Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, Arkansas 72757-1064 www.nwacorvetteclub.com Corvette Times August, 2015 Newsletter Editors: Linda and Gordon Slothower Email: newslettereditor@nwacorvetteclub.com Newsletter deadline: Pictures, articles, items for sale must be to the editor by noon on Wednesday after the monthly meeting. President Jeff Hunter 479-530-8671 jeff@proscape77.com Vice-President Richard Peak 479-409-6642 rapeak@cox.net Club Officers Secretary Linda Slothower 479-263-8451 lslot52@gmail.com Treasurer Joanna Peak 479-409-6641 joanna.peak@transplace.com President s Corner ~ Jeff Hunter Dear Corvetters, Our Summer s End Corvette Show is coming up in just a little over a week. I think this is going to be the best show we ve ever had. We have so much fun stuff planned for our guests and for our club members. The Friday night cook-out with live music is a laid-back evening that has always been a favorite for our attendees. New this year, after the awards banquet on Saturday night we will have a DJ who will play any music you may want to request. Also new this year, during the car show we will have RC Corvette races (thanks to Mark and June Hutton for putting that together). For people who show up early and any members who can get away on Friday afternoon we have a cruise planned to Core Brewery for a tasting and tour and then to Tontitown Winery for a glass of wine and snacks. We will leave at 1:00 from the Holiday Inn and return by 4:00. Remember the Saturday car show is still at Pinnacle Hills Promenade mall but all the evening activities are at our new host hotel, the Holiday Inn in Springdale. Thank you to everyone of you who has worked so hard planning and getting ready for the show. We could use all who can help this Sunday at 2:00 at the Holiday Inn putting together goodie bags and making final plans for the show. We still need a few more door prizes and there are a couple spots where more help is needed but I think we re in pretty good shape for the show. I hope even if you ve never been involved in our car show before that you will come this year, help out a little, have some fun and meet all the people who come in from all over the U.S. to enjoy the weekend here with us in Northwest Arkansas. See you all at the car show! Jeff
Next Club Meeting: Our next regular meeting will be September 14, 2015 7:00 p.m. at Western Sizzlin 3492 West Sunset Avenue in Springdale Summer s End Corvette Show August 21-22, 2015 Our next meeting for planning the 2015 car show will be: Sunday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. Springdale Holiday Inn, 1500 South 48th Street Join us to help make final plans for our 2015 car show. We will be stuffing welcome bags and organizing silent auction items and door prizes. DJ Beats Bach spinning your favorite music starting after Awards
Car Show Volunteers Assigned and Needed Friday, August 21 Sam s Pick Up Supplies 10:00 a.m. Chair Person: Jeff Hunter Joanna Peak Nancy Imbeau Jack Willhite Food Prep 3:00 p.m. Chair Person: Kerry Norman Richard Peak Randy Imbeau Dinner Prep & Serve 5:00 p.m. Chair Person: Kerry Norman Peggy Magill Wayne Clifton Charlie Magill Marsha Clifton Coolers / Ice / Stocking David Adams Randy Whitis Cooking 4:00 p.m. Chair Person: Jeff Hunter Gordon Slothower Randy Imbeau Teddy Holcomb Jack Lovin Silent Auction 1:30 to 9:00 Set up 11:30 to 1:30 Nancy Imbeau Peggy Gilliland Work 1:30 to 4:00 Barb Sorenson Phyllis Klinger (2-4) Work 4:00 to 6:00 Kevin Merrill Lisa Merrill Work 6:00 to 8:30 Bobbi Heidelberg Silent Auction Check Out 7:45 to 9:00 Bobbi Heidelberg Pat Holcomb Leanna Britt Car Show Registration 3:30 to 7:30 Chairs: Nancy Perry & Jackie Riley Nancy Imbeau Registration Data Entry Chair Person: Jan Wills Jim Leis Car Show Signage Chair Person: Randy Imbeau Jack Lovin Randy Whitis David Harris Ken Gilliland Contact Richard or Joanna Peak to volunteer! Saturday, August 22 Car Show Judging Chair Person: Teddy Holcomb Jack Lovin Mike Reilly Rick Haegle Jeff Hunter Car Show Parking Chair Person: Jim Leis Kerry Norman David Hyden Mike Reilly Jack Lovin Teddy Holcomb Ken Gilliland Rick Haegele Wayne Clifton Bob Baldwin Mike Bryan Registration 8:00-11:00 a.m. Chairs: Nancy Perry & Jackie Riley 8:00 to 9:00 Deb Cook 9:00 to 10:00 Kevin Merrill Lisa Merrill 10:00 to 11:00 Door Prizes 8:00 to 2:00 8:00 to 10:00 10:00 to 12:00 Bobbi Heidelberg 12:00 to 2:00 Tammy Abshier Awnings Set up & Distribution Chair Person: Rich Sorenson Kevin Cornell Charlie Heidelberg RC Car Races 10:30 to 1:30 Chair Person: Mark Hutton Charlie Heidelberg Saturday Night Award Dinner Decorating 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Nancy Perry Marsha Clifton Award Dinner Tickets 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Chair Person: Richard Peak Nancy Perry Pat Holcomb Pass Out Judging Sheets ( after dinner ) Chair Person: Bobbie Heidelburg Charlie Heidelburg
2015 Corvette Shows 4th Annual Vettes on the Plains - August 15, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., 12015 Bass Pro Drive, Olathe, Kansas. Presented by Kansas City Corvette Association. Registration 8-11 a.m. Awards 2:00-2:30 p.m. Registration by July 31 $30; late registration $35. More information: http://kccorvetteassociation.com/ Flyers/Flyers2015/VOP2015.pdf. 19th Annual Summer s End Corvette Show - August 21 & 22, Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers, Arkansas. Friday evening welcome barbecue and Saturday evening awards banquet at host hotel Springdale Holiday Inn. Hosted by Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club. More details to come. Corvettes at Carlisle - August 28-30, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. More than 5,000 Corvettes. Autocross, burnouts and parade through historic downtown Carlisle. A huge swap meet, an all-corvette car corral, Manufacturers Midway and Installation Alley. For more information and registration: http://www. carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/corvettes-at-carlisle/ 22nd Annual Corvette Funfest - September 17-20, Effingham, Illinois. Hosted by MidAmerica Motorworks. For information and to register: http://www.corvettefunfest.com/. Activities include Thursday evening Fun Run and Downtown Party; Friday night Charity Event; Saturday night concert. Nebraska Corvette Association 22nd Annual All Corvette Show - Sunday, September 20, West Gate Bank Center, 6003 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln, Nebraska. Registration 9:00-11:30 a.m. Judging noon. Awards 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration $20. Day of Show $25. Proceeds to local charities. http://www. nebraskacorvette.com/all-corvette-show/ Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend - October 1-4, Pine Mountain Theater, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, sponsored by Central Arkansas Corvette Club. Autocross will be in the parking lot of Inn of the Ozarks. They have events throughout the weekend. Members of our club host the Parade of Champions on Saturday evening. More information at http://www.centralarkcc.com/content.aspx?page_ id=87&club_id=795536&item_id=378153 Other Car Shows & Events Detail Clinic featuring Ram Jet Wax Products - August 15, Everett Chevrolet, 1159 N 59th, Springdale. RSVP Ramjetwaxproducts@sbcglobal.net or call Mike 479-287-2909. The Adams Premium Car Care Products dealer in NW Arkansas. Frisco Fest 2015 Car Show - Saturday, August 29, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., downtown Rogers, Arkansas. Presented by The Circuit. Benefitting Northwest Arkansas Children s Shelter. Free admission, games for all ages, large banner decorated by the children of the shelter will be raffled. Trophies for all types of categories. for questions contact thecircuitevents@hotmail.com. Lost Bridge Village 9th Annual Fly In & Car Show - September 12, 12395 E. Airport Dr., Garfield Arkansas. Held at the LBV airstrip on beautiful Beaver Lake. Free food, covered seating, live music, and a raffle. Tophies for Best of Show for planes and cars. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Great family fun on one of the most scenic spots in the state! Contact: 479-359-3204 - office@lbvca.com For Sale Set of four 2009 Corvette factory competition gray painted aluminum wheels w/ center caps, very good condition. Front: 18 x 8.5 ; Rear: 19 x 10. Price: $600.00. Contact Gordon Slothower 479-263-8679 or gslotgo@gmail.com. Yellow Chevrolet Corvette convertible - black interior. 350. Like new condition. Fully loaded. SHOW STOPPER. This car belongs to an 81 year old lady. $18,900 (or 18,900 miles - not specified) Call Marianna at 501-944-2383, Little Rock AR.
Meeting Minutes ~ Linda Slothower MINUTES Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club August 3, 2015 The meeting was called to order by President Jeff Hunter at 7:00 p.m. He noted there were 17 Corvettes in the parking lot - great attendance Old business: Brad Cunningham was there Jeff announced member concerns: Jim McMillen fell and broke his hip. He is in the hospital Remember Susan Chase our prayers. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will have a double mastectomy and reconstruction, but she and John were comforted to learn they don t think she ll have to have chemo or radiation Phil Rankin is still having a tough time. He s walking on crutches now. Thank you from Sharon Hunter and Jeff for the memorial for her dad Thank you note from Linda Slothower for the memorial for her dad Minutes from the July meeting were approved. Treasurer s report by Joanna Peak was approved. She announced several donations from sponsors. New members: Wayne Humphreys from Bella Vista 2003 C5 anniversary red 50th anniversary. He is a former member but wrecked his car. His daughter was a guest. Rick Culver off and on over the last 20 years or so he has had about 30 different Vettes. Just bought a 2015 blue Z51. No new Corvettes were announced. Jon Simmonds reported on Corvettes at Chevrolet of Fayetteville. They have several ZO6s. 2 LT Shark gray; another shark gray with black accent package. 2015 white convertible w/ adrenaline red interior, standard. Torch red 3LT coupe standard shift. If you want to drive a ZO6 Jon will take you out for a spin. Jeff thanked him for supporting our club. Birthdays and anniversaries were recognized. Friday Night Out: Joe s Italian on Rainbow Curve in Bentonville, Friday, August 14. Meet there at 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Car Shows and Events: Eureka Springs October 1 4. Register online. Joanna offered registration forms for car show. 50/50 pot won by Rich Sorenson. Frisco Fest NWA Car Show August 29, 8 a.m. 3:00 p.m. during Frisco Fest, downtown Rogers. Benefitting NWA Children s Shelter. Effingham September 17 20. Could go as a group. Should get hotels soon or call right before and get a room from someone who has cancelled. Talk to Gordon Slothower if you are interested in going. Ramjet Wax Products 2015 Annual detail clinic. August 15, Everett Chevrolet 9:00 a.m. Noon. Lunch to follow. RSVP to Mike with Adams Products www.ramjetwaxproducts.com or by phone 479-287-2909. Giving away $300 400 neon sign. Mike is giving stuff for our show Car for sale: Yellow Corvette with black interior. Belongs to an 81 year old lady. $18,900 or 18,900 miles Twin Peaks giving gift certificates for our car show. Twin Peaks girls (wearing t-shirts) will be selling 50/50 tickets. Getting more gifts. Need canopy/pop-ups to rent to our guests. Having a meeting on the August16 at 2:00 p.m. to stuff guest packets, host packets. Bring pop-up tents on the 16th at Holiday Inn. Get with Rich Sorenson if you can t bring your awning to the meeting. Need a couple people to help with RC race cars. Sign-ups will be sent out right before. Need help with door prizes and registration. Photo layout for this year s pictures was shown. Door prizes to Fish City Grill. Card challenge Rich Sorenson gave out 15 cards at the South Dakota car show and invited all to our car show. Had fun at the SC show where they travel across the state to Spearfish. A lot to see up there but drove 1,000 miles. Meeting was adjourned at 8:00. 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 586-5242 Bill s Automotive One ~ Bentonville 273-2227 Chevrolet of Fayetteville ~ Fayetteville 251-2100; discounted shop rates for corvette club members to $68/hr and 15% off on parts Hedges Corvette, LLC ~ Rogers 236-9012 (also Body/Paint, Auto Glass, Interior, Auto Parts, and Suspensions/Exhaust) Specializing in 53-67 Corvettes Rick Lynn ~ Centerton (903-1173) BODY/PAINT: Bob Morey s Auto Body ~ Bentonville 271-7292 Redline Finishes ~ Springfield MO. 417-425-4820 Whitlow s Auto Body ~ Rogers 451-1240 SUSPENSIONS/EXHAUSTS: Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328 TIRES: Garrett Tire ~ Springdale 756-6550 The Tire Rack ~ www.tirerack.com 1-888-981-3782 AUTO GLASS: American Window Tinting ~ Fayetteville 443-4888 Auto Glass Center ~ Bentonville 254-0505 INTERIOR; Ashley Auto Trim ~ Bentonville 273-7670 Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328 Turley Custom Auto Trim ~ Springdale 751-5170 Big Daddy s (Chuck) ~ Bentonville 254-0210 AUTO PARTS: Country Corvettes ~ Rogers 925-2031 Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328 Everett Chevrolet ~ Springdale 751-4573 If you have had a positive experience with other Corvette suppliers and would like club members to know about them please email 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.