2010 Monthly Activities Calendar                                 

(Updated March 08, 2010)

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Thanks to our 2010 Coordinators, Clay and Carolyn Wispell.


January

Jan 16, 2010 - NTCA Annual Banquet:  NTCA Annual Banquet, at Siciliano’s Taste of Italy in Garland, TX

The NTCA Annual Banquet Hosted by Bob and Gail Gill

Where: Siciliano’s Taste of Italy, 2210 Buckingham Rd., Garland, TX 75042, 972-276-8913

Date: Saturday, January 16, 2010, Time: 6:00 PM.

Payment for the meals will be collected at the January meeting or can be mailed to Robert Parker, NTCA Treasurer.

The meals are $25.00 per person. Each meal includes non-alcoholic drinks and the tip.

Our banquet room is adjacent to the bar and alcoholic beverages are available.

Meet and Greet will begin at 6:00 P.M. and the festivities commence at 7:00 P.M. when dinner will be served.

Directions:

From 635 LBJ Freeway: Exit Shiloh Rd and turn left (north) for approximately 3 miles to Buckingham Rd.

From I 75 Central Freeway: Exit Spring Valley Rd. and turn left (east). Spring Valley Rd becomes Centennial Blvd and then becomes Buckingham Rd. It’s all the same street.

For all: Once at the Buckingham Rd., Shiloh Rd intersection turn or continue east past the Racetrack gas station, shopping center and Hollywood Beauty Salon. Siciliano’s Taste of Italy is located just past the beauty salon. Turn right at Jennifer Dr., then into Siciliano’s parking lot. There is a covered drive thru passenger drop off area at the front of the building which actually faces Jennifer Dr.

http://www.sicilianosgarland.com/


February

February 21,  2010 -  Economy Run Unlike Any Other and 5-Star Restaurant Afterward, Unlike Any Other with a World Class Museum in Between.

We're having an economy run this coming Sunday. This will be the first competition of four that will be used to judge an overall winner in the year's competition. The other competitions will be an autocross, a rally, and a concours. The usual economy runs have competitors following a prescribed route.  This is a different kind of economy run because you're given a starting point, a check point, and an end point, and you get to figure out a route that is best suited to your car and driving skills. Y'All come. If the scheduled times won't work for you, just let me know ahead of time and we'll figure something out.

For those of you who attended the February meeting, this is a repeat. For those of you who haven't heard about it, we're having an economy run this coming Sunday. This will be the first competition of four that will be used to judge an overall winner in the year's competition. The other competitions will be an autocross, a rally, and a concours.

At the outset of NTCA, it was agreed we'd have "first Saturday" meetings and "third Sunday" activities. It was hoped that if someone couldn't make a Saturday meeting, they might be able to get to a Sunday activity. And between the two days we could satisfy member's desires for technical, social, and participatory gatherings that are family oriented. My intent this year is to have third Sunday activities starting in the afternoon when I have control of the venue.

The following two pages were handed out at the meeting last week. They cover all the details you need to know about the economy run. The usual economy runs have competitors following a prescribed route.  This is a different kind of economy run because you're given a starting point, a check point, and an end point, and you get to figure out a route that is best suited to your car and driving skills. Y'All come. If the scheduled times won't work for you, just let me know ahead of time and we'll figure something out.

 


March

March, 2010 - Two Events This Month!

March 13, 2010 - A Technical Session hosted by Tom Wright at 2:00 PM on Saturday.

We'll be testing our Corvairs (only) on his Dynometer at his shop at 920 Bluebonnet Dr., Suite 109 in Irving, TX, 75060. A $10.00 donation to the NTCA is expected to participate with the Dyno Test.

March 20, 2010 -  Saturday  at 2:00 PM, We'll be visiting a Military Preservationist, Mark Witham in Royse City, TX. where we'll see a collection of  mobile armored vehicles, tanks, transport trucks, jeeps and lots of other cool things. Weather permitting we'll may be able to drive some of this equipment.

For more information Call Mike Dobie - 817-313-0190

Mark Witham can be contacted at 214-794-8992


April

April 9-10, 2010  -  Heart of Texas   (Overnighter) Hosted this year by ACCA.

We plan on hosting a fun-filled event and appreciate ya’ll making the trek down to San Marcos. While the activity times are yet not chiseled in stone, there’ll be a show/shine with judging Sat. morning, followed by a cruise, and ending with a banquet at a car museum (Brand New facility with awesome vehicles!)

We’re keeping the costs exactly the same as last year. The host hotel (San Marcos Embassy Suites Hotel, Spa, and Convention Center) is quite impressive and offers a great value considering the amenities included with the room rate (Cook to order breakfast, daily Managers reception, etc.) - please check out the “tour hotel” tab when booking a room. We plan on providing each registrant a packet of other activities to do/see in and around San Marcos too.

Karl Schwehm, ACCA Vice President

14th Annual “Heart of Texas” Corvair Reunion

Hosted by Alamo City Corvair Association

2010 Itinerary

Hotel:  Embassy Suites, San Marcos, TX

Dates:  Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 11, 2010

Events/Plans:

Friday, April 9       Hospitality Room (Friday Night Only)

3:00 to 10:30 PM    Registration and Check In at Hospitality Room ($15.00 per Adult or Family prior to 9 Mar, $20.00 after 9 Mar.)

5:30 to 7:30 PM       Manager’s Reception in Lobby area

5:30 to 8:00 PM       Dinner on your own

8:00 to 11:00 PM     Snacks and Socializing in the Hospitality Room or

 enjoying the amenities (Heated Pool / Jacuzzi / Fitness Center/Atrium Bar)

Saturday, April 10

7:00 to 8:30 AM        Breakfast (included with room) at hotel and Registrations

9:00 to 11:00 AM      Car Show at Chuck Nash Chevrolet

11:00 to 3:30 PM       Hill Country Cruise with lunch along the way!

11:15 to 12:45 PM     Slow Speed Challenge Course (FunKhana) at       Chuck Nash Chevrolet

6:00 to 9:00 PM          Dinner and Awards at Dick’s Classic Garage

9:30 to Midnight          Socializing and enjoying the hotel amenities!

Sunday, April 11

8:30 to 9:30 AM                      Officer’s Breakfast Meeting in the Atrium

Depart                                      Have a pleasant day exploring the sights of San Marcos and a safe trip home!

 


May

May 2010 -  To be announced

June

June 2010  -  To be announced


July

July 2010 - NTCA Annual Picnic, Saturday, July 4th at Chris Lampe's

The picnic is a go rain or shine, I have a large carport and several pop up shelters, so rain will not be an issue.
I have a large salt water swimming pool so bring your suits, towels and lawn chairs.
 
 I will be smoking Brisket and chicken,  also  hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans,  and cole slaw will be served,  the club will also furnish a cake.    Please come hungry.   BYOB, the club will provide soft drinks. 

I live on a Cul-de-sac so parking in front of my house is some what limited, but I will talk to the neighbors and ask that they not park on the street the afternoon of the Picnic.  It should be fine to double, triple or even quadruple  park in front of my house, it should make for a great group photo.  I would ask that water pumpers not park in the Cul-de-sac but instead park on Wayne Way.

Thanks and look forward to seeing everyone July 4th,

 
Chris  c-lampe@ti.com  (214) 532-4801

NTCA 2009 Picnic Saturday July 4 2:00pm

 Hosted by Chris & Karen Lampe

7914 Wayne Place  Rowlett 75088

(214) 532-4801

 Please bring towels, and lawn chairs. BYOB

CORSA National Convention, Florida Corvair Clubs - Reserve your room now at the Jacksonviile Wyndham 1-800-996-3426 ($99. a night)


August

August 2010 -  To be announced


September September 2010  -  To be announced

October

October 2010  -  To be announced


November November 2010  -  To be announced

December

December 2010

January

January, 2011 -


For more information, contact Linda Turnbull
( The NTCA Activities Coordinator is Linda Turnbull for 2009)

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