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O C Vettes President’s Message

November 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: OCV President’s Message

OCV Holiday Party Information

Schedule of Events

Slauson’s Anniversary Party

Melt in Your Mouth Fun Food Fact

OCV September Social Report

Chili Cook-off Party

Car For Sale

Corvette Super Sports Show

OCV Member News

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Edwards AFB Trip Planned

Business Meeting Minutes

Corvette Caravan Newsletter

Car Show Info/Flyers

General Club Information

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The clocks have just gone back so every day feels like a lie in, it’s

officially ok to start getting excited about Christmas. (48 days)

Welcome to November the month of thankfulness.

11th Veteran's Day honors all members of the Armed Forces who

served this country valiantly, and in a very big way. They served and

fought to protect us, to keep our country safe, and to preserve our way

of life. Veterans gave their time, and risked their lives for you and me.

In some cases, they made the ultimate sacrifice.

13th Care Giver Appreciation Day, This is a very important day of

recognition for the tens of millions of Americans, who selflessly give

their time to care for those who are ill, disabled, or elderly.

22nd Thanksgiving is a very important holiday, especially in the busy

lives of Americans. It is a time to kick back and relax, watch a football

game or go to a movie, and enjoy a huge feast. It's also time for us to

give thanks to our God, for the things he has bestowed upon us and

upon this great nation. There is no nation in the world that has more to

be thankful for than us.

“Each day I am thankful for nights that turned into mornings, friends

that turned into family, and dreams that turned into reality.” Anonymous

Thank you Ron and Val Molendyk for hosting our October social !!!!

Janet Cherry

Monthly Social Info No Social in November due to Thanksgiving holiday

The OCV Holiday Party on board the Queen

Mary is all set for Dec 9. The champagne

brunch will be from 11:30 until 2:30. Attendees

may tour the ship afterwards. To caravan to the

brunch, meet at the south parking lot of Macy’s

at Cerritos Mall (located at South St and the I-

605) for a 10:30 AM departure. If you drive on

your own, plan to arrive at the Queen Mary by

11:30 AM. From I-710 S, go to S Harbor Scenic

Dr. in Long Beach. Take exit 1A from I-710 S.

Continue on S Harbor Scenic Dr. to the Queen

Mary. Parking is paid for the entire day. A

special section is reserved for OCV. Tell the

attendant that you are part of the OCV group.

Handicap parking is also available.

Holiday Party Information

Schedule of Events OCV Events in Blue and Italic. For more info contact Janet Cherry at (562) 544-1053.

November 2018 O C Vettes Orange Pits Newsletter

DATE EVENT HOST

Dec 4 OCV General Business Meeting, 7 PM, Citrus Café, 1481

Edinger Ave, Tustin

Dec 9 O C Vettes Holiday Party Champagne Brunch on the

Queen Mary. 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach. Caravan

from Cerritos Mall Macy’s parking lot leaving at 10:30

AM or meet at the Queen Mary at 11:30.

Leo and Donna

Mann

Jan 20, 2019 Corvette Pirates Cruise, Carnival Dream. See flyer page 36.

Feb 2 San Juan Capistrano Classic Car Show, SJC Community

Center/Sports Park, 25925 Camino Del Avion, SJC. See flyer

page 37.

Feb 15 Tour of Ewards Air Force Base Tony Siragusa

Apr 4-7, Palm Desert “Fun in the Sun” Weekend, Inn at Deep

Canyon, Reservations (800) 253-0004

Jane Wheeler,

Donna Mann, Ellie

Cranston

Apr 12-14 Long Beach Grand Prix, Long Beach

May 2-5 2019 Las Vegas and Route 66 Fun Run Weekend. Fun Run

flyer page 38.

Ron Molendyk,

Michael Molendyk

May 19 Plastic Fantastic Car Show, Embarcadero Park, San

Diego. Registration opens Jan 2, 2019.

Aug 22 2019 Corvette Caravan to Bowling Green KY

M&M Melt-your-mouth Fun Fact THERE’S A LOT OF NOSTALGIA FOR TAN M&MS

In the mid ‘90s, Mars decided that having both a tan and brown M&M was redundant and a bit too dreary

for a modern candy brand. So the company decided to replace tan with pink, purple or blue in a consumer

voting campaign that proved immensely popular. Fans eventually chose blue, of course, but 20 years later

there are those who look back fondly on tan as a muted relic of a bygone era. In the spirit of Paul Hethmon,

there have even been a few online petitions for the company to bring back tan.

Slauson’s 50th Anniversary Party Longtime OCV members Don and Betsy

Slauson recently celebrated their 50th wedding

anniversary with a party at their Bakersfield

home. Several OCV members drove up to share

the special day. The party was put on by their

children. There were about 75 people in

attendance. Guests came from their old and new

Corvette clubs and churches, as well as

neighborhood and friends and family. There

were toasts and Don even sang a song to Betsy.


The October OCV Spooky Social was held Oct

16th at Benjie’s Deli in Tustin. Thirty-five people

attended. Many wore Halloween attire in honor

of the holiday. Everyone had a great dinner of

classic deli sandwiches and other entrees. Our

hosts, Ron and Val Molendyk and Michael and

Michelle Molendyk and their family provided

goody bags for all the attendees. There were

also gift prizes for a raffle after dinner. Donna

Mann won the top prize of a dinner for two at

Benjie’s. Many thanks to the Molendyk family for

organizing this annual event.

October Social Report

Ron and Barbara Pavek

Ron & Val Molendyk, Michael & Michelle Molendyk & family

Richard & Carol Thompson, Donna Mann, Bill & Terri Kupper Mark & Rosemary Shearer, Larry & Nancy Ward

Barb Hall, Phil Duvall, Jerry & Jane Wheeler Dorothy Treece, Lynda Fox

Frank Reese and Carole Howard, Joe Goff and Teri Goff Henry & Sue Walker


Chili Cook-off Party October 6th was the date of the somewhat

annual OCV Chili Cook-off. There were forty six

people on hand to find out who had the best chili

recipe. Everyone met at the spacious home of

Bob and Masako Burggraf with crock pots full of

chili, hot dogs, appetizers, salads, biscuits, corn

bread and all the fixin’s for a great chili contest.

The event started with a trivia game that let

everyone get a little better acquainted about

their past lives. Janet Cherry won, proving she

has had a very interesting life so far. Then it was

on to the chili tasting. There were sample cups

so everyone could take lots of tastes. When the

ballots were counted, Sue Lookman won 3rd

place, Cecil Blattenberg won 2nd place and the

big winner was Jerry Wheeler with his secret

ingredient. It was a great afternoon and many

thanks go out to Bob and Masako and everyone

else who helped plan, lent furniture and provided

prizes for the event.

Nancy Ward checks the chili table set up

Tony Siragusa, Richard Thompson and Sue Fossek

Judy & Gary Oedekerk. Leo Mann, Janet Cherry, Henry Walker

Carole Howard, Bob & Cecil Blattenberg, Tony Siragusa, Bill

Kupper

Art and Robyn Rosen and Fred and Sue Fossek

Corvettes for Sale

Masako Burggraf, Sue Walker, Jan & Tram Hartzog


Bob Burggraf manned the grill and kept the hot dogs coming

Vicky Siragusa, Terri & Bill Kupper

Ted Feduska, Bob & Cecil Blattenberg, Nancy Ward,

Rosemary and Mark Shearer

Larry & Nancy Ward, Ray & Ellie Cranston, Leo Mann

2011 Grand Sport Coupe

Crystal Red

38,000 miles, fully loaded

$ 34,000.00 or best offer

Please call Tony DeRosa at 949-439-6362

1962 Corvette $45,000

Honduras Maroon w/black interior.

White convertible top

4 speed

3.08 positraction rear end

ZZ3 345 hp crate engine

Great driver – has been driven to:

• Route 66 from Chicago to LA twice

• Bowling Green, KY and Ohio

• Many trips to Arizona and throughout CA

Purchased 1995; with all the trips could use paint

Car is located in Fallbrook, CA

Please contact Bob Crouch - 760-560-3777 or

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Corvette Super Sports held their All-American Car

Show on Oct 20 at Hooters 104 cars entered the

show with Corvettes being the most in attendance.

19 other American cars were represented. A

number of OCV members participated in the show

and others went to see the show. Winners from

our Corvette Club were, Mickey Lookman, George

Loveren and Paul Kerper. Janet Cherry won

movie tickets as a raffle prize.

Corvette Super Sports Show

Mickey Lookman

Paul Kerper

Leo Mann and Mickey Lookman

Paul Kerper accepts his prize

George Loveren

November

Birthday

1 Larry Ward

1 Ken Blankshain

5 Carol Thompson

13 Robin Rosen

14 Carole Howard

14 Cecil Blattenberg

17 Lynda Fox

17 Alice Willard

18 Gary Oedekerk

18 Art Rosen

28 Paul Kerper

Anniversary 8 Don and Betsy Slauson

28 John and Dorothy Treece


OCV Birthdays and Anniversaries December

Birthday Anniversary

3 Daniel Gonzalez 15 David & Janet Walsh

6 Barbara Pavek 17 Ron & Barbara Pavek

15 Brian Hoien 18 Michael & Michelle Molendyk

15 Jerry Wheeler 27 Bill & Teri Kupper

21 Bob Baker 28 Art & Robin Rosen

21 Sue Lookman 31 Bob & Masako Burggraf

26 Mickey Lookman

• Ladies Bunco will be at Tues., Oct. 9th at

6:30 at the home of Lynda Fox. Men's

Poker is the same night at Bob Burggraf’s

house.

• Tran Hartzog had some health issues with

his heart but it will not require surgery at this

time. While helping Tram get around, Jan

fell and cut her arm requiring 10 stitches.

• George Loveren has been having severe

problems with kidney stones which

developed complications.

• Dave Walsh continues to recover slowly

from the back problems he had last year.

• Carole Howard became ill with a kidney

infection and E.coli bacterial infection. She

is recovering.

• Terri Kupper had knee replacement surgery

on Oct. 25th. She is recovering well.

• Carol Thompson is having knee

replacement surgery on Nov 21.

• Don and Betsy Slauson celebrated their 50th

wedding anniversary on Nov 8.

If you have life or family events that you would like to

share, please contact Barbara Hall.

OCV Member News

Mickey Lookman receives the award for his truck

George Loveren receives his award

Tony Siragusa is planning a trip to Edward’s Air

Force Base for Friday, Feb 15, 2019. (Edwards

does not offer weekend tours). OCV will meet at

Corvette Super Sports Show the Weir Canyon Carl’s Jr at 7 AM to caravan. It

will be a 4-hour tour. After the tour the group will

have lunch on the base before heading home. ID

information will be required in advance for security

clearance onto the base. Mark your calendars!

OC VETTES GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING MINUTES

CITRUS CAFÉ, TUSTIN,

November 6, 2018


I. Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm by President Janet Cherry. 33 members were present and 3 guest. Ted Feduska introduced our 3 guest; William Abbot from Orange, Bill owns a Red 1998 convertible; Doug Pinkham from Yorba Linda owns a 2017 Black Coupe; Kevin Pollock, guest of Sue and Henry Walker, owns a 1994 Red Coupe, also Jack Grubisich brought his son Anthony to the meeting. We welcome all our guests.

II. Flag Salute: President III. Bob Burggraf made a motion to Approve Octobers General Business Meeting minutes,

seconded by Jerry Wheeler, Minutes approved. IV. Reports

A. Board of Directors i. President: Janet Cherry – Welcome and thank you for coming. ii. Vice President: Leo Mann – Christmas Brunch. We will be caravanning down to

the Queen Mary; leaving from the Cerritos Mall off of the 605 frwy and South Street at 10:30.

iii. Secretary: Jane Wheeler - No Report iv. Treasurer: Conda Takanabe – No Report v. Director: Bob Blattenberg – Not present

B. Appointed Positions i. Newsletter/historian: Carol Thompson – No report

ii. NCCC Governor/Membership: Janet Cherry – Renewed everyone, we have 95

members.

iii. Corvette Museum Ambassador: Jerry Wheeler – No Report

iv. Member News: Barbara Hall – Jan Hartzog fell and cut her arm, requiring 10

stitches. Teri Kupper had knee surgery and is coming around nicely,

recovering. Carol Thompson will be having knee replacement around

thanksgiving. Carole Howard is fighting a kidney infection as well as an E.coli

bacterial infection. Jerry Wheeler lost his 94-year-old father and the Wheeler’s

youngest daughter Erin Stone will be getting married on March 30, 2019.

George Loveren is in the hospital with kidney stones. Please keep all of our

members in your thoughts and prayers.

v. Homecoming Chairperson: Conda Takanabe We are done with homecomings

for 2018. We did not have as many as last year and some of the current high

schools are upgrading their tracks so they may not be using our Corvettes.

Lets keep our fingers crossed for next year.

vi. Website/Apparel Coordinator: Sue Lookman – Lands End is having a sale

through Nov 9, shipping and embroidery is free. Carol Thompson had sent out

an email from Land’s End.

vii. 50/50 Coordinator: Masako Burggraf

V. October Board Meeting Recap- A. a. Next Board Meeting is January 22nd at 6:30pm, Citrus Café. No Board Meeting in

December.


VI. Old Business and Past Club Activities A. October 6th Saturday, Chili Cook-off hosted by Bob and Masako Burggraf. Around 46

people attended, everyone had a really nice time. 1st place, Jerry Wheeler; 2nd place,

Cecil Blattenberg; and 3rd place, Sue Lookman.

B. October 16th Tuesday Social, Spooky Halloween Social at Benjie’s Deli hosted by Ron

& Val Molendyk. Around 35 people attended. There were prizes, Donna and Leo won

the free dinner for two at Benjie’s.

C. October 20th Saturday, Corvette Super Sports People’s Choice Car Show. Winners

from our Corvette Club were, Mickey Lookman, George Loveren and Paul Kerper.

Janet Cherry won movie tickets.

VII.New Business and Upcoming Club Activities

A. Next General Meeting. Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00PM Citrus Café

B. November 10th Saturday: Vettes for Veterans Car Show, Carlsbad. Lead by: Ron &

Michael Molendyk.

C. November 13th Tuesday, 6:30 Ladies’ Bunco, hosted by, Lynda Fox

D. November 13, Tuesday, 6:30 Men’s Poker, hosted by, Bob Burggraf

E. November 20th Tuesday, No Social – Happy Turkey Day.

F. December 9th Sunday Christmas Party, Queen Mary Brunch Hosted by Leo and Donna

Mann. Parking paid by Club. We will be caravanning to the Queen Mary. Meeting at

10:30 in the parking lot of the Cerritos Mall off of the 605 Frwy and South

G. 2018 – Upcoming Club Weekend Trips. Mark Your Calendar

i. 2018 November 2nd and 3rd, 2018 Laughlin River Lodge Classic Car Show

(see flyer). Mickey and Sue Lookman attended.

H. Club Fundraisers

i. Homecomings for 2018- Conda Takanabe- try to keep the dates open between

mid Sept and early Nov. for next year. Fewer schools will be available so we

need to accept as many as possible.

VIII. 2019 Upcoming Club Weekend Trips. Mark Your Calendar

A. January 20 – 27, 2019 Corvette Pirates Cruise from New Orleans (900 corvette

members going.) NCCC

B. April 5 – 8, 2019. Annual Palm Desert Weekend

C. April 12 – 14, 2019. Long Beach Toyota Grand Prix

D. May 3 – 5, 2019. 32nd Annual Rt. 66 Fun Run

E. August 22, 2019. Start of the 2019 Caravan to Bowling Green, KY. If you have not

signed up for the eNews yet please do so. Each issue has information and shows all

our stops and reservations. Starting at the Westin in Pasadena. It is pricey to stay

there however, they will be having many activities. Continue to Henderson, Nevada,

St. George, Utah, Grand Junction, Colorado, Limon, Colorado/Goodland, Kansas,

Kansas City, Missouri, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Caravan

Registration is now open and Hotel Reservations can be made.

F. See listings and flyers in newsletter.



November 6, 2018

Minutes for the November 2018 General Meeting. Minutes are preliminary

and will not be approved/changed until the next business meeting.



November 6, 2018


IX. Member Forum

A. Friday, February 15th Tour Edwards AFB, Hosted by Tony Siragusa

X. Opportunity Drawing: Masako Burggraf. Janet Cherry won 50/50 raffle XI. Badge Fines: Paid

XII. Motion to Adjourn: Bob Burggraf, 2nd by Jerry Wheeler, meeting adjourned at 7:40.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Wheeler - Secretary

O C Vettes 2018 - 2019 Club Officers


BOARD MEMBERS

President Janet Cherry (562) 544-1053

Vice President Leo Mann (714) 970-7746

Secretary Jane Wheeler (714) 801-0678

Treasurer Conda Takanabe (714) 692-8795

Activities Director Bob Blattenberg (949) 643-1365

VOLUNTEER OFFICES

NCCC Governor Janet Cherry (562) 544-1053

Membership Chair Ted Feduska (909) 709-3477

National Corvette Museum Ambassador Jerry Wheeler (714) 471-0658

Web Site/Apparel Coordinator Sue Lookman (714) 767-3458

Newsletter/Historian Carol Thompson (714) 892-6221

Member News Barbara Hall (714) 970-8637

50-50 Coordinators Masako Burggraf (714) 936-8528

Homecoming Chair Conda Takanabe (714) 692-8795

Check out our website: www.ocvettes.com!

The Orange Pits is the monthly Newsletter for the OC Vettes Club of Orange County, CA.

This newsletter is intended to inform our membership about club news and events.

Articles to be submitted for publication in the newsletter should be submitted on the

night of the monthly General Business Meeting or sent via email to Newsletter Editor

Carol Thompson at: [email protected]. All written correspondence to the club

should be mailed to: OC Vettes

P.O. Box 27183

Anaheim, CA 92809

O C Vettes (OCV) is a Corvette club based in Orange County, California. OCV is a non-

profit organization affiliated with the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). OCV is

an active supporter of Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).

O C Vettes is a club of individuals who appreciate driving Chevrolet Corvettes and enjoy

socializing with fellow Corvette owners. Currently, OCV has over 100 members who

enjoy a varied calendar of events. Car shows, day trips, overnight trips, extended trips

or other events are usually scheduled each month.

Membership is open to anyone interested in Corvettes. More information is available on

our Web site at www.ocvettes.com.

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