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1 Vette Set Gazette 3.0 April 1 st 2015 CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND Break Down Lane Words from our President / page 2 Dave's Pics page 13 Officers & Appointees / page 3 News Info & Media pages Calendars / page 4 & 5 Comics pages B days & Sunshine / page 6 NCM / pages 19 & 22 Membership page 7 Flyers / pages Activities & Socials page 8 & 9 Ads pages & 39 Club events pages Secretaries report pages

Words from our President Hi Members, Held off writing this letter until the first day of spring, needed some inspiration but look, it s snowing AGAIN!

2 Words from our President Hi Members, Held off writing this letter until the first day of spring, needed some inspiration but look, it s snowing AGAIN! I m sure we all have stories to exchange about events we ve endured over this past winter. I m sure we re all looking forward to the day where we can hang up the shovel and stop running to the store for more ice melt. The winter of 2015 just doesn t want to let go of us!! Inspiration was definitely the theme at March s Activities Committee Meeting. There was so much energy in the room. We had more ideas than we had dates to fill, not a bad problem to have. I can t divulge any event info at this time;; I ll leave that up to Sheryl and Maria. Stay tuned, you don t want to miss the most exciting CCRI summer yet! Staying with this inspiration theme, I m inspirited by Liliana our new publicity director. Her ideas for getting CCRI more involved in the community are refreshing. We ve always talked about this topic in the past but have fallen short of our goals. Liliana talked briefly at last month s meeting about our show tie-in with RI Food Bank. This food drive will shine yet another light on this great club of ours. We are all well aware of the good work CCRI does for local charities each year. As New Englanders, we commonly don t take to new concepts very well so please embrace our new direction. This community effort may work as a membership drive as well. There are a lot of Corvette owners (independents) that aren t in a car club. We need others to see what belonging to Corvette Club of Rhode Island is all about. Look forward to seeing you at the April meeting! Drive it like you stole it Keith Mutter President Corvette Club of RI kkmutter@cox.net Page 2 Page 2

3 2015 Officers & Appointees President Keith Mutter Vice President Ray Tudino Treasurer Scott Henderson Secretary Brandon Demarco James Campanini Board Of Directors Richard Nelson Liliana Dolan Appointees NCM Ambassador Randy Flock Membership Dennis Langlois By-Laws Director Mary Tudino Sunshine Rosemary Campanini Publicity Liliana Dolan Newsletter Tony Montalbano Quartermaster Kay Mutter Sgt at Arms Scot Silvia Social Media Dir. Brandon Demarco Historian Richard Nelson <<<<<<< Finance Committee >>>>>>> <<< Activities Co-Directors >>> Scott Henderson Donna Calicchia Ray Brouillette Sheryl Petrarca Maria Duquette Webmaster Dennis Langlois Club Photographer David Duarte <<< Show Co-Directors >>> Scott Henderson Larry Paolilli Page 3 Page 3

April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Schedule of Events 1 st April Fools Day 5th Easter 7 nd

4 April 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Schedule of Events 1 st April Fools Day 5th Easter 7 nd Monthly Business Meeting 18 th Adams Detail Clinic Corvette Mikes see page th April Social Tavern On Main page 9 26 th Breakfast Club/Atlantic Beach Club/see page 9 Page 4 Page 4

5 May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Schedule of Events 5 th Monthly Business Meeting 10 th Mother s Day 16 th Arm Forces Day 17 th Monthly Social Tentative date 23 th Blessing of the Vettes 24 th Gate City Spring Fling 25 th North Providence Memorial Day Parade Page 5 Page 5

Richard Lemire 1st Brenda Silvia 5th Deb Hines 9th Lillian Conti 12th Ken Campagnone 15th Lewis Hassell 16th Linda Mercurio 17th Janet Carlson

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 a

6 Richard Lemire 1st Brenda Silvia 5th Deb Hines 9th Lillian Conti 12th Ken Campagnone 15th Lewis Hassell 16th Linda Mercurio 17th Janet Carlson 18th Marie Gendreau 19th Happy April Birthday Sunshine Don Labriole 20th Joseph Perron 21st Judy Flock 28th Bob Hines 30th Linda Langlois 30th 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 a anniversary or just needs some cheering-up please contact: Rosemary Campanini silverlady925@cox.net Cards sent: none this month. Yay! Page 6 Page 6

7 Membership & Editors Message Membership Application can be found in this newsletter or contact our Membership Director: Dennis Langlois at Editors Message As I write this I see snow on the ground, the temperature is just above freezing and the heat is cranked up;; however, I know Spring will eventually get here... it s is time to take our cars out of hibernation. It s time to have some fun and start caravanning once again. Caravanning, oh ya it s been a while, a brief refresher just in case: The best tool is a two way radio or cell phone so you can communicate with the lead car or the caboose. Share phone numbers or set the radio freq. before you leave. You are responsible for the car behind you - it they stop you stop (at a safe location). If we follow this rule the lead car will also stop and wait for cars to catch up. Take pictures, save the wave, and enjoy the trip! Your Editor Looking Forward to a great Season, Tony Montalbano Page 7 Page 7

2015 Activities Committee & Socials From Left to Right: Candy & Scott Henderson, Kay & Keith Mutter, Mary & Ray Tudino, Roe & Jim Campanini, Maria Duquette, Sheryl Petrarca, Scot & Brenda Silvia,

8 2015 Activities Committee & Socials From Left to Right: Candy & Scott Henderson, Kay & Keith Mutter, Mary & Ray Tudino, Roe & Jim Campanini, Maria Duquette, Sheryl Petrarca, Scot & Brenda Silvia, Dennis & Linda Langlois. Save The Date for Upcoming Socials / Events April 18th- Corvette Mike s Kick Off Detail Clinic April 19th Tavern On Main see page 9 (Jim and Sheryl to lead this event.) April 26th - Breakfast Club Atlantic Beach Club see page 9 ( Jerry to lead ) May 17th Tentative date for a Poker Run. (Ray and Mary Tudino to lead this event.) May 23rd Blessing of the Vettes at Corvette Mikes. (Need someone to lead the caravan) May 24th Spring Fling / Budweiser / Gate City. ( Need someone to lead the caravan). May 25th North Providence Memorial Day Parade. (Ray and Ernie to lead). May 29th Vettes at Coastal Main;; leaves for Bar Harbor. This is a Corvette community event. Page 8 Page 13

9 April Socials Breakfast Club The Atlantic Beach Club Place..Atlantic Beach Club 55 Purgatory Road Middletown, RI Date April 26,2015 A buffet with an omelet station and a wide variety of both breakfast and lunch food items. Time..10:00 AM $$$$...$21.00pp including tax & tip Call or Text Jerry at , or me at jpicozzi@cox.net to reserve a spot. Have to cap at 30 people. Will also have signup sheet at April s meeting. TAVERN ON MAIN 1157 PUTNAM PIKE CHEPACHET, RI April Social DATE: APRIL 19TH TIME: 2:00PM (UPSTAIRS PRIVATE ROOM ) BUILT IN THE 1700 S THEY SAY ITS HAUNTED! $$$ : PER PERSON (TAX & TIP INCLUDED) INCLUDES : SOUP, SALAD, ENTRÉE WITH CHOICE OF POTATO OR PASTA AND DESERT ENTREES: SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI; CHICKEN CORDON BLEU; OR 9 OZ SIRLOIN HOSTED BY: SHERYL & JIM PETRARCA CONTACT..SHERYLPETRARCA123@GMAIL.COM SIGNUP SHEET AVAILABLE AT APRILS MEETING Page 9 Page 9

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Club Events Get Away Weekend Sept 25 th, 26 th, 27 th This years get away weekend will begin with a cruise-in to the Fireside inn, located in beautiful Belfast Maine on Friday, the 25 th.

11 Club Events Get Away Weekend Sept 25 th, 26 th, 27 th This years get away weekend will begin with a cruise-in to the Fireside inn, located in beautiful Belfast Maine on Friday, the 25 th. The hotel contains a restaurant and lounge, or you are welcome to dine in Downtown Belfast at some of their quaint cafes. On Saturday the 26 th, a trip to Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain and Bar Harbor is planned. The 26 th of Sept is also National Land Parks Day this year so Acadia will be free that day for a $20 savings. To view Acadia National park please click here Following breakfast on Sunday we will depart for the trip home, which could follow scenic Rt1, or the interstates, the choice is yours to make. Amenities at the inn include refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig Coffee Makers, hair dryers, cable tv, ironing boards for the guys of course, and clock radios. Continental breakfast each morning is also included. Double Queen rooms for this event were discounted from $169 per night to $132. King Rooms, Suites, and rooms with fireplaces are also available with a 20% discount. All rooms have a view of the Penobscot Bay. I have a block of rooms on hold as almost everyplace I called from NH to Maine are already booked for foliage season, so do not delay if you wish to attend. To view the hotel Please click here. To book the rooms call Mention Corvette Club Of RI. If you decide to come along and book a room please contact me, so that I may keep an accurate count. Thank You Dennis Langlois Activity Committee mailto:dlanglois@mac.com Page 11 Page 11

Club Events FAMILIES MAKE DIFFICULT CHOICES According to statistics and the annual report by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, studies have found that most people receiving food assistance in

12 Club Events FAMILIES MAKE DIFFICULT CHOICES According to statistics and the annual report by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, studies have found that most people receiving food assistance in Rhode Island were living in poverty and had to choose between paying for food and paying for other essentials. DID YOU KNOW THAT OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR: 70% had to choose between paying for utilities or buying food. 68% had to choose between paying for medicine or buying food. 67% had to choose between paying for transportation or buying food. 62% had to choose between paying for housing or buying food. With the help of our generous members of The Corvette Club of Rhode Island, YOU can be a crucial part of DRIVING OUT HUNGER here in Rhode Island. Our Goal is to raise 2000 pounds or more of non-perishable food items and then on Thursday, July 23, 2015, we will organize a DRIVE IN with any members that are interested to the Rhode Island Food Bank. We would meet at Express Employment, pack our cars and roll into the Rhode Island Food Bank and deliver as much food as our cars can handle. Don t let this food drive be limited to just your food closet. Reach out to your family, friends, businesses associates and companies in your area. If you need boxes, please again;; contact Liliana.Dolan@expresspros.com today for more information and on how you can help DRIVE OUT HUNGER and have that great feeling that we as members did our small part for our community. Page 12 Page 12

13 Dave s Pics from the Past Greenvale Vineyards September 2007 Winery Tour By Dave Duarte Page 13 Page 13

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

14 Newsletter Info 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 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 Page 14 Page 14

15 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 for your pleasure or. O well just take a peek. I hear Ray Tudino will supply Drone Videos of some events. FfIiEeLlDd of DdRrEeAaMmSs cruisein The Website includes video s, photo galleries, past events, and a blog with helpful info. You can contact Dennis at: dlanglois@mac.com Thanks Dennis!! Page 15 Page 15

16 Meeting Location & Media Info Shepherd of the Valley Church 604 Seven Mile Road (off Scituate Ave.) Hope, RI Tuesday February 3rd.Meeting Starts at 7:00 pm Cell phone etiquette Please put your cell phones on vibrate during the meeting! P.O. Box 6902 Warwick, R.I Facebook Join Us and share your Photos and Fun Times Twitter twitter.com/corvetteclubri Page 16 Page 16

17 Comic Section How Larry Spends Time in Florida!! Five Bucks on the next Race. A Tongue Lashing From a Pit Bull HELP ME!!! I got that pesky fly Page 17 Page 17

18 Comic Section One Of These Days - Bang Voom!! Page 18 Page 18

19 General Info Advanced Auto Parts Discounts Get a 30% 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 put in TRT30 in the code box managers code 4 This will provide you with a 30% discount on 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. NCM Raffle Tickets See Randy Flock for your Raffle Tickets You can t win if you don t play! You can contact Randy at vetteflock@cox.net Page 19 Page 19

National Corvette Museum With the assistance of the presents: Marble

America s First Resort Mansion Tours Ocean Drive Corvette Cruise Fort

Historic Newport Shopping on Bowens and Bannister Wharf Clam Bake at

20 National Corvette Museum With the assistance of the presents: Marble and Glass Corvette Weekend Newport, Rhode Island May 19-21, 2016 America s First Resort Mansion Tours Ocean Drive Corvette Cruise Fort Adams Tour America s Cup 12 meter yacht charter Scenic Bus Tour of Historic Newport Shopping on Bowens and Bannister Wharf Clam Bake at the Atlantic Beach Club Rhode Island Lighthouse Boat Cruise And much, much more! Registration will open up summer of 2015 Space is limited Stay tuned! For further information contact Randy Flock at vetteflock@gmail.com Page 20 Page 20

National Corvette Museum Corvette Club of Rhode Island s National Corvette Museum Membership

Bottle of NCM SINKHOLE DIRT & ROCK This is sure to be a collectors item in years to come.

21 National Corvette Museum Corvette Club of Rhode Island s National Corvette Museum Membership Drive 2015 CCRI Members that join the NCM or renew their membership in 2015 will receive a Bottle of NCM SINKHOLE DIRT & ROCK This is sure to be a collectors item in years to come. Just show Randy Flock Corvette Club Ambassador your membership card and the bottle of gold is yours. It s that easy! Membership applications will be available at all Business Meetings or call the Museum or Individual memberships are only $50.00 annually. Page 21 Page 21

NCM & Club Event FfIiEeLlDd OoFf DdRrEeAaMmSs CcRrUuIiSsEe-in GgEeTt YyOoUuRr KkIiCcKkSs OoNn

Hot Air Balloon Festival (Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wakefield) Saturday July 18, 2015

Ryan Center - Plains Road Trophies Crafters University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus Winners

00 entrance fee per vehicle Raffles Bring your folding chairs, pop up tents, relax and enjoy

22 NCM & Club Event FfIiEeLlDd OoFf DdRrEeAaMmSs CcRrUuIiSsEe-in GgEeTt YyOoUuRr KkIiCcKkSs OoNn RrOoUuTtEe 66 classics and modern muscle Chrysler - Ford - General Motors Imports 37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival (Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wakefield) Saturday July 18, 2015 Balloon Rides 3:00 pm till Dusk- Gates open at 2:00pm Fireworks Food Vendors Follow signs to Ryan Center - Plains Road Trophies Crafters University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus Winners Parade Amusements $15.00 entrance fee per vehicle Raffles Bring your folding chairs, pop up tents, relax and enjoy the Day Hot Fun in the Sun! NE 2019 NCM Caravan Music By CruisinBruce A 2019 New England Info. Contact Randy Flock Corvette Caravan Fundraiser Page 22 Page 22

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Entrance) BERLIN LION S FAIR GROUNDS 440 BECKLEY ROAD BERLIN, CT 06037 REGISTRATION AT 2PM, CORVETTE LAP AT 4PM DONATION $10.

25 Corvette Community Events Corvette s Fighting Cancer THE CT MILITARY CORVETTE CLUB AND THE AMERI- CAN CANCER SOCIETY- RELAY FOR LIFE OF BERLIN HELP-US SUPPORT THIS GREAT EVENT PARTICIPATE IN THE SPECIAL CORVETTE S FIGHTING CANCER LAP SATURDAY MAY 16, 2015, 2-5PM (South Gate Entrance) BERLIN LION S FAIR GROUNDS 440 BECKLEY ROAD BERLIN, CT REGISTRATION AT 2PM, CORVETTE LAP AT 4PM DONATION $10.00 ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Food and Soft Drinks available for purchase For more info call: Page 25 Page 25

Corvette Community Events The 2nd ANNUAL SUPPORT CT VETERANS CAR SHOW THE BERLIN AMERICAN LEGION POST # 68 & THE CT MILITARY CORVETTE CLUB SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2015, 10-3PM (RAIN DATE

NOON. $ 10.00 DONATION FREE to the public TROPHIES, DJ, CAR PRODUCT VENDORS, CORVETTE CORRAL, FOOD, 50/50 & MORE! Trophies Awarded;; TOP 7, TOP 2 VETTES & Best in Show.

26 Corvette Community Events The 2nd ANNUAL SUPPORT CT VETERANS CAR SHOW THE BERLIN AMERICAN LEGION POST # 68 & THE CT MILITARY CORVETTE CLUB SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2015, 10-3PM (RAIN DATE SUN- DAY JUNE 28, AMERICAN LEGION POST # PORTERS PASS, BERLIN, CT ALL MAKES AND MODELS ARE WELCOME, REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9AM, DRIVERS CHOICE, JUDGING STARTS AT 1200 NOON. $ DONATION FREE to the public TROPHIES, DJ, CAR PRODUCT VENDORS, CORVETTE CORRAL, FOOD, 50/50 & MORE! Trophies Awarded;; TOP 7, TOP 2 VETTES & Best in Show. Proceeds will be donated to organizations that assist CT VETERANS IN NEED. For more info contact, Vinnie: v_trig@yahoo.com or Rich: rwmill1863@yahoo.com Printing provided by: Page 26 Page 26

27 Page 1 Corvette Community Events CT Ve es for Vets Hosted by: For Corvettes Only, Connecticut Military Corvette Club and the CT Veterans Home at Rocky Hill at the CT Veterans Home in Rocky Hill Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10am 3pm Rain date June 14, 2015 See reverse side for suggested donate For more Info contact: Steve Poole TEL: Directions and meeting location All cars assemble at Rocky Hill High School. Exit 24 off RT91, go south on RT 99 and turn right on Parsonage St. then the first left on Chapin Ave, school is on the right. Leave for CT Veterans Home at 10:00AM sharp and caravan to Rocky Hill Veterans Home No food please! Page 27 Page 27

Corvette Community Events Page 2 No food please!

slippers, sneakers with Velcro laces, hats, gloves, Winter or Spring jackets, scarves Women s clothing: New socks, washable slippers, sweaters, jogging or warm-up suits, colored T- shirts,

Shampoo / Conditioner (No hotel sizes) Toothpaste / Toothbrushes Non-alcoholic mouth wash Denture cleaner / Adhesive Powder Body wash liquid soap (No hotel sizes) Baby shampoo (No hotel sizes)

28 Corvette Community Events Page 2 No food please! Fleece blankets Bibs Board games Chess / Checker sets / Cribbage boards Men s clothing: New sweatpants / sweatshirts, white socks, white undershirts (LG, XL & XXL), underwear, sweaters, washable slippers, sneakers with Velcro laces, hats, gloves, Winter or Spring jackets, scarves Women s clothing: New socks, washable slippers, sweaters, jogging or warm-up suits, colored T- shirts, walking shorts, hats, gloves, scarves, belts, Winter or Spring jackets Overnight bags/suitcases Please, standard sizes on the items listed below: Deodorant (spray or stick - Male & Female) Shampoo / Conditioner (No hotel sizes) Toothpaste / Toothbrushes Non-alcoholic mouth wash Denture cleaner / Adhesive Powder Body wash liquid soap (No hotel sizes) Baby shampoo (No hotel sizes) Disposable razors / Shaving cream Electric razors (rechargeable, new only) Electric pre-shave lotion - alcohol free Hand and body lotion Hair dryers Hair brushes / combs Portable electronics (ipod, CD players, etc) NOTE: For Corvettes Only and the Connecticut Military Corvette Club are both 501-C-3 organizations. Donations are tax deductible. Page 28 Page 28

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34 Advertising Section When looking for goods or services, check out what our members do when they re not behind the wheel!...they can provide you with the customer service you deserve! Page 34 Page 34

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Vette Set Gazette 3.0

CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND Volume 52 Issue 4 April 1 st 2016 Vette Set Gazette 3.0 Well it s March, we have celebrated St. Patrick s Day, St. Joseph s Day, welcoming daylight savings time, and by the