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SUNSPOTS
The Official Newsletter
of the
Sunburst Corvette Club
STRUT YOUR STUFF
CAR SHOW
Strut Your Stuff
Car Show
JULY 2015
Sunburst Corvette Club
Meetings at 7:00pm
1st Thursday of every month except January
Cary Country Club
2400 Grove Land
Cary, IL
847-639-3161
Membership Dues – Effective 9/1/14 thru 9/1/15
New Member Single $67.00 / Couple $90.00
SUNSPOTS IS A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE
SSUNBURST CORVETTE CLUB
POX 433, CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60039
PRESIDENT – MIKE STEVENS
SECRETARY- AL HIGGINS
GOVERNOR- BILL HOAk
SUNBURST 2015 OFFICERS
847-277-9302 VICE PRESIDENT- RON GLIOT
847-387-2739
630-240-8607 TREASURER- DEE ROSENDAHL
847-334-4368
815-385-3197 PAST PRESIDENT- GARY GEMBALA 815-728-1095
APPAREL – KATHY SAMUEL
CHARITY- JULIE THOMAS
CAROL MACCABE
PUBLIC RELATIONS –
MEMBERSHIP – BILL MUMFORD
SPONSORSHIP- STEVE WEGER
HISTORIAN – GARY GEMBALA
2015 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
847-741-1455 CAR SHOW- GARY GEMBALA
815-728-1095
847-438-0091 CRUISE DIRECTOR – RON GLIOT
847-387-2736
847-963-1919 GOOD WILL- KAREN BAIRD
815-578-1935
NEWSLETTER – KRIS JENSEN
847-854-1745
847-658-6446 WEBMASTER- MIKE SMOSNA
847-458-8745
847-540-9082 SERGEANT AT ARMS–DAVE THOMAS 847-438-0091
815-728-1095
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Greetings Fellow Sunbursters,
The month of June is almost “in the books” and it proved to be a very
busy month. Most notable was our annual car show on May 31st. Gary
Gembala and host of others put together another fun and profitable
event. With the exception of gale force winds, the weather
cooperated
perated and our participant turnout was just a little lighter than
last year. Barring any unforeseen mishaps, it looks like our five
designated charities will receive a nice contribution from us in
December.
The weather has not been kind to local Cruise night, however. The
rain has really put a damper on those opportunities to get together.
There still is a lot of summer left, so keep those Vettes shined up and
ready to go.
Sunburst Corvette Club is a
member of National
Council of Corvette Clubs
For more information on
NCCC or upcoming
sanctioned events call Bill
Hoak at 815-385-3197 or go
to
www.sunburstcorvetteclub,co
m or the NCCC Midwest
Region website at
www.mwregion.com
Sunburst is about to solo host it’s first autocross event on Saturday,
August 8th, right here in Crystal Lake. Appropriately called “
“THE
SEAT OF OUR PANTS AUTOCROSS”,
AUTOCROSS because of the last minute
planning involved, it can be another source of revenue for Sunburst.
Those funds can be used to support Sunburst operations and support
our designated Charities. We will only be able to pull this off with
the help of Club members to work the corners, wave flags, help with
registration and parking. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
We are at a crossroads with our relationship with Cary Country Club.
The meeting space they provide for us, every month, comes free of
charge as long as we have enough members take part in the buffet
dinner. The cost of the room without any dinning is $300. For Cary
CC to offer the room free of charge we ne
need 50 diners. Mike
Rosendahl has been in conversation with the staff at Cary CC to
improve the quality and variety of the offerings. Again we need your
help or we need to find another suitable location for our large group.
Looking ahead, a committee has been formed to explore ways for
Sunburst to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2017. Mike & Dee
Rosendahl, Rich Orr & Kris Jensen, Forrest & Marilyn Robers and Elly
Palmer have stepped up to look at all of ways for us to celebrate a
milestone in Club history.
ory. Join them or share your ideas with them.
Sunburst’s Mission
To encourage planned
trips, events and social
activities for the members of
the club.
The month of July holds a number of events and activities for
Sunburst members: two parades, autocrossing, a trip around
Lake Michigan and a cruise night almost every night of the week.
Get that Vette out and join your Sunburst buddies
for some good ol’ summertime fun.
To provide and regulate
events and exhibitions for
Corvette Owners.
To encourage careful
and skillful driving
Mike Stevens
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SUNBURST CORVETTE CLUB MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
June 4, 2015 Thursday Cary Country Club, Cary, IL
Mike Stevens, President: - Opened the club meeting at 7:01 pm.
Greeters for this month meeting were, Cathy and Gary Gembala , Thanks for the help!
Introduction of guests and visitors: Bill Mumford – New Members: Scott Hoak – is a Corvette Enthusiast from Martin
Chevrolet, Guest: Janet Brandsen – Chicago Corvette Club
New Corvette additions: No new additions this month!
Approval of Minutes: Mike Stevens entertained a motion to accept the minutes of the April meeting be approved,
Julie Thomas moved, Jim Downing , seconded. All in favor, with no Nays. Minutes approved!
Officers Reports
President – Mike Stevens – First we have the Fickle Finger of Fate Award to present tonight. Mark and Patty
DelBello were the last recipients of the award for a Pimple on their tire. The new recipient of the award goes to
Bill Hoak for a problem he experienced at Rantoul when a connecting rod went thru the side of the block. Pictures
are available for viewing - LOL. So Bill will be installing a New Upgraded Motor. Then on Sunday, Mike Rosendahl
qualified for the “FFOFA” as his battery died just before judging started at the car show and had to put a new
battery in it!
Will have a gust speaker from the Chicago Corvette Club who would like to talk about their upcoming Corvette Car
Show : Janet Brandsen – Chicago Corvette Club will be hosting their yearly car show on Fathers Day June 22nd at
MCD in Oak Brook in support of the Ronald MCD House. Last yr. they had over 400 spectators, and over 75 cars and
brought in $ 3,500 for RMH.
Mike gave a shout out to all the members who participated in the car show as well as those who worked the show.
There was a group of Camaro’s attending our car show. They are running the Waconda Cruise nights which and are
on the third Tuesday night of the month in downtown Wauconda. June 16th will be the first cruse night.
Forrest Roberts – Has a really neat opportunity for Corvette Owners to showcase their cars. Forest found a
company that can take your picture and turn it into a 3-dimential image. Those images are the Sun Catcher 5x7
which can be hung in a window , or back lit. A 3 ½ x 2 ½ Night Light, or a Light Box (10x6 ½ x 4 ½ ) with the same
Sun Catcher mounted within the box! For additional information flyers for there products are available on the back
table!
Vice President – Ron Gliot - Nothing Specific to report!
Secretary – Al Higgins – Nothing to report!
Governor – Bill Hoak - Nothing to report!
Treasurer – Dee Rosendahl
Beginning Balance - $3,300
Revenue - $ 1,500
Expenses - $ 900
Ending Balance - $ 3964
After making deposits, paying expenses,
Post Car Show Balance $ 7,480 (Still have a few deposits to make!)
Standing Committee Reports
Apparel – Kathy Samuel- Kathy and Jeane Mumford are planning a drive out to HS June 20th and will be posting on
line as where to meet, etc. Also, there will be new choices for club logos.
Charity – Julie Thomas & Carol McCabe – Two of our charities did attend the car show. ACT, and Child Services
were present. Back to School. We have a list in the back of those items for Back to School items, and did send out
a Yahoo blast. Need the items brought in at next month’s meeting. Julie and Carol will in turn bring the items over
to SA the following week!
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Cruise Director – Ron Gliot – Looking at the club calendar, there are loads of events to go to! A couple of highlights
for the month of June: This Saturday - Super Car Saturday - At The Glenn – In Glenview, at the Glenn Town Center,
- Monday Night the 8th – McHenry County Cruise Night – Vet Night! Two nights later, it’s Cary Cruise Night in
downtown Cary. Need to get there NLT 5 PM., June 19th, is Rolling Meadows, will couple the cruise night with a
local festival and close down some of the surrounding streets. June 27th VFW Woodstock – Remember our veterans.
Car Show Gary Gembala- Would like to thank everyone that was involved with putting this yrs car show! Not only
Sunday, but all the work and preparation that went on during the year! The one good thing about the car show this
yr. is that it’s over!!! A special thanks was extended to Tom Palmer with Registration. Thirty three people preregistered this yr. Mike Stevens for Judging, Shirts, Trophies and Drivers Meeting Agenda. Bill Mumford for running
the Silent Auction, and Jean Mumford for running the 50/50 Auction. Nancy Pipp for promotions.
Saturday was a rainy cold day. Stuffing of the Goody Bags were done quickly, and there was one lonely Corvette
that showed up to be technically inspected!
Sunday was Cold and Windy, and we were struggling to get the tents set up! Sun broke out late in the morning and
it didn’t get close to the 72 degrees Gary predicted! As the electrical on the light pole was inoperative the parking
plan was quickly revised. Gregg Erikson did a fly-by during the Car Show, and Martin Chevrolet took some pictures
from the roof of the building.
Pre Registered cars – 33, Registered Cars – 36, for a total of 69 cars
Budget $2,500
Registration
T Shirts
Silent Auction
Raffle
50/50
Total Revenue
$ 1,660
$ 976
$ 2,391
$ 221
$ 245
$ 5,493
Expenses
Awards
Flyers
Shirts
SA
Credit Card Usage Charge
Registration Printing
Coffee & Donuts
Total Expenses
$ 1,235.00
$ 195.00
$ 871.62
$
18.13
$
43.00
$
93.55
$
98.84
$ 2,555.99
Car Show Income
$ 2, 937.01
Car Show Post Mortem (Gary Gembala) was conducted at the conclusion of the show, followed by dinner. Carol
MacCabe was gracious and took notes of the Post Mortem for next years car show committee use.
Official Raffle Report – Jim Downing - The City of Crystal Lake requires the club notify club members what we
took in at the car show. Took in a total of $490 for the 50 / 50 raffle, which $ 245 went out in prize money that
went out to a club member and $245 to the club.
Good Will Ambassador Karen Baird -Karen introduced those club members who had Birthday’s and Anniversaries
this month!
Membership – Bill Mumford- Bill was happy to report we have 143 members.
News Letter Publisher -Mike Stevens – Let out a large sigh of relief when announcing that Kris Jensen would be
assuming the duties of newletter editor. Thank the Lord!!!!!!
Public Relations – Nancy Pipp- Not present. Did a fabulous job of getting the word out!
Sergeant at Arms – Dave Thomas- Nothing!
Sponsorship – Steve Weger– Nothing to report.
Webmaster – Mike Smosna - Nothing to report.
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Ad Hoc Committees:
Cary CC Liaisons – Mike Rosendahl - Mike once again asked all club members to please respond to the Yahoo blast
he sends out if club members are planning on eating at CCC before the General Meeting! Also CCC is having an all
you can eat fish fry on Fridays for $11.99.
…………………………………. Break ………………………..
Old Business
Judging Clinic – New Judges and former judges showed up to assist with the car show. We had a team of 16 judges
, and were able to judge the 36 cars in less than 2 hours!
Auto Crossing in Rantoul - on the 23rd and 24th.
Green Street Car Show – Had a number of members attend the event and passed out car show flyers.
Woodstock Memorial day parade – Ron Gilot – Had 17 cars, weather wasn’t really cooperative at first. But turned
out to b a nice day. Every one has happy with Nicko’s service for 35 people attending for dinner.
New Business
Auto Cross – August 8th – Was approved by the board. Will be a full NCCC Sanctioned Event and will be advertised
across all of NCCC. The event will be held at Old Oak Industries in the East parking lot! The event needs helpers to
support this event. A signup sheet will be available at next months meeting!
Auto Cross - August 9th –Auto Cross at the Rockford Speedway which is a banked oval. Asking club members to
volunteer for registration, corner workers, staging, etc.
40th Club Anniversary Committee – Sunburst was founded in 1977 and we are about 18 month from our 40th yr.
anniversary. Mike asked if there were any volunteers that would be willing to undertake the challenge of sitting on
a committee and looking into what the club could do to celebrate the 40th Anniversary.
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Upcoming Events!
Auto Cross – Quincy – June 6th and 7th It’s held on a go cart track. Several members are planning on
attending!
Corvette Adventures – June – 11 th - 13th
Auto Crossing - Milwaukee – WI – Will be held at the University of WI. June 13th and 14th.
East Troy, WI – Rally on June 20th - Several club members will be attending!
Badger State Car Show - West Allis, WI – June 28th and it’s an indoor car show
Cary Cruse Night – June 10th - Be there NLT 5 PM to get spot on the street! Wonder Lake 4th of July
Parade – (Mike Stevens) Updated! We will meet at 11:30 at Happy Jacks and eat. Parade kick-off is at 1:30
PM,. Will be meeting first at happy Jacks on Rt 120, at 12:30 we’ll drive over to the staging area in Wonder
Lake, with the parade stepping off at 1:30 pm. At 3:30 parade participants will be going over to Oberwise
Dairy for some ice-cream!
Corvette Adventures June 11-13 – (Mike Stevens), Although not a club sponsored event, several club
members are planning on attending. For further information refer to the Corvette Adventures Web Site.
There are eighteen different driving tours throughout Wisconsin.
June 7th - Trip N’ On LSD (Updated) (Ron Gliot) Will be meeting at the Dunkin Donuts at 6 AM at the
corner of Rt 72 and 59 in front of Target! The plan is to be rolling by 6:15 AM and hit the southern portion
of LSD at 7 AM. Will take 90 – 55 – over to McCormick Place, to LSD, then up Sheridan Rd. past all the
majestic homes, and end up eating at Egg Shell Café in Deerfield sometime after 9 AM. There will be 17
cars (35 people) for breakfast!
Surf and Turf” around Lake Michigan July 16-19 - (Gary Gembala) Twenty two couples are signed up right
now. The event will be a 4 days starting up the western shores of Lake Michigan up to Green Bay, cross
Lake Michigan , and drive back via the east side of Lake Michigan. The cost of the USS Bagger for 2
members + car is $187, seniors is $ 181. Event flier will be made available at next months meeting.
August 2nd - Great Chevy Round-up! - Albaugh Chevy Car Collection, IA – (Ron Gliot) Better know as “The
Great Chevy Round-Up” Is a private 150 car collection. The main theme of the collection is, they owns all
the prime Chevy Convertibles from the beginning up to and including current date! Minus 2. It’s a private
collection, not open to the public. They are willing to let Sunburst come in and see their private collection!
The tour has to be on a week day. We will depart from Brunch Cafe in Huntley Sunday Aug 2nd. Meander
the back roads and make some fun stops along the way! The next morning, have breakfast we’ll be at the
museum by 9 AM, spend a few hours there and then have a casual drive back. Ron has already blocked 30
hotel rooms the Ankeny Marriott Courtyard 800.992.2694 at their rate of $104. Ten cars have already
signed up!
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California Dreamin – Gary Gembala – Between 6 -7 couples have committed to the California Dreamin road
tour from San Francisco – to Chicago trip via Route 66 in September. The group met last Saturday to talk
about the trip and discuss. On suggestion was to open it up to other clubs. Stay tune-in for further details
as they become available!! Transport will be an open trailer and handle nine cars!
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Bloomington Gold June 25th – June 27th Will be in Indianapolis IN at the Brick yard. It’s a long one day
trip but doable. Would be a great overnight!
NCCC Convention in Lake Harmony, PA - Aug 22nd – 27th Lake Harmony, PA - Bill Hoak attending
Corvette’s at Carlisle PA, it’s a longer trip – Aug 28th – 30th
Mid America Fun Fest is Sept 17th – Sept 20th
Fall Corvette Adventures - Chula Vista Sept 18th – Sept 20th
Fall Color Run by Suburban Corvettes of MN
Potential Club Events:
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Announcements:
Apparel Raffle was $ 40 - Ed Richards wasn’t present to collect their monies.
50/50 Raffle was $ 82 and won by Joani Downing
Greeters for the next general membership meeting will be Joani and Jim Downing
Next Board Meeting on Wednesday, June 9th - Dinner at 6 pm meeting to start with a quorum
Next General Membership Meeting will be held on July 2nd - Dinner at 6pm, meeting starts at 7pm
Mike entertained a motion to adjourn, Mike Rosendahl moved to adjourn the meeting, Julie Thomas seconded the
motion. All were in favor with no Nays. Meeting adjourned at 8:31 pm.
Respectively,
AL Higgins
DON’T MISS THE
ALGONQUIN FOUNDER’S DAY PARADE
SATURDAY, JULY 25TH
• 8:00 AM – MEET IN THE STRIP MALL
PARKING LOT ACROSS THE STREET FROM
THE MCDONLDS ON RTE 62 IN ALGONQUIN
• 9:00 AM – LEAVE FOR THE STAGING AREA
• 10:00 AM – PARADE STEPS OFF – BRING
CANDY TO TOSS TO THE KIDS.
• NOON – HEAD TO BANDITO BARNEYS IN
WEST DUNDEE FOR LUNCH, ADULT
BEVERAGES AND A GOOD TIME.
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From Your Gov,
Wow! This summer is flying by fast! So many events and so little time!
Autocrossing in June at a new venue in Milwaukee hosted by Kettle Morraine and Wisconsin
Corvette Club was a blast except for the rain and fog on both mornings.
Corvette Adventures, in and around the Dells, at Chula Vista.
The cruise night season is upon us too.
Events coming up in the end of June and July that are sanctioned by NCCC Midwest Region:
June 28 Concours and People’s Choice Car Show, West Allis, Wisconsin
July 4 and 5 Autocross at Rantoul, Illinois
July 11 and 12 Autocross at Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 18 and 19 Autocross at Crete, Illinois
July 26 Autocross at Davenport, Iowa
Our car show was pretty well attended by clubs other than ours. Windy City Corvettes, the
Camaro Club, as well as, just individuals not belonging to any club. As a matter of fact the
winner of the Dealers Award from martin Chevy is not a member of any club. Mr. Johnson won
with his 2013 ZO6 Anniversary Corvette.
The topic this month is changes to the insurance from NCCC. Several changes were made by
Legacy Insurance to the FAQ’s the following changes were noted:
FAQ #12 on Page 5. Wording was changed to the last sentence. “If a club does acquire their
own insurance coverage, it has no affiliation or responsibilities tied to NCCC Insurance for any
part of that coverage.”
FAQ#37 on page 10. What Coverage does NCCC provide regarding remote control vehicles, i.e.
drones, airplanes, car, etc? “ If an incident occurs, the person operating and/or owning the
item that caused damage or injury will be solely responsible for any liability.”
FAQ page 18. “ Claim Submission: ALL Accident Claim forms must be submitted to Legacy
Insurance WITHIN 72 HOURS of the incident or the claim may not be honored.”
There is still time to sign up for the convention this year. It will be held in the Pocono
Mountains of Pennsylvania, August 22 thru August 27, 2015. The Hoak’s and Douglas’ are
planning on attending.
Have fun this summer and try to include your Corvette-America’s Sports Car!
Save the Wave! We joined for the car. We stay for the people!
Sincerely,
Bill Hoak, Governor
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SUNBURST EVENTS CALENDAR
NCCC Midwest Region Events in RED
July
2d – Membership Meeting
4th – Wonder Lake Parade
4-5 – Auto X Rantoul
8th – Board Meeting
11-12 – Auto X Milwaukee WI
16-19 –Surf & Turf
18-19 – Auto X Crete
25th Algonquin FD Parade
26th – Auto X Davenport IA
August
2-3 –Great Chevy Round Up
6th – Membership Meeting
8th – Auto X Crystal Lake
9th – Auto X Rockford
12th – Board Meeting
15th- Sunburst Poker Run
16th – Car Show Tinley Park
21-9/7- West Coast & Rte 66
22-27 – NCCC Convention
September
3rd – Membership Meeting
5-6 – Auto X Loves Park
9th –Board Meeting
26th – Avie Fest Car Show –East Troy
October
1 – Membership Meeting
3-4 – Auto X Rantoul
14th Board Meeting
17th – Auto X South Bend
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November
5th – Membership Meeting
11th – Board Meeting
December
3rd – Membership Meeting
5th – Sunburst Holiday Party
9th – Board Meeting
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2400 Grove Ln, Cary, IL 60013 847-639
847 639-3161
SUNBURST CELEBRATION
CELEBRATIONS
JULY BIRTHDAYS
RTHDAYS
JULY ANNIVERSARIES
5TH
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MIKE & RISA MURPHY
JR & KAREN HOTTENROTT
RON & COLETTE MAJCHROWSKI
LEE & MEHLINAE DOUGLAS
DAVE & JULIE THOMAS
DAVE & MIA BERNA
ED & BEV ARMATYS
BILL & JO HOAK
STEVE & BETH WEGER
1ST RON
MAJCHROWSKI
21ST VERN CHAPMAN
2ND
RON BIEDA
22ND ED MILLS
7TH
KRIS JENSEN
23RD JOHN PIPP
8TH
MIKE SMOSNA
24TH JOSE LARA
11TH MARGE BACHNER
25TH JIM DOWNING
12TH DON ELLIOTT
26TH JR
HOTTENROTT
20TH RICH ORR
29TH NOLAN & KAREN BAIRD
DON’T FORGET TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES WITH YOUR DONATION OF CANNED
GOODS, PAPER GOODS, BOXED
OXED FOOD PRODUCTS & CLEANING SUPPLIES. YOUR DONATIONS CAN
BE BROUGHT TO OUR MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING. ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT CAROL
MACCABE OR JULIE THOMAS
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Strut Your Stuff
2015 Car Show
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TRIPPIN’ ON LSD
JUNE 7TH
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McHenry County Salvation Army Back to School -2015
Backpacks
#2 pencils
Erasers
Pencil Box
Pencil Sharpener
Glue Sticks
Blue & Black Pens
4oz bottle Glue
Hightlighters
Crayons
Sprial Notebooks
Markers /Broad & Narrow tip
Loose Leaf Paper
Colored Pencils
Red Pens
2 Pocket Folders
3 Ring Binders
12 in Ruler
Composition Books
Index Cards
Poointed Scissors
Please remember to bring your school supplies to the July 2nd
membership meeting
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CORVETTE ADVENTURES
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Jo i n t h e su n b u r st Co r v e t t e Cl u b
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N o o n –M e e t a t H a p p y Ja c k s
4 9 1 1 W e s t E l m S t (R T e 1 2 0 )
M c Hen r y , IL
12:30 – D r i v e t o t h e s t a g i n g a r e a
in w o n d er
La k e
1:30 – P a r a d e St e p s O f f
B R I N G C AN D Y T O T O SS T O
THE KIDS
3:30 – H e a d o f f t o
Ob er w eiss D a ir y in
M c h en r y f o r a c o o l
t r ea t
SI G N U P A T T H E JU N E O R JU L Y M E M B E R SH I P
M EET IN G . FO R FU R T H ER IN FO R M AT IO N
C O N T A C T : M I K E ST E V E N S 847- 277- 9302
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GREAT CHEVY ROUND UP
Over the winter some of us SCC’ers have stumbled on what looks to be one incredible collection
of (150) convertible Chevy’s from the first until 1975 in Ankeny, IA, the Albaugh Collection. This
collection is a private collection but working with the curator of this collection, Sunburst
Corvette Club has been invited to visit.
This will be a (1) night trip, leaving the McHenry Co area on 8/2 after breakfast at Brunch Café
Huntley, visiting the collection on 8/3 and returning the same day.
(30) rooms have been blocked at the Courtyard Inn, in Ankeny, IA at the Albaugh, Inc, business
rate of $104 per night. Currently we are working on all the details and meals to make this a fun
overnight excursion! If you plan on attending, you will need to make your reservation at:
Book your group rate for Sunburst Corvette Club
Or call
Courtyard by Marriott
515.422.5555
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