Hail from the Chief
By Lynn McKinlay
Richard and his show committee did an outstanding job as we could see from
the Wild West Vette Fest at the end of last month. Richard thanked his committee
members last month in the newsletter. I would just like to say it one more
time. Thank you all for a great job and super car show.
As you can see from the Calendar of Events, in this newsletter, we will have
elections for officers in January. As you saw in the bylaws, in last month's
newsletter, there is a Nominating Committee appointed by the executive officers.
If you have any aspirations in these areas do not hold back. Let me know
of your desires.
The calendar also reflects that the end of summer is near. The Bald Eagle's
mind is turning from rubber on the road to skis on the snow. We do, however,
have time left for some short weekend runs.
Wanda asked me to say a few words about the Elko Show. There were 250 cars
from California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Idaho, and Utah. Ten
cars represented our club and we were awarded four trophies -- Fred and Wanda
Hughes, Randy and Joyce Wagner, Marvin and Mary Kay Bennett, and Lynn and
Betty McKinlay.
A trophy for club participation was not given during the awards assembly.
The subject came up on the front steps of the Elko Convention Center. I made
an inquiry of their club member in charge of awards. She asked if I was from
the Corvettes of Southeast Idaho. Upon my affirmative response she
asked me to wait there and ran back into the Convention Center. She returned
with and presented the trophy to our group.
Last year our club decided that if the club won such a trophy and the president
was there for the presentation, the trophy would become his personal property.
I accepted with great honor.
I guess I had better say something about dinner on Saturday evening. Oh my!
We all sat around a long table down the middle of the room. We were there
for at least two hours. We enjoyed excellent food and one another's company.
The trip over and back was fun. On the way over we had a minor side trip
around Twin Falls. On the way back we went through Utah. The Casino in West
Wendover has a fabulous lunch buffet.
Thanks to Wayne and Pam Valentine for taking care of the September meeting
at Wingers.
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you
have gotten.
YOU CANNOT TEACH A MAN ANYTHING; YOU CAN ONLY HELP HIM FIND IT WITHIN HIMSELF.
Galileo
That is all from the Bald Eagle this month.
Minutes from the September
Meeting
By Lynn McKinlay
from Wayne Valentine
Another meeting of the Corvette Club was held September 12 at
Wingers. Seven or eight couples attended and enjoyed
the meal.
Vice President Wayne Valentine called the meeting to order.
Items of Business:
The Soda Springs Run on the 15th was discussed.
Cleanup on the 16th with a BBQ at the Bennett's was discussed.
Thanks again to Richard and the Wild West Vette Fest Show Committee.
The Gamblers Run, Morrodders Car 14th Annual Show, was discussed.
Vice President Valentine introduced Bob and Julie Thompson. All admired their
C5 convertible. They will make great new members. Thanks to Sam and Janet
Miller for introducing them to our club.
After the meeting a cruise was organized and enjoyed. The Sonic Drive-in on 17th Street was viewed.
| Wanda Pincock | 3 |
| Wendy Farmer | 6 |
| Wanda Hughes | 12 |
| Frank Smith | 14 |
| Jeff Staffon | 22 |
| ReaAnn Denny | 25 |
ROAD CLEANUP
Marvin and Mary Kay Bennett were in charge of the Road Cleanup this past Sunday, September 16, 2001 starting at 10 a.m. There were 27 people present who picked up 98 bags of litter. The Bennett's had a great BBQ at there home after the cleanup at about 2 p.m. The weather cooperated and was not too hot. All had a good time.
VETTE FEST WILD WEST STYLE
By Ben Sanchez
The weekend of August 24-26, 2001 found West Yellowstone, Montana adorned
with more than 100 beautiful Corvettes amongst its spectacular scenery. There
was good food and lots of fun for all participants. Chairpersons and committee
members -- give yourselves a pat on the back. It's obvious you know what
you're doing when it comes to putting on this major event.
West Yellowstone, gateway to Yellowstone National Park, provides a perfect
backdrop of scenery, shopping, and restaurants to accommodate everyone's
taste.
The show started early afternoon on Friday as cars began pulling in, and
entrants picked up their registration packets and settled into their rooms.
At Friday night's icebreaker, old acquaintances were renewed and new friendships
begun as people milled about the Gray Wolf Inn
sampling the snacks and goodies supplied by the club.
Saturday's events started with a parade through West Yellowstone streets.
There were plenty of activities including a funkhana and a 60-mile poker
run through some of the Montana's most beautiful scenery. Saturday's festivities
ended with a tasty Dutch-oven dinner served in the historic Union Pacific
Railroad Dining Hall. There was also a dance where D.J., Bob Ziel played
golden oldies into the wee hours of the morning for those who could
stay up that late.
Sunday was dedicated to the show-n-shine with rags down and hoods up around
10 a.m. This was when the serious voting and tallying began. Prizes and awards
followed around 12:30 p.m., allowing us travelers plenty time for a good
start on our return trips.
It's obvious you have refined this operation because from start to finish
the show ran flawlessly. If anyone needed help all they had to do was look
for one of the Show's committee members; you couldn't miss 'em.
Since 1995 the show has grown considerably with cars coming from almost all
the western states but has kept its down home flavor and relaxed atmosphere.
Thanks for a great weekend; we're looking forward to next year.
Calendar of Events for 2001
October
Scotty's
16 Texas Roadhouse -- Business Mtg. 7:00 PM
6-13 Albuquerque Road Trip -- M. Bennett
18 Scotty's
November
Scotty's
8 Johnny Carinos -- Business Mtg. - 7:00 PM
15 Scotty's
December
Christmas Party -- Mountain River Ranch -- I have estimated about 30 people for this event.
The following is part of their letter:
"Our guests meet in Rock Bottom Springs to check in and enjoy a complimentary cup of hot cider. The horse-drawn sleighs will meet you in town to take you to the theater. On the sleigh ride sing Christmas carols as you cross the snow-covered fields in the frosty air. At the Meadow Muffin Dinner Theatre, you will be greeted by an atmosphere decorated with Christmas cheer as well as the music of our talented entertainers. You will enjoy a delicious meal consisting of Cornish Hen or Prime Rib; Idaho baked potato, mixed vegetables, tossed green salad, garlic sourdough bread and dessert. Hot cider and coffee are complimentary and are available all evening. Our own unique brand of entertainment will put you in touch with the holiday spirit and keep you laughing until you sides ache."
Cornish Hen $26 + tax
Prime Rib $34 + tax
I could use a special event chairperson. Any one interested please call me a call and I will give you the details.
January 2002 Mtg. -- Elections --Business Mtg.
Corvette Meets
(Reprint from old newsletter)
There are usually more nice Corvettes than you've seen in one spot. And they've been cleaned and shined to their best. And there are small groups of people clustered here and there talking Corvettes and about last year's meet and maybe about somebody's new car. And there's meeting old friends you haven't seen since fall when you put your car away, and there's seeing new friends you made at West Yellowstone or Elko or Boise or Billings, one of those places you meet such nice people. And there's the learning you get from those "pros" whom you always find at meets who have unending knowledge of Corvettes and who can be so helpful. There's the joy of having your car sitting in the midst of so many nice cars, and the joy of preparing it and showing it beside all those pros. And there's the fun of lining up and being a part of a parade of Corvettes that get so much attention as they wind their way through town. And the fun of the poker run where it seems so impossible but is so easy to draw five cards that don't look anything alike nor fit any kind of poker hand, and the fun of finding those people who could actually get a poker hand worse than yours. And occasionally there's that opportunity to help someone who is having trouble and the good feeling you get when you see so many people willing to help a fellow Corvetter. And there is the fun of participation that comes from helping in some little way in making the event happen. And the mixed feelings when it's all over of knowing it's ending but of having been a part of something you enjoyed so much. It's one of those things you are glad you took the time to be a part of because the rewards were so much more than you expected.