<CORSA Chapters> SFBA & Corvair convention updates

[SFBA CORSA]

Hi Everyone,

With the spring weather finally here, we hope you are able to take your
Corvair for a spin. If you do, please remember to take photos. If you are
on instagram, you can tag the club account or you can send pictures to
Clark or this email to be published in the newsletter and on social media.
Don't be modest. We want to see your Corvairs... the public demands it!

Ok, with that out of the way, a couple of things of note to share...


   - *Digital assets*


We have been using wix as our website host since the refresh in 2019.
Everything was great and the rates stayed fair. Out of the blue and right
before renewal, they informed us that they were raising rates from $11/mo
to $24/mo while decreasing our storage. Payment is in 2 year intervals, so
that would come out to a $576 bill.

At the last meeting, we all agreed that this was a no-go. Josh is currently
looking for a more reasonable host that suits our needs, so the site either
may be temporarily down or may look different the next time you visit.
The domain name is paid for and will remain the same. If you know of a host
that offers drag & drop for around $10/mo, let Josh know.

It was asked if there will be any changes to zoom. The answer to that is
no, for now. We believe that zoom and the website are essential benefits
for the long term health of the club, so we will do everything in our power
to keep costs as low as possible.

While the meta platforms are problematic in other areas, they are free and
where the people are, so those will continue uninterrupted.


   - *66 Corsa update*


We are moving forward with Phil's donated 66 Corsa. With the club's
approval, Don has purchased the necessary parts to fix up the interior.
Some of the interior parts (door panels, kick panels, radio) have been
repaired & cleaned and are ready for install. Don has also repaired the two
tires that had slow leaks. We are going to do a work party at Don's in
Antioch on April 26. If you want to attend, let us know.


   - *CORSA Convention Update*


Have you registered for the convention yet? No?! We'll get on the good foot
so we can see you at the CORSA Convention in San Luis Obispo. Let's get a
big SFBA turnout!

SFBA is in charge of parking. The two major days are Monday and Tuesday and
we could use some more volunteers to help, especially for Monday. If you
are available to help, even for an hour, let Josh or Clark know so we can
pencil you in. It's easy work and you'll get to see the cars as they roll
in.

CORSA really needs to get folks to register as soon as possible as we are
about 6 weeks out. Especially those who are planning to do the autocross,
the Hearst Castle tour and attend the banquet.

More hotels in the area of the host are now offering discounted room
rates, but there is a window on the special rate, so act fast!

 Remember, you need to be a CORSA member to attend the convention. If you
have questions, please email Josh who is also your CORSA western division
director. To register for the convention, click HERE
<https://www.corvair.org/index.php?option=com_civicrm&task=civicrm/event/info&Itemid=445&reset=1&id=463>

Lots happening! Feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions,
praise or complaints. We are your club and are here for YOU!


Ray Welter
Harry Kypreos
Clark Calkins
Josh Deitcher
SFBA CORSA
sfbacorsa.org