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BlknBlu
11-06-2013, 10:46 AM
The Crossroads of America Viper Association wants to bid a warm welcome to everyone here on the VOA and especially the folks in the Midwest. A lot of work has been done by the National and NEW local Board to make this new chapter come into fruition. We have some much enthusiasm to get moving and be a part of a great organization. I would like the Give a big thanks to Cheryl, Bill and Judy for making this transition possible. We have a lot on our plate in the immediate future and are looking for the members to play a big part in our success.

I want to invite folks from the Midwest to be a part of our new association. Please reach out to us on this forum and we will work on incorporating the needs of our Midwest Viper owners.

Thanks to the VOA for the warm welcome and assisting in our transition.

Bruce Kenkel
President

Husker
11-06-2013, 11:52 AM
Just to drop and note and say Hello...made it over to the new site.

Thanks to Bruce, Bill, Cheryl and Judith.

Bill Pemberton
11-06-2013, 01:22 PM
Glad I was able to get you to wait, Larry, as your membership will now go directly to benefit a Club in your Area!!! COA and VOA - has a nice ring to it doesn't it?! ( Crossroads of America and Viper Owner's Association )

Alley
11-06-2013, 01:27 PM
Hi guys! So excited that we have our own local chapter. I have a 95 (best gen). 430rwhp 480rwtq. I do car shows once in a while. Dont really track it. What I do can be seen below.



http://i732.photobucket.com/albums/ww325/AlleySRT/Mobile%20Uploads/Finale-4.jpg

daytonprowler
11-06-2013, 03:39 PM
Awesome!!

Alley
11-06-2013, 04:09 PM
I'm excited we finally have our own regional chapter!

HPmopars
11-06-2013, 07:21 PM
We finally have a "real" home! :slap:

v10CodeMonkey
11-06-2013, 11:00 PM
Awesome!!! Always felt alienated in the other club with very few events within driving distance.

Bill Pemberton
11-07-2013, 08:11 AM
...........and membership funds will stay with us to enable us to do cruises, dinners, track time, charity events, etc. !!!

Leslie
11-07-2013, 08:28 AM
...........and membership funds will stay with us to enable us to do cruises, dinners, track time, charity events, etc. !!!

THAT is the BEST part of it all!

Bill Pemberton
11-07-2013, 10:27 AM
Big Track event in Hastings , Nebraska in June ............................good reason for you to wander out West , Leslie. We should be close or over 40 Vipers this year and there is a Clubhouse right on site, so the bench racing is often as spirited ( pun intended ) as the time on track,ha!

Scott Mannny
11-07-2013, 11:01 AM
Bill is right!! The Hastings event is one of the BEST in the country, plus Vipers only!!! June 13, 14 and 15.

This event a must for all Viper owners!!!

Leslie
11-07-2013, 11:04 AM
Big Track event in Hastings , Nebraska in June ............................good reason for you to wander out West , Leslie. We should be close or over 40 Vipers this year and there is a Clubhouse right on site, so the bench racing is often as spirited ( pun intended ) as the time on track,ha!

I have been wanting to go out!

Bill Pemberton
11-07-2013, 11:46 AM
Okay Leslie, just let me know what your poison is, and I will be buying your first round , and................er..................second round ....................and.....ha,ha.

BlknBlu
11-08-2013, 12:40 PM
FYI,

Our paper work to the state has been submitted and do not anticipate any issues. Once we have a number from the state it will be submitted to the VOA and we will officlally be recognized by the VOA as a Region. I want to encourage everyone to join up during the initial membership drive to become a charter member. I will send more details on this very soon and we will publish the Web portal to sign up on the computer.

More to come

Bruce

BlknBlu
11-08-2013, 12:41 PM
Awesome!!! Always felt alienated in the other club with very few events within driving distance.

Welcome Blake, we have a lot going on and are glad to see you here. Look for communications from the local BOD soon.

Bruce

BlknBlu
11-19-2013, 10:41 AM
Just wanted to welcome our newest member Mark from Bismark ND with a 92 Viper. It is great to see folks from outside our local area join the region.

Welcome Mark and we will be in touch soon

Bruce

BlknBlu
11-19-2013, 10:44 AM
We have had 10 folks sign up to the region since yesterday.

Myself, Bill, Cheryl, Craig, Greg, Frank, Ted, Jim, Larry and now Mark.

Bruce

BlknBlu
11-28-2013, 12:04 PM
FYI,

Our paper work to the state has been submitted and do not anticipate any issues. Once we have a number from the state it will be submitted to the VOA and we will officlally be recognized by the VOA as a Region. I want to encourage everyone to join up during the initial membership drive to become a charter member. I will send more details on this very soon and we will publish the Web portal to sign up on the computer.

More to come

Bruce

The last of the paperwork came to the house. We are ready to roll Crossroads. Time for the next set of objectives that I have sent to all the members.

Bruce

BlknBlu
12-23-2013, 01:42 PM
Welcome Judith and Todd from Omaha and Utica NE for joining the club as Charter members to Crossroads. Good to see folks joining the club as Charter Members.

Bruce

Bill Pemberton
12-23-2013, 04:04 PM
Todd's wife Melissa is a gearhead too, and she has one badass Charger SRT8 -- good to have them in the Club along with Judy!!!

BlknBlu
12-24-2013, 08:52 AM
Welcome Keith Lodhia to the COAVA. Keith has had a few Vipers and currently has a 2010 ACR in Grey with a black centerband and red drivers stripe. Lots of added modifications to it too.

Bruce

BlknBlu
12-27-2013, 09:17 PM
Welcome Sue Harter for joining the club with her White Mamba. Her husband Chris should be right behind her.

Bruce

BlknBlu
12-30-2013, 11:37 AM
Crossroads of America would also like to welcome Fred and Robin to the club with their SSG coup and White and Blue RT/10. Look forward to seeing you both soon.

Bruce

BlknBlu
12-31-2013, 09:52 AM
Welcome Mike Perkins from St Louis Mo with an 06 Slate Viper.

Bruce

BlknBlu
01-01-2014, 02:43 PM
Welcome Toni to the COAVA, who was our last charter member for 2013. tony has a bumblebee GEn II ACR and helped in designing our club logo.

welcome

Bruce

BlknBlu
02-20-2014, 07:53 PM
Welcome Mark Treinen to the COAVA. Mark has a red 2013 Viper and was a former president in the area.

Welcome

Bruce

V1P3R
02-21-2014, 07:53 AM
Greetings and Salutations! Welcome aboard!

BlknBlu
04-02-2014, 08:25 AM
what do you think Crossroads.

http://mopargarage.net.p9.hostingprod.com/images/IMG_1473.JPG

Bruce

V1P3R
04-02-2014, 12:58 PM
Does that stand for some kind of new coffee?

Actually, I think it's great! :dude3:

BlknBlu
04-02-2014, 01:08 PM
Lol, you saw the other thread, I got a Pm from someone asking me that too.

Bruce

Husker
04-02-2014, 02:05 PM
Husker likes it..."Go Big Red"

BlknBlu
05-10-2014, 12:15 PM
we are stable at 22 members but have one on the way shortly.

Bruce

BlknBlu
05-19-2014, 03:51 PM
A big welcome to Norm with is 04 Black vert. He attended our Midtown Crossing gathering and joined right up as a National Member.

Bruce

HPmopars
05-19-2014, 09:19 PM
I think he said his is a 2004, but anyway Welcome aboard Norm.

BlknBlu
05-19-2014, 10:15 PM
Another warm welcome to Gary Yates with an 06 SRT 10 coupe, red with Silver stripes who joined up today. We just had a great talk and he another Black and Blue brother with a couple of old school Mopars too.

Welcome

Bruce

V1P3R
05-20-2014, 07:19 AM
Greetings and welcome! Glad to have you on board. At this rate, D & M's will turn in to a Viper show,... well you guys could do that anyway!
:t0152:

BlknBlu
05-22-2014, 10:22 AM
Another Big Welcome to Joshua who most of you know his car that follow our posts here. He owns the now 2nd owner 97 Red GTS that i detailed for him. Josh and his family are old school and modern SRT car owners with quite a stable of cars. Josh has a great sense of humor and will fit right in with our group.

Our Empire is coming together....lol

Welcome

Bruce

BlknBlu
06-24-2014, 01:56 PM
Welcome John Vance with a 2000 GTS who lives just a few miles from me. John will be a great addition to the club.

http://www.highimpactperformance.org/images/IMG_6467.JPG

Bruce

V1P3R
06-24-2014, 08:24 PM
Welcome John! It was good to meet you the other week at D & M's! Looking forward to talking again and looking at that Viper!

cuda736908
06-24-2014, 08:59 PM
Welcome welcome welcome!

This is awesome.
Bruce at some point could you give a brief run down of the quantity of each Generation that is in the club. And a member count.

Thanks

jjfne
06-24-2014, 09:28 PM
Hello John,

I love the color of your car!! Welcome to the club, Hope to meet you soon!!

Jon

Husker
06-25-2014, 09:15 PM
Welcome John. It's a good group of Viper owners here.

BlknBlu
09-23-2014, 10:57 PM
Our newest Member IS Kurt Balhorn with an 06 Copper head coupe. He is a very active member in the Mopar community and will be a great addition to our region.

see thread http://driveviper.com/forums/threads/5410-Copperhead-in-Nebraska

Welcome Kurt

Bruce

V1P3R
09-24-2014, 08:33 AM
Welcome Kurt! Don't let that Copperhead become a mythical creature like that one in Bruce's avatar! I don't think they actually made a Viper like that, I think it's photoshopped! :witless:

BlknBlu
10-13-2014, 07:54 AM
Another great member joined yesterday. A big welcome to Blake Norrell with a GEN IV VVO Coupe who attended the Crossroads Redline Cruise over the weekend and found out what Viper ownership is all about. We had a great time with our Iowa members at the event.

Welcome

Bruce

http://mopargarage.net.p9.hostingprod.com/images/IMG_3994.JPG

Bruce

V1P3R
10-13-2014, 08:08 AM
Welcome Blake! Was great to meet you on Saturday. Was my first time seeing a VVO in person. GREAT CAR! Made it fun following you on the drive to Sailorville lake. I mean, I would have to follow since there is no way I could get in front of you!

v10CodeMonkey
10-13-2014, 03:28 PM
Welcome Blake! Was great to meet you on Saturday. Was my first time seeing a VVO in person. GREAT CAR! Made it fun following you on the drive to Sailorville lake. I mean, I would have to follow since there is no way I could get in front of you!

I have to say, cruising with Gen II's is a lot better on my gas mileage, I rarely have to go over 3000 rpms (esp when I got stuck behind grandma Josh) :smileys-car-driving :D

I had a GREAT time with all you Omaha folks and you're the reason for my finally joining the crew. Well, and seeing all the pretty cars. Looking forward to future events!!

BlknBlu
10-13-2014, 03:32 PM
That is Mrs Josh to most of us.

Bruce

Fangs3
10-13-2014, 07:10 PM
Welcome, Blake! Happy to have you in our group! It was a pleasure to meet you Saturday! Hope to see you,again, soon!

Cheryl

cuda736908
10-13-2014, 08:18 PM
So we have a bunch of comedians thinking there funny tonight. Play on play it!

Welcome Blake!

jjfne
10-13-2014, 11:44 PM
Welcome Blake... You have a great looking car.. Was a Pleasure to meet you and your son... Tab and Mark as well. your welcome to hang with us in Omaha anytime...

Jon

Tab
10-23-2014, 03:52 PM
You guys are in trouble now as I've finally gotten this forum stuff figured out. (How many usernames and passwords can a person have?)
Anyway, just wanted to thank your club for a great time in Iowa. It was a pleasure meeting all of you and hope to see a lot more of you in the future.
Tab

PS. Our Dodge dealership over here had a black 2014 that I heard left and went to the Omaha area. Did someone in your group buy it?

BlknBlu
10-23-2014, 04:32 PM
Tab,

Great to see you aboard. There are rumors of one running around here, but we have not heard from the owner. We have 2 in the club but know of 3 running around besides them. Stay in touch and feel free to sign up and be a part of the BEST region in the VOA.

We have a lot of energy and are meeting this Sunday for elections and the planning stages of 2015.

Bruce

cuda736908
10-23-2014, 09:20 PM
Welcome Tab! It would be great to have you apart of a kick butt region! Lots of fun events for 2015! Its was great meeting you and Blake!

Let the forum fun begin!

P.s. go join

Josh

V1P3R
10-24-2014, 07:16 AM
Welcome Tab! Glad you found your way here. It was good to meet you and enjoyed talking. Hope to see more of you in the future!

BlknBlu
12-24-2014, 09:26 AM
Another Warm Welcome from our Iowa clan joining Crossroads of America. Tab Negus has joined with a GEN II Black GTS. Was great meeting you and your wife at the Redline Cruise in Des Moines this year. 2015 is looking to be a busy year for us and hope to get to our distant members to include them in our events. Try to make it Feb 8th to our Holiday party nex year.

Welcome Tab

Bruce

BlknBlu
01-20-2015, 08:24 AM
Welcome Beth and Kenneth Waywood from Omaha with a red 2000 R/T 10 with GEN IV wheels and exhaust. you joined just intime for the forthe Holiday party to meet everyone

welcome

Bruce

V1P3R
01-20-2015, 10:03 AM
Welcome Beth and Kenneth!!! Gonna need to see some pics of that Viper!!

Fangs3
01-20-2015, 12:25 PM
Welcome, Tab and Sue! Sooo happy to have you in our club! Enjoyed meeting you, both,in Des Moines last year and am looking forward to spending time with you, again! Would love for you,two, to join us for our Holiday Party on Febr. 8th! if that's a possibility , you have my number, please call or text and I can give you more info!!

Cheryl

Fangs3
01-20-2015, 12:39 PM
Welcome Beth and Kenneth! Glad to have you, both, in our club! I hope you will be able to join us on February 8 at Biaggi"s (13650 California St. Omaha, 68154---402-965-9800) for our Holiday Party!! This will be the perfect time for,all, of us to meet you,both! Hope you can make it! Looking forward to hanging out with you this year!!

Cheryl

BlknBlu
02-11-2015, 03:12 PM
A big Welcome to Jon Thomas with a 2014 Gunmetal GTS with red stripes from CB. That color combo should look pretty cool. Plus we get another GEN V in the club.

Welcome Jon

Bruce

V1P3R
02-11-2015, 03:17 PM
Can't wait to see it! Was it the one from Woodhouse? I noticed it is gone from their website.

BlknBlu
02-11-2015, 03:21 PM
BIll gave me the info, so I would have to say yes.

Bruce

V1P3R
02-11-2015, 03:26 PM
Ah, I see. Those of us common folk with only one, old gen, Viper aren't privy to advanced information!! :web_driver::t0135:

lol, I'm not a smarta$$ or anything!!

BlknBlu
02-11-2015, 03:35 PM
I have the advantage of the Portal page for new members.

My 2000th post, I need a life

Bruce

V1P3R
02-12-2015, 07:23 AM
You and your fancy technology and Voo-Doo witchcraft!!

BlknBlu
02-13-2015, 04:10 PM
Welcome our newest Member Scott Lautenbach with a 2014 Black GTS. Many may know his son Chase with the Nitrous loaded GEN III on the FB page. 2 GEN V owners in less than a week joining our club.

Welcome

Bruce

V1P3R
02-16-2015, 09:43 AM
Welcome Scott! Hope you are enjoying the GTS. Chase seems to like it a lot!

V1P3R
02-16-2015, 03:42 PM
I would be interested what you think of the Viper compared to the other cars you have had.

BlknBlu
03-23-2015, 02:53 PM
We have our first Kansas member who joined today. A big welcome to Sparky Edwards from Topeka with an all black 2013 GEN V. Look forward to seeing you at some events this yeat Sparky.

Bruce

V1P3R
03-23-2015, 03:09 PM
Awesome!!

Welcome Spanky! Can't wait to meet you and see that amazing Viper!!

Fangs3
03-25-2015, 04:20 PM
Welcome, Sparky! Looking forward to meeting you!!

Cheryl

cuda736908
04-11-2015, 05:22 AM
Awesome!!

Welcome Spanky! Can't wait to meet you and see that amazing Viper!!

Welcome spanky? Nice one clarence.... gotta watch out for those Beaver Lake spanky guys. ....omg I'm crying....


On a less funny note. Welcome Sparky! We are a fun group here. Welcome