Barbara was born in Seattle, Washington in 1946. She was raised in Santa Cruz, California before she was off to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. It was there that she earned a B.A. and a teaching credential. She was Rod’s resident manager, so that is how they met. After finishing school, Barb was employed by El Dorado High School District. She taught Home Economics at Ponderosa High School for thirty seven years. Barb and Rod joined the Corvette Club in March of 1980. During that 43 years, she was an officer eight times. She was Vice President twice and President once. She also developed the dessert Auction with Diana Schneider. Barb and Rod also put on multiple runs to Monterey during the Cherries Jubilee. Along with Rick Sutter, Barb and Rod made several trips to Grants Pass to ride the jet boats. They have made many lifelong friends along the way.
Long time members of RCCC, both Jim & Brenda volunteered their talents as club members. Jim & Brenda owned a 1956 yellow Corvette convertible. Jim was Club President in the mid 80’s. He organized the Club run & car show to Ft. Bragg, Ca. Many other Corvette clubs participated & the event was very successful. Jim enjoyed caring for 35 cats at the warehouse where he was a supervisor. Jim passed away on his birthday September 15, 2022. Brenda Jean enjoyed doing embroidery & donated nice items at our yearly silent auctions, which helped the Christmas for kids program. She & Jim loved opening their decorated home to the Club members at Christmas time. Brenda was treasurer in 1982 when the Schneider’s joined RCCC and Brenda & Diana became close friends. Over their forty year friendship, they traveled and had oodles of fun. Jim sold Diana his 1956 yellow Corvette in 2021. They picture Brenda and Jim dancing together in heaven. Brenda was sick for decades & never complained. She was a real trooper & fought hard. She passed in May of 2021. The Schneider’s and the entire club miss Jim & Brenda.
This picture of Jack Harris was taken about the time the Harris’ joined the club in 1986. Jack was president 1992–1993. He passed away August 22, 2021. Jack enjoyed the club so very much. He put on many runs and especially enjoyed putting on mystery runs. Jack also designed and made CB antenna brackets and installed them on many of the members Corvettes.
