1992 - 2009

History of Chicago Cross-Roads

1990's

• Club Established September 1992.
• State Charter and Articles of Incorporation issued October 1992  (Not for Profit). 
• 1993, Established club sponsorship with Woodfields Chevrolet of Schaumburg, Illinois.
• 1993, Establishment of the Thanksgiving and Xmas charity food and toy giveaway. 
• 1994, Began teaming with the Robert Abbott Elks Lodge #1252,
  Chicago Heights, Illinois to provide needy families food for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
• 1995, Began participation in the Indianapolis Circle City Classic Parade. 
• 1996, August, Created the “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 1996, Participated in the city of Robbins and Ford Heights, Illinois Parade.  
• 1996, Carried Officials in the Indianapolis Circle City Classic Parade.
• 1997, Carried Officials in the Indianapolis Circle City Classic Parade. 
• 1997, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 1998, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us. 
• 1998, Carried Officials in the Indianapolis Circle City Classic Parade.
• 1999, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.

2000/2001

• 2000, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 2000, Expanded Robert Abbott Elks Lodge teaming to include toys for the needy at Christmas. 
• 2001, Teamed with Woodfield Chevrolet (Sponsor) for their Open House
  and Corvette Maintenance workshop.
• 2001, May Participated in the Joliet Black Pride Parade. 
• 2001, June, Only Black Corvette Club invited to participate in Channel 5 promotion for Bloomington Gold Corvette Rally.
• 2001, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us. 
• Contributed to the 9/11 Relief Fund . 
• 2001, November Provide financial support to the Country Club Hills, Matteson, Lansing and Harvey,  Cub Scout Pack 386 for a overnight camping trip.
• 2001, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge to provide toys for the needy in Chicago Heights for Christmas.

2002

• 2002, February Provided sponsors T-shirts to Cub Scout Pack 386 for CubMobile (Soap Box) Derby.
• 2002, March, Established event sponsorship with Ecklers Corvette, parts and accessories
• 2002, May, Held party at St Kilan’s Church to raise money for College Fund.
• 2002, Teamed with Woodfield Chevrolet (Sponsor) for their Field Day at Greatlakes Drag Strip in Wisconsin, for a Corvette workshop. 
• 2002, June, Hosted Corvette for Kids June 2nd at Tully Park 91st and King Drive.  Attended by over 250 children and parents.  Co-sponsored by Alderman, Freddrenna Lyle, City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District.
• 2002, August, Hosted the 5th annual community give back picnic at Green Lakes Forrest Preserve.  Sponsored by Chicago Cross-Roads and Woodfield Chevrolet.
• 2002, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 2002, August, Invited by the Chicago Defender to provided Corvettes for the Defender Back to School parade.
•  2002, August, Provided school supplies and backpacks to the Pullman Elementary School in the Roseland Community as part of our back to school support program. Chicago South
• 2002, September, Provided school supplies and backpacks to the West Side Elementary School is the Garfield Park Community as part of our back to school support program. Chicago West.
•  2002, November, Held  second party at St Kilan’s Church to raise money for College Fund
• 2002, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge to provide toys for the needy in Chicago Heights for Christmas

2003

• 2003, March, Held community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Park Manor Bowl in Chicago.
• 2003, May, Held  third party at St Kilan’s Church to raise money for College Fund. 
• 2003, June, Club sponsored Pizza day at Beethoven Public School located at  47th and State Street in Chicago, for Per-School, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and Staff.
• 2003, June, Hosted Corvette for Kids at Tully Park 91ts and King Drive.  Attended by over 3000 children and parents.  Co-sponsored by Alderman, Freddrenna Lyle, City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District. 
• 2003, June, Requested by the Chicago Defender to provide cars for the Junetenth celebration/Parade on Chicago’s South side.
• 2003, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 2003, August, Provided Corvettes to The Chicago Defender and the Black Star Foundation
• 2003, November, Held 2nd community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Park Manor Bowl, Chicago.
• 2003, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge to provide toys for the needy in Chicago Heights for Christmas

2004

• 2004, March, Held 3rd community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Park Manor Bowl, Chicago.
• 2004, April, Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash 
• 2004, June, Club sponsored Pizza day at Beethoven Public School located at  47th and State Street in Chicago, for Per-School, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and Staff.
• 2004, June, Requested as the official transportation of the JuneTeenth Parade in Chicago.
•  2004, May, Club trip, Indy 500 Motor Speedway.
• 2004, June, Three day Club Trip to Toronto, Canada. 
• 2004, August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people that support us.
• 2004, August, Invited by the Chicago Defender to provided Corvettes for the Defender Back to School parade. 
• 2004, August, Car meet at 95th and Stony, Chicago to help open shopping center
• 2004, September, Made cash contribution to the Chicago back to school programs. 
• 2004, September, Car meet at Cisco’s Music World for Vipers and Vettes
• 2004, October, participated in the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Walk to raise money as a sponsor.
• 2004, October, participated in Chicago Police Departments (Hands-Across-3rd District crime prevention program.
• 2004, October, Teamed with Alderman, Freddrenna Lyle, City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District, to co-sponsored host the 3nd Annual Corvette for Kids October 10th at Tully Park 91st  and King Drive.  Attended by over 250 children and parents.   
• 2004, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge to provide toys for the needy in Chicago Heights for Christmas.

2005

• 2005, March Held 4th community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Dolton Bowl, Dolton, IL.
• 2005, Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash, notified we were the largest Black Corvette Club to visit. 
• 2005, May Club participation in Chicago Park Dist Tuley Park Little League ball park dedication parade.  18 cars paraded, we carried Ald. Lyle and Congressman Bobby Rush.
• 2005, May Club visit to D&M Corvette Open house in Downers Grove, IL 
• 2005, June Club sponsored Pizza day at Beethoven Public School located at  47th and State Street in Chicago, for Per-School, Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades and Staff.
• 2005, June Club hosted lunch and Corvette show and tell at Chicago Westside Christian School 1240 So. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL  Contributed $200.00 to their end of school year Picnic. 
• 2005, June Club invited by Chicago Girl Scouts to participate in “Celebrate Englewood” the 1st annual event to celebrate the new homes and reduced crime at Robison High School.
• 2005, June Club participated as the official transportation for the Chicago Juneteenth Parade on Chicago’s southside.  Carried all parade Marshall’s with half the cars and drove as Chicago Crossroads Corvette Club with club banners with the remainder. 
• 2005, June Club presented a cars show at the request of West Point Baptist Church, Chicago, for their annual picnic.  Provided Q&A to the children and parents present.
• 2005, July Club participated in Fass Glass Corvette Clubs first annual Show d Shine, Meet & Greet at Sweet Georgia Brown's Parking Lot.  Two Club cars won prizes. 
• 2005, July Club participated in Chicago Radio Station 107.5 stage and car show at 183rd and Kedzie sponsored by Cisco’s Music World.
• 2005, July Held 5th community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Dolton Bowl, Dolton, IL. 
• 2005, July Hosted the 1st Annual Dave Woodson, CCCC KFC Event at Rainbow Beach Park, 79th and Lake Michigan.
• 2005, Aug Invited to support and participate in the 1st Annual Apostolic Church of God Car and Motorcycle show at 63rd & Dorchester, Chicago, Illinois.  Inviteds to participate in all future car shows. 
• 2005 August, Held “Annual Picnic” to honor the people and clubs that support us.  78 Corvettes were present for the event.
• 2005, August, Invited by the Chicago Defender Charities to provided Corvettes for the Defender Back to School parade. 
• 2005, August, Car meet at 95th and Stony, Chicago to assist owner to promote new shopping center.
• 2005, September, Car Meet at McDonalds located at 79th and King Dr., Chicago to promote local owners site. 
• 2005, September, Scheduled a Rainbow Beach Sports Car meet to introduce a Katrina Storm victim family from Biloxi, MS who the club adopted to provide assistance during their trying time in their lives. 
• 2005, September, Presented the first annual CCCC scholarship to the winner, Tarrah Cooper, of Oak Park with an award of $1,000.00.  Tarrah maintains a 4.5 grade point average, and majors in communications at Colombia University in MO.  
• 2005, September, Took the family of Laronda Custine, a Katrina storm victim from Biloxi, MS., on a $1000.00 shopping trip to Target, located at 1180 S. Clark Street, Chicago.
• 2005, October, Held first meeting at St. Ailbe’s Church.  This is the new official meeting location. 
• 2005, October. Held first car show in Partnership with Manny, owner of Manny’s Blue Room, located in Robbins, Illinois.  Awarded ten (10) trophies, and agreed to hold two events at his location twice a year, beginning and end of summer.
• 2005, October, Held  4th Annual Steppers Set/Party at Cezars Inn5001 W. 79th Street.     Burbank, Illinois, to raise money for 2006 College Fund. 
• 2005, November, Received a call from Jeff Davis Defender Charities requesting six cars to drive dignitaries in The Black Veterans Day parade on South Martin Luther King Drive.  Six members drove in the parade from 43rd and King Dr. to the War Memorial at 35th and King Dr.
• 2005, Individual club members made contributions to the clubs Emergency relief fund. 
• 2005, October, The club voted to outfit the family of Laronda Custine, a Katrina storm victim from Biloxi, MS., with winter coats.  We took the family to Burlington Coat Factory, in the shopping center located at 87th and the Dan Ryan Expressway, Chicago, to make the purchase.
• 2005, October, 1st annual car meet at Manny’s Blue Room, Robbins, IL 40 cars participated. 
• 2005, October, 5th Club Steppers and Costume Dance at Cezars Inn, Burbank, IL.
• 2005, November, Invited by Chicago Defender to drive in the 1st Annual Black Veterans Day Parade. 
• 2005, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge, donating $500.00 to provide toys for the needy children of Chicago Heights for Christmas.

2006

• 2006, Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash,  held meeting with the plant manager Will Cooksie.  With our total of 30 cars, we were notified that to date we are the largest Black Corvette Club to visit.
• 2006, May Held 6th community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Dolton Bowl, Dolton, IL. 
• 2006, May Club participation in Chicago Park Dist Tuley Park Little League ball park dedication parade.  18 cars paraded, we carried Ald. Lyle and others.
• 2006, May Club participated in Fass Glass Corvette Clubs first annual Show and Shine, Meet & Greet at Sweet Georgia Brown's Parking Lot. 
• 2006, June Club hosted Corvette show and tell at Chicago Westside Christian School 1240 So. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL  Contributed $200.00 to their end of school year Picnic.
• 2006, June Club participated with thirty one (31) as the official transportation for the Chicago Juneteenth Parade on Chicago’s Southside.  Carried all parade Marshall’s with half the cars and drove as Chicago Crossroads Corvette Club with club banners with the remainder. 
• 2006, Club visit to Detroit Michigan, on a trip planned by Silas Harrington to visit the Motown Museum, Belle Island Park, Museum of African American History and Taste Fest of Detroit.  In Addition, met leadership of the combined Detroit Corvette Clubs/UCCC.
• 2006, July, 2ND Annual car meet at Manny’s Blue Room, Robbins, IL,  40 cars participated. 
• 2006, July Hosted the 2ND  Annual Crossroads Sports Car and Motorcycle Event at Rainbow Beach Park, 79th and Lake Michigan – 39 cars, 18 motorcycles participated.
• 2006, July Club participated in 2nd Annual Apostolic Church Car show, and provided the most cars entered by any participating club. 
• 2006 August, Held 9th “Annual Picnic” to honor the people of the community and other clubs “NWIC & Fass Glass “that supported us over the past year.  74 Corvettes were present for the event. 
• 2006, September, Presented the second annual CCCC scholarship to the winner, Tarrah Cooper, of Oak Park.  She was provided an award of $1,000.00.  Tarrah continues to maintain a 4.5 grade point average, completed a internship at BET Television in New York City and continues to majors in communications at Colombia University in MO.  
• 2006, August, Invited by the Chicago Defender Charities to provided Corvettes for the Defender Back to School parade.
• 2006, August, Provided Grant Memorial AME Church school back pack giveaway for 100 children. And a car show. In addition to the Pastor and officials of the church, our invited guest, 4th Ward Alderman Toni Preckwinkle also was present.  
• 2006, September, Invited and attended the Annual Brew City Corvette Club’s car show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Formed a sister club alliance with the club.
• 2006, 3rd Annual end of season car meet at Rainbow Beach. 
• 2006, October, 3rd Annual car meet at Manny’s Blue Room, Robbins, IL,  40 cars participated.
• 2006, October,  Held 7th community give back Bowl-a-Rama at Dolton Bowl, Dolton, IL.
•  2006, November, provided $500 to St. Albies Church for their needy family’s Thanksgiving Fund.
• 2006, November, Invited by Chicago Defender to be the official transportation for the 2nd  Annual Black Veterans Day Parade on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL. 
• 2006, November, 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Contribution of $500.00 to the St. Albie needy and hungry family fund.
• 2006, November, Sponsored 1st Skating Party at William Penn, Public School.  Met the club Objective of supporting groups and individuals in all areas of Chicago-Land.
• 2006, December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge, donating $500.00 to provide toys for the needy children of Chicago Heights for Christmas.  For the first time we, CCCC joined in passing out the toys to the children. 

2007

• 2007, March, Held 8th community give back Candle Lite Bowl at Dolton Bowl, Dolton, IL. The funds raised are used to fund the three $1000.00 annual CCCC scholarships.
• 2007, April, Club trip to Memphis Tenn. And Tunica, MS. 19 cars made the trip.
• 2007, April Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash, held meeting with the plant manager Will Cooksie, C-6 Chief driver and Chief Engineer. With our total of 27 cars, we were notified that to date we are the largest Minority Corvette Club to visit Bowling Green.
• 2007, May, Club visit to Chosen Few Corvette Clubs Car show in Columbus, Ohio. This visit resulted in the creation of the CCC, Columbus-Chicago- Connection. The members of the Chosen Few will visit Chicago on July 14th and will be our honored Guest at the CCCC Annual Picnic in August, 2007.
• 2007, May, Club attended Annual St. Albie Spring Concert hosted and directed by member Robert Murphy.
• 2007, June, Club attended Fass Glass Corvette Clubs Car Show at Sweet Georgia Brown. Three members earned car show trophies at the event.
• 2007, June, Club supported, contributed and participated in a Summer Bike Giveaway in Altgeld Gardens Public School for outstanding and achieving students. Donated $500.00 toward the purchase of Forty five bikes awarded. Wal-Mart contributed an additional $100.00.
• 2007, June, Club invited by D.I.D. Racing to a day of Car testing at their location in Crest Hill Illinois. D.I.D. Racing dedicated their day and resources to our club.
• 2007, June Club hosted third annual Corvette show and tell at Chicago Westside Christian School 1240 So. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL Contributed $300.00 to their end of school year Picnic.
• 2007, June, Club hosted the first semi-annual Skating Party at Rich City Skating Rink, Richton Park, Illinois. Proceeds will be applied to the 2007 CCCC scholarship fund.
• 2007, July, 3rd Annual car shoe and meet at Manny’s Blue Room, Robbins, IL, 45 cars participated.
• 2007, 2007, July, Hosted the 3rd Annual Crossroads Sports Car and Motorcycle Event at Rainbow Beach Park, 79th and Lake Michigan – 46 cars, 12 motorcycles participated.
• 2007, Aug, Club participated in 3rd Annual Apostolic Church Car show, and provided the most cars entered (22) by any participating club.
• 2007, ,Aug, Held 10th Annual Picnic to honor the Community and the people that support the club. 70 Corvettes participated with a special guest visit by our sister club, Chosen Few Vette Club of Columbus, Ohio.
• 2007, Aug, Provided Grant Memorial AME Church school back pack giveaway for 100 children. And a car show. In addition to the Pastor and officials of the church, we were greeted by the entire church membership.

2008

• 2008 February,  Club hosted the second semi-annual Skating Party at Rich City Skating Rink, Richton Park, Illinois.  Proceeds will be applied to the 2008  CCCC scholarship fund.
• 2008 April, Visited and participated in the ICCC Beale Street Corvette Car Show.  Two members entered cars in the event.
• 2008 April, Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash,  With our total of 25 cars, we were notified that to date we are the largest Minority Corvette Club to visit Bowling Green this year.
• 2008 May, Club visit to Woodfield Chevrolet for their Corvette Clinic day.  Our club was the largest group to visit and participate.
• 2008 May Club held the first annual Exotic Car Show at Manny’s Blue Room, show included car was, fashion show, and many contest and drawings.
• 2008, June Club hosted 4th annual Corvette show and tell at Chicago Westside Christi an School 1240 So. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL Contributed $200.00 to their end of school year Picnic.
• 2008, June, Club supported, contributed and participated in a Summer CD Player Giveaway in Altgeld Gardens Public School for outstanding and achieving students. Donated $500.00 toward the purchase awards.
• 2008 June, Club invited Sponsor, D.I.D. Racing to a day of Car testing at their location in Crest Hill Illinois. D.I.D. Racing dedicated their day and resources to our club.
• 2008 June Club supported “Children’s Day” for Chicago Public Schools at 31st street Beach. This event will be an annual club event.
• 2008 June Club participated with twenty-six (26) as the official transportation for the Chicago Juneteenth Parade on Chicago’s Southside. Carried all parade Marshall’s with half the cars and drove as Chicago Crossroads Corvette Club with club banners with the remainder.
• 2008 Club member Henry Lindsay, Director Charity distributed 100 Book Bags and supplies to the under privileged in Chicago Heights.
• 2008 August, Club held the 1st Annual Memorial Charity Car Show at Wal-Mart, 191st and Halsted. 170 Corvettes in attendance. Ron Byas, Show Chairman.
• 2008 August, Provided Grant Memorial AME Church school back pack giveaway for 100 children. And a car show. In addition to the Pastor and officials of the church, we were greeted by the entire church board members and parents
• 2008 September, Participated in the 4th annual D.I.D. Racing Open House and Makenna Marshall benefit fund raiser open house and car show.
• 2008 October, Club hosted the second semi-annual Skating Party at Rich City Skating Rink, Richton Park, Illinois. Proceeds will be applied to the 2008 CCCC scholarship fund.
• November, Invited by Chicago Defender to be the official transportation for the 5th Annual Black Veterans Day Parade on Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, IL.
• 2008 December, We are listed as Founding Supporters on a Plaque hung at the Ronald McDonald House at 4410 West 93rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. CCCC $1,200 donation to the Ronald McDonald House was honored at a reception for Founding Supporters and at the ribbon cutting ceremony one week later. This facility is now officially open to children and their families.
• 2008 December, Teamed with Robert Abbott Elks Lodge, donating $500.00 to provide toys for the needy children of Chicago Heights for Christmas. CCCC joined in passing out the toys to the 200 children. In addition, we sponsored Christmas toy and clothing giveaway in Ford Heights.
• 2008 December, Held first annual members Christmas party at the Premier Entertainment Center. The event will be scheduled each year for members and their families.

2009

• 2009 February, Held first annual Sweethearts Steppers set at “Mr. G’s” club located at 1400 W. 87th Street in Chicago. The money raised will be posted to support the charity work of the club.
• 2009, April, Held meeting at the invitation of the local owners of Corvette Mike’s in Burr Ridge. At the meeting we also met with Power House performance and agreed to a sponsorship with both.
• 2009, April, Visited and participated in the ICCC Beale Street Corvette Car Show. Ten members entered cars in the event, with club member Fred Lawrence winning "Best in Class".
• 2009, April, Club visit to Bowling Green Corvette Factory and museum for C5/6 Birthday Bash, With our total of 15 cars, we were notified that to date we continue to be the largest Minority Corvette Club to visit Bowling Green