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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
REMEMBER TO VISIT US ON LINE! www.thevetteset.com
MARCH 2014
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The Vette Set
Sponsored by
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day
Vette Est. 1965
OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES
The Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by Win
Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are
always welcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected])
by 6:00pm Sunday following the General Meetings. General Meetings are held on the first
Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach.
Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.
2014 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARY Anton Wijenayake 310-378-6484 [email protected]
TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Rob Weimer 310-416-1007 [email protected]
ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]
AWARDS BANQUET Jan Jeffreys 310-937-3787 [email protected]
BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]
John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected]
Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected]
Carolyn Shofner 310-518-3805 [email protected]
Karen Cewinski 310-413-2944 [email protected]
HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
N.C. MUSEUM
AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
NCCC GOVERNOR Carl Cewinski 310-341-8273 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
PROCUREMENT Debbie Jackley 714-473-0260 [email protected]
RACE Ken Morelock 310-539-8632 [email protected]
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]
SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
SUNSHINE Marlis Popovich 310-373-6202 [email protected]
WEB MASTER John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
CAR SHOW
CHARITY
Santiago
Chavez
Greetings to The Vette Set,
Once a year The Vette Set gets together for the traditional event call “The Sweetheart Rally”
held during the month of February. In my opinion, it is probably the club’s favorite event of
the year. The Tullys & Whitfords put on this great event. The Rally was mapped out and all
couples headed out for a nice sightseeing road trip. We were all handed a set of questions
or clues as part of the fun to seek out the answers as we travel along. By the time we
finished the Rally we visited some of the most special places in the South Bay area. You’ll
find some great pictures here in the Gazette of the places we visited. Then we gathered at
the Tully’s home to eat, drink and be merry. From a personal view; traditionally I remove the
top off my C5 and give the key to my lovely wife to drive it for the Rally. Yes, that makes me
the navigator. (Tough job, being the navigator!) I have to laugh since my wife becomes quite
the “lead foot” as we roar from each view point to view point. The purpose of sharing all of
this is just to acknowledge what a great and fun time we The Vette Set have together. We
bond as a club and enjoy our hobby of driving our Corvette.
During our March General Meeting we passed the 2014 Budget of The Vette Set. Believe it
or not; this was actually a fun exercise. We definitely had a lot of discussion. It was great to
get the feedback or candor from the membership. It gives the Board a snap shot of what the
membership expectations are.
Our next focus is our 39th Annual Car Show. Just a few weeks away with the days clicking
away! If you’d like to volunteer to help out the Car Show Committee will “Welcome You with
Open Arms”! The Vette Set has a long tradition of holding one of the best car shows in
Southern California. It’s always an exciting day. Step-up and contact John Tully, Dick
Whitford or me and we will get you all lined up. This is our club’s way of giving back to other
clubs who also hold these fabulous events. Let’s show everyone how we The Vette Set
holds a grand car show.
Finally, remember what brings us all together: our excitement, joy and the fun of owning a
Corvette! We each have a special way of bonding with our Corvette. The Vette Set is a proud
club whose members can have fun and take care of business.
Thank-you and always remember...
Vettes are made to be driven…drive your Vette and enjoy the ride!
Santiago
PREZ SEZ
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Marlis
NAME BADGE DRAWING
50-50 DRAWING
The name badge $20 lucky person could have
been Oscar Amaro this month; however, he didn't have his badge. Next
month's drawing will be $30.
VETTE SET
OSCAR
AMARO
Rosie
Gipson
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ROSIE’S
RAFFLE
Marlis
Popovitch SUNSHINE
The 50/50 collection was $150 this month. Jeanette
Weimer won $75 while the Club received $75. The Weimer's have been
lucky. Rob Weimer won $82 at the May 2013 meeting. Congrats to
Jeanette. Rosie
MARCH BIRTHDAYS:
3/9, Santiago Chavez
3/24, John Tully
3/30, Robert Gibbs
MARCH ANNIVERSARIES:
Brian & Cindy Welchko, 3/4
Jack & Jacqueline Schauster, 3/17
Ed & Debbie Lux, 3/19
PROCUREMENT Debbie
Jackley
Now is the time to order your new, light-weight, fleece-lined Vette Set jacket…to have on
hand for when those chilly nights start to roll out. Go online to
http://www.catspecialties.com/thevetteset.aspx and make your selections now. If you get
your order placed by the third Friday of this month, I will pick up the items and bring them to
the next meeting. (No orders were placed last month, hence I felt safe in not making the
meeting this month). Debbie
NCM
AMBASSADOR
George M.
Person, Jr.
Feature Your Corvette on a Cafe Table Top
Reserve your spot in our Corvette Cafe! They are redoing their table tops and have a limited
number of photo display positions available to feature your Corvette image, year, model and
color, name and city/state. Display spaces are 4" x 2.5" in size and available on a first come-
first serve basis. Photo display space is available at $50 per spot. You must provide a digital
image in jpg or tif format to be eligible - no spaces will be reserved without image, information
and payment. Orders must be received by Tuesday, April 15th at 5:00pm CT. Please send
image of Corvette only - no individuals in the photos please.
To be a part of this special opportunity, go to the NCM website.
Reserved Parking Available at 20th Anniversary
This August they will welcome thousands of people to Bowling Green, KY in celebration of
the Museum's 20th Anniversary. As a fundraiser for the Museum they have a limited number
of paved parking spots available, which can be reserved for a donation of $500 per spot. This
program guarantees you your own numbered spot from Wednesday through Saturday of the
event. It also allows you to come and go as you please with your spot being saved the whole
time. The $500 counts towards your annual giving and Winner's Circle status, and is tax
deductible.
To secure your spot, go to the NCM website and choose "General Donation" and put "20th
Anniversary Parking" in the additional notes field.
Next Raffles
2014 Torch Red Convertible Corvette, Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2pm CT, Tickets $200,
Limited to 1,000 Tickets
"Build Your Own" 2014 Coupe or Convertible Stingray Corvette, or Take $55,000 Cash!,
Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 2pm CT, Tickets: $150, Limited to 1,500 Tickets
2014 Upcoming Events
April 8-13 MIM Auctions, Astronauts & Alligators
April 14-15 Sebring HPDE
April 24-26 NCM Bash
April 27-29 MIM 2nd Annual Tail of the Dragon Tour
May 15-17 ZR-1/C4 Gathering
May 22-25 Barn Raising IV
June 30-July 1 VIR HPDE
August 25-26 Summit Point HPDE
August 27-30 20th Anniversary celebration / Corvette Caravan
October TBD MIM 1-Lap of KY "Only One" Tour
November 6-8 Vets 'n Vettes
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NCM UPDATES
1962 Black Corvette Successfully Saved
It's been almost three weeks since a 40' wide, 60'
deep sinkhole opened up within the Skydome of the
National Corvette Museum, taking eight prized Cor-
vettes with it. Construction and engineering teams
have been hard at work since day one, putting a plan
in place for the recovery of the cars and restoration of
the building.
The recovery of the three most accessible Corvettes:
the 2009 "Blue Devil" ZR1, a 1993 40th Anniversary
Ruby Red Corvette and a 1962 Black Corvette commenced on Tuesday with all three cars
being successfully saved. Monday's "Operation Corvette Plus" resulted in the recovery of the
2009 and the 1993 and nearly all day Tuesday was dedicated to the 1962 – a car that was
recovered around 1:45 pm CT giving spectators watching from the Museum's Plexiglas
viewing area and the construction and engineering crews a huge sigh of relief.
The team began work early Tuesday, extracting a portion of the car lift that had become
mangled around the car, removing the hood from the '62 and tying a strap to the engine bay,
then drilling anchors into the slab of concrete that appeared to be wedged into the grill. In
hooking their lifting devices to the car they discovered that they didn't have to lift the slab to
free the car. "Really, all that went better than I expected ... that's my favorite car," said Mike
Murphy, CEO of Scott, Murphy and Daniel Construction.
"I see body damage. The chassis looks intact, the frame's not bent, the interior (other than
being a little dirty) is pristine. So, I think it's some fiberglass work, some ornamentation work,
and paint, n said John Spencer, Manufacturing Integration Manager at the GM Corvette
Assembly Plant. "This car is in amazing shape considering what it's been through. I don't see
anything unrepairable.“
Murphy indicated that the next step will be to remove the concrete slab off the bank of the
hole, and to remove the rest of the car lift. After those are out of the way they will begin
stabilizing and securing the red spire and the walls of the hole. "I'm tickled to death that we
were able to get those three cars out with no problems, and they were in good condition," he
added.
All three cars are now on display in the Museum's Exhibit Hall. They will be joined in late April
by the remaining five Corvettes - marking a culmination of the sinkhole recovery efforts. The
Museum is planning a formal exhibit of these cars "as is," along with various photos, videos,
information and artifacts through August 3. The plexiglass viewing area of the Skydome will
be available as long as construction is on-going, and the 'dome' is expected to re-open by
late August.
PPG Pace Car Rescued From Sinkhole
Yesterday we reported on the surprising recovery of the One I Millionth Corvette. In another
unexpected turn of events, the construction crew was able to go ahead and also save the
1984 PPG Pace Car.
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After a 10 ton slab of concrete and the Millionth Cor-
vette were extracted, the team, had a better view of
the PPG car and could hook on to it. When they did
so; the car barely moved - and they then discovered
there was more concrete under the dirt and on top
of the car. They were able to remove the concrete
and then lift out the PPG car. Unfortunately, this car
is the most damaged to date as the concrete had
judo chopped" it.
Crew Took Opportunity to Grab Car During Sinkhole Prep
In an unexpected turn of events, the Millionth Corvette
was resurrected from the depths of the sinkhole to-
day. "Initially there was no intention to bring the
Millionth out, but as we got in there and saw more
this morning we did feel like this might be our best
chance," said Danny Daniel, President of Scott,
Murphy and Daniel Construction.
Danny indicated that they pulled the car by one wheel
from where it was lodged and it swung free into the
cavern. They were then able to lift the car and place
it to rest, upside down on the bottom of the sinkhole.
Finally, the Corvette was hooked up by its two tires for final lifting out of the sinkhole, much
like the process to retrieve the 1993 40th Anniversary. "Went like a champ, we were tickled
to-death,' added Daniel.
"The Millionth Corvette has been through a lot, but the damage at first glance seems to be
less extensive than what it could have been, especially given the precarious spot the car
landed," said Bob Hellmann, Facilities and Displays Manager at the Museum. ''The
undercarriage and frame look to be in good condition and everything else is repairable.“
The Millionth Corvette was built at 2:00pm on July 2, 1992 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Just
like the first 1953 Corvettes, it bears a white exterior, red interior and is a convertible. The car
was donated to the Corvette Museum by General Motors. In a press release from 1991, Jim
Perkins, General Manager for Chevrolet at the time, said "We've been looking for a way to
support the goals of the museum, which are to enshrine a great car and the great people
who made it an American institution." This donation came two years before the museum that
exists today had opened its doors.
George M. Person, Jr.
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Editor’s Note: George received the following from Frances Melodia at Winn Chevrolet.
George,
My name is Frances and I am the Parts and Service
Director of Win Chevrolet. I have been in the auto-
motive field for over 30 years. I reside in Redondo
Beach with my husband of 28 years, Jeff. We moved
to the South Bay 2 years ago. I enjoy reading and
boating. I was a Service Director for Ford for 18 years
before coming to Chevy. In my earlier days I was a
warranty administrator and assistance service man-
ager. I am one of the first female service directors in
the auto industry.
At Win we are here for the Vette Set, my door is
always open and I would love to have you stop and
say Hi! And yes, as Vette Set members, you are
entitled to discounts.
Frances Melodia, Parts and Service Director
Frances Melodia,
Parts and Service Director
SPONSOR
RELATIONS
George M.
Person, Jr.
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Our Car Show is only a month away, April 5, 2014. Linda Glaza is receiving many
raffle/silent auction prizes and goodie bag items. If you have a donation for the raffle or
silent auction please let us know. Linda needs to prepare those items prior to the Car
Show.
We are running 3 times the registrations as last year. So this appears to be a banner year
for us. If you have not signed up for one or several jobs at the Show please let Dick
Whitford know where you would like to help.
Rob Weimer has been contacting potential vendors. So far we have commitments from
Braun’s Automotive (Muscle Car and Hot Rod Restoration), Leanne Howie (Photography),
Greg (Adam’s Car Care Products and Professional Detailer), Colleen Erickson (sun glasses
and hats, etc), and Chris Licata of Beach Coast Insurance. The National Corvette Museum
store will be with us again under the direction of George Person.
Ricardo Flemming has volunteered to coordinate chairs, tables and pop-ups. If you can
loan the Car Show any tables or pop-ups, please let him know. Chairs will come from ours
at WIN.
If you have any friends, associates, etc. who have a unique, common, well kept, or work-in-
progress GM cars or truck, please invite them to our show. Our flyer and registration form
are on our web site www.thevetteset.com. Last year we were able to give trophies to all the
Classic Chevy’s that came. And we received great notice by the Corvette’s for the
Concourse judging.
Linda Tully has been distributing raffle coupons. If you need more please contact her. Our
raffle is a highlight of our Show. Prizes from sponsors and club members draw interest
from all Car Show participants. It not only raises funds for our charity but gives the Car
Show participants another focus and anticipation of award.
CAR SHOW
REPORT John Tully
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Another month has rolled by and here are some abridged highlights from our West Coast
Region: (Thanks to Cliff Harris, our WC Regional Membership Director, for the detailed
information.)
Our regional officers attended a recent national NCCC gathering held quarterly each
year. Saving money, growing membership, sinkhole update and 2014 national convention
plans were discussed. In case someone asks you, NCCC has 17,012 members now. The
highest in the last decade. TVS has 74 NCCC members and 29 who are not.
An opportunity exists; the editor of the Blue Bars is stepping down and needs
replacement. Interested? Contact me.
On the subject of Blue Bars; it's important that you notify me when you have a change of
address otherwise you will not receive your copy on time, if ever. It's also expensive
because two issues are distributed to cover your mailing. As your club Governor (a.k.a.
"Governator"), I have the access to update the national NCCC records for TVS identity and
addresses almost instantly. What power, eh?
The national NCCC has established e-mail boxes on the internet for all Corvette clubs in the
organization. The idea is that all clubs will get information due regardless of who is the local
Governor. Ours is working and I suggest TVS Governor and Secretary have access to it and
pass on the information to others in the club. This will prevent confusion and make things
easier.
Drive your Corvette and "Save the Wave!"
Governator Carl
NCCC
GOVERNOR
Carl
Cewinski
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15th annual Spring Fling Autocross -- Two non-sanctioned autocrosses at the Riverside
County Fairgrounds in Indio , CA -- Palm Springs Corvette Club. Proceeds go to ALS - Lou
Gehrigs Disease and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City.
WC-340-N01R Non-sanctioned autocross on Saturday
WC-340-N02R Non-sanctioned autocross on Sunday
Three low speed autocrosses at Santa Maria Airport -- Vapor Trail Vettes.
WC-518-001 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-002 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-003 Sanctioned low speed autocross
Sign up at MotorSportsReg.com
39th annual judged car show at Ruby's Diner in Redondo Beach , CA -- The Vette Set.
WC-401-001 Sanctioned car show
People's choice car show -- Pomona Valley Corvette Association.
WC-434-001 Santioned car show
UCI Car Show on the Green on the University of California at Irvine campus. Entry fee
includes coffee and donut, lunch, drinks, ice cream, kettle corn and goodie bag.
Info: Steve Monsanto (949) 510-2951
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 15363 Culver Dr. ,
Irvine , CA 92604
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.
Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
37th annual Plastic Fantastic car show in San Diego , CA
NCOCC Calendar
People's choice car show -- part of the Huntington Beach Concours -- O.C. Vettes
You must register for the HB Concours in order to attend this event
WC-325-001 Sanctioned people's choice car show
HB Concours web site
Temecula Promenade people's choice car show -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley
WC-500-R01 Regional sanctioned car show
Three low speed autocrosses at Santa Maria Airport -- Vapor Trail Vettes.
WC-518-004 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-005 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-006 Sanctioned low speed autocross
Sign up at MotorSportsReg.com
NCCC West Coast Region CalendarSanctioned events are in red, West Coast Region events are in blue, Other events are in black
June 2014
1 Sun
8 Sun
14 Sat
25-26 Fri-Sat
May 2014
10 Sat
18 Sun
5 Sat
6 Sun
12 Sat
March 2014
15-16Sat-
Sun
April 2014
5 Sat
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Super 7 Saturday -- multiple funkhanas -- Inland Empire Corvettes
WC-552-001 Sanctioned funkhana -- Saturday
WC-552-002 Sanctioned funkhana -- Saturday
WC-552-003 Sanctioned funkhana -- Saturday
WC-552-004 Sanctioned funkhana -- Saturday
WC-552-005 Sanctioned funkhana -- Saturday
WC-552-006 Sanctioned funkhana -- Sunday
WC-552-007 Sanctioned funkhana -- Sunday
WC-552-008 Sanctioned funkhana -- Sunday
WC-552-009 Sanctioned funkhana -- Sunday
WC-552-010 Sanctioned funkhana -- Sunday
O.C. Vettes poker run
WC-325-002 Sanctioned rallye
Vapor Trail Vettes Annual Blast in Santa Maria , CA. Peoples' choice car show, gimmick
rallye, 3 chance rallyes
WC-518-010 Sanctioned people's choice car show
WC-518-R01 Sanctioned gimmick rallye
WC-518-R02 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-R03 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-R04 Sanctioned chance rallye
NCCC national Convention in Savannah , GA
Car show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross, funkhana.
Parties, national champions awards banquet, Convention awards breakfast.
2014 Convention web site
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris
(949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 12180 Mariposa
Rd., Victorville , CA 92395
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.
Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
15th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County Fairgrounds in
Costa Mesa , CA
100% of the proceeds go to the City of Hope .
Cruisin' For A Cure web site
Three low speed autocrosses at Santa Maria Airport -- Vapor Trail Vettes.
WC-518-007 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-008 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-009 Sanctioned low speed autocross
Sign up at MotorSportsReg.com
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris
(949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
November 2014
8-Jul Fri-Sat
20 Sat
28 Sat
October 2014
11 Sat
2 Sat
25-29 Mon-Fri
September 2014
13-Dec Fri-Sat
22-23Sat-
Sun
July 2014
12 Sat
August 2014
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The Vette Set Activities Calendar
March 6 General Meeting--7pm at WIN Chevrolet
March 19 Dinner and Activities Meeting -- 6:30pm Bring your well researched activity
ideas to Islands Restaurant, 1609 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach 90278
March 27 Club Run to Chen Art Gallery -- Led by Bonniegay. RSVP to her ASAP at
[email protected] or (310)370-0890. Tour is limited to 35 people and lasts 90
min. Meet at 11:30am at China Buffet, 3525 PCH #G, in Torrance. Drive to Chen Art
Gallery, 1625 Abalone Ave, Torrance for 1:30pm tour. Speaker Tour through the ‘Gardens’
and Guided Tour through the ‘Art Gallery’.
March 29-30 Overnight Club Run to Santa Barbara –tentative-Jennifer Walton will lead an
overnight Club Run to Santa Barbara, leaving mid-day Saturday. Trip will include a stop at
the Mission and Rose Gardens, then dinner followed by drinks & dancing to the live 1940’s
band at the James Joyce. Sunday breakfast then strolling along the Arts and Crafts
Displays by the beach. This is a weather-permitting run. Update will be available at the
Activities Meeting.
April 3 General Meeting --7pm at WIN Chevrolet
April 5 39th Annual Vette Set Car Show – at Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach.
April 9 Post Car Show Get Together--7pm at Bull Pen in Hollywood Riviera Village, 314
Ave I, Redondo Beach. Happy Hour prices & free hors d’oeuvres.
April 11-13 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. Parking in the Corvette Corral is
encouraged and includes 2 wristbands for race entry and hospitality tent with drinks and
light food/snacks. http://www.gplb.com/ticket-prices/
April 16 Activities Dinner Meeting -- 6:30pm Bring your well researched ideas to the
Mongol King, 24012 Vista Montana, in Torrance.
April 22 "TVS Conquers Space, sort of": The space shuttle tour is half way filled. We need ten more Vette Set astronauts to share our adventure with us. We take off at the Krispy Kreme spaceport on Tuesday, April 22nd at 11:45 A.M. and plan to arrive at the California Science Center in LA at 1:00 P.M. There will be IMAX 3D screened movie of the Hubble space telescope adventures and the Endeavour shuttle gallery experience. All this for $5.25 (60+) or $6.75! There is a $10 cash per car parking fee also. After visiting the museum we will eat nearby. Please pay your admission in advance to Carl Cewinski by Monday, April 7th! More information? Contact Carl.
May 1 General Meeting-- 7pm at WIN Chevrolet
ACTIVITIES Jennifer
Walton
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June 21-22 Overnight Club Run to Fillmore to attend the show ‘Murder on the Fillmore
Express’ presented on the Fillmore & Western Railway. Cost is $85 per person and includes
train ride, entertainment, dinner, tax, and gratuity. (Need 25 people to get that group rate.)
Hotel rooms run $92-$108. Please RSVP to Ken and Dalene (909)627-0526 or Jimmy and
Adele (310)918-2545.
June 27-29 Big Bear Bash at the Robinhood Resort, 40797 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake,
CA, 909-866-4643. Thursday: check in; Friday: check in, car show, golf cart game
rally/funkana, volley ball, dinner & challenge game; Saturday: breakfast, low speed
autocross, caravan, dinner, etc.; Sunday: poker rally around lake, awards at Robinhood
Resort. See flyer or www.CorvettesWest.com.
April 21 thru May 1, 2015 "TVS 50th Anniversary Tour“ will take place and is in the
preliminary planning stages. Some members expressed interest and will be contacted by
Carl Cewinski in a few months. There will be planning meetings of stakeholders and
opportunities for your input, far in advance of the tour. Now is the time to plan your work
vacation in 2015. The "official" tour ends May 1, 2015 in Bowling Green, KY. The
Cewinskis and others plan to visit family and friends on the east coast then rendezvous and
travel to Niagara Falls , NY and points home. Apply for your passports sooner than
later. Interested? Contact Carl Cewinski.
Other Non-Vette Set Sponsored So Cal Activities
April 6 All American Car & Truck Show, at Rotolo Chevrolet, 16666 S. Highland Ave,
Fontana, CA 92336. 10am-3pm. For more info, contact Paul Cope (909)568-4040
April 12 Corvette Cruise in to the Automobile Driving Museum, 610 Lairport St, El
Segundo 90245, 10am-2pm, (310)909-0950
May 4 32nd Annual Car Show, 7:30am-3pm. Free admission, at the Rancho San Antonio
Boys Town, Chatsworth: Classic Chevys of Southern California. Details:
www.yesterdayschevrolet.com & email Jerome at [email protected] 3
May 18 Plastic Fantastic XXXVI, co-sponsored by No. County Corvette Club & Bob Stall
Chevrolet. Located at Seaport Village, San Diego from 7am-3pm. It’s the largest and
oldest All Corvette Show in the Southwest. More info: Sam at [email protected]
or visit website: www.ncocc.com
Cruising 50’s 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at PCH & Crenshaw,
behind Wienerschnitzel.
Caffeine Cruisers Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia &
Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.
Coffee & Cars 1st weekend of the month, 7-9am at the Peninsula Shopping Center
between Starbucks and the old Burger King in PV.
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Thursday, March 27, 2014
CHEN ART GALLERY TOUR
Meeting Time & Place
CHINA BUFFET at 11:30 AM for lunch
3525 Pacific Coast Highway, # G
Torrance, CA
Destination
CHEN ART GALLERY at 1:30 PM for tour
1625 Abalone Ave.
Torrance, CA
Speaker tour through the “Gardens”
& Guided tour through the “Art Gallery”
90 minutes long, appointment only
Limited to 35 people, must sign up for this tour
Contact:
Bonniegay Bacon: 310-370-0890 or
email: [email protected]
Cost
Free (The gallery, not
the lunch)
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"TVS Conquers Space, Sort Of“
When: 4/22/14, Tuesday, 11 AM.
Where: We will meet at the Krispy Kreme parking lot and leave
promptly at 11:30 AM. We will travel to the California
Science Center in Los Angeles arriving for our reservation
time of 1:00 PM. (Addresses and directions given at Krispy
Kreme)
Cost: A space based I-MAX movie with the space shuttle,
ENDEAVOUR exhibit has a TVS reservation block of 20
tickets at a prepaid, non-refundable price of $5.25 (60+) or
$6.75. "Corvette worthy" parking is $10 cash per car
payable at the museum parking structure.
Info: Food is available at the museum or within walking distance.
Cameras are allowed.
Contact: Carl Cewinski for sign up. Admission money due to Carl by
Monday 4/7/14.
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WC-302-R02 & R03
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C6 stock mufflers and pipes - 2006 coupe, replaced by dealer upon new car
delivery, $250. Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].
Corvette car cover - blue, $50, fits C1 thru C4 (I was told). Contact Rosie Gipson @
310-546-7216 or [email protected].
1959 Corvette Hard Top - Original. 283, four barrel, 4 speed Hurst transmission. Less
than 500 miles on rebuilt engine. $59,000. 661-803-9450.
ITEMS FOR SALE
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HISTORICAL REPORT
ANNUAL SWEETHEART RALLY SATURDAY FEB 15, 2014
Gary & Wendy Dick, Oscar, Marilyn & Wendy Rob, Pat, Janette & Pat
This year the gimmick rally was revived with a cruise through Southern California beach communities. This was a much more simplified rally so we enjoyed the ride while finding the “easy” gimmicks. Since there was no rain, we met at the Krispy Kreme on Artesia at 10 AM.
Starting at Krispy Kreme
Sights Along the Way In Long Beach we drove up the famous Hill Climb, made a quick stop at Dis- covery Park and arrived at the top of Signal Hill to view the entire L.A. Basin and Harbor. In Seal Beach we drove past the Red Car Museum, went through downtown Seal Beach and headed back through Naples and over the Vincent Thomas Bridge to the Korean Bell in San Pedro.
The bell is rung only three times each year: the Fourth of July, August 15 (Korean Independence Day) and New Year's Eve.
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One could only guess what was being discussed at the dining room table.
Dos Amigos: Raul & Santiago
Girl talk at the dining room table
After our visit to the Korean Bell, we headed for the party destination of the day – John and Linda Tullys’ house to enjoy a great lunch and fellowship. John and Linda prepared hors d’oeuvres, a bratwurst luncheon and desert.
Lunch and Fun at Tully’s House
Patio Potatoes: Dick, Raul & Santiago
Couch Potatoes: Chuck & Pat
Fireside Talkers: Bob & Toni Early birds got the premier dining spot in the kitchen
Maritza, Jane & Susan
Jan & Linda Linda & Bratwurst
2 horses waited for dinner in the back yard
430 horses waited for Ron & Rosie in the front yard
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Thanks to: John & Linda Tully, Toni & Dick Whitford
And the winners are… …Pat/Sharon (3rd), Rob/Janette (2nd), Jerry/Marcie (1st)
At the beginning of the run, we were given directions for the tour and gimmick questions
for sights along the way. The answers were written by the Corvette navigator and we
turned in our answer sheets at the Tullys’. The winners were - in first place: Jerry and
Marcie, in second place: Rob and Jeannette and in third: Pat and Sharon. Thanks to
everyone who organized and helped with this fun-filled day, especially, John, Linda, Dick
and Toni.
This was another Sweetheart Rally where the participants were able to take a scenic ride
and view sites in “our own backyard” that we passed by numerous times but never took the
time to explore. The visit to Hill Top Park on the top of Signal Hill was very informative with
respect to Long Beach’s oil history. The time that the Tullys and Whitfords spent in creating
this run was not lost on the club members. The clues were challenging enough to make it
interesting, but easy enough to limit tension in the crew compartments.
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