Meeting Location
Denny's Carlsbad
1048 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
West of I-5
North Coast Vettes was formed in 1978 by
people who shared a common interest -
their cars - and who wanted to have fun
and participate in community functions.
Since that time, the club has grown to
involve activities with clubs and
organizations of various types, all directed
toward using our cars for enjoyment by us -
individually and as a group.
We like to think that the members are
"family." While we enjoy many varied
events such as caravans to interesting
destinations; participation in parades, car
shows, inter-club poker runs, and different
events; brunches; parties, making new
friends; car racing; etc., we always keep in
mind that we join the club to enjoy it!
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Membership News
By Helene Sheehan,
Membership Chairman
Another new member; all right!! A big
North Coast Vettes welcome to Michael
Daniele,our very newst member; having
joined Wednesday night, 8/2. Michael has
a '95 Admiral Blue coupe and what a
beauty! Unfortunately, he has to give it
back, but that is another article. He's
working on getting an even better one!
Sometimes things happen for the best.
Glad to have you as a member, Michael.
We also welcomed a guest Wednesday
night (8/2) at our meeting. Dan Hoskin
heard about our club from Bill Schmidt.
Dan has two Vettes, an '84 white coupe
and a '95 green coupe. Boy, it must be
tough (but somebody has to do it!). Hope
we see you at another meeting, Dan.
At our Wednesday, 8/16 meeting we had
one guest. Carolyn Boyden of Oceanside
joined us. Carolyn just bought a '92 black
convertible and comes from a family of
many Corvette owners and enthusiasts.
Carolyn heard about our club from the
North County Corvette Club plus
Weseloh Chevrolet where she bought the
car. That's real good news. Hope we'll see
Carolyn again in the near future.
We have a lot of new members now and look forward to having many events in the coming year. Any and all members are encouraged to sponson activities or events at any time. Great minds working together can come up with all sorts of fun activities.
As an example, our day on the Kitty Hawk
Carrier and surprise lunch, sponsored by
Syd Blake, August 12th. A second
example is the minor league ball game
sponsored by the Tecca's, the ballpark
being Lake Elsinore Diamond featuring the
Lake Elsinore Storm (California Angels
farm team) vs. Riverside Pilots (Seattle
Mariners farm team) August 26th, 7:05 pm.
What a beautiful stadium. Another great
event we've had anually is "A Day at the
Races," being set up by Anne & Andrew
Lamache, to be held Saturday, September
2nd at Del Mar Racetrack. This is always
a fun day with a great buffet lunch. I am
writing this August 4th, so all these events
would have come and gone; but I'm sure all
those participating will have a blast.
Keep in mind the Tri-Club Picnic being
arranged by Sharon & Ken Hartley from
COCSD. They visited our club meeting
Wednesday, August 2nd to discuss this
event and a tentative date is Saturday,
September 9th (pending discussion with
North County Corvette Club). More to
come...
Some of us go to other clubs' weekend car
shows and bashes. We have the Phoenix
Club having their big bash on Labor Day
weekend and six members are going to that
one. Hope others will follow suit and join
us. Just to give our newest members an
idea of some of the really neat things we
do...
We extend our deepest sympathy to Don &
Kay Wolfe and their family on the loss of
Don's mother. Our prayers are with you.
Doo Wopp Show
By Eddie Sheehan
The Doo Wopp Society of Southern
California is holding its' twentieth show at
the Petroleum Club in Long Beach
Saturday night, September 23rd. It will
feature the 5 Discs ("Never Let You Go"),
Vito & The Salutations ("Unchained
Melody"), The Excellence ("Coney Island
Baby"), The Dreamers ("Because of You"),
The Bob Knight Four ("Good Good Bye"),
Rosie Hamlin of Rosie & the Originals
("Angel Baby") and an a cappela group
called Suave.
For discount tickets, special hotel rates at
the Sheraton of Long Beach or more
information please contact Eddie Sheehan
- 436-6583.
Caravan to Julian
by Anne Lamache
October 28-29 is our caravan to Julian with
The Vette Set of Manhattan Beach! We
will stay at the Julian Lodge and this year
we have been invited to a Barbeque at the
American Legion, and to view a melodrama
at the town hall - more about this at the
next meeting.
Kitty Hawk
By Terry Shrock
On August 12, 1995, about 5 to 9, eleven
cars from our club and 1 car from a visiting
club met at Marie Callendars, and waited,
and finally Shawn showed up at the last
minute, and we had to take him with us.
We caravaned to La Jolla Village Drive
where we got off and picked up 2 more
cars, so ended up with 14 vehicles
caravanning down to Coronado Island. We
got across the bridge without any problems,
got to the first gate, where we were told that
we needed to go to another gate, so we
took a little extra time to do that, but we
finally did get through. We were met by a
gentleman and ushered into some very nice
reserved parking spots. Then we were
met by two crew members of the aircraft
carrier. We went up a large ramp into the
staging area, which, when not in fleet
operations is also used as a basketball
court and running track. The tour continued
down into the control room wehre we were
able to see a lot of the screens and they
also used the black lights to show what it is
like when they are underway at sea. We
then proceeded up to the flight deck where
we were able to enjoy the sights of both
Coronado and the downtown San Diego
skyline. There was one F14 Tomcat that
was on view, we were able to take pictures
and get a close look at that. Then we went
on down to the staging area again and
proceeded to the lower area which included
a stop at the gift shop, which was right in
the middle of the cafeteria. The gift shop
was open and we able to purchase items.
From there we went on to the flight deck
again, and then departed.
All but myself went on to the luncheon date
in Old Town - about 25 people.
19th Annual Millard Fillmore Corvette Classic
By Eddie Sheehan
Millar 19/Pirates of the Desert was held
September 1st through 4th in Tempe,
Arizona. It is an annual event hosted by
the Desert Corvette Association (DCA).
What a blast!
Thursday evening began with a reunion of
old friends from Tucson and Phoenix, Neil
from North Bay, Mark & Cindy from
Corvette Super Sports, etc., etc., That
evening was the beginning of the twenty-four-hour-a-day hospitality room for the
entire weekend, which included a
bottomless keg of Coors beer, sodas,
snacks, sandwiches, etc., not to mention
the use of the room as a central gathering
place, which also included a Karaoke party.
Twenty three Corvette clubs were
represented among the three hundred
twenty six attendees, seven of whom were
from North Coast Vettes: Syd Blake,
Richard & Trish Eaton, Eddie & Helene
Sheehan and Frank & Gloria Tecca.
Tubing down the Salt River on Friday, the
gang was ambushed by a couple of DCA
pirates in a Zodiac. They got us for a pair
of womens' shorts and one can of beer;
alas, the wenches of North Coast & Eddie
beat them out of a paddle & two of their
super soaker water guns. Initiated into the
Salt River Navy were first timers Frank &
Gloria and Syd. They now join the rank of
Lieutenant with the Sheehans and Eatons.
Friday night was the club hospitality
challenge. Thunder Vette Set, North Bay
Corvettes and the Tucson Corvette Club
participated. Wild themes, free drinks and
contests. Hotel security had to step in and
tell us to stop having such a good time.
Saturday started with auto-cross at the
Firebird Raceway in which North Coast's
own Syd Blake participated. Friends of
North Coast, Mark & Cindy Costello took
first & second respectively at the drags and
took home a total of four trophies for both
events.
Saturday evening included the concours
car show, pirate costume party and dancing
to a live band.
Sunday began with a rally followed by a
pool party in the afternoon in which two
North Coast members, initials of RE & ES
were notorious from their fourth floor
balcony for being the super soaker
champions of the event. Wanted posters
with their pictures are still being circulated
around the Radisson Tempe Mission
Palms. Over three hundred Corvetters
want to get these guys. Trish Eaton was
our representative to walk the plank in the
Soakin Skivies & Wet Wenches contest.
She was presented with a neat T Shirt for
her efforts.
The third day was capped off in the Desert
Oasis with dinner, dancing and door prizes.
Monday AM there was a sumptuous
breakfast, award presentation and raffle.
I don't know how the DCA can improve on
such a spectacular event but somehow it
seems to get better and better every year.
Only eight months to rest up before we
party with this gang again in Tucson at
Superbash '96.
A Day at the Races
By Anne Lamache
As Chairperson of this event, I feel
privileged to do this each year. Since I live
in this area I am able to contribute my time
and effort to the North Coast Vettes. Each
year we have a good response, but hope all
who wish to attend will do so before the
deadline as I do not want to turn late callers
away. A special thanks to Roger Hyde and
his son for sending a check to cover the
cost of 35 people. Liz Carnes, also, brings
a group of people with her, even though
they do not own Corvettes. And for all who
brought guests, thank you. Agai, we met at
Von's, 19 cars caravaned to the Solana
Gate and through the tunnel to park our
cars in a special roped off area next to the
Pacific Pavilion. We enjoyed our buffet
luncheon in a cool, shaded patio area with
tables, chairs, and umbrellas before the
races began. Our cars were in full view
and security guards were near. 81 people
attended. I took a survey, to determine if
this weekend was agreable to all and
learned that the Saturday, of the Labor Day
weekend, is the most convenient for most.
I wish to thank all who attended, I trust I
was a good host and hope to see all of you
and more, again next year. By the way, I
don't know how much each person won,
but Shawn Silva won $138 on the tenth
race!
Attendees:
Roger Hyde & Guests, Bob & Judy
Wiltse & Guests, Bill Schmidt, Terry
Shrock & Son, Don & Kay Wolfe &
Family, Owen & Carol Rabourn, Roger &
Ann Iddison, Dave & Tina Benac, Robert
Gillam, Shawn Silva, Liz Carnes &
Guests, Joel & Laurie Garry & Guests,
Robert & Jan Levers, Michael Daniele &
Mary, Andrew & Anne Lamache, Larry &
Pat Rohlmeier, Terry McComas & Ed
Youngman, Ken Riha & Guest, Richard
Sutherlin.
North Coast Vettes
P. O. Box 188237
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Sponsored by Weseloh Chevrolet
"Car Country Carlsbad"
5335 Paseo del Norte
Carlsbad, CA 92008 619/438-1001
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