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#31
Event Calendar / Tour Hillsborough Auto museum ...
Last post by Ricko - August 08, 2023, 01:09:51 PMEmail to follow Don MacAulay
#33
Event Calendar / Petitcodiac Car Museum BBQ
Last post by Ricko - July 04, 2023, 01:03:53 PMTom advised he had visited Car Museum in Petitcodiac and viewed our brick as sponsor. Rick to add to calendar BBQ set for Sept 17.
#34
Monthly News Letter / GMCC Monthly Meeting July 3/23
Last post by Ricko - July 04, 2023, 11:58:16 AMGreater Moncton Corvette Club
July 3, 2023
Lounsbury Meeting Room 7pm
Present: Helen and Rick Estabrooks, Tom and Teri Osler, Don MacAulay and Debbie MacPherson, Trueman Copp and Margaret Mayes, Dave Fyffe, Kim and Dave MacPherson, Marc and Sandra Melanson, Bob Cormier, Roger Bourgeois, Ray Cormier
Meeting called to order by President Marc Melanson.
Minutes of last meeting circulated, there being no errors or omissions, moved by Roger and seconded by Dave MacPherson, all in favor accepted as posted and circulated.
Old Business: Presidents Report : Marc commented on the 2 trips that he participated in 1) June 11, Ice Cream Run led by Roger to Bouctouche to Saint-Antoine with 4 cars participating, stop for ice cream on way home, 2) PEI weekend June 24/25 - 12 cars left Dieppe, the bridge was taken as the ferry was out of order. At the Information Centre gathered with other GMCC, CCNS and PEICC members. 29 cars left to go to Camp Triumph in Kensington for informative tour and donation presentation by Don MacAulay, pictures on our website as well as Camp Triumph. Even PEI members were educated on what the camp does for children. Most enjoyed their picnic lunch before leaving for the other end of PEI to Wood Island for a tour of Winery. From there we headed back to Charlottetown were many stayed overnight. Supper was at New Glasgow Hills Golf Course where the club house was reserved for just the corvettes, all enjoyed a 3-course dinner. On Sunday most headed home with some taking in sites along the way.
Other events recap provided by Roger 1) Bar Harbour June 1-4 see June minutes.
2) Lounsbury Car Show June 10 had over 120 cars participating, thanks to all who helped. Our charity Autism did very well with the donation jar and their presentation and participation provided a different outlook and effort. Lounsbury's was pleased with the turnout.
3) Calendar sales – 130 have sold so far with 12 being donated to our sponsors who paid for most of the cost of being produced. Bank deposit was made by Roger, Mark has another 150 at home which will be on sale at the Atlantic Nationals this coming weekend.
Treasurers Report: Tom provided detailed report. Credits - memberships $476.49, 50/50 $18, 50/50 from Lounsbury Car show $790 to be donated to Autism with presentation at Atlantic Nationals, Quad C for Oil $188.55, Calendar sales $2220.00. Total $3693.04 Debits - IWK $1700, Calendars $2294.25, Roger for oil $188.55, Bank Charges $17.04. Total $4199.87 Closing Balance XXXX. Moved by Rick seconded by Roger, all in favor motion carried.
Bills for Payment – Nil
Motion made by Rick seconded by Ray that Marc picks up 10 - $25.00 gas cards at Irving Dieppe to hand out during summer runs. All in favor, motion carried. Marc will bring receipt to Tom at Nationals.
Membership Update – Teri advised there are 119 members to date, with Roger providing another 3 completed applications at meeting.
New Business: 1) Atlantic Nationals – July 5 – 9. Volunteers for Saturday to set by up banners and club signs to be there 7:30 and area to be roped off Friday evening. Friday run organized by Roger will leave Dieppe Irving at 9:30 to travel to Shediac then on to Michel LeBlanc's for 10 – 10:30 with lunch at L'Aboiteau, then on to Cape Jermaine for group pic with the Confederation Bridge in the background. Many members from Maine will be in attendance. Roger asked for those planning to attend lunch to let him know in advance.
Pick up of registration documents at rear entrance of Moncton Coliseum.
Trueman advised he has been given a donation of a pressure washer. Motion by Margaret seconded by Bob tickets will be sold at $5.00 to corvette members and other club members, draw to be made Saturday at 4 pm, if person is unable to stay until 4 their name and number will be put on the ticket, and they will be called. All funds raised to be donated to IWK. All in favor, motion carried. Margaret will sell these tickets.
50/50 sold on Saturday funds to go to Camp Triumph. 50/50 Sunday funds to be held for Christmas party expenses.
Autism will be present and will have BBQ set up, water being donated by Trueman and Bob will have pop donated by Pepsi. Teri to send email to let members know they do not have to bring lunch as BBQ will be going in our area. Facebook will be updated as well.
2) Yarmouth July 13 – 16, for those going with Roger, group will leave Dieppe Irving at 8:30 am July 13 and pick up members on ramps who choose to go with group. Teri will send a reminder email.
3) Don is planning a trip to Alpaca Farm Aug 5 with rain date of Aug 7. Bring thinly sliced apples as a treat for animals, please no dogs, and no picture posted to Facebook as the farm does not cater to public. Cabin in the back and gift shop have both expanded. Leaving McDonalds Magnetic Hill at 10 am, visit farm 11 – 12:30. Stop on way back in Bouctouche for ice cream. Rick to add to calendar and Teri to send out email.
4) Tom advised he had visited Car Museum in Petitcodiac and viewed our brick as sponsor. Rick to add to calendar BBQ set for Aug.13 . Car Show St. Antoine Sept 17.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 by Rick.
Next meeting Aug 7 at 7pm.
Winner of 50/50 in the amount of $25.50 was Sandra Melanson.
Helen Estabrooks
Secretary
Marc Melanson
President
July 3, 2023
Lounsbury Meeting Room 7pm
Present: Helen and Rick Estabrooks, Tom and Teri Osler, Don MacAulay and Debbie MacPherson, Trueman Copp and Margaret Mayes, Dave Fyffe, Kim and Dave MacPherson, Marc and Sandra Melanson, Bob Cormier, Roger Bourgeois, Ray Cormier
Meeting called to order by President Marc Melanson.
Minutes of last meeting circulated, there being no errors or omissions, moved by Roger and seconded by Dave MacPherson, all in favor accepted as posted and circulated.
Old Business: Presidents Report : Marc commented on the 2 trips that he participated in 1) June 11, Ice Cream Run led by Roger to Bouctouche to Saint-Antoine with 4 cars participating, stop for ice cream on way home, 2) PEI weekend June 24/25 - 12 cars left Dieppe, the bridge was taken as the ferry was out of order. At the Information Centre gathered with other GMCC, CCNS and PEICC members. 29 cars left to go to Camp Triumph in Kensington for informative tour and donation presentation by Don MacAulay, pictures on our website as well as Camp Triumph. Even PEI members were educated on what the camp does for children. Most enjoyed their picnic lunch before leaving for the other end of PEI to Wood Island for a tour of Winery. From there we headed back to Charlottetown were many stayed overnight. Supper was at New Glasgow Hills Golf Course where the club house was reserved for just the corvettes, all enjoyed a 3-course dinner. On Sunday most headed home with some taking in sites along the way.
Other events recap provided by Roger 1) Bar Harbour June 1-4 see June minutes.
2) Lounsbury Car Show June 10 had over 120 cars participating, thanks to all who helped. Our charity Autism did very well with the donation jar and their presentation and participation provided a different outlook and effort. Lounsbury's was pleased with the turnout.
3) Calendar sales – 130 have sold so far with 12 being donated to our sponsors who paid for most of the cost of being produced. Bank deposit was made by Roger, Mark has another 150 at home which will be on sale at the Atlantic Nationals this coming weekend.
Treasurers Report: Tom provided detailed report. Credits - memberships $476.49, 50/50 $18, 50/50 from Lounsbury Car show $790 to be donated to Autism with presentation at Atlantic Nationals, Quad C for Oil $188.55, Calendar sales $2220.00. Total $3693.04 Debits - IWK $1700, Calendars $2294.25, Roger for oil $188.55, Bank Charges $17.04. Total $4199.87 Closing Balance XXXX. Moved by Rick seconded by Roger, all in favor motion carried.
Bills for Payment – Nil
Motion made by Rick seconded by Ray that Marc picks up 10 - $25.00 gas cards at Irving Dieppe to hand out during summer runs. All in favor, motion carried. Marc will bring receipt to Tom at Nationals.
Membership Update – Teri advised there are 119 members to date, with Roger providing another 3 completed applications at meeting.
New Business: 1) Atlantic Nationals – July 5 – 9. Volunteers for Saturday to set by up banners and club signs to be there 7:30 and area to be roped off Friday evening. Friday run organized by Roger will leave Dieppe Irving at 9:30 to travel to Shediac then on to Michel LeBlanc's for 10 – 10:30 with lunch at L'Aboiteau, then on to Cape Jermaine for group pic with the Confederation Bridge in the background. Many members from Maine will be in attendance. Roger asked for those planning to attend lunch to let him know in advance.
Pick up of registration documents at rear entrance of Moncton Coliseum.
Trueman advised he has been given a donation of a pressure washer. Motion by Margaret seconded by Bob tickets will be sold at $5.00 to corvette members and other club members, draw to be made Saturday at 4 pm, if person is unable to stay until 4 their name and number will be put on the ticket, and they will be called. All funds raised to be donated to IWK. All in favor, motion carried. Margaret will sell these tickets.
50/50 sold on Saturday funds to go to Camp Triumph. 50/50 Sunday funds to be held for Christmas party expenses.
Autism will be present and will have BBQ set up, water being donated by Trueman and Bob will have pop donated by Pepsi. Teri to send email to let members know they do not have to bring lunch as BBQ will be going in our area. Facebook will be updated as well.
2) Yarmouth July 13 – 16, for those going with Roger, group will leave Dieppe Irving at 8:30 am July 13 and pick up members on ramps who choose to go with group. Teri will send a reminder email.
3) Don is planning a trip to Alpaca Farm Aug 5 with rain date of Aug 7. Bring thinly sliced apples as a treat for animals, please no dogs, and no picture posted to Facebook as the farm does not cater to public. Cabin in the back and gift shop have both expanded. Leaving McDonalds Magnetic Hill at 10 am, visit farm 11 – 12:30. Stop on way back in Bouctouche for ice cream. Rick to add to calendar and Teri to send out email.
4) Tom advised he had visited Car Museum in Petitcodiac and viewed our brick as sponsor. Rick to add to calendar BBQ set for Aug.13 . Car Show St. Antoine Sept 17.
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 by Rick.
Next meeting Aug 7 at 7pm.
Winner of 50/50 in the amount of $25.50 was Sandra Melanson.
Helen Estabrooks
Secretary
Marc Melanson
President
#35
Event Calendar / Alpaca farm tour
Last post by Ricko - July 04, 2023, 08:23:25 AMMeet at Magnetic Hill MacDonald's at 10 am Rain Date is Aug.7/23
#36
Event Calendar / GMCC Show and Shine July 8th/2...
Last post by HATE2W8 - July 01, 2023, 01:46:45 PMAll Corvettes are invited to participate in the Greater Moncton Corvette Club show and shine (our 32nd) on Saturday, July 8th, with a follow up day of relaxation in the same location on Sunday, July 9th.
Pre-registration required through the Atlantic Nationals website.
GMCC show parking begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs all day. There are food vendors on site; however, you are encouraged to bring a healthy picnic basket.
If you have any questions, or need more info, please contact Roger at corvetteclub@hotmail.com
Pre-registration required through the Atlantic Nationals website.
GMCC show parking begins at 9:00 a.m. and runs all day. There are food vendors on site; however, you are encouraged to bring a healthy picnic basket.
If you have any questions, or need more info, please contact Roger at corvetteclub@hotmail.com
#37
Event Calendar / Corvette Day Cruise - July 7th...
Last post by HATE2W8 - July 01, 2023, 01:42:50 PMDepart Irving, 330 Dieppe Blvd., Dieppe, NB at 9:30 a.m. on July 7th, Friday. We travel to Shediac, Cap Pele, Cape Jourimain with a stop for lunch at noon. The day should end by approx 3-4 p.m. If you have any questions, please send email to: corvetteclub@hotmail.com
#38
Pictures \ Past Events / PEI Corvette Club Vettefest - ...
Last post by Softec - June 26, 2023, 10:36:13 AMA great weekend. It was good for old friends and new friends to get together. We dropped in to view the facilities at Camp Triumph and off to the special events planned by the PEI club. It included a trip to a winery and then off to a meal together at the Glasgow Hills Golf Course. About 28 Vettes participating. (And a Porsche)
#39
Monthly News Letter / GMCC Monthly Meeting June 5/23
Last post by Ricko - June 09, 2023, 03:32:20 PMGREATER MONCTON CORVETTE CLUB
MONTHLY MEETING, JUNE 5, 2023
LOUNSBURY AUTOMOTIVE BOARDROOM
Attendees: Marc & Sandra Melanson; Ray Cormier & Darlene Estabrooks; Roger & Angela Bourgeois, Don MacAulay & Debbie MacPherson; Dave Fyffe; Tom & Teri Osler; Kim & Dave MacPherson; Scott Mullin; Trueman Copp & Margaret Mayes.
Before Marc called the meeting to order, Angela introduced two of our charity representatives: Catherine, Director, and Caroline, a Board Member, from the Autism Resource Centre, Southeastern NB region. Marc presented them with a cheque in the amount of $160.00 from the Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs, Eastern Region; and a cheque in the amount of $1800.00 from Doug & Wendy MacDonald, which represented a "match" of the money collected during the Radical Speed Sport show. The charity was very pleased, to say the least, and Catherine explained where the money would be used this summer. Most will be used to set up their annual summer camps for children and teens with Autism. The camp has not taken place during the last few years, due to Covid, therefore it will be extra special for the participants this year.
Marc called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
There were no errors or omissions on the minutes taken for May. A motion to accept these minutes was made by Tom, seconded by Ray, all were in favor of accepting minutes as posted.
Tom presented the treasurers report: membership payments received in the amount of $58.83; 50/50 winnings of $13.00; Sponsorship cheques totaling $650.00; and prize money from Speed Sport of $200.00. Expenses include cheque for Harvest Fest of $200.00; Go Daddy website paid by Rick for $1,063.05; Speed Sport display costs $750.00; Camp Triumph donation of $1553.00; bank charges of $10.21. Our bank balance for May 31st is xxx.xx.
Bills for payment in the amount of $2,294.25 for the Corvette calendars. We will be selling these for $20 and can order more if necessary. Ray Cormier purchased the very first one. Thank you Ray.
Past Events;
May 27: Our first run was a leisurely drive with 12 vettes, through Dover, Memramcook, with a return home stop in Fox Creek for some delicious ice cream.
May 28: Our show and breakfast was a little bit of a disappointment with only 6 vettes showing off their cars. The weather was cool, but perfect for this event, so perhaps we can plan another try later in the fall.
May 28: Canadian Tire Dieppe show was well attended for their first. A couple of our members went to see what it was all about, but no vettes were entered in the show. This will be a weekly show, so perhaps vettes will participate going forward.
June 1-4: Bar Harbor weekend. An excellent event as usual with 15 vettes from the GMCC club. Attendance was noticeably down, but we believe the cold, wet weather forecast was the factor. Thursday & Friday was above normal, but it turned to very cool, drizzle weather on Sat & Sunday. The banquet was held on Friday this year and everyone went home with a plaque with a special trophy going to Tammy & Martin Boudreau for their gorgeous C7 yellow Z06. This vette was chosen from the many to be the Hotel Manager's choice. A great honor. GMCC won a plaque for most participants at the show, but prior discussion with the group resulted in a decision for Roger to honor the Nova Scotia club with this plaque, since they would have won had it not been that members were forced to stay home due to wild fires. Everyone during the weekend had the NS members on their minds and praying for rain (something our club never does). The show on Saturday was held in the Wonderview parking lot with many gorgeous door prizes given out. Sunday saw everyone head home on their own, with a few continuing to Old Orchard Beach for the week.
Upcoming events;
June 10: Lounsbury Automotive Corvette Show from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Volunteers to help with registration and parking should arrive by 8:00 a.m. Also, please remember to stick around for taking down banners and putting things away. Much appreciated.
Jun 17: Event cancelled because the museum in Amherst had a break in.
June 23: Sackville cruise in. Info will be posted on our Facebook and an email will be sent with details.
June 24 & 25: Overnight trip to PEI. Email has been sent (in May) with details. Departure from Irving, Dieppe Blvd, at 7:30 a.m. in order to make the ferry for Wood Island. Don is looking into a visit to Camp Triumph while we are on the Island.
The Acadia Region Corvette Club have invited us to their annual Corvette Autumn Corvette show in Ellsworth Maine during the weekend of Sept 15/16, 2023. You can find registration and details on their webpage. Looks like a well planned out weekend.
Roger advises that some old friends from Nfld will be settling close to Moncton in the near future. Glen & Michelle Best have decided to make NB their home. We welcome them with open arms, and know they will be an asset to our club.
Trueman gave a short update on Doug MacDonald's health as many people are inquiring, and its always important to keep in touch. He advises that Gloria and Wendy are managing under these difficult times.
The meeting was adjourned by Angela, with Kim Macpherson winning the 50/50 in the amount of $18.
Angela Bourgeois
Minute taker
Marc Melanson
President
MONTHLY MEETING, JUNE 5, 2023
LOUNSBURY AUTOMOTIVE BOARDROOM
Attendees: Marc & Sandra Melanson; Ray Cormier & Darlene Estabrooks; Roger & Angela Bourgeois, Don MacAulay & Debbie MacPherson; Dave Fyffe; Tom & Teri Osler; Kim & Dave MacPherson; Scott Mullin; Trueman Copp & Margaret Mayes.
Before Marc called the meeting to order, Angela introduced two of our charity representatives: Catherine, Director, and Caroline, a Board Member, from the Autism Resource Centre, Southeastern NB region. Marc presented them with a cheque in the amount of $160.00 from the Canadian Council of Corvette Clubs, Eastern Region; and a cheque in the amount of $1800.00 from Doug & Wendy MacDonald, which represented a "match" of the money collected during the Radical Speed Sport show. The charity was very pleased, to say the least, and Catherine explained where the money would be used this summer. Most will be used to set up their annual summer camps for children and teens with Autism. The camp has not taken place during the last few years, due to Covid, therefore it will be extra special for the participants this year.
Marc called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m.
There were no errors or omissions on the minutes taken for May. A motion to accept these minutes was made by Tom, seconded by Ray, all were in favor of accepting minutes as posted.
Tom presented the treasurers report: membership payments received in the amount of $58.83; 50/50 winnings of $13.00; Sponsorship cheques totaling $650.00; and prize money from Speed Sport of $200.00. Expenses include cheque for Harvest Fest of $200.00; Go Daddy website paid by Rick for $1,063.05; Speed Sport display costs $750.00; Camp Triumph donation of $1553.00; bank charges of $10.21. Our bank balance for May 31st is xxx.xx.
Bills for payment in the amount of $2,294.25 for the Corvette calendars. We will be selling these for $20 and can order more if necessary. Ray Cormier purchased the very first one. Thank you Ray.
Past Events;
May 27: Our first run was a leisurely drive with 12 vettes, through Dover, Memramcook, with a return home stop in Fox Creek for some delicious ice cream.
May 28: Our show and breakfast was a little bit of a disappointment with only 6 vettes showing off their cars. The weather was cool, but perfect for this event, so perhaps we can plan another try later in the fall.
May 28: Canadian Tire Dieppe show was well attended for their first. A couple of our members went to see what it was all about, but no vettes were entered in the show. This will be a weekly show, so perhaps vettes will participate going forward.
June 1-4: Bar Harbor weekend. An excellent event as usual with 15 vettes from the GMCC club. Attendance was noticeably down, but we believe the cold, wet weather forecast was the factor. Thursday & Friday was above normal, but it turned to very cool, drizzle weather on Sat & Sunday. The banquet was held on Friday this year and everyone went home with a plaque with a special trophy going to Tammy & Martin Boudreau for their gorgeous C7 yellow Z06. This vette was chosen from the many to be the Hotel Manager's choice. A great honor. GMCC won a plaque for most participants at the show, but prior discussion with the group resulted in a decision for Roger to honor the Nova Scotia club with this plaque, since they would have won had it not been that members were forced to stay home due to wild fires. Everyone during the weekend had the NS members on their minds and praying for rain (something our club never does). The show on Saturday was held in the Wonderview parking lot with many gorgeous door prizes given out. Sunday saw everyone head home on their own, with a few continuing to Old Orchard Beach for the week.
Upcoming events;
June 10: Lounsbury Automotive Corvette Show from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Volunteers to help with registration and parking should arrive by 8:00 a.m. Also, please remember to stick around for taking down banners and putting things away. Much appreciated.
Jun 17: Event cancelled because the museum in Amherst had a break in.
June 23: Sackville cruise in. Info will be posted on our Facebook and an email will be sent with details.
June 24 & 25: Overnight trip to PEI. Email has been sent (in May) with details. Departure from Irving, Dieppe Blvd, at 7:30 a.m. in order to make the ferry for Wood Island. Don is looking into a visit to Camp Triumph while we are on the Island.
The Acadia Region Corvette Club have invited us to their annual Corvette Autumn Corvette show in Ellsworth Maine during the weekend of Sept 15/16, 2023. You can find registration and details on their webpage. Looks like a well planned out weekend.
Roger advises that some old friends from Nfld will be settling close to Moncton in the near future. Glen & Michelle Best have decided to make NB their home. We welcome them with open arms, and know they will be an asset to our club.
Trueman gave a short update on Doug MacDonald's health as many people are inquiring, and its always important to keep in touch. He advises that Gloria and Wendy are managing under these difficult times.
The meeting was adjourned by Angela, with Kim Macpherson winning the 50/50 in the amount of $18.
Angela Bourgeois
Minute taker
Marc Melanson
President
#40
Event Calendar / Breakfast & vette show
Last post by HATE2W8 - May 18, 2023, 07:10:12 PMCome out to breakfast ($10/person, all you can eat), Père Patrice Leblanc Hall, Murphy Ave, Moncton
They've asked that we display our vettes as a mini car show.
See you there.
Charity event.
Drive planned following breakfast.
They've asked that we display our vettes as a mini car show.
See you there.
Charity event.
Drive planned following breakfast.
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