CLUB CORVETTE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. Sponsored by JUNE 2018 VETTE GAZETTE CLUB CORVETTE OF CONNECTICUT, INC.

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1 CLUB CORVETTE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. VETTE GAZETTE JUNE 2018 Sponsored by CLUB CORVETTE OF CONNECTICUT, INC. Page 1 P.O. Box East Haven, CT 06512

2 Page2 CLUB CORVETTE SPRING PICNIC 2018 CLUB CORVETTE OF CONNECTICUT OFFICERS PRESIDENT Jack Stacey VICE PRESIDENT Stan Griskewicz VICE PRESIDENT Dennis Krajewski TREASURER Ernie Betulia SECRETARY Sharon Tosetti DIRECTOR Susan Wadyka DIRECTOR Ivan Chasnoff CAR SHOW Ed Karedes EVENTS Les Browne WEBSITE Les Browne GOOD & WELFARE Ann Krajewski VETERANS AFFAIRS George Macary NEWSLETTER Roy Master Les Browne MEMBERSHIP Mary & Stan Griskewicz TECH ADVISOR Bob Wadyka NCRS LIAISON Ron Goldberg NCM AMBASSADOR George Sipprell NCM AMBASSADOR Kurt Ryder CLASSIFIEDS John Giorgio CLUB ATTIRE Walt Kaercher PUBLICITY & ADVERTISING George Macary PHOTOGRAPHER Sandy Hague FACEBOOK Mike Dansereau YAHOO GROUP Mike Dansereau

3 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE When writing the monthly President s Message, I always try to include some humor and keep it upbeat. This month it s going to be a bit different. This is by far the toughest Message I ve written. The passing of member Mike D Avino has had a profound effect on me. I know that everyone who knew Mike was deeply saddened upon hearing the news. I attended the wake and did my best to console Carole, knowing full well that they were just words of comfort and nothing I said would ease her pain. While preparing to write this President s Message, I began to reflect on my relationship with Michael. When I joined the Club, some 18 years ago, the only member I knew was Dennis. We had been best friends forever. It was Mike D Avino who really welcomed me into the Club. He showed a sincere interest in me. The first event I attended as a member was a Newport week-end. Mike took me under his wing. He made sure that Susan and I were included in the various activities along with the other Club Corvette of CT members. I joined Club Corvette as a proud owner of a 1969 Corvette coupe. Previously I had a minor incident with the car and it sat in my garage for a number of years. Mike urged me to get the Vette back on the road. He offered advice about where to take the car for repairs and what vendors to use for parts. I finally got the car back on the road, but it still needed some TLC. At that time everybody was talking about the 50 th Anniversary Caravan to Bowling Green. I got a call from Mike on Good Friday. He suggested that I needed a more reliable vehicle to make the trip and, of course, he knew where that vehicle was. I purchased an 88 coupe from a friend of his and enjoyed that vehicle and remembered that 50 th Anniversary celebration for many years. I have been lucky enough to have been President of this amazing Club twice and could always count on Mike to offer sound advice when it mattered. His enthusiasm for the Club and our annual show was ever-present. I can hear him now, and always will, saying, We ve got to keep it classy! As long as I m involved our annual show it will continue to be a class act! The show will go on! RIP Michael D Avino. Peace, Page3 Jack

4 Page4 AGENDA JULY 3, 2018, at 7:00 PM Local Restaurant, 850 W. Main Street (Rt. #1), Branford, CT - 203/ PLEASE BRING A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM TO THE MEETING FOR DISTRIBUTION TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES AND KITCHENS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WELCOME NEW MEMBERS JUNE MINUTES TREASURER S REPORT CORRESPONDENCE PLEASE TURN OFF CELL PHONES ALL STAN/MARY JACK ERNIE JACK OLD BUSINESS SPONSORS TBA RECENT EVENTS A. JUNE EVENTS LES/MEMBERS Club Picnic, Car Cleaning Clinic B. OTHER RECENT EVENTS MEMBERS CORVETTE MUSEUM KURT/GEORGE CAR SHOW ED FACEBOOK/YAHOO GROUP MIKE D. VETTE GAZETTE ROY CORVETTE THROW/NCRS RON CLUB APPAREL WALTER NEW BUSINESS MADISON 4 TH OF JULY PARADE LES CARLISLE DENNIS 25 TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND RHONDA/MEMBERS 25 TH ANNIVERSARY BARBECUE LES UPCOMING EVENTS LES OTHER NEW BUSINESS ALL 50/50 RAFFLE STEVE/ED NOTE: Agenda is subject to change without notice

5 Page5 THANK YOU TO THE CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS MONTH S NEWSLETTER Jack Stacey Les Browne Roy Master Sharon Tosetti Ernie Betulia Kurt Ryder Walt Kaercher Rhonda Forristall Don Byrne Ron Salamon Dennis Krajewski Lam Viores

6 Page6 Richard Martini 07/01 Robert Vantresca 07/17 Sheryl Maltagliati 07/03 Al Byrne 07/18 Rob LeDuc 07/06 Richard Stewart 07/20 Dave Zschunke 07/08 Mike Maciog 07/22 Ann Krajewski 07/09 Bob Bernstein 07/22 John Fosco 07/10 Sherri Bauder 07/24 Fran Kenny 07/14 Richard Slattery 07/28

7 NEWPORT, RI MEET AND GREET by Rhonda Forristall and Don Byrne The Newport weekend cruise began as almost all Club events do, at a restaurant: Lenny s in Branford. Ken & Barb, Sue & Bob, Gina and Bobbie met for lunch and Don joined them at the tail-end of the meal. The group then headed for I 95 and proceeded up to Mystic where we were joined by Rich & Rhonda. A short time later we arrived at our home for the weekend, the Mainstay Hotel. Jerry and Donna had arrived a day early as they often do to take in more of the local sites. George and Valerie, Dave and Nina, and Louis and Roseanna also arrived ahead of us. The event began with a dinner that evening for the 160 or so attendees. There was a full agenda set up for us on Friday. It began with a cruise to the Doris Duke mansion at Rough Point. This amazing home has about 100 rooms with a large collection of paintings, tapestries, and art objects by famous artists. It was pointed out during the tour that Doris Duke was at the forefront of preserving scores of Newport homes from becoming rundown. She used her sizable fortune to restore these homes. After the tour, members hit the waterfront restaurants for lunch. Page7 After lunch the event members headed for Fort Adams to visit the Volvo Race Village. The boats were lined up along a dock so the visitors got a good look at them. The Village had many other exhibits and venues, some with simulations as Rich discovered. (See photo right) Here he guided an 18 wheeler over a course. There was much walking involved in this aspect of the day, so I am sure Rich was happy to sit down and rest his knee as he traversed the course. Later that evening Donna and Jerry joined a few other brave souls for a 12 meter sail around the local waters. Others went out for dinner and celebrated Ken s birthday. (See photo left)

8 Page8 On Saturday we boarded trolleys for a tour of Newport. We had a very interesting guide who had many stories to share while she interacted with the whole group. She pointed out Jay Leno s new summer cottage (a huge Brownstone on the Cliff Drive) and mentioned many Leno sightings in town. We viewed many of the homes that reflected the fortunes that some of our early industrialists acquired. Homes like The Breakers (probably the grandest of the homes), The Elms (built in the style of an 18 th century French chateau), and Rosecliff (often noted for its grand staircase). We also went by St. Mary s church where John Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier were married. The trolley stopped at the Marble House, which was constructed in 1888, and was the ultimate of the time. It was built for William Vanderbilt, the grandson of the shipping and railroad tycoon. It s located on Belleview Ave and backs up to the cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. The ballroom in this house has a mural on the ceiling and gold colored walls. The dining room had two large oil paintings that defined the room. The walls were deep pink marble. It has a very large table and gilded bronze chairs that must be extremely difficult to move. A trip to the kitchen came next. There were six coal-burning stoves that had to be over 20 feet long. Food for the lavish parties that were held upstairs and in the Chinese Teahouse out by the cliff was prepared in the kitchen. (The teahouse was also the site where Club member Ken proposed to Barb several years ago.) Saturday afternoon we visited the Newport Car Museum. What a fantastic place! Cars were grouped by manufacturer and spaced far enough apart so that no one never felt crowded. There was such a variety of makes and models that the people in charge were obviously real car guys (or gals).

9 Page9 Several of the members found a connection to some of the cars for a variety of reasons. There were simulators to test your driving skills on the track and Ken and Rich tested their driving skills. (See photo right) This museum was a highlight of the trip for Don because so many autos were so well presented. He found himself going back to revisit several of the cars because it was like being lost in a candy store before becoming aware of sugar & carbs. And a room was set up for us with coffee and cookies! We ended the evening at the Atlantic Resort. There were 157 participants this weekend representing clubs from New Jersey to Ontario. Great food and dancing. We had the lucky table that won three of the raffle prizes: Rich won a tin sign, Bob won cleaning supplies, and Don won a battery tender.

10 CAPACHET, RHODE ISLAND CRUISE by Jack Stacey Well I can never say My Corvette has never seen rain again! The weather gods did not smile on the group traveling to Brown & Hopkins, located in Chepachet, RI, on Sunday, May 27. The morning began with clouds and, as predicted, rain showers followed throughout the day. The forecast and some other unexpected situations caused a few members to cancel but some of us decided to take the trip. Susan and I made our way to the I-95N rest area in Branford with our Corvette just as the rain began. Frank and Shari Bugaj, Rod and Linda DeFord, and Lam and Ria Viores arrived shortly after, all driving their Corvettes. The surprise was that Kurt Ryder, who always argues that you should drive your Corvette ( After all, it doesn t melt in the rain. ) arrived with Christine in a Chevrolet Malibu! Kurt knew that he would be relegated to the rear of our small caravan. The cruise to RI went off without a hitch, with wipers on intermittent mode. We drove directly to the parking area of the Purple Cat Winery which was one of our destinations in Chepachet. The group then headed to our main destination, the Brown & Hopkins General Store (B & H). B & H bills itself as A Destination for Generations. Opening in 1809, it is one of the oldest country stores in continuous operation. After perusing the goods, everything from penny candy to primitive cupboards, the members made their way to several antique shops surrounding B & H. We eventually all gathered back at the Purple Cat. Page10 What cruise or adventure associated with Club Corvette of CT would be complete without food? Located within the building that is home to the Purple Cat Winery and Craft Beer is the Philanthropy Tea and Coffee Company, which offers a great selection of homemade soups, salads, crepes, paninis and wraps. What makes dining here unique is that you can order soft drinks or specialty teas and coffees from Philanthropy or grab a glass of wine or craft beer from the Purple Cat to go along with your meal. As usual, the group enjoyed an extended lunch, filled with great

11 Page11 conversation, after which members made the return trip on their own. (I know that some of the members purchased bottles of wine from the selection at the Purple Cat, both for gifts and for personal consumption, before traveling home.) Despite the weather, I m pretty sure that those who attended enjoyed a leisurely day in the historic town of Chepachet.

12 MEMORIAL DAY EAST HAVEN by Jack Stacey, photos by Kurt Ryder Fortunately, the rainy weather held off for this year s Memorial Day festivities in East Haven on Monday, May 28. This year s Honored Veteran was USAF Phil VanDeusen. Phil was a Cold War Veteran, part of a crew who flew over Russia photographing various secret sites. These missions have just recently been declassified. As Chairman of the East Haven s Veteran Council, I, as well as the Town, would like to thank Barry Baiardi, Les Browne, Don Byrne, Gary Kolasa, Dennis Krajewski, George Macary, and Kurt Ryder, for making their Corvettes available to chauffer a vet to and from the Town Green. (Dennis car was unavailable so he drove mine.) This year every Corvette was occupied with a veteran. Without the participation of Club Corvette these veterans would have difficulty getting to the Green and would perhaps would have been unable to participate. Club Corvette of CT and their program of Vets in Vettes have partnered with the town of East Haven for several years and it is most appreciated by the Town, by American Legion Post 89, and by the East Haven Veteran s Council who sponsor the event each year. Page12 The town and I look forward to the continuous support and participation of Club Corvette of CT in our military celebrations.

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14 Page14 That s Jack Stacey in the red jacket.

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16 Page16 EIGHTH ANNUAL CLUB CORVETTE SPRING PICNIC photos by Dennis Krajewski, Ron Salamon, and Lam Viores

17 Page17 HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACK

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20 FUTURE EVENTS AND NEWSLETTER ARTICLES If you have an idea for an event or cruise, contact Les Browne at: to discuss your idea. Do you have a favorite hometown restaurant that you think members would enjoy? the information to me and we will try to set up a dinner at that location during one of the upcoming months. Les Browne lgbrowne@sbcglobal.net We really need your help in writing articles for the newsletter. You have responded very well with photos of events, but we also need more articles. Anyone who organizes an event should prepare a write-up for the newsletter after the event or ask someone in the group to do it. You don t have to be concerned with the spelling or grammar - I ll take care of that. That s my job as editor. I also look forward to any tips you can contribute to the newsletter to help your fellow members. Let s try to continue the Tips From Members section of the Vette Gazette, similar to what you see in your car magazines. Send your inputs directly to my roybluevette@optonline.net Do not send them through the Yahoo group . Thank you. Page20 Roy Master roybluevette@optonline.net

21 Page21 CLUB CORVETTE JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS by Les Browne June 5 th General Membership Meeting Local Restaurant on the Hill in Branford at 7:00 PM June 9 th Innovation Restorations Open House 9:00 AM Food, Music and Cars 50 Capital Dr., Suite B, Wallingford For details, give them a call June 10 th 8 th Annual Club Corvette of Ct Spring Picnic Hammonasset State Park under Pavilion #2 - Food, fun, music and a general good time Reservations are required because we need a headcount for this event. For additional information contact Stan Griskewicz at: griskewicz@sbcglobal.net June 26 th E-Board Meeting Local Restaurant on the Hill in Branford at 7:00 PM June 30 th Car Cleaning and Judging Class - Come and learn all that you ever wanted to know about cleaning your Corvette, but were afraid to ask!! Where: George s Garage 9:00 AM to Noon See flyer for directions For more info, George at: gmvetteracer@aol.com

22 Upcoming Events July 3 rd General Membership Meeting Local Restaurant on the Hill in Branford at 7:00 PM July 4 th Madison 4 th of July Parade - Parade steps off at 11:00 AM Formation time is 9:30 to 10:45 in the marshaling area in front of Stop & Shop. After that time you will not be allowed into the marshaling area. Driving directions can be found on the flyer. For questions, contact Les at: lgbrowne@sbcglobal.net Car Show Weekend July 6, 7 & 8 All Hands On-Deck We need everyone s help to make the show a success!!!!! Pre-show Activities o Judging Class Whether you are a new judge or a seasoned veteran. Classes will be held and everyone is encouraged to attend: o At the Car Cleaning Clinic o Each Wednesday at the Heavenly Donuts Cruise night o Before each of the business meetings in the parking lot Page22 o Raffle Table Items o Items can be brought to any Club activity or on the day of the car show. see Joyce Baiardi or Judy Townsend these items can be Corvette or car related but they do not need to be. They can be whatever you like, be creative. Ask yourself, Would I like to win this item?

23 July 6 th Stuffing Goodie Bags 6:00 PM at McDermott Auto Group Yes, we will feed you. July 7 th Set-up for the Car Show at Moroso s in Guilford 8:00 AM Bring blowers, rakes, and brooms to help clean up the site. July 8 th The 26 th All Corvette Show & Swap Meet Moroso Performance Products Guilford, CT All hands on deck 7:00 AM July 15 th rain date July 31 st E-Board Meeting Local Restaurant on the Hill in Branford at 7:00 PM Save these Dates Aug 12 th 25 th Anniversary Celebration Come celebrate our 25 th anniversary at Clinton Country Club. Enjoy a relaxing leisurely Sunday afternoon BBQ. Menu: steak, shrimp, & ribs, corn-on-the-cob, salads. Coffee, tea and soda are included and we will have a 25 th Anniversary birthday cake for dessert. Cost is $45 per person. We will have some friendly competition. The Club pro is organizing a putting and chipping contest. Whether you are a golfer or not, come and have some fun. There will be a sign-up sheet at the monthly meeting. Page23 Aug th Corvettes at Carlisle - Register for your Fun Field pass now!!! Don t forget your club affiliation when you sign-up. As usual, we will have several cruises leaving for Carlisle. Meeting places and times will be discussed at the monthly meeting.

24 Page24 Thursday Aug 23 rd Dennis Krajewski s cruise from Heavenly Donuts Meet 6:00 AM and leave 6:30 AM SHARP. Dennis will do a drive-by at the Commuter Lot, Exit #11, I-84 West Bound at 7:30. Let Dennis know you are coming so that you do not get left behind. Contact him at: dwk1@sbcglobal.net Oct 19 th 21 st Join us for our 25 th Anniversary Cruise to Lake George We will be staying in the Fort William Henry Grand Hotel and will visit the Fort William Henry Museum, the Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga, N.Y., and a private Corvette collection. Mark your calendar. More details will be forthcoming. CORVETTE CRUISE NIGHTS East Haven Village Family Restaurant Dinner every Thursday evening Meet around 6:00 p.m. or later for dinner and conversation. Join us!!! Heavenly Donuts Every Wednesday night throughout the season p.m. weather permitting For info contact Jeff at: firewoodjef@att.net

25 Page25 A MESSAGE FROM RANDY FLOCK Subject: MIM R&R Hi Everyone, Registration for the National Corvette Museum's MIM at the Stonewall Resort in West Virginia is open. This was one of our stops in Join Judy and me for some fun and relaxation. West Virginia - Wild and Wonderful. Check it out at the Museum's website Thanks, Randy and Judy

26 2018 "Rallye for a Cure" We look forward to bringing you a day of open roads and beautiful vistas, while raising awareness and funds for a great cause. Come out for the 2018 "Rallye for a Cure and support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation! We will start at Jaguar Hartford, and end at the Palmer Motorsports for a lap on the track! Register online today! Will you be in the driver's club this year? Copyright 2018 Rallye for a Cure. All rights reserved. Page26 Rallye for a Cure 6 Barksdale Road West Hartford, CT 06117

27 Page27 Watkins Glen International, 2790 County Route 16, Watkins Glen, NY, SAHLEN'S SIX HOURS OF THE GLEN June 28-July 1, CORVETTE CORRAL PACKAGE $17O PACKAGE (Two Tickets) Two 4-Day General Admission Tickets Two Corvette Owner Hospitality KAdmissions for Saturday and Sunday One 4-Day Corvette Corral Infield KParking Pass Appearances by Corvette Racing Team Also includes: K- Garage Access K- Food and Beverage (Sunday only) K- Parade Lap (Limited Availability) K- Daily Raffles K- Guest Speakers Saturday and Sunday $105 PACKAGE (One Ticket) One 4-Day General Admission Ticket One Corvette Owner Hospitality KAdmissions for Saturday and Sunday One 4-Day Corvette Corral Infield KParking Pass Appearances by Corvette Racing Team Also includes: K- Garage Access K- Food and Beverage (Sunday only) K- Parade Lap (Limited Availability) K- Daily Raffles K- Guest Speakers Saturday and Sunday LIMITED AVAILABILITY! EXPIRES JUNE 16, 2018 OR UNTIL SOLD OUT PRICING SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE FEES

28 Page28 Club Corvette of Connecticut 4 th of July Parade in Madison If you have any questions contact Les at lgbrowne@sbcglobal.net or call Parade Steps off at 11:00 AM Formation time is 9:30 to 10:45. After that you will not be allowed into the marshaling area. Directions; From I-95 North or South; Take Exit # 61 Madison Rt. #79 from the North turn left at the end of Exit Ramp from the South turn right at the end of Exit Ramp Southbound on Rt. # 79 At 2 nd Stop light.7 miles Rt. #1 Boston Post Rd proceed straight through the intersection around behind downtown. Stop & Shop will be on your Right Turn right at the 1 st driveway into the parking lot The marshaling area is the Stop & Shop parking lot we will be on the East end of the parking lot. From Rt. #1 Boston Post Rd; From the North/East (Old Saybrook, Clinton); Continue past Hammonassett State Park to Downtown Madison Go through Downtown turn left at the Wachovia Bank Follow the road until you see the Stop & Shop Parking lot on your right Enter the parking lot through the 1st driveway we will be on the East end of the parking lot. From the South/West (New Haven, Guilford); Follow Rt. #1 past the Madison Town Green on your left 100 yds on your right will be the Wachovia Bank turn right Follow the road until you see the Stop & Shop Parking lot on your right Enter the parking lot through the 1st driveway we will be on the East end of the parking lot.

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32 25 th ANNIVERSARY CRUISE LAKE GEORGE WEEKEND OCTOBER 19 21, 2018 The Anniversary Committee has put together a weekend package. The high lights of the itinerary are listed below. Questions can be directed to Rhonda and Rich Forristall, Sue and Bob Wadyka, Joyce and Barry Baiardi, or Pat McPherson and Judy Townsend. We have set aside 30 rooms, based on the interest from last month s meeting. It will be important for those interested to call the hotel as soon as possible to book your room. FRIDAY OCT 19 th Drive to Lake George. Bob and Sue Wadyka will lead the cruise from their end of the state. There will be one pit stop about half way to La ke George. Rich and Rhonda will lead a separate group up RT 9 to the Mass Pike, meeting up with the first group at the rest stop. We will continue all together to the hotel. This is approximately a 3 hour cruise. Check -in is 4 p.m. Fort William Henry Hotel Package Inclusions and Rates: 2 Nights Lodging (Room types listed below) Friday night: The Gold Package Cocktail Reception Saturday night: The Lake George Buffet All taxes and service charges Page32 PACKAGE PRICE PER ROOM TYPE GRAND LAKE: Single Occupancy - $421.27/ Double Occupancy - $ per person

33 GRAND MTN: Single Occupancy - $379.09/ Double Occupancy - $ per person PREMIUM LAKE: Single Occupancy - $334.69/ Double Occupancy - $ per person PREMIUM MTN: Single Occupancy - $312.49/ Double Occupancy - $ per person *Bar service each night will be on a cash basis and is not included in the above package prices. Billing Arrangements: Each individual is responsible for paying all package charges and incidental charges. Please note: packages are inclusive and cannot be broken apart. Individual Cancellation: Individuals may cancel without penalty up to 72 hours before arrival. After that time they will be charged a one night s room rate. Breakfast: is not included in this package. People will purchase breakfast on their own. The hotel wanted an $18 package per person, per day, plus tax and gratuity. There are plenty of cheaper opportunities around in close proximity to the hotel and even in the hotel. Friday Afternoon activities: No structured events are planned. Everyone should feel free to explore on their own. Fort William Henry is free and onsite, or walk downtown or along the lake. Fort William Henry was a British fort at the southern end of Lake George, in the province of New York. It is the site of notorious atrocities committed by the Huron tribes against the surrendered British and provincial troops following a successful French siege in That event was portrayed in James Fenimore Cooper's novel, The Last of the Mohicans. There are stunning views from the battlements of the fort. Friday Oct 19 evening Gold Package Cocktail Reception in Fort Edward Room at the hotel Cash Bar. This includes 4 hot appetizers of our choice, 4 cold appetizers and a chef attended pasta station. (Served for 2 hours) Saturday Oct 20 th 9:30 am Meet in the lobby Page33 We will be traveling to the Saratoga Auto Museum in Saratoga, NY, formerly a bottling plant. This is a 45 minute journey south. The first floor houses a changing exhibit. The second floor houses a permanent display of New York Racing. Cost: Adults 65+: $6.00 Group Tours: Groups receive discounted admission and enjoy an hour-long tour led by trained volunteer docents or Museum staff. Rhonda will be contacting the Museum to arrange this. We will be collecting the cost of this trip separately.

34 Page34 LUNCH ON OUR OWN, MEETING BACK AT HOTEL AT 2:00 PM. Rhonda will be providing a list of restaurants and directions. At 2:30 pm we will be traveling south to the MAGIC FOREST AMUSMENT PARK. DON T PANIC IF IT IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Jack Gillette will give us an opportunity to view his private corvette collection. I believe the collection is now up to 52 vettes! He has a 53 with the window sticker still on the window. His collection of 61 s encompasses every color made that year. October 20: Saturday night dinner buffet at the hotel (time to be determined) Buffet includes soup, salad, 1 chicken entrée, 1 fish entrée and a beef carving station, vegetable and starch with 2 desserts. Cash Bar October 21: Sunday At this time there are no planned activities. However, there are several options available if you want to do something before the trip home. Saratoga Casino is 20 minutes away Fort Ticonderoga is 1 hour away beautiful lake cruise Adirondack Winery Canada St or cruise Upper Hudson Valley Wine Trail Adirondack Craft Brewing Co. Trail and map Lake George Distillery Co. Adirondack Pub and Brewing Co. - Coopers Cave Ale Co. Shopping Antique shops galore within easy driving distance from Lake George Please call the hotel to book your room as soon as possible. Call

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36 On Friday, April 27 as part of the Michelin NCM Bash, General Motors held their annual event seminar providing an update on Corvette. With the 2019 model year starting earlier than usual, most of the details had already been released. But the team at Chevrolet saved one fun piece of news for the event attendees. Corvette Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter and Corvette Product Marketing Manager Harlan Charles were joined on stage by GM Bowling Green Assembly Body and Paint Manager Chuck Valentini who brought two surprise show and tell items to accompany the announcement of two new colors. Displayed were rear quarter panels featuring the new blue exterior color, Elkhart Lake Blue, and the new Shadow Gray. Elkhart Lake replaces Admiral Blue while Shadow replaces Watkins Glen Gray. Watkins Glen Gray, as of April 3, 2018, was the third most popular color for 2019 Corvettes with 15%. Admiral Blue was the 7th with 5 % of the 7070 produced. Timing for the color swaps is as follows: GJ1 Shadow Gray (replacing G7Q Watkins Glen Gray) Page36 May 17: G7Q Watkins Glen Gray Last Day to Order June 18: Last Day of Production June 28: GJ1 Shadow Gray Available to Order August 6: First Day of Production

37 Page37 There are no more allocations of Watkins Glen Gray for ZR1 GS7 Elkhart Lake Blue (replacing GTR Admiral Blue) June 28: GTR Admiral Blue Last Day to Order August 13: Last Day of Production August 30: GS7 Elkhart Lake Blue Available to Order October 1: First Day of Production In an interview with WBKO Television, Chuck shared some information on the new paint shop, explaining how it enables the Plant to create colors like the new hues. The new paint shop we just installed certainly is a key enabler to it. We have a lot better technology and are able to control the spray a lot better than what we used to do in the past. Chuck added that the new blue shade is more metallic than that of their Admiral Blue Metallic option, and the new gray metallic takes on a lighter shade than previous gray colors, along with being a tinge greener. This is also a different paint formula that we use in our new shop. And that s allowed us to push the limits a little bit more on paint pigments, and how we are attaining color positions, he said. MUSEUM EXHIBITS Louis to LeMans: History of Chevrolet Racing The Museum s Exhibit Hall has once again been transformed to feature a special themed display. For a period of about seven months, that theme focuses on Chevrolet racing history. The story of Chevrolet racing is told from the early days of Louis Chevrolet as a racing driver for Buick, through the AMA ban on racing, to Chevrolet Racing s involvement in NASCAR, and the Le Mans winning Corvettes. Significant stories are told through the display of various cars and artifacts, from engines including one from a C5-R, and a fuel injection cutaway, to race suits and more. The exhibit will run until January 4, 2019.

38 NCM EXPERIENCE Corvette owners have the opportunity to participate in the NCM Experience a program that offers owners a unique experience with their Corvette at the National Corvette Museum. Corvette owners can schedule a special visit to the Museum, where their Corvette receives an exterior cleaning and is then displayed on the floor of the Museum delivery area, similar to the highly requested R8C Program. Guests are given a VIP Museum tour as part of the program, and are also given a one-year individual membership to the Museum, commemorative wall plaque, silver decal recognizing participation in the program, and an individual photograph in front of the Museum weather permitting. Experiences can also be viewed world-wide via our live webcams. Cost of the Experience program is $500.00, due at the time of scheduling. Program participants will also receive a numbered Flint brick, a dealer brochure for your model year Corvette (not all years available), a C-Magic sample pack, and the opportunity to discuss maintenance tips and seek automotive advice from our staff mechanic. Additionally, customers have the opportunity to purchase special merchandise showcasing the NCM Experience logo, bricks in a special commemorative section, and build sheets/window stickers if available, during the program presentation. Whether you want to present your spouse with a Corvette as a gift, or pass your Corvette down to your child, the NCM Experience creates an opportunity to celebrate that special occasion. Additional information on the NCM Experience is available by contacting Museum Delivery Program Manager Shane Webb at: shane@corvettemuseum.org or call (800) / (270) Lori Bieschke is also available to assist. She can be reached at lori@corvettemuseum.org or call (800) / (270) **Customers participating in the NCM Experience after June 16, 2017 will not receive a tour of the Corvette Assembly Plant on the day of their Experience. However, when tours resume (approximately January 2019), we will provide a complimentary tour. Please subscribe to NCM enews for future updates. Page38 June 20-23: Barrett Jackson Northeast, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT (NCM Attending)

39 CLUB CORVETTE OF CT CUSTOMIZED THROW BLANKET This is a customized throw blanket produced by KTCustom Throws for our Club. It is the Club's logo stitched in Black & Red threads on a cream colored background and measures 4' X 6' in size. If this is something you would like to have to display our Club logo in your home or Corvette, please fill out the order form below and send it with a check made out to Club Corvette of CT in the amount of $44.00, which includes shipment directly to your home. Send check to: Ronald Goldberg 175 Sunrise Hill Circle Orange, CT (203) NOTE: In December 2016 the Board decided that the Club will stock a few of these throw blankets. See Ron Goldberg. ORDER FORM Club Corvette of CT Custom Throw Blanket Ship to this address NAME ADDRESS (NO P.O.Box) CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE NO. Page39 Please $44.00 each Total Cost Check #

40 Page40 To place an ad, please contact John Giorgio via or call fax Note: Your ad must be in by the 5 th of each month. Six months free for Club members. =============================================== 2007 CORVETTE COUPE FOR SALE Velocity Yellow 3LT Jim Foote 30,000 Miles 860/ Speed Paddle-shift automatic james.foote@snet.net Tinted Plexiglass roof $26,500 New Michelin Pilot run-flat tires Updated nav. Heads-up display Heated leather seats 1979 L-82 CORVETTE COUPE FOR SALE 15,000 Original Miles Ask for Bill One Owner 203/ L 350 CID V8 w/ 4-BBL T-Top $28,500 or best offer Automatic Transmission Air Conditioning Power Windows and Locks Factory 8-Track Player

41 Page CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE FOR SALE 73,000 Miles Chris Anderson One Owner 203/ /390 HP VIN S / Speed Asking $35,000 Older Restoration Numbers Matching Runs Great

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43 McDermott Chevrolet #1 Corvette Dealer in Connecticut New Corvettes 2016/2017 MSRP Club Price: 2017 Grand Sport Black/Red Grand Sport Coupe CC17052 Black 3LT Stunner! $86, $72, Grand Sport Torch Red/Jet Black Grand Sport Coupe CT17074 Red HOT 3LT for Summer! $88, $73, Grand Sport Admiral Blue/Jet Black Grand Sport Coupe CC17082 Blue 3LT baby - ready to Roll! $89, $74, Page Grand Sport Racing Yellow Tintcoat/Jet Black Grand Sport Coupe CC LT - doesn't get better than THIS!!! $91, $76,318.00

44 Page Grand Sport Racing Watkins Glen Gray/ Tension Blue Grand Sport Coupe CC17372 Collector Edition - SMOKIN'! 2017 Grand Sport Coupe 2LT White CC17103 White HOT for Cruisin'! $89, $74, $80, $66, Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible 3LT Blade Silver Metallic CP6850 2,640 miles $66, $66, For More Information Please Contact: Kevin Syombathy General Manager Bill Sam General Sales Manager Jake Ray Pre-Owned Manager Kaitlin McDermott Internet Sales Manager Phone: Toll Free: kmcdermott@mcdermottauto.net

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46 Page46 News from Club Clothing The wind shirts that I ordered after last month s meeting were available on Monday, just in time for the June meeting. It appeared to me that all the members who ordered a wind shirt were delighted with it. The only bad news is the color Sand is on backorder and will not be available until October. The other 4 colors (Red, Royal Blue, Navy Blue and Black) are available. I can say now that I have seen all the colors and they are all very nice. The following photos show the embroidery on Royal, Red and Black. I neglected to get a picture of Navy. ROYAL RED BLACK The order for the wind shirts is attached. The price is $35.00 for Small through XL and $38.00 for XXL. Our Vendor, Galli, will be coming to our Corvette show and has offered to bring with them any duffle bags ordered by members without the shipping charge. The duffle bags cost $45.00 and must be pre-paid. If you would like a duffle bag, please send me the attached order form plus a $45.00 check for each bag. I am going to place the order with Galli no later than Tuesday, June 12th. Please me at walt.kaercher@comcast.net or call my cell (203) with any questions. Thanks! Walt Kaercher

47 Page47 Wind Shirt Order Form To celebrate Club Corvette s 25 th anniversary, we are offering members the opportunity to buy a wind shirt with a special 25 th anniversary embroidered design. The shirts will be available in sizes between Small and XXL in five colors, black, navy, royal blue, red, and sand (Sand is back ordered to October). The price is $35 except for XXL which is $38. The Club will not be ordering wind shirts for inventory. If you would like a wind shirt, please complete this order form and pre-pay. Member s Name: Member s Address Member s Phone Number: Member s Color (circle one) Black Navy Royal Red Sand (Sand is back ordered to October) Size (circle one) Small Medium Large X-L ($35.00) XXL ($38.00) Payment (circle one) Cash Check (payable to Club Corvette of CT) Send order form and check to: Contact Info: Walt Kaercher 109 Flat Rock Road Branford, CT walt.kaercher@comcast.net (203)

48 Page48 Duffle Bag Order Form Made to travel, The Port Authority Sports Duffle has a large easy access main compartment and two separate end pockets for shoes and clothes. 1,680 denier two-tone dobby and 600 denier polyester Two flat zippered pockets on each end for smaller items Zippered front pocket Detachable, adjustable, padded shoulder strap Padded carrying handle Removable bottom board for added load support Dimensions:13 h x 24 w x 11.5 d; Approx. 3,588 cubic inches. (about 10 times the size of a typical Corvette engine!) The Club is not going to inventory this item. We need to order at least 5 bags to get free shipping. All bags have to be pre-paid before we place the order. Member s Name: Member s Address Member s Phone Number: Logo (circle one) C1-C2-C3 C4-C5-C6 C-5-C6-C7 Number of Bags Check # Send order form and check to: Contact Info: $45.00 = $.00 (make check payable to Club Corvette of CT) Walt Kaercher 109 Flat Rock Road Branford, CT walt.kaercher@comcast.net (203)

49 Page49 3 ½ PATCHES ARE AVAILABLE They have an iron-on backing or they can be sewn on for a more permanent application. The cost is $3.00 each. See Roy Master at a meeting or an event if you would like to purchase these patches.