Before the ride to Shatley Springs on November 1, the group met with Jean Davis, executive director of Ebenezer Children’s Home, and presented the moneys raised at June’s cruise-in.

Empire Chevrolet gave the home $6500 from the raffle for the 2007 Corvette, and Foothills Corvette presented $2000 that it raised from registration and food concessions.

Mrs. Davis told of plans to construct a new home (hopefully before the year’s end). If the club wishes, a room can be furnished with the funds given and a plaque recognizing us will be placed on the wall. We also can be listed as a major sponsor in future fund raising efforts. A motion was made to do this, but there was no second and it was not voted on.

Both Jean and her husband Andy thanked us for all that we have done for their agency. Andy commented that he has helped several groups with fundraisers and that we were among the best organized.
 

Welcome to Foothills Corvette Club sponsored by Empire Chevrolet of Wilkesboro, NC. We are a group of Corvette enthusiasts who enjoy getting together for fun and fellowship and spending time in the driver’s seat of the “Great American Sports Car”. We are a non-profit organization holding several fundraisers throughout the year. Each December needy families and various organizations are presented the proceeds raised by the club.

We currently have members from Caldwell, Wilkes, Alexander, Yadkin, Iredell, and Catawba counties. Membership is not limited to these counties. We enjoy club rides on the third Sunday afternoon of each month. Rides are planned by club members and generally conclude with an evening meal. The club also has an annual Christmas Party as well as some overnight trips to various locations.

Quarterly business meetings are held in January, April, July, and October at various locations in surrounding counties. If you’re interested in joining our club please email us for more information or click here for an application. Initial dues are $31 for a single or $37 couple; this includes $6 each for name badges. Renewals are $25 per year.
 

The Depot January’s ride took place as scheduled, despite it being a dark and rainy afternoon. The route was a direct one via of US 421 and I-77 with no scenic tour. Before the blessing, Chaplin Ben Hines asked for a moment of silence for all those in Haiti and what they are going through. The service was really fast: we had hardly started on the salads when the entrees came. Treasurer Carol Royal was not present, so there was no 50/50 drawing. Twyla Price and Wanda Harrington took orders for both regular sweatshirts and hooded zippered ones. Click here for pictures

Spot Light...A new feature we will be doing each quarter highlighting a different member’s car.  This quarter we are taking a look at Matthew and Libby Richey's C6. Click here