4/21/07: Saturday - 9AM to 4PM. CorvetteAmerica plant tour & benefit car show, Reedsville, PA (just south of State College).
Info and Registration Form: Here.
SDC will be meeting at O’Grady’s on Route 61 at 7 a.m. for breakfast (will order off the menu because the buffet will not be ready) and will caravan at 8.

4/22/07: Sunday 10AM - Rotts'n'Vettes'n'Rods show, Kimberton Fairgrounds, Kimberton PA $15.
Music: Flamin' Dick & the Hot Rods
Details: Steve Canuso 610-689-8319
Directions: http://www.sparkrotts.com/car-show-directions.html
Registration Form: http://www.sparkrotts.com/car-show-online-registration.html
SDC will be meeting at (location) at (time) to caravan to the event.

4/28/07: Saturday 11AM to 4PM - Pagoda-Skyline Inc annual display and chicken bake benefit.
Location: Wm Penn Tower atop Mt. Penn, Reading PA
This is one of the few times that the Wm Penn Tower is open. Climb the stairs and take a few photos.
Bake & Beverage sale - Pagoda Gift Shop items - Meet Smokey the Bear - American GoldWing Motorcycle Association - Skyline Drive Corvettes display - Flying model airplanes at Drenkel Field by the Flying Dutchmen club - Music by "Grandpa's Ragtime Piano" variety show.
Corvette Caravan to Boehringer's Ice Cream afterwards. 
Map & Directions
Photos Here.

5/6/07: FYI - Sunday, 10AM to 4:30 PM - Corvette Show by Allentown Area Corvette Club at Northampton Community College in conjunction with SpringFest. Registration $20 (due 4/30/07) payable to A.A.C.C. Rich Ringhoffer, 1747 Hamilton Ave, Bethlehem PA 18015 Tel: 610-967-6150 or 610-965-8224
Dash Plaques & Goodie Bags to first 150 registrants. Door Prizes & entrant voting. Three trophies per class, 11 classes & Best of Show, Sponsor's trophy, NCC Choice trophy, $100 Top Club Attendance award.
SDC will me meeting at Arner's Restaurant at 9AM to caravan to the event.

5/7/07: Monday 7PM - SDC In-Vette-Tational committee meeting at Mareena's in St. Lawrence Shopping Center, Mt Penn PA

5/12/07: Saturday - 10AM to 2PM - Open House at A.W. Golden Cheverolet, Reading PA
SDC's new main sponsor, A.W. Golden,  is having a Welcome Cookout for all SDC members.  Larry Goodman and his dealership will be rolling out the red carpet for us on Saaturday May 12th at the 801 Lancaster Avenue location for an open house spring cookout from 10AM to 2PM.  The dealership will be open for walk-through inspection of the body shop and service area, plus a nice selection of Corvettes to be checked-out.  There will be representatives from the service and parts departments to answer questions throughout the day.

Paul Leach will also be on hand to demonstrate the art of pinstriping and answer questions regarding his profession.  He will be pinstriping Paul Angstadt's recently painted Corvette.

There will be hourly Door Prizes for SDC Members plus a good looking baseball cap for the first 100 members, plus a cookout lunch of burgers, dogs, drinks, ice cream, etc.

Our club liason will be a Skyline Drive member - Paul Angstadt who is their Body Shop Manager.

5/14/07: Monday 7PM - SDC General Meeting at BCIU.
Speaker:  SCCA representatives will talk about the Duryea Drive Hillclimb coming up in August.
For those of you coming from out-of-town and want to have dinner before the meeting, some people go to O'Grady's Restaurant or Arner's Restaurant nearby.
Meeting starts at 7PM. People start showing up after 6:15pm. Park anywhere in the parking lot. When you go in the main door of BCIU, the Receptionist can guide you to the meeting room.
If you are wearing your SDC Badge, you don't need to sign-in the BCIU logbook.
Please wear your SDC Badge at official SDC events so that the new members can get to know you.
Likewise, after the meeting, don't be in such a big hurry to leave. Hang around & talk Vettes & get to know the other people. Introduce yourself to the others; we're all a friendly group!
If you have a Corvette question, ask it during the New Business part of the meeting, near the end. Also let President Vern Levengood know about your question before the meeting so he knows to put you into the schedule.
Map & Directions

5/16/07: SDC will be hosting a fundraiser on 5/16 at Uno's in Wyomissing PA. The coupons can be used during all business hours that day (11AM to 2AM) and 20% will be donated to the SDC. Click here to get the .pdf file.

5/19/07: Saturday 10AM - Armed Forces Day parade - Reading PA
8AM breakfast at O'Grady's on Rte 61. 10 AM Staging along Perkiomen Ave near 11th & Penn, Reading PA,
This is a nice parade for C-1's and C-2's and manual transmissions... because it's a short parade and all downhill.

5/21/07: Monday 7PM - SDC Board Meeting at A.W. Golden Chevrolet, Reading, PA.
Veteran's Day

5/26/07: Saturday 9AM to 3PM - We will caravan to County Corvette for a tour of their restoration operation - they will be providing lunch for all.
Caravan will leave from Friends Restaurant ( In front of Boscov's East) at 9 A. M. - we will be taking a scenic path across back roads. Sign up sheet is being circulated at April and May meetings or contact President Vern Levengood at 610 - 689 - 5556 to reserve a spot.

6/2/07: Saturday - First Annual Big Corvette Roundup - CCDV - Corvette Club of Delaware Valley - at Becky's Drive-In Theatre (www.beckysdi.com) Route 248, Walnutport, PA 18088 (approx 11 miles north of Allentown PA)
Day-long activities include a judged car show with trophies, optional 2.5 hour Gimmick Rallye, optional slow drag race, Corvette trivia contest, door prizes, music, food, 50/50 and optional full-length feature films beginning at dusk. All Corvette Clubs are welcome to display their banners and will be grouped together.
Schedule at www.corvetteroundup.com
8AM: Gates open. Registration begins
9:30: Rallye begins
11AM: Car show registration ends
1PM : Judging begins
5PM: Awards presentation, 50/50
Rain date: Saturday 6/9/07

6/2/07: Saturday - 4PM to 9PM - Cruise at Coach's Beer & Soda, 2205 N. 5th St. Hwy, Reading PA 
Cancelled because Greg Gramata had open-heart surgery in May.


6/3/07: Sunday 11AM - 5th Annual Vettes Cruisin’ for Pets Corvette Show
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 North 11th St., Reading, PA 19604
Flyer is here.

6/4/07: Monday 7PM - SDC In-Vette-Tational committee meeting at Mareena's in St. Lawrence Shopping Center, Mt Penn PA

6/7/07 to 6/10/07: Mystery Trip #3. Details in the Newsletter.

6/11/07: Monday 6 PM - Club Picnic and SDC General Meeting at Shriner's Pavilion, off Rte 73, Maidencreek, across the street from Ontelaunee Lake.
Presenter: Eagle Auto Radiator Service will provide insightful information about radiators; the do's and dont's; and how to identify problems early-on.

Meeting starts at 7PM. Park anywhere in the large parking lot.
Please wear your SDC Badge at official SDC events so that the new members can get to know you.
Likewise, after the meeting, don't be in such a big hurry to leave. Hang around & talk Vettes & get to know the other people. Introduce yourself to the others; we're all a friendly group!
If you have a Corvette question, ask it during the New Business part of the meeting, near the end. Also let President Vern Levengood know about your question before the meeting so he knows to put you into the schedule.

Map & Directions:
From Rte 61: Turn right on Rte 73, go across dam breast; 1 mi. ahead is a right turn with a white concrete road barrier, go 100 ft and turn right again into Rajah Shrine parking lot.
From Rte 222:  Turn left onto Rte 73, go up over the ridge, make left turn at the intersection with the white concrete road barrier. 
Map & Directions

6/16/07-6/17/07: SDC Corvette Show at Berkshire Mall, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Father's Day weekend.

6/18/07: SDC Board Meeting, 7PM at A.W. Golden Chevrolet, Reading, PA.

6/18/07 to 6/23/07: FYI - Apple Dumpling Festival at Willow Glen Park, Sinking Spring, PA
Our fellow SDC member, Megan Dry, will be competing as Miss Apple Dumpling. Please visit the site at www.appledumplingfest.com to vote for Megan.

6/23/07: Saturday - CCDV Cavalcade of Corvettes - show - at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, 2740 Old York Road, Jamison, PA 18929
Setup: From 7:30AM to 10AM. Show from 10AM to 4PM.
Event Details Here
Event Directions Here

Reminder!  Membership renewal is due.

7/9/07: Monday 6 PM - Club Picnic and SDC General Meeting at _Exeter Park_
Main Speaker: Eagle Auto Radiator Service - will talk about overheating.

Please wear your SDC Badge at official SDC events so that the new members can get to know you.
Likewise, after the meeting, don't be in such a big hurry to leave. Hang around & talk Vettes & get to know the other people. Introduce yourself to the others; we're all a friendly group!
If you have a Corvette question, ask it during the New Business part of the meeting, near the end. Also let President Vern Levengood know about your question before the meeting so he knows to put you into the schedule.
Map & Directions <>

7/13/07:  Frank-FM 107.5's BBQ Bash at Blue Falls Grove.
A really fun day!  Visit website here.

7/14/07: Saturday, July 14, 2007 - 28th Annual In-Vette-Tational Corvette Show - Rain or Shine
at VF Parking Lot #4, behind T.G.I.Friday's, 303 N. Park Road,
VF Outlet Village, Wyomissing PA (Suburb of Reading PA)
Show time: 10AM to 4PM - Registration: 10AM to Noon - Voting for Awards: 10AM to 1:30 PM (*SDC members will not vote) - Presentation of Trophies: 3PM
Show Details & Registration Form: here
Map & Directions: here

7/16/07: Monday 7PM - SDC Board Meeting, 7PM at A.W. Golden Chevolet, Reading, PA.

7/22/07:   Sunday 9AM to 4PM - Corvettes for a Cure show, Phoenixville, PA
Details, directions & registration at http://corvettesforacure.com/

7/28/07: Saturday 11AM to 3PM - Corvette Show at Brickels Racing Collectibles, Leesport, PA
Rain or shine. Registration prior to July 14 is $10. Registration after July 14 is $12.
Show Details & Registration Form: here
Map & Directions: From Reading PA go North on Rte 61. As you enter Leesport, the Brickel's building will be on the right side.

11/3/2007: Kerbeck's Toys For Tots run
Barry Goodhart will circulate a signup sheet at the October meeting. Those who attended last year reported that this is a great event.

11/8/2007: SDC at UNO's Chicago Grill, Wyomissing PA
Broadcasting Square Shopping Center in Wyomissing.
Hours: Any time between 11AM to 2AM
Uno's will donate 20% of food and drink purchases to SDC - provided that you use the Flyere attached to the SDC Newsletter. Open to anyone. Do not hand out Flyers in the parking lot.

11/9/2007:  Friday - Opportunity to meet with Dave McLellan
David McLellan, GM designer of the C4 and C5 Corvettes (1984-1998) will be at Penn State Berks Campus on Friday November 9th at 12 Noon until approx 3 PM.
This event is in conjunction of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Who is Dave McLellan?
Dave McLellan was assigned as the Corvette Chief Engineer following Zora Duntov's retirement in 1975, followed by 17 years of service at GM.  The all-new 1984 Corvette continued to be developed with advanced electronics and culminated in the 375 HP ZR-1.

11/11/2007:  1st Annual Corvettes for Chip“Life is Good” Hosted by: Walmart of Kennett Square, PA.
The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware and Keystone State Corvette Club.   A fitting way to “End the Season”. Come spend the day with fellow Corvette Enthusiast,while doing some of your “Holiday Shopping” and contributing to a wonderful cause, the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation!!
Date:November 11, 2007 (RAIN or SHINE EVENT!!)  Show Times:11:00 - 4:00 ( 500 Paved Parking Spots !! )Registration:8:30 -11:00 Registration Fee:$15.00 by 10.31.07……..Day of Show $20.00(Partial proceeds to benefit the Chip Miller Charitable foundation) 
Event Location: Walmart of Kennett Square, PA. Located 1 mile past Longwood Gardens onRoute 1 in East Marlborough Township, Chester County Food and Beverages available onsite..Lance Miller will be at the event to present the 1stAnnual “Chips Choice” Award KSCC 2008 Raffle Car on premise - tickets available at show!!**** PLEASE pre-register. Pre-Registered participants receive a T-SHIRT!!
32 Trophies to be Presented!!! Awards: Participants Judging….1st,2ndand 3rdplace in each class .. PLUS Best Engine - Best Paint - Best Interior - Best Club Participation  Chips Choice Award…..Chosen and Presented by Lance Miller  Classes: See below:Stock: C1/C2 ( combined together), C3, C4, C5, C6Modified/Custom combined: 1953 – 1982 AND 1984 – 2007 Trailered: C1 thru C6 (Trophies in this class dependent upon # of cars entered) Race Prepared: C1 thru C6 ( Nitrous, Blowers, Wheelie Bars, etc)
Details Here

11/12/2007: Monday 7PM - SDC General Meeting at BCIU.
The November Newsletter had the wrong date.  12th is the correct date.
For those of you coming from out-of-town and want to have dinner before the meeting, some people go to O'Grady's Restaurant or Arner's Restaurant nearby.
Meeting starts at 7PM. People start showing up after 6:15pm. Park anywhere in the parking lot. When you go in the main door of BCIU, the Receptionist can guide you to the meeting room.
If you are wearing your SDC Badge, you don't need to sign-in the BCIU logbook.
Please wear your SDC Badge at official SDC events so that the new members can get to know you.
Likewise, after the meeting, don't be in such a big hurry to leave. Hang around & talk Vettes & get to know the other people. Introduce yourself to the others; we're all a friendly group!
If you have a Corvette question, ask it during the New Business part of the meeting, near the end. Also let President Vern Levengood know about your question before the meeting so he knows to put you into the schedule.
Map & Directions

11/15/2007 to 11/18/2007: Corvettes at Biltmore, Ashville NC.
See Jack Delong for details.
Event: Corvettes@Biltmore 2007
Location: Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC
Description: Weekend visit to the Biltmore Estate with group picutre, breakfast, Dinner, Candle Light Tour and Rides on the Tail of the Dragon.
Event URL: http://www.corvettesatbiltmore.com
Email Contact: president@rtpcorvettes
Start Date: 16-Nov-2007
End Date: 18-Nov-2007

11/17/2007  Saturday - Holiday Parade, Penn Street, Reading PA
Those participating in the Reading Holiday parade:  We will be meeting at O'Gradys for breakfast at 7:30 and caravanning to our formation location from there. For those not joining us at O.G.s should be at city park at 9:15 for line up. We are in division 4 /unit 408. We will be located in city park in the Rose Garden facing north.  As of now we have 27 cars signed up, so lets keep it tight and try to line up with the oldest cars first to the newest last.  NO candy throwing.
Weather:  They will try to get this event in at all cost, but if there is a question, listen to WEEU 830AM at 7:00 AM.
Thanks to each and everyone for  your participation this year with these parades.
Parade Guy,
Bill Roland-- 610-693-6177  -  26 cars participated!  Great turnout!

11/19/2007: SDC Board Meeting 7PM at A.W. Golden Chevrolet
The November Newsletter had the wrong date.  19th is the correct date.