PARK

Frederick has decided to allowed alcohol back in the county parks. We may want to consider moving back to Pine Cliff again. The fee at the Amvets Farm cost $300 from $100 two years prior.

WEB-SITE

As reported last month, Tim O’keefe has been updating and adjusting our web page to make it more user friendly. Dave Cole has had two internet lessons and successfully updated the webpage on one occasion and will attempt to do it again this month. Don’t worry, professor O’keefe will be fixing any mistakes. www.fccc.us.

NEWSLETTER

The newsletter has been handed down to Debbie D’Alessio. Things might look a little different, maybe better, maybe more professional, but we will still get you all the information you need to know.

2009 NCM 15th ANNIVERSARY LABOR DAY WEEKEND--SEPT. 3-5

The agenda and online registration should be active March 2009 and the time limit to register is August 19th. Make sure you are signed onto NCM eNews to be notified about the event. Those pre-registered for the weekend will receive the event dash plaque and lapel pin, as well as a personalized event badge. Don't forget to sign up with your choice of Corvette Caravan. Additional hotel rooms have opened up since January 1^st. It is recommended that you secure a reservation wherever you can as soon as you can. Then check periodically with the Bowling Green Convention & Visitors Bureau: http://www.visitbgky.com/caravan/ The CVB is coordinating with all of the hotels, including those in Franklin, and can be helpful to you especially as time shortens, to locate and offer rooms from those blocks that weren't fully used.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

The Corvette at the top of the newsletter is an addition to the Frederick County Corvette Club

FCCC Secretary Candy Cole and her 2008 Convertible

February 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday February 19^th 2009

Location: Cracked Claw Restaurant, Urbana MD.

PICNIC VOTE

The picnic was discussed during the January meeting and not everyone agrees with moving to a new place. The costs of various places will be looked in to along with what each place has to offer and we will take a vote. The picnic is not until August, but reservations for parks with pavilions go early in the year.

Frederick has decided to allowed alcohol back in the county parks. We may want to consider moving back to Pine Cliff again. The fee at the Amvets Farm cost $300 from $100 two years prior.

WEB-SITE

The web page is making some progress. Dave Cole hasn’t quite got it yet, but is getting close with Tim O’keefe’s help. He is managing to get most of the newsletter posted on his own. The next project will be pictures. We would like to attempt a member /car picture page added to www.fccc.us.

2009 NCM 15th ANNIVERSARY LABOR DAY WEEKEND--SEPT. 3-5

2008 CHARITIES CORRECTION

The Veterans Association did not receive a check as we missed the deadline for donations.

OCEAN CITY WEEKEND 2009

Dear 2008 Ocean City Corvette Weekend Participants,
I would like to take this opportunity to again thank you for participating
in this years very successful Corvette Weekend in Ocean City. The weather
was ideal and we trust your weekend was enjoyable. As you can well imagine,
a lot of time and effort goes into planning and running such an event.
However, the hard work is so worthwhile and gratifying when we present
donations from the proceeds of this event to deserving Maryland non-profit
charities.

We hope to see you all again next year, October 16 -17, 2009.
Wyatt Greenwalt, President, Free State Corvette Club

DATSUN BEATS CORVETTE??

http://www.opb.org/programs/ofg/videos/view/56-Electric-Drag-Racing

CALENDARS AVAILABLE

We have a few more 2009 Corvette calendars available for the low, low price of $8.00 each. Six generations in original form. Jim Brown will have them at the Feb meeting.

ANOTHER NEW ONE

Mrs. V.P. Jo Ann Brown with her 2005 Convertible.

Corvette Stingray concept revealed at Chicago auto show

A picture of The Corvette Stingray concept stars as Sideswipe in the new Transformers movie.

The Corvette Stingray is back for an encore performance, but unfortunately for enthusiasts it's only in the movies. A styling concept dreamed up by Corvette designers two years ago will star as a character named Sideswipe in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. The concept was revealed Wednesday at the Chicago auto show.
The Stingray is one of the most dramatic and head-turning concepts Chevy has rolled out in recent memory. The sleek silver car draws cues from the original 1959 Stingray race car, and also looks a bit like the 1963 Corvette with its split-back rear window.
The concept was designed in General Motors' infamous, secretive Studio X, and caught the eye of Transformers director Michael Bay--landing it a role in the movie that premieres in June. The Stingray has an almost shark-like grille, arching fenders and rolls on big chrome wheels.
To read more visit the AutoWeek Chicago Auto Show News section.

Corvette History - February

February 2, 1993: The term "STINGRAY" is registered as a trademark to General Motors.
February 9, 1995: The first alpha test C5 Corvette enters public roads for the first time.
February 11, 1962: At the Daytona Continental race, Dick Thompson and Don Yenko race a 1962 Corvette of the Gulf Oil racing team to first in A/Production class, and seventh overall.
February 19, 1994: Reeves Callaway decides to produce a modified Corvette to race at Le Mans, the first time for a Corvette in almost 20 years.
February 20, 1954: The Ford Motor Company shows the Thunderbird two-seat convertible in Detroit. The Thunderbird is a major part of General Motors' decision to continue production of the Corvette.
February, 1955: The basic design of the 1956 model Corvette is completed.
February, 1966: At the Daytona Continental endurance race, Roger Penske's 1966 Corvette with 427 ci engine finishes first in GT class.
February, 1968: At the 24-hour Daytona Continental race, Sunray DX Oil Company enters three Corvettes. Jerry Grant and Dave Morgan race a 1967 L88 Corvette (car No. 31). Revson/Yenko race 1968 L88 Corvette (No. 29). DeLorenzo/Thompson race 1968 L88 Corvette (No. 30). This is the racing debut of the 1968 model Corvette. The Grant/Morgan car finishes first in GT class and 10th overall.
February, 1993: General Motors Powertrain Division decides to discontinue development of the Gen II engine as a small-block, and create a new medium-displacement V-8 engine.
February, 2000: The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona is held in Florida. Chevrolet enters its two C5-R Corvette race cars. One places second, 31 seconds behing the winner. The other places 24th.

March 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday March 19^th 2009.

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Apr 22 - Apr 26, 2009

The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet and Corral marks the beginning of the swap meet season each year. Approximately 110,000 attendees will see more than 82 acres filled with anything and everything automotive related. For those looking to buy a collector car, there are more than 2,000 vehicles of all makes, models and prices for sale in the car corral. The Spring Carlisle Auction, a sister event, takes place within walking distance at the Carlisle Expo Center showcasing antique, collector, and special-interest vehicles

Do we want to try a lunch cruise in April?

Anyone? Maybe the spring warm weather is here and we’ll be able to take a ride next month.

Beef-N-Buns in May

Paul Bagnoski and Bob Gartner are working on the first cruise in at the Beef–N- Buns in Paradise located on East Patrick St. in Frederick Md. It will be held on a Sunday in the month of May. The owner is ready for us to come back!

Shab Row / Everedy Square

Jim Hamilton has met with the powers that be and the date for Corvettes at Shab Row is set for Saturday July 11^th 2009.

Annual Corvette Picnic

After much consideration and discussion, our annual picnic came down to a vote between the Amvets Farm and Pinecliff Park. With the large group at February’s meeting, a show of hands decided that we would stay at the Amvets Farm on Rt. 144. The available date is Sunday, August 16^thand the application has been turn in.

Making a Suggestion from Mike Furman

For Club purposes, list in the newsletter different people and info for each generation Corvette that can be specialists. I did this for the National 442 Performance club I started many many many years ago. I was the lead guy for 1966,1967,1970,1971 442's and W-30's. In this case I would be glad to be the representative for the C6's.

We have lost an FCCC Member

David L. Kostrubanic

63 of Leesburg, died Feb. 8 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church.
Born Oct. 10, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, he was a son of John Kostrubanic and Anna S. Kostrubanic. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Federal Express as a district manager for aircraft maintenance. He was employed with ADC as a background investigator. He was a member of the Corvette Club of Frederick, MD, and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife Nancy of Leesburg; daughters Laurel Becker of Raleigh, NC, and Dr. Kim Freeman of Leesburg; stepdaughters Karin Lewis of Stephen City and Michelle Perry of Leesburg; brothers John Kostrubanic of Fairview, PA, George Kostrubanic of Meadeville, PA, and Donald Kostrubanic of N. Huntington, PA; and three grandchildren. A Funeral Mass was held Feb. 11 at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Leesburg. Graveside services and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 in Quantico National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Stroke Association, PO Box 5216 Glen Allen, VA 23058-521.

Callaway fans from- Chuck Snyder

I just contacted Callaway to see if they are going to do Honker installs at Carlisle this year. My contact, Joanne Mercer, said they will be at Carlisle again, but although they haven’t previously done installs, they are considering it for this year. Anyone who might be interested, contact Callaway and let them know. Callaway’s decision may depend on their perception of potential interest. This install takes a first timer at least a couple of hours. If they will do it for the price of the unit, or just a few $ more, I think it would be well worth it. As far as the price goes, I have not been able to find the unit for more than $10 less than Callaway’s retail price of $399.

My contact is jmercer@callawaycars.com

Racing News

Some of you know that the American Le Mans Series has hosted the factory Corvettes in GT1 class for years now and for the last year or two there has been absolutely NO competition. The sanctioning body even decreased the fuel capacity of the Vettes and made them add 200 pounds to their chassis, and STILL no one wanted to compete with them.
Anyway, because of the lack of competition, or for maybe some other reason that I know nothing about, the factory Vettes are now switching to GT2 (IIRC actually the sanctioning body is reducing the GT1/GT2 classes to just GT), and after the Le Mans France 24 hr endurance race in June, the Vettes will be racing against all the Porches, Ferraris, and who knows what else, with a smaller displacement engine and a lot more fun! I am planning on driving up to Mid Ohio to be in attendance for this first GT class Corvette competition. I will be joining the Corvette Corral (at a pretty price I might add), to do all the fun stuff. For more corral information as it becomes available, visit www.americanlemans.com, and click on IMSA Car Corrals."
The reason I am telling all of you about this is because if any of you are interested in going on this trip, I would be glad to organize it as a club event, making a travel schedule, reserving lodging and meals as necessary.
Tom Manson

75-80 Dragway set to reopen this spring

Track closed in 2005 after 45 years; racing will resume in April

The 75-80 Dragway, a piece of Monrovia's culture for 45 years, is set to reopen in April, according to a Web site run by its new operators.

The dragway closed in 2005, and has sat in limbo since, as weeds overtook the parking lot. The owner, Bill Wilcom, at the time planned to build up to 1,608 homes on the 400-acre farm, but a building moratorium imposed shortly after froze his plans.

75-80 Dragway has a page on Facebook.com, a social networking Web site, on which it announces that the dragway will reopen at 4 p.m. April 3.The dragway's Web site, www.75-80dragway.com , confirmed the opening day, as well as listing several other special events for the summer and fall months. It also listed Heads Up Racing as the company that would be managing it.

Mason Dixon Dragway www.masondixondragway.com

Sunday April 26^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 11 am Run 12-5 pm

Saturday May 9^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 11 am Run 12-6 pm

Saturday May 30^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 10:00 am Run 11-4 pm

Maryland International Raceway www.mirdrag.com

PINKS ALL OUT is coming to Maryland Int’l Raceway on Saturday, June 20^th 2009!

This competition is open to any street car or race car that can run 12.99 or quicker. Must have 4 wheels, doors and pass tech inspection to compete. Again you must run 12.99 or quicker to run in this monster tournament. We will be limiting the number of competitors to 350 pre-registered cars.

We have a Captain

I have taken on the responsibilities of the Mid Atlantic Caravan Captain.
My route and stops are on the Mid Atlantic page of corvettecaravan.com . If you have any suggestions, companies that may want to contribute as a sponsor or offer any other help. I would be grateful. Currently I am sending out letters to most of Chevy dealers and the few Corvette specialty shops I know. I sell Chevy's so I have addresses for all dealers in our region. Thank you, Bob Mahler

Bowling Green, where to stay, what to do, where to eat.

For the best up to date information about Bowling Green and the surrounding area visit the visitor and convention bureau website at www.visitbgky.com

Also, for anyone considering the National Corvette Caravan the best place to start is going to be Caravan website: http://www.corvettecaravan.com/ and the National Corvette Museum website:http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml

What to do:

In Bowling Green

National Corvette Museum www.corvettemuseum.com

Bowling Green Assembly Plant tour – www.bowlinggreenassemblyplant.com

Lost River cave - http://www.lostrivercave.com/

More choices can be found at http://www.visitbgky.com/

Surrounding area:

Mammoth Cave – about 45 minutes away. http://www.nps.gov/maca/

Kentucky Down Under – www.kdu.com

Barren River Lake http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/

Abe Lincoln’s Birthplace: http://www.nps.gov/abli/

Opryland Hotel (tour the gardens) http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-opryland/

Grand Ole Opry http://www.opry.com/

Jack Daniels Distillery tour – about 3 hrs drive http://www.jackdaniels.com/age.aspx

Bourbon Heritage Center – about 90 minutes. http://www.bourbonheritagecenter.com/

Maker’s Mark Distillery. - about 90 minutes. http://www.makersmark.com/Lpa.aspx

Jim Beam Distillery – about 90 minutes. http://www.jimbeam.com/visitthedistillery.aspx

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 16^th 2009

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

Sunday April 19th 2:00 PM. Parties over 12 will have the tax and gratuity added to their dining receipt and one payment is preferred. BYOB. They quoted $29 per person that includes tax and tip.
The menu for the 19th is Roast Pork Tenderloin with apple dressing, Oven Fried Chicken and Crab Imperial.
Their website is http://www.hickorybridgefarm.com/menu.asp

Meeting time and place- 7th street shopping center by the Chevy Chase bank leaving at 12:30PM. Additions can be made by the April meeting.

The list so far-

Dick & Doreen Yost, Bruce & Annette Blum, Stu & Paula Rein, Geoff & Robin Seidel, Doug & Sue May, Dave & Candy Cole, Barry & Jeannie Swartz, Tom &

Connie Manson, Bob & Nancy Knowlden.

Cruise In

Presented by:

The Frederick County Corvette Club

All Vehicle Brands Welcome

Sunday May 3^rd, 2009 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

(Rain Date May 31st)

1^st, 2^nd,and 3^rd Place Trophies and 1 Corvette Only Trophy!

Dash Plaques for the 1^st 25 Cars! 50/50 Drawing

Location:

PNC Bank Parking Lot / Beef 'n Buns in Paradise

Corner of East Patrick Street & Monocacy Blvd.

Frederick Md.

Great Food Available at Beef 'n Buns 1201 East Patrick St.

Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Apr 22 - Apr 26, 2009

The Elks Lodge Car Show

289 Willowdale Drive Frederick, Maryland

Saturday, May 9^th, 2009 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for an afternoon of fun.

DJ -50/50- The Elks Lodge will have Food and Drinks available.

No admission fee, Donations will be accepted.

ALL Tagged Vehicles (including motorcycles) are welcome.

For more information, please contact George 301-748-7787, Jack 301-788-4316 or Shirley 301-663-6022.

GM Heritage Private Viewing, Mike Furman

I took 496 pics and one 7 minute video. Here are 58 pics from the first 100 feet inside the doors....The archives were unbelievable, have that on pics as well. Only 185 vehicles at this location, another 800 others in deep storage around the Detroit area.
If you can't see the pictures in this email, click here to see it in a web browser:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?cj8uv.cbd48ien&x=0&y=-h00bxz&localeid=en_US
And…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2Dh6kb0HsQ
Click on the above You Tube video that I took last week at the end of our time in the Historic Center, it is 4+ minute's long and well worth it.

Shab Row / Everedy Square, Jim Hamilton

The date for Corvettes at Shab Row is set for Saturday July 11^th 2009. This will be the earlier show this year. It will not go in to the evening.

Annual Corvette Picnic

AMVETS Farm on Rt. 144. The available date is Sunday, August 16^thand the application has been accepted and returned.

American Stroke Society Donation

It was decided at the March meeting to make a $100 donation to the American Stoke Society in the honor of FCCC member Dave Kostrobonic who recently passed.

Web Site- Dave Cole

I believe I have our web site www.fccc.us now under control and will stay current with regular updates, newsletters and meeting info. I will attempt a picture page after the Beef and Buns Cruise in.

http://www.75-80dragway.com/Home.html

Fridays: Gates open at 4 pm, racing starts at 5 pm Heads Up 1/8th mile drag racing
Saturday's: open at 12 Noon, racing starts at 1 pm Heads Up 1/8th mile drag racing
Sunday's: open at 11 am, racing starts at 12 pm Heads Up 1/4 mile drag racing

Mason Dixon Dragway www.masondixondragway.com

Sunday April 26^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 11 am Run 12-5 pm

Saturday May 9^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 11 am Run 12-6 pm

Saturday May 30^th Test & Tune OPEN TO ALL Open 10:00 am Run 11-4 pm

Maryland International Raceway www.mirdrag.com

PINKS ALL OUT is coming to Maryland Int’l Raceway on Saturday, June 20^th 2009!

Bob Mahler is the Mid Atlantic Caravan Captain for 2009. Routes and stops are on the Mid Atlantic page of corvettecaravan.com . If you have any suggestions, companies that may want to contribute as a sponsor or offer any other help. I would be grateful.

Bob’s email- Caravan0909@hotmail.com

Fellow Caravaners,
I originally thought the activities in Bowling Green ended Sat 9/05. I found out differently. I have a different route mapped out for our return home. Does it make a difference to anyone if we left Saturday with final leg getting you home Sunday or Sunday with final leg getting you home Monday? I figure on coming up I 81 through Virginia and out Rt 66 east. Please let me know, if that Monday off would affect you.
Thanks, Bob

Next Meeting: Thursday, May 21^st 2009

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

Cruise In

Presented by:

The Frederick County Corvette Club

All Vehicle Brands Welcome

Sunday May 31^st, 2009 12:00 noon to 3:00pm

(Rain Date May 31st)

1^st, 2^nd,and 3^rd Place Trophies and 1 Corvette Only Trophy!

Dash Plaques for the 1^st 25 Cars! 50/50 Drawing

Location:

PNC Bank Parking Lot / Beef 'n Buns in Paradise

Corner of East Patrick Street & Monocacy Blvd.

Frederick Md.

Great Food Available at Beef 'n Buns 1201 East Patrick St.

24 FCCC members attended the cruise to Hickory Bridge for a late lunch/early supper on Sunday April 19^th. The weather cooperated for the drives up and back. The food and the company were great. Pictures were taken upon departure and will eventually get posted on our web site. Hopefully soon.

Shab Row / Everedy Square, Jim Hamilton

The date for Corvettes at Shab Row is set for Saturday July 11^th 2009. This will be the earlier show this year. It will not go in to the evening. Jim is contacting sponsors for door prize donations

Annual Corvette Picnic

AMVETS Farm on Rt. 144. The available date is Sunday, August 16^thand the application has been accepted and returned.

Web Site- Dave Cole

I believe I have our web site www.fccc.us now under control and will stay current with regular updates, newsletters and meeting info. I will attempt a picture page after the Beef and Buns Cruise in. Some of the old picture links have been restored and the archived meeting minutes are now the old newsletters starting with January 2009. Also, new links will be added for sponsors that donate door prizes and goodie bags.

This new Grand Sport model is available as either a coupe or a convertible. It uses bodywork, wheels and tires from the Z06 Corvette, but it is powered by the LS3 Corvette engine. This power plant allows the Grand Sport to be available with an automatic transmission. The Z06 Corvette and the ZR1 Corvette are still available, but remain distinctly different models. The Grand Sport replaces the previous Z51 option.

June 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday, June 18^th 2009

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

The Show on May 31^st was…

We registered 31 cars for the cruise in and here are winners-

1^st Mark Grey 2^nd Parker Free 3^rd Eric Baumgardner Bob Gartner

1970 Chevelle 1957 Chevy 1970 Nova 1958 Corvette

OUR NEXT LUNCH CRUISE! June 28th at 12:30 PM.

Here is the web address http://www.dobbinhouse.com/#ABIGAIL%20ADAMS%20BALLROOM

We will be choosing items off the menu and have separate checks and be eating in the upstairs house not in the Tavern. I will need a count by the 22 ND.

Directions- http://www.dobbinhouse.com/map.htm

Menu- http://www.dobbinhouse.com/menu4.htm

Because this is a lunch we will have the Tavern menu to choose from. The other is not available until 5:00...

We will meet by the Chevy Chase Bank in the

7th St Shopping Center in Frederick Md. 11:00AM to arrive around 12 and eat at 12:30...

Email Dave at DCSTING454@VERIZON.NET if you want to attend

Tom Manson would like to know…

What are the chances of getting together for a mod party? I've got a bunch of mods I need to add to the Vette some time soon. And in fact it would be nice to have a lift to do some of them on. Otherwise I will fiddle around with jacking up the car here and there where I need access.

And… a lift is offered.

You’re more then welcome to use one of my lifts... Bob G.

Corvettes at Everedy Square/Shab Row

July 11^th 11:00AM till 3:30PM

1^st & 2^nd Place Peoples Choice Trophies

1^st, 2^nd, 3rd Place Driver’s Choice Trophies

1 Best of Show Trophy

“Door Prizes and 50/50 Raffle”

This is a Free Show!

Donations will be accepted to benefit local charities

Enjoy the Corvettes while shopping at Shab Row

Details will be discussed at the June Meeting and all necessary information will be forwarded and posted at www.fccc.us.

And if you haven’t visited the web site lately, the main page now has pictures from our last show and if you click the events pic, you’ll see a few FCCC members with they’re cars. Also, the calendar page link will have the date of the last revision next to the link.

Corvette Friends of Frederick Club sent the information of their pig roast. It is Saturday August 1 from 11:00 - 6:00 at the park off Flint Hill Road (sorry can't remember the name). Tony is having flyers made up to get the word out. Good time and great food.

Annual Corvette Picnic

AMVETS Farm on Rt. 144. The date is Sunday, August 16^thand the application has been accepted and returned. All of the details will be worked out at the July meeting as to who is picking up what. Crab prices are not yet known, so for now the picnic is still FREE!

Maryland International Raceway www.mirdrag.com

PINKS ALL OUT is coming to Maryland Int’l Raceway on Saturday, June 20^th 2009!

meeting.

A Midsummer Night's Dream Car Show

Longs Park, Lancaster, PA

AUGUST 15, 2009 - RAIN OR SHINE. FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION 9AM to 8PM

$15 PRE-REGISTRATION
(CLICK HERE to Download Registration Form)
$20 DAY OF REGISTRATION

SHADED PARK, LAKE, PICNIC TABLES, PAVILLIONS, AND ALL LAWN CAR STAGE AREA. PLENTLY OF PARKING FOR TRAILERS
A DAY OF CARS AND ENTERTAINMENT SPONSORED BY THE LANCASTER SERTOMA CLUB AND THE VAGABONDS ROD AND CUSTOM CAR CLUB
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS OF DOOR PRIZES, INCLUDING A $1200 1 CARAT DIAMOND 14K GOLD BRACELET DONATED BY REAM JEWELERS OF LANCASTER
TROPHIES AWARDED BY AREA BUSINESSES
LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY BY THE VINEGAR CREEK CONSTITUENCY BAND, THE NOMADS, AND DRIFTWOOD
FOOD, FOOD, FOOD AND TURKEY HILL DAIRY ICE CREAM
ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS
SHORT, SAFE WALK TO SHOPPING AT PARK CITY MALL

July 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday, July 16^th 2009

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

Corvettes at Everedy Square/Shab Row

July 11^th 11:00AM till 3:30PM

42 Corvettes were registered for the 4 annual Corvettes at Everedy Square.

Though the shows start time was officially 11:00 am, cars started arriving before 9:00. Corvettes were parked on the sidewalks in front of Flights of Fancy and Talbots, the parking lot for the Frederick Coffee Company, the area in front of the Antique Imports and The Clock Shop and the Farmers Market lot. NBC 25 Alive, Frederick News Post and Frederick.com were all present to cover the event. The link for NBC 25 is www.your4state.com . You will find the story that aired at 6:00PM Saturday in the video links. The coverage by Frederick.com is more of a political spot for one of Frederick’s mayoral candidates Chris Simpson with our show as a back drop. FCCC as a club does not endorse any one candidate for mayor. Mr. Simpson did have permission from Burt Anderson to campaign in the area. Chris also supplies FCCC with a PA system every year during Corvettes at Westridge.

An attempt will be made to post pictures at www.fccc.us

Trophies were awarded to-

Best of Show- Paul Bagnoski

1^st Place Peoples Choice -J.T. Stauffer

2^nd Place Peoples Choice-Paul Bagnoski

Driver’s Choice-

1^st Place- Owen Griesemen

2^nd Place- Chad Livingston

3^rd Place- Candy Cole

Thanks to Jim Hamilton for organizing this event. “Great Job Jim!”

Also Thanks to Burt Anderson and Jasmine for letting us use Everedy Square as a backdrop for the show.

Corvette Friends of Frederick Club sent the information of their pig roast. It is Saturday August 1 from 11:00AM - 6:00PM at Hideaway Farm. Food will be served at 1:00PM. Hideaway Farm is located off of Flint Hill Rd. RT.80 South to Flint Hill Rd. Contact for the event is twonley@aol.com.

Annual Corvette Picnic

AMVETS Farm on Rt. 144. The date is Sunday, August 16^th.Start time will be 11:00 AM and it will go till 4-5-6PM? All of the details need to be and will be worked out at the July meeting. Crab prices are not yet known, so for now the picnic is still FREE! And you must be a PAID 2009 FCCC MEMBER before the picnic to attend! If you are not sure if you are paid up, ask our treasurer Jim Brown at the July meeting or email him at jbrown7177@comcast.net Guest are welcome at cost of $15 each and we will need to get a rough count by August 7^th. Guest prices could change depending on crab prices.

Volunteers are needed to pick up supplies…

Crabs- Jim Myers

Barley Flavored Drinks & Ice- Dave & Candy Cole

Burgers & Dogs, Buns & Rolls, Paper Products, Soft Drinks, Water, Chips & Snacks, cheese, condiments, ice, paper products, horse shoes, and so on.

We do NOT have another meeting before the picnic, so All of the details must be worked out at the July meeting.

Please be aware that the 15th Anniversary Celebration registration is entirely separate from the Caravan '09 registration, and all Caravan participants should be sure to register for both events.

Caravan '09 Registration 15th Anniversary Celebration Registration

National Corvette Caravan returns to
Bowling Green in 2009!

Click here for the latest information on Caravan Routes, Hotels, Parking,
15th Anniversary Event Registration and Caravan Merchandise

FCCC is organizing a group separate from the caravan to drive to Bowling Green in one day instead of the caravan’s two days. A sign in sheet will be passed around during the July meeting and we will post the agreed information and list on www.fccc.us with contact info for additions and questions. We need to agree on a meeting place and departure time this month if possible so that everyone joining this group has time to adjust their schedules. It takes between 10 and 11 hours to make the drive in one day.

Caravan Lodging in Bowling Green

For room availability you may contact Duncan Hines at the Bowling Green/Warren County Visitors Bureau - (800) 326-7465. A website courtesy of the Bowling Green Visitors Bureau has also been set up to assist caravan participants with information on hotel room availability and daily updates on cancellations:

http://www.visitbgky.com/caravan/

Corvettes at Carlisle

Aug 28 - Aug 30, 2009

Adult Admission: Thursday- Sunday. $14 /4-day Pass $40

Child Admission: under 12- FREE
Gate Times: Th.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm

Online showfield registration for the 2009 season is open!; If you haven’t registered online, what are you waiting for? Save time and register online today as prices will increase on Aug 10th. Not ready to register online? Don't fret - you can call us at 717-243-7855 to register over the phone. Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event.

Some members like to meet in the AM for the drive up. And some will go free style and meet on the grounds!

Tom Manson would like to know…

Any further news-

You’re more then welcome to use one of my lifts... Bob G.

Au August 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday August 20th 2008.

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The FCCC picnic was held on Sunday August 16^th. Though I don’t have a number yet as to how many members and guests were present, I think we set a record. Last year we ran out of crabs early, the beer made it and we had extra meat. This year we raised the crab supply, same beer and same meat. We had extra crabs; we ran out of meat and needed to make a beer run. Go figure? But I believe everyone who attended had a great time! If you picked up supplies and need to get reimbursed, bring your receipts to the meeting or contact Jim Brown at jbrown7177@comcast.net

Here is a link with pics taken by Mike Furman.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-general-discussion/2402639-lots-of-pics-from-our-frederick-county-corvette-club-annual-picnic-in-md.html#post1571159429

I will also attempt to post the link to www.fccc.us.

Corvettes at Carlisle 2009-

We will discuss the 3 day meeting/driving plan for Corvettes at Carlisle during this Thursday’s meeting. Friday will most likely be a meet and eat at the Mountain Gate Restaurant around 6 or 7. Saturday is usually a free for all because of the traffic and Sunday can be a late start.

Online show field registration for the 2009 season is open!

If you haven’t registered online, what are you waiting for? Save time and register online today as prices will increase on Aug 10th. Not ready to register online? Don't fret - you can call us at 717-243-7855 to register over the phone. Please note: refunds will not be issued less than 19 days prior to the beginning of the event.

Here are some of the perks to signing up for the fun field:

A goody bag - stuffed with Corvette magazines & plenty of other goodies - just ask around (there really are some great goodies inserted each year!)
Admission for two people for the action packed 3 day weekend (value: $84)
It secures a parking spot on our Fun Field (where all the action is - $30 value for 3 days)
Easy access in/out of our facility for the 3 days of the event, your sticker will be sent to you in the mail prior to the event. Admission is for you and one passenger (Value: priceless)
Three chances to win this years Corvette Giveaway.
A chance to have your car chosen by a Corvette Celebrity Pick award

Here is the list of FCCC members attending the celebration- Stu Rein, John & Cindy McKenna, Steve Thomas, Jim Brown, Dave & Candy Cole, Tom & Connie Manson, Bob & Nancy Knowlden, Cleon & Diane Stull.

The FCCC group separate from the caravan will drive to Bowling Green in one day instead of the caravan’s two days. We will meet for our journey on Sept. 2^nd at the Mr. Tire on Rt. 40W in Frederick for an estimated departure time of 6:00AM. The planned will be finalized this week and posted on www.fccc.us. It will take approximately 10-11 hours. All of the Caravan registration packages were sent to Bob Mahler but will soon be in the hands of Stu Rein and he will pass them on.

We would also like to get supply a list of FCCC members names and cell phone numbers to all attending. And if you have any hand held radios, bring them to stay in contact during the drive.

Mike Furman arranged for a private factory tour while in Bowling Green. An email was sent out to FCCC members to sign up for the tour.

The tour is scheduled for 10 A.M. CDT on September 03, 2009.
The plant maintains the following rules for tour attendees....no exceptions.

Closed toe shoes (no sandals) are a requirement for all visitors
No cameras, No cell phones, No children under 7, No backpacks, purses, fanny packs or other containers may be brought into the plant except by special request (for medical reasons, etc.)

The FCCC members signed up for the tour are-

Stu Rein 2, John & Cindy McKenna 2, Steve Thomas 2, Jim Brown 1, Dave & Candy Cole 2, Tom & Connie Manson, Bob & Nancy Knowlden, Cleon & Diane Stull =15

Corvettes at Westridge

Kathy Weddle is our hard working event coordinator for Corvettes at Westridge 2009. This year will be out 20^TH SHOW! Can you believe it! The date is September 12^th and the place is the Westridge Square Shopping Center on RT40 west in Frederick. Right behind the Outback Steakhouse. The times are 10:00am till 4:00pm. Kathy has been in touch with Trent and is working out the details. As always, we need members to hit up businesses for door prize donations. Dash plaques coming from Daytona Trophy in Florida and the Trophies are done locally. More info to come…

Special Announcement!

FCCC Member and NCM Ambassador Mike Furman is now on the sales floor full time at Criswell Chevrolet/Lotus and they also have Honda/Nissan.

Criswell is also a major player in used car and truck sales and they are a Callaway Corvette/Camaro Dealer as well.

"30" 2009 Corvette's in stock right now with more on the way both new and used.

I will wrap this up by saying...please think of me when you or someone you know is in the market for any of the above brands or a used vehicle. Criswell has much more selection then anyone and now they have me. You as a friend have always had me to assist you whenever or where ever for anything.
Best Always,
MIKE FURMAN
>cell 301 775 0445< main line 301 948 0880 as of August 3rd ask for me.

Coming Soon-

Golden Gears Show September 5^th 12:00PM-8:30PM Everedy Square / Shab Row

17^th Annual Car & Truck Show at the MVA in Frederick 1601 Bowman's Farm lane

Sunday September 20^th from 10:00am till 4:00pm Entry Fee is a Donation made to the Alzheimers Association. This show is hosted by the Maryland Classic Chevy Club www.hmccc.50g.com

Contacts: Butch & Sissy Riley 301-845-4239 reddawg57@verizon.net

Porsche Show September 26^th 11:00AM-2:00PM Everedy Square / Shab Row

One-of-a-Kind Grand Sport Up For Grabs!

Automotive enthusiasts have the chance to win a true “one of a kind” sports car, a completely custom designed 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe. The Arctic White beauty celebrates the 15th Anniversary of the National Corvette Museum with a unique Black Jake stripe encompassed by a red stripe and matching red fender striping. What’s even more unique is the car comes with a National Corvette Museum logo on the B-pillar making it a true collector car.

The Corvette will be raffled off on Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 a.m. C.S.T. as part of the finale of the National Corvette Museum’s 15th Anniversary Celebration. Only 2009 tickets are available at $150 each. Tickets not only give participants the chance to win the collector Corvette, but cash prizes will also be awarded. 2nd prize claims $10,000 while 3rd prize scores $5,000. Click here for information on our raffles. Click here for information on our 15th Anniversary.

September 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday September 17^th 2008.

At the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

The unofficial renegade FCCC caravan to Bowling Green departed on September 2^nd from the Mr. Tire parking lot in Frederick with 8 Corvettes and headed west. With an average speeds 75-85mph we could have arrived in BG in about 10-11 hours. But we decided to make a stop in Charleston to rescue Tom & Connie Manson from the official caravan group. They were being led by a 1982 faded, rusted and oil smoking Blazer with a top speed of 60mph. After that “brief” delay, we made it to BG around 7:30pm.

We were treated to a personal Corvette factory tour on Thursday morning. Our own FCCC member and NCM ambassador Mike Furman set up tour even though he was unable to make the trip with us. “Thank you very much!” We have a very nice 15^th anniversary polo shirt to give you at the meeting. We were guided through the factory by Paul Pearson. Paul has never met us before, but took the time to guide, inform and answer all of our questions during the tour. The tour group all pitched for a FCCC club shirt that was presented to him before we entered the factory and we give Paul a big “Thank You!”

Other activities while we were there included time at the Opryland Hotel, downtown Nashville, whiskey distillery tours, cave adventures, group dinners, Hall of Fame banquet, Museum visits with a Beatles tribute band and let’s not forget a trip to Double Dogs for drinks and nachos!

It was a great trip, many pictures to see on the website link and everyone made it back safe!

This past Saturday we held our 20^th Corvettes at Westridge!

Even though the skies were dark at times, the rain stayed away from us and we registered 63 Corvettes for the show. We awarded trophies 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd people’s choice for each class (C1-C6). Trophies were also awarded for 1^st, 2^ndand 3^rd driver’s choice, “tricked out”, merchant’s choice and farthest distance. All the winners with pics will be posted on www.fccc.us as soon as Dave can gather all the info. The 50/50 prize of $114.00 was won by Carina DAlessio. The club took in close to $200.00 in donations for local charities.

Thanks to everyone for making the show a success. Kathy & Don Weddle stayed in contact with Westridge owner Trent to work out the details, ordered and picked up all of the trophies, held a bag stuffing at there home and collected many nice door prizes. Early morning set up was done by Dave Cole, Jim Brown, and Jeff DAlessio. Candy Cole did much of the early signing in and then with the help of Jo Brown made the rounds selling 50/50 tickets. Jim Brown was our MC and he and Diane Stull got an early start on the vote counting. Many kids were treated to a ride in the mini C5R Corvette that is capable of reaching a top speed of 30mph! The trophies were announced by Jim Brown and handed out by Frederick City mayoral candidate Chris Simpson. Chris has also has provided us with a PA system for many years.

Dues…

Now that the Picnic has past, Jim Brown has started collecting membership dues for 2010. If you joined right before the 2009 August picnic and didn’t get on the mailing list till after the picnic, you do NOT need to repay for 2010. Since all dues is used for the picnic, we can not expect you to pay for something you were not aware of. If you are not sure or have any questions, contact our treasurer Jim Brown at jbrown7177@comcast.net or 301-898-5270.

Upcoming Events-

17^th Annual Car & Truck Show at the MVA in Frederick

1601 Bowman's Farm lane Sunday September 20^th from 10:00am till 4:00pm Entry Fee is a Donation made to the Alzheimers Association. This show is hosted by the Maryland Classic Chevy Club www.hmccc.50g.com

Contacts: Butch & Sissy Riley 301-845-4239 reddawg57@verizon.net

The Carroll Hospital Center Auxiliary is holding its 3rd Annual White Rabbit Fun Day and All-Corvette Car Show

Sunday, September 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the hospital’s Dixon building parking lot located at 291 Stoner Avenue. All proceeds benefit the hospital’s cardiovascular services.

The afternoon dedicated to corvettes and flea market items will feature food, entertainment and more for the entire family. The Auxiliary’s White Rabbit Thrift Shop, located at Stoner Avenue and Washington Road, and an outdoor flea market will have an array of new and pre-owned items for sale.

Sports car enthusiasts can also view corvettes in a no points car show hosted by Free State Corvette Club where three trophies will be awarded in each corvette generation class, and one will receive a best of show award. Trophies are being sponsored by Terry's Tag & Title and Widetrac's Cars and Trucks. Those wishing to have their corvette on display can pre-register their vehicle online at www.CarrollHospitalCenter.org or call Carroll Hospital Center volunteer services at 410-871-7280. People can also register their corvette on the day of the event between 10 a.m. and noon. The car registration fee is $10.

Porsche Show

September 26^th 11:00AM-2:00PM Everedy Square / Shab Row

FREE STATE CORVETTE CLUB

OCEAN CITY, MD CORVETTE WEEKEND 2009

OCTOBER 16-17, 2009

The 2009 Free State Corvette Ocean City, MD Weekend is scheduled for October 16 & 17, 2009.

On-line registration for the 2009 Free State Corvette Ocean City, MD Weekend will be open as of June 1, 2009 and will close midnight October 2, 2009. This year the Holiday Inn at 6600 Coastal Highway will be our Host Hotel.

All Events - Rain or Shine - No Refunds

Proceeds from this event sponsor the Spina Bifida Association of Maryland and other area charities.
Please register using our convenient on-line registration form. Just fill in the blanks and hit submit.

October 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday October 15^th 2009.

7:30 PM at the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

FREE STATE CORVETTE CLUB

OCEAN CITY, MD CORVETTE WEEKEND 2009

OCTOBER 16-17, 2009

All Events - Rain or Shine - No Refunds

Proceeds from this event sponsor the Spina Bifida Association of Maryland and other area charities.

Anyone attending Ocean City Weekend please contact: Barry Farmer at stnmanor@verizon.net He volunteered to make a list of FCCC members and cell phone numbers for all going.

Also, there are dinner reservations at Nick's on Friday and Crab Alley on Saturday. Both for 7:00PM. Contact Jim Brown at jbrown7177@comcast.net if you plan to go.

He needs to know 1 week before. That would be like, NOW!

CRISWELL SHOW-

An offer was made to FCCC of having a show at Criswell Auto in Gaithersburg for 2010. It was brought up and discussed at the September meeting. There seems to be some definite interest in doing a show next year in mid May/early June. The suggested dates were May 15^th, 22^nd and June 5^th, 12^th. These are all Saturdays which mean Criswell would be open and the show would take place outside only. Unlike past show that were held on Sundays and cars would fill the showroom and shops. This would be a non NCCC sanctioned all Corvette fun show with people’s and driver’s choice awards. The details need to be finalized and after they are, volunteers with organizational skills, management skills, telephone skills, and people skills will be needed to make this happen. No big deal right? Just one more show.

I almost forgot something.

Do you know what that is?

What happens every October?

I mean except for the weather getting cooler and the leaves falling off the tree.

Nope, I’m not talking about Halloween.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2010 FCCC ADMINISTRATION!

Really give this some thought. We need some new blood in office. Especially at the top! The 3 year term limit is up for the President and he is not eligible to run again.

So, here is the list-

President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Events committee, Newsletter and Web Site.

We will take nominations this week and again at the beginning of the November meeting with elections (if needed) directly after.

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR POST SEASON VEHICLE MAINTINANCE?

Don’t forget to make those needed repairs you have put off while the weather was nice. We have a new FCCC member/ mechanic.

Or if you prefer- Contact Joe Hughes at 410-756-5999. He can bring his tools and do the work in your garage.

November 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday November 19^th 2008.

At the Cracked Claw Restaurant in Urbana Md.

FCCC Elections for 2010

The November meeting is the time to elect the ones who will lead us next year.

President- Needed

Vice President- Paul Bagnoski, Jim Brown

Treasurer- Jim Brown

Secretary- Dave Cole, Joe Davies

Newsletters & Web Page- Dave Cole

NCM Ambassador – Mike Furman

Event Committees will be delegated and shared throughout the club.

If you would like to give one of the offices a try, email Dave at dcsting454@verizon.net. If you have questions about serving, email me. Or call me (Dave) at 301-845-1331 to discuss your political future. If you decide it is not for you, I will not take it any farther than our phone conversation. No one will be left blindly on their own.

Your past administration will assist any new officers into next year and will stay close by to provide information that they may need.

Toys for Tots & Corvette Club of America-

This event is to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Campaign, which collects and distributes toys to needy children. Last year we collected dozens of toys, plus a large monetary donation from CCA as well as other private donations.

This CCA event was held on Saturday November 14, 2009, from 12 Noon to 3:00 pm, at the Hooters of Rockville.

A small group of FCCC members met in Frederick for the drive down to the event. The weather did actually get better by the time we pulled out and the sun made an appearance by the time we drove home. We were met at Hooters by the Marines who were there collecting the toys. We were greeted by the Corvette Club of America and we were thanked for attending. The cars were registered and we sat down for lunch. Joe Davies took a few photos and they will be posted on web page as soon as possible.

Also, we now have the contact info for the CCA Competition Chair or what we call a racing coordinator. We will stay in touch and post racing events for FCCC members.

Don't forget about our December meeting/party!

This year we are at the RED HORSE RESTAURANT on RT 40E in Frederick.

The menu is posted below and we need to start a RSVP list. We will start the list at the November meeting and then through email and phone. I would like to have a good number two weeks before the party date of December 17^th.

The Red Horse Steak House

(Minimum guarantee 20 people)

6 Choice Entree Menu

Prime Rib of Beef au jus

Filet Mignon

New York Strip Sirloin

Broiled Crab Cake & Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled, Broiled, or Blackened Salmon Fillet

Shrimp Scampi

$30.95

3 Choice Entree Menu

Prime Rib of Beef au jus

Salmon Prepared in Parchment Paper

Chicken Saltimbocca

$26.95

As host, choose one salad type for your guests from these options:

Traditional Garden Salad

Caesar Salad

Spinach Salad

Choose either Baked Potato or Red Roasted Potato, and a vegetable selection. Rolls, butter, coffee & tea are included with dinners. Ice Cream or Sherbet is our standard desserts, however, Baked Alaska or Chocolate Mousse are offered for an additional per person charge.

With groups over 50, entrees must be pre-ordered!

All prices are subject to 18% gratuity and 6% MD sales tax.

With your RSVP, indicate your menu selection just in case we exceed 50 people. Email- dcsting454@verizon.net Call- 301-845-1331

CRISWELL SHOW-

We will need a FCCC member to take the lead on this one.

Motor Trend article- C7 Corvette

December 2009 Newsletter

Next Meeting: Thursday December 17^th 2009.

To be held at the Red Horse Restaurant in Frederick Md.

Another year is soon to be history and FCCC will finish it off this Thursday night with a party at the Red Horse Restaurant on RT 40E in Frederick MD.

We will be in the lower dining room with happy hour will begining at 6:00PM and dinner service at 6:45PM.

The menu choices are-

Prime Rib of Beef au jus, Filet Mignon, New York Strip Sirloin, Broiled Crab Cake & Grilled, Chicken Breast, Grilled, Broiled or Blackened Salmon Fillet or Shrimp Scampi

$38.71 per person includes tax & gratuity

Dinner includes- Traditional Garden Salad, Choose either Baked Potato or Red Roasted Potato, and a vegetable selection.

Rolls, butter, coffee & tea are included with dinners. Ice Cream

or Sherbet are our standard desserts, however, Baked Alaska or Chocolate

Mousse is offered for an additional per person charge.

As of 12/13, we have 52 RSVP’s and the Red Horse is setting up for 56.

If you did not RSVP and want to join us, Let me know ASAP so the Red Horse can add the needed settings! Dave- 301-845-1331 or dcsting454@verizon.net

A sign up list was passed around during the November meeting and a few emails came in after.

Here is the current list-

Dave & Candy Cole, Jim & Jo Ann Brown, Jeff & Debbie D’Alessio, Bruce & Annette Blum, Don & Kathy Weddle, Jim & Polly Myers, Diane & Cleon Stull, Sharon & Barry Farmer, John & Cindy McKenna, Leroy & Genny Valentine, Tom Whipp & Karen Hawkins, Dave & JoAnne Wherley, Albert & Serina Daniel, Mike & Lisa Coles, Doug & Sue May, Chuck & Maggie Snyder, Jesse & Pat Shank, Mark & Vicki Cresap, Greg Trout & Guest, Paul and Janet Bognaski, Bob & Kathy Gartner, Rich & Vicki Alexander, Bob & Nancy Knowlen, Bob & Barbara Griffiths, Mike Karen Furman, Chad & Stephanie Livingston.

The FCCC Presidential Hammer will make an appearance and be passed to our new leader. The hammer has not moved in 3 years.

FCCC 2010 Officers are-

President- Jim Brown

Vice President- Paul Bognaski

Treasurer- Jim Brown

Secretary, Newsletters & Web Page- Dave Cole

NCM Ambassador – Mike Furman

Criswell Chevrolet Show Update-

The tentative date for the Criswell Chevrolet show is now Sunday June 6^th. We are now looking at a joint venture with the G-burg Corvette Club. Mike Furman is working on the details and when everything has been finalized we will be seeking volunteers to make it all come together.

Callaway Manager Chris Chessnoe attended and gave a presentation at the November FCCC meeting. He brought his 2010 Callaway Corvette Grand Sport SC606...that's 606 hp!!!!! He has a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer any and all questions. He is Reeves Callaway's right hand man. Though it was a rainy night, members still managed to get a peak at this incredible Corvette. A few pictures were taken and they are posted at www.fccc.us There is also a magazine article coming soon to Corvette Enthusiast, relating to Callaway Cars.

Corvette Museum Tour-

If you've never had the opportunity to visit the National Corvette Museum in person or haven't seen the results of the exceptional expansion of the facilities, there's now a NCM Overview video on YouTube… Check it out at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4fliDqr_5Q