FunFest at Mid America was hit by torrential rain by mid-afternoon on Saturday. Those who stayed for both concerts and firework were probably in the minority but all were enjoyable as the rain cleared out and the evening was cool but dry. The fairgrounds turned into a soggy, muddy mess and at least one member got stuck trying to leave. Putting Dennis and Eugene in charge of the beer wagon was akin to having foxes watch a hen house but they earned a lot of tips for charity. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped park cars or work in other areas, and also those who donated items to the silent auction - great job! We raised a lot of money to add to our Reflection Fund.
Eureka Springs Corvette weekend - members said they drove thru rain on Thursday but the rest of the weekend was great, as always. Mark & Deb hosted a haunted hotel party at the Crescent which everybody said was a lot of fun (next year it'll be at the Best Western!), so a big thank you to them and also the Neffs who held their annual BBQ for the club. Check out the photos on our club Yahoo site.
Okawville run to Mineral Springs restaurant turned out to be a mini car show. There was a chili cookoff with live music which we enjoyed prior to heading to the restaurant for dinner. The cars looked great on display and the folks in Okawville have invited us back next year for this annual event. Thanks to the Outtens for setting it up and the fun prizes presented during the night.
Crown Valley Winery run turned out to be a nice day after a chilly start with 38 Corvettes in participation. Thanks to the Leveques, Johnstones, Croaks, and Maginos for all their work setting up the event.
Club photo - we are in the December issue of Corvette Fever! Below is the picture which accompanied a short article on the club olympics at Mid America.
VISITORS/NEW MEMBERS - Friendships Blossoming!
Visiting the October meeting were Jay Jaczinski of Wildwood, MO; Larry & Lynn Tacke of Waterloo; Ken Harris of Belleville, 86 roadster; Jack & Jane Jaczinski of Belleville, 86 red roadster; John & Teresa Lorbacher of Collinsville, yellow C6; Rick & Liz Ann Mestra of Wildwood, 98 red coupe; Dean & Carol Wright of Mascoutah, 90 & 91 coupes; Chad & Kristen Roberts of Scott AFB, 05 white coupe. Welcome to those who became new members or renewed their membership; we look forward to seeing you at upcoming events.
UPCOMING CLUB EVENTS
Oct. 31: ANNUAL BONFIRE - CANCELED DUE TO TOO MUCH RAIN! EVENT WILL BE RESCHEDULED IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
November 5th: Bring in toys, games, gifts for all age children (similar to last year) for H.I.S. KIDS, our annual charity event. LGCC is invited to participate in their annual Christmas party for the children and their families on December 13th. More on this at the November meeting.
Nov. 7th: Annual chicken & beer dance at St. Jacob community hall. Call Larry or Peggy Bohnensteihl to reserve your spot or for more info. Cost is $30/couple which includes all the beer you can drink and chicken you can eat, along with music for your dancing pleasure. Bring a side dish to share, doors open at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of fun and great food.
Nov. 7th: LGCC will award our Reflection Fund check to Marsha Fish in Collinsville; she uses funding to send parcels of food and dry goods to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Contact Bruce Bronsema for details if you'd like to be present. The group will then go for lunch together (maybe Sharkey's or another place large enough for our members).
Nov. 7th: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Bissell Mansion, St. Louis; cost is $47.95 per person. Contact Lynda Harris for more information.
Nov. 7th: Mike Yager's 60th birthday party and open house, Effingham. (Is anything else going on November 7th? Whew.....)
Nov. 8th: Veterans Day parade, Troy, IL. Be there for line-up on Market Street near City Hall at 12:30; parade steps off at 1 p.m. and only travels a short distance to Tri-Township Park. After a brief ceremony, we are invited back to the VFW for refreshments and lunch.
Volunteers are needed to help plan 2010's "Man Cruise." Those interested should call Manny by December 1st to begin interchange of ideas for the next "Man Cruise." Mark lost his Man Card so he may not be eligible but thinks it's in his wife's purse????
New Arrivals:
Sheila Heizer recently purchased a 2005 Lemans blue roadster; Ron Hayes took possession of a 2010 yellow Grand Sport roadster; Bob & Peggy Neff have added a 1981 charcoal metallic coupe to their collection; and Al & Shirley Flath have an October 19th build date for their 2010 silver Grand Sport. Congratulations to everybody, and way to keep the economy going!
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
Our website is now featuring a category called "Cook's Corner - LGCC Favorites." Anybody wanting to submit their recipes can send them to pokiewild1@springnet1.com. Thanks!
Dues: They are now payable and are $30 for 2009. If you were unable to pay at the meeting, please send a check ASAP or you will be dropped from the active member roster. Dues can be paid at the meeting or sent to the club post office box (LGCC, P.O. Box 82, Highland, IL 62249).
Club wearables: Contact Keith or Sue Scobbie at 618-288-4984 to place your order or request a brochure. They just showed off some NEW items, very attractive for spring and summer. These items will be brought to every other meeting, so you can see them at an upcoming meeting. Now available - one time only - 30th anniversary tees for $6/each, regular logo tees and sweatshirts for half price ($5 and $7, respectively). Get them while they last, something with a new design is on the way.
NEW round static cling club decals are now available for $2 each - free to all new members, especially those joining after we ran out of the old decals.
Car Show Winners
Belmont Valentine took a 1st place at the Aviston car show and also a 2nd at Belleville. Manny Lopez won 2nd place in the stock category and a 3rd in the custom category at the Belleville show. Larry Sargent took 1st place at the Highland show. Bruce & Donna Bronsema took 3rd with their blue C5 at Paducah. Pokie Wildhaber took 1st in his class and also best of show with his 64 coupe at the Wild Country show in Collinsville, and Gary Williams took 2nd with his Corvette at the same show.
For an on-line schedule of local and national car clubs, show information, and buying tips, you can visit St. Louis Car News' website: www.StLouisCarNews.com
Preheat oven to 350; spray 9x13 pan with Pam and roll out one of the refrigerated cookies in the bottom of prepared pan. Mix together cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla; spread mixture over cookie dough layer. Crumble other cookie dough on top of cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Refrigerate before cutting into squares. (Thanks to Peggy Neff for submitting this recipe!)
Happy Halloween!
Next meeting:
November 5th at 8 p.m., Schiappa's Restaurant, O'Fallon, IL
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