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SLO VETTES THE CORVETTE CLUB OF SAN LUIS OBISPO P.O. BOX 14134 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA Front Page MONTHLY NEWSLETTER © June 2008 Jon Dallons Phones in Newsletter Report from Taiwan Thank You Brian for a Great Run! In a “never before moment”, Jon Dallons All members who were able to attend the phoned in his monthly report during our May th Ragged Point run enjoyed a wonderful Cor- 9 meeting at Players. Much to everyone’s vette day and the weather was great. It was surprise Jon gave his Newsletter update a beautiful site to see all those multi color from Taipei, Taiwan (in English no less). Jon Corvettes going thru the curves on Highway has the opportunity to travel to many parts of 1. I can never say enough about Brian’s the world; I always appreciate his phone ability to organize and set up a smooth run; calls from the exotic locations he visits. he made the Ragged Point outing a special Thank you Jon. event. Brian I know I speak for all of us when I say “THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL I Believe Segment DONE”. I believe that Heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be “A Day at the Lake Reminder done, regardless of the consequences. It won’t be long now, get ready to spend a I believe that our backgrounds and circum- super day at the lake on Saturday June 28th. stances may have influenced who we are, See the flyer enclosed, we will need a count but we are responsible for who we become. please don’t forget to RSVP. I believe that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you – you will find the strength to help. Next Meeting CJ’s in Arroyo Grande Please remember the June 13th meeting will Al [email protected] be held at CJs restaurant on Grand Ave just off the 101 in Arroyo Grande. This is our new South County meeting location voted on by the club. I urge all of you to attend and check it out. Hopefully the “South County” mem- bers will take this opportunity to attend. In This Issue Sunday May 18th was our Ragged Point Presidents Message Brunch Run. We had 16 cars, 30 people Events show up. The weather got cooler as we got Secretary’s Report closer to the coast but it was pleasant in no Birthdays and Anniversaries time. The Restaurant was very accommo- For Sale dating, by having the parking lot roped off. The weather was nice enough to eat out Event Flyers doors. The service and the food was great. Portuguese Barn When we left it was a nice drive until we NCM News PAGE 1 turned on to Hwy. 46, the temperature went up 30 degrees. June 19th - 21st is the Corvettes at the lake. Lake Tahoe. SLO VETTES MAY MEETING June 28th is the S.L.O. Vettes Day at the MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY PRESI- lake. Flyer in last months and this months DENT AL AT 6:15 P.M. 21 MEMBERS IN AT- newsletter. R.S.V.P. to Al Sauvadon or Brian TENDANCE. Cyester by June 23rd. Send checks payable to SLO Vetets, 8450 Del Rio Rd. Atas- GUESTS AT THIS MEETING WAS MIKE cadero, CA. 93422 REISS. (HOWARD'S DAD) MOTION TO HAVE JULY 11TH MEETING AT July 4th is the Templeton 4th. of July Parade. TEMPLETON PARK. IST AND 2ND MOTION I have sent in the application. If you plan on PASSES. RICH AND BECKY WILL BBQ FOR going THE PARK MEETING. you will need to be at Main St. and Gibson by 9:30 A.M. CAROLYN WAS GIVEN A SLO VETTES AM- BASSADOR RIBBON AS OUR NEW NATIONAL Sat. July 12th will be Pete Johnston's 2nd CORVETTE MUSEUM POST. annual Corvette Show, in Paso Robles. A flyer is in the JON GAVE HIS NEWSLETTER REPORT FROM newsletter. We have invited other Corvette CHINA VIA PHONE AND LAPTOP. TIME IN Clubs. CHINA WAS 9:25 A.M. BRIAN HAS HARD COPIES OF LAST NEWSLETTER IF YOU Brian [email protected] NEED ONE. I WILL RETURN TO THECA ON MAY 25TH. OMITED ONE FLYER ABOUT CHUCK AND PETE JOHNSTON CAR SHOW ON JULY 12TH. SEE YOU ALL NEXT MEET- ING. SECRETARY REPORT WAS READ BY BECKY. MINUTES ACCEPTED TREASURER REPORT BY BRIAN JAN IS IN NEW YORK. MONEY CAME IN MONEY WENT OUT WE STILL HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK. REPORT ACCEPTED EVENTS: NEXT MONTH WILL BE RAGGED POINT BRUNCH RUN ON MAY 18TH. MAY 24TH CAR SHOW AT PETE JOHNSTON JUNE 19 THRU 21 LAKE TAHOE CORVETTE RUN JUNE 28 SLO VETTES DAY AT THE LAKE JULY 4 TEMPLETON PARADE PAGE 2 AUG 15 HOT EL CAMINO CRUIZE NITE WE WILL BE AT THE CAR WASH AND DONNA AND JOHN WILL BBQ. AUG 16 ATASCADERO LAKE CAR SHOW CORVETTE MUSEUM: CAROLYN TALKED 2008 CORVETTE Z06 ABOUT GOING ON THE WEBSITE YOU CAN TAKE A TOUR OR SHOP FOR GREAT Jetstream Blue Metallic / Ebony Leather MERCHANDISE. THE MUSEUM IS ALSO SELLING TICKETS FOR DRAWING ON 2008 Navigation / XM Radio / On Star INDY PACE CAR FOR $100.00. Chrome Wheels SUNSHINE/HISTORIAN: DONNA HAS NOTH- ING TO REPORT. MSRP $83,165 + $10,000 50/50 RUN BY GAIL. PAULA WON CONTACT CT GILES MEETING ADJOURNED AT 6:55 P.M. at PETE JOHNSTON CHEVROLET-CADILLAC Becky [email protected] (805) 238-7800 =================================== ================================= FOR SALE 4- 48-spoke reverse show rims with Good- year GT HR60-15 radial tires, 5-bolt. Originallyon 1970 LT-1/4 tires & rims, bar- Birthdays: Gary McPherson 6th gain @ $900.00 Anniversaries: John & Donna Ramos 15th Contact: Richard @ [email protected] or leave message @ 949-461-0721 Happy Birthday and Anniversary to all from SLO Vetts !! Donna [email protected] PAGE 3 A DAY AT THE LAKE SLO VETTES IS SPENDING A DAY AT THE LAKE AT NACIMENTO SATURDAY JUNE 28 Plan of a day filled with fun, Boating, Eating, swimming, eating, sunbathing, eating, waterskiing and eating. 3 members will open their lake side home, also boats will be available for a tour of the lake with refreshments. COST: $20 per person it will include breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poker hands will be available ($5 each hand) PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS Attendees will be picked up by boat at 9 AM at the Nacimento dock, the party starts as soon as you are aboard. A HEAD COUNT IS A MUST. PLEASE R.S.V.P. NO LATER THAN MONDAY JUNE 23rd YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT IF YOU FAIL TO R.S.V.P. CALL: AL SAUVADON 929-0229 OR BRIAN CYESTER 461-1907 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SLO VETTES 8450 DEL RIO RD. ATASCADERO CA 93422 PAGE 4 !#$%$ % % & %$# # $ ( $%&#* &&$% % %$# !# $ % * & (% % !# (% #$ !$ ##' % %# '$ &$% ! * '$ &$% &% % !# * ! $ ( $ % % %#$ '% %$#% $ !"& ! % !# ' % !#%#$ % %$#%$ ( ' % % $ ( # ) ) ) !##$%#% $ * # !1.+7. ,4251.8. .386; /462 #'#$ $ +3- 2+01 84 0-$8+8. 690<.67 ! 4: 8+7,+-.64 ",$& +!. +&" ---%$!)**" (+$/"()'(# PAGE 5 July 11th,12th & 13th 2008 Please join us for this three day Celebration of our Love for Our Country and our Cars… Thursday: Early registration 7-10 pm Friday: Registration 7-10 am 1-4 p.m. & 6-8 pm People Choice car show at the Elks Lodge, 9-1 pm 3B Golf Classic Tee Time 9 am Vengeance Volleyball Tournament, 3 pm (Each club MUST provide 1 person for refereeing Musical Entertainment from 2 pm to 11 pm Dinner Al Fresco, 6 pm Saturday: Registration 7-9 am & 2-4 pm Continental Breakfast 7 am (with “to go” bags for autocross) Low Speed Autocross at Big Bear Airport, 8 am to 3 pm Cruise around the lake, line up at the Grey Squirrel, depart 5:30 pm Followed by Dinner Catered by Famous Dave's BBQ under the Stars at the Grey Squirrel. Dancing and Raffle, and Awards at 8 pm Grand Prize Raffle at 10 pm Sundays Events include: Poker Rallye, 10 am Rallye Awards at the Grey Squirrel, 12 noon The first 300 Guests to register will receive a Big Bear Bash event dash plaque, hat pin and a collectable glass. As always beer & wine are included in the event price. Participation in sanctioned competition events and Saturday Dinner are an additional fee. Please note that we are once again selling day passes, or if you can’t make it for the day and would love to come for an event, you may register for just that event.You will now receive an event t- shirt with your paid registration. A variety of event products are available for purchase on the order form. As always Corvettes West greatly appreciates your participation and continued support of this event and we look forward to seeing you.Please R.S.V.P. at your earliest convenience. Please direct any questions to Joanne or Scott Bailey (909) 862-3848 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 Arroyo Grande Valley Car Sho July 26, 2008 Last Saturday in July — One of the largest car shows on the Central Coast draws enthusiasts from around the state! Hundreds of cars, including everything from hot rods, muscle cars and trucks to motorcycles and vintage trailers fill the Village for the Annual Arroyo Grande Car Sho (yes, it's spelled 'Sho'). and Cars are on display throughout the Village. Activities take place around the gazebo. A Best in Show, Major's and President's trophy are awarded along with e dozens of others for various categories. ast The show is a fund-raiser presented by the Arroyo Valley Car Club, although no admission is charged for the public.