Jun 11, 2019 | Event Chronicles
In tonights meeting we gave tribute to our fallen club member and a member’s daughter. After the flag salute we had a rousing meeting where we introduced new members and discussed our upcoming car show in November. Other topics included our upcoming runs and events such as the Summer Solstice Celebration at The Habit on Brimhall and Allen Road where 20% of the proceeds between 5 and 9 PM will go to our coffers for charities. We encourage everyone to download a flyer which will be posted soon and/or mention Corvettes of Bakersfield to qualify for us getting the 20% portion of the proceeds. Our next run in July 13 will be to Greenhorn mountain.
Prize winners are Kathy G., Henry G., Bill F., Michael R., Liz Z., Greg B. and Myna S. with the recipient of Myna’s prize being Deacon, the dog. Thanks to Dale f. and Annie B. for supplying the snacks, Greg and Carol B. for supplying the wine and gift cards and Bob V. of pennypetproducts.com for supplying the pet products. For more pictures, click on this link: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158760832@N02/albums/72157709160240191
Jun 7, 2019 | Event Chronicles
Bakersfield‘s newest Cruise-in location is at the Firehouse Grill Rosedale Station at 2905 Calloway Drive every Friday between 6 and 12 PM. The brainchild of the new Common Ground Car Club, this location has ample parking and a great backdrop for showcasing our vintage and show cars. Also a big plus is the great food, a multitude of TV screens to watch current sporting events and lots of pool tables and games to entertain one’s self. The bar has a great selection of spirits for those who are thirsty for something exciting.
Amongst all the other Corvettes that showed up we had seven members bring their cars, everything from a 1952 C1 to a current year C7. The highlight of the evening was when COB members, John and Cher, brought their vintage fire truck, a 1948 Mack 95LS and their Dalmatian named Xera. What a great sight to see them going down the road. One great big advantage of having the fire truck in the show was that we were able to sit in the shade it provided. A few of the members were fortunate to take a short ride to position it in front of the firehouse for a photo op. Many thanks to Liz and Chris who bought us several pizza boxes full of small Mexican tacos and some ice tea.They were delicious! It was a great evening for all and hopefully will be a regular, weekly event for our members along with the Chuy’s Cruise-in on Thursdays. Click on link for more pictures of this event. https://www.flickr.com/photos/158760832@N02/albums/72157709159301516
Jun 7, 2019 | Club News, Event Chronicles
We had 17 member Corvettes in attendance and 4 others who are not members or were members to be at the Chuy’s Thursday Night Cruisin. Root beer floats were served and a good time was had by all on this very warm evening. We got there early enough to have a very nice spot with shade from a large tree. One of our members to be even brought along a gorgeous ZR1. Thank you very much to Donna and Danny for supplying the delicious root beer floats and to Lillian for helping to serve. We will do this again soon.
For more photos of this event, click on this link to our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158760832@N02/albums/72157708978959467
Jun 7, 2019 | Event Chronicles
We had a fun day today at the Civil War re-enactment being held at Fort Tejon, 30 minutes south of Bakersfield. Several Corvettes of Bakersfield members made a last minute run through the Grapevine to the Fort established in the mid 1800s. As soon as we got out of our cars we were greeted by a tremendous explosion of a cannon booming in the distance. As we walked in, we were greeted by people dressed as pioneers and soldiers from the old days. Ask any one of them a question about the history and they would give you a detailed description of how life was in those old days and what parts they played. It was a very educational and fun trip and the weather couldn’t have been any better. It was a super nice 70° in the mountains and the green grass was gorgeous under the giant oak trees. I encourage anybody who is a history buff or whose kids are learning about the Civil War to attend one of these events. We had a great time.
For more photos of this event, click on this link to our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/158760832@N02/albums/72157708978946661
Jun 5, 2019 | General Meeting Minutes
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Corvettes of Bakersfield, Inc.
General Meeting
5/14/2019 at Three Way
Chevrolet
6:39
P.M. Meeting called to order
36
members in attendance.
President, Bob Vella –Thank
you to our sponsor, 3 Way Chevrolet, for sponsoring us and allowing us to meet
in the current room.
Flag Salute – Led by John Silliman.
Birthdays and
Anniversaries: Shared by Bob Vella
Getting To Know You: Mark Newton
Minutes – Tim Garcia motioned
to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting. Adrian Medina made a second. Motion passed.
Larry Young/First Vice
President – Nominating committee
has completed the ballots. There are two
running for president and only one running for vice-president. The Public Relations and Events Coordinator
positions need to be filled. Larry will
not be here next month due to prior plans.
Betsy
Slauson/Membership –
We have added four new members bringing the total to 129 members. Membership renewals, at $75, are scheduled to
go out.
Carl Lange /Treasurer
Report– Carl
presented the monthly report indicating $17,223.62 total funds in the accounts.
John Silliman/Sergeant
At Arms – Collected
for no name badges and reminded everyone to sign the attendance log.
Virgil
Miller/Webmaster – A
classified section has been added to the website.
Adrian
Medina/Newsletter – The
newsletter has transformed to a blog on the website. Encouraged everyone to view it.
Danny Ellison/Events – The Chili Cook-off on 5/18/2019 has been
cancelled along with the Santa Paula run on 6/2/2019. Danny advised that $871 has been raised to
offset the members’ price of the annual Christmas Party. Michael Rouw gave Carl an additional $500,
raised at the McNally’s event, to go towards the Christmas Party fund.
Brunch
of Corvettes at Seven Oaks Country Club will be on 5/26/2019. We received permission
to have six of our vehicles displayed on the grass at the event. The Millers (C1), Terry Romanoff (C2), Annie
Bailey (C4), Roger Buckels (C5), Ron Burrow (C6) and Dale Frye (C7) need to be
there by 1:30 to get their vehicles in place.
On
the first Thursday of each month during the summer, Chuy’s will be hosting a cruise-in
for car club members. We encourage
everyone to attend. Additionally, the Corvette
Owner’s Breakfast at the Links at Riverlakes Ranch will be tomorrow, 5/15/2019,
and the Summer Solstice at the Habit Burger Grill on Calloway Dr. on 6/21/2019.
Danny
has created a My Corvette – Members Only page on Facebook. Contact him if you
are interested in more information.
On
6/8/19, there will be a car show at Chuys put on by Larry Thomas. This is information only but would encourage
attendance. Also, The Firehouse on
Calloway Dr. will be hosting a car club gathering on Friday nights from
6:00-10:00. The first one will be on
5/17/2019. More options for more fun!
Veterans
Charity Car Show
– Virgil Miller reminded us we need sponsors for the car show, please send him
any leads. California Pinups & Patriots will be handling the 50/50 raffle
and will have a Little Miss Corvette contest. The Olive Drab Drivers will help
with parking in exchange for entry fees.
New
Business/Bob Vella
– Bakersfield Car Club Council has dropped the Corvettes of Bakersfield. Bob presented synopsis of his meeting with
the Council. Virgil motioned that COB
withdraw, formally, from the BCCC. Mark
Newton made a second. There was
discussion. BCCC kicked us out, we
accept. All in favor, no opposition.
Gambler’s
Classic
– The Riverside Hotel contacted Bob regarding the event and asked if we still
wanted the reserved dates. Bob asked
those in attendance if anyone was interested in pursuing this. No hands.
Bob will notify the Riverside Hotel of our decision to decline.
Next
month’s refreshments will be handled by Dale Frye and the Brotts will handle
the prizes.
Carl
advised we have 12 spots reserved for next year’s Streets of Bakersfield. Ten are still open. Contact Carl if you are interested.
Ceramic
coating drawing will be held at the Christmas Party. The Wine Run, handled by Tony Ennis, will be
on 9/28/2019.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:28 PM
Minutes provided by club secretary, Kim Miller
