December Corvetter - Sam Houston Corvette Club

The Corvetter Newsletter 

Sam Houston Corvette Club Monthly Publication 

Volume 1 Issue 10 DECEMBER 2012 

this issue 

From the President 

Fall Foliage Weekend in Tyler, Texas 

The year is almost over and I hope all of you had a fun time and got out of the 

club what you expected. This coming year will continue to be filled with fun, adventurous 

events, lunch runs, car shows and social gatherings. Big thanks to all 

the members participating in the Fall Show and those of you volunteering during 

setup, registration, troop care packaging and break down. It would not have been 

a success without you. Also, big thanks to Roger & Jeanette for organizing the 

Fall Foliage again. I believe we had 29 cars that weekend. The roads, food, 

games and entertainment was a blast. LouAnn & Allen Nichols will be hosting 

the Annual New Years Eve Party at their warehouse in Conroe. It’s all finished 

and ready to go. I will be sending an Evite out with details and rsvp. Next month 

is the Bandit Run III hosted by Jeb & Lori Jonas and this is one not to miss. Please 

read the write-up and contact Jeb to rsvp so he can arrange head count for restaurant. 

I’d like to welcome new board members Bob Romsland, John Cox and Patty 

Natole to the board and when you see them give them a congrats. We will have 

the first board meeting on Jan 1st at 6:30pm at Rudy’s BBQ 

off I-45 & Louetta Rd to plan out the next few months of 

events and activities. This is open to all club members. The 

club meeting takes place Friday Jan 4th at the Westador 

Club House at 7pm. 

Presidents Note P.1 

Membership info P.2 

Calendar P.3 

Apparel P.4 

NCM news P.5 

Corvette news P.8 

Past Events P.10 

Future Events P.17 

Classified Adds P.21 

Dustin Standley joined the 

club at the Fall Show and 

won 3 awards! 

Sam Houston Corvette Club has 

it’s own Facebook Group where 

you can keep up with club news 

and people. This is a private group 

not shared with the world. 

David

Sam Houston Corvette Club 


Meeting Information 

Monthly Membership Meeting 

Held the first Friday of each month at 

7:30 pm at the Westador Club House. 

17715 Cali Drive, Houston 77090 

Monthly Board Meeting 

Held at 6:30 pm the Tuesday before the 

club meeting. Contact David Johnson 

for meeting locations. All members in 

good standings are welcome to attend. 

Membership Info 

Currently we have 114 memberships 

consisting of about 211 individuals. 

New Members 

Dustin & Julie Standley 

2007 Black Coupe 

December Birthdays 

2012 Sam Houston Corvette Club 

Officers: 

President David Johnson 713-303-6264 dj@djsmco.com 

1st Vice Pres. Van Knox 713-688-7836 lynnknox123@yahoo.com 

2nd Vice Pres. Galen Lee 281-655-7554 leegalen@comcast.net 

Treasurer Rick DiGiovanni 281-350-5052 r.digiovanni@sbcglobal.net 

Officer-At-Large John Bruce 281-974-6801 jjbruce2000@msn.com 

Sergeant-At-Arms Rocky Maglio 832-797-2970 rocky1corv@hotmail.com 

Secretary Sam Damico 713-253-2033 damicosam@comcast.net 

Governor Mike Ewers 281-367-0494 mewersx2@gmail.com 

Past President Sid Shackelford 713-906-0311 fairwaytx@yahoo.com 

1 Delia Jenke 

3 Patty McKeon 

4 Kevin Graulty 

5 Johnce Hall 

6 Willie Favero 

8 Julie Martin 

10 Stephen Plunk 

10 Jeanette Willingham 

13 John Brownlee 

20 Diana Jones 

27 Angelo Lautchang 

30 Stephen Alford 

Committee Heads: 

Apparel & Raffles Kelly Shackelford 713-760-5702 fairwaytx@yahoo.com 

Car Shows Stephen Alford 832-646-6704 salford42@comcast.net 

Special Projects Van Knox 713-688-7836 lynnknox123@yahoo.com 

Historian Lynn DiGiovanni 281-350-5052 wldigio@sbcglobal.net 

Membership Sid Shackelford 713-906-0311 fairwaytx@yahoo.com 

NCM Ambassador John Bruce 281-974-6801 jjbruce2000@msn.com 

Newsletter Editor David Johnson 713-303-6264 dj@djsmco.com 

Racing Bruce Carter 281-367-8455 carterbruce@comcast.net 

Visit the Sam Houston Corvette Club website for more information, 

news and events and our picture gallery. 

“Check out the Website” 

www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com



SHCC Calendar of Events 

Other Events 

Dec 1 

Dec 31 

SHCC Christmas Party Westador Club 

House 

New Years Eve Party—Nichols’ Warehouse 

Evite to be sent to members 

page 2 

Jan 4 SHCC Monthly Club Meeting Page 2 

Jan 13 

Volunteers for Houston Marathon—Kassy 

Johnson 

page 17 

Jan 26 Bandit Run III hosted by Jeb & Lori Jonas Page 18 

Feb 1 SHCC Monthly Club Meeting Page 2 

Feb 9 Valentines Lunch Run to Kemah Next issue 

Area Car Shows & Events 

website 

Mar 1 SHCC Monthly Club Meeting Page 2 

Mar 9-10 Corvette Chevy Expo at GRB Next issue 

Apr 12-14 Annual Wildflower Trip to Hill Country Next issue 

December 2012 

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 

1 

January 2013 

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 

30 31 1 2 3 4 5 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

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20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

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27 28 29 30 31



SHCC Merchandise 

If you need apparel Please contact Sid at 713-906-0311. 

Please check the website for the newest additions and photos to our SHCC Merchandise. We 

have a lot of new items and new pricing! All merchandise display an embroidered or screen printed club 

logo. 

Club Clock $35.00 Ladies T-shirt Scoop Neck (pink, raspberry) 2XL, 3XL $15.00 

Club Official Jacket $75.00 Ladies Polo (pink, red, Black) M-3XL $25.00 

Club Cap (black racing checker) $15.00 Men’s Pocket T-Shirt (color) L, XL $15.00 

Club Cap (red flame) $10.00 Men’s Pocket T-Shirt (color) 2XL, 3XL $18.00 

Club Visor (tan, black) $12.00 Men’s Racing Polo (blue, black, red) M-2XL $25.00 

Club Tote Bag $15.00 Club Denim Shirt, short sleeve $25.00 

Club Ladies V-neck (colors) $12.00 Club Denim Shirt, long sleeve $25.00 

Ladies T-shirt Scoop Neck (pink, raspberry) L, XL $12.00 Club T-Shirt (long “racing” sleeve, white) $20.00 

Advertisers 

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Major Credit Cards Accepted 

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5940 N. Sam Houston Pkwy. East #319 

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Phone: 281-441-2111 

Toll Free: 800-546-2111 

Fax: 281-441-3057 

E-mail: gulfcoastvette@gulfcoastcorvette.com 

www.gulfcoastcorvette.com



From Your National Corvette Museum Ambassador 

John Bruce 

One + One Campaign Offers Great Prizes 

Members of the NCM provide some of the best 

marketing for our programs, services and the Museum 

as a place to visit. We would love your help 

in inviting a friend to also become a member. 

As an incentive to new members and to thank our 

hard working current members, this year’s 

One+One Campaign features a drawing for several 

gifts and prizes. Each time you recruit a new 

member, both you and he or she will be entered 

to win. 

If everyone would set a goal to recruit just one more, it will help us reach our very 

ambitious goals! The promotion runs now through April 27, 2013 (NCM Bash) and 

prize drawings will be held - including a 2-day Bondurant Z06 Driving Experience; 

your car showcased in NCM’s rotating display; golf package; free hexagon brick 

and more! 

Become a member online here. When assisting someone with joining, please be 

sure to list your name as recruited by on the form that is mailed in, or in special instructions 

if joining online. 

http://webservices.corvettemuseum.org/PortalTools/NCMF/membership.cfm 

Country Music Exhibit Featuring Live Performances 

As though your visit to the Museum couldn't get any 

better, we are now offering, in conjunction with our 

Country Music Stars and Cars exhibit, live music performances 

in the Exhibit Hall. 

Area musicians are donating their time, performing 

country, southern and classic rock tunes for Museum 

guests. Additionally, musically inclined Museum staff 

members Bobbie Jo Lee (NCM Insurance), Bob Bubnis 

(Marketing) and Gary Cockriel (Delivery) will be 

performing during scheduled group tour visits. 

Check out the schedule online here, and we will be constantly updating and adding 

additional performances. We hope you will schedule your visit to see the cars and 

our stars! 

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/exhibits/country.shtml 

2013 National Corvette Museum 

Preliminary Event Calendar 

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/calendar/ 

ncm_events_2013.shtml 

C7 Reveal - Detroit 

January 13-14 

MiM Florida Collector Tour 

**March 25-28 

Sebring HPDE 

March 29-30 

NCM Bash 

April 25-27 

MiM Tail of the Dragon Tour 

April 28-30 

*Mid-Ohio HPDE 

**May 6 

*ZR-1/C4 Gathering 

May 16-18 

*Barn Raising III 

May 23-25 

MiM Mid-Ohio Grand Am Tour 

**June 10-15 

VIR HPDE 

June 24-25 

Corvette 60th Anniversary 

**June 27-28 

MiM Magical Mystical Tour 

**July 29 – August 3 

Anniversary Celebration 

August 29 – 31 

Hall of Fame Induction BQT 

August 29 

MiM Corvette Lifestyle Tour 

**September 1-4 

*NCM Benefit at HOD Thunderhill 

**September 4 - 5 

*NCM Benefit at HOD Autobahn 

**September 30 

MiM 1-Lap of KY “Only 1 of” Tour 

**October 8 – 12 

Vets 'n Vettes 

**November 7-9 

Stay informed of event news by subscribing to 

E-NEWS 

http://www.corvettemuseum.com/ 

ncmenews/index.shtml



Cont. 


The cost of an acre is $15,000 and can be paid over a five year period. All “One Acre Club” members will be recognized 

for their contribution on a Donor’s Plaque at the Motorsports Park! 

There are two types of “One Acre Club” members – Donor Members and Track Time Members. 

§ Donor Members – A $15,000 gift is made as a donation to the NCM and they receive the maximum tax deductibility as 

allowed by law. The NCM provides an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes to each donor as we are a 501(c)(3) 

non-profit foundation. 

§ Donor Members will receive an invitation to participate in an event that will be planned just for the Donor Members. 

§ Track Time Members – A $15,000 payment is used to purchase prepaid track time and is not deductible for tax purposes. 

Track Time Membership must be in one name or group, but the amount can be applied to as many individuals as 

desired. Prepaid track time must be redeemed within five years after the Motorsports Park opens and must be scheduled 

in advance with the NCM. 

Any commitment may be paid over a five year period. 

Can’t commit to a full acre Partial acre sponsorships are also available. To learn more about partial acre commitments, 

please visit our Sponsorship page here! 

http://www.motorsportspark.org/sponsorships/ 

The National Corvette Museum (NCM) is a non-profit foundation exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501 

(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.* 

Keith Kozak Joins One Acre Club 

When it comes to the NCM Motorsports Park, there are all kinds of good reasons 

to support it. For Keith and Dusty Kozak, our most recent One Acre Club members, 

they are doing it for their children. 

“We have five Corvettes, and each of our three children has claimed one.” Keith 

laughs. “We are in the process of doing a frame off restoration on a 1972, which 

my son is interested in, and we have an ’82, ’86 Pace Car, 99 and 2010 Grand 

Sport.” 

When it came to the decision to take their support to the One Acre Club level, it seemed like a logical thing to do. “We love 

the Museum and we figured that since our children are going to be Corvette owners in the future they may want to use the 

track. That’s mainly what it is. I’m thinking of them and future generations of Corvette owners. Although,” he adds with a 

smile, “I’ll probably use it too!” 

Learn more about the Motorsports Park Project online here. 

http://www.motorsportspark.org/



Cont. 


Free Shipping in the Corvette Store 

60th Anniversary WeatherTec Mason Jacket. Wind and water-resistant. Full Zip. Front 

pockets with binding. Embroidered 60th Anniversary Corvette emblem. 100% polyester 

twill. $98.00 

http://store.corvettemuseum.com/detail.aspxID=4223 

FREE SHIPPING 

on orders* placed by December 9, 2012 of $100 or more. 

To guarantee Christmas delivery (based on merchandise availability), orders must be 

placed by December 7, 2012.**Build sheet, window sticker, and brick orders excluded. Not 

valid on previous purchases. *Some exclusions apply. Continental U.S. only. Minimum free 

shipping total of $100 is applied after discounts and does not include shipping costs. 

**Some exclusions apply (as noted online and in catalog). Charges apply for Overnight, 

Second/Third Day and International shipping. 

To view the Corvette Store Catalog http://magazinevolume.com/12732NC/#/1/ 

Please feel free to contact our Corvette Store Customer Care Representative at: StoreCustomer- 

Care@corvettemuseum.org or phone 1-800-538-3883. 

National Corvette Museum Store 

http://store.corvettemuseum.com/SearchResult.aspxCategoryID=184 

Check out the National Corvette Museum on Facebook



Corvette News 

Five Things You Didn’t Know About The 2014 Corvette 

Thanks to some fine reporting by the incomparable 

Don Sherman, as well as some very reliable 

source material *cough*regarding the car's visuals, 

Car and Driverhas assembled the fullest 

picture yet of next year's 2014 Corvette. 

This unauthorized preview can be found in the 

January issue, and you'll get the official C7 story 

from C/D.com and Jalopnik after GM unveils 

the car at the Detroit Auto Show next month. In 

the meantime, though, here are some highlights 

of what Car and Driver knows so far. 

1. The base car has aluminum rails: 

Remember how, for the current-generation Z06 and ZR1, GM did an unprecedented 

thing and replaced the hydroformed-steel main spaceframe 

members with aluminum ones Well, now even the base car's rails are 

alloy. 

2. More carbon fiber: 

GM has aggressive weight targets for this car, so the panels, bulkhead, 

and floor-of the base car-will be fashioned from composites. 

3. Michelin won the tire war: 

No more Goodyears as base fitment. Pilot Sports, y'all. 

4. Manual, saved: 

Porsche did the 7-speed-manual thing first, and ingeniously so, with one 

box for both self-shift and PDK applications. Here, the 7-speed stands 

alone, but needs only four gates rather than the Porsche's five to get the 

job done (don't forget reverse). 

5. The Stingray comes later, with a V-8: 

Although rumors had it bearing a twin-turbo V-6, the Stingray, the Corvette 

that jams econo, will be powered by a 400-hp 5.5-liter V-8, and 

should give 30-plus mpg on the highway.



S.H.I.I.P. 

SAM HOUSTON INDIVIDUAL INCENTIVE POINTS AWARDS PROGRAM 

A point system to stimulate attendance and participation from the entire club has been adopted by the board and goes into effect immediately 

upon the start of the August 3, 2012 meeting and will run until June 30, 2013 just before our 20 th anniversary as a club in July. Listed below are 

the categories and point values for each. At the end of the program all members’ in good standing will have their points tallied and the persons 

with the top three most points will be awarded prizes. 

The grand prize is a SHCC club jacket currently valued at $75.00. Second place is a SHCC voucher for club apparel valued at $50.00. Third prize 

is a free entry into one of the SHCC car shows. 

The board members and their spouses are not eligible for the prizes mentioned above but are compiling the same points to compete among 

themselves to win a $25.00 gift certificate at a local restaurant. It is of the opinion that board members and/or their spouses may have an unfair 

advantage by attending most all events and this program is intended to help promote other club members to get involved more. 

Point system values for attendance and participation are as follows: 

Attend Monthly Meeting = 1 point 

Attend SHCC Monthly Drive = 2 points 

SHCC Event Participation = 3 points (i.e.; Xmas party, bowling, Halloween party etc.) 

SHCC Car Show Participant = 4 points (i.e. worker) 

SHCC Pre-Run Participant = 5 points (wild flower & fall foliage only) 

SHCC Car Show Participant WITH Car Entry = 7 

Head Up a SHCC Event or Drive = 10 points 

Please note there may be from time to time BONUS Points awarded but it will be announced in advance so everyone will have 

fair notice to attend. CHECK YOUR SHCC WEBSITE. 

HOW MANY POINTS WILL YOUR SHIIP HAVE IN IT 

Leaders as of Oct 1st (points will be updated January) 

Member 

Board 

Nathan Kranson = 13 Kassy Johnson =13 

Glenn Poole = 13 David Johnson =13 

Lori Howard = 11 Lynn Knox =11 

Gene Howard = 11 Van Knox =11 

Bob Romsland = 10 Rocky Maglio = 9 

John Cox = 10



Past Events 

2 nd Annual WHEELS AND HIGH HEELS shopping day at Katy Mills Mall 

November 3rd



Past Events 

November 4th SHCC Fall Vette Show. We had a nice turn out even through the Texans were playing at home. I 

would like to thank all the club members who helped with setup, registration and the troop care packages. Without 

your commitment the show would not have been a success. Picture Gallery online. 

David



Past Events 

Nov 4th Fall Show cont.



November 9-11th Fall Foliage Weekend in Tyler, Texas. 

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Future Events 

Sunday, January 13th, 2013 

Volunteers needed for Road Guards. 

Sam Houston Corvette Club Race Crew Volunteer 

Team has been assigned Sector 4 Wesleyan (mile 

14) for several years as Road Guards. 

Be a part of Houston's largest single-day sporting 

event! 

The Chevron Houston Marathon is recognized as the 

nation’s premier volunteer-supported marathon. Each 

year, 7,500 dedicated volunteers join the Houston 

Marathon's Race Crew and help make Houston’s 

largest single-day sporting event a success! 

For the past 6 years I’ve 

been a volunteer for the 

marathon and this year I’m 

the Mile Captain of Sector 4 

Wesleyan (mile 14) and 

need about 30 Road Guards 

for my assigned sector. 

Several club members volunteer every year so 

you won’t be alone. It’s fun, doesn’t take to long, 

you get a t-shirt. You can sign up here online or 

contact me for any questions. 

Kassy Johnson 

reward02@yahoo.com 

713-303-6935 

We meet at 6:30 am and done about 11:00 am



Future Events 

Bandit Run III 

When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 

Meeting at: 

Brookshire Brothers, I-59 and FM-1485, New 

Caney, TX 77357 (North bound side right after you exit.) 

Time: 

9:00 AM, Wheels Turning at 9:30 AM 

Here we go again. Come join in the chase for the legendary bandit, Pancho Villa. 

He is rumored to be on the Northeast side of Houston. We are forming a 

posse of a few brave men and women to send Pancho back to Mexico once and 

for all. It is guaranteed to be a run full of twists and turns and a few full throttle 

blasts. After Pancho has been thoroughly banished from Texas, it will be 

time to water our horses at the Monument Inn at the Lynchburg Crossing, 

LaPorte, TX. Bring your fast car and pray for shine. No rain allowed for this 

event. During this event, we will cover about 140 miles and it will last about 5 

to 6 hours. Pencil in the date now. Please RSVP for this event. We are expecting 

a large turn out and we need to let the restaurant know how many to 

expect. This event will be open to all Corvette owner’s. Bring a hand held 

walkie talkie or a CB if you have one. 

If you have any questions, contact: 

Jeb and Lori Jonas @ 281-576-4669 

RSVP Email: jebjonas@msn.com



STEP BY STEP AGENDA 

FOR 

PROSPECTIVE ROAD TRIPS 

Have you had ideas for a road trip or social event that you think the club would be interested in We 

know everyone has been to a place or heard of some place and thought that it would be enjoyable for a 

group of Corvetters. Well here’s how you can put it on paper to get your potential ideas turned into actual 

events and placed on the calendar. Check it out and submit it to one of the board members or Jeb Jonas, 

our Road Trip Committee Head at jebjonas@msn.com. 

1. Starting place, time and date 

2. Written itinerary (if applicable) with directions. 

3. Map— roads marked. 

4. Restaurant name and approximate prices. A menu would be helpful (or website). Talk to someone in 

charge and confirm that they can accommodate 30 + people. 

5. If overnighter, hotel accommodations need to be verified as well as room prices. 

6. Package of info will be presented to Road Trip Committee to make sure everything is complete and in 

order. 

7. Total road trip package will be presented to the Officers at the next board meeting and they will approve 

or disapprove. Their decision is final. 

8. If approved, the Road Trip Committee will help finalize details and generally oversee management of 

the road trip. 

9. 15 or more cars are required to constitute an official club road trip.



SHCC Board Member for 2013 

Current 

2013 Board 

President David Johnson David Johnson 

1st Vice President Van Knox 

Van Knox 

2nd Vice President Galen Lee 

John Cox 

Treasurer Rick DiGiovanni Rick DiGiovanni 

Officer-At-Large John Bruce John Bruce 

Sergeant-At Arms Rocky Maglio Bob Romsland 

Secretary Sam Damico Patty Natole 

First board meeting Tuesday, January 1st at 6:30 pm at Rudy’s BBQ off I- 

45 & Louetta Rd.



Deals on Wheels 

If you have something to sell, trade or give away contact me 

at dj@djsmco.com to get it in the club newsletter. 

Club Sponsor 

Production Number 456/1000 

For Sale 1996 Grand Sport 

1 of 86 Coupes Built with Red Interior and Z51 Suspension 

Excellent Condition 

Supercharged 5.7 Liter LT4/6 Speed 420 HP 

Modifications: 

Procharger Supercharger, K&N Filters, Hooker Headers, B&B Tri-Flo 

Exhaust 

Dynotech High Flo Cats, B&M Ripper Shifter, Chrome ZR 1 Wheels 

Mileage is only 24,150 Price: $34,500. 

Contact; grhartigan@consolidated.net 

The Corvetter Newsletter 

Sam Houston Corvette Club, Inc. 

PO Box 7637 

The Woodlands, TX 77387 

www.samhoustoncorvetteclub.com

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