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*CLoT Club Participation Event

2018Upcoming

Events

*Mar 9-11 Good-Guys Texas Motor Speedway Ft. Worth Sign up with Bill Preston (405) 412-0502 to man the Patriot Paws booth during the whole meet to promote the cause and collect donations from visitors and exhibitors in the indoor vendor building. Patriot Paws will have representatives and a dogs there for promotion.

*Mar 10 Legends Club Meeting Springcreek BBQ, McKinney 11:00 AM 1993 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX 75071, (972) 542-8529

*Mar 17 Dinner Cruise to Bebo’s See details below Meet at 2PM

*Mar 18 Legends Brunch 9:30 AM Jake’s Uptown, 6195 W. Main St., Frisco, TX 75034 (214) 705-1770

*Mar 24 Tom Douglas Memorial Cruise-In & Raffle 4-6 PM McKinney Springcreek BBQ, 1993 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX (972) 542-8529 (Details on page 9)

Mar 29-31 DFW Swap Meet Grand Prairie, TX Lone Star Park, I-30 @ Beltline, Fri & Sat: 8-5, www.earhartproductions.com

Mar 30-31 Corvette Celebration Bossier City, LA Southern Knights Corvette Club weekend event at the Louisiana Boardwalk, 540 Board-walk Blvd, Bossier City, LA 71111. Host Hotel: $129, Courtyard at the Boradwalk 318-742-8300.

*Apr. 7 The Heights Baptist Church Car Show Richardson, TX 201 West Renner Rd. (SW corner Renner Rd. & 75) 11am-4 pm, Register: 10am-1pm. 300+ cars $20 or 20 canned food items. Benefits: The Network Food Bank. Full info www.heightscarshow.com, Contact Brian Ratcliff, brian@ratclifffinancial.com or 972.881.8811

Apr.13-14 Leake Auction Dallas Market Hall Dallas, TXApr.13-14 SW Okla Corvette Show Apache Casino Hotel Lawton, OK Fri.Night Dinner Cruise to The Old Plantation 5:30pm $20. Judged Show $25 Sat. 9am-2:30pm. Room Rate $99 or 2 nites $189 (incl breakfast) Full details: swocc2018.eventbrite.com.

*Apr. 14 Legends Club Meeting La Hacienda Ranch, Carrollton 11:00 AMApr.19-21 Hot Springs Corvette Weekend Hot Springs, AR Call now for hotel reservations. The host hotel, The Hotel Hot Springs (formerly The Austin Hotel) 877-623-6697, is building a waiting list. Or you may want to stay at the adjacent Embassy Suites or nearby Arlington Hotel which may book up quickly because of renovations. On-Line Event Reg-istration & Full Info at: www.centralarkcc.com Autocross limited to first 50 cars $25

Apr 20-22 TX Corvette Assn. Car Show 200 N. Main, Boerne, TX All types of cars, food & automotive vendors, Great shopping, antiques, art, Hill Country crafts & hundreds of cars! Meet & Greet on Friday, the Car Show on Saturday, and Texas Hill Country run with lunch on Sunday and more! For more information: www.texas-corvette-association.com.

Saturday, March 17 Legends Dinner Cruise to

Bebo’s in Pilot Point, TXMeet at 2:00 PM

at the Valero Station on the Northeast corner of Hwy 114 & I-35W

(18501 I-35W, Northlake, TX) We will leave at 2:30 pm and cruise throughNorth Texas arriving about 4:00 PM to eat at

Bebo’s, 8470 Hwy 37 South, Pilot Point, TX(Bebo’s has a car on the roof on East side of Hwy 37

on the Aubrey/Pilot Point city line.) We’ll take a detour past the Tulip Fest on the way.For info call: Mary Jean Entrekin (214) 663-1468.

Club Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/CorvetteLegendsOfTexas

Membership Information:Coordinated by Tom Lainson (see above)$35 for annual membershipDues are paid annually at a meeting or mailed to:

Club Mailing Address:Corvette Legends of TexasP.O. Box 260316Plano, TX 75026-0316

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OFFICERSPresident:............................................ Sam Deneault .................... sldeneault@gmail.com ............................................ (972) 752-7175VP of Operations: ............................... Joel Joseph ....................... jjjoseph@yahoo.com ................................................ (972) 727-6833VP of Special Events: ......................... Jerry Echols ....................... jerryhe2006@aol.com .............................................. (214) 843-5454Secretary: ............................................ Pat Cople ........................... patcople@aol.com .................................................... (469) 535-3104Treasurer: ............................................ Susan Joseph .................... jjjslj@att.net .............................................................. (972) 727-6833

DIRECTORSDirector of Communications: ............... John Zachary ..................... jzac13tx@verizon.net ............................................... (214) 707-2265Weekend Wrench Coordinator: ........... Ken Dobbs ..........................ken_dobbs@verizon.net ......... H-(972) 423-3732 C-(972) 896-4611Membership Coordinator:.................... Tom Lainson ...................... redvette@ix.netcom.com .......................................... (214) 862-3555Newsletter Coordinator: ...................... Diane Preston .................... VetteLegends65@earthlink.net ................................ (405) 615-3856Legends Ledger Newsletter: Published monthly. Send submissions to VetteLegends65@earthlink.net Submission deadline is the 20th of the month.

Club Web Site:Coordinated by John Zachary (see above)http://www.vettelegends.comSend submissions to John at: jzac13tx@verizon.net

Meeting Speakers:If you have a recommendation for a guest speaker to address the club at one of our meetings, please contact Joel Joseph (972) 727-6833 or Tom Atchison (214) 215-1948.

Legends Brunch-9:30 amSunday, March 18, at

Jake’s Uptown6195 W. Main St., Frisco, TX 75034

(214) 705-1770 (Across from FC Dallas Soccer Stadium.

Exit Dallas North Tollway @ East on Main St.)

March Meeting11 am-Saturday, Mar. 10

McKinney Spring Creek Bar-B-Q,

1993 N Central Expy (US 75)McKinney, (972) 542-8529

In front of Target on West side of US 75, N of US 380 (University)

do you have Tx antique Car Tags?They are due for renewal in March!

Some of us didn’t receive renewal notices in the mailfor some reason. If you don’t have the notice, you can’t

renew on line. You will have to take your title to a tag office to renew. The plates will then be mailed to you. They will give you a small metal plate and the March 2023 sticker, to use if you’re using old vintage tags. You don’t need the plate, if you’re using the new Texas Antique Car Tag, just stick it on.

Are you getting club e-mails?If you’re not, please contact John Zachary at

jzac13tx@verizon.net

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If there are any questions about an item, call Embroidery King at (972) 317-1686, Address: 1297 FM 407 Suite 302A, Lewisville, TX 75077

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Birthdays for March

Matt & Darlene Tidwell, Plano, TX White 1961 & Grey GS 2017

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Al Macdonald and Gary WilliamsJohn Spencer with his daughter, Brandy.

John Zachary’s Red 1965 RoadsterJack Hays’ Glen Green 1965 Coupe

Legends members showing off their trophies after the Awards presentation: Al Macdonald, John Spencer, Ed & Kimberly Atchley, Bill Preston, John Zachary and Jack “Rude Dog” Hays. Standing in front of Kimberly’s CRC

Autorama

Our club had a six-Corvette display at the Dallas Autorama again this year. It featured John Spencer’s Charcoal & Silver 1958, Bill Preston’s Black & White Fuel Injected 1957, Al Macdonald’s Red & White 1960, John Zach-ary’s Red1965 Roadster, Jack “Rude Dog” Hays’ Glen Green 1965 Coupe and Kimberly Atchley’s Black Custom 1962-Bodied 2005 Convertible. As always our display of classic and unusual Corvettes kept our members busy talking to spectators all weekend. We even signed up new mem-bers, Matt & Darlene Tidwell. We had a Patriot Paws table prominently at the corner of our display. We collected $969 to be given to them. Thanks to all our Legends members who helped staff the display to promote our club and Patriot Paws. A special thanks to Jerry

Rare member sighting... Roger Berry! Bill Preston working the Patriot Paws table and Jerry Echols, Legends Special Events VP.

Echols, Legends’ Special Events VP. His efforts to take care of all the details for Autorama AND the New Car Show, which occurred at the same time this year, were amazing. We sincerely appreciate his time to

recruit members to show their cars, to coordinate with both shows for space, and transport stantions, signs, tables, chairs, etc. for our displays.

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Jerry Echols, Linda Deneault, Al MacDonald and Sam Deneault

Al Macdonald talks to visitors about Patriot Paws, Bill Preston’s 57 and Corvette Legends.

Randy & Connor Cleaver with Ed and Kimberly looking over Atchley’s super slick Camaro. It won Class, Best Engineered and Best Interior!! Congratulatons!!

Rare member sighting... Tony Feger won 2nd in class for one of his “other cars”.

Ed Atchley’s 89 Silver Rick Hendricks won class. John Zachary’s Red 65 Roadster

Rude Dog Hays’ 1965 Glen Green Coupe Al Macdonald’s Red/White 1960 Roadster

Kimberly Atchley’s customized 2005 with 1962 Classic Reflection Coachworks body.

John Spencer’s 1958 Ed Atchley and Rude Dog Hays

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CORVETTE LEGENDS OF TEXAS GENERAL MEETING

Saturday, February 10, 2018BJ Roadhouse, Addison

The Members of Corvette Legends were called to order by Sam Deneault, President at 12:10 PM. There were no January minutes due to the After Holiday Party. New Club Members: James Brummett, (2017 Torch Red Patriotic-Themed Coupe) and Jeff Sebert (son of Don Sebert) Guest: Gary Strobel, C6 Lady Legends Winner: Linda Dobbs 50-50 Pot Winner: Ken Dobbs Diane Preston, editor of the newsletter, was recog-nized for the great job she does with a new name tag that includes her title: Editor-In-Chief. Tom Lainson reported that in 2017 the club added 7 new members; dropped 17 members. As of the end of 2017, club members have 35 C1s, 40 C2s, 33 C3s, 22 C4s, 22 C5s, 42 C6s, and 23 C7s. Jerry Echols needed more cars for the New Car Show, since we are in two competing car shows the week of February 14-18: Autorama and Dallas New Car Show. Also need help at the Autorama for break-down after the show on February 18. Final count at the Dallas New Car Show was ten cars. NOTE: There will be no brunch in February due to the auto shows. Mary Jean Entrekin announced a dinner cruise for

Kerry & Janice Smith and Jerry Fernandes Beth & Len Woodfuff and Allen Eggleston

Vince Dumas, Dennis Conte and Dan Jacobs Sandra Plumley, John Cantleberry and Walt Plumley Visitor Gary Stroble greeted by old friend Vince Dumas

Mack Rogers’ 1990 White ConvertibleJohn Zachary’s 05 Z51, Gary Strobel’s C-6 and Bruce Jarrett’s 61 Susan Joseph and Linda & Sam Deneault

March 17 to Pilot Point with dinner at Bebo’s Café. John Zachary reminded members to let him know when they change their e-mail address. Also, Len Wood-ruff responded to John’s request for assistance with the club web site. The After Holiday Party received good reviews, thanks to the diligent work of Tom Atchison and Bill Pres-ton. Tom reminded members that Huffines Chevrolet has lots of cars. He ended with a personal announcement - “Happiness is…a new puppy.” Guest speaker was Tyler Hill, son of member Rick Scholz, who described his experiences with hybrid cars, specifically his Volt and also his driving experience with the Tesla. He provided a lot of technical information, including the difference between series hybrids (like the Volt) and parallel hybrids (like the Ford). An interesting sidelight was the changes in driving habits to accom-modate the recharging of the battery when going from electric to gas power. Sam Deneault announced that Tom Douglas’ daugh-ter is planning a memorial raffle in his honor – still work-ing on the details. Bill Preston has again arranged for space at Good Guys on March 9-11 for soliciting donations for Patriot Paws. Don Siebert’s Porche club is also now a sponsor of Patriot Paws. Meeting Adjourned at 1:00 PM.

Minutes submitted by Pat Cople, Secretary

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Visitor, Gary Stroble’s Blue C6 Grand Sport

Jeff Sebert, and Gary Williams

Phil Schilt, Ron & Pat Cople and Lynn Schilt

Our speaker, Trevor Hill and Rich ScholzFred Hager and Bruce JarrettDon Sebert and Bill Preston

Cynthia Nutt, Don & Martha Pinson, Pete & Sherry Snider and Joel Joseph

Corvette Legends of Texas NewsletterNow available in color

Download it every month from the web site:http://www.vettelegends.com/index.html

Tom’s daughter, Lori says, “I know it would please my father to see all of his friends show up in their Corvettesfor a final farewell.” Lori Douglas has invited Corvette Legends of Texas and Texas NCRS members to this tribute Dinner Cruise-In and Tom’s final raffle (what could be more appropriate). All raffle proceeds will be divided equally among National Kidney Foundation, Operation Kindness (no kill animal shelter) and the SPCA. Bring your dollars to buy raffle tickets for the car-related items that Lori has found in Tom’s cache.

Tom Douglas Memorial Cruise-In & Raffle

Saturday, March 24 4:00-6:00 PM

McKinney Spring Creek Bar-B-Q1993 N Central Expy, McKinney, TX (972) 542-8529In front of Target on West side of US 75, N of US 380 (University)

A parking lot full of cool Corvettes

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Ron & Pat Cople’s 62 Red Roadster Tom & Sandy Lainson’s Red/White 61

Walt & Sandra Plumley’s 66 Red Roadster

Rick Scholz’s Ruby Red 93 ConvertibleJerry Fernandes’ Red 08 Convertible

Lee & Jo Ann Brumit’s 78 Indy Pace Car

John & Mickye Zachary’s 93 Ruby Red Roadster

Ken & Linda Dobbs’ Silver 63 Split-Window Coupe Sam & Linda Deneault’s Red 64 Coupe

Lucky Sluder, Walt Plumley, Lee Brumit, Tom Lainson, Ron Cople, Ken Dobbs, Jerry Fernandes, John Zachary, Rick Scholz, and Sam Deneault brought cars for the Leg-ends display at the “New Car Show” this year. Usually this show isn’t until March, but this year it hap-

pened on the same weekend as Autorama. High praises to Jerry Echols for making all the arrangements for our club to be in both shows, recruiting members to show cars and delivering signs, chairs, etc to both shows.

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Lucky & Elaine Sluder’s White 2017 Coupe

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Club Member DiscountsLegends members get Fleet Pricing

on parts at Huffines Chevrolet

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Batteries Plus+ DiscountGet the commercial price on any batteries and home,

commercial or auto light bulbs at the Lewisville or Denton locations by asking for the “Corvette Legends” discount.

If your business needs batteries,

contact Tom Atchison 214-215-1948 for a personal quote.

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offers Legends Members a 10% Discounton purchases of Accessories, Clothing, Parts, Service, etc.

Not Corvettes!

New members Matt & Darlene Tidwell’s White 61NEW CAR-Continued from page 10

Lucky & Elaine Sluder’s 17 White CoupeRick & Virginia Herrick’s 64 Red Convertible

Lucky Sluder, and Tom Lainson try to help as Jerry Echols and Rick Scholz (on the floor) work on John Zachary’s 93.

Rick Scholz (on the floor) working while Walt Plumley, Jerry Fernandes, Sam Deneault and Vic Pacheco discuss the problem.

We signed up new members Matt & Darlene Tidwell who were showing their C-1 in the Lone Star Corvette Club display. Rick & Virginia Herrick had their C-2 in the Lone Star display too. Kudos to all our members at the show for solving a problem on John Zachary’s C-4. The hood latch cable came lose and he was unable to open the hood to re-connect his bat-tery at the end of the show. Looking at the pictures, it looks like maybe Rick Scholz did most of the dirty work. They eventually took off the side panel to gain access to re-con-nect the battery. Then Sam Deneault drove it to John’s house leaving him to figure out how to fix the hood latch problem.

The Heights Baptist Church201 West Renner Rd. Richardson, TX (South West corner of Renner Rd. and 75)

Registration: 10am–1pm On-Line Registration: www.heightscarshow.com

46 Large Trophies in 22 Classes

Cost: $20 or 20 canned food items. Spectators are free.The Heights Car Show is an annual charity event. All proceeds benefit the Network Food Bank. Over the 10 year history, the event has raised $56,700 and 7,700 lbs of food to help feed the families of North Texas.

Sponsored by: CREST CADILLAC AND INFINITI

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There is NO reason for Corvette Legends Club Members to goANYWHERE but Huffines!

Call Ted at 972-538-7000or Fred at 972-538-7126

for Special Club Member Prices on New and Pre-Owned Vehicles.

Our inventory changes daily, and we will work to get the

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How ‘bout you?1400 South Stemmons Freeway

Lewisville, TX 75067