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JUNE 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pg 1 Peer’s Car Show
Pg 4 Pub Meet
Pg 5 Barrett-Jackson
Pg 9 Corvette C8
Pg 11 Zora – The Man
Pg 16 Member News
Pg 19 Schedule of events
Pg 20 Event Details
Pg 21 Regional/National
Pg 22 Points
Pg 24 General Mtg Minutes
Pg 30 Contributors
Pg 31 Membership News
Pg 33 Car Corral
Pg 34 Contact Information
Pg 35 Funny Side up
**Next General Meeting is Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Bel Air Banquet Hall, 7:30 - 9:00pm. Come EARLY & enjoy the buffet starting at 6pm! If you would prefer a salad, call Holly or Shelly at 402-333-5505
Nothing but Vette
Last year, Don Peers was looking at the rain clouds and wondering
how many people would show up for his all Corvette Show. Sadly,
the turnout was about half of what he was expecting. This year’s
show was blessed with blue skies and perfect temperatures as an
overflow crowd of Corvettes and drivers enjoyed the day.
This annual show is a benefit to The Soap Box Derby, and the large
turnout was just what was needed to complete some repairs.
Don thanked everyone for coming out to support such a worthy
cause. Food and drinks were available, and Don had tables set up in
his shop for everyone to enjoy a picture perfect day.
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Let’s text each other
like teenagers do!
Hey Sandy….
Want to feel like a Kid?
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Outside, there were Corvettes, Corvettes and more Corvettes. We have not seen this many C1s and C2s
together for a long time.
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Meet & Greet – Pub Style
There is one day of the year when everyone claims to be Irish. St. Patrick’s Day is the biggert day of the
year for many bars and pubs. But, what happens to these wonder Irish establishments the other 354
days of the year? The truth is, that is a fine time to go visit Sean O’Casey’s an authentic Irish pub that
features 30 Irish beers and ales as well as the best Rueben sandwishes in town.
The evening turned out to be a birthday celebration for Bob Markworth, who tried to hide but really
found nowhere to go. He was forced to endure several rounds of CCC (Completely Crappy Choir) singing
Happy Birthday. On the plus side, after we finished singing, we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
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The Barrett-Jackson Experience
I have always said that there are only two things keeping me from being a serious car collector - having
the money to buy them and the place to put them. The great thing is that it doesn’t cost anything to
dream. When the Barrett-Jackson auction comes on my TV, I imagine being there with millions in the
bank and think of all of the cars I would like to own.
I have never attended a Barrett-Jackson auction live, but it is certainly on my list. I was curious to learn
more about the “World’s Greatest Automobile Auction”, and the answers were right in our club.
Steve and Nancy Bronner have bought
and sold cars at Barrett-Jackson. Several
CCC members have attended the auction
in Scottsdale. Here is what they have had
to say about the experience.
If you are an auto enthusiast and have never been to
Barrett-Jackson’s auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, then
clearly you better get this added to your bucket list. Other than racing events, it is arguably one of the
top ten automotive events in the country and every enthusiast must experience this outstanding event,
at least once. And there’s the hitch; once you do attend, it will become an annual pilgrimage requiring
you to block out the third week in January. Next year the dates are January 14th to January 22th and it
takes place at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a “Corvetter” (AKA lover, enthusiast, fanatic) there is
no other place to be.
In preparation, prior to the event, you need to decide how many days you will spend at the auction,
whether you will be going alone, with family or a friend, and if you will be planning to bid or just
observe. This is important so you can allocate your time properly. There is no doubt that Scottsdale has
some of the finest resorts and restaurants in the country, so if you decided to bring the family or your
spouse there will be plenty to keep them busy while you are at the auction. It is a good idea to attend
with someone that enjoys cars as much as you, because if you are like most, you will find that you tend
to stay a lot longer than planned and it’s great to be able to discuss the cars prior to them crossing the
block.
We will assume you will not be going to the auction as a consignor (the term used for someone offering
a car for sale) because if you were, your car would already be on its way, along with the paperwork and
title to Gary Bennett, vice president of consignment, and his staff. Barrett–Jackson is a stickler for
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details and everything must be in order for you to have your car in the auction. There can be no liens on
the title and the ownership of the car has to be verified.
If you are interested in bidding, narrow down those cars that you want to inspect and establish a price
you want to pay. I have always found it helpful to research similar cars on the internet and place three
values on any car which you may want to bid on. The first step is to determine the condition of the car
based on what you can learn from the catalog. That in turn will determine the values you find in your
research. Then, list the low, high and what I call “stretch value”. The first value is self explanatory. It’s
the other two values that are important. The “high” is the dollar amount you are willing to bid for the
car you’ve examined, and that should be your stopping point, the point where you drop the paddle and
move on. Realistically, though, that frequently does not happen, so if it is a car you can’t live without,
then the stretch amount is the absolute highest price you would bid.
Doing your homework and setting your limit is also important because in addition to the hammer price,
a bidder will pay an additional 10% of the purchase price to Barrett-Jackson as a buyer’s premium. (If
you are bidding on the extensive offering of “Automobilia” the buyer’s premium is 15%.) It this point
you have a pretty good idea of just how much you are willing to outlay for the car.
Once you determine that total amount, you will
need to get a bank Letter of Guaranty which says
that the bank is holding your money and will pay the
guaranteed amount of money from your account for
payment to Barrett-Jackson. This letter should be
written in the amount including the buyer’s
premium. So, for example if you are interested in a
car and your stretch bid amount was $50,000, then,
including the premium, you would need to get a
bank letter guaranteeing $55,000. It is important to
realize that if you exceeded the letter amount you cannot “pay the difference” on a credit card or with a
personal check. Credit cards are not accepted as a form of payment except for the required bidder’s
registration fee of $500.
You can also use a wire transfer letter of guarantee for bidders using banks outside the US, or you can
use a “bid limit deposit” which requires you to pay $9,000 in cash or certified check (no personal checks
or credit cards accepted) to be able to bid up to $90,000. The difference must be paid immediately at
hammer fall with cash, certified check, or wire transfer. Barrett-Jackson also endorses Woodside Credit
as a way to finance your car, but you must be approved prior to the sale for a specified limit. It is
recommended to check out the Barrett-Jackson bidder’s page to insure all the qualifications to bid are
met.
There are several other documents and forms which require completion before you receive a bidder’s
paddle. The $500 bidder fee gives you two tickets to every day of the auction, a preferred parking pass,
and a reserved bidder chair on the auction floor. The registration fee can be paid with a credit card, but
all registration fees are non refundable. You will also be asked to submit a recent color photograph so it
can be put on your bidder ID.
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If you are a spectator, you may want to consider buying your tickets in advance to take advantage of
discount pricing. Prices vary by the day and type of ticket purchased. If you’re a serious enthusiast I
recommend buying the Weekly Pass. If purchased early, it will cost $120 for an adult, $100 for a senior
(+55), military or student. Purchasing at the gate will add $40 and $30 respectively. Daily tickets
average $15 to $30 Monday through Thursday and jump Friday and Saturday to $45 and $55. Keep in
mind that to accommodate the local enthusiasts who work during the day an evening only ticket is
offered at a considerable savings.
Make sure in your planning that you allow travel time to and from the auction, keeping in mind that
there will be in excess of 150,000 other excited attendees. There is plenty of parking and shuttle
services to get you to and from the auction.
Your first reaction after entering
the 132 acres, known as
Westworld when Barrett-Jackson
isn’t occupying it, is being
overwhelmed: “Where should I go
and what should I do first?” You
see for the first time the quarter
mile, 1800 foot long iconic auction
tent. It rises 90 feet into the
desert sky and covers seven acres.
In addition there are eleven other
tents and over 215 vendors and 34
food companies. The main tent
houses the featured premier cars, the automobilia collection, the auction area which seats over 10,000,
the host car manufacturers’ displays, as well as several vendors selling everything from original
automobile art to gold and diamonds and fast food. If you are going to be at the auction all week, I’d
recommend saving this tent until later and inspect the featured cars in small segments rather than trying
to see them all at one time. These cars are so special and many are historically significant so it takes
time to really enjoy these cars. Trying to see all of them at one time can be overwhelming and you will
be sure to miss a lot of details.
If you’re like most, 85% of your time will be spent either checking out and inspecting the cars and
watching the auction which starts in the morning and runs until late at night. Generally the auction
builds during the week with entry level collectible cars crossing the block early in the week and the more
expensive and important cars selling later in the week. Most attendees want to be inside the auction
tent watching on Friday and Saturday, so as you plan the week keep that in mind. By late Friday, most
of the cars in the perimeter tents have been sold and cars crossing the block on Friday and Saturday are
inside the main tent, which is another thing to keep in mind as you plan your week.
Watching Spanky Assiter, the auctioneer, and his team of ringmen working the bidders and the crowd,
especially during the charity auctions and the Salon Collection, will be worth the admission price.
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What is it like behind the scenes at Barrett-Jackson? To find out, I went to Gene and Kathy
Gau, who have worked there. Here is Gene’s response:
I can’t tell you how many times people come up to me and say “How do you get a job like this,
I’d love to be able to do what you do” Be careful what you ask for. Our days usually started at 5
am with Betty Guy cooking breakfast, then a 45 minute drive from their house to West World.
Punch in at 8 am, and begin work.
Our days consisted of 13 to 14 hours on your feet, with two bathroom breaks and a lunch
break. At the end of the day, usually 11 pm, your dogs are barking. But hey, the shirt, which you
have to return, is good looking. Being on camera is fun and the pay is out of this world, $10.00
an hour. Getting to see famous people is a kick, like Jay Leno, Gas Monkey guys, Bert Reynolds,
Malcolm in the Middle, Freddie somebody, Sharon Stone, The guys from Bitchen Rides, Rick
Hendricks, Bubba Watson, Steve Bronner and Jeff Gordon, just to name a few.
The biggest thrill is being up close to some of the most expensive cars in the world, most of
which have hard to open hoods. Kathy has a lot of fun putting sold stickers on, she was on TV
quite a bit. Did you know, there’s a reason Barrett-Jackson gives away free booze. People tend
to bid higher when they are high. Over all, it’s quite an experience and one that I will probably
do again, if our feet agree to do it.
Gene and
Kathy Gau
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A Mid-Engine C8 Corvette?
It's Happening And Here Are The Latest Details by Jay Traugott – Car & Driver Magazine
Over a year ago, we heard that Chevrolet is finally going to pull the trigger and build a mid-engine
Corvette. Obviously nothing has been confirmed and I even asked the Corvette’s chief engineer, Tadge
Juechter, about this subject at Geneva last March. Of course he denied any knowledge, but today our
colleagues at Car and Driver have managed to dig up additional information about the mid-engined C8.
First off, it’s happening. Second, it’ll debut in production form at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show.
Power will initially come from the C7 Stingray’s 6.2-liter LT1 V8 with an output between 450-500 hp.
Expect a base price of around (seriously?!) $80,000. The C7, meanwhile, will remain in production
through 2017. So yes, the C7 and C8 will be built and sold together but only for a short time. In order to
give the C7 and, not to mention, the traditional front-engined Corvette, a proper send off, C&D claims a
new ultra high-performance edition will be unveiled, possibly to be called ZR1. Heading into 2019, the
C8 will receive a new four-cam, 32-valve V8 that’ll push its price tag above $100,000. In 2020, expect to
see the hybrid E-Ray Corvette debut featuring electric front-wheel propulsion.
Don’t be surprised if it’s also called the Zora, named for Corvette godfather Zora Arkus-Duntov. We’ve
also learned that Chevrolet is benchmarking the C8 against the likes of the Ferrari 458 Italia, Nissan GT-
R, Porsche 911 Turbo, and the BMW i8. So there it is. A mid-engined Corvette is clearly happening
though Chevy sources continue to deny it. What are your thoughts?
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Update:
It’s time for an updated report on the mid-engine C8 Corvette, and here’s the game plan as we
understand it from our impeccable source: The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette (code name: ZERV, perhaps
chosen as an homage to Zora Arkus-Duntov’s 1960s mid-engine CERV concepts) will bow in production
form at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2018 with a version of today’s
pushrod V-8 engine delivering 450 to 500 horsepower. Expect a base price of approximately $80,000.
When volume production begins, presumably later in ’18, today’s C7 Corvette will expire, although there
should be remaining stock for those who prefer the traditional powertrain layout used for more than six
decades. The C7’s final hurrah will occur at next year’s 2017 NAIAS, when a swan-song mega-power
edition debuts, possibly wearing the illustrious ZR1 badge.
A notable power upgrade to the C8 will occur in January 2019, attributable to a new four-cam, 32-valve
V-8 set to be presented at NAIAS. That C8 surely will top $100,000. To continue building momentum,
Chevy hopes to show, in 2020, a hybrid E-Ray Corvette—a term GM has trademarked—with electric
front-wheel propulsion. C8 Corvettes may wear ZORA identification of some sort (such as ZoRa1) to pay
homage to Zora Arkus-Duntov, the car’s spiritual godfather and mid-engine advocate from 1955 to 1975.
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The Story of Zora Arkus-Duntov,
the Bad-Ass Who Made the Corvette an Icon
Hard-core Corvette fans know Zora Arkus-
Duntov and the contributions he bestowed
over his two-plus decades at General Motors.
Anticipating the arrival of the next-generation
C8 Corvette adorned with a ZORA nameplate,
we provide this celebration of the life and
times of America’s answer to Enzo Ferrari and
Ferdinand Porsche.
Arkus-Duntov was born in 1909 to wealthy Russian parents studying in Brussels, Belgium. The following year, the Arkus family returned to Saint Petersburg in time to suffer through both World War I and the Russian Revolution. Young Zora, who was mesmerized by anything capable of moving under its own power, showed little interest in school. When the harsh times brought bread rationing, he armed himself with a revolver to safeguard the family’s food supply. A firearm also came in handy when a crosstown doctor had to be persuaded to come and care for his ailing mother.
Due to the severe economic conditions, Zora’s father Jacques Arkus stayed in the household following divorce and the arrival of stepfather Josef Duntov. Years later, in 1941, Zora finally had sufficient respect for his third parent to change his last name to Arkus-Duntov.
Inspired by Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz grand prix efforts in the 1930s, Arkus-Duntov dabbled in lower-level road racing before and after studying mechanical engineering at the University of
Charlottenburg in Berlin. He met some top drivers and engineers but didn’t advance his dream of competing at higher levels through those connections.
Zora with Allard at Le Mans, for whom he drove in 1952 and 1953.
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Watching conditions deteriorate in Germany through the 1930s, especially for those of Jewish descent, Arkus-Duntov and his wife, the former Elfi Wolff, hastily relocated first to Paris and then to America on a freighter converted to passenger service. Both found fortune in their new world—she as a professional dancer, he as a consultant before becoming a war-munitions manufacturer.
Postwar prosperity opened doors to new motorsports opportunities. The “Ardun” overhead-valve cylinder heads Arkus-Duntov manufactured to tune up Ford flathead V-8s were not initially successful, although they eventually became highly prized. After failed Indy 500 attempts, Zora met Sydney Allard, which led to drives at the 1952 and 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans. Mechanical failures doomed both Allard ventures, but Arkus-Duntov’s rising prowess as an engineer and driver gained Porsche’s attention. He was invited to pilot an 1100-cc 550 Spyder for the factory’s visit to the Sarthe, earning a class victory and 14th overall finish in 1954, followed by 13th overall in another 550 Spyder the next year.
Zora Arkus-Duntov (foreground) with Frank Burrell and Bill Frick at Le Mans in 1960.
Amazingly, Arkus-Duntov’s success n the world endurance-racing stage came after he had joined GM as a development engineer. Upon seeing Harley Earl’s Corvette prototype at the 1953 New York Motorama, he was instantly smitten. He unleashed the full brunt of his persuasive powers to convince Chevrolet boss Ed Cole and GM R&D director Maurice Olley that a production
Corvette would be a “turning point” for GM and that his contributions could be instrumental in advancing any high-performance automobile’s cause.
Convincing Cole only a few weeks after joining GM that driving for Allard at Le Mans was in the company’s best interests reveals the depth of Arkus-Duntov’s cunning. Seconding that motion in 1955 became the cornerstone for the Corvette/Porsche respect and rivalry that exists to this day.
Testing at Pikes Peak in 1955 to prove the vitality of the new small-block V-8; Zora set a new sedan-class record in the then-secret 1956 Chevy.
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Olley was less convinced that racing relationships with other carmakers were a wise idea. For punishment, he dispatched the Russian to the proving grounds to work on trucks. Cole had other ideas. After reading Arkus-Duntov’s memo pointing out how the hot-rod movement might help Chevrolet reach younger buyers, he gave his rabble rouser a challenging project: developing the fuel injection scheduled for introduction on the 1957 model year Chevrolet V-8. Building on existing Mercedes-Benz 300SL technology, Arkus-Duntov devised a means of measuring the mass of incoming airflow instead of using the SL’s simpler speed-density approach.
Unfortunately, Corvette sales were faltering and GM was pondering the early retirement of its sports car. Arkus-Duntov stepped in at the last moment to save the Corvette and to recast it as Chevrolet’s halo vehicle. His views won broad internal respect and the job of evolving the Corvette from a fashionable, gutless two-seater into a world-class sports car.
His new authority only encouraged Arkus-Duntov’s speed exploits. He broke a couple of Pikes Peak records in a disguised Chevy sedan, and he topped 150 mph in a slightly modified Corvette at Daytona Beach in 1956. That success set the stage for a long run of experimental projects, which fed yearly performance improvements to production Corvettes.
1957 Chevrolet Corvette SS race car with Zora behind the wheel.
The 1957 Corvette SS originated a badge that Chevrolet still uses today. This purpose-built sports racer taught Arkus-Duntov an important lesson when it failed after only 23 laps at the 12 Hours of Sebring: that the best way to avoid cooking the driver is to mount the engine behind the cockpit. He earned his first real title at General Motors—Chevrolet’s director of high performance—later that year.
Taking that job seriously, Arkus-Duntov and his team created five mid-engine experimental cars to explore independent suspension designs, all-wheel drive, large-displacement V-8s, rotary engines, and aluminum body construction. He earned a patent for a new 4WD arrangement and nearly won approval to move the Corvette’s transmission rearward circa 1960.
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With the 1960 CERV I show car.
Arkus-Duntov had to be an astute politician to rebuff internal forces that persistently drove Corvette in fruitless directions. R&D boss Frank Winchell constructed one prototype with a V-8 hanging out the back. Ed Cole and John DeLorean both suggested two-plus-two Corvettes. The magnificent split-window coupe, which Bill Mitchell’s design department created for the 1963 model year, was despised by Arkus-Duntov because of its impaired rear visibility and prodigious aerodynamic lift. He got rid of the glass partition after only one model year but
never fully resolved the midyear (1963–67) Corvette’s poor aero performance.
Arkus-Duntov did score major wins with engineering advancements such as stiffer frames, independent rear suspension, and disc brakes. Power and performance climbed thanks to fuel injection, multiple carburetors, large V-8s, and tougher four-speed transmissions. The second-generation Corvettes he masterminded not only sold well, they earned GM profits.
These accomplishments came in spite of modest engineering resources thanks to Arkus-Duntov’s ability to inspire his small team. According to Corvette development engineer Roy Sjoberg, who later became the Dodge Viper’s chief engineer, “Zora got your emotions involved and when that occurred, your commitment followed ad infinitum.” Years later, Ed Cole noted, “Zora managed to bootleg more things through Chevrolet than any other engineer I’ve ever known.” To throw him a bone, GM finally gave Arkus-Duntov the Corvette chief engineer title in 1967.
Zora and Patrick Bedard surveying 1971 Corvettes
The midyear Corvette chassis was such a stride forward that it supported the C3 generation for another 15 model years under Mitchell’s mako shark–inspired bodywork. That was not Arkus-Duntov’s intention.
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The mid-engine layout he longed for never reached fruition during his career for a host of reasons. Detractors insisted that Corvette fans didn’t want it and wouldn’t understand it. Sales were strong with the technology in hand. Engineering costs were also an issue; a new transaxle just for Corvettes would be expensive. When Arkus-Duntov reached the age of mandatory retirement in 1975, the glimmer of Chevy’s halo faded until a reengineered C4 finally arrived for the 1984 model year.
Departure from GM didn’t end Arkus-Duntov’s sensitivity to any harsh word spoken against Corvettes. Following a column in 1979, which characterized that car’s rear suspension as “ill-conceived,” he sued Car and Driver for defamation of character. The fact that his name wasn’t mentioned in the article and that his Corvette responsibilities had ended four years earlier made no difference in Arkus-Duntov’s mind. The suit was eventually dismissed.
Zora with Bedard in 1977.
Arkus-Duntov’s use of cigarettes as a fashion accessory eventually caught up with him. After surviving prostate surgery in 1967 and a stroke in 1969, he contracted lung cancer in 1995, even though he had given up smoking years earlier. He died in 1996.
The legacy of the man who championed Corvettes in general and a mid-engine version in particular will live forever when C8s hit the road with a ZORA—or ZoRa1—badge prominently displayed.
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MEMBER NEWS
Prayers & Support -
We have several members who need healing: Alice Williamson, Jan Gunderson, Jon Manz, John Brown,
Mike Burnt, Kim Hernandez and Cork Adams.
Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Very Artistic
After the Peer’s All Corvette Show, a stop at the Countryside Village Art Fair revealed two of our
members who were showing off their wares. Carole DeBuse makes beautiful jewelry by hand. She
travels all over the world to find unique stones and settings for these masterpieces. Ray Kennedy says it
is really just a ruse to be able to write off all of her traveling expenses. All we know is that this original
jewelry is amazing.
Speaking of amazing, Steve Baxter carves wildlife sculptures out of wood by hand. Steve says he uses a
variety of tools from X-acto knives to blunt-edge screwdrivers to create these unique carvings. Some of
this unusual wood comes from damages trees in Colorado, and give the carvings a dramatic look. The
color is applied with a variety of colored pencils with no paint. He is very gifted at this.
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Organ Transplant
There is an old saying that “Bigger is Better”. When it comes to organs, that certainly seems to be the
case. Bob Markworth has had a lifelong love affair with organs and the magical music they produce. He
mentioned that he had an organ in his basement and had hosted as many as 90 people for organ
concerts. Right away, my mind flashed an image of 90 people trying to squeeze into my basement
(would never happen) while I played “Light My Fire” in the corner (did I mention that I can’t play an
organ?) When Bob offered to host an event for the CCC members, we just had to know more.
It turns out that this is no ordinary organ. Bob is the president of The River City Theatre Organ Society
(RCTOS), which is dedicated to the preservation, promotion and presentation of theatre pipe organs and
theatre pipe organ music. What looks like a mild-mannered organ on a platform stage, is really a Super
Organ (please excuse the Superman analogy – I couldn’t help myself).
Behind the organ console is a door leading to a maze of pipes, drums, symbols and electrical wiring that
could supply a small city. What appear to be drapes on either side of the organ are louvers that open up
to allow the sound to fill the room with the sound of Mormon Tabernacle. A giant fan circulates air to
avoid overheating.
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Right now you are probably wondering, “How did he ever get a theater organ in his house? The truth is,
when Bob build this house, he knew he would have a theater organ in it. The house was built with the
organ in mind. The rooms that house all of the pipes were excavated under two 2-car garages (that gives
you an idea of the size). Bob did all of the work himself (slightly harder than changing oil in my Corvette),
and has an amazing knowledge of electronics and wiring. The word is that OPPD has a “Bob Generator”
that they flip on when he fires up the organ to supply enough power.
The concert hall is equipped with spotlights, computers and consoles, and an overhead video camera
that can project the keyboard on a screen in the corner.
There is a picture gallery of great organists who have performed here that include some of the best in
the world.
The sound of this theater organ in this setting is like nothing I have ever heard before. Are you prepared
to be in awe of this sound? Then you certainly will not want to miss this concert event coming Tuesday,
August 16. I can promise you that it will be something to remember. It will literally “blow you away”.
Please send news and pictures of your family events, new cars and anything you would like to share with
members to [email protected].
Share your knowledge and experience. Do you have some tips about car care to share?
Have you taken any trips with your Corvette that you think others would be interested
in? Articles and pictures of club events or Corvette related activities are always
welcome.
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CCC Events Other Area Events Competition Events WR
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June Jun 4 Springfield Days Car Show, Springfield NE June 5 Spring Fling, Missouri Valley, IA
July Jul 9 Fremont Days Car Show, Fremont NE Jul 17 H&H All Chevy Show Jul 31 Gretna Days Car Show, Gretna, NE
September Sep 18 West Point, NE Car Show Sep 24 Woodbine Car Show
Sep 25 Lincoln All Corvette Car
Show
June Jun 14 Meet & Greet - Ragazzi’s Pizza Ralston Jun 16 General Meeting Jun 30 Tailgate Party & Stormchasers game
July Jul 9 Leach Camper Open House Jul 13 Hot Summer Nites Jul 14 General Meeting Jul 17-22 NCCC Convention Jul 30 Gretna Parade
August Aug 16 Meet & Greet at Bob Markworth’s house Aug 18 General Meeting Aug 20 Greg Young Car Show Aug 21 Church of Masters Car Show Aug 26-28 Vettes on the River
September Sep 2-5 Summer Festival Sep 17 Sid Dillon Car Show
June Jun 11-12th Low Speed races – Kansas City Jun 11 Gateway to the West Show, Blair NE (hosted by Midwest Early Corvette Club) Jun 18-19 Autocross - MAC Center
August Aug 6-7 Autocross - MAC Center August 13-14 Autocross – Ankeny, IA
September Sep 2-5 Summer Festival Sep 24-25 Drags, Low Speed & Autocross Racing – Kearny, NE
Please go to our website, www.CornhuskerCorvetteClub.com and click on the calendar tab to see the calendar of events. You can select the “info” link to get more details, flyers & registration forms.
Did you know? Our General Meetings are held at the Bel Air Banquet Room every month. There is no charge for the use of the room, but we are required to purchase a minimum amount of dinners. So come early (starting at 6pm) and enjoy the buffet. If you would prefer a salad, you can call ahead and request one be made up for you. The phone number is 402-333-5505
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NON SANCTIONED EVENT REMINDERS
Tuesday, June 14th - Meet & Greet @
Ragazzi’s Pizza 5170 S 72nd (72nd & Q),
Ralston, NE
Meet & Greet for dinner at 6pm for a choice of
pizza, burgers, salads and more
NEED HEADCOUNT - contact Kathy
([email protected]) or Jayne
Thursday, May 19- CCC General Meeting
Bel-Air Banquet Hall, 12100 West Center Road.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Come
early to visit and enjoy dinner. Bring a non-
perishable food item for our charity food bank.
June 30th (Thursday) – Tailgate at Werner Park
& Storm Chasers game (“Thirsty Thursday”):
Social committee will bring burgers & dogs to
grill. Everyone can chip in $3 per person to
cover meat cost & water/ soft drinks. Please
bring a side dish or dessert along with any adult
beverages you prefer!
We can get advanced group tickets for $9 per
person vs. $15 at the door.
NEED A HEADCOUNT for the food and tickets!
Tickets must be purchased no later than June
17th for the group rate. A signup sheet
available at our June general meeting or contact
Kathy ([email protected]) or Jayne
July 9th (Saturday) – Leach Camper Open
House – CCC will cook hotdogs/burgers: (JB)
Need 6 volunteers for each of 2 shifts (9am till
12pm and 12pm till 3pm) to grill hot dogs &
serve them with beverages to Leach customers
- Contact: [email protected] for more
information
Wednesday, July 13 - Hot Summer Nights -
Sioux Falls, SD - Hotel information: Quality Inn
& Suites, 5410 Granite Lane
Quality Inn & Suites 605-336-1900. Everyone
needs to make their own hotel reservations- we
have a limited number of rooms at $99.99
available on a first come first service basis.
Anyone wanting to attend the dinner that
night at Minerva's, needs to contact KEVIN by
July 8, 2016. Call 402-917-8519 or Email
[email protected] and let him know how many in
your party so we can all sit together
Reservations will be made for 5:30 PM on
Wednesday July 13, 2016
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***Please remember to bring non perishable goods for the Food Bank to the monthly meeting. Also bring small unused toiletries you have from hotels for Mohm’s Place, a shelter in Council Bluffs.
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2017 NCCC CONVENTION BACK ON
TRACK AGAIN
April 23rd at the NCCC second quarter Governor’s
meeting in St. Louis it was announced that the 2017
NCCC Convention was cancelled. NCCC had some
bumps in the road and a road block, but I want
everyone to know that the road has been repaired and
the NCCC 2017 Convention is back on the road ready
for everyone to head to Bowling Green, KY for the
58th annual party of Corvette events and fun. The
location is the home of the Corvette, the Corvette Assembly Plant, the National Corvette
Museum, and the new Motor Sports Park, and all there for NCCC to see, play, and have
fun. Check the NCCC Website for the latest updates.
The Chair people Richard Yanko and Deb Murphy are working on the event for next year.
The official announcement from Richard and Deb is below.
Thank you everyone for being patient while the details were worked out. All is good!
Dave Heinemann
President NCCC
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CCC/NCCC Point Leaders for 2016 (Those listed in the top 20 in NCCC points, will not be listed in the CCC points)
CCC MEMBER PNTS PNTS CCC MEMBER PNTS PNTS
# F NAME L NAME CCC NCCC # F NAME L NAME NCCC CCC
1 JERRY KORALESKI 215 0 1 KATHY BRISBOIS 108 165
2 GENE GAU 205 0 2 GARY BRISBOIS 86 150
3 GEORGE HORST 185 0 3
4 JAYNE SAINZ 185 0 4
5 KATHY GAU 175 0 5
6 RAY KENNEDY 175 0 6
7 CORK ADAMS 170 0 7
8 LINDA ADAMS 170 0 8
9 CAROLYN HORST 170 0 9
10 KATHY KORALESKI 170 0 10
11 BILL CASHELL 165 0 11
12 KATHY CASHELL 160 0 12
13 HARVEY LENERS 155 0 13
14 HOWARD RENSHAW 150 0 14
15 DAVE RICHARDSON 150 0 15
16 JAN RICHARDSON 150 0 16
17 CHRISTOPHER TOOKER 150 0 17
18 JO ANN LENERS 145 0 18
19 RAY ZIMMERMAN 145 0 19
20 JODI DEPETRO 140 0 20
21 SAM DEPETRO 140 0 R 21
22 ROBERT EDMUNDSON 135 0 22
23 LINDA WERCHAN 135 0 23
24 CAROLYN EDMUNDSON 125 0 24
25 RICK HARSHBARGER 125 0 25
26 JAYNE REIT 120 0 26
27 PAT SWIFT 120 0 27
28 SANDY SWIFT 120 0 28
29 JOAN HARSHBARGER 115 0 29
30 SHARON RENSHAW 115 0 30
31 LOUISE GAU 110 0 31
32 NICK GAU 110 0 32
33 PERRY DAWES 105 0 33
34 CAROLE DEBUSE 105 0 34
35 BILL HOWDLE 105 0 35
36 NANCY ZIMMERMAN 105 0 36
37 DONNA HARRIS 100 0 37
38 RAYMOND HARRIS 100 0 38
39 MIKE MANLY 100 0 39
40 ROD PENNER 100 0 40
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Events Posted for 2016
Event Activity or DATE REMARKS: Only events that you attended Points CCC
# Sanction Nos. 2016 will be posted in your results (NCCC are BOLD) Awarded ATT
1 CCC Approved Social 12-Jan Meet and Greet at Stumble Inn Social 10 44
2 CCC Approved Social 24-Jan Play at Mahoney Park & Parkers BBQ Social 10 27
3 CCC Approved Event 30-Jan 2015 Awpard Banquet, (Jan Meeting) 10 90
4 CCC Approved Social 9-Feb Meet and Greet at Cilantros Restaurant Social 10 36
5 CCC Approved Event 18-Feb CCC General Meeting for February 10 71
6 CCC Approved Event 19/20-Feb CCC at the Yearly Melodrama, workers servers 10w/20w 18
7 CCC Approved Event 6-Mar Annual CCC workers at the Swap Meet in Lincoln 10w 6
8 CCC Approved Parade 12-Mar Annual St Patricks Parade & Lunch to Follow, QS&L 15e 75
9 CCC Approved Event 17-Mar CCC General Meeting for March 10 92
10 CCC Approved Event 19-Mar WREG Banquet Special Event, Demoins IA 25 15
11 CCC Approved Display 18/20-Mar Annual WOW Display, Omaha NE 20c/15e/10w 41
12 CCC Approved Social 29-Mar Approved Social at Clancy's West 10 54
13 CCC Approved Social 16-Apr Mexican Dominos Social at the Gau's 10 54
14 MW-351,575,004,333 16/17-Apr Indiana Spring Fling, LS 1/14 Earned 2
15 CCC Approved Event 21-Apr CCC General Meeting for April 10 119
16 CCC Approved Social 24-Apr Morrill Hall, Honor a Vet, Dinner at Lee;s 10 50
17 CCC Approved Social 1-May Tusseys Brunch & Ft Atkinson Tour 10 31
18 CCC Approved Event 7-May Leach Camper Open House #1, Workers 20c/10w 10
19 CCC Approved Display 7-May Huber Car Show Suporter Display for Military 20c/15e 70
20 CCC Approved Event 19-May CCC General Meeting for May 10 103
21 CCC Approved Social 24-May Meet and greet at Sean O'Casey's Social 10 46
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Sergeant at Arms, Bob Edmundson, announced
that the meeting would be starting in 5 minutes
and to please silence all cell phones.
Jerry Koraleski, President, welcomed everyone
taking a moment of silence for those who have
passed away, and for those who are sick and in
need of healing.
Carolyn Horst announced that the 50/50 pot
was up to $274 before dividing the pot.
Jan Gunderson, Secretary, had some fun telling
the club members that there were so many
Vettes parked outside that she and Erv had to
park far away. She went on to say they had
waited for the trolley that never came to pick
them up. Attendance for the General Meeting
has been outstanding!
Jan also informed the club that Bill Cashell had
pulled a joke on her by rewriting her minutes of
last month’s minutes down to several lines and
then sent them to the Board for approval.
Jan received a motion to accept the minutes
from last month’s general meeting as published
in the newsletter from Lois Waterman and
seconded by Joe Eller.
Marie Manz, Membership Director welcomed
guests and reported
that our club now has
386 members. We
waved and clapped for
the following new
members: Kenneth
Miller, Jeff and Paula
Miller, Randy and Diane Neuman and Brian and
Stacey Daniell.
Marie gave Jon Manz’s, Governor’s, report as
follows: There will be low-speed auto cross
events on July 9 and 10 at Marshalltown as a
fund raiser for the West Region Scholarship
fund.
NCCC Board positions will be opening up for
next year so start thinking about stepping up for
those positions.
New charity for NCCC is St Jude’s. Two
thousand tickets for $50 apiece for the chance
to win $50,000 will be sold for this charity for
the first time at Bloomington Gold and then at
the 2016 NCCC Convention.
The 2017 NCCC convention WILL be held in
August, 2017 at Bowling Green.
Kathy Gau then read the birthday list.
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John Schomberg from Huber, and George Horst
came to the front to tell the” tall and short” of
the Huber car show. George thanked the club
for turning out and for supporting the “Vet’s
Moving Forward” program. The club raised
$560. There was a “special award” for Ron
Hernandez who heads “Vet’s Moving Forward”.
John Schomberg announced that Huber’s
matched the $560 that the Cornhusker Corvette
Club raised and presented him with a check.
Ron thanked everyone for the dollars raised,
and while Kim came to the front, Ron thanked
the club for the support he and Kim received
personally while Kim was going through
rehabilitation as well as a possible cancer
diagnoses. He is happy to report she is cancer
free and was surprised that she made her way
to the front using her walker. Kim struggled to
the front to show her gratitude for cards,
flowers and prayers she received from the club.
“We’ve only been club members for a year, but
we feel like this club is family”, says Ron.
Huber’s also furnished $50 gift cards from
several popular restaurants as prizes to the
winners of the car show. Those winning were:
C1;Don Peers, C2;Sam and Jodi DePetro,
C3;Kevin and Jayne Reit; C4;Dave
Ferguson,C5;Sandy Swift;C6,Denny and Mary
Ann Laaker; and C7;Carolyn Horst.
Ray Kennedy, Vice President, was present, to
model his rose colored glasses again this month
and informed our club that Carolyn Horst knew
why he was wearing them. No business report-
just monkey business!!
Tom Horeis, Treasurer, discussed the finances
of the club. “Still good, still ahead” sounds
positive, doesn’t it? Tom commended Chris
Tooker on keeping the costs of the World of
Wheels at a record low only to have Chris stand
and thank Jon Manz and Steve Skidmore for
donating items for
the display
allowing him to
come under
budget. The club
members showed
their appreciation
to all by their
applause.
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Don Angeroth, Competition Director, spoke
about the upcoming West Region events that
can be found on the CCC website. The driving
school and tech school was successful and
everyone drove in beautiful weather on Sunday
until they couldn’t take it anymore. One of
Don’s students, by the name of John, said his
heart was still pumping hard! We like that kind
of excitement in this club!
Don Peers, Club Member, came to the front to
promote his car show that will be held the first
Saturday in June. This is the only sanctioned car
show of the year. Don supports the Nebraska
Soap Box Derby with this car show. Did you
know that the 1953 Corvette was first shown at
a Soap Box Derby event?
Pat Swift, Public Relations Director calmly
reported his
appreciation to
the Contributors
for supporting CCC
in their timely
fashion and
reminded club
members to use
the services of our Contributors and to let them
know that you are a member of CCC. They truly
appreciate our club using their services.
President Koraleski acknowledged the good
work that Pat does as Public Relations Director
as does Tom Horeis, Treasurer.
Kathy Cashell and Jayne Sainz, from the Social
Committee brought it to the attention of the
club members who like to be in the Gretna
Parade, that the date has been changed to July
30th. So don’t be early!
All the social events are on the web with the
details, so check it regularly.
Jayne Sainz has still been on the lookout for Red
Necked Pheasants in Nebraska and she was sure
she saw one last week.
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An important notation was made by Kathy
Cashell that the trip to LeClaire will be worth 25
points.
Bill Cashell, Editor, asked the new members to
get with him for pictures for the newsletter
after the meeting. Bill
reminded members
that he is putting lots
of pictures not in the
newsletter on the
website and that Jan
Mason can help you
with your computer
browsing as just this evening she found
something called the internet! (Note from
secretary-Bill’s always ready to make someone
laugh!)
JB Benedict, Points Chairman- can always be
counted on to have a points report on the back
table. JB is our “Numbers Guy” and he reported
that 800-1,000
hot dogs were
grilled at the
Leach Camper
Open House.
Our club helped
in appreciation
for Leaches
support for so
many years. The second open house will be July
9 and anyone who helps with the open house
receives worker points and all the hot dogs you
want to eat!
President Koraleski reminded everyone that if
you have issues or problems that need solving,
Perry Dawes and Chris Tooker, Members-at-
Large are the guys to see.
Perry Dawes, Member at Large-no report.
Chris Tooker, Member at Large-no report.
Gene Gau 2016 Convention Chairman; caught
us up on the latest details for the 2016
Convention. Gene was wearing a shirt from Sac
Museum and had an amazing announcement.
Jim Blackburn is working on a fly-over for the
car show!!!!! Talk
about knocking off your
socks! The convention
has been in the making
for two years, and it’s
just getting better and
better!
Another surprise: A lifetime of collecting
Corvette items and memorabilia has been
donated by the Carl Bertch family as door prizes
for Convention. Carl was an active member of
the Cornhusker Corvette Club for many years
and this is a special gift to our club.
It was reported by Gene that he took his life
into his own hands when he ventured to the
Reit home to look at the donated door prizes
that Kevin’s been playing with and has nearly
worn out! Gene was greeted by their blind and
deaf dog and the dog nearly took off his ____
leg! Kevin confessed that he had used Gene’s
socks that had been knocked off to prepare his
dog for Gene’s arrival!
Seriously, Gene is very impressed with the
prizes that will be given away at the dinners.
Only a few will be announced at the events and
the rest will be drawn out and put on a board
for collection at the back of the banquet halls.
While Kevin Reit was at the front of the room,
he read off the names of those people who
have put their names in to have dinner together
at the “Hot Summer Night’s event in Sioux Falls.
Kevin did a promotion for that event.
Remember, the details are on the web, Marie
Manz sends out reminders and you might also
find information other places in the newsletter.
It appears that “Lucky Bucket Beer” has the
chance to be the exclusive beer distributer, and
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there may be a time for free whiskey tasting
from them as well, according to Gene.
“Hero’s of the Heartland” Color Guard is
working hard and they are going to make a
great first night impression.
PLEASE NOTE: In order to help get everyone
teched in a timely fashion, Cornhusker
member’s cars will be teched Saturday (the
day before convention starts) at noon at
Embassy Suites.
Tim Ogle, Webmaster absent.
David Ferguson, Summer Festival Chairman;
absent.
Old Business- Joe Eller, RCD (Regional
Competition Director) along with Teresa Eller,
handed out West Region awards to those who
were not at the West Region Banquet in Des
Moines to receive their awards for last year’s
events.
New Business-
The Birthday name that was drawn by Kathy
Gau and the lucky winner was Kim Hernandez!
Louise Gau helped Jerry by drawing tickets out
of the bucket for the 50/50 drawing and the
door prizes displayed on the gift table. Ticket
number 278335 for $155 in the 50/50 drawing
was held by Pat Swift! Shhhhhhh! Pat said it
was really Sandy’s ticket. She had to leave the
meeting early and we aren’t to tell Sandy.
Didn’t Sandy win a Huber $50 gift certificate
earlier tonight?????
Jodi DePetro’s ticket was drawn for a gas card
provided by Service 1.
Many club members took home door prizes and
thanks goes to those who donated the prizes.
A motion to close was made by Teresa Eller and
seconded by Jayne Reit.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jannette Gunderson, Secretary
Help Wanted
Are you looking for the perfect part time summer job? The pay is outstanding (Big Bucks!) for sitting around
waiting for people above you to make decisions. Every job will be required to have 2 people watching for
every person working. No experience is required. The less you know about anything, the better.
Oops! Wrong job. That was for a city worker. This position pays nothing and has no benefits….but….
You can travel the world (Council Bluffs) and meet famous people (the Brisbois Family of Missouri Valley).
We will have a practice rallye tech in Council Bluffs prior to the autocross events on June 18th & 19th.
Anyone who is interested in helping with rallye tech at convention should attend this event.
Time is 8:30 am on Saturday, June 18th at the Mid America Center, 1 Arena Way in Council Bluffs.
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Joe Eller, RCD (Regional Competition
Director) along with Teresa Eller, handed
out West Region awards to those who
were not at the West Region Banquet in
Des Moines to receive their awards for
last year’s events.
Don Angeroth picked up
awards for the people who
could not be there.
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
http://www.hhchevy.com
http://www.gychevy.com
http://www.beardmorechevy.com
http://www.siddillongm.com
http://www.harchelroadmotors.com
http://www.hubercars.net
Birthday Winner Kim Hernandez
50/50 Winner Pat Swift
Gas Card Winner Jodi DePetro
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
http://www.gychevy.com
http://www.beardmorechevy.com
http://www.siddillongm.com
http://www.harchelroadmotors.com
http://www.hubercars.net
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Leach Camper Sales
1-80 Lake Manawa Exit 1/2 mile south & 1/2 mile
west 712-366-2581
www.LeachCamper.com
George Horst, President
8802 Washington Cir Omaha, NE
402-677-0123 www.jikohmfg.com
http://www.casciossteakhouse.com
Chris Tooker – Financial Advisor
13321 California St. Suite 200
Omaha, NE 68154
402-496-5118
Bar & Grill
New Members
Ken Miller
Jeff and Paula Miller
Randy and Diane Neuman
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Brian and Stacey Daniel
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
Home
Warranties & Service Agreements
http://serviceone.com/
www.ownersprideclub.com Auto Trim Design www.AutoTrimDesign.net
Bruno’s Auto Works www.BrunosAutoworks.com
Breeze Catchers www.BreezeCatchers.net
Certified Transmission www.CertifiedTransmission.com
Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grill www.CilantrosOmaha.com
Clancy’s Pub www.clancysomaha.com
HS Automotive http://www.facebook.com/HsAutomo
tiveAndDyno
In The Garage www.InTheGarage.biz K&K House of Trophies www.kkTrophies.com Lions Automotive Upholstery http://lionsauto.com Lyle’s Tires & Wheels www.LylesTire.com
Bar & Grill
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
Northwest Bank http://www.bank-orthwest.com/john-bothof/default.aspx Parker’s Smokehouse www.ParkersSmokeHouse.com
Peers Auto Works www.PeersAutoworks.com
Quaker Steak & Lube, Council Bluffs http://thelube.com/locations/iowa/council-bluffs/
R&G Service Center www.RandGServiceCenter.com
Village Inn Twin Creek Bellevue http://www.villageinn.com/locations/110857
Biginz Motorsports
www.biginzmotorsports.com
Bar & Grill
CCaarr CCoorrrraall FOR SALE
2008 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE - $32,000.00
BLACK EXTERIOR, BLACK INTERIOR, BLACK TOP
AUTOMATIC WITH PADDLE SHIFT
POWER CONVERTIBLE TOP
LOADED WITH OPTIONS
MOTOR - LS3 - 430 HORSEPOWER
MILES 32,778
CLEAR TITLE
CAR NEVER RACED
EXCELLENT CONDITION - MUST SEE
CONTACT JERRY AT 402-657-3450
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2016 Officers President Jerry Koraleski, [email protected]
Vice President Ray Kennedy, [email protected]
Secretary Jan Gunderson [email protected]
Treasurer Tom Horeis, [email protected]
Competition Director Don Angeroth, [email protected]
Editor Bill Cashell, [email protected]
Governor Jon Manz, [email protected]
Social Directors Social Committee, [email protected] Kathy Cashell, [email protected]
Summer Festival Dave Ferguson, [email protected]
2016 Convention Director Gene Gau, [email protected]
Public Relations Pat Swift, [email protected]
Membership Director Marie Manz, [email protected]
Member At Large Chris Tooker, [email protected]
Member At Large Perry Dawes, [email protected]
2015 Chairpersons Points J.B. Benedict, [email protected]
Sergeant At Arms Bob Edmundson, [email protected]
Webmaster Tim Ogle, [email protected]
Greeter Allen & Palmer Sohl, [email protected]
Please note the NEW email addresses. You will never have to remember a board members email address again - just their position!! Our webmaster has it set up to auto forward to the email address we have on-line.
HUSKER NEWS ‘N VIEWS is a monthly publication of the Cornhusker Corvette Club, expressly for its members. Articles submitted for publication MUST be received by the editor by the FIRST Thursday of the month. The General Membership Meeting is held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 W. Center Road. Join us early for dinner when you can. The Board of Directors Meeting is the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the CCC President’s home. All members are welcome at the Board Meeting. Correspondence can be submitted to
Websites:
CCC: www.CornHuskerCorvetteClub.com
National NCCC: www.CorvettesNCCC.Org
Regional NCCC: www.WestRegionNCCC.Com
“Chevrolet Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.”
Deadline for submission for the newsletter is the first Thursday of the Month.
Please email to
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Taken for a Ride
A clearly inebriated woman, stark naked, jumped
into a taxi in New York City and laid down on the
back seat.
The cab driver, an old Jewish gentleman, opened his
eyes wide and stared at the woman. He made no
attempt to start the cab.
The woman glared back at him and said, "What's
wrong with you, honey? - Haven't you ever seen a
naked woman before?"
The old Jewish driver answered, "Let me tell you
sumsing, lady. I vasn't staring at you like you
tink; det vould not be proper vair I come from."
The drunk woman giggled and responded, "Well, if
you're not staring at my boobs or ass, sweetie, what
are you doing then?"
He paused a moment, then told her..."Vell, M'am, I
am looking and I am looking, and I am tinking
to myself,'Vair in da hell is dis lady keeping de
money to pay for dis ride?
Now, that's a REAL Businessman!