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1989 Jun Club is founded Meeting Place: Panteras Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey Founding Members: Steve Davis, Jim Hairston, Riley Pope, Julie Reese, Rich Rohan. Club Officers - President: Julie Reese, Vice President: Jim Hairston Dues: $5.00 for half year Club Name: MO Chapter of United States Camaro Club Newsletter logo used was the USCC Logo. Aug Seven committees were created: Membership, Treasury, Activities, Newsletter / Communication, Marketing / Public Relations, Meeting, Technical. Sep Club officially adopted the name “Gateway Camaro Club” Marv Hoefel and Rob Rothweiler joined club. Oct Jim Shockley joined club. Nov Meeting Place: Panteras Pizza, Membership: 84 members Dec Incorporated with State of Missouri Meeting: Moved to Buster Murphy’s (across the street from Panteras) Scott Rickett designed the clubs first logo – Arch with Two Camaros First Christmas party was held at Chevy’s, Olive & FeeFee Rd. on Dec 16th Eight local businesses offered discounts ranging from 5% to 25%. 1990 Jan Dues established at $20.00 for entire Year. Membership cards were issued. Mar Membership: 96 members May Mike Steitz joined the club Jun Contest was held to name the Newsletter Sep Newsletter officially named “Camaro Thunder” Lewis (Luke) Zimm designed newsletter Logo - Cloud and Lightning Bolt New Club Logo - Arch with blue Bow tie and word Camaro designed by Tim Bode, is still in use today.
Original logo also had USSC.
Dec Nominations held for new officers
President: Hairston, Pope, Reese,
Vice President: Carr, Davis, Hairston, Peters.
Treasurer: Stout, Secretary: McNamara, Stout
2nd Christmas party was held on Fri. Dec 14th @ the Clubhouse at Warson Village Townhouse.
1991 Jan Club Officers – President: Jim Hairston,
Vice President: Chris Pierce,
Treasurer: Mark Stout,
Secretary: Brenda McNamara
Meeting Place: Buster Murphy’s
Feb “Camaro Thunder” name and “Cloud and Lightning Bolt” logo appeared on the Newsletter
Lewis (Luke) Zinn designed the current club logo “Arch with blue bow tie and word Camaro”. This logo is unchanged except for the USCC, which has been dropped.
May Membership: 111 members
Aug 2nd Annual Show Me Show-Down between KCC &GCC – Cosmos Park, Columbia, MO
Ad space was available at the following prices;
Business Card – one time = 15.00 3 times = 35.00 6 times = 50.00
¼ page 25.00 60.00 80.00
½ page 45.00 90.00 110.00
12 area businesses offered discounts ranging from 5 to 25%. Jim Butler, Weber, and Carriage Chevrolet offered 25% on all parts.
1992 Jan Club Officers – President: Jim Hairston,
Vice President:________________
Treasurer:__________________ ,
Secretary: ___________________
Newsletter: Jim Hairston
Meeting Place: Buster Murphy’s
Membership: _______ members
Christmas Party held at VFW Post 4199, 15245 New Hallsferry Rd.
Ad space pricing per issue was revised to be;
Business Card = $5.00 - ¼ page = $10.00 - ½ page = $20.00
1993 Jan Club Officers – President: Marv Hoefel,
Vice President:_________________
Treasurer: ______________,
Secretary:________________
Newsletter: Jim Hairston
Meeting Place: Buster Murphy’s
Membership: 107 members
Dec Christmas Party held Sat Dec 4th at VFW Post 4199, 15245 New Hallsferry Rd.
1994 Jan Club Officers – President: Marv Hoefel,
Vice President: ___________________
Treasurer: _________________
Secretary:___________________
Meeting Place: Buster Murphy’s
Newsletter: Jim Hairston
Aug Membership: 52 members
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 10, at VFW Post 4199, 15245 New Hallsferry Rd.
1995 Jan Club Officers – President: Al Rothweiler,
Vice President: Bob Murman,
Treasurer: John Michaels,
Secretary: Shirley Stremberg
Newsletter: Jim Hairston
Meeting Place: Mar - Joe Hannon’s, April - Pirone’s Pizza, May - Berries Subs & Pizza
Jan Dues changed to be due in Jan. Others pro rated to allow for Jan collection.
Aug 53 members
First Thunder Cruise to Bowling Green KY.
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 9, at Concordia Turners Hall, 6332 Gravois
1996 Jan Club Officers – President: Al Rothweiler,
Vice President: Bob Murman,
Treasurer: John Michaels,
Secretary: Jim Hairston,
Newsletter: Rick Calcaterra who redesigned the Newsletter cover sheet
Meeting Place: Berries Subs & Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Aug Membership: 55 members
Sep Rick Calcaterra redesigned the Newsletter cover sheet.
Dec Christmas Party held Fri, Dec.20, at Concordia Turners Hall, 6332 Gravois
1997 Jan Club Officers – President: Al Rothweiler,
Vice President: Greg Bartnett,
Treasurer: Marv Hoefel,
Secretary: ___________________
Newsletter: First Color photographs appear in the April newsletter
Meeting Place: Berries Subs & Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 9, at Concordia Turners Hall, 6332 Gravois
Membership: 59 members
1998 Jan Club Officers – President: ____________,
Vice President: __________________,
Treasurer: _________________,
Secretary: ______________________
Newsletter Editor:
Mar Membership: 47 members
Meeting Place: Jan @ Ginghams Homestyle Resturant, Feb @ Maryland Yards, Dorsett Village Shopping Center, and then to Berries Subs & Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Dec Christmas Party held _______________________________
1999 Jan Club Officers – President: Steve Blumfelder,
Vice President: Jim Hairston,
Treasurer: Marv Hoefel,
Secretary: Ann Benson
Newsletter Editor:
Mar Membership: 47 members
Meeting Place: _______________________________
Dec Christmas Party held Dec_________________________
2000 Jan Club Officers – President: Steve Blumfelder,
Vice President: Jim Hairston,
Treasurer: Marv Hoefel,
Secretary: None,
Newsletter Editors: Steve & Emily Crawford
Mar Membership: 74 members
Meeting Place: Imo’s Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Oct Fall Cruise to Carbondale to meet with the Southern Illinois Corvair Club and then cruise the area ending at Giant State Park for supper.
Dec Christmas Party held at Florissant VFW post 4105, Florissant, MO.
2001 Jan Club Officers – President: Steve Blumfelder,
Vice President: Jim Hairston,
Treasurer: Marv Hoefel,
Secretary: None,
Newsletter Editor: Keith McCord
Club participated in the Mid America Thanksgiving Parade
Mar Membership: ____ members
Meeting Place: Imo’s Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Dec Christmas Party held Dec 7, at Florissant VFW post 4105, Florissant,MO.
2002 Jan Club Officers – President: Steve Blumfelder,
Vice President: Jim Hairston,
Treasurer: Marv Hoefel,
Secretary: None,
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer becomes new editor as of July
April Spring Cruise to Washington, MO
May Sponsored a car show in conjunction with Camaro Legends Tour at Albrecht-Hamlin
dealership in Wood River, IL.
Jul Gateway Camaro Club purchased a “brick” at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling
Green Ky. It was placed near other “F Body” Car Clubs.
Aug Tues Aug 27 the last Camaro and Firebird came off the line in Ste. Therese, Canada.
The last Camaro was a Rally Red Z28 convertible.
Oct Fall cruise to Pere Marquette State Park for burgers and brats, and then the Golden Eagle
Ferry to St. Charles Co. Ferry ride was a first for some folks.
Dec Membership: 71 members
Meeting Place: Imo’s Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 6, at Florissant VFW post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $6.00 per person
2003 Jan Club Officers – President: Steve Blumfelder,
Vice President: Jim Hairston
Treasurer: Desiree Hurd,
Secretary: None
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer
Jan The Jan meeting created an activities committee made up of Ron & Michelle Schneider,
Chuck Connoyer, Jim Shockley, Mike Steitz, Steve Blumfelder, Jim Hairston.
Membership card for paid members was reinstated and sent out with the newsletter..
Club By-Laws adopted and officially changed. Major points were Sec./Treas. combined
into one office, and Board of Directors was reduced from 5 to 2.
Feb First Bowling Nite out held at Lucky Strike Lanes in Hazelwood, MO.
Mar Club participated in the World of Wheels show in the Edward Jones Dome.
2nd place for club display
Apr Spring Cruise to Cuiver River State Park. Cruised up Hwy 79 to Elsberry.
Lunch was served at the Hauser House in Elsberry.
Jul Saturday Nite out to attend Horse Races and Dinner at Fairmont Park in Illinois.
Jul GCC/KCC picnic held at the Oneal’s house in Booneville, MO.
KCCC won trophy for most Camaros
Oct Fall cruise to Washington, MO. Lunch at Cowan’s in Washington.
Oct GCC and Northgate Senior Living Community in Florissant, co-sponsored a car show
Nov Club participated in the Mid America Thanksgiving Parade
Dec 58 members
Meeting Place: Imo’s Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey
Dec Christmas Party held Friday Dec. 5, at Florissant VFW post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $10.00 per person
2004 Jan Club Officers – President: Ron Schneider,
Vice President: Mike Steitz
Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Connoyer,
Activities Chairperson: Jim Hairston
Board Directors: Rich Rohan (1 yr 2004), and John Kondrick (2 Yrs 04 & 05)
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer
Feb 2nd Annual Bowling Nite out at Brunswick Zone Lakeside
Apr Spring Cruise to Litchfield, IL and Lake Yeager to meet up with the Springfield Club
Mar 1st place for club display at World of Wheels show.
May` 2nd GCC/KCC picnic held at the Oneal’s house in Booneville, MO
KCCC won trophy for most Camaros
Jul 2nd Saturday Nite out at Horse Races at Fairmont Race Track with 40 attendees
Oct Fall cruise to Chester, IL, Fort des Charters and returned up the river road.
Lunch at Reids Harvest House in Chester, IL.
Meeting Place: Imo’s Pizza, Dorsett & McKelvey Jan to July
Meeting place moved to Fuddruckers, Dorsett @ I-270 Aug to Dec.
Sep Sponsor of 1st Annual Outdoor Cruise at Supercar Reunion No. 7
Dec Membership: 60 members
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 3, at Florissant VFW post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $8.00 per person. 55 people attended
2005 Jan Club Officers – President: Mike Steitz,
Vice President: Jim Hairston,
Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Connoyer,
Activities Chairperson: Desiree Robison
Board Directors: John Kondrick (05) and Jim Shockley (06 & 07).
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer
Jan Dues increased from $20.00 to $25.00 per year, prorated quarterly. This was the first
raise in dues since 1989. The club joined the Fuddruckers Benefit Night Program with
20% of receipts returned to club.
Feb 3rd Annual Bowling Nite out at Brunswick Zone Lakeside
Apr Spring Cruise to Cuiver River State Park and Clarksville Dam with lunch in Troy
Jun 3rd GCC/KCC picnic held at Cosmos Park in Columbia, MO
“Bragging Rights Trophy” to GCC for most Camaros
Jul Cruise to Ted Drews and 3rd Saturday Nite out at Horse Races at Fairmont Race Track with 40 attendees
Sep Sponsor of 2nd Annual Outdoor Cruise at Supercar Reunion No. 8
Fall cruise to Jackson, MO., for a train ride and buffet lunch at Delmonicos.
Dec Membership: 62 members
Meeting Place: Fuddruckers, Dorsett @ I-270
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 2, at Florissant VFW Post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $ 8.00 per person
2006 Jan Club Officers – President: Mike Steitz,
Vice President: Derrick Robison,
Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Connoyer,
Activities Chairperson: Al Rothweiler
Board Directors: Jim Shockley (06) and Rich Nielsen (06 & 07).
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer
Feb 4th Annual Bowling Nite out at Brunswick Zone Lakeside - 23 in attendance
Apr The Spring Cruise was to Jefferson City, MO. via Hyw. 94 with lunch at Ryan’s steak House.
We took back roads thru Chamois, Gasconade to Chesterfield Commons.
May Tour of Chevy Truck Plant in Wentzville
Jun Garage Tour of Hoefel, Malloy, Nielsen Garages with B-B-Q at Nielsen’s house
4th GCC/KCC picnic was not held due to schedule conflicts.
July 4th Saturday Nite out at Horse Races at Fairmont Race Track with 28 attendees
30 members went to see the movie “Cars” at the Mills Cinama
Sep Sponsor of 3rd Annual Outdoor Cruise at Supercar Reunion No. 9
Fall cruise to Meramec state Park with lunch at Buffalos Southwest Café and then on to
the Antique Toy Museum in Stanton, MO
Aug Membership: 68 members
Meeting Place: Fuddruckers, Dorsett @ I-270
Dec Christmas Party held Dec. 8, at Florissant VFW Post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $ 8.00 per person
2007 Jan Club Officers – President: Mike Steitz,
Vice President: Ron Stage,
Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Connoyer,
Activities Chairperson: Laura Stage
Board Directors: Keith Shockley (06-07) and Rich Nielsen (07).
Newsletter Editor: Chuck Connoyer
Apr Spring Cruise to Brussels, IL. We crossed the Illinois River on the Kampsville ferry with lunch at Whittmonds Hotel Restaurant in Brussels.
Jun 4th GCC/KCC picnic held at Stevens Lake Park in Columbia, MO
“Bragging Rights Trophy” was a tie but was “loaned” to KCCC for most Camaro’s
Jul Sponsor of 4th Annual Outdoor Cruise at Supercar Reunion No. 10
Oct Fall cruise to Bob’s Gasoline Alley in Cuba, MO.
Aug Membership: 68 members
Meeting Place: Fuddruckers, Dorsett @ I-270
Dec Christmas Party held Dec.7, at Florissant VFW Post 4105, Florissant, MO.
Cost $ 8.00 per person
2008 Jan Club Officers – President: Ron Stager,
Vice President: Laura Stage,
Secretary / Treasurer: Chuck Connoyer,
Activities Chairperson: Jim Malloy
Board Directors: Keith Shockley (07) and Rich Nielsen (07- 08).
Newsletter Editor: Laura Stage
Meeting Place: Fuddruckers, Sunset Hills Plaza, Lindbergh & Watson Rds.
Change due to Fuddruckers on Dorsett closing.