Welcome to Coastal Corvette Association

The Coastal Corvette Association is a group of Corvette Enthusiasts located in the SC Low Country and Savannah GA Region.

Words from CCA President - Lisa!

Upcoming Events

We have a variety of events planned for the upcoming month, including happy hours, game nights, and outdoor activities. Check out our calendar for more details and to RSVP!

Membership Benefits

As a Coastal Corvette Association Social Club member, you'll have access to exclusive discounts at local businesses, priority registration for events, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals.

Volunteer Opportunities

We're always looking for volunteers to help us plan and execute events, as well as give back to the community through service projects. Join our volunteer team and make a difference!

Meet Our Members

Our diverse and welcoming community is made up of people from all walks of life. Get to know some of our members and hear their stories!

Join Our Book Club

Our book club meets once a month to discuss a new book and enjoy good company. We welcome readers of all genres and experience levels!

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! Get in touch with us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

About Us

Our Mission - Generate excitement, enjoy fellowship and have fun with our Corvettes

Our History:

Founded on March 31st of 1993, six friends assembled in a parking lot to establish one of the most enjoyable clubs in Savannah. The idea in forming the organization was to provide an avenue where members could plan events and keep each other updated on upcoming shows and events. The purpose of the club is to have fun and learn about the great American sportscar. Cars in the club range from the 1950's up to the most current models and many of our members cars have been featured in numerous shows around the country.

Cruise Nights

Our monthly cruise is normally held on the second Saturday of each month. Members meet at a centralized location, socialize for about half an hour, then cruise to a local/non-local point of interest and of course some sort of food is involved. Some of our cruises involve taking part in Corvette trivia games, poker runs, etc.

Trips

Members of the Association enjoy planning road trips to participate in events or simply to get away.
Past trips include:

The National Corvette Museum and Assembly Plant: Bowling Green, KY

Corvettes at Carlisle: Carlisle, PA

NCRS Corvettes Show: Orlando, FL

Trips to the Smokey Mountains

Trips to the Tail of the Dragon

Day or over-night trips to attend other Corvette Shows

Memberships

To join the Coastal Corvette Association through May 31 please send payment of $55.00 for new members addressed to Coastal Corvette Association, P.O. Box 15103 Savannah, GA 31416 .
New membership includes one magnetic name tag. If a new member joins in March, April or May, their dues will carry through to May 31st of the following year. Additional magnetic name tags are available for $15.00 each.
Renewal memberships are $40.00 due on May 31st of each year.

CCA Vice President Newsletter

Hello everyone!

Coastal Corvette Association Members – January 2025

We closed 2024 as a year of club growth, operational progress, and fun filled memories with America’s true sports car – The Corvette!

Some highlights from 2024:

• Hosted 10 monthly car cruises

• Participated in the Savannah Veteran’s Parade

• Oyster Roast at Lisa and Izzy’s House

• Elected an NCM Ambassador (Les Preston)

• Registered the Club as an official Non-Profit Organization

• Updated Website & Facebook Page

• Updated Club Bylaws

• Amazing Christmas Party (thank you Melissa!)

• Ended the year with money in the bank!

• We also survived two hurricanes and a flood…

The Club enjoyed trips to Hilton Head, Hinesville (Das Boot!), Metter, Statesville, St, Simons, Richmond Hill, and more. The Board met six times to organize and discuss club progress and planning so that we can do even more in 2025.

As we started 2025, we received the news that longtime member, Ed Ueberall had passed. If you had the pleasure to sit and talk with Ed, then you know how special of a person he was. Ed was one of the first people that I spoke with when I joined the Club. We started talking about our cars, then he started talking about watches, specifically pocket watches. I honestly could have sat there for hours and absorbed how passionately he explained the inner workings and craftsmanship of these small machines, then how he would labor, looking through magnifying glasses to create parts and file off the sprocket teeth a thousandth of an inch at a time to repair them. A true artisan and friend who was welcoming and kind. Ed will be dearly missed. Please keep Linda in your heart as she moves forward. A brick at the National Corvette Museum will be purchased in memorandum for Ed. We will also plan to attend services for Ed and send him off with a Loud V8 Salute! Stay tuned for more information on the time and place.

I’d like to also give thanks for answered prayers as our own Izzy Santangelo is recovering from a hospital stay that lasted from Christmas through New Years Eve. Last report was that Izzy is doing well and should be back in the saddle very soon.

Our first cruise of the year was local to Spanky’s in Pooler GA, and we had great time. We had 12 cars, and 22 members attend this chilly ride. Luckily, Spanky’s had a fire going in the fireplace and the food was great. We will be posting pictures of the cruise soon (thank you Kathrin Egner for remembering to take pictures!) Tom Egner made it a point to show how really cool he was by driving into the parking lot with his convertible top down. I made the mistake of going to the bathroom and not giving Melissa keys to the car; literally a hot woman standing out in the cold. But she looked great as always!

On tap for 2025:

• Monthly Ice Cream Social

• Coffee & Cars

o Habersham

o Hinesville

o Hilton Head

o Richmond Hill

o Beaufort

• 24 Hours of Daytona (Jan 24 – 26) IMSA Racing with Team Corvette

• Wheels and Wings (Feb 22nd)

• 12 Hours of Seabring (Mar 12 – 15) IMSA Racing with Team Corvette

• Talking now with Team Corvette about special access for our club to the pits and drivers

• Flagler Corvette Club – Corvette only show (Oct)

• CCA Car Show (TBD)

• Roebling Road Track Day (TBD)

• Officer Elections (May)

Please reach out to Melissa Rodriguez at cca.eventplanning@gmail.com with suggestions on what events or locations you like to see the club go to. Car Show, Cruise In, restaurant – she’d love to hear your ideas!

In closing, I’m super excited for 2025 and what they year brings. The club is growing and positioning itself to be a charitable contributor in the community. Also, to draw new and current owners into the best part of owning a Corvette – the community of like-minded people sharing a passion for this brand and how fun it is striking fear into the Ponies and those Dodge Boys.

Best wishes for health and prosperity in 2025!

Kevin Shepherd

VP. CCA

All Things Corvette

Didja know?

Going to change thins up this time, here are 50 things I have learned in my life that I try and apply when needed and/or necessary.

1. Have a firm handshake

2. Look people in the eye

3. Sing in the shower

4. Own a great stereo system

5. If in a fight, hit first and hit hard

6. Keep secrets

7. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen every day. (See no.17)

8. Always accept an outstretched hand

9. Be brave. Even if you’re not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

10. Whistle

11. Avoid sarcastic remarks

12. Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 per cent of all your happiness or misery.

13. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out

14. Lend only those books you never care to see again

15. Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that they have

16. When playing games with children, let them win

17. Give people a second chance, but not a third

18. Be romantic

19. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know

20. Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death matters, nothing is as important as it first seems.

21. Don’t allow the phone to interrupt important moments. It’s there for our convenience, not the caller’s.

22. Be a good loser

23. Be a good winner

24. Think twice before burdening a friend with a secret

25. When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let go

26. Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were born.

27. Keep it simple

28. Beware of the person who has nothing to lose

29. Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

30. Live your life so that your epitaph could read, “No Regrets”

31. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life, you’ll regret the things you didn’t do more than the ones you did.

32. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them

33. Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart and be quick to acknowledge those who helped you

34. Take charge of your attitude. Don’t let someone else choose it for you.

35. Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital; you need only stay a few minutes

36. Begin each day with some of your favorite music

37. Once in a while, take the scenic route

38. Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, ‘Someone who thinks you’re terrific.’

39. Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your voice.

40. Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table. Million-dollar ideas sometimes strike at a.m.

41. Show respect for everyone who works for a living, regardless of how trivial their job

42. Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.

43. Make someone’s day by paying the toll for the person in the car behind you

44. Become someone’s hero.

45. Marry only for love.

46. Count your blessings.

47. Compliment the meal when you’re a guest in someone’s home.

48. Wave at the children on a school bus.

49. Remember that 80 percent of the success in any job is based on your ability to deal with people.

50. Don’t expect life to be fair.

Welcome to Coastal Corvette Association

Words from CCA President - Lisa!

Upcoming Events

Membership Benefits

Volunteer Opportunities

Meet Our Members

Join Our Book Club

Contact Us

About Us

Our Mission - Generate excitement, enjoy fellowship and have fun with our Corvettes

CCA February 2024 Cruise

CCA National Corvette Museum Ambassadors Page

CCA NCM Ambassador is Les Preston, he is also the CCA Treasurer.

NMC Corvette Raffle page. Please click on the link below for rules and how to purchase tickets.

Just in time for Christmas 2025, a Corvette Christmas Ornament!

CCA Vice President Newsletter

Hello everyone!

"Member and Newcomer Events" - Open to everyone!

Welcome to our newest Members

All Things Corvette

Downloads/Past News Letters

Contact Us

Drop us a line! We would love to hear from you!

Better yet, meet us in person!

Coastal Corvette Association

Welcome to Coastal Corvette Association

Words from CCA President - Lisa!

Upcoming Events

Membership Benefits

Volunteer Opportunities

Meet Our Members

Join Our Book Club

Contact Us

About Us

Our Mission - Generate excitement, enjoy fellowship and have fun with our Corvettes

CCA February 2024 Cruise

CCA National Corvette Museum Ambassadors Page

CCA NCM Ambassador is Les Preston, he is also the CCA Treasurer.

NMC Corvette Raffle page. Please click on the link below for rules and how to purchase tickets.

Just in time for Christmas 2025, a Corvette Christmas Ornament!

CCA Vice President Newsletter

Hello everyone!

"Member and Newcomer Events" - Open to everyone!

Welcome to our newest Members

All Things Corvette

Downloads/Past News Letters

Contact Us

Drop us a line! We would love to hear from you!

Better yet, meet us in person!

Coastal Corvette Association

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