MACC TRACKS MONTHLY NEWSLETTER November 2013 www.midalcorvette.com 2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS President & Executive Board Member: Wayne Allen Vice President & Executive Board Member: David Overton Secretary & Executive Board Member: Carol Harding Treasurer & Executive Board Member: Jim Harris Past President & Executive Board Member: Hoke Graham Membership: Sara Boehme NCM Ambassador: Fred Atkins Newsletter: Joy Wade Web Site Chair: Thom Williamson Social Chair: Linda Barnes Sunshine Chair: Babs Lucas Message from the President: Wayne Allen Heading toward another year s end, it has been a very active and successful year for MACC. There are still lots of things planned for 2013. Watch our emails and Facebook site. Parades, National Corvette Museum trip and the MACC annual Christmas party are some more upcoming adventures where you can drive your Corvette. Members are buying and selling Corvettes right and left, so be aware for new drives for yourself. The big mystery is who will be the next C7 owner? Stay aware and stay tuned in for the next exciting Corvette EXTRAVAGANZA!
Message from the Vice President: David Overton October was a fun month! Jane and Jocko hosted the annual MACC Road Rally / Poker Run on Oct. 13. Trophies were awarded, and we had a great meal and fellowship after the Road Rally. Many thanks to Jane and Jocko for hosting this fun event. A group from MACC went to Hackneyville to attend their charity car show on Oct.19. Frank Roncadori won best of show in his 1966 Chevelle. Several MACC members won money from the money tree. Finishing up the month, Wayne and Donna Allen hosted the annual Halloweenie Roast. We all enjoyed fun, food, and fellowship at the Boo Barn. Thanks Donna and Wayne. Coming on November 8 th, we will be taking a road trip to the Tail of the Dragon with the Corvette cruisers of Atlanta. The UAB homecoming parade is November 1 st and the Veteran s Day Parade is Nov. 11 th. Let s not forget to give thanks for all the family and friends we are blessed with this Thanksgiving. As always, drive your Corvette and have fun. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Don Ghareeb s Garage Hoke Graham pictures by Sara Boehme MACC members had a special treat after our monthly meeting on Oct. 20. Don Ghareeb, one of our MACC members, allowed us to tour his beautiful garage, and view his amazing car collection. Don has many beautiful and rare Corvettes, a stainless top rare Cadillac, a magnificent Bentley, a new Aston Martin, a California Ferrari, a " Hi Boy", and a beautifully restored Thunderbird. Don is also the first member of MACC to own a 2014 C7 Corvette, which was included in the collection we toured. Our gracious host provided cookies and popcorn while describing his collection. MACC members enjoyed this beautiful, clean and organized facility. It was a great day for automobile lovers! Thank you Don and staff for your hospitality.
Membership News Sara Boehme We have added a new couple to the club membership: Danny and Carrol Tichnell Morris, Al 2006 Machine Silver Corvette Please be sure to welcome these members to our club, and make them feel welcome when you see them. Dues Reminder Sara Boehme Please remember that it is time to pay dues for 2014. You can bring them to the next meeting if you want to, or mail them to Sara Boehme, 208 East Linwood Dr, Homewood, Al 35209. Checks should be made out to Mid Alabama Corvette Club or MACC. Dues are still $25 if you are single and $50 if married. Let s all have another wonderful year with our club. Some of you have not yet signed up on the new website. Remember, your user name and password from the old site will not get you into the member s only section of the new one. Please sign up so you can take full advantage of this. If you have any questions or trouble with it, just let me know and I ll help you out. Sara8464@yahoo.com National Corvette Museum News Fred Atkins The NCM Mobile App is now available! The National Corvette Museum now offers a mobile app for smart phones. The free app can be downloaded via Apple itunes, Google Play, the Fast App site, or by searching for Corvette Museum. Users of the app will be able to easily access our virtual tour with audio tour clips to accompany their visit to the Museum, video clips, recent news/blog postings, general museum information, upcoming events, exhibits, the Corvette café menu and more. Corvette Nation Films at NCM Corvette Nation is a multi-episode TV series on Discovery Velocity Network. The show stars hosts Bill Stephens who is a Corvette enthusiast and television producer. Stay up to date on the latest episodes by following them on twitter @ Corvette TV.
Mid-Alabama Corvette Club has confirmed a plant tour for Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:30 am. The Museum tour begins at 2:30 pm. Group reservation will be made at the La Quinta Inns & Suites (270-783-0083). Call by Nov. 8TH. Reservation will be made at Rafferty's restaurant & bar at 7:00 pm Thursday night. Jocko s Road Rally / Poker Run Donna Allen Cars met at Leeds Plaza Shopping Center, traveled a scenic route, and ended up at the beautiful home of Jocko and Jane Lewis. The time to match was 1 minute and 41 seconds. Winners were: First Place - Brad Davis and his navigator Carol Stewart Second Place Terry and Toby Truitt Third Place Brad Gaskins Fourth Place Charlie and Robin Carter Fifth Place Hoke and Charlotte Graham The highly sought after DAL award went to Jason and Joy Winchester. Welcome to MACC Jason and Joy! After awards were presented, a BBQ dinner was enjoyed by all.
Corvette Trivia Thom Williamson 1967 Corvette Trivia This was the year the Corvette L-88 made its debut at LeMans. It is also the last of what is known as the Corvette midyears (1963~1967). Due to removal of trim, the 1967 Corvette was the least adorned of these model years. Functional side fender vents went from three to five slots, the parking brake lever was moved to the transmission tunnel between the seats and the backup lights were relocated to an area above the rear license plate. Production numbers were 8,504 coupes and 14,436 convertibles. A coupe cost $4,388.75 and the leather seat option added a whopping $79. There were 5 engine choices and 4 different transmissions available.
Woodland Hills Fall Fest Car Show Donnie and Jilda Hulsey MACC was well represented at the Woodland Hills Fall Fest Car Show on Saturday October 12, 2013 in Bessemer Alabama. Those attending were Luther and Frankie Pardue, Jocko Lewis, Donnie and Jilda Hulsey, David and Phyllis Overton, Charlie and Robin Carter, and Joe and Peg Planson. The car show was hosted by Luther and Frankie Pardue s Church. Jocko Lewis won $100 prize for the "Best Overall" Car of Show! 2013 Walk to Defeat ALS-Regions Park-October 12, 2013 Joy Wade
MACC members Sara Boehme and Joy Wade joined Jeannie Promer and members of the Promer family in the 2013 Walk to Defeat ALS. John Promer was a founding member of MACC. We walked in John s honor and in the honor of others who suffer from ALS. Along with John, Bob Stewart, a long time MACC member was recently lost to this debilitating disease. Several other members were unable to attend the walk, but made donations to ALS research in John s name. Corvette Cruisers News Sara Boehme The Corvette Cruisers bowling league is having a great time this season. We bowl every Monday night at Vestavia Bowl from 6:00 until about 8:30 through the end of November. Come out to see us some night and enjoy the fun and laughs we have. If you would be interested in subbing when one of the regulars can t come, please let me know by email sara8464@yahoo.com, or telephone 305-8721. Upcoming Events Linda Barnes 11/11/2013 Veterans Day Parade- cars needed, RSVP to Wayne Allen 11/17/2013 MACC monthly meeting 11/23/2013 Northshore Corvette Club "Vettes Giving Back" Louisiana 12/6/2013 MACC Christmas Party at Grayson Valley Country Club, RSVP to Linda Barnes 12/7/2013 Alabaster Christmas parade lots of fun, and we can throw candy,beads,stuffed animals
Fun at the Boo Barn Pictures by Sara Boehme and Carol Harding
Christmas Party News Donna Allen ELVIS IS GOING TO BE IN THE HOUSE! Yes he will be at the MACC Christmas Party. Grayson Valley Country Club December 6, 2013 Cash Bar at 6 PM Dinner at 7 PM Party till 9PM $20.00 per person, club picks up the other half. Make your checks out to MACC Need to have your money by November 17, 2013. Mail your checks to: Linda Barnes 845 Greystone Highlands Dr. Birmingham, AL 35242 Or you can bring your money to the meeting November 17. This is going to be a great party!
Mid Alabama Corvette Club Meeting Sunday, Nov 17, 2013 Johnny Ray s Bar B Q 2252 Pelham Parkway Pelham, Al 35124 This is in the strip mall behind Dairy Queen on Hwy 31 where Hwy 119 runs into it. Eat at 1:00, Meet at 2:00 Hope to see all of you there. AMERICA STILL BUILDS ROCKETS!