Club Officers Secretary Linda Slothower

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1 Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, Arkansas Corvette Times April, 2014 Newsletter Editors: Linda and Gordon Slothower Newsletter deadline: Pictures, articles, items for sale must be to the editor by noon on Wednesday after the monthly meeting. President Jeff Hunter Vice-President Richard Nauert Club Officers Secretary Linda Slothower Treasurer Joanna Peak President s Corner ~ Jeff Hunter Dear Corvetters, Thanks to Richard Nauert for leading the meeting on Monday. Finally it seems like spring weather has arrived well at least until next week. We sure had a good group go on the cruise to Fort Smith a couple weeks ago. Employees at Mac-A-Doodles and a couple other stops on our drive were out taking pictures of all our beautiful Corvettes. It was a nice day and, other than Richard and Joanna Peak losing part of their muffler, I think everyone had a good time. Seventeen people went to Monte Ne for dinner in March. This month s second Thursday get-together will be at Las Palmas restaurant in Rogers on the 10th at 7:00. Thanks to Richard and Birgit Nauert for planning this outing. Please make suggestions if you have ideas for a cruise or dinner out with the club. We are making good progress on planning the car show. Thanks to everyone who has been working on it. I think 2014 will be our best show ever. On Saturday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend, Sharon and I hope you will plan to come out to our place on Beaver Lake. Last year we had quite a few people there and everyone seemed to have a good time. Randy Imbeau and I will be making Cuban pork in my special hog smoker. The cost for the meat will be around $15 a couple and we ask that you each bring a side dish and your choice of adult beverages. If it sounds like we mostly just drive and eat, well, that s about right. Happy driving everyone! Jeff

2 Next Club Meeting: Our next regular meeting will be May 5, :00 p.m. at Western Sizzlin 3492 West Sunset Avenue in Springdale 2104 Car Show Planning Meeting: Sunday, April 27, 2:00 p.m. Homewood Suites Hotel 4302 W. Walnut St., Rogers All members are invited to join us and get involved in our club s annual fund raising project. We have a lot of fun planning and hosting the show. All proceeds go to this year s selected charities: P.A.L. (Police Athletic League) and Compassion House. Mark Your Calendars!!! NWA Corvette Club Summer s End Corvette Show August 22 and 23, 2014 Update from the Car Show Committee The flyers are printed and ready for distribution at upcoming car shows. Entertainment will be provided by Jones n-leah on Friday night. T-shirts have been ordered and should be ready for pick-up at the next meeting. Pinnacle Hills Mall has offered to help with a huge advertising push for our car show using it s more than 40,000 contacts through it s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Richard is working on the press release. Car Show Volunteers Needed Thank you to the many NWACC members who have already volunteered. If you would like to help out with any area of the car show, contact one of the co-chairs: Jeff Hunter, Richard Peak or Jack Lovin. We need your help for Friday night and Saturday registration, car show judging runners, car show signage erection and tear-down, car show parking Saturday morning; help gathering silent auction items, and everyone is requested to bring door prizes. My Collection Show at Gravette Museum - Our club has been invited to show their cars at the Gravette Museum My Collection Show on Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Let Linda Slothower know by Wednesday, April 16 if you will be there so they can have a count for free lunch. Club By-Laws - Proposed Update At the February 10, 2014 regular business meeting of the Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club an oversight committee was formed and approved. One of the functions of the committee is the annual review the club s by-laws. An extensive review of the by-laws will be conducted. In the interim the committee is proposing some minor housekeeping. The last page of the by-laws contains item numbers 2 and 3. There is no title for the items. The committee recommends that these two items be deleted from the by-laws. Additionally the committee proposed to add: ARTICLE XI CLUB EXPENDITURES 1. Motions by club members may be made at any business meeting as outlined in Article III of these by-laws for any expenditure of club funds in the amount of $100 or less. A second of the motion is then required with time allowed for discussion. After discussion, the motion is voted on by club members present for approval or non approval. Majority vote of club members in attendance will carry the fate of the motion. 2. All other motions for expenditure of club funds shall be made and published in the minutes of newsletter for the month the motion is made. A second of the motion is then required with time allowed for discussion. After discussion the motion is tabled until the next business meeting. At the next business meeting the motion will be brought back to the floor for discussion. After discussion, the motion is voted on by club members present for approval or non approval. Majority vote of club members in attendance will carry the fate of the motion.

3 Corvette Shows 2014 Car Shows Hot Springs Corvette Weekend - May 1-3, 2014, Austin Hotel and Convention Center, Hot Springs, Arkansas. Our members usually stay at Embassy Suites (also connected to the convention center). Featured events for this indoor show include a barbecue, fashion show, poker run, parade through Hot Springs National Park, valve-cover races, catfish/chicken and homemade pie dinner. For more information and to register visit: id=795536&module_id= Route 66 Oklahoma Corvette Roundup - May 9-10, 2014, Hafer Park, South Bryant Avenue and East 9th St., Edmond, Oklahoma. Early registration at Fairfield Inn 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.; cruise on Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; reception and chili following. Saturday registration at Hafer Park 8:00-10:00 a.m.; judging 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; awards at 2:00 p.m. Registration form and additional information at: Bloomington Gold - June 27-29, 2014, University of Illinois Campus, Champaign, Illinois. For more information and to register visit: Summer s End Corvette Show - August 22-23, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers. Early registration and social time, burgers, hotdogs, chicken, etc., silent auction, live music Friday evening at Homewood Suites Rogers. Awards dinner at Holiday Inn, Springdale. Registration form is available at: Corvette Funfest - September 18-21, 2014, Effingham, Illinois. Honoring Vets with Vettes. For more information visit: Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend - October 2-5. This show is a weekend full of events. Our club, along with Hawg Country organize and host the Parade of Champions on Saturday, October 4 at 8:00 p.m. For details on all the activities and for a registration form, visit Vettes for Warriors Corvette Rally, Harrison, Arkansas will be November 8, No other information available at this time. All-Car Shows Roaring to Go Car Show and Swap Meet - April 12, 2014, Kent Rylee Automotive Solutions, 2100 South 8th Street, Rogers, Arkansas. Registration 8:00-10:00 a.m. Car show 10:00 a.m. - noon. Benefitting the Rogers Lions Club. $20 registration before April 5. For more information and registration form: Rockin in the Route - April 26, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Kellog Lake Park, Carthage Missouri, on Route 66. Sponsored by the Southwest Missouri Stang Gang. Two Corvette classes. $15 until April 14; $20 after. Registration and flyer at: Dogwood Car & Truck Show - sponsored by the Cassville, Missouri Chamber of Commerce, May 3, 2014, on the square in downtown Cassville. Registration form and additional information at: Children s Miracle Network & Walmart Cars, Bikes & BBQ Show - May 10, 2014, Melvin Ford Park, South 8th Street, Bentonville, Arkansas. Begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be live music, great tasting food by vendors from around the U.S. and of course some sweet rides! Help support Children s Miracle Network Hospitals and Arkansas Children s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. Contact Nathan at or nathan.j.skelton@wal-mart.com with questions. For more information visit Continued on next page

4 All-Car Shows Continued Mudtown Days Car, Truck & Bike Show - May 31, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Ward Nail Park, Lowell, Arkansas. Registration 9:00-11:00 a.m.; awards at 1:00 p.m. $20 registration fee. mudtowndays.lowellarkansas.gov/activities/car-show/ Gateway Swap Meet and Car Show - June 6 and 7, Gateway City Park, Gateway, Arkansas. Plenty of 20 x 30 spaces. $30 for two days. Free admission. Lots of automotive parts. Food vendors, Raffle, Car Show. Crafters welcome. Contact: , buzzhouston@centurytel.net Other Car Shows and Events We have been notified of the shows above. For additional car shows and other activities visit Adam s Premium Car Care Detail Clinic - Saturday, April 26, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Everett Chevrolet, 1159 N 45th St., Springdale, Arkansas. Join Mike Griffith with Ram Jet Wax Products for a day of hands-on detailing fun! The clinic and lunch are free. RSVP so they have a count for lunch: You will need to be a forum member and will receive info on sales when you register. Stingray School Maximizes Chevrolet Driving Experience Chevrolet offers discounts on Ron Fellows driving course for new Corvette owners PAHRUMP, Nevada - Chevrolet is helping owners get the most from their new Corvette Stingray through the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School. A two-day program is available to new 2014 Corvette Stingray owners for $1,000 - a $1,500 reduction from the standard rate. Developed and managed by legendary Corvette racer Ron Fellows, the performance driving curriculum is designed to accommodate drivers of all skill levels and is held at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club, in Pahrump, Nevada. We designed the Corvette Stingray to make its owners better drivers through technologies such as the Driver Mode Selector, Active Rev Match, electronic limited-slip differential and more, said Tim Mahoney, chief marketing officer global Chevrolet. Through the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School, they ll learn to optimize those technologies to delve deeper into the Corvette s capabilities, resulting in a more exciting and fulfilling driving experience. The discount from Chevrolet is good for one year from the retail purchase of a new Corvette Stingray and is applicable only to the original owner - and only one attendee per vehicle is eligible for the discount. Attendees are responsible for travel and accommodation costs. For complete details on the program, visit the Corvette Owners Information Page where you can register online for classes. Owners do not have to bring their personal Stingray to Nevada. The school uses a fleet of Corvette Stingrays for instruction, and the program includes a 1-night stay in a track-side luxury condominium. Participants also have full access to Club Spring Mountain amenities. We are proud to be the official high-performance driving school for Chevrolet and the Corvette Stingray, said Ron Fellows. Our goal is to ensure every driver leaves with enhanced driving skills, more confidence on the street and track, and, most of all, a deeper understanding of his or her Corvette s capabilities and how to safely enjoy the car to its fullest. Along with class instruction, participants will spend extensive time driving the Stingray on Spring Mountain s world-class road course. Three levels of instruction are offered, covering novice track drivers to those with more experience. It s more than simply going fast and learning when to turn and apply the throttle, says Fellows. Mind speed and decision making are key elements in the high performance world and our car control exercises and ontrack training will help drivers to improve their ability to process information quickly and accurately, resulting in a better coordination of eyes, hands, and feet to improve their driving skill. It s great fun - and drivers will definitely challenge their limits to find the Corvettes.

5 Meeting Minutes ~ Linda Slothower MINUTES Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club April 7, 2014 The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Vice President Richard Nauert who filled in for President Jeff Hunter. Treasurer Joanna Peak reported a balance of $10, in treasury at end of the month. The treasurer s report was approved. Minutes from the last meeting were approved. New Business Jack Lovin encouraged members to attend Hot Springs Weekend the first weekend in May. A lot of our members go and we have lots of camaraderie. We stay at Embassy Suites. The show is inside the convention center attached to the Austin Hotel. It starts Friday evening, goes through Saturday, and we come home on Sunday. Jack will lead a group going down on Thursday. We will leave from the Guesthouse Hotel near the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd. and I-540 in Fayetteville at 11:00 a.m. The group will eat at CJ S Butcher Boy Burgers in Russleville on the way down and at Porterhouse Steak House Friday night about 7:30. Embassy Suites has free breakfast plus free drinks for two hours each evening. Richard Nauert will lead a group going down on Friday. Sharon Hunter reported on the cruise March 30. A group of 13 cars met at Mac-A-Doodles, then went south to Ft. Smith via Hwy 71. Some of the group stopped at Lake Ft. Smith on the way home. Everyone was just ready to get out and go somewhere, and we had a lot of fun. Richard encouraged anyone to organize a cruise. Anyone can put on by anyone at any time. Take pictures so we can show them at our meetings. New Members - Phil and Carolyn Sears have a 1999 pewter silver rag top. They had a 1972 in the 80 s. They used to be motorcyclists. Darlene & Tom Hatfield were also introduced. They have a 2012 white GS. Car Shows - Jim McMillen reported that the car shows about which he has received information are the same as reported in the March newsletter. David Adams told the group about the Adams Detail Clinic at Everett Chevrolet on April 26. They asked that anyone who plans to attend to rsvp on the ramjet web site. Old Business Richard Peak told the group about changes suggested by the oversight committee to the club s by-laws: Motions may be made by club members at any meeting. If the expenditure request is for less than $100, the suggested change would allow a majority vote at the same meeting will determine if the motion is carried or denied. For amounts over $100, the motion would be proposed one month. At the next meeting, motion is reread and the majority attending that meeting will decide. The committee will re-write this section of the by-laws which will be published in the newsletter this month, then the members will vote at next month s meeting. New member packets were handed out to a few new members. Birthdays and anniversaries for April were recognized. Jeff Hunter had suggested that whoever hands out the most business cards for the month (on the honor system) receives a prize. They will receive a prize. If you see a Corvette that doesn t belong to the club, give them a card. Our new cards have information on our car show on the back. Birgit Nauert reported that 17 people went to Monte Ne Chicken on March 13. Every second Thursday of the month we will have an outing or event. This Thursday at 7:00 p.m. we will go to Las Palmas in downtown Rogers on 2nd Street and Poplar for dinner. Jeff and Sharon Hunter will host Vettes at Eden s Bluff on Saturday May 24 (Memorial Day Weekend). You are invited to arrive at 4:00 p.m. We will eat at 5:00. Jeff Hunter and Randy Imbeau will prepare Cuban style pork in Jeff s smoker. They ask that everyone bring side dishes. We will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting. The cost will be approximately $15 per couple. Continued on next page

6 Minutes continued from previous page Richard interviewed Tom and Darlene Hatfield, Fayetteville, Steve and Lynn Patton, Rogers, Nancy Layton, Springdale, and new members Phil and Carolyn Sears, Grove, Oklahoma. Saturday night cruise-ins are starting up. The only ones we have information on at this time are at the Bella Vista Sonic on the last Saturday night of the month. The other one is in Cassville on Hwy. 112 at the VFW building, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Larry Daniels started this cruise-in.. Randy Imbeau reported on Corvette Weekend in Eureka Springs. It will be the first weekend in October. Flyers are available. David Hyden asked Secretary Linda Slothower to work on a President s welcome letter to give to new members. Linda will have it ready at the next meeting. Jon Simmonds sells car at Chevrolet of Fayetteville at the Autopark. They are the major sponsor of our car show. While he sells other brands, too, Jon sells Corvettes. He told about the C-7 Corvettes they have in stock. John invited any member to come drive one. Gordon Slothower mentioned that Chevrolet s latest incentive to buy a new Corvette is $1,000 off Spring Mountain Corvette Driving School for one year from date of purchase. Learn how to drive. Located just west of Las Vegas, the package includes a one night stay at their condo. If you go to a car show, please take our flyer with you to distribute. Randy Imbeau won 50/50 for $45. Door prizes were drawn. Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Slothower, Secretary Corvette Tech Corner ~ Jim McMillen Do you need help with that Corvette repair? Here are a few suggested businesses that can help. MECHANICAL: Bill Alred ~ Rogers Bill s Automotive One ~ Bentonville Chevrolet of Fayetteville ~ Fayetteville ; discounted shop rates for corvette club members to $68/hr and 15% off on parts Hedges Corvette, LLC ~ Rogers (also Body/Paint, Auto Glass, Interior, Auto Parts, and Suspensions/Exhaust) Specializing in Corvettes Rick Lynn ~ Centerton ( ) BODY/PAINT: Bob Morey s Auto Body ~ Bentonville Redline Finishes ~ Springfield MO Whitlow s Auto Body ~ Rogers SUSPENSIONS/EXHAUSTS: TIRES: Garrett Tire ~ Springdale The Tire Rack ~ AUTO GLASS: American Window Tinting ~ Fayetteville Auto Glass Center ~ Bentonville INTERIOR; Ashley Auto Trim ~ Bentonville Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville Turley Custom Auto Trim ~ Springdale Big Daddy s (Chuck) ~ Bentonville AUTO PARTS: Country Corvettes ~ Rogers Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville Everett Chevrolet ~ Springdale Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville If you have had a positive experience with other Corvette suppliers and would like club members to know about them please their information to newslettereditor@nwacorvetteclub.com so we can include in future newsletters. If you have had a poor experience and would like others to know, feel free to let us know about those, too.