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The Official GOCC Newsletter CTOBER 2011

Officers 2

Presidents Message

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September Minutes

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October Meetings

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NCM Ambassador

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Happy Birthday !

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Mark Your Calendars

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Game Night at The Drakes

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What Others Do !

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Past Vettes 4 Vets !

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Misc. Things

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Our Sponsors

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Inside this issue:

The next GOCC Vettes for Vets benefit cruise in Port Orchard on 8 October at about 1 PM. We'll meet at the Buck's A&W for lunch at 1 PM and go to Retsil about 2 PM — Gary Powell, Coordinator

OUR NEWEST MEMBER

KRISTEN KANE Red 2003 Anniversary Convertible

OUR CLUB FLAG AT THE NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM

For those new to GOCC, our Vettes for Vets is a semiannual event GOCC sponsors once around Memorial Day and then once again in September or October. We meet at a predetermined time at a predetermined place. We then caravan to the Retsil Veterans Home and park in the upper lot there. Where for about a half hour or so, we park our cars and let the Veterans, Staff and others there look at our cars. It is basically a show and shine. We also donate items to the Veterans. Items they can readily use. After about a half hour or so, we take the Veterans on a ride in our Corvettes, the ride generally lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. PS.. Some of us get lost :( and drive longer. I stand guilty as charged !

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GOCC MAILING ADDRESS:

Glass Odyssey Corvette Club P.O. Box 124

Silverdale, WA 98383

EVENTS COORDINATOR Bill Stoner NEWSLETTER EDITOR Harry Calhoun PAST PRESIDENT Bill Shipley WEBMASTER Carl Neuswanger PARADE COORDINATOR Larry Ficca VETTES FOR VET’S COORDINATOR Gary Powell HIGHWAY CLEANUP COORDINATOR Doug Carpenter CHARITY CHAIRWOMAN Becky Evans HISTORIAN Deedee Ellingson SUNSHINE Margie Shurts

Committees &

Coordinators PRESIDENT

CHUCK COOLEY

VICE PRESIDENT

DOUG CARPENTER

SECRETARY TREASURER

CHARMAINE COURSON

SALLY KANE

206-842-1084 360-830-0246

360-697-1000 360-297-2716

The Glass Odyssey Corvette Club (GOCC) is a non profit

organization, incorporated under the statutes of the state

of Washington in March of 1972.

The GOCC meets at 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of each

month. Members, guests and fellow Corvette enthusiasts are welcome.

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Visit our webpage www.kitsapvettes.org

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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

Chuck Cooley

“Rubber on the Road”

The rain has returned after a great September. October still should provide for some nice cruising days to wineries and Washington fruit stands as well as to local eating establishments. Have you ever had a FAT Smitty’s burger located on Hwy 101 at Discovery Bay? Unbelievable… be prepared to share. If you have a favorite place to eat or a destination that would include a drive, send out an email to invite members to join you. You will be surprised with the participation. Our website is back in business and has been updated with current information. Many thanks to Cherlene who volunteered to step in and provide website support for Carl. Sally Kane has stepped forward to coordinate a Christmas “Toys for Tots” venue with Grey Chevrolet that will include a caravan to Grey Chevrolet. It’s great that we have members who step up and volunteer for the betterment of the club. Speaking of volunteers …an event planning meeting is scheduled November 12 at Bud And Cherlene’s …we need volunteers to plan and lead cruises as well as input into potential 2012 events. Lots of ideas come forth but we need hosts for the events, so please plan to attend, bring ideas and volunteer to host an event. A 2012 Northwest caravan to Bowling Green is being planned to depart Seattle on September 8, 2012. We will be asking for a list of those interested in participating…no commitment required at this time just an idea for number interested. Events in October to plan for are: “Vettes for Vets” on October 8th led by Gary Powell; Game night at Larry and Ida Ficca October 15; Progressive Dinner October 29; and Highway cleanup October 29. Lastly…our raffle prize table is getting a bit bare…we have a few members who donate on a regular basis. Please bring a raffle donation if you have not done so for some time. Also, don’t forget donations for the Battered Women’s box. Support our club sponsors… Grey Chevrolet, Team Sports, Firestone Tire (Wheaton Way) and Benchmark Auto. Hope to see all of you at our October 6th meeting.

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SEPTEMBER 2011 GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Our sincere thanks for the donations for the raffle table: Terry Ellingson-Craftsman combo wrench set. Dave Tarver -$20 in increments’ of $5 bills. The meeting was called to order at 7 pm. Next General Meeting is October 6th, 2011. The newsletter random number was unclaimed by Jeff Kundinger. Ist on Order: the August meeting minutes were read and approved. President’s report: Chuck Cooley reported that our website is down, as we are having problems with it. Also we wish to extend heartfelt sympathy at the loss of Harry Calhoun’s mom. Vice President’s report: Doug Carpenter –we voted on and approved a new member-Kristen Kane who has a 2003 Anniversary Corvette, and prospective member Art Locke-who has a 2004 red convertible, and another guest Steve Nicholson who has a ’73 C-3. Treasurers Report: Sally Kane reported $3,825.46 in the account, Expenses included $500 given to the Humane Society, the picnic meal, NWAC dues, the extra made up for the quilt raffle. Money incoming was $200 for Benchmark sponsorship, and dues. Committee Reports: Dave Ellingson reported on NWAC , the annual meeting is Nov. 5th at Kelso. NWAC funding went down since they didn’t hold enough events. The Insurance went up from $7.50 per person to $9. Auto Cross is covered under their insurance. Our Banner is up at the Corvette Museum, and can be looked at online. There is a 2012 NW Caravan to the Corvette Museum. Events Coordinator Report-Bill Stoner Reported on various events-Please see his monthly e-mails, as our website is down. We have various wonderful, and fun events such as the North Highlands Loop Cruise, Other Cruises, Game nights, Vets for Vets, Progressive dinners, Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Dinner, Annual Banquet, Women’s Weekend, Roadside cleanup, Parades, various community events, fundraising for very worthy causes such as the Battered Women’s Shelter, and Humane Society, etc. There is much to look forward to, thanks to the people working so hard to sponsor these events, their hard work and dedication. We have a great club, and all of you contribute in some way - and thanks for your participation, all of this is important to making it a fantastic club for all to enjoy. Snacks: Thanks to Terry Ellingson, and Elaine Morgan, and Chuck & Marilyn Williams. New Business: Cathy Shaffer brought 4 more “Corvette blankets”, and sold them all at the meeting-thanks to everyone who bought them. Pill drawing: $137-Steve & Celia Grether were not here to claim it. Meeting adjourned at 8:26 pm Respectfully submitted, Charmaine Courson, Secretary

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GENERAL MEETING – Thursday, October 6th PLACE: CENTRAL KITSAP FIRE STATION #41 BREMERTON, WA 98311 TIME: 7 PM PRE-MEETING dinner is at Hale’s Alehouse, Silverdale, 5 PM VETTES FOR VETS - Saturday, October 8th PLACE: Meet at Bucks A&W, Port Orchard TIME: 1 PM, Leave for Retsil around 2 pm. Coordinator—Gary Powell 360-613-5636 E-Board MEETING –Tuesday, October 11th PLACE: 16300 Scandia Rd NW TIME: 2 PM All are welcome to attend . Game Night—Saturday, October 15th HOSTS: Larry and Ida Ficca TIME: 5 PM 360-697-5604 Progressive Dinner—October 29th Hosting: Clarissa Bublitz 360-297-6874 HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP— Saturday, October 29th Place: Grey Chevrolet, Port Orchard Time: 9 AM Coordinator—Doug Carpenter 206-799-9119 cell

CTOBER MEETINGS

TBD—Planning for Christmas Charities, Toys for Tots & Grey Chevrolet and Other Christmas charities. Sally Kane is open to suggestions. Inquire at Fred Meyer for discount. For

further information . . Contact the Kane's at 360– 297-2716

MY STALKER

I have a stalker named Bill! You know who you are! I absolutely hate YOU! He keeps hanging around my house despite my best efforts to be rid of him. I think he likes me! And when I finally get rid of him, he keeps coming back. I think he loves me! He comes in many forms...telephone bill, cable bill, electric bill & garbage bill, heating bill, and so on... If u drive by my house and see him feel free to shoot him on site!

If you have anything you would like published in the Newsletter, feel free to email it to me at :GOCCNewsletter@comcast.net .. Thank you. Harry Calhoun, Editor

The Semi-Annual Planning meeting is tentatively schedule for sometime in November. Our events Coordinator, Bill Stoner will have more information upcoming. Keep it in mind as he would like your input as to future

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AMBASSADOR’S ADDRESS Dave Ellingson

The next Corvette Museum raffle is shown below. Corvette raffle tickets make exceptional Christmas and birthday gifts for those on your giving list who have everything and you find it difficult to get just the right gift. So here you go. Let me know if you want a chance at a brand new Corvette for just $10. There is also a second prize (Details below). I have received... my allocation of tickets, so hurry for yours. I ran out during the last raffle. All proceeds go to the National Corvette Museum. 2012 Torch Red Coupe Raffle2nd Prize: Corvette Quilt Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2pm CT

See me at the next general meeting, call me (360) 779-4414, see me on Facebook, or email me !

Torch Red Exterior Transparent Removable Top Cashmere Interior with crossed flag Embroidery on headrests Dual Mode Performance Exhaust 6-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle shift 5-Spoke Chrome Aluminum Wheels 3 LT Package with Navigation, Sirius XM Radio, Bose premium speaker system

Battery Protection Package Memory Package, recalls 2 drivers “presets” For 6-2ay power seat, outside mirrors Museum R8C Delivery Program

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OCTOBER 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

NORTH

1 HIGHLAND

2 LOOP

CRUISE

3 4 5 6 General Meeting

7 8 Vettes for Vets

9 10 Columbus Day

11 E-Board

12 13 14 15 Game Night

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Highway Clean Up

30 31

29 Progressive Dinner

Jean Hansel – 1st Bill Shipley – 5th Richard Larvia – 7th Mark Shaffer – 8th Chuck Cooley –16th Rick Courson – 19th Clarrisa Bublitz – 26th Don Ames – 30th

Halloween

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THANKSGIVING PARTY

The Golitz’s — November 19th Saturday, 5 pm.

In honor of last year, dinner will be candlelight

CHRISTMAS PARTY The Drake’s — December 10th

Saturday, 5:00 pm.

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GAME NIGHT AT THE DRAKES By Cherlene Golitz

As we arrived, we didn't see many Corvettes. After the start time, Drake called Bill & Patti to ask where they were. Dinner began with 5 members. The lasagna was great, with crisp and cool salad and a tasty bread. The chocolate, caramel, nut tarts were hard to resist . . . especially when you were having a difficult time getting the cards you wanted - Comfort Food! We decided to play Hand and Foot with each of us playing as an individual rather than the usual teams. What FUN and what a challenge that ended up being. It was hard to get books . . . for most of us. After playing two hands, Bud had less than half the score of any of the other four members. The next hand Bud did well. The fourth hand he romped all over the rest of the members to win. We played from about 8 PM until just before midnight. No one was willing to even think of quitting. It was a fun evening filled with great fellowship and lots of laughter. Thank You Drake and Becky for hosting a fun Game Night.

Drake to Bill & Patti~ Where are you?

LOL one very serious Bud and a laughing Larry

Getting settled in to a long game of Hand and

Foot

Dinner is served !

The front door was accidentally left open and our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling and calling, my husband got in the car and went looking for him.

He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no luck. Finally he stopped beside a couple out for a walk and asked if they had seen our dog.

"You mean the one following your car ?" they asked.

DOG GONE!

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From the Editor: I would like to thank GOCC and its members for the support and condolences when my Mom passed away. It was very much appreciated. Bless you all, Harry Calhoun

The 2011 Kingfisher Award will be presented to Sara and Byron Kane at our May meeting. This annual award is Kitsap Audubon’s highest honor, and is awarded to an individual or couple who have given outstanding service to Kitsap Audubon for five or more years. Recipients are selected by the previous three Kingfisher Award recipients. The Kanes became involved in early 2006, when they took over maintenance of our data base, mail lists and membership dues reminders. Byron became a member of the KAS Board in 2007 and Sara joined the Board in 2010. Byron’s technical support of our digital projector has been invaluable.

Whenever there is work to be done, festivals, special events or projects, the Kanes are among the first to volunteer. They almost never miss a Kitsap Audubon meeting or Board meeting, and always pitch in to help. They are known for their warmth and enthusiasm, their generous spirit and their willingness to help, whether it’s sorting through the archives, staffing the Audubon booth at EcoFest, or taking responsibility for the mitten tree and food bank donations at our December program. Byron and Sara are a joy to work with and help make our meetings not only informative, but fun.

2011 Kingfisher Awardees Sara & Byron Kane

WHAT GOCC MEMBERS ARE DOING BESIDES DRIVING THEIR CORVETTES !

( from the May 2011 Kingfisher, the Local Chapter of the National Audubon Society )

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According to research by Specialty Equipment Market Association and Experian Automotive, as of 2009, there were approximately 750,000 Corvettes of all model years registered in the United States. Corvette owners were fairly equally distributed throughout the country, with the highest density in Michigan (3.47 per 1000 residents) and the lowest density in Utah, Mississippi, and Hawaii (1.66, 1.63, and 1.53 registrations per 1000 residents). 47% of them hold college degrees (significantly above the nationwide average of 27%), and 82% are between ages of 40 and 69 (median age being 53).

Here are a few photos' from past Vettes 4 Vets. The right one is the Line up at Bucks A & W in Port Orchard. The middle one is at Retsil after we arrive. The one on the left is us going up the hill at the Retsil after giving the Veterans a ride. The Veterans sure love the rides and we loving giving them rides.

If you would like to

host or lead an event, contact

BILL STONER 360-437-7870

Or ewsbill@olympus.net

If you are worried about it raining on a day you may want to plan an event, below is a website that has number of days it rained on each day.

http://www.komonews.com/weather/faq/4308877.html

Last Months Question. What was the last year for Chrome Bumpers on a Corvette. The Correct answer is 1973, the 72 has Chrome on front and back, the 74 is body colored front and back, the 73 has chrome back bumpers and a body colored front end.

Even if it does rain, GOCC still gets out and about !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Specialty_Equipment_Market_Association�

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CORVETTE HEAVEN

Turn the key and open the door; Exactly what living is for.

Take a moment and breathe in deep;

The smell of leather is so sweet.

Settle in and buckle up; get ready and Fire her up;

Excitement builds backing down the drive;

A perfect day for fun has finally arrived.

Escaping from the world and pressure we live in, Now entering the realm of Corvette heaven.

All troubles vanish as we drive away; Nothing can spoil this Corvette day.

Hardtops, convertibles, or ones with tee's, No finer a machine that anyone can see.

Come join me in heaven, get ready, get set,

As we will fly along in my Corvette

(Author Unknown)

RED CORVETTE

Serving 1 1/4 Cup Frangelico 1/4 Cup Midori melon liqueur 4 or 5 strawberries Ice to suit Directions: Blend all ingredients and pour into a cocktail glass. Enjoy !

WHAT YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GOCC E-BOARD GOCC Executive Board ( usually called the EBoard ) consists of the 4 Elected officers President, Bill Cooley; Vice President, Doug Carpenter: Secretary, Charmaine Courson; and Treasurer, Sally Kane. Also the Events Coordinator, Bill Stoner; Past President, Bill Shipley; and the Newsletter Editor, Harry Calhoun. Its function is to set policies per member referendum, make necessary expenditures for the operation of the club, ensure the operation of the club.

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OUR SPONSORS

GOCC CLUB SHIRTS Polo shirts with our club insignia embroidered on them are available in Navy Blue, Forest Green or Burgundy. Other colors can be ordered to match the color of your car. Your name can be added for an additional cost !

What was the first year of the Z06 ?

A. 1976 B. 1967 C. 1963 D. 2001

( Answer at General Meeting )

Contact Deedee Ellingson at 360-779-4414, email: deedeeellingson@wavecable.com or see her at the meetings. Other items are available too such as Jackets, Sweatshirts, Hats, Tote Bags, Coolers, most anything for your Corvette.

I AM ASKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO BRING REFRESHMENTS AND DRINKS TO THE THURSDAY

GOCC MEETING.

THANK YOU, CASSANDRA

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HAPPENING SOON Team Sports is moving to 1550 NE Riddell Road,

Redwood Plaza. Next to the DMV office.

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