Board Member’s Report

August 2021 Newsletter

National Corvette Restorers Society – Oklahoma Chapter

President’s Comments—As we exit from this Covid-19 Pandemic and begin a life of reasonableness, it’s time to spend time with friends and family—time to enjoy life again. I’m looking forward to seeing our membership getting back together to visit and talk about our favorite car - the CORVETTE!

Our next meeting is Saturday, August 7th, 2021 at our usual place.

Planned Event will be by Tom Parsons giving us an update on the A26 Restoration.

NCRS OK Chapter President Bud Jessee

Membership Chairman’s Comments — Our current membership roster sits at 103 members with 54% of those having paid their 2021 dues. If you have not paid your dues, I encourage you to do that. If you are unsure if you have paid or not, then call me or see me (at the

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 Up Coming Events

2 July Meeting Notes

3 A Friends Passing

5 Members Classified Page

6 Membership Info

August’s presentation is going to be by Tom Parson. He will discuss the restoration and history of a historic WWII aircraft. The Douglas A-26 Invader (designated B-26 between 1948 and 1965) is an American twin-engined light bomber and ground attack aircraft. Built by Douglas Aircraft Company during World War II, the Invader also saw service during several major Cold War conflicts. A limited number of highly modified United States Air Force aircraft served in Southeast Asia until 1969. It was a fast aircraft capable of carrying a large bomb load. A range of guns could be fitted to produce a formidable ground-attack aircraft.

AUGUST’s PRESENTATION!

Monthly Meeting — 1st Saturday Monthly

Ollie’s Station Restaurant, 4070 Southwest Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74107

Dues Reminder—If you have not paid your 2021 Chapter Dues, they should be paid as soon as possible. You Can bring them to the next meeting or mail them to the chapter. (See Page 2)

https://www.ncrs.org/ok/

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UPCOMING EVENTS

If I’ve missed an event that you would like to see posted, please e-mail me directly and I’ll get the word out. Contact Mike Aichele @ 918-804-3105 or [email protected].

NE OKLAHOMA SCCA AUTOCROSS:

• August 22, 2021 — #7, Davis Field Muskogee

• September 12, 2021 — #8, Fair Meadows at Tulsa State Fairgrounds

• October 19, 2021 — #9 Davis Field, Muskogee

• November 7, 2021 — #10, Fair Meadows, Tulsa State Fairgrounds

HALLETT MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT: [SOUTH OF THE HALLETT (NO. 99) EXIT OF THE CIMARRON TURNPIKE HIGHWAY 412 (WEST OF TULSA)]

• August 10, 2021 — Hallett Race School, 8:30AM – 5:00PM

• Corvette, Central Region

• October 15 -17, 2021 — World Racing League T+8+8

• October 22, 2021 — Kart Test & Tune Practice Day

• October 23-24, 2021 — Kart MARRS National Championship, Karters of America Racing Triad

C0MPETITION MOTORSPORTS ASSOCIATION (COMMA), HALLETT • Round 5, September 10-12, 2021

• Round 6, October 29-30, 2021

CAR SHOWS AND SWAP MEETS:

• Every Tuesday Night, 7846 E 51st St, Tulsa (till Oct) @ (“Steak Suffers”)

• Last Saturday each month, Cars and Coffee, Stillwater OK, 3100 N Husband St, Stillwater 8:30AM-12:00PM

• September 18, 2021, GCCM-Car Show, Owasso HS, 12901 E 56th St N Owasso OK, 9:00AM – 12:PM (Owasso HS)

• September 18,2021, Annual Ford Powered Round Up, 1st Baptist Church 13307 E 96th St N, Owasso, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• September 25, 2021, Route 66 Cruisers Annual Car Show Claremore Lake

• October 1 & 2, 2021, Route 66 Cruisers Fall Swap Meet

• November 6, 2021, Mopars in the Park, Tulsa Raceway Park

• November 20, 2021 T-Town Wheelers Hot Wheels Show & Sale 9:00AM- 3:00 PM

• February 18-20, 2022 Starbird Car Show, Expo Square (Indoors)

July Meeting / Get Together — I’ve added a few pictures from our get togeth-er at the facilities where Mike Smith and Kelly Bolton have purchased their new “Man Caves” for their cars and other memorabilia. Thanks to Mike & Kelly for opening up their new digs for us to investigate. Their new digs is called “Garage Condos Tulsa (GCT)” and is located at 8720 South Elwood Ave, Tulsa, Oklahoma (West of Jones River-side Airport). Phase II is just beginning, so if interested you can contact GCT at 918-878-9039.

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Russell Denis Grimm October 20, 1950 ~ January 6, 2021 (age 70)

Obituary & Services

Obituary A private family memorial service celebrating the life of Russell D. “Russ” Grimm was held at 2 PM Wednesday at the First United Meth-odist Church in Bixby. Russ passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his home in Bixby. He was 70 years old. Russ was born October 20, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Richard and Jacqueline (Moore) Grimm. Russ primarily grew up in Albuquerque where his father worked for the federal government. He was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America, ultimately earning the honorable rank of Eagle Scout. During his junior year in high school, the family relocated to Moline, Illinois where he would graduate with the Class of 1968. While attending the University of Central Oklahoma, Russ was introduced to Marsha Brown. The couple married June 29, 1979 at the Village United Methodist Church in Oklahoma City. Russ gained employment in Tulsa where they would spend 40 wonderful years together while raising their children, Ryan and Whitney. Russ and Marsha have lived in Bixby since 1980. Russ continued his adventures in scouting throughout adulthood. He served as Scoutmaster for Broken Arrow Troop 999, was involved with the Wood Badge national leadership course, as well as adult leadership training within the organization. The Grimm family are longtime members of the First United Methodist Church in Bixby. Russ has been a devoted leader in the youth group, served on numerous committees through the years, and always volunteered his time during the annual church ski trip. Russ spent his entire working life in the wholesale plumbing business. He was employed by Cen-tral Floor Distributors, Ferguson Enterprises, and most recently, Heatwave Supply. Russ re-tired in October of 2020 following a long and successful career. A collector and restorer of automobiles, Russ had an impressive collection of Corvettes. He even served as a judging chairman with the National Corvette Restorers Society. Russ also col-lected Lionel Trains, Boy Scout pocket- knives, and endless magazines about trains and automo-biles. He had a room upstairs in his home in which his loved ones joyfully called the “train wreck” room. Russ’ most recent project was the restoration of a 1951 Ford pickup. Russ is survived by his wife, Marsha of Bixby; his children, Ryan Grimm and wife Kendra of Denver, and Whitney Grimm of Bixby; his granddaughter, Finnley, who was Russ’ pride and joy; his sisters, Linda Smith of Stroud, Pam White and her husband, Gary of York, South Carolina, and his brother, David Grimm and wife, Becky of Tucson, his sister-in-law, Nancy Nakayama and husband, Yas of Broken Arrow; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved him dear-ly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Boy Scouts of America.

A FRIENDS PASSING

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JULY GET TOGETHER PICTURES AT GCT

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MEMBERS CLASSIFIED PAGE (Wanted, For Sale or Service)

Got something for sale or a service you can provide to other Chapter Members? Give me a call and I’ll put it in the newsletter!!!!!! Mike Aichele (918) 804-3105

CHAPTER SPONSOR CHAPTER CLASSIFIED

FOR FREE—After market C5 Corvette, Right front fender, still in the box, never used.

Don’t forget to visit our website for some up-to-date in-formation about what is going on in the Chapter.

https://www.ncrs.org/ok/

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

National Corvette Restorers Society E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: (513)760-6277 Fax: (513) 201-8875 https://www.ncrs.org/join/ncrs-benefits.php

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