Under The Radar Volume 58 Number 4 April, 2017 The Award Winning Monthly Newsletter of Corvette Super Sports WWW.Corvettesupersports.com
Officers 2017 President.. Tony Schavone Vice-President.. Rick Miller Secretary.. Bert Wiest Treasurer..Michael Baddley NCCC Governor.... Joe Orrico Webmaster..Douglas Mariani Newsletter Editor Debra Ruby Board of Governors Sal Cruz Eric Ellsworth Wayne Heard Laura Schavone Donna Stewart Dianne Wiest Photo by Rick Miller Who We Are Committee Chair Banquet...TBD Car Show Wayne Heard Care & Kindness. Dianne Wiest Charity.Dianne Wiest Clothing...Rick Miller Historians.. Jan Works Meeting Hostess.. Dianne Wiest Membership Bert Wiest Public Relations Richard Cheek Raffle.... TBD Sergeant at Arms.Ron DeBartolomeis Trophies/Awards Tom Cuccio We are a car club made up of Corvette owners with a passion for a fine driving machine, with the goal to participate in and support auto-related activities, such as: car shows, auto-crossing, rallies, drag racing, caravans, cruises, parades, etc. We support (N.C.C.C.) National Council of Corvette Clubs, National Corvette Museum, several social, civic, and charitable organizations. CSS is incorporated as a non-profit organization in the County of Orange, California. www.calicintoranch.org CSS Family Updates Car Show Champion Rally Champion Auto Cross champion Our condolences go out to Nelson Betancourt whose sister, Lisa, recently passed away. Dave Alciatore is well again! Here are some of the cards he received from CSS members that helped make him feel better!
CSS Upcoming Events 2017 May 6 May 12 May 13 May 21 June 4 June? June 24 Vette Sets Car Show at Ruby's on the pier in Redondo Calicinto Ranch Golf Tournament at The Legends Golf Club in Temecula CSS at the ballpark, GO Angels! CSS at the Muckenthaller Museum Plastic Fantastic at Sea Port Village in San Diego H.B. Concours d' Elegance and a People's Choice show held by O. C. Vettes at the Huntington Beach Library Vapor Trail Vettes will host an Autocross event The Bash without a Bash held and Gary and Shirley's in Big Bear Please let us know of any events of interest to Club members. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ * SAVE your POP TOPS from cans for the Ronald McDonald House! * * Please bring your pop tops to our next meeting and give them to Dianne. Thanks! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Corvettes of Fresno and CSS in Utah
President Tony The VP s Column The VP's Word By Rick Miller I recently had a conversation with club member, Sal Cruz. He talked about having get- togethers with other Corvette Clubs. Sal is also a member of Corvettes of Southern California. He suggested I meet with the president of that club and start planning something. I met with Dick Bottis, president of Corvettes of So. Cal. at the Corvette Corral, at the Long Beach Grand Prix. He is definitely a Corvette Guy. His current Corvette is a 2017 white Z06. The next week, our Club was having our third annual Wax your Corvette Day at Aero Wax Company in Bellflower. This event gave our Club a chance to meet Dick and talk further about a joint club event. We spoke about the idea of having a two Club picnic or outing. This idea of reaching out to other Corvette clubs in our area has been a thought of mine from the beginning. As we shook hands and left the wax day, plans were put in motion to have two or more Club events this year. Thanks Sal for suggesting this and spurring me on to follow through with a great idea. Tony Save the Wave April Trivia : In what year did the Corvette have a 305 cubic inch V-8? Corvette Time Line: October 1985: Corvette reintroduces a convertible model to the motoring Press at Yosemite National Park in California. Well the weather's warming up and the Corvette events are heating up as well. May 6th is Vette Sets Car Show at Ruby's on the pier in Redondo. It's not too late to join other club members at the show or just come out to cheer them on. May 13th is CSS at the ballpark, GO Angels! May 21st is CSS at the Muckenthaller Museum, a great day for our cars on display. Also on the 21st is Plastic Fantastic at Sea Port Village in San Diego. This is an all Corvette show limited to 400 cars on the peninsula. More beauty in one place is hard to find. June 4th at the Huntington Beach Library will find 2 car shows for your pleasure. The H.B. Concours d' Elegance, a judged show for street driven entries or Concours class cars and a People's Choice show held by O. C. Vettes. Both excellent shows for worthy causes. Also in June, Vapor Trail Vettes will host an Autocross event and last but not least by any means will be the Bash without a Bash held at Garry and Shirley's in Big Bear. Watch for more on this and other events on the CSS Events Calendar. Whatever you care to do, be safe, have fun and take some pictures so we can all share. ~~~~~~~~~~ Several months ago CSS members, who previously attended any of the Tahoe events, received an invitation to join the Corvettes of Fresno for a tour of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. 3 COF members who relocated to St. George planned and organized the tour including opening their gorgeous homes for all to see and enjoy. Nearly 40 cars, including 9 from CSS, cruised the red rock mountains of St George, Zion and Bryce. The sights were spectacular as was the dining and socializing. The group was split into 3 caravan sections and cruising was surprisingly easy and united. In addition to the National Parks, we visited the Tuacahn amphitheater for a backstage tour and Kolob Canyon for yet another cruise through incredible sites. We left temperatures in the 80's and experienced temps as low as 27 as our return journey from Bryce Canyon took us through Duck Creek on our way to 10,000 foot elevations and a bit of snow flurries before rejoining I-15 and descending back to St. George and near 80 degrees again. Check out the many pictures on our website from all around Utah. I'm sure you'll find the sites amazing. Rick
Grand Prix April 7, 2017 (Ann s Pictures) Wax Your Corvette April 15, 2017 (Eric s Pictures)
Gambler s Classic Laughlin, NV April 20-22, 2017 (Nelson s Pictures)
Utah Vacation - Our Personal Tour Guide! April 22 & 23, 2017 Eric s nephew, Jimmy, gave us a tour of St. George the first night and then Eric and Jimmy went on a hike together the next day through Kolob Canyons in Zion National Park. Jimmy works for the Utah Division of Wildlife doing desert tortoise research.
St. George, Bryce Canyon & Zion National Park, Utah April 22-26, 2017 (Ann s Pictures) (Eric s Pictures)
(More of Eric s Pictures) Welcome to St. George, Utah! Photos by Debra Ruby: 4/22/17 Beware of deer crossing! This bird followed us. Look out for bears!
Utah (Con t) 4/23/17
Utah (Con t) Progressive Dessert - 4/23/17 Vettes on Fire! Eric to the rescue! 4/24/17
Utah (Con t) - 4/24/17
Utah (Con t) - 4/25/17 Thank you Jim & Lynne Agar, Allen & Nancy Teixeira, and Larry & Sharon Minnich of Corvettes of Fresno for organizing a wonderful trip!
CSS General Meeting Minutes April 4, 2017 Officers present: Tony Schavone, Bert Wiest, Debra Ruby, Rick Miller, Michael Baddley, Joe Orrico, Douglas Mariani. Board Members present: Dianne Wiest, Donna Stewart, Laura Schavone, Eric Ellsworth, Sal Cruz, Wayne Heard. Members present: 55 Charity Chairperson Dianne Wiest reports that the club donated 1550 diapers, 520 wipes and 34 cases of formula to STEP for their annual baby drive. She also reported that Ann Meeuwenberg is still at the Park Vista Hospital in Fullerton recuperating from her illness and that Dave Alciatore is at home recuperating and coming along nicely. The clean car award went to Gary Plehn. The dinner raffle was won by Jan Works. Webmaster Douglas Mariani reports the website is up to date and running smoothly. A quorum was present as declared by Secretary Bert Wiest. Sergeant-At-Arms Ron DeBartolomeis called the assemblage to order at 1901, leading the Pledge of Allegiance. President Tony Schavone opened the meeting by Car Show Chairman Wayne Heard reports that Connell welcoming all and thanking them for their attendance. He Chevrolet will donate the t-shirts and 2500.00 to the car commented on the fact that the numbers of members show again this year. attending meetings in the last several months has increased. Donna Stewart introduced our guest for the evening, Richard Almanzan. Secretary Bert Wiest had nothing to report. Board member Dianne Wiest made a motion: I move that the reading of the minutes of the last meeting be waived. The motion was seconded, the vote called for, the vote taken 54 aye, 1 nay, the motion passed. Treasurer Michael Baddley gave the Treasurers report. Vice-President Rick Miller gave a rundown of the upcoming club activities: This Friday is the Long Beach Grand Prix; April 15, Aero wax wax your corvette day, meet at Buena Park Fuddruckers at 0730; May 6, Vettes are us car show in Redondo Beach; May 21, Muckenthaler car show; June 3-4 OC Vettes car show at the Huntington Beach library. Rick Miller announced the birthdays and anniversaries, they are: Jim Cooper, Wayne Heard, Connie Killian, Brian Miller, Linda Norris, Vicki Kamp, Lynn Miller, Jennifer Spencer, Jay Lynch, Jo Myers, E Leon Myers. The anniversaries are: Richard and Sarah Cheek, Doug and Jackie Lyon, Don and Debra Prichard, Fred and Darla Reinecke, Greg and Chris Glodery, Chris and Jennifer Spencer, Ron and Karen DeBartolomeis, Rick and Lynn Miller. Joe Orrico reports that there is an NCCC meeting next month, new competition rules are now published on the NCCC national website and that the next convention is in Bowling Green. Newsletter Editor Debra Ruby thanked all for the pictures and articles submitted for newsletter inclusion. Publicity Chairman Richard Cheek reported on the Canyon Cruise Car Show on June 4. August 12 is the trip to Irwindale Raceway. Those going can drive their cars around the track. Rick Miller has the club apparel. There were 13 cars that went on the Borrego run. A good time was had by all but unfortunately Brian Millers car broke down. 9 people went to the Downey HS open house. Rick Miller shared that he was very impressed. Dave MacDonough shared about the clubs shooting, the next shoot is on the last Saturday of the month at triple B s, lunch after at Laura s Café. The goodies were courtesy of Brian and Monica Valparaiso. Corvettes West is no longer putting on the Big Bear Bash, however Shirley Jones will still have her party on June 24. The raffle prizes were from Connie and Sue Killian. The raffle winners were: Brad Lee, Sarah Cheek, Marsha Gallavan, Vicki Kump, Dianne Wiest and Laura Schavone. A motion was made to adjourn the meeting and the meeting was adjourned at 2010. Respectfully Submitted, Bert Wiest, Secretary
CSS Board Meeting Minutes April 18, 2017 Brian Miller won the Hard Luck Award for his troubles with his corvette. St. George, Utah Officers present: Tony Schavone, Bert Wiest, Rick Miller Board members present: Dianne Wiest, Laura Schavone, Sal Cruz, Wayne Heard, Donna Stewart Others present: Art Huhta A quorum was declared present by Secretary Bert Wiest President Tony Schavone opened the meeting at 1904, thanking all for their attendance. Vice President Rick Miller had no report. Secretary Bert Wiest had no report. He made a motion: Moved that the board of directors of Corvette SuperSports vote to admit applicants Joe and Linda Spena as members. The motion was seconded, the vote called for and the motion passed unanimously. Bert will now proceed with acquiring the NCCC numbers, submitting the applicants for NCCC membership, placing their names on the club roster, submitting them for inclusion on the club email group list and ordering and acquiring their club name badges. Extra Pictures by, Debra Ruby Treasurer Michael Baddley was absent, no report. Care and concern/charity Chairperson Dianne Wiest had no report. Car show chairman Wayne Heard reports the car show flyers are done. Wayne and Bert will take some to the next Pacific Coast Corvettes club meeting. Tony reports there was a good turnout for the Aero wax day. Dick from SoCal Corvette club was invited. There are plans for an intra club get together. Art Huhta thanked the board for the Jennifer Spencer recognition. The Muckenthaler show is May 21, 2017. $20.00 per car. The meeting was declared adjourned at 1950. Respectfully submitted, Bert Wiest, Secretary
Corvette Super Shots ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NCCC PRESIDENT s MESSAGE APRIL 2017 Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner. Events have already started in the warmer parts of the country. Have you made your plans to attend the 2017 NCCC National Convention in Bowling Green, KY? There is still time to register. Event limits have been increased and tours are being added as the response to a convention in Kentucky has exceeded expectations. Don t miss out on this convention as the events, tours, and parties planned are going to be a lot of fun. Five days in Kentucky in warm weather with the Corvette Museum, the Motor Sports Park, Beach Bend Drag way, and all the tours will for sure be a blast. August 25th, 2017, the last day of Convention in BG, the NCCC Charity Committee will be drawing a winner for a certificate toward a new Corvette or $40,000.00 cash. All proceeds from this raffle will go to St Jude Children Research Hospital. Don t miss the chance to support NCCC in its charity effort to help young children. Buy your ticket for the raffle prior to the May 5th NCCC Governors meeting and add a chance with a $10 Second Chance raffle to win $250 cash. The Second Chance raffle pays all expenses of the raffle to maximize the support for St Jude from the car raffle. Get together with your club at a club meeting and plan something to do as a group. Whatever it is I am sure you will have a good time. Even if only a drive and dine to a favorite place. Everyone likes to eat! Have fun and enjoy your Corvette and friends. Have a great spring! Dave Heinemann President NCCC
Where You Can Find Corvette Parts and Merchandise For those of you who have been into Corvettes for awhile most or all of the following will not be news to you, but for you relative newcomers to the love of Vettes this offering is being made to help you find the parts you may need for your classic or the trim add-ons you might want to buy to personalize your Vette or the clothing, gear, etc. you might like to own to show others of your interest in the sport. It s amazing just how many publications are out there that are dedicated to Corvettes and how helpful many of them can be. Following is a list and quick summary of the more popular catalogs that you might want to look into. Most of them are available for routine periodic mailing if you request it, and most of them have a web site from which you can peruse their offerings. Me, I prefer to receive the catalogs so that I can better see just what s out there I might not have not seen before. The three largest, most popular catalogs with the most items that are non- parts are: a. Mid America Motorworks, www.mamotorworkscom, (800) 500-1500; b. Eckler s Corvette, www.ecklerscorvette.com, (800) 327-4868; c. Corvette America, www.corvetteamerica.com, (800) 458-3475. Those publications periodically also publish catalogs geared specifically for a single generation of Corvettes so when they ask you for the year and model you drive don t be afraid to tell them. Then there are catalogs that are almost exclusively for parts, especially of older model Corvettes: a. Volunteer Vette Products, www.volvette.com, (865) 521-9100; b. J & D Corvette, www.jdcorvette.com, (800) 838-8353 (located locally in Bellflower, CA). For trim and accessory items as well as clothes, furniture and the like, you should look at: a. Corvette Central, www.corvettecentral.com, (800) 345-4122. They have an accessories catalog and a separate catalog of parts, etc., for each generation of Corvettes. b. Burston Marketing s Corvette Collection, www.corvettecollection.com, (800) 653-1375. c. And finally, the catalog from the retail store at the National Corvette Museum, www.corvettemuseum.org, (800) 538-3883. In addition to the above, you might also consider visiting the show rooms of Corvette Mike s at 1133 North Tustin Avenue and West Coast Corvettes, 1210 N. Kraemer Blvd., both are located near each other in Anaheim just off the 91 freeway in Anaheim. They have a selection of GM authorized accessories and clothes for sale, as well as an indoor Corvette sales room with used road gems. Both also maintain service departments for installing accessories and the like and for general maintenance of Corvettes. West Coast Corvettes has a new catalog that was just released and is available for pick-up at the store. (Price is pre-printed on each catalog as $12.95, but don t be fooled, they re free - just ask for one.)
CSS Celebrations April Birthdays 5 - Jim Cooper 14 - Connie Killian 16 - Linda Norris 17 - Vicki Kump 17 - Lynn Miller 19 - Kelley Roberts 25 - Jennifer Spencer 27 - Jay lynch April Anniversaries 2 - Richard/Sarah Cheek 8 - Doug/Jackie Lyon 12 - Don/Debra Prichard 21 - Greg/Chris Glodery 21 - Chris/Jennifer Spencer 27 - Ron/Karen DeBartolomeis 29 - Rick/Lynn Miller May Birthdays 8 - Sue Rosen 12 - Gary Maleski 14 - David Dunn 14 - John Spurr 23 - Chuck Rosen 24 - Laura Schavone 26 - Garry Jones 31 - Rod Natale May Anniversaries 18- Doug/Ann Meeuwenberg 27 - Tom/Barbara Cuccio
Connell Chevrolet helps sponsor our Corvette Club. They have been family owned and operated by the Doddridge family since 1989 when Paul Doddridge purchased the franchise from John Connell. Paul is still active with the dealership, but he also spends a lot of his time at his ranch in Montana. His son Wayne Doddridge is the active General Manager. Connell Chevrolet was first opened in the late 1950 s and was located in Newport Beach on Pacific Coast Highway. Then in 1963, they relocated to Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa. Connell has one of the largest new, certified, and pre-owned inventories in Southern California. If you re looking for a specific Tahoe, Silverado pickup, Corvette, or a late-model used car or truck, chances are, Connell Chevrolet has it. And over the years, Connell s Service Department has built a reputation fixing your GM vehicle right the first time and in a timely manner. They currently have more Chevrolet Master Technicians than most other Chevrolet dealers in the entire USA. When you go to Connell for service ask for Todd Mack. Todd has been a Service Consultant at Connell for over 20 years and is a recommended advisor in the Corvette forum. For you do-it-yourselfers, Connell Chevrolet has an expansive Parts Department. They are one of the largest wholesale dealers in the area. And if they don t have your specific automotive part on hand, they can probably secure it within a few days. Lastly, let s talk about the Connell employee family. To many, their employment at Connell is not a job... It s a career. Many employees including the sales, service and office personnel have worked at Connell for twenty years and more. Even the outside vendors who help to support Connell Chevrolet, have been within the Doddridge family for many years. Look for Wayne Doddridge next time you re at the dealership and introduce yourself. He is a family man with 6 children and supports the local community. He and Connell Chevrolet help sponsor Orange Lutheran High School, Crean Lutheran High, Costa Mesa High, Fountain Valley High, Estancia High, the Orange County 4H clubs, Newport Harbor Corvettes, Corvette Super Sports, Better Business Bureau, Auto Club, Costco, Los Angeles County Police and Fire Departments, the Orange County Fire Department, Costa Mesa Police, Newport Beach Police, Huntington Beach Police and Irvine Police. Connell Chevrolet is located at: 2828 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Sales (714) 546-1200 Service (714)755-3335 Parts (714)546-9400 Website: www.connellchevy.com In Other News: Corvette Super Shots typically meets on the fourth Saturday of each month with lunch afterwards. All are welcome to join! Editor s Note: rubypics@aol.com Hi everyone! Reminding everyone that I welcome pictures and extra articles from other members as long as you send them to me at least five (5) days before the end of each month. I especially need pictures and copy (articles) for events I do not attend! Thank you Ann, Nelson, Eric, Jimmy, and Tony for providing pictures! Thank you Eric for being my editor and helping me create this month s newsletter! If there are any birthdays or anniversaries that I missed, please email me so I can correct it for the future! Remember to send me your business cards or other ads for the For Sale page! Thanks! Debbie
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in conjunction with the Presen Participants Choice Corvette Show at Huntington Beach Central Park A portion of the proceeds to benefit the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Sunday June 4, 2017 NCCC Sanction #WC-325-001 Check-in and onsite registration 6:00 8:00 AM. All vehicles must be in place by 8 AM. Trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd in each category (Class C1 - C7), in the Stock and Modified Classes. Registration: NCCC member $ 10, $15 after May 25, 2017 Non- NCCC members $15, $20 after May 25, 2017 Non-NCCC Entrants are not covered by NCCC Insurance PLEASE NOTE: You must also register separately for the Huntington Beach Concours d Elegance (HBC) event. $35. Your Corvette will be entered into the HBC event and will be judged separately from the NCCC event only if your registration was received before the May, 25, 2017 date. If this registration is received late, your Corvette will be DISPLAY ONLY and will not be judged by HBC. You may register for the HBC event online at www.hbconcours.org. NCCC awards from OCV begin at 11:30 AM. Huntington Beach Concours d Elegance awards begin at 2:00 PM. Complete the O.C. Vettes/NCCC registration form below and mail it with the correct fees to: O.C. Vettes c/o Janet Cherry 18679 Diddy Cr Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6357 562-544-1053 Owners Name: Address: Sponsored by: McJacks Corvettes mcjackscorvettes.c Make checks payable to : O C Vettes O.C. Vettes/NCCC Registration Form Directions to event: Exit 405 freeway at Beach Blvd. Go South Approximately 3 miles Turn Right on Talbert Ave. NCCC #:: City: State: ZIP: Phone: Email address: Club Affiliation: Corvette Year: Class (C1-C7): Stock Modified (4 or more modifications)
6th Annual OC Vettes Saturday, July 15, 2017 NCCC Sanction # WC-325-002 A Portion of proceeds benefit the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Registration begins at 10 AM, Poker Run begins at 10:30 AM Starting Location: ENDERLE CENTER, 55 Frwy and 17 th St., Tustin Meet at the back parking lot, Enderle Center Dr. & Vandenberg Ln. Finish at The Citrus Cafe, Best Poker Hands Win! 1481 Edinger Ave. and Red Hill Ave., Tustin Lunch on your own at Citrus Cafe ENTRY FEE: $30 PER CAR, EXTRA HANDS $5 EACH Name Address City/State/ZIP Phone Email Name 2 Raffle for lots of great gift baskets and other prizes! I hereby understand that I am responsible for my car, its contents and any passenger therein. I agree to hold harmless and release OC Vettes and NCCC of liability for any damage, injury or loss of property during the OC Vettes Poker Run event. Non-NCCC entrants are not covered by NCCC insurance. Signature NCCC #: CUT HERE Make checks payable to : O C Vettes. Mail entry form and payment to: Janet Cherry, 18679 Diddy Circle, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Mailed entry must be postmarked no later than 7/7/2017; otherwise, form may be returned during Poker Run sign-in. Poker Run Entry Amount $30 NCCC # 2: Add l Hands @ $5 ea Total Amount Enclosed Date
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