Cruzin. River City Corvette Club Chattanooga, Tennessee s Largest Corvette Club. Jim Lane s The Beast all 460 HP. October 2010 Vol. 16 Iss.

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1 Cruzin River City Corvette Club Chattanooga, Tennessee s Largest Corvette Club Jim Lane s The Beast all 460 HP Come Join the Fun!! rivercitycorvetteclub.com October 2010 Vol. 16 Iss. 10

2 Club Officers President Vacant Vice President Ron Hasting Secretary Ron Kellogg Treasurer Larry Johnston Board Members Dennis Doebler Carol Kellogg Tim Nutz David Mahoney Election of Club Officers for Ballot on Page 4. Table of Contents Club Officers Monthly meeting minutes Ballot for 2011 Officers The Beast Chattanooga Market Cruise In Members Hobby Event Calendar Weekend Events New members Birthdays Fall Color Cruise Information About the Cover Page A special thanks to Donnie Beene for his time and efforts as our club president. Donnie resigned the office due to time constraints between a new house and the upcoming outage at SNP. We wish you the best. River City Corvette Club Members Don t forget the RCCC open car show at Mountain View Chevrolet Saturday October 2. Open to all American made cars. It would be nice to have most of our members there, not only to show their car but to help judge etc. Sponsor: Mountain View Chevrolet

3 Meeting Minutes: RCCC Monthly meeting 9/16/10 Meeting was called to order by Vice President Ron Hastings. 34 members were present. The minutes of the August meeting were read by Secretary Ron Kellogg and accepted. The treasurer report was read by the Treasurer Larry Johnston and accepted. Jerry Ray stated that we have 2 new members since last month for a total of 147. Members with September birthdays present were: Gene Talley Mike Nabors Susan Pierce Elaine Holden Club voted to purchase new web design software such as Microsoft Expression Web 4 for approx. $150 Club voted to pay two years for web hosting for $179 + tax. Mtn City Corvette Show and Drag this Sunday 9/19. Meet at the IHop at 9am to eat breakfast and then go over to the drag strip. RCCC Mtn View Chevrolet car show Oct 2, 2010 Need 8 judges to judge in pairs. Need 3 people to man registration table. Need 2 people to sell 50/50 tickets. Hixson High homecoming participants meet at new Bi-Lo and drive over to school together at 7 pm Oct 16 club event to UTC ball game at Finley Stadium. Gave interest. Chase Rice is working on particulars. Tim Nutz suggested the club buy a battery powered child size corvette. We would have it painted and sell $1 tickets throughout the year. The car would be awarded just before Christmas 2011 and all proceeds will be give to charity. Mtn View Chevrolet may want to display in their showroom and sell tickets. For $1 you can vote for the color to paint the car. Robert Daughtrey won the 50/50 Meeting was adjourned.. Ron Kellogg, RCCC Secretary.

4 2011 RIVER CITY CORVETTE CLUB BALLOT PRESIDENT Tim Nutz WRITE-IN VICE PRESIDENT Ron Hasting WRITE-IN SECRETARY Chase Rice WRITE-IN TREASURE Robin Peterson WRITE-IN BOARD MEMBERS Jim Lane Renee Fields Patricia McKenney WRITE-IN RETURN BALLOTS TO: RCCC P.O. BOX 1061 HIXSON, TENNESSEE 37343

Cruzin October 2010 THE BEAST Jim Lane loves Corvettes.

three Vettes. But without question the 1973 big block 454 seems to be Jim s favorite.

Jim refers to it as The Beast and when you hear him crank it you know why.

He has had several and his expertise is unmatched.

5 Cruzin October 2010 THE BEAST Jim Lane loves Corvettes. He has owned several Corvettes over the years and his and Chase s stable currently house three Vettes. But without question the 1973 big block 454 seems to be Jim s favorite. He has almost completed his rebuild of this awesome Vette and it is an eye popper. Jim refers to it as The Beast and when you hear him crank it you know why. When you talk cars with Jim it does not take long to know he loves the vintage Vettes. He has had several and his expertise is unmatched. It is refreshing to see the classic Stingrays at our cruise ins and just down right awesome to see the big blocks. For us boomers when we see the Sting Rays or hear that throb of the big block you can t help but think of back in the day. Make no mistake about it, Jim s 454 is one beautiful Sting Ray. The Beast beside Chase s C6. The power plant in The Beast.

6 Cruzin Chattanooga Market Cruise In October 2010

Cruzin October 2010 Flowers and more Dennis and Marsha Doebler are more than just great neighbors they are an inspiration for landscaping, which is their hobby.

I guess you could call it experiential since we try it and see if it works out or not. Other times we plant it because we just simply like it.

I have given columbine seeds to everyone that I know or requests them. Friends and neighbors have given us plants too.

7 Cruzin October 2010 Flowers and more Dennis and Marsha Doebler are more than just great neighbors they are an inspiration for landscaping, which is their hobby. Dennis and I have always enjoyed the outdoors around our home in so many ways. We have tried planting various shrubs around our property. I guess you could call it experiential since we try it and see if it works out or not. Other times we plant it because we just simply like it. Dennis enjoys surprising Marsha with plants, like the time he brought home some seeds of columbine from President Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Now columbine grows everywhere in our yard. I have given columbine seeds to everyone that I know or requests them. Friends and neighbors have given us plants too. Spring, especially the month of May, is the best time for our yard because that is when one will see many azaleas, Knockout roses, columbines, daffodils, irises, Stella d'oros, and the Japanese dogwood showing out. Walking around the yard, you may spot some of our statues and birdhouses. Dennis keeps all the bird feeders and blue bird houses in working order. He is the protector as well, as he keeps watch for any raccoons who might think they can climb up one of our feeders for a free meal. Our baffles work well to keep the squirrels out of the feeders. We enjoy watching the many species of birds that come and eat daily at our feeders. It's neat to watch the hummingbird feeding from the feeder and the flowers too. I keep a plant diary that I refer to each spring when Dennis and I purchase annuals for my pots. I found it to be helpful to remind me of the number of plants I need to fill our pots that I place on the deck and around the yard. I also write down observations of what grew well or suggestions for future plantings. My love of working out in the yard came from my parents. My parents kept a small garden as well as growing flowers and shrubs. It was a family activity when we were together and it has stuck with me. So, if you would like to see plants, from A (azaleas) to Z (Zebra grass), I might have it or I can find it for you in one of my flower books or magazines.. Patio Plants Spring Time Garden Snow Ball Bush Article and pictures submitted by Marsha Doebler

8 Summer Event Calendar RCCC Mondays at Dairy Queen at 6 PM Hwy 153 Year-Round RCCC Board Meeting is the Monday, the week prior to the Monthly Meeting at DQ RCCC Monthly Meeting at O Charleys on the 3 rd Thursday. Eat at 6PM, Hixson Pike, meeting at 7 PM Wednesday 6 till 8 PM Curise-in at Dubs 4400 Dayton Blvd. Open Cruise-in RCCC Open Cruise-in Fridays at Armandos 6 PM till? North Red Bank at Browntown Rd and Dayton Blvd. Cruise-ins 1 st Saturday at Marion County Cruisers at Courthouse Jasper TN ( ) or ( ) thru Oct. 2 nd Saturday at Dalton April thru Nov. 2 nd Saturday at Dunlap 5PM till 8 PM info: year round 2 nd Sat. Soddy Advance, May 8 th, June 12 th, July 12 th, August 14 th, and Sept 11 th ( Juvenile Diabetes Research) info: rd Sat. is the first Crusie-in 4-8PM Hwy 27 front of the Parkplace Resturant in Fort Oglethorpe 3 rd Saturday Dade Cruisers Town Square Trenton GA rd Saturday at Athens TN Court House, April thru Oct info th Saturday at Cleveland around Court House April thru Oct. info: th Saturday Mile Straight Car Show Oct 9 th 9 AM till 2 PM and Oct 30 th Car Shows/Events Sept. 19 Mtn City Corvette Show and Drag this Sunday. Meet at the IHop at 9 am to eat breakfast and then go over to the drag strip. October 2 the Mountain View Chevrolet open car show. Sponsored by the River City Corvette Club. Oct am Central time, Blue Orchid Bistro 185 Cherry Street, Dunlap, TN Fall into Christmas (A toys for tots charity drive) Three predetermined routes to choose. Three events to choose from: Time/Speed/Distance, Scavenger Hunt, Poker Run (All motor cycles welcome) Trophies, door prizes, 50/50, fun awards, good food and drink. Entry Fee One $10 new toy. For more information, visit or call

9 Corvette Weekend Trips Special Events Corvette Museum VETTE Corvette Museum, Sept 2-4, Z06 Fest Sept 16-18, Pace Car Reunion Sep 23-25, Vets n Vettes Nov 4-6 October 30-31, RCCC color cruise along the white lightning trail. Contact Mike Nabors for details. Vette Fest, Gatlinburg. River City Corvette Club is now on Facebook. Search for rivercity corvetteclub (don t forget it is two words - the first name being rivercity and the last name being corvetteclub) and request to be added as a friend. It is an easy way to keep up with club activities UT VOLS Football Schedule Sept 4 UT Knoxville W Sept 11 Knoxville L Sept 18 Knoxville Sept 25 Knoxville Oct 2 Baton Rouge Oct 9 Athens Oct 23 Knoxville Oct 30 South Columbia Nov 6 Memphis Nov 13 Ole Knoxville Nov 20 Nashville Nov 27 Knoxville

Welcome New Peeps Donavan Daugherty Black 1984 Coupe Mark your calendar.. Thunder Road Fall Color Cruise Leave Chattanooga Saturday, October 30, and return Sunday October 31.

10 Welcome New Peeps Donavan Daugherty Black 1984 Coupe Mark your calendar.. Thunder Road Fall Color Cruise Leave Chattanooga Saturday, October 30, and return Sunday October 31. Sheila Garcilazo Red 1987 Coupe Route: Cherahola Skyway to Robbinsville, intercept Highway 28 and follow the "Moonshiner 28" route to Franklin and Highlands, NC. Then turn south to Dillard, GA. Happy Birthday Ron Hasting 10/5 Sam Anderson 10/7 John Holden 10/12 Connie Pierce 10/18 David McELvain 10/19 Mark Redden 10/22 Linda Moore 10/23 Art Desjardins 10/24 Overnight: at the Dillard House (call to make your reservations). Google Dillard House for more information and phone number. About the cover page. Jim Lane s big block Corvette. The heart of the beast!!!

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