First State Corvette Club
Saving the Wave in Delaware since 1970
Our 55th. Anniversary Year
The next meeting will be:
August 6, 2025
Grotto Pizza Dover, DE
Dining begins at 6 P.M.
Meeting begins at 7 P.M.
April 21, 2025
The Clean Team!
The FSCC AAH Spring Cleanup 2025 was a roaring success and all went well! Apple Grove School Road is litter-free thanks to this crew! The weather conditions were perfect. The nine enthusiastic volunteers wore their stylish safety vests and tackled the roadside with gusto, being mindful of the 1 to 550 horsepower vehicles. Armed with trash bags and 5-gallon buckets, they gathered the usual trashy items plus new for this cleanup, quite a few disposable vaping devices. Linda Berry insisted on cleaning up a dead chicken but decided against what was left of a deer, which wasn’t much. By the end of the cleanup, the roadside was not only spotless, but also buzzing with the satisfaction of a job well done. One of the residents expressed his appreciation for our efforts! Afterwards, we met at the Hollywood Diner, a FSCC gold sponsor, for a quick lunch. We look forward to this fall’s cleanup. Until then, have a great summer!
March 16, 2025
F S C C members remained "GREEN" while joining the Smyrna/Clayton annual St. Patrick's Day parade!
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The trip to Charlotte N. Carolina was filled with fun, laughter, camaraderie and food!
The Rick Hendrick museum is a must see for all car enthusiasts!
If you’re into guitars, like I am, he has a whole upstairs filled with them, all autographed by the artists who gifted them to Rick. There’s a glass floor with guitars below it! It blew all our minds!
The Charlotte road course and oval track (rovol) was driven by Dan, myself, Gino, Jack, Pat D. and Dan Walsh. That was exciting! Pat D. used his clout to get the group a behind the scenes tour of Roger Penske’s Race shop. We explored all 425,000 sq ft.
We ate at Richard Childress vineyard where we tasted and bought wine.
The last night myself, Dan R. and Gino went go cart racing. We raced hard and laughed harder.
Next year will be bigger and better and we hope for a larger group.
All our thanks to Ed Marcelle for getting the trip together and Dan Ramirez for his leadership and organization of the trip!
Photos etc. courtesy of Frank Costa
This guy has nothing on our team!
On October 14, 2024 FSCC members continued with the promised cleaning of Apple Grove School Road. While picking through the area, a screwdriver, a cooler, a bicycle sign and a "possible" smart watch was found. The team from left are Carl Baltrusch, Linda Berry, George Deold, Michelle Baltrusch and Betty Ann Johnson. Credit for the photo and Safety Officer/Driving goes to John Johnson. So, Mr. Clean can take a break. This team sparkles!
Late September, 2024 found members of FSCC following Linda the Leader on a circuitous journey over many less traveled roads to finally arrive at Abbott's Grill in Laurel, Delaware. The mystery was then solved. Enjoyable dining and time to visit rounded out a great Mystery Cruise!
Last Cruise for 2024 at The Hollywood Diner!
An old fashioned diner, fast cars and teenagers having fun!
What more can you ask?
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Mixing business with pleasure! That's what you get when FSCC members enjoy PIZZA NIGHT at Grotto's. After dining upon Grotto's famous pizza, the October Business Meeting was called to order.
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Who doesn't like a cool treat on a warm summer day? 14 FSCC Members decided to take a "Mystery Cruise" to The Creamery! Corvettes, Ice Cream and friends! What a great way to spend a warm summer afternoon!
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What a special time was had by FSCC Members while visiting the world famous Grand Ole Opry!
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On June 29, 2024, FSCC members traveled to Newark, De. to visit Ted's Montanna Grill. It was a rather unique dining experience and an enjoyable time for everyone! It was definitely a "mystery cruise" as no one knew who the guy with the horns was!
Weekly Cruise In
This Wednesday, June 12 was a huge success! Our cruises are for all club members.
Typically, the events are on Wednesday, except for meeting nights. The times are from 4PM to 8PM. At this event we had a bbq with members bringing all sorts of food. Usually, a cuisine is selected and we all bring something. For the most part, the cruises are held at John and Bettyann Johnson's house. They have a cottage house with kitchen, table, pool table, air hockey and plenty of room for parking and hanging out. All members are welcome to host a cruise in.
It's a fun time with everyone enjoying getting to know each other!
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Especially for Joey!
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Linda Silvaggio did it again! A great Mystery Cruise was held on April 21. A cool, curvy ride to the Dock House was a success. It's quite a thrill to see all those Corvettes pass by! Oh, and a big thank you to Pat (Daniel Boone) Callahan for plotting the trail!
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On April 15 2024, FSCC members continued their quest to keep Apple Grove School Road a beautiful roadway. Joining the crew were Carl and Michelle Baltrusch, Linda Berry, George DeOld, Don Johon, Betty Johnson and John Johnson.
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Ladies Luncheon: Linda Silvaggio – Tuesday, April 16, 12:30 pm, Piazza Mia, 492 S Red Haven Ln, Dover.
Ronald McDonald House: Kathy Messer – Update…this has been cancelled. They have changed their policy and will no longer have clubs preparing breakfast. They have hired a chef so the meals will be more consistent. Options to continue our support would be to buy snack items and drop them off twice a year or donate $300 for a meal. Think about other options to discuss at next month’s meeting.
Adopt A Highway: Michelle Baltrusch – Monday, April 15 – Apple Grove School Road, Dover, we start around 10 am at each end and meet in the middle and then go out for something to eat. Just bring walking shoes, we provide supplies and try to find the weirdest thing we collect. Will take a picture of the group with our treasures and have lunch afterwards. Currently have 7 signed up and would like to have 8 so if you get up and feel like joining the group, contact Michelle.
Mystery Lunch Cruise: Linda Silvaggio – Sunday, April 21st, meet at Royal Farms at Pearsons Corner, leaving at 11:45 am. Restaurant does not do separate checks but will do checks by tables of 4 so best to bring cash instead of credit cards. The restaurant has a great view!
Orville and Gloria Mills have made arrangements for the May Mystery Lunch Cruise on Saturday, May 18th. The restaurant is opening just for FSCC. Sign up sheet on table, and make a food selection.
FSCC Picnic:Venetta Keller – Sunday, May 19, 11:30 am at Killens Pond State Park, pavilion 1 – This is a BYOF event, bring your own food! If you would like, please bring a dessert for the group. Sign up sheet on the table.
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Club members tried their luck at Bally's Night of Harness Racing. We made it to the winner's circle.
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Smyrna Opera House: Wednesday, March 13, Lunch/Show Bryan Clark, $40; Saturday, March 23, FM Gold, $35 VIP seats; Saturday, March 30, Maureen Langon, Comedian, $25 VIP seats; Wednesday, April 17, Shania Twain Tribute lunch/show, $40; Saturday, April 27, Soul Town to Motown featuring The Soul Sensational Cruiser, $40 VIP seats. Sign up sheets on the table.
Bally’s Harness Racing: Marianne - Thursday, February 15th, 4:30 – 6 pm, followed by dinner at The Green Turtle. Post Time is going to do a story on our club on the inhouse TV. We can go into the Winners Circle and have pictures taken.
Ronald McDonald House: Kathy Messer, Absent - Saturday, April 6 - We will be cooking breakfast again on April 6th at the Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington. We have 11 people signed up.
Adopt A Highway: Michelle Baltrusch – Monday, April 15 – Apple Grove School Road, Dover, we start around 9 am at each end and meet in the middle and then go out for breakfast. Just bring walking shoes, we provide supplies and try to find the weirdest thing we collect. We currently have 5 signed up. Still time to sign up sheet at the next meeting.
Michelin Bash at the National Corvette Museum, April 25 - 27: Ed Marcelle – Have 2 hotel rooms available at the Sleep Inn for anyone interested in attending with the group. Need a headcount of those that will be attending the Banquet so that tables can be reserved. Currently we have 22 people going. New display this year “An American Love Affair: 70 Years of Corvette” visit https://www.corvettemuseum.org/american-love-affair/ to learn more about it. On Saturday morning they have the Ladies Garage, those that went last year had a great time. We will be stopping at Buc’ees!
FSCC Picnic: Venetta Keller-Absent – Sunday afternoon, May 19, at Killens Pond State Park, sign up sheet on the table.
Prior to the start of the February meeting a $1,000 check, the proceeds of our 2023 Car Show, was presented to Stephanie Cumella of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Stephanie advised that the money would help Delaware residents with cancer screening, transportation to appointments, peer mentoring, blankets, heart shaped pillows and other ways to support breast cancer patients. Angela from Pizzadili Winery, where the 2023 car show was held, was also present, and she announced that she would be happy to have our show back in 2024 since we support a breast cancer charity.
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Recently, these ladies were treated to a performance of "Chicago, The Opera at the Smyrna Opera House. It was a super show and enjoyed by all!
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