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1 August 2011 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club MEMORIAL: ED BRUCE After fighting a long battle with cancer, Ed Bruce, a CCSB member since 1996, passed away July 7. Until the illness began to take Ed s strength away, he and Marylyn were able to go on many Corvette club trips. One of the longest was our trip back to Bowling Green, Kentucky to the Corvette Museum which they really enjoyed. More recently they joined us for the Black Gold run to the Grand Canyon in August As long as he was able, Ed and Marylyn were regular Corvette Club meeting attendees. Ed and Marylyn were married for 43 years and were a devoted couple. Ed and his two sons, James and Jason, were very close and Ed had many stories of the car projects and home projects that they worked on together. Marylyn had asked our members to drive their Corvettes to the services. The morning of July 14, Bob and Inge Stallings led a caravan of CCSB Corvettes down to the Ted Mayr Funeral Home in Ventura. Our cars were parked up front right behind the immediate family cars. Jacques Bellesiles had made a suggestion that we all wear club logo/corvette apparel and many of us were in CCSB jackets, etc. Ed s Corvette family was well represented. Event Calendar August 2nd General Meeting 13th Winos Gone Wild 25-27th Good Guys Car Show Pleasanton September 6th General Meeting 10th PCPA Theater Solvang 16th River City Corvette Club Dinner Editor and Publisher Fred Smith Publicity Meetings are 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM. The meeting is held at Woody s Roundup Bar & Grill 3400 Calle Real, (Earl Warren Showgrounds) Inside this issue: President s Message 2 Memorial continued 3 Ventura Motorsports 3 Winos Gone Wild 4 Paso Robles Wine Run 4 NCM Ambassador 5 Activities 5 PCPA Solvang 6 Membership 7 Continued on page 3 July Minutes 8

2 Page 2 Volume 5, Issue 8 President s Message Sharon Smith At the July General Meeting we presented Bob and Inge Stallings with the Member of the Year Award for Club Year Bob and Inge have volunteered many times to organize and lead runs such as the one to the Hearst Hacienda. Bob has taken the position of tail car a number of times on runs, which is an important position for smooth, safe transitions in traffic. Inge is our expert on flora and fauna as we travel the back roads, which are the roads of choice on runs that Bob and Inge lead. Inge assisted in creating the route book for the 2009 caravan to Bowling Green, and some of our members have benefited from Bob s woodworking skills. These are just a few of their contributions to our club. Thanks to both of you for what you have done and continue to do for CCSB. The second event of the month for our club was a run to the Ventura Motorsports Gathering at Marina Park in Ventura on July 10. We had a very light participation in this event, which is too bad because it was a nice day and there were some fine cars on display. Jacques Bellesiles, Jerry Livers, and Fred and myself spent a few hours mingling with owners of the American and European historic, exotic, and classic vehicles participating in a Concours D 'Elegance setting. The owners were available and very happy to share information about the special features and the history of their cars. Jacques shares his day there in an article in this newsletter. The second Winos Gone Wild event is planned for August 13. Tony and Paula Megowan will have another opportunity to increase our members wine expertise. Thursday, August 25 has us on the road again for a multi day event. We will be going to Pleasanton, CA for the Good Guys 25 th West Coast Nationals car show. The Pleasanton Marriott has a shuttle which will run to the fairgrounds for the car show. The shuttle also goes to the mall (for shopping) and downtown Pleasanton (for more shopping and restaurants). Ray Seider has provided the departure information in this newsletter. I know that our members have favorite destinations, know of places that we have always wanted to visit and never have, or have a sporting/arts/music event that we might all enjoy. Please think of some of these and bring your ideas to the August General Meeting to share. The activities committee will be meeting in the fall to set the calendar of events for Let s give them some great activities to consider. Speaking of events, it s not too early to start planning for the 2014 Caravan to the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The NCM is a mecca for Corvette enthusiasts. If you have not participated in this event, then you should seriously consider doing this trip in If you have been to this event before, then you know what fun it is and will be joining us again. If you are interested in finding out more about the caravan, then I encourage you to send an to captainscsn@netmotive.net and ask to be added to the mailing list for the enews. Hib Halverson, CCSB member, is the Caravan Section Captain for So Cal/So Nev. Hib is already well into the planning of the route to Bowling Green and will be making a second PreRun of the route this fall along with Sandy and the Captains from the AZ/NM and the OK/TX Panhandle Sections. Get this event on your calendar for 2014 Remember without u there is no club,

3 Page 3 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club MEMORIAL: Ed Bruce Continued from front page Ed s participation in our Corvette club was mentioned several times by the pastor in his comments during the service. The slide presentation during the service and hearing others share about what Ed meant to them helped us to see the other facets of Ed s life. He was a multi talented individual with a can do attitude and a sincere desire to influence those in his family, circle of friends, and anyone he met in a positive way. If as it is said that our purpose in this world should be that we make a difference, then I am confident that Ed left us having more than fulfilled that purpose. He went about his life in a quiet manner accomplishing so much helping others and being an excellent role model for his children and grandchildren on how we are to live life. Thank you for supporting Marylyn and the family by your attendance at the service and by your other remembrances. Participation with their Corvette family was a significant part of Ed and Marylyn s last years together and we all have great memories of those times together. The look of thankfulness for our being there on Marylyn s face as she stood in the middle of the roadway at the cemetery watching fifteen Corvettes drive in touched all of us. After the graveside service, several of us revved our engines one last time in Ed s honor. We look forward to continuing to share more Corvette times with Marylyn at the wheel now. Ed would like that VENTURA MOTORSPORTS GATHERING Jacques Bellesiles There were some magnificent cars of the thirties including one show stopper that we had never heard of The Lorraine. I am told they plan to have the show again next year and you really ought to come sit in the Corral with us. Hey, You guys missed a really great car show. Marina Park is on a cliff overlooking the ocean and it s just a lovely place for a show. The weather was sunny with a cool gentle breeze. Fred & Sharon, Jerry Livers and I were on a grassy knoll known as the Corvette Corral. We had a beautiful view of the whole show. Yes, there were lots of Vettes, but there was much more. At least a dozen Ferrari's, many great cars from the fifties and sixties including Jags, Porsches, Mercedes, Triumphs, etc.

4 Page 4 WE ARE ON THE WEB Volume 5, Issue 8 If you have not yet signed up for either of the below runs be sure to contact Tony or Paula Megowan Winos Gone Wild Battle Chardonnay Once again we will participate in the old tyme tradition of eating, drinking, and being merry. On the 13 th of August (time to be announced) we will meet at Frank and Barbara s abode to taste the wonderful wine we call Chardonnay. Each couple (or individual) will bring a bottle of Chardonnay wine valued at $15-$25. Bring the wine unlabeled in a plain brown paper sack. The wine can be one you ve never had before or one that you drink on a regular basis - it s up to you. The bags will then be numbered and we will blind taste them one at a time. Since you don t know which wine you re tasting, you will be judging the wine strictly on its taste without any preconceived ideas about the winery. Once all the wines have been tasted, we will unveil the bottles and see which ones are the favorites. We are requesting each person bring their own wine glass to use for the evening so that the hostess isn t left with a bunch of wine glasses to wash. We will also be serving light appetizers (cheese, crackers, fruit, etc.). There will be a nominal charge to help cover the cost of the appetizers (probably 2 to 3 dollars per person) I will have a signup sheet and more information at the August meeting and I will also send out an with the final details. PASO ROBLES WINE RUN The next Wine Run to Paso Robles is scheduled for the 12 th and 13 th of November. We are still in the process of setting things up and will give everyone the details when we have them. However we have decided to try a different hotel. We have blocked 15 rooms at the Hampton Inn as follows: 5 King suites - discounted rate of $ King standard rooms - discounted rate of $ (they only had 5 standard King rooms still available for that date so people who want this type of room should call quickly.) 5 Queen standard rooms - discounted rate of $ (two Queen beds in each room) NOTE: The price of the each room includes breakfast. They will hold the room block until October 1st. After that date the rooms will be released. The rooms are being held under CSB (not CCSB) so people should say they are with the Corvette Club of or CSB when they call to get that special rate. Cancellation policy is 48 hours prior to arrival. Also for those of you who want to, La Bellasera is also available. It is a nicer (and pricier) hotel across the street from the Hampton Inn. The phone numbers are: Hampton Inn: La Bellasera: We look forward to seeing all of you at these two wine themed events. If you have any questions call us at Tony and Paula Megowan

5 Page 5 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club NCM Ambassador Frank LoMonaco Corvette Racing Wins Grand Prix of Mosport Corvette Racing returned to the winner's circle at the Mobil 1 presents the Grand Prix of Mosport as Oliver Gavin and Jan Magnussen scored the team's first American Le Mans Series victory of the season. Gavin and Magnussen won the GT class by 4.4 seconds in their No. 4 Compuware Corvette C6.R over the Ferrari. Tommy Milner and Olivier Beretta finished sixth in the No. 3 Compuware Corvette C6.R after contact with a backmarker cost them valuable time on the high-speed Canadian circuit. The Museum was on hand at the race to cheer on the team, and even won the club participant award at the Corvette Corral. The visit to the race was part of the "Museum in Motion" series. ACTIVITIES Ray Seider Hello Guys and Gals I'm partially back. We left Friday July 29th, by car, no not the Corvette, for Des Moines, Iowa for the annual Gas & Oil Collectables show. This is our tenth year. About 200 vendors and 1000 buyers and I hope to be one of the lucky buyers. Well July is gone and August is upon us. Tony will be telling you about WINOS GONE WILD, Chardonnay, on the 13th. August 25,26,27 is our run to the Good Guys Show in Pleasanton. I hate for any of you to miss this one but we do have a nice group at this point. I've asked Fred and Sharon to lead our group but we will meet at the usual Cajon Kitchen parking lot in Goleta at 8:45am and will leave promptly at 9:00. This should be about a 5 1/2 hour drive with a couple of stops on the way. We will arrive in Pleasanton about 2:30 and head to Pleasanton Marriott, Dublin Canyon Road, to relax for a SHORT time. We have lots of leisure things to do Thursday evening and I will work on some ideas when we return from Iowa on the 8th. I would like to have a short meeting in the hotel lobby about 4:00 to talk about logistics for Friday morning. The show grounds open at 8am and a great swap meet is right by the entrance gates. The vendor buildings open at 10:00. You will see over 2500 hotrods and customs on Friday and should you decide to go back Saturday morning there will be an additional 1500 or more. Friday evening gives us a lot of things to do which I will work on. Saturday morning you are on your own to go back to the show, head home or head somewhere else. I'm excited that Diane Szalay has come up with two events for September. Thank you Diane. She will talk about those at the August meeting. (see page 6 ) October brings us the Idyllwild run on the 7th - 9th by Sharon, and Cambria/Hearst Castle which Jim and Judy are heading up. November has the annual Wine Run and I plan to have a couple of local events, possibly bowling or something fun. Over and Out

6 Page 6 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club PCPA Theater Solvang Diane Szalay The Club needed a couple of September activities - here's some more information for the late Summer dinner and theater Run to Solvang on Saturday September 10. For this outing, we'll drive up San Marcos Pass to Solvang where we'll grab a patio dinner at the Fresco Valley Café on Atterdag - quite close to the theater. We'll arrive at the Cafe about 5:45 p.m. Privacy Reminder Old Club Rosters should be shredded not just thrown in the trash when replaced. We can order off the menu, be seated at tables for 8 - our dinner checks will be one per each table - please be prepared to divvy up according to what you order, add sales tax ( and gratuity will be 18%). This turned out to be less expensive than our usual 3 course dinner. Please Bring Cash - Thank You. They will provide the menu in advance of our activity and I will pass it on to all participants as soon as I get it. I will also get parking details/ driving directions to you. After dinner we'll walk or drive to the theater (just around the corner on 2nd Street)! This musical production of "My Fairytale" was written for Denmark's Bi-centennial of Hans Christian Andersen's birth. Quite fitting for Solvang as they are coincidentally celebrating the Centennial of their own little Danish village! Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, and Wicked). Yes, you've heard his work Check out the Club website Performance begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Solvang Outdoor Theater, don't forget to bring warm layers to put on; those brisk evening breezes cut right through light clothing. Strongly recommend jacket, hat, gloves, scarf - stuff we're not used to wearing in these parts! Some of us bring a cushion to make the seats more cozy, and our official CCSB Club throw to keep our legs warm. Refreshments are available on the Theater grounds for those who might get hungry during intermission! For theater tickets ONLY, please give me your checks made out to the Corvette Club. Tickets are $29 per person, $58 per couple, I must make the deposit by August 10. RSVP Diane Szalay. Jacques Bellesiles PARTNER 5740 Ralston Street, Suite #301 Ventura, CA (805) x4722 (888) (805) FAX jbellesiles@crowellweedon.com ALL MAJOR FINANCIAL EXCHANGES NOW IN VENTURA

7 Page 7 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club Membership Column Pat Bloom MEMBERSHIP: With the tragic passing of Ed Bruce, and five members not renewing, we currently have 88 members and 73 cars. HIGHLIGHTS: Many members have active roles within their communities and their contributions are both admired and to be applauded. Here is a sampling: Steve Petersen signed up to raise money for the MDA Telethon fund raiser. Steve says the MDA is "Taking me to Jail" and he has to raise "Bail" to get out. If anyone would like to bail him out, go to to make a donation. He goes to jail August 18th. Neil Mietus just returned from a one week mission trip to Roatan, Honduras. His church partners with a small church in the village of Pandytown where he visited, prayed for and fed widows and prisoners. Locally Neil's church sponsors "Laundry Love" paying for homeless people to get clothes washed at different locations in and Carpinteria. Mona Rotella has volunteered at the American Cancer Society for three years, is on the ACS Community Council, and was on the Gala committee last year. She's been a "Road to Recovery" volunteer, driving patients to appointments and treatment who have no other means of transportation, and starting in August will take over as coordinator in the area, matching volunteer drivers to patients each week. Mona also does call backs to patients requiring assistance and other office work as needed. She is impressed with the medical personnel and ACS staff, all of whom are caring, dedicated and energetic people. Anyone interested in volunteering for the ACS should call the ACS office, , check out the website at or call RIVER CITY CORVETTE CLUB COMES TO SANTA BARBARA Diane Szalay We are invited to join the River City Corvette Club for a PuPu potluck at the Pepper Tree Inn on outer State Street in on Friday September 16, They will start setting up about 5:30 p.m. Last year a group of us got together and split the cost of the items we took to share. The variety of River City's delicious offerings was endless, from hot and cold appetizers to desserts. Bring your own beverages! The Desert Hot Springs Club will have a few members there as well. Let's show them how hospitable we locals can be! Let us know if you plan to attend and if you want to bring something on your own or share in the cost. Shopping committee will get the goodies, although homemade treats are also welcome. We can probably show up closer to 6 p.m. RSVP and/or sign up sheet available at meeting on Tuesday August 2.

8 Page 8 Volume 5, Issue 8 Corvette Club Minutes of July 5, 2011 General Meeting Woody s Roundup Bar & Grill Calle Real - Earl Warren Showground's,, CA 1. Meeting called to order by Sharon Smith tonight at 6:32 pm. 2. Introduction of Officers. 3. Secretary s Report distributed and approved. 4. Treasurer s Report distributed and approved. 5. Membership Report: Pat reports 94 members with 76 cars. Must turn in waivers. Still some members have not paid their dues yet. Make sure you use current roster when sending s. Members of the year award given out to Bob and Inge Stallings. Great job to a well deserved couple. The club thanks you for all your hard work. 6. Bragging Corner: Pat for anything interesting happening to you for the newsletter. 7. NCM Ambassadors Report: Frank LoMonaco reports. Need to know anytime you purchase raffle tickets online. 8. ACTIVITIES: Ray Seider in Europe. Sharon reports. Thanks to Frank and Barbara LoMonaco for hosting the 4 th of July party. Discussed having persons assigned to set and clean up at events the club holds. 7/10/11 Ventura Motorsports Gathering in Ventura. GM marquee and Corvette corral. 8/25-8/27/11 Good Guys Anniversary West Coast Nationals Car Show in Pleasanton. 8/13/11 Winos gone wild. Will send out . This time it s Chardonnay. (Last time we had 16 bottles.) 10\29-10\30\11 Hearst Castle/Cambria run. More information to follow. 11/12-11/13/11 Paso wine run. To hotel information. (Different hotels this year.) 12\3\11 Christmas party at Mulligan s. 9. Old Business: Thor s logo on jackets. Frank LoMonaco so we can get a group order together. 10. New Business: Happy Birthday to Linda Petersen, Al Rotella and Thore Edgren. 11. Tech Talk: Fred Markley answered questions on tail lights. Discussed having a run to willow springs or go carts. Lee Whitney discussed the new C Trivia question:.al Rotella won ticket /50 Raffle Rusty won pot $ Next meeting August 2nd at Woody s Roundup Bar and Grill. 15. Correspondence Corvette For Sale 16. Meeting adjourned at 7:22. Respectfully submitted, Sandy Rubel Halverson, Secretary

9 Page 9 Members of the NCM receive 10% to 15% discount on purchases from the museum store. Check the store before buying Corvette related items from other vendors you might be surprised at the current inventory as well as prices. Be sure to check the items on sale while you are there. For clothing embroidered with the Corvette Club logo contact Frank or Barbara LoMonaco. For clothing that is silk screen printed with the Corvette Club logo contact Bob Szalay. WE ARE ON THE WEB Corvette Club Flags We still have a few CCSB Club Flags left... They are 12"w x 8"h and are $15 each. Please contact Frank LoMonaco to purchase one or more. Your Ad Here Call Fred Smith Alan E. Emslie, P.E. Principal 5290 Overpass Rd., Suite 217 Goleta, CA Cell aemsile@padreinc.com

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