Valley Vettes Corvette Club
The purpose of this social club is to promote the fellowship of Corvette enthusiasts.
October/November Club Events
Check out the Club Events page for more details
October 2 Club Board Meeting
October 9 Club Meeting
Club officers nominated at the Oct. and Nov.. meetings
October 10-12 44th Annual Fall Color Run
October 15 Sweetest Day Dinner Run
November 6 Club Board Meeting
November 13 Club Meeting
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Valley Vette News
Diane & Jerry Blessing will continue to collect toys for the 2025 Christmas season. Approximate value of the toy is suggested to be in the vicinity of $20.00. Bring unwrapped toys to the November and December Club meetings. Toys are requested for either gender and any age, though typically up to pre-teen. Otherwise contact Diane/Jerry Blessing to arrange a time for getting a toy to them before the December 11th Club meeting, which is the cut-off date.
September 27 Club Birthday Party Cruise
Saturday was a beautiful Fall day. Our drive was mostly successful driving past beautiful homes along Lake Winnebago. Upon arriving at The Red Barn at Green Acres we came upon the Fondy Vette Club enjoying lunch. We had a lovely private room with white tablecloths. The food and service was excellent. The mystery raffle brought in a $175 donation for Raw Hide. Thank you to Greg and Sue for their assistance and everyone who attended
Host: Rochelle
September 24 Appleton East Homecoming Parade
It was warm and sunny on a late afternoon as sixteen Corvettes gathered at the
Appleton East Target parking lot. After several minutes of conversation, we headed
to Meade Pool via John St, dropping off our navigators by JD’s/Hank & Karen’s. Once
lined up at the pool, we prepared to transport the 17 Homecoming Court members
down John St to the school in an event that Valley Vettes has participated in since
1984, 41 years, as long as our participation in Appleton’s Flag Day Parade, the oldest
parade in the Country. With 17 students in the Court and 16 Corvettes, it was necessary
for one car to take 2 students. As luck or fate would have it, 2 students asked
Cliff Baker if they could ride together in his C6 Convertible and Cliff agreed. So, every
student on the Homecoming Court had a ride. The parade departed Meade Pool a little
earlier than 4:30 as previously planned, and we made the 1.5+ mile drive as we have
before with the streets lined with numerous supporters of the parade, Homecoming,
parade participants, and Appleton East High School in general. After dropping off our
students in the Schaefer St. lot, we reunited with our navigators and departed for
Georges Steak house to wrap up the evening and enjoy food and beverage with our members. I’d like to thank the members who volunteered their Corvette and their time to support this event, especially since it was changed to a Wednesday evening and moved up 1 hour because of License to Cruise in downtown Appleton. The Homecoming Coordinator assured me they would NEVER do that again!!
Host: Marty
September 14 Fall Dinner Cruise
Fifteen cars left the Darboy Plaza on a beautiful afternoon for a cruise through the countryside. We ended up in Mishicot at the Crow Bar and Grill. Maggie, the owner, set up a broasted chicken dinner buffet for us. The food was really good and we were allowed to take home what was leftover. Well done! Thanks again to those of you that cruised with me.
Host: Phil
September 20 Oconto Fly In
Club members left Seymour at 8:30am Saturday morning. With a five minute shower of rain we took a one hour scenic drive to Oconto. We all gathered to watch the opening ceremony honoring a local veteran. We then spent some time looking at cars and watching the remote control airplane show . Trophies and cash prizes were drawn at 3:00pm. Jenine won $100 for her car entry we ended the day with dinner at Luigi’s. The weather cooperated and turned out to be a great day thank you to all that joined us. .
Hosts: Dave & Debbie and Jack & Jenine
August 28 Wine and Dinner Cruise
Ten corvettes holding 16 people embarked on a trip that started at Center Town Hall and traveled first to Shakin Rock Winery, for flights and glasses of local wine. We then got back on the road and followed leader Jerry Parado on a trip to Waupaca's Doc Kelly's for a bite to eat. Doc Kelly's is a hidden secret you need to check out if you have never been there before! The weather was beautiful, the scenery great, the wine tasty, and the food delicious. Thanks to Jerry Parado for planning the trip and for all who attended on such short notice.
Hosts: Jerry Parado and Susan Meyer
August 19 Club Breakfast
Twenty club members enjoyed a great breakfast at the Weathervane restaurant. We had our own private room which was greatly appreciated. Valerie and I want to thank the Weathervane for great food and service provided by the staff. Special thanks to all who attended.
Hosts: Valerie & Gary
August 15 Cruise to Rawhide 60th Anniversary for Car Show/Fish Fry
Members left the Town of Center with nine cars. We drove on country roads and in approximately 45 minutes arrived at the Rawhide grounds. The Rawhide crew was waiting and we parked together. Lined up our cars plus two more members met us there.The weather was warm and the Rawhide Crew gave water out. Many visitors enjoyed the new air-conditioned Rawhide Museum and viewed the many cars at the show.
Later we went to eat in the Rawhide Restaurant for a fish dinner which is always good. The students took our orders and served us our dinners. After the meal, some of the members went to hear the Spicy Tie Band. They played for most of the afternoon. It was a wonderful time for the 17 Valley Vettes members to get together and to also, help support the Rawhide Organization.
Thanks to all the members who attended.
Hosts: Gary & Lyn Kaphingst
August 14 Club Picnic Meeting
Thirty six members enjoyed a great day with conversation and food. Quests Tom from MN & his nephew Zach from Appleton. Saw the website & decided to attend at 7:10. Tom is 80 years old & Zach just turned 21. Came in a C1 1959
Hosts: Gary & Jean Brandt
July 23 Lunch Trip
Arrived at Damn Yankees Watering 1:00pm in Hortonville.
Ten members and 1 guess attended.
Damn Yankees was very accommodating; like all events prior to this one.
I would also like to say a Big Thank You to all members who attended that day!
Camaraderie like always was delightful and the weather was nice.
Thank You,
Sharon k Ziegler
American Family Ins
Auto Trim Design
Back To Original Auto Body
Berkshire Hathaway
Christensen Heating & Cooling
Cooney's Embroidery & Sportswear
Geiger Auto Body, Inc.
Georges Steak House
Jorns Chevrolet
Marks East Side
Memorial Florists
Plach Automotive
Radtke Rhone Insurance
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​Randall's Auto Haus
Shiny Garage
Tennies Jewelry
The Damn Yankees
The Machine Shed
The Meat Block
The Outpost
The Waters Supper Club
Tri-County Overhead Door
Van Zeeland Oil Co
Wolf River Lodge Bar & Grill