Me and my Camaro ~ By Renee Morrison Back in 2006 my husband Larry and I had heard that GM was going to bring back the Camaro! Well since between us we had owned 4 in our lifetime, we were pretty excited. When we saw the concept car unveiled at the Detroit Auto show, it took our breath away. We knew we had to have one. So on October 16, 2008; two days after you could officially order, we were on the Interstate to make our 120 mile round trip to H&H Chevrolet in Omaha. After waiting for what seemed like forever, we took delivery of our 2010 Red Jewel 2LT/RS Camaro on 7/13/2009. Love at first sight, I cried when I saw her parked on the pad in front of H&H. After enjoying the ride for a few days and of course being treated like a rock star wherever I went, we got an email from a friend that said a fellow Boy Scout leader (We since of course call those fine folks friends, and all know and love them as the Teply Tribe) was having a tough time with his cancer treatment and his 8-year old son had helped put together a car show fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. Since this was a good cause we agreed, not knowing at all what to expect. I wrote to a Camaro buddy of mine about what to do to get ready for a car show. He replied, "Just make sure it's clean and shiny, open the hood and trunk and you're good to go." Away we went on Saturday morning July 18 th , 2009 and settled into the car show with of course the only 2010 Camaro on the lot. People swarmed us, we answered questions all day. I thought; "This is OK, but it sure is a long day, it's hot and we don't know anybody here, though everyone we met was really very nice." At the end of the day trophies were awarded to the winners in each class and some special awards and door prizes. My name was drawn and I won a model truck that my grandson enjoyed greatly. Then out of the clear blue sky they called my name again as the winner of the 1984-current unmodified class! As I stumbled forward to accept a large blue and gold trophy, I knew I was hooked! Hot days may come and go, but hardware lasts forever! I entered a couple more shows that summer. We got to meet a bunch of other great people, and was fortunate enough to run into a couple of Rebels at a car show, and they did such a nice job of selling their club I thought “this sounds good to me.” So I joined up. Then in September I entered the Applejack Festival Car show in Nebraska City, again winning a trophy for first place in my class. This one included beating a Mustang, which I really enjoy, and for the first time this class even included Corvettes! So this win holds a special place on the trophy shelf. My Camaro is my daily driver, so it gets extra special attention and care, we even put on the snow tires and drive all winter long. The World of Wheels in Omaha on March 12 th -14 th was our first show of 2010. We worked a little harder than usual to get ready for this one because it was judged by the International Show Car Association. Once again, the Ruby Jewel, what I have since named the best car that GM ever built, was awarded with an "Outstanding" ISCA distinction and a plaque. This win has shown us that our 2010 Camaro can now be what we have known since last July, a true winner with a Chevrolet heartbeat that is as strong as any muscle car there ever was! New Members Jeri Swanson, Lincoln, NE 1965 Ford Mustang. Jeri is our treasure's niece. CARDS OR FLOWERS Anyone who knows of a Rebels member who should have a card sent to someone in the hospital or flowers for a funeral, Contact John or Carol Danielson 477-5577 Eric Manley Seward, NE 65 Ford Galaxie 500 61 Ford F-100 Unibody Shortbox
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