NCC June Newsletter, 2011

June, 2011
Corvette Connection
Niagara Corvette Club
Celebrating Our 38th Year
Vision Statement: The Niagara Corvette Club is a friendly, safe and affordable car club dedicated to
learning, respect for all and enjoyment in all aspects of the sport of corvettes and fundraising..
Club cruise to Bowling Green June 2011
Meetings: 8:00 p.m. 1st Tuesday every month Frado’s Italian Restaurant
535 Queenston Street St. Catharine’s, Ontario.
Niagara Corvette Club P.O. Box 30067
St. Catharine’s, Ontario
L2S 3P0
Website: www.niagaracorvetteclub.com
NCC Executive
President: Harold Anders
Phone:(905) 684-3025
E-mail: [email protected]
Vice-President: Bill Colclough
Phone:(905) 371-0434
E-mail:[email protected]
Treasurer: John Mytroen
Phone:(905) 834-4442
E-mail: [email protected]
Secretary: Chris Copeland
Phone: (905) 641-0114
E-mail: [email protected]
Past President: George Dalbergs
Phone: (905) 682-2310
E-mail: [email protected]
Social: Lynn Mytroen
Phone: (905) 834-4442
E-mail: [email protected]
Committee Positions
General Motors released their monthly sales figures
for May and Corvette sales continue to encourage us. In May
2011, 1,304 Corvettes were delivered to new buyers. Although the sales figures are down 8.7% over May 2010’s
1,428 Corvettes, it does rank as the second best month of
sales since last May. For the calendar year, 5,597 have been
sold which is pacing 13.1% over the 4,950 Corvettes sold the
same time in 2010. Like I said, Corvette sales for 2011 are
very encouraging.
To keep the sales rolling, Chevrolet has extended the
factory incentives on new Corvettes through the July 4th
weekend. For 2011 Corvette models, buyers can receive
$3,000 Dealer Cash or 1.9% financing up to 60 months or
2.9% for 72 months. For the remaining 2010 Corvettes that
are still in dealer showrooms, $4,000 in Customer Cash is
available or finance it for 72 months at 0% interest. The only
Corvette model excluded in the latest round of rebates is the
2011 Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition.
Speaking of the Corvette Z06 Carbon Edition, we
heard that production of the limited edition lightweight Corvettes have finished and a total of 252 were built. Searching
Jeff Hardy’s website, we see a number of them listed as
available for sale. To view the VINs and window stickers, go
to JeffHardy.com and search 2011 Z06s in Supersonic Blue
or Inferno Orange.
Finally, we are tracking a national inventory of 3,987
Corvettes. 3,595 are 2011s, 378 are 2010s and the final 14
are 2009 Corvettes.
Newsletter: Ian Bell
Phone: (905) 957-2167
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: Bill Colclough
Phone: (905) 371-0434
E-mail: [email protected]
Membership: Gail Anders
Phone: (905) 684-3025
E-mail: [email protected]
Show Co-Coordinator:
Harold Anders
Phone:(905) 684-3025
Email: [email protected]
Historian: Stan Goosen
Phone: 905-562-1595
Email: [email protected]
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From the President Pres
F
eeling hot, hot, hot … feeling hot, hot, hot … feeling
hot, hot, hot … what a great phrase! It can be used
to describe the wonderful weather that has finally arrived. It can also be used to describe the exciting emotional response that one feels when driving their Corvette
that has been taken out of its Winter mothballs for another season of fun.
Secondly, both Stan Goosen and Tom Atherton are
proud “papas” of Corvette acquisitions. Finally, the
good news that came from the Corvette Assembly Plant
that the Plant Manager, Mr. Dave Tatman, will be making a guest appearance at our Car Show in July. Thank
you to Larry Schmor and his neighbour for their efforts
in getting Mr. Tatman to come to our Show. Please review the meeting Minutes in this Newsletter to catch up
Our season of cruising continued with a jaunt down on the details of the meeting. Our Show preparation acto Bowling Green, Kentucky. A fabulous trip, with the
tivities are well underway. There will be information
main events being a visit to the birthplace of our cars
forthcoming to our members regarding opportunities to
(Corvette Assembly Plant) and the National Corvette
volunteer. We need to confirm a number of additional
Museum. We also undertook a number of side trips that folks for Show tasks at our July meeting. Please be prewere also very interesting.
pared to help out, to make this year’s Show another funThanks are also extended to all of the members
filled and successful event.
who participated in the trip. Having such a great group
of folks on the trip truly contributed to its success. The
foundation of the good times however, was the hard
work and co-ordination efforts put in by Lynn Mytroen
with the support of her hubby John Mytroen. Thank you
Lynn and John for making the trip enjoyable for all who
went.
Our June meeting was very well attended. Thank
you to all of the folks who came out. A number of “good
news” events were shared among the members. Firstly,
congratulations were extended to Dave and Debbie
Fralick
on
becoming
Grandparents.
A number of additional social activities are being
planned for the Summer and Fall. Please refer to the
NCC Calendar in this Newsletter for updates.
Once again, I encourage all members to contact any
of the Club Executives to submit and discuss your ideas
for Club events and activities.
Together, we can all look forward to enjoying our
Corvettes for another year of safe and happy motoring.
Remember to “Save the Wave !”.
Harold
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Minutes from Last Meeting
Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Attendance:
39 Meeting Started:
8:00 p.m.
President Harold Anders welcomed all the membership to the meeting and congratulated Dave and Debbie Fralick on becoming grandparents.
President’s Report - Harold Anders
Old Business:
We have 9 members who would like Club jackets. A minimum order of 12 is required by the supplier. However, as we are ordering Club t-shirts this week, we will try to reduce the jacket order to 9. Otherwise, we will have to wait until we have 12 orders for Club jackets.
We have 9 requests for Club t-shirts being ordered this week to be delivered in time for the St. Catharine’s Car Show on Saturday, July 9th.
An e-mail will be sent to the 23 members who indicated they may be able to help park cars for the show to confirm if they are
still available on July 9th. The location of the pre-show gathering spot and the parking area for our cars will be confirmed at the
July meeting. Those not in attendance will be notified by e-mail.
New Business:
Everyone had a wonderful time at Bowling Green. A special thank you to Lynn and John Mytroen for all the hard work in putting the trip together and to all the members who participated.
The GM Car Show and Open House is to be held on Friday, August 5th. We may need members to guide people through on the
walking tour. Graeme Tiels will act as liaison for the event.
A visit to the National Corvette Museum was part of the Bowling Green trip. The idea was raised as to NCC becoming a member of the Museum at a cost of $250.00 the first year
And $150.00 each year after. We should think about this. The benefits include : listing on the NCM website, a plaque stating
membership to display at our functions, a free business card ad once each year in a single issue of “America’s Sports Car“, a
subscription to “ America’s Sports Car”, publicity, six free passes to the Museum and a discount on the facility rental.
George Dalbergs moved that NCC join the National Corvette Museum, seconded by Dave Drake. The motion passed.
The Lincoln County Fair organizers have asked us to participate again this year on Friday, September 9th. The Club will be
receiving $300.00 again for our support.
Vice-President’s Report - Bill Colclough
Keep in mind the 60th Anniversary of the Corvette in 2013 and the 50th Anniversary of the Stingray and come up with ideas for
Club activities. We are waiting to hear what GM is doing for the big event.
Committee Reports:
Secretary’s Report - Chris Copeland
Chris thanked Gail Anders for taking over the May meeting in her absence.
Financial Report - John Mytroen, Treasurer
The Club is in good financial standing.
Social Committee - Lynn Mytroen
Outdoor mini-golf is scheduled for Saturday, August 13th, followed by a potluck supper at the Mytroen’s.
Sunday, September 11th, possible Fort Erie Racetrack Social event being arranged.
Plans are underway for a possible overnight cruise to Gravenhurst with a boat cruise included, in late September or early October.
Show Committee - Bill Colclough
A special thank you to Larry Schmor for introducing the Club to Dave Tatman, Corvette Assembly Plant Manager. He will be
coming to our car show and bringing a 2012 ZRI as part of the “Six Generations of Corvettes” display.
Bill, Harold and Klaus did a grounds tour of the winery in preparation for the show.
Newsletter/Website - Ian Bell
The go-ahead was given to Ian to purchase six placards, one for each Generation of Corvette printed with the car’s information on it.
50/50 Draw - Wendy Lindberg
Winner : Tom Atherton
Meeting adjourned
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Lynn Mytroen Social Page
O
ur June event was held on Saturday June 4 with a
trip to London Ont. at the Fleetwood Farms
Country Cruize-In. 3 determined cars drove through
the rain only to be rewarded with a hot sunny day and
a great show of cars.
John and I will lead an ice-cream run on Tuesday
June 21 to celebrate summer. Just meet us at the back
parking lot of the Tim Horton’s at York and Glendale
at 7 pm for a cruise through NOTL ending at Avondale’s Dairy Bar.
July is very busy with our show and many other
shows so no social events are planned.
August long weekend is July 30/31; Aug 1.
The Simcoe Car show is Sunday July 31 as is the Canal Days Port Colborne Car Show. John and I will be attending the Port Colborne Show and hope others will join us. Wendy and Jake Bas have offered to host drinks and
appetizers after the show at their new place in Port Colborne. For those interested dinner will follow at a local restaurant then fireworks on the canal. Details will be available for the July meeting.
Saturday August 13 (rain date Sunday August 14) is set aside for our mini-golf at The Greens on Brock in
Thorold. Save the date as details will follow.
Fort Erie Race Track date is tentatively Sunday September 11. The cost per person is $25.75 and is a prepaid
event. If interested please let Lynn or John know ASAP so we can book the restaurant.
Finally input is requested for what everyone would like to do for a fall cruise. Tentative dates of September
24/25 or October 1/2. We could do a weekend cruise to Gravenhurst/Haliburton area or a day event on the Grand
River Boat Cruise. Again please offer suggestions or comments to Lynn or John ASAP so the
planning can begin.
Let’s get out and cruise as often as possible…our summer is short enough!
Lynn and John Mytroen
Thanks to Lynn & John Mytroen for supplying photos of the Bowling Green Cruise here
and following page.
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Bowling Green Cruise
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Bowling Green Cruise
DETROIT — Chevrolet plans to offer a variety of performance and appearance packages on the 2012 Corvette,
according to early dealer ordering information. Among the options for 2012 are a High Performance package on the
Corvette ZR1 and an upgraded Z07 Ultimate Performance package for the Corvette Z06.
Chevrolet dealer Ken Fichtner of Laurel, Montana, posted a lengthy list of new 2012 Corvette options and features
on the Corvette Forum Web site. In response to an e-mail inquiry, Fichtner told Inside Line that the information “is
accurate and supplied to me directly by GM as Advance Product Information.”
Aside from the previously announced
Centennial Edition model, perhaps the
most interesting option on the 2012
Corvette is the ZR1 High Performance package, which bundles black
cup-style aluminum wheels (19-inch
front and 20-inch rear), Michelin PS
Cup tires and a six-speed manual
transmission.
For 2012, the Z07 Ultimate Performance package for the Corvette Z06
includes Performance Traction Management (previously a ZR1 exclusive), Michelin PS Cup tires, black
cup-style aluminum wheels, Magnetic
Selective Ride Control and Brembo
carbon-ceramic brakes.
A new Technology package bundles a
Bose premium audio system with navigation, head-up display, Bluetooth and a USB port. Carlisle Blue Metallic is
a new exterior color, and style-challenged Corvette convertible buyers may now choose a blue convertible top.
Inside Line says: Chevy is buying more time for the aging Corvette, and it’s doing it the right way — by focusing
on performance.
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Editors Page Pres
Happy Father’s Day
Pat Atherton
Bob Brickman
Wes Calaguiro
Mary Heersping
2nd
10th
11th
25th
1. "When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But
when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much
he had learned in seven years." ~ Mark Twain
2. "By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was
right, he usually has a son who thinks he's wrong." ~
Charles Wadsworth
3. "A father is a man who expects his children to be as
good as he meant to be." ~ Carol Coats
4. "If the new American father feels bewildered and even
defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever
he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance
of being right." ~ Bill Cosby
Tammy Brickman
Debbie Fralick
Gail Anders
Jake Bas
Dennis Webb
Ian Bell
Walt Tritchew
Richard Laciok
Bill Heersping
William J. Campbell
3rd.
9th.
14th.
14th.
19th.
21st.
25th.
27th.
29th.
30th.
5. "To be a successful father...there's one absolute rule:
when you have a kid, don't look at it for the first two
years." ~ Ernest Hemingway
6. "A man's desire for a son is usually nothing but the wish
to duplicate himself in order that such a remarkable pattern
may not be lost to the world." ~ Helen Rowland
7. "The place of the father in the modern suburban family
is a very small one, particularly if he plays golf." ~ Bertrand Russell
8. "A father carries pictures where his money used to be."
~ Author Unknown
9. "The thing to remember about fathers is... they're men. A
girl has to keep it in mind: They are dragon-seekers, bent
on improbable rescues. Scratch any father, you find someone chock-full of qualms and romantic terrors, believing
change is a threat, like your first shoes with heels on, like
your first bicycle..." ~ Phyllis McGinley
10. "Life was a lot simpler when what we honored was father and mother rather than all major credit cards." ~
Robert Orben
11. "Becoming a father is easy enough, but being one can
be very rough." ~ Wilhelm Busch
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Club Calendar 2011
Month
Day
Activity
Contact
Location
Jun.
Jun.
Jul.
18
21
5
9
Sudbury CC Show & Shine
Ice-Cream run. See Social page.
NCC General Meeting-Frado’s
Downtown Classic Car Show (7:00 AM)
Chevy Show @ Wills Regret, we are not
George
Lynn Mytroen
Sudbury
Harold Anders
St. Catharines
Grimsby
Jul.
having a Car Show at all this summer. It will
require some new strategies in planning
and format, so it is not possible for this
year.
Jul.
Jul.
24
31
NCC CAR SHOW - Show & Shine
Reif Winery
Port Colborne Show. Wendy & Jake Bas
Lynn Mytroen
drinks & appetizers. Perhaps dinner to
follow at local retaurant.
Jul.
31
COSO Show & Shine
Dave Drake
Simcoe
Aug.
2
NCC General Meeting - Frado's
Aug.
5
GM Engine Plant Tour - Corvettes, etc.
Harold Anders
Aug.
13
Mini-Golf at the Greens on Brock in
Lynn Mytroen
Thorold. Rain date Aug 14th.
Aug.
26-28
Corvettes @ Carlisle
Carlisle, PA
Sep.
6
NCC General Meeting - Frado’s
9
Lincoln County Fair Cruise Night - 5:00
Harold Anders
Beamsville
PM
Sep.
11 “Tentative”-Day at the Race Track - 12:00
Lynn Mytroen
Fort Erie
noon
Sep.
“Tentative” Sept. 24-25 or Oct. 1-2
Lynn Mytroen
Fall Cruise Sep
28-2
Fall Carlisle
Carlisle, PA
Oct.
4
NCC General Meeting - Frado's
St. Catharines
Nov.
1
NCC General Meeting - Frado's Elections
NCC Christmas Dinner Lynn / Marilyn
St. Catharines
Dec.
6
NCC Social Evening
Fred Hutchison
St. Catharines
For Sale, 2007 Corvette. Atomic orange, 20,200
1975 Corvette for sale. We have the 1975 corvette that needs Km. Tan convertible top and leather.
Call Jake Bas at 905-834-6983
work and will be available for purchase at a very low price. I
believe only 2 owners and has been garaged and engine work
modified for more power. The engine is good and the body
complete but needs lots of work-the body has some minor
cracks and the interior needs work but can be bought extremely
cheap-just want to know who might be interested when it
comes up in a month or two. Thanks, Dave Roush PS: my tel
NCC Club members, if you have any item which
no is 416 315 8265 and e-mail [email protected]
may be of interest to our club members please
send the article to the editors. Ian & Jackie
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Area Calendar
Month
Day
Activity
Jun.
2-5
28th Annual Spring Barrie Auto Flea Market - Burl's
Watch for changes
Creek
to this page, Will
Jun.
4
CWO
Vettefest
Anderson's
GM
Village
move from our
Jun.
3-5 letter
Fleetwood Farms Country Cruize In
monthly
news
to
our web
site.
Jun.
9 - 11
NCRS Regional Judging Event - Fleetwood Farms
Editor.
Jun.
10
23rd Ontario Camaro Nationals
Jun.
11 Museum Auction, Cars, Parts, Memorabilia - Pierce Arrow
Museum
Jun. 11-12
34th Annual Flea Market and Car Show
Jun.
12
Windsor Waterfront Corvette Show
Jun.
12
Corvettes of Peterborough Show & Shine - Jack McGee
Chevy
Jun.
12
Rods & Relics of Fort Erie - 20th anniversary car
show
Jun.
15
7th Annual All Corvette Cruise - Glen Campbell
Chevrolet
Jun.
15
Texas Roadhouse Super Cruise
Jun. 17-19
32nd Annual International Vintage Racing Festival
Jun.
18
Pine Ridge Corvette Club Show & Shine
Jun.
18
6th Annual Vineland Classic Car Show - King & Glendale
Jun.
18
Sudbury Corvette Club Show & Shine
Jun.
19
20th Anniversary Father's Day Car Show CCO
Jun. 24-26
Vortex Brake Pads 200 NASCAR Canadian Tire Series
Jun.
25
Poultryfest Classic Car and Truck Show - Fairgrounds
Jun. 25-26
Niagara 2011 Auto Swap Meet & Car Show
Jun.
26
Corvettes of Durham Show & Shine - Ontario Motors
Jul.
1
2nd Canada Day Classic Car Cruise-in - Home
Hardware
Jul.
3
Tri-Five 36th Annual Car Event of the Summer
Jul.
8-9
Corvette Weekend
Jul.
9
Lime Rock ALMS Race
Jul.
9
GMCC 19th Annual Show & Shine
4th Brampton Corvette Club Show & Shine - NAPA
Jul.
10
Auto Parts
Jul.
11
Corvette & 60's Night Cruise
Jul.
13
Corvettes of Buffalo Salvatore's Super Cruise
Jul. 12-13
poker run, picnic, autocross, BBQ and cruise night
Jul.
14
Caravan to Spearfish, wine tasting at the hotel
Jul. 15-16
Ladies show, vendor seminars, banquet, toga party, casino
crawl in Deadwood and dream cruise through spearfish
canyon.
Contact
Location
Barrie
Woodstock
London
London
Oshawa
Buffalo, NY
Fergus
Windsor
Peterborough
Fort Erie
Williamsville,
NY
Tonawanda, NY
Mosport
Markham
Vineland
Sudbury
Georgetown
Mosport
Smithville
Lockport, NY
Oshawa
Waterdown, ON
Clarence, NY
Bayfield, ON
Lakeville, CT
Moncton,NB
Brampton
Lockport, NY
Lancaster, NY
Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls, SD
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