2022 Silent Auction Bid Updates
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2022 GLCC Silent Auction
There are 3 ways you can participate in our donations to Holy Cross Children’s Services this year Cash Donation. We already have $1,000 collected for donations. This is a great way to participate if you will not be at the Snake Pit or just wish to help the children. Make checks out to Holy[…]
2022 Snakes in the Grass at Canterbury Village
Great Lakes Cobra Club Shelby American Automobile Club Motor City Viper Owners Unite to celebrate all things Carroll Shelby at Canterbury Village September 3rd at 9:00AM (MAP) – Enter via the South Entrance Great opportunity to hang out with our friends from SAAC and MCVO, have coffee, cider and donuts and shop all-Michigan based products[…]
Milford Cruise, Tour and Lunch!
Join us for a tour of Historic Milford on Saturday August 6th! Our GLCC event strategy includes picking interesting towns to visit and to plan scenic routes to get there. And to pick destinations that are geographically distributed to appeal to all locations of our member base. This cruise event will feature a tour of[…]
Let’s Put Some Smiles On Faces
The folks from All Seasons Seniors invites car enthusiasts to their Steer Into September Car Shows! It’s real simple. We have music, food, and a photo booth at our shows for residents, caregivers, staff, and family. Pick from these locations convenient to you. All Seasons West Bloomfield All Seasons Birmingham All Seasons Rochester[…]
July 2022 Monthly Meeting Agenda
July 19, 2022 GLCC Members Meeting Club Health Membership Update – 110 Members Strong Cash Balance – $3,955.20 501C7 Status GLCC Branded Merchandise GLCC Apparel has been updated and we are taking orders through July 29 Event Reflections Reschedule C&D for September Lake Huron Cruise to Harbor Beach Cigars and Cobras with MCVO[…]
2022 Woodward Dream Cruise is On with GLCC and TARTC (FOR TARTC MEMBERS)
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club is back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 20th 2022 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and[…]
2022 Woodward Dream Cruise is On with GLCC and TARTC
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 20th 2022 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and[…]
FORD PERFORMANCE REVS UP STUDENTS WITH VISIT TO OAKLAND TECH CAR SHOW
FORD PERFORMANCE REVS UP STUDENTS WITH VISIT TO OAKLAND TECH CAR SHOW ROYAL OAK, Mich. – It’s no secret in the car hobby these days that some corporate marketing execs have been withdrawing support for traditional automotive events in the belief that enthusiasts are no longer a viable market and don’t interact well with the younger,[…]
Grosse Ile Tour
Join us for the tour of Grosse Ile on Saturday July 23rd!! Our GLCC event strategy includes picking interesting towns to visit and to plan scenic routes to get there. And to pick destinations that are geographically distributed to appeal to all locations of our member base. This cruise event will feature a tour of[…]
Cigars and Cars at Godfathers Bistro June 12th at Noon
We are pleased to announce that the Godfather Bistro & Cigar Bar has invited the Viper Club (MCVO) and Great Lakes Cobra Club to gather on Sunday June 12th at noon! Our friends at MCVO organized this event in 2021 and invited us to join them this year! The Bistro features refreshments, dining menu and fine[…]
Lake Huron Shore Line Cruise to Harbor Beach
Join us for the Lake Huron Cruise to Harbor Beach on Saturday June 4th! Our driving GLCC event strategy includes picking interesting towns to visit and to plan scenic routes to get there. And to pick destinations that are geographically distributed to appeal to all locations of our member base. This cruise event will feature[…]
Cruise to Car and Driver Route with lunch at Zukey Lake
Welcome to the GLCC C&D Route Cruise on Saturday September 17th! Last year Tony and Bob plotted out a cruise route from Novi to the Ann Arbor area and ultimately experiencing the Car & Driver Top 10 Route! It was a THRILL. Actually the course to the C&D route was AT LEAST as exhilarating as[…]
Larry Smith Motor Room Tour
We are VERY pleased to announce a private tour of the Larry Smith Motor Room Collection Saturday July 2 at 9:00 am Here’s a little background on Larry – click here and here. The address is 888 Orchard Lake Road – click here for map. Coffee and Donuts will[…]
Oakland Tech School Car Show May 13th
GLCC has made the commitment to help youth get involved with the car collecting hobby. As part of this commitment we kicked-off with Oakland Tech School the first annual car show for students 6 years ago. It started with a few Cobras and other vehicles and has grown to 50-70 cars. Students from each of[…]
GLCC Visits The Carroll Collection
We are delighted to be welcomed back by William Deary to The Carroll Collection on Saturday July 16th at 10:00am! By way of background, the primary purpose of The Carroll Collection is to celebrate the automotive genius of Carroll Shelby, the incredible legacy and tradition that were created by the employees of Shelby American, and[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club at M1 Cars and Coffee on Ford Day May 7th
Our friends at M1 Concourse will be securing Club parking for GLCC Members so we can all be together on this special day! Gates open at 8:00 but the lineup starts as early as 7:00. Suggest to arrive by 7:30. There is a new public entrance to M1: Details on our[…]
Nostalgic Motoring – Tech Event
GLCC Tech Event at Nostalgic Motoring Limited Saturday April 16th at 9:00am 1240 Doris Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Mark Lieberman and team will take us through what is required to revive a 30 year old ERA that was built and never driven. This walk through will prove beneficial on how to maintain your car[…]
Greg Ornazian Collection Private Tour
GLCC introduces another unique opportunity for access to a massive private car collection! On Saturday April 2 at 9:30, Greg Ornazian has gratuitously agreed to open his eclectic private car, bike and memorabilia collection just for GLCC! About Greg… Many car collectors focus on a specific kind of vehicle. They might deal in sports cars[…]
Motor City Solutions Hot Rod and Restorations Shop Tour and Lunch
Join us on Saturday March 19th at 10:00 for a tour of Motor City Solutions Hot Rod and Restoration Shop! The address is 24331 Brest Rd., Taylor, MI, United States, 48180 Following we plan lunch at Leon’s 8787 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 Please RSVP asap so we can make lunch arrangements Loading…
GLCC Visits Stahls Auto Museum on March 5th 2022
Join us for a visit to Stahl’s Auto Museum on Saturday March 5th at 11:00 am To learn more about the museum and the treat we are in store for check out their website – https://www.stahlsauto.com/ The museum is located at 56516 N Bay Drive, New Baltimore, MI 48051. There is no admission charge but[…]
GLCC Members Meeting February 15, 2022
February 15, 2022 Members Meeting Agenda Club Health Membership Update 118 Member Families 76 Members have renewed (includes Board and Honorary Members) Cash Balance – $3,943.50 Income Tax Implications We have been disputing with the IRS the inclusion of donations as Club revenue. In the end, we paid the past due amount of $850[…]
2022 Preliminary Event Plan
This is a very preliminary view of the 2022 GLCC Event Plan. Unless stated otherwise we have not yet plotted specific dates. That will be done in January. January Paul Borror Hot Rod Build Tour – January 15th at 9:00 (TO BE RESCHEDULED) February Date Night Dinner and Theater – SOLD OUT Motor City[…]
2021 GLCC Year in Review
GLCC Year in Review as presented at the 2021 GLCC Holiday Party Welcome to the 2021 GLCC Holiday Party! We hope you have enjoyed the fabulous dinner and beautiful facility. And we hope you enjoyed Larry and Sara’s entertainment! Many thanks to George and Penny Acree who have made Indianwood available to GLCC now for[…]
GLCC 2021 Member Survey Summary
Great Lakes Cobra Club 2021 Member Survey Summary General Event Direction In terms of frequency of events, 1 event during off season and 2-3 events during driving season per month was overwhelming viewed as a good balance About Saturday or Sunday events most responders didn’t have a preference but those with a preference want Saturday.[…]
2021 Great Lakes Cobra Club Holiday Party
The Great Lakes Cobra Club Holiday Party is set for December 4 at 6:00pm If you have not attended in the past or just want to reminisce check out the fun from 2019! This year we have planned a little entertainment to enhance the evening! Larry Rydzewski and club member Sara (Larry’s daughter[…]
GLCC Monthly Meeting Agenda September 21st at 7:00pm
Great Lakes Cobra Club Members Meeting September 21, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 114 Members Cash Balance – $4,472.49 as of September 20 GLCC Branded Merchandise New polo shirts added Event Reflections Pre-Dream Cruise at Pasteiners Snake Pit with improvements for 2022: Trash. Far more than I expected.[…]
Jewels of Washtenaw Fall Color Cruise October 9th
October 9th 2021 The Jewels of Washtenaw County Cruise Led by John and Jennie Stinson We have reserved parking for our starting and ending point in Dexter near: 3258 Broad Street, Dexter MI 48130 Coffee at Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea House 8074 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130: between 9:00 and 10:00 am[…]
Great Lakes Cobra Club Donation to Holy Cross Children’s Services
August 29, 2021 Ms. Kassie Kretzschmar Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Holy Cross Children’s Services 8759 Clinton-Macon Rd., Clinton, MI 49236 Dear Kassie, A key mission of the Great Lakes Cobra Club (GLCC) is to make an impact on our community. We accomplish this mission in several ways. As a car club the basics[…]
September 18th Cruise to Car & Driver Route and Lunch at Zukey Lake
Welcome to the GLCC End of Summer Cruise on Saturday September 18th Well…in June we attempted this cruise and carried it out…but in the rain! Many members asked to repeat later in the year (without the rain) so here we go!!! We will meet at No VI Coffee and Tea House in Novi at 9:30[…]
2021 Great Lakes Cobra Club Snake Pit at the Woodward Dream Cruise
WOW – what a great day at the 2021 Snake Pit celebrating the Woodward Dream Cruise!!! Picture perfect weather (although a little hot but I will take that over rain)!! About 120 people were in attendance with sporting Cobras, Thunderbirds, a massive truck (Mark, I bet the people on Woodward cleared a path for you and Jason!),[…]
Pre Dream Cruise Viewing (and August meeting) at Pasteiners Hobby on Woodward
Some traditions are worth repeating and our Pre Dream Cruise gathering at Pasteiner’s is one of them. On Tuesday August 17th at 6:00 pm (you can arrive as early as 5:00 pm) we will be taking over Steve’s parking lot (33202 Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009), hanging out, having dinner and watching (and participating in) the[…]
Snakes in the Grass at Canterbury Village
Great Lakes Cobra Club Shelby American Automobile Club Motor City Viper Owners Unite to celebrate all things Carroll Shelby at Canterbury Village September 4th at 9:00AM (MAP) – Enter via the South Entrance Great opportunity to hang out with our friends from SAAC and MCVO, have coffee, cider and donuts and shop all-Michigan based products[…]
GLCC Members Meeting and Officer Nominations – July 20th at 7:00pm
Great Lakes Cobra Club July Members Meeting July 20, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 109 Members. Cash Balance – $4,034.28 as of July 13. GLCC Branded Merchandise Orders are being processed. Sharon will update individuals on status. Event Reflections C&D Route Cruise (we will repeat in conjunction[…]
2022 Woodward Dream Cruise is On with GLCC and TARTC (FOR TARTC MEMBERS)
Great Lakes Cobra Club and The American Road Thunderbird Club are back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 20th 2022 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and[…]
GLCC Snake Pit at the 2021 Woodward Dream Cruise
Great Lakes Cobra Club is back at Comerica Bank to Celebrate the Woodward Dream Cruise on Saturday August 21st 2021 Snake Pit Details (Location/Map) The day will begin at 6:00 am with setup and 7:00 am for arrivals. We will greet you as you enter the grounds and direct you to the parking area[…]
Grosse Pointe Home Tour from with Seats of our Cobras – Saturday July 31, 2021
On Saturday July 31 (rain date is August 1) at 9:30 am GLCC will begin a journey through time by visiting (from the street) key historical homes throughout the Grosse Pointes. This eclectic tour is being led by John and Becky Scholtes!!! The morning will start at 9:30 am at Cornwall Bakery (15215 Kercheval[…]
June 15 2021 GLCC Members Meeting
June 15, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 106 Members (4 new members over the past month) Cash Balance – $4,193.28 Event Reflections Chris Theodore/M1 Event Ed and Jenny Shoobridge Cruise Cobras and Coffee held at High Octane Bakery Cruise to Car and Driver Top[…]
May 19th GLCC Meeting Agenda
May 19, 2021 https://www.gotomeet.me/GLCC or (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 255-830-101 Club Health Membership Update – 102 Members Cash Balance – $3,839.21 Catering Deposits from 2020 – $1,370 Feedback from Members of Food Cost 22 responses to the survey questions on food concerns (nearly as many as our annual survey) Responders expressed appreciation for the[…]
The Last Shelby Cobra – My Times With Carroll Shelby Presented by Author and Automotive Executive Chris Theodore
SAVE THE DATE!!! Saturday May 29, 2021 10:00am at The M1 Concourse Garage 6 and 7 Chris Theodore will be speaking to the Great Lakes Cobra Club about his book The Last Shelby Cobra and his times with Carroll Shelby. Chris will have books available for purchase and signing. Please support our guest speaker. Also[…]
April 20, 2021 Meeting Agenda
April 20, 2021 GLCC Membership Meeting Agenda Club Health Membership Update – 100 Cash Balance – $4,184 Catering Deposits – $1,370 Group Events Considering COVID Conditions For now, we will “officially” avoid events that have large groups such as AutoRama, London Cobra Show, etc. Near-term events have been planned with safety and social[…]
GLCC Cruise to Memphis, Yale, Port Huron and Marine City
Shoobridge Spring Cruise – June 5th ! (Rain date is June 12th) Ed and Jenny Shoobridge developed this exciting picturesque Spring Cruise for 2021. The full route with addresses can be viewed by clicking here (Note: Modify the starting point for the best route from your location to Ed and Jenny’s as the map[…]
June Cruise to Car and Driver Route and lunch at Zukey Lake Tavern
Welcome to the GLCC Summer Cruise on Saturday June 19th Last year Tony and Bob plotted out a cruise route from Novi to the Ann Arbor area and ultimately experiencing the Car & Driver Top 10 Route! It was a THRILL. Actually the course to the C&D route was AT LEAST as exhilarating as the[…]
February 16 2021 GLCC Members Meeting
February 16, 2021 – Virtual Members Meeting Welcome New Members and[…]
2020 is in the Rearview Mirror…Let’s Focus on Making 2021 our Best Year Yet!
Greetings Great Lakes Cobra Club Friends! In past years we lamented about cool temperatures, too much rain, winter came to early, and so on… Who would have thought 2020 would have brought the challenges we have faced? On top of the impacts associated with COVID, we lost two members of our GLCC family: Bill Gill[…]
GLCC Board of Directors Announcement
As you may have noticed, Jeff and Sharon Grice have been noticeably absent this year at GLCC events. Jeff and Sharon’s absence will continue into 2021 to attend to personal matters. During this period Jeff will continue to handle Club communication and The Board will continue to steward the Club as we have during 2020.[…]
2020 GLCC Holiday Party December 12th at 6:00pm
The 2020 Holiday Party is all set at Indianwood again this year! The party is on for December 12 at 6:00pm. If you have not attended in the past or just want to reminisce, check out the photos from 2019! The menu includes: Hors D ‘Oeuvres Coconut Shrimp Beef Wellington Bacon-wrapped Scallops Mixed Salads Pasta[…]
First Lupus for a Cure Car Cruise
From: Lauren <lauren.burger1@gmail.com> Date: Sun, Sep 27, 2020 at 9:38 AM Subject: RE: First Lupus for a Cure Car Cruise To: George Acree <georgepen65@gmail.com>, Ben Rathbun <ben@milupus.org>, Alexandra Christenson <alexandra@milupus.org Happy Sunday, George! It’s hard to believe that after so much prep work, our first ever Cruise for a Cure is behind us! First and[…]