According to Julie Chin this morning, it looks like Saturdays weather is going to be perfect for a chili dinner. I'm looking forward to having everyone over, the heater passed a test drive last Sunday so the shop will be nice and toasty, now if I could just find some folks to push brooms and mops. (kidding, I got it handled)

I have several chairs and stools but if you drive something other than your Vette you might throw in a couple of lawn chairs just in case. Bill Bailey is bringing a couple of items to be offered as door prizes so bring some cash.

(Manning, we do not take credit cards!) If you have a Corvette item you don't want, use or need, consider donating it to the club for a door prize.

A special thanks to Tom for all the effort he's put into our new computer/timing system, after seeing him work through some of the challenges last Sun. I can only imagine how much time he has invested in the purchase and set up of all of this new equipment. We were missing a couple of items but they have been ordered and should be here this week. THANKS!!!!!!

SEE YOU SATURDAY

BRING YOUR APPETITES (TUMS NOT PROVIDED)

REMEMBER, GUESTS ARE INVITED!!!!!!!

J.B.

From the Governors Corner:

My goodness, how time flies, here it is almost February. Not much to report on NCCC this month but Mike has been busy setting up social events. Be sure and check out everything he has put together.

The regional schedule is available on our website as well as the SW Region website.

The raffle car for convention this year has been picked out, a 2009 coupe, charcoal in color, in case you want to purchase some raffle tickets.

Reminder: the deadline for signing up for the SW Region awards dinner and party in Waco is coming up soon in case you want to go.

We had our first setup/practice with our new timing equip and found that we needed a few more parts to make the system work together. By the next meeting Feb 1^st we should have everything in place. Please, if you are interested in learning about the new timing stuff plan on attending. The meeting is at Jim Barnes at 1PM, word has it a super bowl party may break out afterward.

You know, I kept wondering why Linda B was using such large font for my article, Duh! I just noticed that my font settings were (shall we say a little high) SORRY!

Tom

Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The meeting was called to order by President Jim Barnes at 7:30 PM.

Jim reported that he had presented outgoing President, Kevin Gross with an inscribed gavel as a memento for his service to the club. Year end awards were then passed out. Kurt Lewis made a special presentation to Dale Acker in recognition of his dedication and hard work during the 2008 National Convention which was held in Tulsa.

Terry Green told of the National Corvette Museum 2009 Caravan.

On September 1^st anyone interested in participating will come together

With existing caravan participants and tour to Checotah then proceed

to Little Rock and spend the night there. Parties and food are

scheduled at a Chevrolet dealership there. Cost for this segment of

the Caravan is $25.00 and includes a T-shirt. The group will then go on to Bowling Green the next day. Go to the National Corvette Museum website for further details and updates.

Jim asked for a motion to approve Novembers minutes as printed in the newsletter. Dale Acker made a correction on page 3, paragraph 2. It is corrected to read Dale Acker will be the Operational Chairman. Dale Acker then made the motion to approve. Linda Lewis seconded. Motion carried.

Reports:

Vice-President Tyler Lewis No report at this time.

Membership Charlene Finley Charlene was unable to attend so Tom made the report for her. Doug Garison should be removed from the list. Tom then welcomed new members Brian and Melissa Wedlake.

Editor Linda Bailey Linda encouraged everyone to submit articles for our newsletter.

Governor Tom Finley Membership packets should have been received by all returning members.

Changes to the rule book can be found on the NCCC website.

The 2009 50^th Anniversary Convention will be in Colorado Springs August 9^th 14^th. The raffle car will be a 2009 Cyber Gray 3LT Coupe.

The Awards Banquet for the Southwest Region will be March 28^th in Waco, Texas.

Social Mike Ward announced plans for a Chili Supper/Casino Night to be held at Jim Barnes home January 24^th at 6:30p.m. A sign-up sheet was passed around. Mike then told of his plans for upcoming events in the year ahead. (A separate list is attched.)

OLD BUSINESS:

Oklahoma Thunder 2009 Tom has the new timing lights and computer. The first practice session for learning to use the equipment is set for January 18^th from 1 to 5. Discussion was held regarding necessary equipment and supplies not yet purchased. Bill Bailey made a motion we approve $100.00 to be spent for a label printer, labels, paper and printer cable. Linda Lewis seconded. Motion carried.

Kurt Lewis has found the Corporate Seal and has given them to Tom Finley.

NEW BUSINESS:

We have no new business at this time.

Tyler Lewis made a motion we adjourn. Motion carried.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Bailey

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Corvette Trivia:

Which of the following features of the 1963 Stringray production car were simulated?

Hold louvers
Knock-offs on the hubcaps
Fender vents
Bi-pillar air extraction vents
All the above

All the above. For some reason, it was easier to simulate scoops and vents than make them functional, perhaps because making them functional, would require additional time. Gradually, as the years went by, there was less simulation and more functional styling features as the Stingray design was refined.

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January Social:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR January 24th. Jim Barnes is hosting a Chili Supper/Casino night at his home (1407 North 153^rd East Ave. Jims phone number is 437-0395) 6:30p.m. So bring your best pot of chili (or whatever you signed up for), your extra pennies and lets have some fun.

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