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The Valve Clad-d-der San Jacinto Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America December 2015 Volume 26 Issue 12 Meetings: First Monday Night except as noted. 6:30PM Eat and Socialize – 7:30PM Meeting. The December meeting will be held during the Christmas Party on Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:30 – 4:30p.m. at the Houston Yacht Club, 3620 Miramar Drive in Shoreacres, Texas 77571 phone 281 471-1255. See the registration form elsewhere in this edition for more information. Director’s Corner Hope to see y’all at the Christmas Party in less than two weeks at the Houston Yacht Club. The Lincoln club will also be there the same day and driving a bunch of nice cars. Let’s show them that Chevys are just as nice and more plentiful. A little friendly competition won’t hurt. There is still time to sign-up to attend. Do it today before you forget. We have had a fantastic year in 2015 with many great tours, outings and swap meet. Our 27 th year should prove to be even more exciting. The 55 th VCCA Anniversary Meet in Lake Tahoe will be a highlight for all that can attend. Yes it is a fur piece but with all those beautiful Chevys, the great VCCA members and spectacular scenery it will surely be an event to treasure. Our display in AutoRama was outstanding. We had 6 really nice old Chevys thanks to the efforts of a large number of SJR members and owners. See the results of the judging elsewhere in the newsletter. Secretary’s Report Sheila Bradford Minutes of the November 2, 2015 Meeting, San Jacinto Region VCCA The Secretary’s Report Minutes of the November 2, 2015 meeting at Trader’s Village: The Director, Clint Allred, opened the meeting by welcoming a new members, Jim Perry and Don & Debbie King who had joined recently. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written in the Valve Clad-d-der except that it should read “Secretary’s Report” instead of Secretaries Report. (corrected in this issue, ed.)
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San Jacinto Region Vintage Chevrolet Club of America December 2015 Volume 26 Issue 12
Meetings: First Monday Night except as noted. 6:30PM Eat and Socialize – 7:30PM
Meeting. The December meeting will be held during the Christmas Party on Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:30 – 4:30p.m. at the Houston Yacht Club, 3620 Miramar Drive in Shoreacres, Texas 77571 phone 281 471-1255. See the registration form elsewhere in this edition for more information.
Director’s Corner Hope to see y’all at the Christmas Party in less than two weeks at the Houston Yacht Club. The Lincoln club will also be there the same day and driving a bunch of nice cars. Let’s show them that Chevys are just as nice and more plentiful. A little friendly competition won’t hurt. There is still time to sign-up to attend. Do it today before you forget. We have had a fantastic year in 2015 with many great tours, outings and swap meet. Our 27th year should prove to be even more exciting. The 55th VCCA Anniversary Meet in Lake Tahoe will be a highlight for all that can attend. Yes it is a fur piece but with all those beautiful Chevys, the great VCCA members and spectacular scenery it will surely be an event to treasure. Our display in AutoRama was outstanding. We had 6 really nice old Chevys thanks to the efforts of a large number of SJR members and owners. See the results of the judging elsewhere in the newsletter.
Secretary’s Report Sheila Bradford Minutes of the November 2, 2015 Meeting, San Jacinto Region VCCA The Secretary’s Report Minutes of the November 2, 2015 meeting at Trader’s Village: The Director, Clint Allred, opened the meeting by welcoming a new members, Jim Perry and Don & Debbie King who had joined recently. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as written in the Valve Clad-d-der except that it should read “Secretary’s Report” instead of Secretaries Report. (corrected in this issue, ed.)
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Our slate of officers has been set and the election will be held at the Holiday Party. For the Swap Meet we are in need of a Chair who would be responsible for working with Alicia and Carl at Trader’s Village, setting up parts hauling, people to man front, back, and side gates, golf carts, and the supervision of spaces. Carolyn Pierson is the Registrar. The person or persons who volunteer will help make the 2016 Swap Meet as successful as in prior years. After some discussion, the Treasurer’s Report, presented by Chip Sweet was accepted unanimously. Bryan Felt presented the report on Activities. Our Holiday Party will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 1:30 to 4 PM in the ballroom of the Houston Yacht Club. The price for members is $18 as our Region is subsidizing the event for members only with a discount of $10. (See flyer distributed earlier) Bryan mentioned that the Ship Channel Tour had to be cancelled due to high water making it unsafe to board the ship. He hopes to reschedule next year; reservations are required 2 months in advance. Gary Groschke reported on AutoRama. During this event, our club mingles and goes public with what we do. He passed around sign-up sheet and encouraged everyone to participate. If you are displaying a vehicle you will receive 2 tickets and can come and go throughout AutoRama. Gary gave instructions for those who have vehicles in the show. Volunteers will receive a ball cap and will work on recruitment of new members. A special thanks to our members with vehicles on display: (1) 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo, Les Morrill from Humble “Altered Restored” Category, (2) 1968 Chevy Camaro, Clint Allred, Hempstead, “Restored ’68-‘72”Category, (3) 1931 Chevy P/U Convertible, Chip Sweet, Jones Creek, “Restored Pickup” Category, (4) 1957 Chevy Stepside P/U Don King, Atascocita, “Mild Pickup”Category, (5) 1971 Chevy Convertible, Bruce Miller, Spring, “Custom Convertible” Category, and (6) 1963 Chevy Biscayne 2-door, Gary Groschke, Houston, “Altered Restored”Category. Everyone thanked those who brought dinner for all of us to enjoy. Our meeting adjourned at 8 PM. In attendance at the Nov. 2nd meeting: Clint & Kathy Allred, John Matejka, John Stathakos, Michael Howard, Don & Debbie King, Bryan & Trish Felt, Jim Perry, Malcolm Crawford, Bernice & Frank Melllen, Chip & Cathy Sweet, Ray & Carolyn Pierson, Gary Groschke, Richard Conroy, Rudy Alberth, Hans Rasch, Louie Baumann, Robert & Carolyn Couch, Dan & Marsha Gonzales, and Sheila Bradford.
Respectfully submitted, Sheila Bradford, secretary.
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AutoRama Gary Groschke and his crew transported and partially setup the SJR display at AutoRama on Tuesday, November 24th so everything would be ready for move-in Wednesday, the 25th.. Most of the display was complete except for one vehicle by mid-day. The tardy truck arrived about 5 PM and was quickly ushered, pushed and prodded into place. The display received a second place award this year. We have been “in the money” the past two AutoRamas. Good going team. A number of members volunteered to man the booth (sorry but ed does not have a copy of the list so will not list all that worked for fear of leaving someone out. I am sure that Gary will recognize them as the Christmas Party). It is not known if attending AutoRama for free, the cap or just being able to talk to interested people was the reason to step forward and help. It was an appreciated contribution none the less. Teardown on Sunday 29th went better than some anticipated. Our normal positioning pickups along the curb and loading through the front doors was not possible due to construction at the GRB. Thanks to Clint Allred who supplied the trailer and transportation the crew got it done and back home safely before dark thirty (when ever that is?) The results of the San Jacinto Region participation in AutoRama are in. Six Chevrolets were arranged by Gary Groeschke to populate the SJR booth at AutoRama. In year order 1931 Roadster Pickup, Chip & Cathy Sweet, 1957 Pickup, Don King, 1963 Biscayne, Gary Groschke, 1968 Camaro, Clint Allred, 1970 Monte Carlo, Les Morrill; 1971 Chevelle Malibu Custom Convertible, Bruce Miller.
First Place Altered Restored – ’63 Biscayne, Gary Groschke
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Eat off the manifold BIG block?
4 th Custom Convertible - ’71 Malibu, Bruce Miller
2nd Mild Pickup – ’57 Pickup, Don King Keep on truckin’
3rd Restored Pickup, ’31 Roadster Pickup, Chip & Cathy Sweet
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3rd Restored ’68 - ’72 – ’68 Camaro, Clint Allred
2nd Altered Restored – ’70 Monte Carlo, Les Morrill
Outstanding Chevrolet Award winner and new VCCA and SJR member- Harry Jackson with his ’72 Monte Carlo. Harry is the original owner. Welcome to the VCCA and SJR Harry. That is one “Outstanding” Monte. Photos in this issue by: Bill & Sheila Bradford, Chip & Cathy Sweet
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Upcoming Events and Tours
December 13 Christmas Party Houston Yacht Club See last page for registration form January 4 Region meeting - site to be determined. February 1 Region meeting – site to be determined March 1 Region meeting – site to be determined 18-20 Trader’s Village Swap Meet Epilog Having a few lines available the editor takes his God given privilege to “preach to the choir”, so to speak (write?). The SJR has again proven to be a dynamic, eclectic and dedicated group of Chevrolet enthusiasts. We span the entire range of vocations, talents, interests, personalities and abilities. We have somehow melted that into a cohesive group that exemplifies diversity. It was obvious to anyone that spent only a few minutes in the AutoRama booth that we not only enjoy old Chevrolets but also each other. We had some of our newest members spend countless hours helping and working side by side with some grizzled old veterans. I am proud to be a member of the San Jacinto Region of the VCCA.
Officers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs for 2015 VCCA-SJR Director: Clint Allred (713)-725-0506 <[email protected]> Asst. Dir: Ray Pierson (281)-468-9260 <[email protected]> Secretary: Sheila Bradford (281)-579-9834 <[email protected]> Treasurer: Chip Sweet (979)-233-1600 <[email protected]> Membership: Carolyn Couch (832-449-3338) <[email protected]> Activities: Bryan Felt (832 237-1767) <[email protected]> Editor: Chip Sweet (979-233-1600) <[email protected]> Website: Bob Kelly (281-705-0921) < [email protected]> Facebook: Malcolm Crawford (832-732-9207) <[email protected]> Board Members: 2015 Brad Boyer ([email protected]) 2016 Gary Groschke ([email protected]) 2017 Mike Howard ([email protected]) Committee Chairs: Swap Meet: Auto Rama: Gary Groschke 713-705-4828 Christmas Party Trish Felt 832-237-1767
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Classified From “Swap or Sell Sheet” at SJR information booth at AutoRama For Sale ’54 Chevy truck frame and drive line, all original, runs & drives $ 3500 see Gary at Booth 1926 Chevy frame bare & straight, cheap Bill Bradford (281) 435-7748 Sanderson QP1000 cast iron headers for GM A-body (Chevelle), never mounted, ceramic coated, orig. cost $ 510 sell for $ 200 Bruce Miller (281) 798-4648 ‘78/’79 Corvette instrument cluster, speedo/tach, everything worked when removed (978) 495-2171 cell (local) ’83 S-10 ext cab 2.8 V-6, 700R4, AC, recliners, tilt, Barn Find, ran when parked $ 2000 Lee Blanton (409) 739-0710 Wanted ’49-’50 Chevy Business Coupe rear window. Earl Fontenot, PO Box 969, Sinton TX 78387 (361) 364-1227 For Sale 1956 Bel Air 2 DR HT Turquoise and Ivory Asking $33500 Contact Bob Sears [email protected] 713-468-2128 FOR SALE 1930 Chevrolet Universal, $9.500 or best offer? I hate to sell, but I need to
let something go.
Have solid cedar benches for sale $1200. Call Ray (936) 933-7200 or (763) 670-5453
email: [email protected]
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VCCA 26
th Annual San Jacinto Region
Holiday Party
Sunday, December 13, 2015 1:30 – 4:30p.m.
Houston Yacht Club, 3620 Miramar Drive Shoreacres, Texas 77571 281 471-1255
Bring the family and the Old Chevy for a fantastic Party!
1:30pm Arrival and socializing (cash bar available) 2:00pm Buffet luncheon (see menu below) 3:00pm December Region meeting, installation of officers Farewell – Have a safe trip home!
Menu
Mixed Green Salad Seafood Newburg and Prime Rib Potatoes a gratin and Rice Pilaf
Green Beans Almondine and Vegetable Medley Hot Rolls and Butter
Bread Pudding and Fruit Cobbler Coffee and Tea
$18.00 SJR/VCCA Member $28.00 Non-Members and guests
Please bring wrapped gifts for preschool aged children, marked for girl, boy or either. These gifts will go to St. Vincent’s House in Galveston where 70 children are cared for.
You don’t want to miss this great event - the food is awesome and plenty of safe parking! You must reserve and pay in advance since our Region is subsidizing a portion of the costs.
Send in your check payable to: SJR-VCCA by Friday, December 4th. Call Trish Felt at 832-237-1767 with any questions (or email: [email protected])
Detach & Mail with your check now! Trish Felt * 9614 Caritas Circle * Houston, Texas 77065 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name(s):_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ SJR/VCCA Members: _______@ $18 each = $___________/ 2016 dues_______ @$10/family = $_________ Non-Members/Guests: _______@$28 each = $____________ Total enclosed: $______________
