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How to Become a Member

Membership details:

People desiring to join COCSD must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, provide proof of ownership of a Corvette, and register with COCSD. Registration of more than one Corvette owned by a member is permissible.

People who do not own a Corvette may apply to become an Associate Member. Associate Members are welcome at all Club events and have the rights and privileges of full members except they may not vote. Associate Member fees and dues are the same as those of full members.

All member applicants must complete one of the following three requirements for their application to be voted on and approved by the COCSD Board of Directors:

Attend one (1) general membership meeting and one (1) COCSD sponsored event, or
Attend two (2) general membership meetings, or
Attend two (2) COCSD sponsored events.

Voting and approval will take place the month following the completion of one of the above requirements.

A new member must show “Proof of Insurance” for any Corvette used during a COCSD event or activity.

A new member must submit a completed application accompanied by appropriate fees and/or dues.

Download membership application, save, and email to

manuel_ martija@yahoo.com

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How to get more out of your Membership

As a member of COCSD, you are entitled to the most up to date information about our club, the Corvette lifestyle and our many members who you have an opportunity to meet with each month at our general meeting. Below, you’ll find member specific information about the club.

Organize a Run
Corvette Tech
Corvette News

10 Reasons You Should Join COCSD

You like choices. We are a diverse club whose members interests vary from: driving their cars – tracking their cars – showing their cars- -restoring their cars – talking about their cars – or just mention Corvettes.
Like to drive long distances? We have weekend, weeklong, and even longer road trips.
You like to socialize? We like a good time and do so with a variety of social events throughout the year.
Like to show your car? We participate in numerous car shows that raise money for local charities. We have our own annual charity car show, Main Street America, that helps support the Center for the Blind.
What is better than 20 or 30 Corvettes on a country road at ____MPH looking for a place to eat. We do monthly car runs.
Like driving fast and testing you and your car on a closed track? Some of us do and do it often.
Don’t like to spend a lot of money?! It is inexpensive to join and our annual dues are affordable.
Want to improve your car’s performance or looks, we have members who are no strangers to a wrench and love to share the knowledge.
Your car needs a tune up or more, we know the best mechanics and our club sponsor is Courtesy Chevrolet
Want to meet new people? We are a diverse group with a wide range of interests in cars and what to do in cars.

Who We Are

Our Growing Membership

New Member Spotlight

Joe Asciutto

2014 C-7 Corvette

I was born and raised in San Diego, graduated from Hoover high school in 1964, served in the USMC, both active and reserve, and retired from the San Diego Fire Dept, as a Captain, in 2004, with 35 years of service. I am also currently part owner in a small manufacturing business located in El Cajon.

I was a member of the San Diego Corvette owner’s club in the late 60’s, and best as I can recall, then again, for a short time, in the 80’s.

My current Corvette is a C-7, and it is my fifth Corvette. All were convertibles, however, other than my C-8, this is the first automatic.

My first Vette was a used 1966 convertible that I bought in 1967. It came with the 300 hp, 327 ci engine, however, it didn’t remain that way very long. The first mod was a solid lifter cam, and shortly thereafter a 1965 fuel injection was added. I kept it for a few years until I began riding dirt bikes and needed a truck more than a two-seat sports car.

My second Corvette was also a 1966 convertible but it came much later in life (sometime in the 80’s) when it could function solely as a play car, a toy for dad. Over the years, it got extensive modifications, including several engine and transmission combinations. Years later I sold it to a doctor in Florida and shortly thereafter purchased my third Corvette, a new 2008 C-6. A few months later I enrolled in a three-day, Corvette, High-Performance driving school at Spring Mountain race track in Pahrump, NV (it was great fun wearing out someone else’s tires, brakes & clutches). The C-6 was sold in 2012 to buy a convertible with a back seat (a Mustang) so both the grandkids could ride in grandpa’s convertible.

My fourth Corvette was a new 2023 C-8, of which I only had about 6 months. It was sold when my business needed some quick cash, however, when it was gone, and since it was used solely as a street vehicle, I realized I didn’t really miss the mid-engine design. Therefore, instead of replacing it with another C-8, I opted for another, albeit older, front engine Corvette, my current 2014 C-7. Now at 80 years old, it will probably be my last Vette.

As a side note; years ago, I considered getting the personalized license plate, THX ZORA (“Thanks ZORA” – as a tribute to Zora Duntov). It was available but I decided not to spend the extra money required. Sometime later, when I again attempted to get it, someone already had it, so I needed to settle for TNX ZORA (close enough but not the best). I eventually let that go when I sold the car. Now while researching for something for my C-7, I found that both of those plate combinations were taken, however, I just now was able to get TGF ZORA (Thank-God-For ZORA) which I actually think is even better than either of the other two.

Meet Our Leadership

Penn Hulburd

President

Penn serves as the driving force behind our vibrant community, passionately leading initiatives that enhance member engagement.

Ken Carson

Vice President

Ken oversees our club’s operations and supports the president in executing club activities.

Don Perretti

Treasurer

Don manages the club’s finances, ensuring transparency and accountability in all transactions.

Sue Royce

Secretary

Sue keeps our records organized and handles all club correspondence efficiently.

Bob Bearss

Activities Director

Bob plans and executes our exciting events, from fun runs to social gatherings.

Manuel Martija

Membership Director

Manuel welcomes new members and ensures they feel at home in our community.

Alex Best

Public Relations

Alex is passionate about fostering connections and promoting the vibrant spirit of the Corvette community.

Bob Swanson

Museum Representative

Bob collaborates with the San Diego Auto Museum and the National Corvette Museum (NCM) to craft engaging events that celebrate these iconic vehicles.

Glen Honig

Website Content Editor

Glen carefully crafts the images and text on the website. Fact checking, gathering content and posting regularly.

Janet Dawes

Member at Large

Janet’s role involves listening to member feedback, contributing to discussions about club activities, and helping to ensure that every voice is heard.

Cooky Campbell

Member at Large

Cooky serves as a vital link within the Corvette Owners Club of San Diego, bridging the gap between club members and leadership.

Leonard Campbell

Webmaster

Leonard posts to the website weekly, updates the software and keeps the site up to date.

Appointed Board Members

Bob Swanson – Museum Coordinator

Lin Siepert – Sunshine

Chris Spencer – Merchandise

Glen Honig – Photographer

Leonard Campbell – Webmaster

Craig Gillam – Property

Tom Kelly – Restoration

Dave Baker – Car Council

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