The Prez Box
by Ron Bone
The golden days of
summer are upon us, which means that Wild West Vette Fest is just around the
corner. There will be many things to
enjoy: a parade, a poker run, an autocross, a show-and-shine, lots of beautiful
cars to ogle, lots of friendships to make or renew, and more. This show is the premier event of the year
for the Corvettes of Southeast Idaho, our Grand Finale.
So why is
participation by our club members so poor?
A recent check revealed that the only club members registered are those
who are serving on our show committee.
This speaks volumes to an issue we discussed at length earlier this year
– whether or not to continue having a show every year. At that time, there were strong and valid
sentiments expressed in favor of keeping things the same. We may need to revisit that issue at a
future meeting based
on what we are seeing. But, for this
year, we are committed.
So this is the
plea. Register and come to the
show. You’re going to have a great time
for not a lot of money. And we need you
to serve as visual statements of our commitment, as roving ambassadors, and as
helpers with a myriad of ancillary jobs.
An abbreviated
version of the registration form is included in this newsletter. I really hope to see you at the show!
June Meeting
Minutes
by Peggy Bone
The monthly meeting was held
June 16, 2004 at Big Juds Country Diner in Archer. President Ron Bone called the meeting to
order at 8:00 P.M. There were 24 members
in attendance. Ron acknowledged everyone
having a birthday in June.
Ron discussed our allotment
of funds from the Corvette specialty license plate program. As of June 1, 2004 our allotment of the
program funds was $4,527. We requested
$2,500 of that amount for the charities previously selected by a vote of the
club members; $500 will be given to each charity. We will leave the balance in the fund for
future allotments to charities. There
was a discussion as to when the checks would be delivered. We plan to coordinate all presentations of
checks to the charities to occur in one day, and will have a caravan of club
members. The calling tree will notify
members of the date of the presentations.
Bill Madsen asked for volunteers to approach potential sponsors
in the
Snake River IBA (Ken & Linda Olsen) $250
Robinson’s Paint & Glass –
The Relay Station $250
Big Juds Country Diner $100
Bill Waters now has the name tags for new club members. Members who do not yet have their nametags
should contact Bill. Bill also discussed
hatpins for our annual show. He
suggested that the new pins not be dated, but just use the State of
e-Bay. Trish Bargman said that we are one of the few clubs still selling hatpins.
Janet Miller brought up the subject of upcoming
parades. Rexburg is having a parade on
July 3 and
Tommy Taylor talked about participating in Chubbuck Days
August 9-14. The parade will be on
Saturday, August 14. There are some
Corvette owners in
Randy Wagner presented the club with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Idaho Falls Police Department for our support and service to the D.A.R.E. Program. Randy thanked everyone who helped.
Trish Bargman read a Thank You note from one of the families the club helped at Christmas.
Ron announced that our Christmas Party is planned for December 17, 2004 at The Teton Grille.
Our next monthly meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2004, 7:00 P.M., at the Relay Station in St. Anthony.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
August Birthdays
Brian Novak 1
Jeff Zollinger 3
Brian Forman 6
Lori Walsh 11
Fred Hughes 13
Ron Bone 19
Betty Elliott 23
Randy Wagner 25
Ben Sanchez 27
Red Vette Gathering!
Hi Fellow Corvetter,
Please pardon my unsolicited mail. I just wanted to find out if you have or you
know someone that has a Red or a Black Vette and you think they might be
interested in attending either the Red Vette Gathering-Reno (October-2004)
or the Black Vette Gathering-Las Vegas, NV (April-2005) www.corvettecruzin.com) please
forward this email to them or have them email one of these email addresses to
receive a registration form:
blackvettegathering-lasvegas@corvettecruzin.com
or
redvettegathering-reno@corvettecruzin.com
Also, if you have a vanity plate and would like it on my website for people to
see, go to: www.corvettecruzin.com
and click on the Vanity Plate link and send the info to me....
Thank you for your time...
Rocky Pearson
Club Shirts Are In
by Ron Bone
If you were among
those who ordered a club shirt, then your ship has arrived. We will distribute the shirts at our next
monthly meeting on August 12th at the Purple Gecko. Be sure to come and collect yours.
Also, if you are a
newer member who has not received your name badge, we’ll be passing them out at
the next meeting, too.
Sounds like a good
meeting to attend!
2004 Coming Events Calendar
by Ron Bone
August 1: Late
registration starts for
August 5: Thursday evening drive-in at the Ammon Sonic Drive-In, 7:00 P.M. Continue on the first Thursday of each month throughout the summer.
August 7: Rally to present club donations to
charities. Meet at the old Ernst
parking lot on West Broadway in
August 12: Monthly
CSEI Meeting at The Purple Gecko, 7:00 P.M.
The Purple Gecko is located on
August 14: Chubbuck Days 2004. Parade at 10:00 A.M., festival at
August 14: Black Vette Meet in
August 19: Thursday evening drive-in at the Rexburg Sonic Drive-In, 7:00 P.M. Continue on the third Thursday of each month throughout the summer.
August 21: Taylor
Chevrolet 10th Annual Corvette, Classic, Hot Rod & Antique Car
Show & Cruise. No entry fee
event hosted by Taylor Chevrolet,
August 27-29: Wild
West Vette Fest 2004 at West
September 10-12:
September 12-18: Corvettes of
September 11: Lewistown (
December 17: Christmas Party at the Teton Grille, 7:00 P.M.