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Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 91
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From: Calgary Alberta
I am the President of our local Corvette club for one more year. We typicaly elect people for the executive for a period of 2 years, which keeps the club from running down the same old street.
I joined to meet people with the same interests as myself and to keep informed on our cars. I have met a lot of really great people that have taught me a lot about the cars and how to get the most out of them.
I take part in the Show and Shines, the Rallies, the Autocross Races, and the Cruises. Because we live in the snow belt we store our cars in the winter and we have social evenings where we can talk cars and have a few refreshments.
Personally I like this club because it has a diverse schedule of activities.
If you were to take part in every event it would take your entire summer. You can pick and choose as to what you want to take part in or you can do your own thing.
I joined to meet people with the same interests as myself and to keep informed on our cars. I have met a lot of really great people that have taught me a lot about the cars and how to get the most out of them.
I take part in the Show and Shines, the Rallies, the Autocross Races, and the Cruises. Because we live in the snow belt we store our cars in the winter and we have social evenings where we can talk cars and have a few refreshments.
Personally I like this club because it has a diverse schedule of activities.
If you were to take part in every event it would take your entire summer. You can pick and choose as to what you want to take part in or you can do your own thing.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 188
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From: York PA
I belong to a great Club, see my avatar. We socialize and go on trips and attend events together. Nothing like a long line of Corvettes to get you pumped up.
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Here's some of us on an outing in the Adirondacks this summer....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,209
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From: Montgomery Alabama
Cruise-In VII Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
OMG!! Not another Corvette Club thread! Years ago Oliver North was on the stand in the Iran Contra Affair investigation and he invoked his fifth amendment rights when ask about his involvement. I will do the same at the time and offer you this suggestion................run as fast as you can and never look back.
Just say no to the ice cream eating, dairy gueen jumping, Cracker Barrell eating, parade riding, political, exhibitionist, backstabbing son of a guns!
And all that crap about meeting nice people..........some of the phoniest SOB's you will ever meet. There are a few good people.........very few!
So with all that I say .........NO COMMENT!!
You don't need a club to enjoy your Vette!!!!!
Slik
Just say no to the ice cream eating, dairy gueen jumping, Cracker Barrell eating, parade riding, political, exhibitionist, backstabbing son of a guns!
And all that crap about meeting nice people..........some of the phoniest SOB's you will ever meet. There are a few good people.........very few!
So with all that I say .........NO COMMENT!!
You don't need a club to enjoy your Vette!!!!!
Slik
My opinion is you get out what you put in, and you can find what ever you want in a club. The trips, cruises, parades, mod partys, and yes, Ice Cream is a lot of fun. The key is to go to a few events and a few meetings before joining, and don't get involved unless you ahve thick skin.
As far as the people go, Chevrolet is not very particular who buys the cars, so you will meet all kinds, no matter where you look.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 4,979
Likes: 743
From: PA
OMG!! Not another Corvette Club thread! Years ago Oliver North was on the stand in the Iran Contra Affair investigation and he invoked his fifth amendment rights when ask about his involvement. I will do the same at the time and offer you this suggestion................run as fast as you can and never look back.
Just say no to the ice cream eating, dairy gueen jumping, Cracker Barrell eating, parade riding, political, exhibitionist, backstabbing son of a guns!
And all that crap about meeting nice people..........some of the phoniest SOB's you will ever meet. There are a few good people.........very few!
So with all that I say .........NO COMMENT!!
You don't need a club to enjoy your Vette!!!!!
Slik
Just say no to the ice cream eating, dairy gueen jumping, Cracker Barrell eating, parade riding, political, exhibitionist, backstabbing son of a guns!
And all that crap about meeting nice people..........some of the phoniest SOB's you will ever meet. There are a few good people.........very few!
So with all that I say .........NO COMMENT!!
You don't need a club to enjoy your Vette!!!!!
Slik
Since I dumped them and joined CCWP, we've been much happier. No one has ever bothered us, or hassled us if we didn't want to take part in things. We do a few things each year with the club and have never been treated anything other than nice. Sure can't say that about the other club.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 4,080
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From: Dardenne Prairie Mo.
The wife and i are members of our local corvette club we have 75 members which gives everyone something to do (car shows, auto X, roadruns, detailing, most everything we do supports different charitys in our area. we have got a very good group of members from all age groups so it makes for a very good club.
If there is anyone that is local and wants to check out one of our meeting you are more than welcome to sit in on 1.
http://www.route66corvetteclub.com/
If there is anyone that is local and wants to check out one of our meeting you are more than welcome to sit in on 1.
http://www.route66corvetteclub.com/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 844
Likes: 32
From: Wilmington DE
C5 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
St. Jude Donor '09
I went on a cruise with one of our local clubs right after I bought the Vette. Most of the folks were nice, but a few seemed stand-off-ish. Went to the next scheduled event and only 1 other guy was there. I decided not to join a club where the organizers couldn't even show up. Went on a cruise with another local club, and was immediately welcomed! Every one was friendly and interested in my car. The first club is into car shows. Me...not so much. The second club is into driving around as a group (or GANG as we were recently called), visiting local sites and grabbing something to eat. Since driving and eating are 2 of my 3 favorite things to do, I joined the second club. 
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 18,643
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
I am a non-founding non member of THE nonclub club in Oklahoma! The only requirement to not belong to our non club club is that you MUST own a Corvette! There are no dues, no votes, no non rules or rules! You are not required to show up at our non official non meetings but you are allowed to show up without permission! Best non club club out there! Check us ou on the Regional and Events Forum,,,,currenlty Oklahoma Vettes #5!
Here are a couple of slideshows of shots from our non meetings! Enjoy!
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NON MEMBERS OF THE NON CLUB CLUB UNITE!!!!! and FLOOR IT
Here are a couple of slideshows of shots from our non meetings! Enjoy!
Click the pick!
NON MEMBERS OF THE NON CLUB CLUB UNITE!!!!! and FLOOR IT
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Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 755
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From: Tarpon Springs Florida
I belong to two different clubs. Lone Star Corvette Club and Big Country Vettes in Abilene. I enjoy the people in both clubs. Always good to be around people with like minded ideas and seeing all the different cars. Owning a Vette is like owning a Harley...You become a part of a family not just owner of a vehicle.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,802
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From: monroeville pa
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Boy you hit the nail on the head with this one. Yes I belong to a Corvette Club, but not one in the town where I live. The one in the town where I live is EXACTLY what you describe. The wife and I found out the hard way and whenever anyone asks me about that club, I tell them to run fast. A bigger bunch of lame, backstabbers I've never met.
Since I dumped them and joined CCWP, we've been much happier. No one has ever bothered us, or hassled us if we didn't want to take part in things. We do a few things each year with the club and have never been treated anything other than nice. Sure can't say that about the other club.
Since I dumped them and joined CCWP, we've been much happier. No one has ever bothered us, or hassled us if we didn't want to take part in things. We do a few things each year with the club and have never been treated anything other than nice. Sure can't say that about the other club.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,401
Likes: 4
From: Birmingham Alabama
How do you REALLY feel, David?
My opinion is you get out what you put in, and you can find what ever you want in a club. The trips, cruises, parades, mod partys, and yes, Ice Cream is a lot of fun. The key is to go to a few events and a few meetings before joining, and don't get involved unless you ahve thick skin.
As far as the people go, Chevrolet is not very particular who buys the cars, so you will meet all kinds, no matter where you look.
My opinion is you get out what you put in, and you can find what ever you want in a club. The trips, cruises, parades, mod partys, and yes, Ice Cream is a lot of fun. The key is to go to a few events and a few meetings before joining, and don't get involved unless you ahve thick skin.
As far as the people go, Chevrolet is not very particular who buys the cars, so you will meet all kinds, no matter where you look.
Last edited by DennisC5; Dec 14, 2007 at 01:27 PM.
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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 97
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From: Baxter Minnesota
Sounds like there are some nice clubs out there. let me tell you about the club in our hometown. About two months ago I wasa going into our local GM dealership to pay for and pick up the SO's new GXP. I drove the C5 over and parked in front. As I got out I saw a guy with a Lakes Area Corvette Club jacket on. As I passed him I knew he wasn't even going to acknowlege me with a nod, so I stopped him and asked about the club. Talk about an arrrogant a**. Turned out he was pres of the club. Wasn't even about to acknowledge a fellow Corvette owner with a wave! I had heard about the club and the holier-than-thou nose in the air attitude before, and he confirmed it. In the past we belonged to the Mn Valley CC, great bunch of people. How much you can enjoy a club also depends on the members in the club.
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,673
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From: Titusville FL
That's my -from a distance - impression
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 142
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From: Belmont (Outside of Charlotte) NC
I enjoy being with people that share the Corvette interest. I use the clubs as a way to enhance my vette experience. I go to events and rides when it's convenient for me. I have gained much knowledge from others and there are car care days that allow me to change the oil with the help of a lift. These clubs also donate time and money to charities that give me a sense of good. I'm a member of the Queen City Corvette Club, www.queencitycorvette.com, and I hooked up with the Metrolina Corvette club, www.metrolinacorvettes.com, last month for a ride. Both are full of good people. Like someone else said, you get out of it what you put into it.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 347
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From: Fair Lawn NJ
I have belonged to three different corvette club and it is almost impossible to stay away from the politics. But when you put all the BS aside you do make some great friends. I am treasurer of a local club and have belonged to it for almost 10 years. Our club is a very social group. we are one of those drive and eat groups although there are members who compete in road events and others in shows. Many members are also members of the National Corvette Museum and have gone on the various caravan to the museum and one of our members is leading the countrywide caravan in 2009. It has been a great experience.
http://www.naturalglasscorvette.com/
