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Volume 54 Issue 3 2012<br />
President<br />
Peter Kruse<br />
Vice President<br />
Dick Schatzka<br />
Secretary<br />
Bob Crabb<br />
Treasurers<br />
Carrole Helman<br />
Webmaster<br />
George Beauchesne &<br />
Terri Pratt<br />
Newsletter<br />
Arlyn & Pat Thurber<br />
Club Merchandise Sales<br />
Carrole Helman<br />
Activities & Events<br />
Steve & Charlie Gonzales<br />
Glass on Grass Committee<br />
Kelly & Jackie Brown<br />
Mike & Denise DeFreese<br />
Linda Zinn<br />
Historian<br />
Jackie Brown<br />
Photographer<br />
Arlyn Thurber<br />
Telephone Committee<br />
Linda Zinn<br />
<strong>Spokane</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> Club and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Spokane</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> Club Logo © 2003<br />
<strong>Corvette</strong> <strong>concept</strong> <strong>cars</strong>: <strong>Room</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>whole</strong> <strong>family</strong><br />
By Bruce Troxell – National <strong>Corvette</strong> Examiner<br />
The <strong>Corvette</strong> Impala was exhibited at <strong>the</strong> 1956 GM Motorama. GM photo.<br />
Today <strong>the</strong> character of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> is well defined as a 2-seat, high per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
sports car with enough bells and whistles to satisfy <strong>the</strong> most discriminating owner.<br />
In its early years, however, <strong>the</strong> designers at General Motors experimented with<br />
versions of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> that could accommodate <strong>the</strong> <strong>whole</strong> <strong>family</strong>. Design exercises<br />
such as <strong>the</strong> Nomad, <strong>the</strong> Impala and <strong>the</strong> 2+2 Sting Ray were GM’s way of<br />
testing <strong>the</strong> waters to see if <strong>Corvette</strong>’s market could be expanded.<br />
To read <strong>the</strong> complete article, please visit http://exm.nr/GFyBbR.<br />
For access to all <strong>Corvette</strong> articles by Bruce Troxell, please visit http://exm.nr/<br />
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Volume 54 Issue 3 2012<br />
This MTI was <strong>the</strong>med after a ZR1 <strong>Corvette</strong> with all <strong>the</strong> original GM parts used in <strong>the</strong><br />
build purchased from GM dealers. The boat is constructed of carbon fiber. The black<br />
paint job is accented by carbon fiber airbrush work on <strong>the</strong> canopy and <strong>the</strong> entire hull of<br />
<strong>the</strong> boat. The exterior of <strong>the</strong> boat has ZR1 inspired hull sides, headlights, taillights,<br />
marker lights, custom ZR48 emblems and engine vents.The accessories are powered<br />
by a 4.2 kW Fischer Panda Diesel Genset. The power <strong>for</strong> this monster comes from two<br />
Mercury Racing 1350 HP twin-turbo engines with number 8 drives.<br />
SPOKANE CORVETTE CLUB<br />
MONTHLY MEETING<br />
March 14th, 2012<br />
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Vice-President Dick Schatzka.<br />
Treasurer’s Report<br />
Beginning balance: $5409.24. Ending balance: $5799.40<br />
Old Business<br />
Secretary Bob Crabb sent a letter to <strong>the</strong> Cheney Rotary Club confirming our participation<br />
in <strong>the</strong> Cheney Jubilee on July 14 th as <strong>the</strong> featured car club.
Volume 54 Issue 3 2012<br />
New Business<br />
<strong>Corvette</strong>s on <strong>the</strong> River: Rich Tuggle announced that in response to <strong>the</strong> questions<br />
about being asked <strong>for</strong> donations to Make A Wish Foundation while attending <strong>the</strong> event,<br />
McCurley’s entire dealership is going to donate $25 from <strong>the</strong> sale of every car in May to<br />
that cause. They anticipate donating at least $12,500 to Make A Wish on behalf of our club<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r clubs. Thus, <strong>the</strong>re won’t be un<strong>for</strong>eseen requests <strong>for</strong> donations from <strong>the</strong> club as a<br />
<strong>whole</strong> at <strong>the</strong> event. Individuals will still be free to donate on <strong>the</strong>ir own at <strong>the</strong> event.<br />
Chuck Ruby is still in treatment <strong>for</strong> his heart problems, and would appreciate cards<br />
from members.<br />
George Beauchesne and Terri Pratt invited members to <strong>the</strong>ir home on March 24 <strong>for</strong><br />
ano<strong>the</strong>r Bunco Party, to begin at 4:00. It will be a potluck.<br />
We need someone to plan and lead <strong>the</strong> Spring Run.<br />
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.<br />
. For a complete and up-to-date listing of upcoming events, please see <strong>the</strong> website.<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Bob Crabb, Secretary<br />
Bunko 2
Volume 54 Issue 3 2012<br />
Schedule of Club Events<br />
Check <strong>the</strong> Club Web Site www.spokanecorvetteclub.com <strong>for</strong> a complete listing of O<strong>the</strong>r Local & Regional<br />
Car Events.<br />
UP COMING EVENTS<br />
April 11th—Meeting<br />
April 18th— Dinner Run to Lenny's in Cheney<br />
April 28th—Spring Run down to Clarkston with lunch at Fazzari’s<br />
May 12th—Wallace Depot Days<br />
May 25ht-28th—Montana Big Sky Meet<br />
June 1st-2nd—<strong>Corvette</strong>s On The River<br />
Woodlands<br />
Dinner Run<br />
Sponsored by McCurley Integrity Dealerships<br />
Pasco, WA 509-547-5555<br />
www.billmccurley.com<br />
Member<br />
Since<br />
2005<br />
The <strong>Spokane</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> Club Newsletter is published monthly <strong>for</strong> members of <strong>the</strong> Club.<br />
Suggestions and story ideas are welcome at any time. Contact <strong>the</strong> Editors at sccvettes@centurytel.net<br />
<strong>Spokane</strong> <strong>Corvette</strong> Club • PO Box 18325 • <strong>Spokane</strong> WA 99228-0325• Ph: 208-968-9226
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