Author: Jane Barron

Southeast Texas
Corvette Corner
Est. 1976
Official Newsletter of the Tri-City Corvette Club

Lifetime Business/
Club Member #24790
National Corvette Museum

April 2021 Issue

TRI-CITY
CORVETTE CLUB
2020-2021 Officers
PRESIDENT
Mike White
VICE-PRESIDENT
John Berry
TREASURER
Willa White
SECRETARY
Glinda Pareso
AT LARGE MEMBERS
Coach Burgess
Rod Johnstone
Brad Metz
Roger Ross
Bryan Serafino
David White
PAST PRESIDENT
Pat Francis
www.tricitycorvetteclub.com

We are Proudly Sponsored by
Moore Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac
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1415 Hwy 96 Bypass
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www.1mooregm.com
Moore Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac is the
major sponsor of the TCCC.
If you are thinking of buying a Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Cadillac,
do not purchase until you have talked with our
Major Club Sponsor and at least given them a chance to earn your business.
Ask for the General Sales Manager and tell them you are a
member of the Tri-City Corvette Club
to receive your special pricing.

NEXT MEETING
May 4, 2021
Sombrero’s
Food served at 6pm
Meeting at 7pm

Inside this issue
Z06 & Stingray Sponsors 2 TCCC Car Show Flyer 8
Officers & Committees 3 Photo Gallery 9
President’s Message 4-6 Meeting Minutes 10-14
VP’s Message 7 Ambassador Report 15-17

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SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

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2020—2021 Board of Directors, Support Staff and Committees
President Mike White tricitycorvetteclub10@gmail.com
Vice-President John Berry
Treasurer Willa White
Secretary Glinda Pareso
At-Large Board Member Coach Burgess
At-Large Board Member Rod Johnstone
At-Large Board Member Brad Metz
At-Large Board Member Roger Ross
At-Large Board Member Bryan Serafino
At-Large Board Member David White
Past President Pat Francis

OFFICERS AND BOARD

CONTACT INFORMATION

SUPPORT STAFF

CONTACT INFORMATION

NCMuseum Ambassador Glenn Johnson tricitycorvetteclub10@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor Jane Barron
Marketing Chair Brad Metz
Membership Director Cathy Long
Webmasters Terry Cauthen/Bryan Serafino

Activities Committee John Berry (temp) tricitycorvetteclub10@gmail.com
Sponsorship & Marketing Committee Brad Metz
Charities Committee Glinda Pareso
Scholarship Lamar Committee Cathy Long
Car Show Committee Mike White

COMMITTEES

CHAIRPERSON

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Tri-City Corvette Club (TCCC) newsletter is published monthly by volunteers and members of the TCCC. Subscription rates are free for members. Membership lists and financial data are not published. For change of address and all other TCCC inquiries, write to: Tri-City Corvette Club, P.O. Box 636, Nederland, TX, 77627. TCCC is An Unincorporated Non-Profit Association, which raises money for and participates with various local children’s charities and high school college scholarship programs. Dues and donations are not tax deductible. We strive to promote exciting, safe & fun ways to enjoy our Corvettes. We hold business meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Our monthly business meeting usually incorporates a social time before and after the meeting. Our socials are always fun and are focused on getting to know one another. We have cookouts, day trips and weekend trips, and TCCC caravans to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We participate in tours, holiday parades, and homecoming events at various high schools. We also participate in various car shows. Club dues are $50 per person per year and are paid annually by the June business meeting. These dues cover membership in the NCM and the cost of running the club. Club officers, board and committee chairpersons serve as volunteers.

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Presidents MESSAGE

Mike White

We had 50 members and 7 guests in attendance at the Tri-City Corvette Club meeting April 6, 2021 in Mid County at the Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant.
Welcome to our guests, Juan & Christy Juarez from Orange. This is their second meeting. Welcome back Larry Copeland’s friend, Darlene. Welcome to Dave & Chris Pareso’s grandkids, Jr & Sammie who came to visit. We also had an incredibly special guest, Allison Bradley from Bradley’s Collision Center one of our sponsors.
Sad news one of our past members Johnny and Paula Powers, Paula passed away, our thoughts and prayers to Johnny and his family.

Allison shared that they will continue to sponsor the TCCC. She presented a check for $1,500 to the TCCC. I expressed how grateful we are for them to continue to sponsor the TCCC. Mike shared that we lost a good friend and that our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family since Sterling’s passing. Bradley’s will be managed by his daughters, Allison Bradley and Ashley Bradley, and their mother, Kelly Bradley as well as Sterling's sister, Kim Bradley LeBlanc.
Good News, Lynn & Judy Snowden got a nice C7. Congratulations
Go to our Tri-City Corvette Club website for all the upcoming events.
April 17, 2021 Tri-City Corvette Club Poker Run - Meet at Fuzzy’s and bring your Corvette. Be there early to eat and select cards. Wheels up at 10:00am. Bring lawn chairs and BYOB for final destination...Mystery tour... Details at Fuzzy's.
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life of the Greater Golden Triangle, Cruisin’ For a Cure, is April 24 from 10am to 2pm. Please come and visit these Pit Stops throughout the golden triangle. Celebrate as a cancer survivor, or round up your friends and family for a fun and safe “drive thru” experience to benefit the American Cancer Society! For each Pit Stop you visit, you will receive a ticket for a chance to win an Apple iPad. Participation is free. Register as a survivor, team or individual in advance at GtRelay.org. There will be opportunities to engage in photos, door prizes, etc.
Network with Golden Triangle Oncology Physicians & Providers and meet & greet a race car driver with his car! Free giveaways for cancer survivors and caregivers. Entertainment provided by a DJ courtesy of Structure Entertainment. Chance drawings for a package to attend car races at Houston Motorsports Park.

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The Tri-City Corvette Club and the Jefferson County Courthouse team will have a pit stop at Cotton Creek Winery for a Show & Shine display from 10am to 2pm. Please come with your Corvette for this great event to 6755 Phelan Blvd in Beaumont. You can take photos in and around a large display of America’s Sportscar – the Chevrolet Corvette! A baked goods fundraiser will be available, and there will be special treats for all survivors who attend. Some of the additional Pit Stops include:
855 East Lavaca - Beaumont: Hosted by Lamar Institute of Technology. Lots of fun Pit Stop details to come!
2736 Nall St - Port Neches: Hosted by MCT Credit Union.
1025 Neches Ave - Port Neches: Fuel your hunger with team Valero Port Arthur Refinery across the street from the Neches Brewery! Friends from Stronghold, Ltd will be cooking Zummo links on a bun, boudin, pulled pork nachos, sliders, and baked goods - all available for a donation! Their Pit Stop will also feature live music from “Preacher and the Ghost,” kids activities, vendors, giant Jenga, a washer board tournament and complimentary bicycle repair!
Tri-City Corvette Club 27th Annual Show at Holiday Inn & Suites Beaumont Plaza
Friday, April 23 we will be at Moore Chevrolet in Silsbee for our Annual Car Show promotion. The KFDM/Fox Morning Show will feature our Corvettes and promote the 27th Annual Tri-City Corvette Show on May 1, 2021 at the Holiday Inn Beaumont. We would like to have one of each generation, C1 through C8, but all are welcome to attend. The segments are to air at 6:45am and 7:45am on the Channel 6 Morning show and at 8:45am on Fox. Thursday, April 29 at the Holiday Inn, Galveston Room will be Goodie Bag night. All are welcome to help with making goodie bags for the show. We will start around 6pm. If you have door prizes, please bring them Thursday night, Friday night, or the morning of the show. We have a room at the Holiday Inn to store them.
Friday, April 30 at 9:30am, we will need help to block off the parking lot and put up the tents.
Hospitality Night is Friday, April 30 from 6pm to 9pm to welcome our out-of-town guests. Complimentary food and drinks will be provided by the Tri-City Corvette Club. Saturday, May 1, the 27th Annual Tri-City Corvette Club Show will start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm.
Update on the 2021 Tri-City Corvette Club Car Show Committee
Chair: Mike White
Goodie Bags/Hospitality : Bobbie Johnstone, Harry Nichols, Brenda Nichols, Tom Nichols, Phyllis Burgess, Dan Pareso, Glinda Pareso, Chris Pareso, Patty Kupper, John Kupper, Lynn Metz
Photo Committee : Michael Merideth, Bryan Serafino
Parking Committee : Charlie Barron, Harry Nichols
Trophy Committee: Mike White, John Berry Set up: Roger Ross, Chris Pareso
Judging Committee : John Berry, John Decker, Charlie Barron, Bryan Serafino, Tom Nichols, Roger Ross, Dan Pareso, Glinda Pareso, Dave Pareso

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Registration: Jane Barron and Mona Berry
Door Prize Ticket : Bryan Serafino, Roger Ross
Silent Auction : Pat McCulley, Kelly Cody, Brenda Nichols, Phyllis Burgess
Valve Cover Racing : Bobby Johnstone
Equipment Setup/Trash Committee: Harry Nichols, Tom Nichols, Dan Pareso
Show Director. Coach, Dave Pareso, Joey Catalano, Tom Nichols, Charles LaRocca, Dan Pareso, Pat McCullor
Registration for chance to win Corvette: Cathy Long
Vendors: Brad Metz (food for Hospitality night), Lynn Metz, Pat McCullor
P.A. System Music: Chad White Helper: Coach
Show Treasurer: Willa White, if change is needed or to turn in money.
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting the Tri-City Corvette Club; Moore Chevrolet-Buick-GMC in Silsbee, Bradley’s Collision Center, Gulf Credit Union, Thermacon Service Company, TWFG Insurance Agency, Terry Cauthen and Elite Auto Shield. If you need their type of service, please make them your first choice.
What makes the Tri-City Corvette Club such a success and moving forward is our members. Thank you members.
Next Club Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 2021 at Sombrero’s Mexican Grill, 2095 U. S. Hwy. 69, Nederland
6pm eat & socialize
7pm Meeting
I am looking forward to seeing everyone.
Thank You,
Mike White
TCCC, President

Tri-City Corvette Club is a proud supporter
Of the Scholarship Program

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VICE-PresideNTS COMMENTS

John Berry

What a turnout. We had 57 members at the club meeting at Reel Cajun which was awesome. It was great to see so many make it back to the meetings, such as Bryan and Kerri, Corky and Beth, Buzz and Cathy and John and Patty.
Guests were Juan & Christy Juarez from Orange, second meeting; welcome back Larry Copeland’s friend Darlene; and Dave & Chris Pareso’s grandkids, Jr & Sammie, who came to visit. We also had a special guest Allison Bradley from Bradley’s Collision Center, one of our sponsors.
Past Events: Some of the March events we had were the Spindletop Car Show where several of our members placed with awards, Snowdens 29th Valentines/Bluebonnet Run, Journey Church Show and Shine, the 43rd Annual Corvette Chevy Expo, and Hope for Hunter Benefit Car Show. I hope you had a chance to participate and had a great time!
Upcoming Events: Mecum’s Auction on April 8, The Golden Triangle Spring Market on April 10, Orange River Car Show on April 10, Journey Show & Shine on April 10, 16th Annual Corvette and Crawfish Car Show on April 10, Crusin’ for a Cure on April 24, Texas Corvette Association 28th Annual Open Car Show on April 18 in Boerne, and the TCCC poker run on April 17.

Prayers & Thoughts: Keep all our club members and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this season as Covid continues to spike and remember your mask and social distancing the best you can.
One of our past members, Paula Powers passed away. Our thoughts and prayers to Johnny Powers and the family.
Good News: Lynn & Judy Snowden got a nice, red C7. Congratulations.
Please keep up with the upcoming events and club functions through the club emails and club Facebook.
Half Pot Winner! John Kupper $130.00
April Birthdays: Jane Barron, John Meyer, Celia Dominguez, Willa White, Carter Bidwell, Kerri Serafino, Harry Williams, Michelle Dollingler, Juanita Judkins and Lisa Judice. Happy Birthday to you all!
April Anniversaries:
Michael & Kim Merideth (12 years) Charlie & Linda Buteaud (31 years)
Mark & Gracie Mott (21 years) Brad & Lynn Metz (39 years)
Happy Anniversary to you great couples!
John Berry, TCCC, Vice President
All serve the club, and the club serves all

36TH SPINDLETOP CAR SHOW

CONGRATULATIONS TO
Karen Cauthen
Michael Frye and
Roger Ross

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Date: April 6, 2021 Meeting Location: Reel Cajun Seafood Restaurant
President: Mike White
President, Mike White opened the meeting for the Tri-City Corvette Club (TCCC) at 7:00pm. He began the meeting with a moment of silence for our fallen officers, service personnel and all who serve us in uniform. He asked that we keep them in our prayers. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Welcome members: Mike White welcomed everyone, and said he appreciated everyone coming to the meeting. We had 57 in attendance.
Guests & New Members:
- We had an incredibly special guest who joined us for the meeting, Allison Bradley, Sterling Bradley’s daughter. Sterling, a long time TCCC sponsor, recently passed away. Allison explained that she and her sister Ashley Bradley, their mother, Kelly Bradley and Sterling’s sister, Kim Bradley LeBlanc, will continue to run the business, Bradley’s Collision Center. Allison shared that they will continue to sponsor the TCCC. She presented a check to the TCCC. Mike expressed how grateful we are for Allison and her family to continue to sponsor us. Mike shared that we lost a good friend and that our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family since the passing of her dad, Sterling Bradley.
Sad News & Good News:
One of our past members, Paula Powers passed away. She and her husband, Johnny Powers were former members.
Good News: Lynn & Judy Snowden got a nice, red C7. Congratulations.
Sponsors: Mike recognized our sponsors and thanked them for their support. Please remember to bring your business to our sponsors because the more business we can bring to our sponsors, the longer they can support us.
Moore Chevrolet-Buick-GMC- Cadillac of Silsbee
Gulf Federal Credit Union Elite Auto Shield
Bradley’s Collision Center Thermacon Service Company
TWFG Insurance Services, Terry Cauthen
TCCC Charities: Mike requested that several members contact the charities to ensure they will have a representative at our car show before 2:00pm to receive the donated check. Mike shared the list of charities supported by the TCCC.
Buckner Children and Family Services Lamar University Scholarships
Southeast Texas Food Bank Jefferson County Child Welfare
Humane Society of Southeast Texas 100 Club
Texas Military Honors Team Outdoor Association for True Heroes, “OATH”
Vice-President: John Berry
Birthdays & Anniversaries: John recognized the members who are celebrating their birthdays and anniversaries for the month of April, 2021.
- John welcomed all the guests and members attending the meeting. We had a good turnout and he shared that it was great to see faces that we have not seen for a while due to Covid.
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Vice-President: John Berry (continued)
John provided an overview of past events.
3/27/21 Spindletop Car Show: We had a nice representation from the TCCC that attended the Spindletop Car Show. Winners at the show were Roger Ross, Karen Cauthen and Michael Frye.
3/27/21 Snowden’s 29th Annual Valentine's Day Cruise / Bluebonnet Run: It was a success and everyone had a great time.
3/13/21 Journey Community Church Monthly Show & Shine: Thanks to John Decker for hosting the Journey Community Church Show & Shine and inviting the TCCC. We had a great showing of TCCC members. John Decker thanked all the members of the TCCC that came out and supported the Show and Shine. With our help, they collected a record amount to donate to the Foster Closet that supports foster children in Hardin County.
3/13/21 43rd Corvette Chevy Expo: Thanks to Roger Ross for setting up the run to the Chevy Expo. We had five Corvettes caravan to Galveston, and several members had their cars displayed at the Chevy Expo. Karen Cauthen received the Circle of Excellence Corvette Chevy Expo Award. Pat McCulley had her white C8 displayed inside the Expo arena, which was special to see her C8 on display at the Expo.
3/7/21 5th Annual Bombshell Car Show: Southern Star Brewing Company turned out to be a neat event.
3/6/21 Hope for Hunter Classic Car Show: One of our fellow members, Don and Diane Bartz got the message no one ever wants to get. Their grandson, Hunter Bartz a 17-year-old sophomore at Nederland High school was diagnosed with a brain tumor. A car show fundraiser for Hunter and his family was hosted at Pathway Church. The TCCC had a great number of members who took the time to attend this car show to assist in raising funds for Hunter.
Upcoming Events
- John shared that the registration for our 27th Annual TCCC Car Show is available for members to register and pay online through our website. Our car show will be held on Saturday, May 1 at the Holiday Inn in Beaumont.
- Lone Star Car Show registration is available. Register at https://lonestarcorvetteclub.com. The Lone Star Car Show will be held May 21-23 at the Texas Motor Speedway.
- Golden Triangle Spring Market: They are hoping for about 20+ cars on Saturday, April 10 at 10:00am at the BISD Stadium, 5250 Bayou Willow Parkway in Beaumont.
- American Cancer Society: “Cruisin’ for a Cure” is Saturday, April 24 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Celebrate as a cancer survivor or round up your friends and family for a fun and safe “drive thru” experience to benefit the American Cancer Society and visit the six pit stops. The TCCC is hosting one of the pit stops, and it will be held at Cotton Creek Winery as a Show and Shine Car Show at 6755 Phelan Blvd, Unit 10 in Beaumont.
- The Poker Run for the TCCC is scheduled for April 17 beginning at 10:00am at Fuzzy’s Tacos. We will leave Fuzzy’s Tacos at 10:00am for the next stop. Our last stop will be Ray Long’s place at 3:00pm. We will have a crawfish boil at Ray’s house. Also, there will be a washer game challenge for $5.00 per player. Bring your lawn chairs and drinks. Note: The cost to join in the Poker Run is $20.00. Best Poker Hand at the end of the day will win $250.00.
- Brad Metz shared that we are scheduled to be on the KFDM/Fox Morning Show on Friday, April 23 at Moore Chevrolet in Silsbee to promote the TCCC Car Show.

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Treasurer: Willa White
Willa presented the finance report and explained our deposits and our expenses for the month of March, 2021. Willa shared that we are in good financial shape for the car show and for donations to our charities.
Secretary: Glinda Pareso
The minutes are located on the website, and Mike will send out an email with a link to access the newsletter.
Board Member: Bryan Serafino
Bryan shared that he continues to update our website with the latest events. There are a number of car shows this month, so look at our website and click on the heading “EVENTS” to locate the dates and times of the different car shows.
Board Member: Roger Ross
Roger shared that the Mecum Auction in Houston begins Thursday, April 8. Anyone who is planning to attend, please purchase your tickets online at https://www.mecum.com/auctions/houston since they will not be selling tickets at the door. The plan is to meet at Pappadeaux’s in Beaumont at 6am and convoy to Houston for the Mecum Auction.
Board Member: Rod Johnstone
The Poker Run for the TCCC is scheduled for April 17. We will meet at 8:00am at Fuzzy’s Tacos in Beaumont and leave at 10:00am for our next stop. Our last stop will be Ray Long’s place at 3:00pm. We will have a crawfish boil at Ray’s house. Also, there will be a washer game challenge and it will cost $5.00 to enter. Bring your lawn chairs and drinks. Note: The cost to join in the Poker Run is $20.00. Best Poker Hand at the end of the day will win $250.00.
Board Member: Coach Burgess
Coach shared that he presented a check for $187 to the Southeast Texas Food Bank for the Easter Funds. Coach thanked all the members who donated funds. Coach will be getting in touch with everyone that signed up to assist with the timekeeping.
Newsletter: Jane Barron
Jane said if you have any event pictures, please forward to her for the newsletter. Continue to check out our TCCC web page. There is a good deal of information in the newsletter on upcoming scheduled events.
Membership Director: Cathy Long
Cathy said it feels great to be getting out and attend the meeting. Cathy shared that she will contact Lamar to have a representative attend the car show to receive our donation.
Board Member: Brad Metz – Marketing Director
Brad shared that The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau sent him and the TCCC a letter explaining how they will be assisting in our annual car show. We are extremely fortunate to have the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau provide us with the following assistance:
Susan Jackson from The Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau shared that they are so happy to be part of the Annual Tri City Corvette Car Show. As mentioned before, the immense give back the TCCC does for the community speaks volumes. For the 2021 TCCC’s Car Show, I am happy to provide the following:
Hospitality Night - Friday, April 30: 5pm-7pm, the Beaumont CVB will have a welcome table hosted by the Beaumont CVB Engagement Coordinator, Nancy Aviles. We will be providing individually wrapped popcorn bags, nut mix, and bottled water. They will be providing promotional items - (200) hand sanitizers, (200) key chains (5) spin the wheel raffle prizes. Also, they will be donating a monetary commitment dedicated to the parking security.

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Board Member: Brad Metz (continued)
Brad stated that we are scheduled to appear on the KFDM/Fox Morning Show on Friday, April 23 at Moore Chevrolet in Silsbee to promote our car show. Come out to join us to support this promotion for the club and Moore Chevrolet in Silsbee. Please be there at 6:00am. There will be airings at 6:45am, 7:45am, & 8:45am.
Brad explained that Moore Chevrolet has been our sponsor for the last 12 years. They have increased the amount of funds they provide the TCCC every few years. This year they increased their donation to help sponsor us. The TCCC is incredibly grateful to Moore Chevrolet, and Brad sincerely thanked them for the increase in funds that they provided us as our sponsor.
Brad was proud to announce that the Gulf Credit Union is willing to pay half of the cost for the Pit Stop fee for the American Cancer Society, Cruisin’ for a Cure on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The Gulf Credit Union has graciously donated to assist with covering our fee for the Pit Stop for all the cancer survivors.
Brad shared that Allison Bradley from Bradley’s Collision Center will continue to be our sponsor for the TCCC and has presented a donation to continue to sponsor the TCCC.
Brad was at the Holiday Inn setting up arrangements for our car show when he met one of the principal individuals for the Asbestos Testing Team. This individual has a 2020 C8 Corvette, and asked what they could do to support our car show. Brad shared about the cost of the food. So, Asbestos Testing Team offered to donate funds to assist with paying for half of the food cost from Fuzzy’s Tacos for the Hospitality Night. They will be attending the meet and greet for our Hospitality Night.
Jiffy Trophies also has donated to assist us with our car show.
Also, Rao’s Bakery is donating all the desserts for our Hospitality Night. Michael and Kim Merideth volunteered to pickup the desserts and bring them to the Holiday Inn for our Hospitality Night.
National Corvette Museum (NCM) Report: Glenn Johnson
Glenn was not in attendance .
Split the Pot: $130 won by John Kupper
Next Meeting will be Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Sombrero’s Mexican Grill
6:00pm dinner 7:00pm meeting

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(Meeting Minutes continued)
The 27th TCCC Annual Car Show Information
May 1, 2021
Mike passed out signup sheets and asked the members to sign up for any of the committees they would like to assist with for the car show. Mike also passed out Annual Car Show flyers for members to hand out.
All members who plan to attend the car show, please go online to our website and register in advance. This makes it easier for those who are handling registrations.
We have Sponsor Trophies available for $25.00. To place your order, go to the website or talk to Mike White directly if you or any business would like to be a sponsor for the Trophies.
For guests arriving Friday evening, they will be able to pre-register Friday. On site registrations starts at 8:30am Saturday, May 1. The NCM will be here again attending the car show.
Thursday, April 29, we will meet at the Holiday Inn to put the goodie bags and guest baskets together. Please bring all door prizes, silent auction items, and bucket list items. These items will be locked up in the room for the car show the next day.
Friday evening, the parking lot crew will set up the cones and mark off the car show area. We will set up the trailer and banners Friday evening.
Mike and Kim Merideth will be taking photos of all vettes in front of the banner. When the awards are handed out, the photos of the winners will be taken in front of a 5’ x 6’ banner.
Brad shared that the food trucks are at no cost to us, but each food truck will give TCCC 10% of the profits they make from the sale at our car show.
The First Place Car Wash will be there to rinse and dry off any Corvettes.
2021Tri-City Corvette Club Car Show Committees
Chair: Mike White
Goodie Bags/Hospitality : Andrea Johnson & Bobbie Johnstone
Photo Committee : Ronnie Jones
Parking Committee : Charlie Barron
Trophy Committee: Mike White
Judging Committee : John Berry
Registration: Jane Barron & Mona Berry
Silent Auction : Pat McCulley
Valve Cover Racing : Bobbie Johnstone,
Show Director: Coach
Registration for chance to win Corvette: Check with Kim Merideth
Vendors: Brad Metz food for Hospitality night
P.A. System Music: Mike White, Chad White
MC: Chad White and Rodney Johnstone

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NCM Corner
Glenn Johnson,
TCCC NCM Ambassador
by Glenn Johnson, TCCC NCM Ambassador

April 2021
For NCM information about the NCM visit the NCM website at www.corvettemuseum.org
2021 NCM Spring BASH
Bowling Green, KY
April 22 – April 24, 2021
Details will be posted on the NCM website
Online registration is open. www.corvettemuseum.org/explore/events/

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STARS AND CARS EXHIBIT NOW FEATURED IN THE SKYDOME
The National Corvette Museum is proud to present the new Stars and Cars exhibit now on display in the Skydome. The featured cars include George Jones’ 1978 Corvette and Roy Orbison’s 1967 Corvette Stingray. Along with their shared love for music, Jones and Orbison loved their Corvettes. The Museum is proud to honor the legacy of these two amazing musicians. In the words of Director of Collections/Curator, Derek Moore, these Corvettes “help us talk about the cross-cultural impact that the Corvette has. It is an affordable car that the masses can purchase, but it is also a car that celebrities own, love and drive.”
Country music singer George Jones special-ordered his 1978 two-tone Corvette to feature a one-off paint scheme of Corvette Dark Brown and Corvette Light Beige. Jones chose the two-tone paint because he was fond of the 1978 Corvette Pace Car’s two tone job. The iconic front license plate remains to this day, showcasing his nickname, “Possum”. A musical genius, he had more than 160 chart singles throughout his career. At the National Corvette Museum’s Grand Opening celebration in 1994, Jones performed his best-known hit, “He Stopped Loving Her Today”. George’s love of Corvette also inspired his song, “The One I Loved Back Then (The Corvette Song)”. George Jones’ car is the first celebrity-owned Corvette now permanently displayed the National Corvette Museum.
Also on display, is a red 1967 Stingray once belonging to musician and six-time Grammy winner, Roy Orbison. With close to two dozen Billboard Top 40 hit singles including, “Only the Lonely”, “Crying”, and “Pretty Woman”, Roy Orbison’s talent and success in the music industry would earn him a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout his life, Orbison owned many Corvettes, but the red ’67 Stingray was his personal daily driver. He would commute to the studio to record albums such as The Traveling Wilburys and Mystery Girl. The car’s features include factory side pipes, air conditioning, chrome step plates, 4-speed manual transmission, electric windows, and power steering. This 1967 Stingray was the last Corvette purchased by Roy before his passing in 1988.
NCM Delivery Programs
The National Corvette Museum offers several programs to help you truly experience and enjoy your Corvette. Whether you are purchasing a new Corvette or you currently own one, our programs are designed to help you get the most out of the Corvetting hobby!
R8C Museum Delivery
Referred to as OPTION “R8C” and available through any Chevrolet Dealer when specified during ordering, R8C customers are welcomed with signs and a guided V.I.P. tour of the Museum where their car is displayed, followed by an orientation and presentation of their new vehicle.

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R8C Museum Delivery (continued)
The customer receives a 1 year individual membership to the NCM, a unique gold decal on the inside of the driver’s door jamb, and a commemorative wall plaque (with the customer’s name, date of delivery and VIN) is ordered. If you are planning to share this experience with a special child or grandchild, please read about our special Glazer Family Delivery program here.
NCM Experience
Similar to R8C, the NCM Experience offers a day in the spotlight with your Corvette. It includes a V.I.P. Museum tour, a one-year individual membership to the NCM, commemorative plaque, silver decal and a photograph in front of the Museum. Experience Corvettes also receive an exterior cleaning and are placed on display on Corvette Boulevard. R8C Deliveries and NCM Experiences are viewable on the Museum’s webcam.
Auto Detailig Planning a visit to the Museum? Professional auto detailing services are now offered weekdays by our skilled Corvette Pre-Inspection Delivery team.
Engine Build
Assemble the 650-hp supercharged LT4 engine for your Z06® or the 750-hp LT5 engine for your ZR1 at the new Performance Build Center inside the Bowling Green Assembly Plant.
Corvette Personalized Plate Package
Includes a personalized plate which fits nicely in the dash of your 7th generation Corvette, and a second plate mounted in a 8.25″ x 5.25″ frame with black and red matte. The package also comes with your choice of a two year individual Museum membership or one year family membership. Your plate includes either the “C7” emblem or National Corvette Museum (NCM) logo, your VIN and name. This package is only available through the Museum. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Moore Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac
1415 Hwy 96 Bypass, Silsbee, Texas, 77656
The National Corvette Museum, located in Bowling Green, KY, is a world class facility that showcases the world famous sports car called the Corvette. My purpose, as your NCM Ambassador, is to provide our club with a two way communication link to the NCM. My mission will be that of receiving and disseminating the most current and correct information from the NCM and to convey that information to our club. I will be acting as the Museum representative and will be promoting and soliciting support for the NCM through promotional activities and encouraging other club members to join the NCM. Finally, I will serve as the voice of our Corvette club to the NCM Communicating concerns, ideas and suggestions our club may have to the NCM.
The National Corvette Museum, located in Bowling Green, KY, is a world class facility that showcases the world famous sports car called the Corvette. My purpose, as your NCM Ambassador, is to provide our club with a two way communication link to the NCM. My mission will be that of receiving and disseminating the most current and correct information from the NCM and to convey that information to our club. I will be acting as the Museum representative and will be promoting and soliciting support for the NCM through promotional activities and encouraging other club members to join the NCM. Finally, I will serve as the voice of our Corvette club to the NCM Communicating concerns, ideas and suggestions our club may have to the NCM

Tri-City Corvette Club Meeting Minutes