HOW IT ALL BEGAN
. . .
Early in the month of April, 1987, Rick
and Bonnie Serfass contacted George and Tanny Rickert and told them of an ad
that had been placed by John and Terry Crisman in the Stroudsburg paper. The Crismans
were interested in forming a corvette club in the Stroudsburg area, and had set
a time and place so that those who shared this interest may meet. One month
later, on a chilly Sunday morning, the three couples waited patiently for other
corvette enthusiasts, none showed. The first club decision was made, they went
to the Serfass's, where at Rick and Bonnie's kitchen table, with the aid of
many cups of coffee and two bottles of "sparkly", plans were made and
the wheels set in motion to get a cub started.
At this first unofficial meeting the
infant club was named and it's colors were chosen. Three names were discussed,
but since the Crismans were from Warren County in New Jersey, the Rickerts were
from Northampton and the Serfass's were from Monroe, Tri County Vettes was
unanimously voted as our club name. Since all six people liked red and black,
the two were also chosen unanimously as our club colors.
Later in the same month of May 1987, the
three couple took there corvettes to the first official display for Tri-County Vettes. Since at this point there was no money in the treasury, Terry
graciously hand made the first club banner. This banner was proudly displayed
that day and with great enthusiasm the six were able to interest a few more
future members.
On the first Thursday evening of June
1987, the first official meeting of the Tri-County Vettes was held in the Serfass's
rec. room with ten members present.
Since that first meeting, Tri County Vettes has grown . The club has been incorporated and
become affiliated with the National Council of
Corvette Clubs . Over the years the club has participated not only in
National Council events but also in many community affairs.
If you would like to join us, print out
the
Membership Application Form and mail it in ,
or better yet come out and meet us at our next meeting or event.
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