Valley Vettes Corvette Club
The purpose of this social club is to promote the fellowship of Corvette enthusiasts.
January/February Club Events
Check out the Club Events page for more details
​Happy New Year
January 1 Board Meeting
January 8 Club Meeting
February 5 Board Meeting
February 12 Club Meeting
February 13 Spina Bifida Affair of the Heart
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Valley Vettes Pin
Now available at club meetings.
1.5"x1" Solid pin with butterfly clutch back.
$5.00 ea.
Valley Vette News
Club Officers For 2026
President: Susan Meyer
Vice-President: Gary Brandt
Secretary: Terry Lee Garofalo
Treasurer: Bob Boswell.
We thank them for their continued
support to Valley Vettes Corvette Club.
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Jerry and Diane Blessing
Thank you to all who donated to Toys for Tots.
Valley Vettes Christmas Party 2025
The first Thursday night Valley Vette Christmas party on December 18, 2025 was a marvelous time at Van Abel’s in Hollandtown with 44 members in attendance. Socializing began at 4:30 with a scrumptious meal of broasted chicken, tenderloin tips and all the fixings at 6:00. Thank you to Marty Garofalo for the sound system and Gary Kaphingst for the slide show presentation. President, Sue Meyer, presented Certificates of Appreciation to those hosting numerous events over the past year. Newly Vice President, Gary Brandt, presented Sue Meyer with the Member of the Year trophy with Sue commenting she was truly honored. Entertainment this year were two games to test your memory – questions from the baby boomer era and what are these corporate logos. No one got them all right but many members came close. The silent auction raised $573 with two families outbidding each other to claim the little red corvette kid’s car. As the roads were getting a little slick, the night ended a bit earlier than anticipated. Overall, it was an awesome, fun-filled event with much laughter, many hugs and a night of memories.
Thank you from the committee: Gary & Joyce Allen, Gary & Jean Brandt & Sue Meyer.
Sue Meyer voted Member of the Year
Corvette Museum features our own club ambassadors, Mark and Lainie Renfro
Q: What inspired you to be a Corvette Museum Ambassador?
A: We want to see Valley Vettes continue its 40-year journey with new and sustained membership while developing a deeper relationship with the museum.
Q: What are you most looking forward to as an ambassador?
A: We are looking forward to networking with other ambassadors to glean ideas on how their clubs recruit and sustain members. Also, what monthly activities are other clubs conducting. We are looking for fresh ideas!
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Members,
I have just been notified of the passing of Mary Schrodt. Ivan & Mary joined Valley Vettes in 2001 while living in Sherwood. After retiring from Kimberly-Clark, Ivan moved to Florida, preventing him from continuing as a member but always remained in contact if back in the area, showing up at club meetings if possible and occasionally participating in cruises.
Per Mary's wishes, no services will be held.
Marty
Summery of the CPR Program
Dr. Kerry Ahrens presented a training on how to revive a heart attack or cardiac arrest. The program taught us chest compressions and how to use the AED. The AED is easier to use than most of you would think as it is self guides you through the process by voice commands.. A great life saving program. Kerry was able to bring in many outside responders from many municipalities to help us get hands on practice on dummies.
The second half of the program was Stop the Bleed. We learned how to stop simple bleeding as well as use a tourniquet on the arms and legs for more serious injuries. We then practiced using a tourniquet.
Thank you to Sue Krenz for her help with the program and thank you to the club for the cake for election night and thank you for all that attended and made this event successful.
Host: Greg Ziegler
October 15 Sweetest Day Dinner Run
There were twenty three members and 1 guest that attended this event.
We had a delightful evening with great service and food. The ladies received special attention that night by Greg Ziegler presenting them each with a beautiful rose as they entered into the dining room.
I want to express my appreciation to all members who have attended one of the seven events that I had this year. I am so grateful to each and everyone of you for you made each of them special. THANK YOU!
Host: Sharon Ziegler
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 Gross
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