VETTE NEWS Volume 28, Issue 09 September 2009 President s Corner It seems like just a short while ago I had penned the August newsletter message and now we are heading towards September (where did the "summer" go?)although this was our regions fifth wettest summer, we did manage to attend many events in spite of the rains. Our first super cruise at Salvatore's Italian Gardens was a success and the weather co-operated until the final hour. The feedback we received was favorable, the entertainment and the door prizes were exceptional, and we were able to view some cars which I believe haven't been seen before at any of our car shows. This fact tells me that next years attendance will be even better and thus the cruise will be bigger and better. Hats off to Pete Ricigliano, Ron Giovino and Reas Graber for their contributions via the numerous meetings we had with host Joe Salvatore and subsequent planning sessions. Sometimes, we forget how much work is involved to make these events a success. Our fifth annual all Corvette caravan was also a success as attested to the 147 Vettes which appeared at Salvatore's. These participants were treated to a deluxe continental breakfast hosted by Joe Salvatore and provided by the West Herr Auto Group. This was a class start to our road event as the food was served in the restaurant and served by formally attired food service workers. After a 72 mile ride, all the vehicles arrived safely at the Batavia(NY) Party Center thanks to the police officers from the Lancaster PD, New York State Police, Warsaw PD, Erie, Wyoming & Genesee county Sheriff's Dept's. A special thanks to Capt. Daniel Lyons and trooper Art Pittman, NYSP, and ECSD deputies Mike Sommers and Warren Lewis. We finally had a good weather day with temps in the 80's and the sun shining. It was impressive to see the police motorcycles as they traversed our procession all the way to Batavia. During and after our lunch Lee and Mike Buccilli conducted the door prize drawings and also the Kids Escaping Drugs Raffle. Vice-President and caravan What s Happening September 2-7 Corvette Museum - Bowling Green Caravan Trip, see Frank Pastore September 6 Autumn Sports Classic Octagon Show, Como Park, (9am-4pm) September 12 Sheridan Drive Nostalgia Cruise Sheridan Park, (9am-6pm) September 13 Restore the Mill, Williamsville, NY - (11am 3pm) September 17 COB - Fall Country Luncheon, see Mary Mangan September 19 COB Club Meeting Clarence Church 7pm September 25-26 Vettes at the Valley, COB Show Holiday Valley, September 27 Colden Fall Festival- Colden Fire Hall, 10am-5pm September 27 Akron Car Show Akron, NY (11am-4pm) OFFICAL PUBLICATION OF www.corvettesofbuffalo.com CORVETTES of BUFFALO pg 1
Officers President Bruce Mussehl 716-864-8459 Vice President Skip Polowy 716-741-7677 Secretary Diane Skeide 716-876-1194 Treasurer Mel Skeide 716-876-1194 Board of Directors Frank Pastore 716-694-9024 Jim Bonus 716-695-7643 Jim Lawson 716-838-2920 Ron Giovino 716-691-8684 Reas Graber 716-830-7500 Committees Membership Dan & Debbie Wroblewski 716-542-2041 Newsletter Jim & Linda Bonus 716-695-7643 Phone Comm. Maureen Polowy 716-741-7677 Sunshine Comm. Karen Rothenberger 716-675-9467 Webmaster Jim Bonus Activities Dir Frank Pastore Meeting every second Saturday of the month at First Presbyterian Church 9675 Main St. Clarence, NY Meeting starts 7:00 p.m. Corvettes of Buffalo is open to all Corvette owners and enthusiasts over the age of 21 Visit us at http://www.corvettesofbuffalo.com/ Send Articles To: Jim Bonus, 1012 Castlebar Drive North Tonawanda, NY 14120 E-Mail : mailto:jwbonus@roadrunner.com Submissions must be in by 26 th chairman Skip Polowy announced that we had met or exceeded (we did exceed) our goal of $10,000 to be presented to this worthwhile charity. A sincere thank you to the Western New York community (AND COB MEMBERS) who supported this cause by purchasing and selling these tickets. I have previously privately and publicly thanked the members who worked so hard to reach our goal. You may recall seeing them selling tickets at a local mall or certain cruise nights (thanks Eastern Hills & Pautlers) and some car shows. These folks are outstanding and are a credit to our club and our community. Also, lest we forget Bob Kazmarek was the original route planner along with Steve Dworzek who also composed the road quiz. Also Bob Meegan whose diligence with law enforcement secured the police escort. As the season moves on,15 or more Corvettes will make the trip to Bowling Green Kentucky for a visit to the National Corvette Museum and the assembly plant just across the highway. Some members will also take in the sights at Nashville and some are even venturing to St. Louis Mo. to visit their children Then, shortly thereafter the club will host our "Vettes in the Valley" show at Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville N.Y.Chairman John Meyerhoff and his various committees have a nice weekend planned. John reports quite a few pre-registered vehicles and advanced hotel reservations and we're looking for a good turnout. Everyone is welcome and we hope to see you there. Also this month we had our annual picnic at the Clarence Town Park Shelter (thanks to Reas Graber) and we were treated to a great meal and our annual rainstorm, and then clearing skies which allowed a photographer from NOCO to take some great group and individual shots of our rides. These photos will be used on NOCO's 2011 calendar featuring what else. Corvettes! In spite of the down pour the picnic committee was able to grill and served up lots of chow(twice during the day mind you). Thanks to volunteers Sue Krezmien, Bob Kazmarek, Lynn & Larry Ienco, Chris & Carl Balmas,Connie & Ron Giovino, and all the rest of COB who brought dishes to pass, and arrived early to do the setup Again this month we welcome additional new members, Holley Wyse and Bob and Carole Blandford. Speaking of additions, I would like to announce the welcome of the newest member of our (my) family, Summer Grace Lumb, a beautiful girl who arrived on the morning of August 21st. at South Buffalo Mercy Hospital, born to our daughter Tracy and weighing in at 6lbs., 13oz., 19 3/4". Revive the wave! Bruce Mussehl CORVETTES of BUFFALO pg 2
CORVETTES OF BUFFALO Annual Christmas Brunch Sunday, December 6, 2009 At The Fairdale 672 Wehrle Drive Amherst, NY: 14225 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00PM $11.84 pp for members $23.68 for Guests 11:00 AM - 11:30AM - Coffee, Tea, Juice bar with Bagels, Danish and Muffins 11:30 AM Buffet will be served: Scramble eggs, Bacon, Sauage, Fruit bowel, O Brian Red potatoes, Breaded Pork Chops, Waffle Station with assorted toppings. Coffee, Tea and Juice. You may sign up at the meetings or call Mike & Lee Make check out to Corvettes of Buffalo and give to or mail too: Mike & Lee Buccilli, 4001 Essex Pl., Hamburg, NY 14075 All money is Due by November 14 th meeting so we can give a count to the venue. Fall Country Luncheon There will be a Fall Country Luncheon on September 17, 2009 at 11:30 am at the Darien Country Cottage. The cost is the same $17.95 per person. Please feel free to bring a Guest or two. I will need the money by September 12th to make reservations. If you have any questions, please call me at 542-4950. KED s Raffle Prize Winners Grand Prize 42 Panasonic Plasma TV : Edward Qualey # 568 Seller of Grand Prize : Hoby 1 st Barton Hill Week-End Get-A-Way package : Detective Sgts.& Detective Assoc. # 1307 2 nd Craftsman 22 Key Start Self propelled Mower : Marylyn Kaczmarck #1205 3 rd Bulova Miniature Grandfather Mantel Clock : Marie Busekist # 1478 4 th Chocolate Lovers Celebration Tour @Choco-Loco ; (1) Stan Franconia #1754 4 th Chocolate Lovers Celebration Tour@ Choco-Loco; (2) Cathy & Paul Costco #958 5 th Husqvarma 128C Grass Trimmer: Andrea Mintz #985 6 th Silk Spa & Salon Package : Nancy Mackanja #568 7 th Kissing Bridge Lean to Ski or Snowboard pkg Anthony Bacilli # 1421 8 th $25.00 gift card to Dave s Farmers Market/Christmas wonderland: 1) Lisa Rastelli #614 2) Jared Morrow #309 3) Mary Patterson #1649 4) Diane Vogt 5) Nancy Conroy #801 6) Nancy & Ron Owen # 991 7) Leo Sperduti #489 8) Stacey & Gregg Pastore #461 9) Mary Nicholson # 321 10) Scott Cole # 180 Thank you Mary Mangan CORVETTES of BUFFALO pg 3
Thanks Mike & Lee wish to thank all who have made this years fund raiser and caravan a huge success with Gift cards, door prizes, raffle prizes, or just selling tickets. A special thank you to our committee Larry & Donna Petro, Bob & Joan Meegan, Nancy Conroy & Grant Violino for all their hard work. For Sale 1997-1998 Corvette gas tanks including fuel gauges and pumps Value of tanks new over $600. Thank You to the following for going over and above this year. Carl & Chris Balmas: ticket sales of 30 + and for gift cards Gene Colucci : ticket sales of 30+ and for help with the purchase of the TV Rich & Patti Kirkland: ticket sales of 30+ and gift cards Donn & Judy Schubert : Eastern Hills Mall event and ticket sales of 30+ Bruce & Ruth Mussehl: ticket sales of 30+ Rich Zahner & Carol Rotando :50/50 @ Pautlers and ticket sales 30+ Pam O Brien : ticket sales 30+ Lee & Barb Singer: ticket sales 30+ and BBQ at KED Mel & Diane Skeide ticket sales 30+ Pat & Mary Mangan: Gift cards & candle basket Maureen Polowy: Helped with all information to get the 2 Spa give -a - ways Ed & Pamm Seifert: ticket sales 30+ We also wish to thank all of the club members for selling your tickets and for all everyone did big or small to make this year a great caravan and raffle. Make offer Paul Rung 716-694-5463 Email-pamarung@roadrunner.com The Dozzies Appear Once Again Another member falls victim to the Dozzies. Apparently the brief stretch of very warm temperatures and long COB events laid claim to this unsuspecting victim THANK YOU ALL AGAIN Mike & Lee Buccilli Dues and Nominations At the September meeting we will begin collecting the annual membership dues, which is $65.00 for Couples or $50.00 for a single member. The nominations for Officers and Board members will also begin at the September meeting. CORVETTES of BUFFALO pg 4
5 th Annual Corvette Caravan What can you say but WOW! 145 Vettes, $10,000 for Kids Escaping Drugs, great food, good weather, great people. Visit the web site for more pictures and video of the day CORVETTES of BUFFALO pg 5
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