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Presidents message pages 2 Corvette Community/ pg 14 Calendar/ pages 3 General Club

..16 Officers & Appointees 4,5 NCM / pg 17 21 Tribute to Ed Imondi pg 6 Media & Comm.

1 Vette Set Gazette 3.0 Volume 53 Issue 2 Feb 1 st 2017 CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND Break Down Lane Presidents message pages 2 Corvette Community/ pg 14 Calendar/ pages 3 General Club Info/ pg Officers & Appointees 4,5 NCM / pg Tribute to Ed Imondi pg 6 Media & Comm. / pages B days & Sunshine / page 7 Application page 25 Membership & Messages / page 8 Ads & Sponsor / pages 26 Activities Comity / page 9 Secretaries Rpt pg 27,28 Local socials & Events/ pg 10 Event & Social Photos/ pg Page 1

2 President s Message This being my first Presidential Message to the Corvette Club of Rhode Island, I am sitting at my desk with our new Secretary, Mary Bonner, whom I have asked to assist me because with emotions so high at the moment of writing this message, I want to be sure, that I don t miss the significance of it during the Club s time of grief. Our Club suffered the shock of hearing that a long time Member, Eddy Imondi, our Sergeant of Arms suddenly passed away in Maine on Saturday, January 14, The news flash of this devastating loss affected each and every one of us, but more importantly to those closest to him. We all felt Eddy s infectious smiles, hugs, laughter and that comic sense of humor at every meeting and social. The stories I was honored to hear of his lifestyle and his compassion to assist anyone, at any time of day, made me personally proud to have known him, even for such a short period of time. I feel that the only way we can honor Eddy s memory in this Club is to continue with honoring the type of MAN he was. He was Humble, Kind, Generous, Fun Loving, and a Decent Human Being. I know I don t speak for just myself, when saying that his presence will always be in that meeting hall with all the wonderful Members of this Club that make up the Corvette Club of Rhode Island. To Pompea and to the entire family, including his children, grandchildren and his father Eddy Imondi, Sr., it is with heartfelt compassion and sympathy that we as a Corvette Family wish them nothing but love, support, comfort and wonderful memories of the MAN, Eddy Imondi. I hope that we can heal our souls with his memories, and continue with the comradery that he so loved being a part of. I can only end this message by saying that you, the Members are all in my Prayers, and I wish us all peace, and comfort as we heal from this great loss. I have been thinking of my tag line, on my salutations. Those that know me know that I believe in Angels. So it s only fitting that my salutation be as follows. God Bless Eddy Imondi and his family, and God Bless the Corvette Club of Rhode Island. ANGELS ON WHEELS, LILIANA V. DOLAN PRESIDENT Page 2 2

3 February 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Schedule Of Events Breakfast Club: Feb 5th; see pg 10 for details Business meeting, Feb 7th Club Social: Feb 12th ; see page 10 for details CCRI South Cookout : See pg 9 for details 3 Page 3

4 Welcome 2017 Officers President Liliana Dolan Vice President Tony Montalbano Secretary Mary Bonner Treasurer Bob Robitaille Board of Director Richard Nelson Board of Director Denny Langlois Board of Director Jim Campanini 4 Page 4

5 2017 Officers & Appointees President Liliana Dolan Vice President Tony Montalbano Treasurer Bob Robitaille Secretary Mary Bonner Denny Langlois Board Of Directors James Campanini Richard Nelson Ad Hoc Appointees Pending Membership Approval NCM Ambassador Randy Flock Membership Dennis Langlois By-Laws Director Steve Califano Sunshine Pat Picozzi Publicity Liliana Dolan Newsletter Tony Montalbano Quartermaster Brenda Silvia Sgt at Arms Doug Lombardi Webmaster Denny Langlois Historian Richard Nelson Club Photographers Dwight Annese Warner Dauphinee <<< Activities Co-Directors >>> Sheryl Petrarca Maria Duquette Finance Committee Roe Campanini Hospitality Linda Nelson Show Committee Board of Directors 5 Page 5

6 Tribute to Ed Imondi It was a sad day when I realized that Ed had passed. Those of us who knew him felt a different energy when Ed was in the room. I guess you could say that Ed was all about life s energy. During our meetings you could see him moving about the room passing out and collecting flyers, always on the move. During the summer months he would organize a river raft weekend, and those of us who joined him had to hold on for dear life; however, Ed was all smiles as he cascaded through the rapids. He enjoyed the excitement that life had to offer and shared that life with his fellow club members. Those who participated in the event talked about the good times and the bonding that occurred during the adventure. His close friend, Ernie Nasteri, knew him since they were 14 years old. Lifelong friends, they enjoyed many great times together. Snowmobiling was a favorite pastime for both of them. Peter DiBoniventura was another longtime friend who also shared time on the trail with him. You couldn t just shake his hand, you also got a warm hug. He had a remarkable spirit that he openly shared with others. Our club will feel his absence, and miss his energy and happy spirit at our socials. On behalf of the club, rest in peace my friend. Your Editor 6

7 2nd Barbra Glaude 6th Lee Hastings Glenn Jones 10th Rhonda Hiltz 11th Robert Beliveau Richard Jimmis David Sagat 19th Cheri Redman 21st Karen Galipeau 22nd Brendan Quigley Dennis Sherman 23rd Robert Dunley 25th Lou Costa Card sent: February Birthdays Sunshine 26th Donna Calicchia 28th James Murphy If you know of any member that has become ill, under went an operation, had a death in their family, celebrating a special occasion like an anniversary or just needs some cheering-up please contact: Pat Picozzi jpicozzi@cox.net Pompea Imondi; passing of her husband Ken Campagone; passing of his father Richard Nelson; Get well after his surgery Bud & Carol Nolan; get well for their daughters illness Tony & Carolyn Montalbano; birth of their granddaughter Matt Vecchiarelli; get well soon. 7 Page 7

8 Membership Membership Application can be found in this newsletter or contact our Membership Director: Dennis Langlois at 314 Members Welcome New Members Frank DosReis (associate member) ; 2016 Gray Coupe Messages A Reminder Contact: Dennis Langlois, Membership Director 8 Page 8

9 Activities Committee Activities Committee Members: Maria Duquette (Director) Sheryl Petrarca (Director) Candy & Scott Henderson Steve & Mary Adams Mary & Ray Tudino Denny & Linda Langlois Tony & Carolyn Montalbano Up Coming Socials & Events - Save The Date - February Valentines Social: see pg 10 for details.. CCRI South Cookout & BBQ: Feb 12th Location: th Street Fellsmere, Fl Time: When you get there Contact: Bob Tatro at Events will be published as dates become available. Some possible venues: BBQ & Meeting with blessing of the Vetts Thompson Speedway Polo Tailgate CCRI Car Show Cocktail Party Vetacular Drive and Dines 9 Page 9

February Social Elizabeth Of Portofino s Tuscan Bar & Grill This Is a highly rated establishment Operated And Managed by the owner Elizabeth Krause. With very good reviews.

10 February Social Elizabeth Of Portofino s Tuscan Bar & Grill This Is a highly rated establishment Operated And Managed by the owner Elizabeth Krause. With very good reviews. Date: February 12th Time: 2 pm Location: 897 Post Road, Warwick, RI Menu: 6 Dinner entries to choose from plus 2 appetizers. Family style Garden Salad, Potato / Vegetable or Pasta & Desert / coffee / tea / soda / juice Price: $32.00 per person tax and tip included Contact: Sheryl Petrarca : sherylpetrarca123@gmail.com February Breakfast Club Kountry Kitchen restaurant, at 10 Smith Ave- RT116, Greenville RI. * Date: February 5th *Time: 10AM * Full breakfast menu Please contact Jerry Picozzi at or jpicozzi@cox.net Please note that this event is at its maximum capacity for attendance. Jerry wishes everyone a big thank you for your interest and support for the Breakfast Club. 10 Page 10

11 Salem Cross Inn A dedication to an old friend. Sharing stories of good times with Eddy. 11 Page 11

Salem Cross Inn Thank you to Rosemary, Jim and Liliana for coordinating a fabulous

Members brought so much food for the Inn, and our celebration of Life for our lost CCRI

It was a horrific week with emotions, loss and despair from the news of the accident

Thank you to Peter DiBonaventura and Ernie Nastari for the moment of silence, the

us feel like Eddie was in the room with us.

just another reminder, that this is so much more than your average car club.

The care takers of the Sturbridge Inn, the Reed Family, Brian the events coordinator,

all. The shuttles back and forth to the Salem Cross Inn were invaluable on that foggy

12 Salem Cross Inn Thank you to Rosemary, Jim and Liliana for coordinating a fabulous weekend away to the Salem Cross Inn for the Fireside Feast. Members brought so much food for the Inn, and our celebration of Life for our lost CCRI brother, Eddie Imondi, Jr. It was a horrific week with emotions, loss and despair from the news of the accident that took the life of our Sergeant at Arms and longtime friend. Thank you to Peter DiBonaventura and Ernie Nastari for the moment of silence, the wonderful stories of the white water rafting trips and snowmobiling adventures that made us feel like Eddie was in the room with us. The beautiful picture that Ernie put together and took with him to the Restaurant was just another reminder, that this is so much more than your average car club. CCRI IS FAMILY. Please enjoy some of the pictures that were taken at this event. The care takers of the Sturbridge Inn, the Reed Family, Brian the events coordinator, and the entire staff at the Sturbridge Inn could not have been more accommodating to us all. The shuttles back and forth to the Salem Cross Inn were invaluable on that foggy night, making sure we all arrived back and forth to the Inn safely. The Food was delicious at the Salem Cross, and boy that Whip Cream was more like Ice Cream. Enjoy the pictures. Thanks Jim & Roe for setting up this great event. Checking in at the lodge The party begins at the Lodge 12 Page 12

13 Salem Cross Inn The Feast Begins Typical Yankee ingenuity The rotisserie is operated by a weight and the speed of rotation controlled by a centrifugal governor. Cooked the old fashioned way by an open fireplace. The food..great. Liliana s new gavel This kettle needs more booze 13 Page 13

14 Corvette Community Events The Northeast Corvette Community has joined together to publicize the events for the Northeast. To visit the web site that lists the planned events for all corvette clubs of the northeast please go to the following web site: The web site will list events that are community events for the area. States who are publishing events: Connecticut; Maine; Massachusetts; New Hampshire; New York; Rhode Island; and Vermont. Presently the site is not fully populated with club details. More details will be available as clubs lock in their event dates. General Info Advance Auto Parts Discounts Get a discount on parts except oil!! Here s how, just follow these directions: 1) Go to the web site for Advanced Auto Parts 2) Select your items and your store. 3) On check-out for items greater than $50.00 put in TRT30 in the code box for a 30% discount. For items less than $50.00 use code PS2 0 for a 20% discount. 4) These codes will provide you with a discount on your selected items. 5) You can also pick-up your items at the selected store on the website. A special thanks to Ray Tudino for this shared information. 14 Page 14

start bowling Price per person $10.00 Includes three games and shoe rental.

15 Local Events 1450 Elmwood Ave. Cranston, RI Date: Every Thursday Night Join The Fun Time: 6:30 PM arrival & prep 7:00pm start bowling Price per person $10.00 Includes three games and shoe rental. You will be receiving a League card from Cranston Bowl for a 20% discount on items purchased at Cranston Bowl. Also, With your card you can bowl two free practice games per week. Please pay Tony Montalbano directly before bowling, Then get your shoes. AND, then start your fun evening of bowling!! This is an open league, if you show you play. 15 Page 15

Any member who can join us On Tuesday at 9:30AM is Welcome.

16 General Info A Special Thank You to the Management and Staff Of Brewed Awakenings on Rt 2 for their continued support for retired CCRI Members. Any member who can join us On Tuesday at 9:30AM is Welcome. Sit with a brew And have a great time. The management has extended our table to accommodate Our growing numbers. 16 Page 16

17 A Little History with NCM CCRI s first Brick. Early 90 s CCRI s second Brick CCRI bench purchased 11/21/2007 and was in place spring of Page 17

18 A Little History with NCM 12 by 12 bricks placed in front of our bench Corvette Club of Rhode Island s Club Display at the NCM August August 2017 CCRI making its mark at the National Corvette Museum Special Thanks to Paul Masse Chevrolet for their NCM support in Page 18

National Corvette Museum Silent Auction January & February Business Meeting The Reveal took place at the Detroit Auto Show on January 13, 2013 with the unveiling of the 2014 Corvette Stingray to the

Inside the box is a deluxe box holding Corvette information brochure, actual Stingray fender badge and USB. These have sold on ebay for as high as $500.00 and there is presently one on ebay for $249.

19 National Corvette Museum Silent Auction January & February Business Meeting The Reveal took place at the Detroit Auto Show on January 13, 2013 with the unveiling of the 2014 Corvette Stingray to the world. VIPs and the press where invited to witness the event and they received one of these limited (2014 CT) individually numbered press kits. Inside the box is a deluxe box holding Corvette information brochure, actual Stingray fender badge and USB. These have sold on ebay for as high as $ and there is presently one on ebay for $ Own a piece of history. If you are unable to attend the Business meetings your bid to Randy Flock at vetteflock@cox.net. Cash or Check accepted. All proceeds will go the National Corvette Museum in the name of the Corvette Club of Rhode Island. Bidding ends at the conclusion of February s Business meeting. Good Luck 19 Page 19

20 National Corvette Museum YOUR 2019 NEW ENGLAND CORVETTE CARAVAN ADVENTURE AT THE SPRING 2017 KICKOFF GIDEON PUTNAM MAY 4-7, 2017 THE SARATOGA EXPERIENCE STARTS HERE 20 Page 20

National Corvette Museum The beautiful Avenue of the Pines graces your drive into the park.

television/cable, air conditioning, AM/FM radio/clocks, telephone/voicemail, wireless internet connections, iron/ironing boards, coffee makers,

The fitness center, which is located within the hotel, is also complimentary to resort guests.

Gaming opportunities and even the nightclub, Vapor s, for the night owls.

Official Caravan Merchandise will be for sale and great Raffle Prizes to win.

21 National Corvette Museum The beautiful Avenue of the Pines graces your drive into the park. The Gideon Putnam 24 Gideon Putnam Road Saratoga Springs, NY ( ) All guestrooms are non-smoking and offer private bathrooms, flat screen television/cable, air conditioning, AM/FM radio/clocks, telephone/voic , wireless internet connections, iron/ironing boards, coffee makers, hairdryers, in-room safe, daily maid service, and a complimentary newspaper at our front desk. The fitness center, which is located within the hotel, is also complimentary to resort guests. Friday Evening a wonderful dining experience, Fortune s Restaurant, overlooking the harness track. Gaming opportunities and even the nightclub, Vapor s, for the night owls. Saturday Morning and Coffee Cars Hear about the 2019 New England Corvette Caravan, our route and meet the people you will be traveling with in Official Caravan Merchandise will be for sale and great Raffle Prizes to win. Additional fun: Poker Run with cash prizes, Saratoga Winery, Tours of the Saratoga Battlefield (Look into a National Parks pass for Seniors), Backstage Tour of the Saratoga Performing Arts, and the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. The Roosevelt Baths are also available for those that want an hour or two to relax. (Inquire at the Gideon for Reservations and Cost.) Bring your empty jug to take home some of Saratoga s Mineral Water. For more information: National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame. 21 Page 21

Activities e-mails are sent by our News Editor Tony Montalbano at ccrinews@outlook.com.

22 Information & Communication CCRI s 5 Methods of Communication 1. Monthly Meeting all club activities are discussed during this meeting. 2. Monthly Newsletters- will be ed to every member & hard copies can be found on the info center at Paul Masse in East Providence. 3. Activities s are sent by our News Editor Tony Montalbano at ccrinews@outlook.com. He will inform us about regularly scheduled events, all upcoming events and most importantly any last minute changes. You can also your activities director for event news updates. 4. Website Front page is very informative. You ll find info about Socials & Events along with Corvette Community Events. If you have any questions please contact Dennis Langlois. 5. Facebook - Event info, pictures & comments Hope This helps to Keep You Informed!! Newsletter Information Vette Set Gazette 3.0 is a collaborative effort for the membership of the Corvette Club of RI. The Editor welcomes all types of corvette related articles & classified ads for corvettes and/or parts. We are a Social Cub as well as a Corvette Club. If you find a topic that would interest the membership please it to me in a word doc format. I will need all articles no later then the 19th of every month so we can get the news out in a timely manner. Please send articles to ccrinews@outlook.com. We now offer a printable version of this newsletter on our Website 22 Page 22

23 Website Info Visit our Website for further news and events. Dennis Langlois is taking the time to update the site with some fun video s. A copy of the Newsletter is included. The Website includes videos, photo galleries, past events, and a blog with helpful info. You can contact Dennis at: Thanks Denny!! Field of dreams cruisein dlanglois@mac.com 23 Page 23

Meeting Location & Media Info Shepherd of

24 Meeting Location & Media Info Shepherd of the Valley Church 604 Seven Mile Road (off Scituate Ave.) Hope, RI First Tuesday of each month.meeting Starts at 7:00 pm Cell phone etiquette Please put your cell phones on vibrate during the meeting! 110 Jefferson Blvd Warwick, R.I Facebook Join Us and share your Photos and Fun Times Twitter twitter.com/corvetteclubri 24 Page 24

25 Club Application 25 Page 25

26 Club Sponsor 26 Page 26

ALWAYS SAVE THE WAVE WITH

ALWAYS SAVE THE WAVE WITH ANGELS ON WHEELS WWW.CORVETTECLUBOFRHODEISLAND.COM VOLUME 55 ISSUE 2 Fast Lane Index Click on page # s to jump to any page PAGE 2 - INDEX PAGE 3 - PRESIDENTS MESSAGE PAGE 4 -