NRL Reporter February 2010

Northern Rays LTD.
P.O. Box 455
Itasca, Il. 60143
NRL Reporter
February 2010
www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com
They Don’t Write Songs
About Volvo’s!
Northern Rays Ltd. (NRL) is a
sanctioned club of the National Council of
Corvette Clubs (NCCC). Its members are
dedicated to the preservation and
competition of the Chevrolet Corvette.
Meetings are held on the second
Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm:
Manzo’s Ristorante & Banquets
1571 S. Elmhurst Road
Des Plaines, IL
847.593.2233
(Corner of Oakton and Route 83)
Membership in NRL is based on an
applicant meeting the following
requirements:
1. Own a Corvette at the time of
Application.
2. Be at least 18 years old.
3. Have attended three meetings
4. Assisted in one club activity.
5. Submitted the first year’s
NRL/NCCC dues in the amount of:
$75.00 Single/$110.00 Couple
Member will receive the NRL and
NCCC membership cards, an NRL decal,
NCCC patch and an NRL club shirt.
The Reporter is published monthly by
Northern Rays Limited. The content of
this publication is based on source
material believed to be accurate at the
time of publication. NRL holds no legal
responsibility for correctness or
completeness of materials submitted for
publication.
All inquiries concerning the Reporter
Should be directed to the Publications
Director. Advertising rates are listed on
the back cover.
All items being submitted for inclusion
in the Reporter must be received by the
Publications Director no later than the last
Tuesday of the month.
Address all club correspondence to
Northern Rays Ltd., P.O. Box 455, Itasca,
Illinois 60143.
Northern Rays Ltd. Is registered in the
State of Illinois as a not-for-profit
organization.
2010 NRL OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Patrick Lopardo………..........…………......630.740.9868
E-mail: [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Ken Kranz …......………………………….…847.359.3319
SECRETARY
Sue Lopardo…………………………..…630-250-8727
E-mail: [email protected]
TREASURER
Linda Fairlamb …………………………..630.941.8446
PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR
Dan Maroney ……………………………..630.782.6186
E-mail: [email protected]
COMPETTION DIRECTOR
Linda Fairlamb ..…………………………630.941.8446
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Dan Maroney ……………………………..630.782.6186
E-mail: [email protected]
NCCC GOVERNOR
Vern Fagerberg ………………………….630.307.9691
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS
Russ Kunke ………………………………...847-274-9898
E-mail: [email protected]
Rich Dunlap ………………………………...847-359-0393
PUBLICATIONS/WEBMASTER
Pat Lopardo ………………………… 630.740.9868
E-mail: [email protected]
2010 Northern Rays Ltd.
NRL Website:www.mwregion.com/NorthernRays Ltd
From the Office of the President
February 2010
Can you believe that it is already February? I am not saying that the
winter is flying by, but at least we are moving in the right direction.
Soon it will be Corvette weather and we will actually be able to take
them out. This month we have the Valentine’s Day Dinner/Dance. I
heard Mark is taking extra dance lessons to be ready. In March we have
dinner at the Capri restaurant and there is also the MWR Awards
Banquet which will be at the same place the 2011 Convention will be at.
Our website has been updated with new pictures and the Reporters are
posted under the Newsletter tab. We also have a facebook site that Dan
Maroney created which lists our events and has a great photo section.
Some of our previous members that have moved out of state have found
us again. You can get to that site by going to www.facebook.com and
then do a search for Northern Rays Corvette Club. If you are not
already on facebook you will have to sign up. It is a great way to
connect will old friends and classmates.
I am still looking for contributions to the Reporter. This month Bridget
has given me some wonderful recipes to post. So if you want to be
famous, email me a recipe, story, tech tip, photo or card trick and I will
publish it. The NRL Reporter circulation has increased outside of our
club as they are posted on our website for all to enjoy.
Patrick Lopardo
President
Northern Rays LTD.
Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Manzo’s pizza and salad was served at 7:00 p.m. and 7:40 p.m. our new President, Pat
Lopardo called the meeting to order. The first meeting of 2010 was off to wonderful
start with 33 members and guests in attendance.
President’s Report – Pat Lopardo
Pat welcomed everyone to the meeting, a special welcome to our guest Lew. Pat also
reviewed a number of upcoming events; Brunch at Port Edwards on the 17th of January;
February 6th Valentines Dance at the Belvedere; March 6th dinner at the Capri. Sheila
Fagerberg is working on a skybox event at the Schaumburg Flyers.
Overall, there was a hum of excitement as the group considered the opportunities for
2010.
Vice President’s Report – Ken Kranz
Ken continued the review of upcoming events including our annual Bowling event other
upcoming opportunities were briefly discussed:
Joining and helping with 2011 Convention (Windy City Host Club)
Bloomington Gold – NRL Tent and special Parking
Food Drives in Spring and Fall
Christmas in July
Trip to Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, MI
Treasurer’s Report – Linda Fairlamb
Linda was not able to attend the meeting.
Competition Report – Linda Fairlamb
Linda was not able to attend. It was noted that upcoming racing and rallye events are
included in the Reporter.
Public Relations Report – Dan Maroney
The facebook site is active and potential new members are actively watching the site.
Governor’s Report – Vern Fagerberg
Vern checked the group’s interest in having a presentation on motor oil. There was a
good deal of interest so this will be arranged for the March or April meeting (in time for
spring car prep.) Vern also encouraged participating in NRL sponsored Rallyes and
Autocross events. These are great income opportunities for the club.
Sergeant at Arms Report – Rich Dunlap and Russ Kunke
Thankfully, there were no Corvettes in the parking lot.
Publications Report – Pat Lopardo
Reporters were distributed. Call for articles, jokes, recipes or even tech tips. NRL will
be participating in the Newsletter competition for 2010.
Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Membership Report – Dan Maroney
Welcome to Lew. We hope he will be joining the club.
Closing comments:
Happy Birthday to Diana E.!; Mike J. had a gem of a car at the meeting – a ’76 Delta 88
Oldsmobile.
Ads – Mark L. brought in three Ad renewals (Excellent!); everyone was reminded of how
the Ad income helps the club. We now have 21 Ads. Keep that income coming!
Meeting Break at 8:20 p.m.
Excellent support for the Club tonight.
Rich Dunlap coordinated the 50/50 raffle: $170 (with $85 for the winner)
Linda Kunke collected for the general raffle: $188
The winners for 1/12/2010
Ed W. Won the 50/50
Terry W. Won the Box of Chicken
Linda K. Won the Waterbottles and Starbucks gift cert.
Sue L. Won the Panini maker
Ken K. Won the Boy Scout Popcorn
Mike J. Won the Vase
The meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Next Meeting Tuesday, February 9th
Port Edwards Fun
January 17, 2010
Our Thanks! to
Nancy for
Organizing a
Wonderful day
For us.
Northern Rays Ltd.
2010
Planning Calendar
Date
Activity
Key Contact
Feb 26-27th
Sat. Mar. 6th
Sat., Mar. 13th
Vern and Pat
Dan M.
Open to All
Sue and Pat
Bill and Ed
Vern and Pat
Linda F.
Sep. 10-11th
Tues., Oct. 12th
Oct. TBD
Nov 12-13th
Nov. TBD
Governors Meeting – St. Louis
Dinner Event – Capri Restaurant
Midwest Region Awards Banquet
Food Drive - Northern Illinois Food Bank
Wood Dale Bowl $32 per couple
Governors Meeting – St. Louis
4 Rallyes in Milwaukee WI – Badger State Vettes &
Northern Rays Ltd.
Drive to Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck MI
Bloomington Gold – Includes Saturday Road Tour (26th)
Parade?
Lazare Picnic
NCCC Convention Week - Palm Beach, FL.
ALMS, Elkhart Lake, WI
3 Low Speeds in Mattoon, IL– Northern Illinois,
Northern Rays & Windy City
Governor’s Meeting – St. Louis
Food Drive – Northern Illinois Food Bank
Fall Colors Run
Governors Meeting – St. Louis
Dinner Event
Vern and Pat
Sue and Pat
Dan M.
Vern and Pat
Sue L.
Dec. TBD
Christmas Holiday Celebration
Doris/Bridget/Di
Tues., Apr 13th
Sun., Apr 18th
Apr. 30th – May 1st
Sun., May 16th
Weekend of June 5th
June 24th – 27th
July 4th
July 17th
July 24-30th
August
Sep., 4th – 5th
(Sat and Sun)
Note: Full Schedule of Midwest Region Schedule of Events include on back of this page
Fun ideas still TBD:
- Schaumburg Flyers Game – Sheila F.
- Corvette Factory Tour – Bowling Green, KY – Ed W.
- Christmas in July – Linda K.
2010 Events we have enjoyed:
1. Port Edwards Brunch Event – Nancy D. Beautiful day, 15 members attended
2. Valentines Dance – Supporting Knights of Columbus 8 club members attended
1/26/2010
Dan M.
Pat L.
TBD
Mark
Open to All
Dan M.
Linda and Vern
2010_MWR_Schedule_03-Jan-10.xls, Summary
2010 Midwest Region Schedule of Events
Last Updated: 03-Jan-10
EVENT
NCCC Meetings
Regional Meeting
Governors Meeting
MWR Awards Banquet
1 Rallye
3 Rallyes
4 Concours
5 Low Speeds
5 Low Speeds
NCCC Meetings
Regional Meeting
Governors Meeting
3 Rallyes
4 Rallyes
7 Low Speeds
6 Low Speeds
2 Rallyes
1 PC Concours
4 Low Speeds
7 Low Speeds
7 Low Speeds
4 Low Speeds
7 Rallyes
5 Low Speeds
6 Low Speeds
4 Low Speeds
4 Low Speeds
6 Low Speeds
4 Low Speeds
NCCC
Convention
Week
1 PC Concours
7 Rallyes
1 PC Concours & 2 Concours
6 Low Speeds
4 Low Speeds
1 Concours & 1 PC Concours
6 Low Speeds
2 Rallyes
3 Low Speeds
3 Low Speeds
NCCC Meetings
Regional Meeting
Governors Meeting
MWRCS Cutoff Date
4 Rallyes
7 Low Speeds
MWRCS
MWRCS
7 Low Speeds
NCCC Meetings
Sanctioning Meeting
Regional Meeting
Governors Meeting
DATE
26-Feb
27-Feb
28-Feb
13-Mar
27-Mar
11-Apr
18-Apr
24-Apr
25-Apr
30-Apr
1-May
1-May
15-May
16-May
29-May
30-May
6-Jun
6-Jun
6-Jun
12-Jun
13-Jun
19-Jun
26-Jun
3-Jul
4-Jul
10-Jul
11-Jul
17-Jul
18-Jul
24-Jul
thru
30-Jul
7-Aug
8-Aug
14-Aug
21-Aug
22-Aug
22-Aug
28-Aug
29-Aug
4-Sep
5-Sep
10-Sep
11-Sep
11-Sep
12-Sep
18-Sep
26-Sep
2-Oct
3-Oct
16-Oct
12-Nov
13-Nov
13-Nov
13-Nov
DAY
LOCATION
Friday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
Tinley Park, IL
Saturday
Centralia, IL
Sunday
Milan, IL
Sunday
Tinley Park, IL
Saturday
Rantoul, IL
Sunday
Rantoul, IL
Friday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
Burnsville, MN
Sunday
Milwaukee, WI
Saturday
Mattoon, IL
Sunday
Mattoon, IL
Sunday
Crystal Lake, IL
Sunday
Hodgkins, IL
Sunday
Mt. Joy, IA
Saturday
Waukesha, WI
Sunday
Waukesha, WI
Saturday
South Bend, IN
Saturday
Woodbury, MN
Saturday
Rantoul, IL
Sunday
Rantoul, IL
Saturday
Waukesha, WI
Sunday
Waukesha, WI
Saturday
Quincy, IL
Sunday
Quincy, IL
Saturday
Palm Beach, FL
thru
Palm Beach, FL
Friday
Palm Beach, FL
Saturday Machesney Park, IL
Sunday
West Salem, WI
Saturday
Crystal Lake, IL
Saturday
Wentzville, MO
Sunday
Wentzville, MO
Sunday
West Allis, WI
Saturday
Centralia, IL
Saturday
Crystal Lake, IL
Saturday
Mattoon, IL
Sunday
Mattoon, IL
Friday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Sunday
Saturday
Burnsville, MN
Sunday
Galesburg, IL
Saturday
TBD
Sunday
TBD
Saturday
South Bend, IN
Friday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
Saturday
St. Louis, MO
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HOST CLUB
NCCC Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m.
Midwest Region Meeting 8:30 a.m.
National Governors Meeting 1:00 p.m.
MWR & Windy City Corvettes
Little Egypt Corvette Club
Midwest Corvettes
Lakeside Corvettes
Central Illinois Corvette Club & Corvette Cruisers
Mid Illinois Corvette Club & Corvette Cruisers
NCCC Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m.
Midwest Region Meeting 8:30 a.m.
National Governors Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Minnesota Renegades
Badger State Vettes & Northern Rays Ltd
Windy City, Mid-Illinois, Chicago Corvette Club
Windy City, Chicago Corvette Club
Sunburst Corvette Club
Windy City Corvettes
Midwest Corvettes
Wisconsin & Kettle Moraine Corvette Clubs
Wisconsin & Kettle Moraine Corvette Clubs
Windy City Corvettes & Lakeside Corvettes
Corvettes of Minnesota
Central Illinois Corvette Club & Corvette Cruisers
Rolling Prairie & Central Illinois Corvette Clubs
Badger State Vettes
Northern Illinois Corvette Club
Great River Corvette Club
Great River Corvette Club & Rolling Prairie
NCCC Convention
NCCC Convention
NCCC Convention
Northern Illinois Corvette Club
River City Corvettes
Sunburst Corvette Club
Route 66 Corvette Club & St. Louis Corvette Club
Route 66 Corvette Club
Badger State Vettes
Little Egypt Corvette Club
Sunburst Corvette Club
Northern Illinois-Northern Rays-Windy City
Northern Illinois-Northern Rays-Windy City
NCCC Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m.
Midwest Region Meeting 8:30 a.m.
National Governors Meeting 1:00 p.m.
MWRCS Qualifying Cutoff Date
Minnesota Renegades
Glass Favorites Corvettes
Midwest Regional Championship Series
Midwest Regional Championship Series
Land of Lincoln Corvettes
NCCC Committee Meetings 7:00 p.m.
MWR 2010 Sanctioning Meeting
Midwest Region Meeting 8:30 a.m.
National Governors Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Northern Rays Recipe Corner
(Because if we are not driving our Corvettes we are eating!)
February 2010
This Month’s Recipes submitted by Bridget Lazare
Shortbread Cookies
3 sticks softened butter (only butter)
¾ cup white sugar
3 cups flour
Beat butter and sugar, then add flour. Spread into 10 x 15 or 11 x 17 jelly roll pan. If
dough sticks to your fingers, put flour on your hand before spreading it into the pan.
Sprinkle with sugar and mini chocolate chips.
Bake at 300 degrees for approximately 40 minutes. Cut immediately into squares and
then let cool, and enjoy!
IRISH SODA BREAD
4 cups flour
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 stick butter, softened
1-1/2 cups raisins
1-1/2 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cream of tartar
Mix and sift flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut in butter, then stir in raisins.
Combine, buttermilk, egg, baking soda and cream of tartar together and pour into flour
mixture. Butter or PAM a casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees for approx. 40 – 60
minutes. Cool on wire rack.
Chatter about the Plant
Some info regarding Corvette production heard through
the grapevine. The plant was closed 28 out of the last 52
weeks. They expect to make 900 ZR1's this year vs 1250
last year (and maybe the last year for the ZR1 depending
on what is built). The plant high employment was 7 years
ago at 1200 employees. Last October was 350 and a
month later they laid off 100 more. October hourly
production was 12 Corvettes per hour, November till now
is 7 Corvettes per hour, full production runs around 22
Corvettes per hour. It's will be interesting to see what will
happen with the Corvette in the future?
January 2010
Trivia Question - ANSWER
In what Year was an AM-FM radio first
offered in a Corvette ?
Hint : The first Big Mac goes on sale in
McDonalds costing $0.49.
1968
February 2010
Trivia Question
In what Year did a CD Player first
become available in a Corvette?
Hint : the Cincinnati Reds won the
World Series that year.
February 2010 – Tech Tips
By Pat Lopardo
The Proper way to Jack up a Corvette
(Especially true of a C4 or C5)
When raising up a Corvette on a lift to do maintenance you need to be careful. If you
treat your Corvette like an old pickup truck you will wreck it. This is especially true on
the C4’s and C5’s as the body “rolls’ under the frame.
On a C5 Corvette there are 4 cutouts in the fiberglass rocker panels that expose a hole in
the frame. There are two on each side. They are meant for a tool called a jacking puck to
go into them. You put 1 puck it to each hole so that when the lift touches it, the rocker
panels won’t be damaged.
Another great tip is to make sure the shop cracks open the doors, hood and trunk when it
goes up on the lift. That way you won’t crack any body panels – this is especially true on
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