Newsletter Volume 38 - Issue 8 August, 2005 Officers: President..........Kevin Mansfield 316-682-5882 Vice President........ Greg Esping 620-896-2810 Secretary.............. Mary Mehl 316-721-5011 Treasurer......... Gary Henderson 316-262-7165 Officer at Large.. Connie Fitzgibbons 316-250-3052 N.C.C.C. Governor......Monte Rans 620-327-2711 Newsletter Editor...... Kent Michael 316-682-4403 ACCC s Web Page..... http://members.cox.net/accc Message from the Prez... July started off with the ACCC annual Ice Cream Social that takes the place of the monthly club meeting. This event is our summer social event and little or no club business is conducted. It was so great to see the huge turn out and have the enjoyment of visiting with everyone over some great home made ice cream and cookies and brownies and other goodies. We had twenty one Corvettes turn out for the drive-and-eat that was hosted by Gene and Marcene Brown. We were led off to the southeast through the countryside to Winfield to the Ridge Restaurant for a good meal and a great time. I want to thank Gene and Marcene for great event. About midway through the month the ACCC went on a half day road trip to southern Kansas where Gipson is mined and took some scenic drives and ended up at a place called Buster s Saloon in Sun City. Twelve Corvettes and a metal SUV left Wichita and when we stopped for a break in Harper we picked up two more Corvettes. When we arrived at Buster s he had ribs and steaks in the smoker and served up some great red beers for those of us that wanted it. On the way down we hazed one of our new members just for fun. Ha! Mike Thompson and his mom were accidentally left behind and they weren t sure which way we went but we quickly missed them and were able to gather them back up, and all was well. I want to make another big apology to Mike and his mother for that. All and all a great time was had by all who attended. We still have a lot of great Corvette events in coming months, I hope everyone will be able to participate in some of them. I hope to see all of you at the meeting, Kevin. Page 1
August, 2005 Volume 38 - Issue 8 Minutes from the July 6, 2005 ACCC Meeting The July Ice Cream Social meeting was brought to order by President Kevin Mansfield. Approximately 42 members and guests showed up at Beech Lake for a beautiful evening of wonderful desserts and great camaraderie. We were all so anxious to get to the home made ice cream that not much of a meeting took place. Kevin did remind everyone of the drive and eat on July 8th and day trip to Sun City on July 16th. Kevin called for a show of hands for the Liberal weekend trip in August and only 4 people were interested so he will talk about that later. I want to make a correction to last months minutes I overlooked welcoming new guests Frank and Carolyn Dotson who own a white C5 and thank them for attending our club meeting. Kevin then said meeting adjourned and Let s Eat in favor of chocolate cake and brownies. Thanks to everyone who participated in making this month s meeting a success. Stay Healthy and Have Fun Secretary Mary Mehl Saturday, August 6th Drive & Eat We will be meeting at the Benton Antique Mall at 5:00 pm and leaving at 5:30 pm Hosted By: Doug & Mary Mehl Group Leaves Promptly at 5:30 PM Notice: For this month s Drive & Eat we will be meeting at the Benton Antique Mall, 850 N. Kansas, just off of Highway 254, in Benton, Kansas, at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 6th. We will be leaving from the Antique Mall promptly at 5:30pm. You will need some cash or your Turnpike Card. We will be getting on the Kansas Turnpike. Page 2
Volume 38 - Issue 8 August, 2005 Minutes from the July 20, 2005 ACCC E-Board Meeting E-board meeting was brought to order by President Kevin Mansfield at Connie and John Fitzgibbons home. We had a large agenda to go over and got right to business. Kevin went over this month s drive and eat sponsored by Doug and Mary Mehl leaving the Benton Antique Mall at 5:30 on Saturday August 6th. A reminder that club officer elections coming up and 3 positions will be open in November. Vice President Greg Esping is in charge of new member package s to be given out and in addition he will check on getting prices so that we can order new business cards for the club that will show correct information on them. Also Greg is needing more door prize items used for the monthly meetings, so if anyone wants to volunteer anything please get with Greg. Treasurer Gary Henderson reported $1275.00 savings and 804.57 in the checking account. Gary reported 2 new members Terry Pollard and Peter Levy joining our club. Secretary Mary Mehl had nothing new to report. Officer at Large Connie Fitzgibbons reported the club points chart is up to date at this time. Also she showed new corvette jackets that her and John just bought and will bring to club meeting to meet approval and will take orders. NCCC Governor Monte Rans discussed having the flyer s for the Summer Challenge Auto Cross on August 13th and 14th. The Funkahauna will be on Sunday September 11th and he will be making up a flyer to be handed out to everyone also this is a non sanctioned event. Newsletter Editor Kent Michael reported he will be making an updated membership directory and will update the events schedule. Old Business Sun City day trip was a success the drive was beautiful and great food, thanks Greg Esping for setting this event up. New Business the week end trip to Liberal, Kansas has been canceled for now may reschedule at other time. Another road trip coming up is the Bloomington Gold Premier Corvette Show in St Charles, Illinois more discussion next meeting Meeting adjourned. Havin Fun This Summer Secretary, Mary Mehl Panama Canal Cruise Update If you have always dreamed of taking a cruise and are just waiting for the right time ñ you will want to be a part of 4th Annual NCM Corvette Cruise to the Panama Canal January 13-23! Join Corvette Racingís Johnny OíConnell and hundreds of fellow Corvette enthusiasts for the time of your life aboard Royal Caribbean s Brilliance of the Seas as you enjoy the beauty and sites of Aruba, Costa Rica, Grand Cayman, and much more! Space is limited. The deadline to sign up for the cruise is September 5 and ocean-view and interior rooms are available at this time. We hope you can join us for this exciting adventure! Just ask a participant from any of our past Corvette Cruises ñ you donít want to miss being a part of a Corvette Cruise! Find out more and make your reservations by clicking here: http://www.ncmcruz.com/ or call our cruise coordinator, Sheri Durham-Velinsky at: 866-427-8938. Page 3
August, 2005 Volume 38 - Issue 8 July 28-31 July 29-31 August 3 August 6 August 6 August 13 August 13-14 August 20 August 26-28 September 7 32nd Annual Vettes On The Rockies, Beaver Run Resort, Breckenridge, Colorado 25th Anniversary Leadsled Spectacular, Thomas Park, Salina, August Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Doug & Mary Mehl WFO Guys Car Show, 3-10pm, Downtown, Augusta, Twilight Classic Car Show, New Market Square, 21st at Maize, Wichita, A.C.C.C. & Central Kansas Corvette Association Autocross, Old Naval Air Base, Yoder, 24th Annual Old Settlers Day Car Show, Mulvane, Corvettes at Carlisle, Carlisle, PA 2005 Schedule of Events September 9 September Drive and Eat, Hosted by: David & Gina DaMetz September 11 A.C.C.C, Funkahana September 16-18 Mid America Motorworks Corvette Funfest, Effingham, Illinois September 29 October 2 October 5 October 7 October 22-23 November 2 November 4 December 7 December 9 Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, Arkansas October Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Dale & Barbara Brotton Sedgwick Street Rodders Swap Meet, Kansas State Fairgrounds, Hutchinson, November Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Kevin & Paula Mansfield December Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Daryl & Cindy Burbach Page 4
Volume 38 - Issue 8 August, 2005 ACCC Treasure Report 7-21-05 Savings account Balance 6-15-05 $1275.00 Balance 7-21-05 $1275.00 Checking account Balance 6-15-05 $880.57 Expenses Check #711 Postmaster $76.00 Check #712 John Fitzgibbons $44.50 Check #713 Kent Michael $19.41 Balance 7-21-05 $740.66 Page 5
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Wichita, Kansas Membership Application Regular membership dues for A.C.C.C. are $50.00 per year for new members and $45.00 per year for renewals. Membership dues include A.C.C.C. spouse membership and one National Council of Corvette Clubs (N.C.C.C.) membership. Associate membership, designed for the non-corvette owner, is $25.00 per year for new members and $20.00 per year for renewals. Associate membership does not include spouse or N.C.C.C. membership. A.C.C.C. requires all members to be at least 18 years of age and hold a current valid driver's license. Dues for renewals are payable on September 1st and are considered delinquent after the November A.C.C.C. meeting. Renewals received after the November meeting will be considered as new. Memberships received after September 1st will be valid through the next calendar year. Please fill out this form and bring it to the next meeting of The or mail to: P.O. Box 813 Wichita, KS 67201 Checks should be made payable to: Regular Membership Associate Membership Amount Paid: $ Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Address: Home Phone: ( ) - Date of Birth: / / (City) (State) (Zip) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: E-Mail Address: Work Phone: ( ) - Spouse: Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: Date of Birth: / / Work Phone: ( ) - Year(s) and Type of Corvette(s) Currently Owned: Members Signature: Spouse Signature: Date / /
P.O. Box 813 Wichita, Kansas 67201 August, 2005 Newsletter Next Meeting Wednesday, August 3rd, 2005 7:00 P.M. Don Hattan Chevrolet 6000 Hattan Dr. Wichita, KS 67219 The meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Don Hattan Chevrolet, 6000 Hattan Drive, Wichita, Kansas unless otherwise stated. The Newsletter is published monthly for the members of the Air Capital Corvette Club and other Car Clubs who wish to share newsletters or information with our club. Non-members who would like to receive the newsletter can receive a one year subscription by sending $5.00 (to cover postage) to:, P.O. Box 813, Wichita, KS 67201