Thomas Sipka from DeWitt. Thomas has a 1979 silver coupe.
Welcome back to Dick Bowlin from Holt. Dick has a 2001 yellow convertible.
CCCC Yard Sale
Capital City Corvette Club is having a yard sale from 9:00 - 3:00 on August 14. It will take place at Sheridan Road Automotive (corner of Sheridan and Turner) with all proceeds to the John Bechtel Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides an automotive scholarship to a Capital Area Center student each year. (See below.)
Club members - please bring your pre-priced items to 300 W. Sheridan Road at 8:00 am so that we can be set up and ready to go by 9:00. After we clean up at 3:00 we will head over to Jon's Country Burgers on S. Cedar for an early dinner (or ice cream).
2010 Scholarship Winners:
Capital City Corvette Club awarded two automotive scholarships on May 21, 2010.
Julie Cotroneo, a graduate of the Capital Area Career Center’s Collision Repair program and Haslett High School, is this year’s recipient of the John Bechtel Memorial Scholarship. Julie pursued an education in the automotive field and has excelled in her efforts. She intends to continue her education at Wyotech, in the field of collision repair and restoration.
Brennen Hitchcock, a 2010 graduate of the Capital Area Career Center Auto Technology program and Webberville High School, is this year’s recipient of the Corvette Club’s Colin Nethaway Memorial Scholarship. Brennen’s academic achievement at CACC, receiving an average grade of 99% for his two years in the program, speaks to his love of cars. His attendance and work habits also reflect Brennen’s desire to excel.
Click here for more about this years scholarship recipients and additional pictures.
CCCC Event DVD
Ted and Julie have put together DVD with a collection of pictures taken at CCCC events in 2009. The DVD is dedicated to the memory of John Bechtel and Pam Platte and includes a tribute to Ray Meesseman. It can be played on your computer or through your TV's DVD player.
Excerpts from the DVD.
Spartan Speedway Event -
Horsepower at the Zoo
Please see the Lasher's if you would like to order/purchase one of the DVD's at a cost of $15.00. Funds raised from the sale of this DVD will be deposited in the John Bechtel Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Club Apparel
Check out the new Club Apparel page. All prices include the club logo. Add $4.00 to have your name added. Want a shirt or jacket with a picture of YOUR Corvette on it? See Dominique for pricing on custom embroidery.
CCCC Sponsor:
Bud Kouts Chevrolet is the official sponsor of Capital City Corvette Club and is one of the area's finest Chevrolet dealers. Be sure to call Dick or Pat Iding at 517.374.0900 when looking for your next new or used vehicle! They are pleased to offer their assistance to all members that don't have an established relationship with another Bud Kouts sales consultant.
NCCC and Region News:
Click on one of the following links for more Michigan Region and National Council of Corvette Club information.
Region Website
Region Calendar
Region Minutes
NCCC Website
NCCC Member Discounts
NCCC Minutes NCCCNET
Future Corvette Owners Association:
Click here to learn more about the Future Corvette Owners Association, a division of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). You can enroll your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and those you have guardianship of in this program for a one time fee of $5.00, until they reach the age of 16. Be sure to process all FCOA enrollments through Angela Hyde our Membership Director. She tracks how many FCOA members are sponsored by CCCC members.
FCOA members receive a membership packet that includes a membership card and some trinkets. There is also a web site for FCOA members that is updated on a regular basis. CCCC members are currently sponsoring 70 FCOA members!
Click here to see available FCOA apparel.
NCCC Website Contest
Capital City Corvette Club's Website was awarded first place in the 2009 NCCC Website Contest, sponsored by ZIP Products. Our Website was awarded second place in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
