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Please join us on Saturday, March 15th! We will be heading to BELLE MEADE PLANTATION in Nashville.
Established in 1807, this home-site tells the history of the Harding and Jackson families and the impact that they had on the city of Nashville and, more importantly, their indelible contribution to the development of thoroughbred racing horses in the United States. Belle Meade was revered as the greatest thoroughbred stud farm in the United States in the 1880s and 1890s and was home to Iroquois (the first US-bred horse to win the Epsom Derby) and Bonnie Scotland (whose bloodline includes Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Native Dancer, Big Brown and I'll Have Another, to name a few). Beyond thoroughbred horses, this history also encompasses the Antebellum South, slavery, the Civil War, emancipation and reconstruction, and was the home of Civil War Generals William Giles Harding and William Hicks Jackson.
> We are trying to book a group tour at a cheaper rate of $13 per person. I need to have a head count by Friday, March 7th at 12:00 Noon. If you plan to go, please let me know by then…..christine.cartwright@gm.com
> We will depart Spielman Circle (at the Corvette Plant) at 9:30 AM CT. It takes about an hour to get there.
> We will tour the site first (about 2 hours) then have lunch at the Harding House on the grounds of the mansion at about 1-1:30 PM.
Established in 1807, this home-site tells the history of the Harding and Jackson families and the impact that they had on the city of Nashville and, more importantly, their indelible contribution to the development of thoroughbred racing horses in the United States. Belle Meade was revered as the greatest thoroughbred stud farm in the United States in the 1880s and 1890s and was home to Iroquois (the first US-bred horse to win the Epsom Derby) and Bonnie Scotland (whose bloodline includes Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Native Dancer, Big Brown and I'll Have Another, to name a few). Beyond thoroughbred horses, this history also encompasses the Antebellum South, slavery, the Civil War, emancipation and reconstruction, and was the home of Civil War Generals William Giles Harding and William Hicks Jackson.
> We are trying to book a group tour at a cheaper rate of $13 per person. I need to have a head count by Friday, March 7th at 12:00 Noon. If you plan to go, please let me know by then…..christine.cartwright@gm.com
> We will depart Spielman Circle (at the Corvette Plant) at 9:30 AM CT. It takes about an hour to get there.
> We will tour the site first (about 2 hours) then have lunch at the Harding House on the grounds of the mansion at about 1-1:30 PM.
It is with deep regret that I inform you that one of our sponsors, James (Michael) Cooksey was killed the morning of February 14th in a single vehicle accident in Clinton County, Kentucky. Mike was the owner of Softub and has been a Vettes, Pets and Families show sponsor for the past four years.
I was in Clinton Co. at the time and was going to see him that morning when I heard the news. Mike was a great guy with a great sense of humor and a charitable heart. I will miss seeing him and his hot tubs set up at our show and I will miss him as a friend.
Mike was 60 years old and no one knows exactly what happened. He left the road and hit a tree about 9 am. There were no skid marks. The accident is still under investigation. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Thank you, Dave Chrisley
I was in Clinton Co. at the time and was going to see him that morning when I heard the news. Mike was a great guy with a great sense of humor and a charitable heart. I will miss seeing him and his hot tubs set up at our show and I will miss him as a friend.
Mike was 60 years old and no one knows exactly what happened. He left the road and hit a tree about 9 am. There were no skid marks. The accident is still under investigation. Please keep his family in your prayers.
Thank you, Dave Chrisley
Club Members Attend the 2014 Fur Ball!
Several of our club members attended this year's Fur Ball to support the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society. This annual gala proved to be an enjoyable time once again and it is the Society's premier fundraiser (not to mention our car show!). Everyone cleaned up pretty nicely. Check out our Gallery for fun photos!
Our very own KIM COOPER, who serves on the Humane Society board, had the winning bid to have her four-legged children as this year's "poster pets" on the BGWC Humane Society Logo! Way to go, Kim! Your love and dedication to those critters in need is admirable.
Several of our club members attended this year's Fur Ball to support the Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society. This annual gala proved to be an enjoyable time once again and it is the Society's premier fundraiser (not to mention our car show!). Everyone cleaned up pretty nicely. Check out our Gallery for fun photos!
Our very own KIM COOPER, who serves on the Humane Society board, had the winning bid to have her four-legged children as this year's "poster pets" on the BGWC Humane Society Logo! Way to go, Kim! Your love and dedication to those critters in need is admirable.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH
HERB WELCH
My first Corvette was a '77 that I purchased in '01. I still have the '77 but it is out of commission. I hope to eventually get it back on the road some day.
I purchased the '96 in 2012. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I like any and all Corvettes because they are the ultimate sports car.
I enjoy the club for the friendliness of the people and because of the support they give to charities.
- Herb
Pictured are Herb and his wife, Rosey, with their 1996 Vette.
HERB WELCH
My first Corvette was a '77 that I purchased in '01. I still have the '77 but it is out of commission. I hope to eventually get it back on the road some day.
I purchased the '96 in 2012. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I like any and all Corvettes because they are the ultimate sports car.
I enjoy the club for the friendliness of the people and because of the support they give to charities.
- Herb
Pictured are Herb and his wife, Rosey, with their 1996 Vette.
Wil Cooksey Visits the BGACC February Meeting!
Former Corvette Plant Manager, Wil Cooksey and his lovely wife, Liz, took the time to visit the February BGACC meeting at the Corvette Plant on February 1. Wil did a signing of his book, "No Time To Cry". Several members have already read Wil's book and attested to it in the meeting. Afterwards, Wil and Liz both signed books and talked with members.
Thanks for visiting Wil and Liz! Wil even put out a car fire on his way to the meeting. Events Coordinator Christine Cartwright's 1981 Vette had a carb fire and Wil came to the rescue. All in the day of the life of a Corvette Legend...
Former Corvette Plant Manager, Wil Cooksey and his lovely wife, Liz, took the time to visit the February BGACC meeting at the Corvette Plant on February 1. Wil did a signing of his book, "No Time To Cry". Several members have already read Wil's book and attested to it in the meeting. Afterwards, Wil and Liz both signed books and talked with members.
Thanks for visiting Wil and Liz! Wil even put out a car fire on his way to the meeting. Events Coordinator Christine Cartwright's 1981 Vette had a carb fire and Wil came to the rescue. All in the day of the life of a Corvette Legend...
CORVETTE CALENDARS... Still A Few Available!
The limited edition calendars have sold extremely well and there are a handful left. If you still want to get a copy, click on the Paypal link below. These were created by the Corvette Plant's Relay for Life team and proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Calendars are available for a $15 donation.
The limited edition calendars have sold extremely well and there are a handful left. If you still want to get a copy, click on the Paypal link below. These were created by the Corvette Plant's Relay for Life team and proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. Calendars are available for a $15 donation.
Check out the corvette Plant's New Website!
The Corvette Assembly Plant has a lot of things happening! The new C7 Stingray's are in full production and plant tours are open to the public! The new Z06 and the C.7.R race car have been revealed. It is an exciting time to visit the plant and see all the changes that have taken place over the past year of renovations and preparations for C7.
Come on down to Bowling Green and book a tour on the plant's new website, www.corvetteassembly.com or click on the picture to the left.
The BGACC YEAR IN REVIEW!
We presented this video at our Christmas Party on December 20th. It begins with shots of last year's Christmas party and goes throughout the whole year. For pictures from our 2013 party, go to the photo gallery by clicking the button below.
