Valley Vettes Corvette Club
The purpose of this social club is to promote the fellowship of Corvette enthusiasts.
April/May Club Events
Check out the Club Events page for more details
April 2 Board Meeting
April 7 Breakfast at Chico's
April 9 Club Meeting
Dues are due.
April 12 2026 Chili Cook Off
May 3 Spring Kickoff Dinner Cruise
May 7 Board Meeting
May 14 Club Meeting
Valley Vette News
New Banner on Display at the National Corvette Museum
April 12 2026 Chili Cook Off
We had a turn out of thirty one members, with six chili contestants, at the new location, Combined Locks Civic Center. Thanks go out to our chili contestants, Diane Blessing, Sharon Ziegler, Debbie Steichen, Sandy Bender, Joyce Allen, and an anonymous cook. Our guest judges this year were Brad Schinke Combined Locks Village Trustee and Michael Bartelme(Sue Krenz’s son). I’d like to thank everyone in attendance who brought add-ins, appetizers, or desserts, help set up or clean up and special thanks to my co-hosts Jim & Teresa Karls who not only took care of the judging, set up, cleaned up, but also arranged for the great room we had.
We were also graced by the presence of long time member, Ivan Schrodt who was visiting from Florida.
2026 Winners were:
People Choice Chili-Diane Blessing/chili #1
Judge Michael’s chili choice-Debbie Steichen/chili #2
Judge Brad’s chili choice-Sharon Ziegler/chili #3
Each winner received a plaque made by Marty Garofalo and a $25 Amazon gift card!
No one left hungry!
Hosts: Susan Meyer, Jim & Teresa Karls
April 7 Breakfast at Chico's
Happy Birthday Joyce
March 23 American Legion Pizza Fundraiser
Phil Gross and Susan Meyer were the only ones to attend the Fremont American Legion Pizza Fundraiser. THANKS PHIL for coming, I enjoyed learning more about your trips and the "Callaway"! We each enjoyed a beverage and a Pizza from the Hotel. Members, Ron and Barb Siebel showed up just as we were leaving. It was a beautiful day for a cruise, I wish it had been drier so we could have had the vettes out!
Host: Susan Meyer
March 22 Breakfast/Brunch
Due to a snow storm, our 3/15 Breakfast/Brunch was moved to Sunday 3/22.
Held at the OutPost in Sherwood, 14 people attended, including a guest Cindy
Reffke, a friend and Corvette owner of Susan’s.
About half of the group tried the “Build your own Bloody Mary Bar” which was a hit! We found out upon arriving that they didn’t have a breakfast menu, just Breakfast Buffet. All you can eat for $14. which included 2 choices of omelettes, and lots of other breakfast choices. I’ll be back to enjoy the food again! Great conversation was had by all. Thanks everyone for attending.
Host: Susan Meyer
February 23 American Legion Pizza Fundraiser
Susan Meyer and friend Sandy left WG&R Furniture lot in Appleton at 3:50 to travel to Fremont for the event. When we arrived, we got cocktails and a table. We were joined shortly by Steve & Sandy Bender. Pizzas were ordered and while we waited Ron Siebel stopped by to say hello. There was free popcorn while we waited and also a Quilt Raffle and bake sale, all part of the fundraiser. The pizzas were awesome as was the the good company and nice drive.
February 13 Spina Bifida Affair of the Heart
A great turn out for the Affair of the Heart for Spina Bifida. Fourteen members and 2 guests squeezed around our table to catch up with Steve & Sandy Bender and to encourage membership of our two guests. Not new to our group, Dick & Carol Rank’s daughter Sandy and her husband Tim just recently purchased a Corvette so obviously, we’ve encouraged them to join us at a meeting or a run and hopefully to join our membership.
Seemed like everyone bought tickets for the basket raffles. Kaphingst and the Garofalo’s were the luckiest, and went home with the most baskets!
Fun night of great camaraderie.
Thanks, Susan
Valley Vettes Christmas Party
Donated $573.00 To Pillars
Pillars provides shelter, support and solutions to address the housing needs in our community through a broad range of both crisis housing and stable housing services.
On Thursday January 22nd, we had a good turn out at the Old Glory Cafe in Kimberly, for the Valley Vettes breakfast. Eighteen club members attended, if my count was correct. As usual the breakfast there was great! There was good conversation and we all enjoyed each others company. It was good to get out of the house and spend time with good friends! Thank you to those who attended!
Hosts: Dale & Joyce
American Family Ins
Auto Trim Design
Back To Original Auto Body
Christensen Heating & Cooling
Cooney's Embroidery & Sportswear
Geiger Auto Body, Inc.
Georges Steak House
Jorns Chevrolet
Lathrop Real Estate
Mama D's Cafe
Marks East Side
Memorial Florists
Plach Automotive
Radtke Rhone Insurance
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