NEWSLETTER
MARCH 2015
The April Meeting will be our Video Afternoon
held at 12:30 p.m. on April 11th at Jim Rimel’s
“Man Cave”
2165 Churchville Ave Staunton, VA
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PAST EVENTS
The March Meeting was held at Panera Bread Restaurant in
Waynesboro, VA
46 Members attended and enjoyed the food and camaraderie.
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GETTING TO KNOW OUR MEMBERS
Spotlight on: Matt & Debbie Long
Debbie and I grew up in the New Orleans area. I lived in the
middle of the city a few miles from the French Quarter and Debbie lived
on the outskirts of town. However, we have lived the majority of our
lives in Virginia and now consider ourselves Virginians.
My love of Corvettes started when I was eight years old. There
were two older girls that lived down the street from me and one day
one of their boyfriends showed up in a new 1954 Corvette. It was white
with a red interior. From that moment on I dreamed of owning a
Corvette.
Well, 53 years passed before my dream came true. There were
lots of things that happened between the time I was eight years old
until I was finally able to purchase my first Corvette. I guess the
biggest obstacle was money. Raising a family always kept the budget
very tight. Putting three kids through college ain't cheap! I am sure
most people can identify with that. Once I retired and the nest was
empty the financial picture looked brighter. We moved to the
Gordonsville area and at that point I started looking for my Corvette.
One day in the early summer of 2007, I visited Jim Price Chevrolet
to see if they had any Corvettes on the lot. Sure enough they had one
on the showroom floor. I always thought if I ever bought a Corvette it
would probably be red. The one at Jim Price was black on black with
chrome wheels, and I loved it. As I stared at the sticker price I
wondered if I could find a good used Corvette for a lot less. I went
home and began searching the Internet. After a few days one popped
up in Maryland. It was a 2001 year model with low mileage (12,900 if I
remember correctly). And, it was black on black with chrome Z06
wheels. I made an appointment with the owner and then drove to
Maryland to see the car. It was almost in factory condition. It was a nobrainier. I bought the Corvette (it was half the price of the one on the
showroom floor at Jim Price) and the rest is history.
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Once I had the Corvette I started thinking about joining a Corvette
club. A search of the Internet found the Blue Ridge Corvette Club. I
attended the next meeting at the Blue Ridge Cafe in Ruckersville to see
what the club was all about. As the meeting progressed I thought to
myself these are really nice people who also love Corvettes. Then they
voted to see if I could be a member. They asked me to leave the room
so I went outside the building and looked through the glass door to
watch them vote. I thought this was really weird and began to wonder if
I wanted to be a part of this group. However, once I was accepted into
the club I quickly realized what a great group of people I would be
associating with throughout the year.
Now, I have to admit to everyone that I have a problem with that
damn new C7. I want one!!!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 18th
Zion Crossroads Annual Car Cruiz’n Fish Fry
April 18th
OCC’s Cruise in @ the Orange Burger King 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
April 25th
Spring BBQ at Alan & Brenda Brandhofer-New Market, VA
See flyer pg. 7
April 25th
The 66th Charlottesville Dogwood Festival Parade
(CLUB EVENT)
May 9th
Jim Rimel – Hosting a Private Car Show @ The Barn.
All BRCC Members are invited.
Admission - $10.00 to benefit Blue Ridge Food Bank
See flyer pg. 8
May 16th
Waynesboro Motorsports Show
Advance entry $10.00 Registration begins @ 9 a.m.
See flyer pg. 9
May 16th
OCC’s Cruise in @ the Orange Burger King 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
May 23rd
"Vettes 4 Vets" @ Staunton Mall presents
All Corvette Show - 11 am - 2:30 pm
See flyer pg. 10
May 30th
Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center
3rd Annual Car Show 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(CLUB EVENT)
July 16-18
Corvette Homecoming, Bowling Green, Kentucky
July 18th
7th Annual Wings & Wheels 2015
@ Ingalls Field in Hot Springs, VA
Aug 15th
Cruise-in for a Cause @ Daily Living Center
Waynesboro, VA
Aug 28-30
Corvettes at Carlisle
Hotel: Holiday Inn-2055 Technology Pkwy-Mechanicsville, PA
Front Desk 1-717-732-8800
Oct 16-17
Fall Show – Corvette show in Sevierville, TN
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Private Car Show at “The Barn”
Staunton, VA
Date: May 9, 2015...If raining, the show will be rescheduled
Address: The Barn-2165 Churchville Ave Staunton, VA 24401
Directions: I-81, take exit 225. Ramp onto Rt. 262 South. Drive 3- 4 miles and take
the Churchville Ave. exit onto Rt. 250 West and go 1 mile. Look for the white post
on right side “2165 BARN”…If lost, call Jim Rimel for directions at 540-290-2194
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
Admission: $10/Car…receipt will be given as this will support
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank
Food: Food and Beverages will be available for purchase at “The Barn” kitchen or
feel free to pack a picnic lunch.
Speakers: We will have speakers covering a variety of car related topics on the
stage in The Barn during various times of the day.
What “Private” means…This show is closed to the public and is by invitation only.
We expect some very high end cars to attend this event. It will be very interesting
for most of you to see and talk with the owners. We want this to be a fun event and
a learning experience for everyone.
“The Barn” is over 100 years old and has recently been converted to a private
party barn. It has bathroom facilities for Ladies and Men, a full stage, bar/kitchen
and seating for 100 folks. The speakers will address us from the stage with chairs
and tables provided for the speaking sessions and for dining out of the sun.
We will need an approximate number of cars coming from each car club by
May 5th, 2015 so that we can allow enough space for your club parking.
For more information or RSVP (by May 5th, 2015), please contact:
Jason Robson 434-906-0940 Jrobson@flowauto.com
Jim Rimel 540-290-2194 Jimarimel@gmail.com
“The Show Field” will encompass 5+ acres of freshly mowed pasture field with a
view of the Appalachian Mountains. There are several shade trees to get out of the
sun and The Barn for shelter. Parking will be reserved for “Car Clubs/Groups” and
“Special Cars” invited.
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April Anniversaries
April 17, 1971
April 26, 2002
April 26, 2003
Byron & Bonnie Lessley
Max & Wanda Haslip
Brian & Shelley BrumBaugh
April Birthdays
April
April
April
April
April
April
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David Smail
Gary Curry
Linda Carver
Jan Armentrout
C.B. Engleman
Bernell Trissel
NOTE: If you do not want your birthday and/or anniversary listed or if your birthday and/or anniversary is not
listed, please provide the information to Barbara Ramsey @ bdramsey@ntelos.net.
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If you have or learn of a significant event or situation affecting a club member or immediate family member (i.e., births,
serious illness, accident, surgery, or death, etc.) please notify Mary Faye Cason @ humer4me@verizon.net or
540-886-7737 in order that a card may be sent from our club.
Name Badge/Windshield Banner/Blue Ridge Corvette Club Logo Decal
Please contact Barbara Ramsey if you wish to order:
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Name Badge ($6.50)
Windshield Banner ($15.85)
BRCC Logo Decal ($2.00).
2015 Officers
President
Ken Williams
434-531-0404 or 434-589-3759
vetteracerkenw76@yahoo.com
2015 Club Assistants
Webmaster
Mick Lemish
c5corvette@hotmail.com
Vice President
Phil Kania
540-248-1303
540-280-3789 Cell
pmkania@aol.com
Correspondence & Condolences
Mary Faye Cason
540-886-7737
humer4me@verizon.net
Secretary
Mary Faye Cason
540-886-7737
humer4me@verizon.net
Membership Committee Chairman
Art Rottenborn
540-942-5563
rottenb@cfw.com
Treasurer & Membership Roster
Barbara Ramsey
540-476-5722
bdramsey@ntelos.net
Historian
Sandy Tenny
540-886-2433
harmony@businessempowerment.com
Newsletter
Peggy Dixon
540-242-7267
mrsdixon215@msn.com
MONTHLY CLUB REMINDERS:
 Send your e-mail, address or any other changes to Barbara Ramsey (bdramsey@ntelos.net)
Upcoming Meetings:
May 16th Heritage Grill – 301 W. Main St., Waynesboro, VA @ 11:30 a.m.
June 13th Lakeview Restaurant @ Lake Anna, VA @ 12:30 p.m.
July 11th Golden Corral – 51 Apple Tree Lane, Waynesboro, VA @ 10:15 a.m.
Aug
Sept
Oct 3rd
Traditions Restaurant in Harrisonburg, VA @ 11:30 a.m.
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Nov 7
Traditions Restaurant in Harrisonburg, VA @ 11:30 a.m.
Dec 5th
Christmas Party at Waynesboro Country Club @ 5:30 p.m.
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