June 2015 Newsletter - Cornhusker Corvette Club

HUSKER NEWS ’N VIEWS
JUNE 2015
Are You Ready for Prime Time?
Unless you have been hiding under the hood of a ’73 roadster since
last year, you already know that Omaha is the home of the 2016
NCCC Convention and Cornhusker Corvette Club is the host.
Our 2016 Convention Directors are recording another movie of CCC
in action for the entire NCCC to see. It is extremely important to
have as many of our 400 members attend this month as we can. We
need to pack the house. Come be a part of history making at its
best. Wear a red or white club shirt. If you do not have one, no
worries, wear any plain red or white shirt. We want everyone to be
included.
Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 pm. Come early to visit and enjoy
the buffet. Please sure to bring your non-perishable items for our
charity food bank. Also, bring non-colored newspapers for Hearts
United for Animals.
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Prime Time
Huber Show
Meet-Greet Plattsmouth
High Speed Test
Lincoln Races
Peers Show
Vets Airport Show
Meet-Greet Bennington
American Dream
Schedule of Events
Member News
Flashback
Event Details
NCCC News
Presidents Message
Governors Report
General Mtg Minutes
Membership News
Contributors
Car Corral
Contact Information
Funny Side Up
**Next General Meeting is
Thursday, June 18, 2015 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
If you are in the witness protection program, we understand,
otherwise, see you on the 18th!!!!
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Huber Hosts Armed Forces Appreciation Show
After a rather dry winter, Mother Nature has decided to make up for it with plenty of late spring rains.
The morning started with plenty of gray skys, but that didn’t stop over 40 Corvettes and one Harley from
showing up at Huber Chevrolet for a benefit car show. Mother Nature was kind to those who attended
by holding off the rain and clearing as the morning
went on.
The theme was Armed Forces Appreciation, and
most cars were decorated for the occasion. The
voting was done by donations. Buckets were
placed in front of the vehicles and people voted
by putting money in the bucket. Prizes were
awarded for the first 3 places. The donations
went to Moving Veterans Forward, a non-profit
organization that helps veterans get established.
The people of Huber were wonderful hosts.
The event started with one of Huber’s
employees singing the national anthem.
She was Fantastic! In fact, she will be in the
auditions for the next season of the TV
singing competition show, “The Voice”. We
will be watching proudly for that.
Lunch was provided by Huber’s with some excellent Bar-B-Que and
great side dishes. We were in Hog Heaven!
First place went to Ray Kennedy with his Harley
Davidson motorcycle. It could be the first time a
motorcycle has won a Corvette show.
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For more pictures of Huber Show CLICK HERE.
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Meet and Greet – Plattsmouth
We know that “Meet and Greet” gatherings are popular because it combines the two things CCC
members enjoy most – driving Corvettes and eating. So, what happens when the forecast is for the
possibility of heavy rain? Just like the postman, not rain nor snow nor dark of night can keep CCC
members from their appointed dinner. However, the Corvette may not be included.
More than 40 members met at a vacant
parking lot south of Omaha and cruised
to Mom’s in Plattsmouth. As you can
see, many showed up without their
Corvettes, but not without their
appetites.
The award of positive thinking went to Steve and Nancy
Bronner, who defied the weatherman and arrived with their
top down. They were rewarded with a clearing skies and a
beautiful evening.
From there, it was a short drive into beautiful downtown
Plattsmouth.
Mom’s turned out to be just like it sounds – a charming place with great comfort food and large portions
and a friendly staff. They were definitely thrilled to have us, and made it clear we were welcome any
time in the future. Based on this experience, we will be back.
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Welcome to Mom’s!
For more pictures from Mom’s CLICK HERE.
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Checking Out the High Speed Track
It was a perfect day to take a few hot laps around the racetrack that will be used for High Speeds at next
year’s convention. The track is located on Interstate 29 near the Glenwood exit.
The track was checked out thoroughly, and some drivers decided to take a few laps.
The plan was to get a video of a car going around the track at near-race speeds. To do this, a Go Pro
Camera was attached to the driver’s door of George Horst’s car. Then he followed Gene Gau around the
track. A drone was also used to get overhead pictures and videos.
Here is the view from inside George’s car as they raced around the track.
You may be thinking, “I would love to do that!” Be
sure to mark your calendar for August 8th & 9th,
when the trial run will be out there.
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Racing Comes to Lincoln
Ah, these are the days we dreamed of last winter when those north winds were blowing. Summertime
autocross racing in the heartland. Sipping on a cold beverage while trying to avoid using the air
conditioner while speeding around hot asphalt.
Does this look like
what you were
dreaming of? Didn’t
think so. Let’s face it;
Mother Nature has
been a bit flakey this
spring. Temps started
in the upper 40’s and
low 50’s as we found
ways to keep warm.
Fashion was not an issue and helmets were not just for racing. Coffee was very popular.
In spite of the weather, most people found a way to have fun. Some are way too serious.
Ray Kennedy wore his referee uniform and called a time out in the action. This turned out
to be more accurate than he had imagined, because an issue with the timing gear caused a
delay in the start of racing. Of course, CCC has the best and brightest timers in the nation
and it was not long before we were off and racing.
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Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21 - 14 Auto Cross Event, Mid America Convention Center, Council Bluffs
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Peers All Corvette Show
Don Peers has had his challenges the past month. After
being sidelined with an injury, he was hoping for a great
show. All he wanted was time to prepare for it, good
weather and a great turnout. It spite of not having any
of those come true, Don was still in good spirits. You
can’t keep a good man down. Many members of CCC
still showed up to show their support. By mid morning,
the weather had started to clear and the sun started to
peek out. Better times ahead, Don. Don was supposed
to use his scooter, but it was a bit too slow and confining
at times. He does have plans to put a V8 in it.
The show was a fundraiser for the Soap
Box Derby (which Don is still trying to get
an exception to compete in). Several of
the racers were on display with their
proud owners. They represent a lot of
hard work and really are works of art.
Congratulations!
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North O Airport Veterans Appreciation Car Show
Finally! Summer has actually arrived! What a great day to spend with friends and veterans with the
background of the North Omaha Airport. Admission was canned food that was donated to charity.
Corvettes were not the only cars to gaze at. There were plenty of classic and custom cars, as well as
some beautiful motorcycles on display.
Spectators were treated to a stunt
flying show by National and World
Champion Debby Rihn-Harvey.
She wowed the crowd with loops,
dives and low-level passes.
Just imagine what she could do behind the wheel of a Corvette!
Debby is in her late 60’s with no plans for slowing down yet. You
Rock Debby!
Here is Bob Hegwood with Debby. Bob knew Debby in high school.
He was taking driving lessons and she was taking flying lessons!
Brian Barney snapped this one! Thanks Brian
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Organizer and fellow club member Ray Kennedy
treated other club members to lunch that featured
hamburgers and hot dogs from Omaha Steaks.
Thanks Ray! That was very generous of you.
One of the top attractions at the show was a
section of the World Trade Center. A bronze
plaque gave the history and details of this pice of
history.
Daughters of the American Revolution honored
veterans who attended by presenting them with
certificates and pins in appreciation of their
service. This is what the day was really all about.
What a nice tribute.
The show ended with all of the Corvettes taking a trip down the runway. Organizer Ray Kennedy
thanked everyone at the end of the runway. What a great experience.
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Photos by Sandy Swift & Bill Cashell
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Eat
Meet & Greet - Bennington
Another Meet & Greet – another
chance for thunderstorms. Does
Mother Nature have it in for us?
People are beginning to talk! Still, we
know that members of CCC will show
up for food, even without their
Corvettes. And that is just what
they did – all 57 of them.
This edition of All-You-Can-Eat was
held at Nate’s Stumble Inn at
beautiful downtown Bennington.
Former owners Denny and Mary Ann
Laaker seemed so much more relaxed
than last time. As far as we know, no
one left hungry or thirsty. The night
ended with the traditional group hug.
Photos by
Sandy Swift
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The American Dream
By Chris Tooker
The Corvette is not just a car. It’s not just a high-performance vehicle. It’s not simply the best bang for
the buck among sports cars. The Corvette is the embodiment of every American value my parents
instilled in me.
Work hard. Treat people with respect. Help others whenever you get the chance. Those were the
principles I learned at home and in the garage. I was told that if I lived by those principles, I would
succeed. I could become whatever I wanted to become as long as I was dedicated to my goals and
remained disciplined.
Some families go camping, skiing, or
boating. Other families vacation
overseas. Instead, my family built cars
and bench-raced in the garage (benchracing is our term for talking about all the
things you would do and how awesome
your car would be, if you only had
enough money). However, our time in
the garage wasn’t limited to fantasizing
about how fast or how cool our Corvettes
would be if we won the lottery. This was
my family bonding time with my parents,
my uncle, and my grandfather. It was my
chance to ask questions about school, relationships, faith, careers, and anything else that came to mind.
When we were in the garage, my family gave me advice on everything I was going through and
everything I observed outside of our home. Based upon their life experiences, I was able to make better
sense of my own experiences and stay on track to achieve my goals. I would not be who I am today
without their guidance and support, which often came in between oil changes, tire rotations, and
conversations about our common passion for Corvettes.
We currently have four of the
seven Corvette generations in
the family. My triple black 2000
is in Omaha, where I live. My
dad’s silver 2005, my 1994
Greenwood, and my
grandfather’s red 1972 are in
Colorado, where we compete in
quarter-mile drag races for
Corvette Connection at
Bandimere Speedway. My next
goal is to purchase a C7 for my
mother. She’s still deciding
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which color and trim she wants (maybe the Grand Sport will finally be revealed by then???), but two
things are certain; she’ll immediately have the second fastest car in the family and she’ll be the coolest
mom in town.
What we enjoy most about being part of Corvette clubs like the Cornhusker Corvette Club and Corvette
Connection is that the other members share our values and passions. Even when the races get rained
out at Bandimere or a cruise ends up being a lot longer and a lot hotter than we anticipated, we still
have a great time because of the people we’re with. Everyone is encouraged to join and participate,
regardless of their background, skill, or experience (try finding that in your local Porsche or Ferrari
clubs). Our monthly meetings and races also start with the pledge of allegiance and an invocation (sadly
a dying tradition in some other organizations across the country). However, our favorite Corvette
tradition is the Corvette wave. Why don’t import tuners or Mustang owners wave at each other in
acknowledgment as they pass each other on the streets? Why don’t Challenger or Camaro owners give
each other so much as a nod in passing? Call me crazy, but I believe more than just looks and
performance draw people to the Corvette. The Corvette is America’s sports car and it will always
represent the American values and principles my family shares with our fellow club members. I’m proud
to be a Corvette owner and an American. Our Corvettes are a constant reminder to me of what I believe
in and what I’m striving for.
Thank you again.
P.S. Thank you to all those who sent condolences for the loss of my uncle. I
received cards from Cornhusker Corvette Club members I had not even met
yet. That kindness and support to a stranger who just recently joined the
club are the exact reasons we feel so connected to other Corvette owners. It
solidifies my convictions about our common values and makes me even
more proud to be a member.
ROAR INTO OMAHA - CONVENTION 2016
Ron Norgard is still in need of large ice cream buckets with
lids. As much as Ron loves ice cream, he
can’t do this alone. You owe it to your club
to eat more ice cream!
Save your ice cream buckets and bring to
the General Meeting. Also, we need red,
white, and blue poker chips if anyone has
some they would be willing to donate.
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2015 Schedule of Events
See Page 9 for Details of Upcoming Events
June 18
General Meeting
Bel-Air Banquet Hall
Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm
June 19-21
Vettes in the Park
Okoboji, IA
see www.uofocorvetteclub.com for details
June 20-21
Autocross Event
MAC – Council Bluffs, IA
Flyer on Regional Website
June 27
Cruise
July 15
Hot Summer Nights
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
July 16
General Meeting
Bel-Air Banquet Hall
July 18
Gretna Parade
Details coming
July 19
H&H Car Show
H&H Chevrolet
July 26
Cruise - tour Sunken Gardens and Sheldon Art Gallery in Lincoln Details coming
July 31
Stein Night at German American Society –120th St. north. of L St. 5:30 Live music, food & beverages
Aug 1
Greg Young Car Show
Greg Young Chevrolet
Aug 2
Wilber Parade
Wilber Nebraska
Details coming
Aug 20
General Meeting
Bel-Air Banquet Hall
Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm
Aug 23
Car Show Festival
Church of the Masters
1 Block north of 180th & Dodge
Aug 29
Vettes on the River
Le Claire, WI
(Flyer coming soon)
Sep 19
Sid Dillon Car Show
Fremont, NE
Round the Bend Steakhouse - Early supper, and then cruise to James Arthur's Vineyard.
Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm
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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MEMBER NEWS
Prayers & Support - Our longtime members of CCC need your prayers and support. Jennifer Campbell
was scheduled to have a kidney transplant on Wednesday, June 10 in Kansas City. Her husband Mike is
the donor. They will both be down for a while. Please send your thought and prayers to Mike and
Jennifer at 14836 Arbor St., Omaha, NE. 68144.
New Cars – Dave Ferguson is the proud owner of a
beautiful new 2015 Corvette coupe. Congratulations
Dave! Looks like it is ready to race.
Sam and Jodi DePetro are the proud owners of a beautiful
2000 coupe that they purchased from fellow members
Ron and Linda Hughbanks. Word is that Ron and Linda
already have their order in for a 2016 Z06 coupe. We will
be watching for that.
Southern Hospitality
By Palmer Sohl
Carl and Margo Bertch were CCC members for many years. Carl was a
recognized authority on Corvette “correctness,” and Margo was known
for her warm personality and wry sense of humor. Carl passed away in
2014, and Margo moved to Ellijay, Georgia, which is about 270 miles
southeast of Bowling Green, KY.
Margo no longer has the 1997 Corvette she won at Bloomington Gold,
but she would like to stay in touch with her friends in Cornhusker
Corvette Club. She has a spare room in her new home, and she would
welcome a visit if you are traveling down her way.
Margo Bertch
598 Timber Ridge Lane
Elljay, GA 30540
402.650.4056
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Are You Ready for a FLASHBACK?
2011 Wilber, NE Parade
2008 Summer Festival Costume Party
Ah, so many great memories for the people who were there and a fun look at the past for those who
were not. Our favorite photographer, Sandy Swift has recorded years of memories and soon we will all
be able to take trips down memory lane whenever we choose.
But wait…..there is more! When we have pictures in the newsletter of the past month’s activities, we
will put a link in the newsletter to the rest of the photos on the website. The website is at
www.CCCmemories.com. The activities are available by year with drop-down menus. It is still a work in
progress. So far, there are a few events from this year available. We plan to have all of the pictures
available in the next couple of months.
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NON SANCTIONED EVENT REMINDERS
Thursday, June 18 - CCC General Meeting - Bel
Air Banquet Room.,
12100 W. Center
Road, 7:30 p.m.
Come early to visit
and enjoy the
buffet. Each member bring one non perishable
food item for the charity food giveaway. If you
would like a salad prepared ahead, call Holly
and Shelly at 402-333-5505.
Saturday, June 27 Dinner & Cruise - Early
supper, then cruise to James Arthur's Vineyard.
Tuna Fish Jones is performing. We need a head
count for this so they have enough help to
accommodate us. Meet at Round the Bend
between 3 and 3:30.
336-1900. Ask for the Mohawk rate - $77.00.
If you want to join CCC for dinner at Minerva's
in Sioux Falls on July 15th, email Jayne Reit at
[email protected]. She must receive your email
by July 10, as a reservation for the whole
group will be made.
Saturday, July 18 - Gretna Parade –
Rick & Joan Harshbarger are chairing this event
again this year.
Get off of I-80 at the Mahoney state Park Exit.
Go East (left) on Hwy 66 about 2 1/2 miles and
it sits upon the hill to the South. Hard to miss,
does not look like a farm house. We will leave
about 5 to 5:30 to head for James Arthur's.
Details to follow. Save the date!!
Tuna Fish Jones plays from 6-9PM. Bring chairs,
and bug spray.
Sunday, August 23 - Car Show - Lutheran
Church of the Masters on 180th & Dodge. Great
food and family fun with face painting, etc.
Trophies will be awarded. Flyers will be
available at later date.
Wednesday, July 15 - Hot Summer Nights –
Sioux Falls, South Dakota Make your hotel
reservations direct at the Quality Inn & Suites,
5410 North Granite Lane, Sioux Falls, SD 605-
Friday, July 31 - Stein Night - German American
Society at 5:30 Food and live music will be
there. Brats, beer and more beer!!!
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GOVERNOR NEWS
Saturday & Sunday, June 20 & 21 - 14 Auto Cross Event, Mid America
Convention Center, Council Bluffs, IA. Flyer on the West Region Website
NCCC Competition Points Reporting for 2015
(Changes weekly - check the NCCC website for most current point totals)
Ladies National Point Totals Report
Place
1
21
47
53
54
115
First Name
TERESA
KATHY
MARIE
LYN
KATHY
MARILYNN
Last Name
ELLER
GAU
MANZ
GRISWOLD
BRISBOIS
ANGEROTH
NCCC Number
WR-095-1087L
WR-095-0733L
WR-095-1321L
WR-095-1518L
WR-095-1323L
WR-095-1612L
Total Points
802
257
123
106
104
42
Events Attended
75
26
14
14
14
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Men's National Point Totals Report
Place
3
30
41
42
88
97
110
114
119
122
First Name
JOE
JON
DAVID
GENE
STEVE
ERVIN
DON
GARY
VIRGIL
GERALD
Last Name
ELLER
MANZ
FERGUSON
GAU
SKIDMORE
GUNDERSON
ANGEROTH
BRISBOIS
ANDERSON
KORALESKI
NCCC Number
WR-095-1086LM
WR-095-1320
WR-095-0588
WR-095-0732
WR-095-0384
WR-095-1244
WR-095-0811
WR-095-1322LM
WR-095-0532
WR-095-0592
Total Points
771
320
252
236
135
122
112
109
104
102
Events Attended
75
40
28
26
14
14
14
14
14
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Club National Point Totals Report
Place
1
2
3
Club Number
WR-095
MW-351
SW-055
Club Name
CORNHUSKER CORVETTE CLUB
WINDY CITY CORVETTES, INC.
COWTOWN VETTES
Total Points
4386
3799
3635
Events Attended
103
72
89
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NCCC Competition Events Calendar - Competition Year 2015
Calendar of Events for the WR Region:
Event Type
Name of Event
People’s Choice Concours
Cedar Rapids
People’s Choice Concours
GATEWAY TO THE WEST
Low Speed Autocross
Racing Kansas City
Low Speed Autocross
Mid America Center
Low Speed Autocross
Newton LS
Low Speed Autocross
MAC LS
Low Speed Autocross
Hawkeye Downs
Date
June 13
June 13
June 13 & 14
June 20 & 21
June 27 & 28
July 11 & 12
July 25 & 26
For more information, visit the NCCC Regional Website at:
https://93075438.domainhost.com/NCCCCompetitionDatabase/2015/Programs/ListEventsForRegion.ph
p?regionCode=WR
Websites that are of interest to you! You can now access Cornhusker Corvette Club website simply by
going to: www.cornhuskercorvette.club. The West Region Website is www.westregionnccc.com, and
the National Council of Corvette Clubs is www.corvettesnccc.com. There is a Cornhusker Corvette Club
Facebook Closed Group Page. Just find us, and request to be added. Pictures, reminders, and items that
interest members are being posted.
Marie Manz
Membership Director
CORNHUSKER CORVETTE CLUB
"Something For Everyone"
Get Your Shirts for Summer Festival
Have you ordered your shirts for Summer Festival 2015? This year they are available as both T-Shirts
and Polo Shirts. The order form is available on the front page of the CCC website at:
http://cornhuskercorvette.club. Just download the form, fill (it can be edited) and send it on to Pattie
Bena at [email protected].
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Message from
It can’t get any
better. The
Cornhuskers are on
a roll! Events are
staring you in the
face! Our autocross
events in Lincoln
were an
overwhelming
success. Thank you
to all the workers, participants and those who
were there just to cheer us on.
We are thrilled to see so many people attending
our “Meet and Greets”. What a great way to
meet your fellow members. Recently I have
been encouraged by conversations with
prospective members that just what to meet
people with the same interest. If you scan the
schedule you will find that our Social Directors
have some interesting socials lined up. Thank
you, Jayne and Kathy for setting up these
outings. They would appreciate any suggestions
you may have.
We appreciate all the support and donations to
the different local charities. Please don’t forget
to support our can goods collection at the
General Meeting. CCC members,” YOU’RE the
BEST”.
Save the wave, Jerry
Message from Your Governor
The National
Governor’s
Meetings were
held April 24th &
25th in St. Louis.
Some of the items
that were
discussed:
Discussions have
started to hold a Region event in 2016 to raise
money for the Region to be used to offset the
cost of the 200 member club awards, the
Scholarship Fund, and other items to benefit
the members.
The Competition season in the West Region will
get started Memorial Weekend in Charitan,
Iowa. Go to the West Region website for the
entire 2015 Schedule of Events.
Jon Manz
NCCC will discontinue selling raffle tickets for a
Corvette. Furthermore, the National Kidney
Foundation will no longer be the National
Charity of choice. A new charity organization
has not been chosen.
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General Meeting Minutes
May 21, 2015
Bel Air Banquet Room
Bill Anderson, Sergeant at Arms mentioned to
please turn off all cell phones and the meeting
would start in five minutes.
new members and a special thank you for the
CCC members that brought them into the Club.
Maria & Hunter Garrnett are visiting and will
take their time joining; Hunter had beautiful
pictures of their 1964 yellow Corvette, ‘71
Corvette convertible and ‘74 T-top four speed.
Sid Harchelroad from Harchelroad Motors and
Terry Murkins from H&H are guests tonight.
Jerry mentioned that the chairs up front are for
those ‘who are not good’.
Sid Harchelroad brought a 2015 Z06 Corvette
to Lincoln and drove to Omaha for the meeting.
Sid also brought us a contributor’s $1,000
check, thank you!
Jerry Koraleski, President, started the meeting
with the Pledge of Allegiance. All stood for a
few minutes to pray for Chris Tooker’s uncle,
Marie Manz’ brother, and police officer Kerry
Orozco who have recently passed away. Also
Dennis Saints who passed away a few days after
we caravanned by his home after the last Meet
and Greet. There are pictures on the table that
were taken of cars passing by his home, please
help yourself. Also pray for Dan Wilder’s father
who is gravely ill and Don Peers who is in the
hospital.
Jerry filled in for Secretary Jan Gunderson who
was on her way to Bowling Green and thanked
Cheryl Sondyj, who was taking notes of the
meeting. Last month’s minutes were approved.
Marie Manz was also on her way to Bowling
Green and Palmer Sohl was filling in: New
members tonight are: Michael & Robin Dailey
with a 2001 yellow coupe; Bob & Diane Briggs
with a 2010 Callaway red convertible; Bill &
Connie Howdle join CCC with a 1998 Nassau
Blue C5. Dwayne & Kim Duffin will purchase a
Corvette this Friday. Raised and clapped for all
Track Days will be held in Hastings on June 1112. Cost is $150 and $350 with instructor,
includes meals for two days. Harchelroad
Motors is celebrating 80 years this year. Sid’s
grandfather started the business in 1935. Sid’s
father, he & his brother own the two stores.
Dillon, Sid’s son, is selling about ten Corvettes a
month. There will be a celebration on Oct. 1012 at the new dealership. Our new display lot
can showcase 500 cars. Sid mentioned he just
got 43 Z06 ‘16 allocations.
George Horst mentioned we had 42 cars for the
Moving Veterans Forward Huber car show.
Thanks to those helping Carolyn for
registrations Linda Adams, Carolyn Edmundson,
Linda Dawes and Cheryl Sondyj. Assisting with
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parking cars was Ron Norgard, Perry Dawes and
Gary Sondyj. Thanks to Ray for bringing the
POW bike! The Benson ROTC Color Guard was
great and Celest was super singing the National
Anthem. The winner of this event was Moving
Veterans Forward and a check for $1,262 was
presented to Ron Hernandez.
Ron mentioned he has been doing this for four
years and a year ago became a non-profit 5013C organization. Ron was in the Army and
thanked all the veterans in the audience ‘For
their Service’. This is the first time Ron has
worked with an organization and thanked us for
our contribution. Jerry read an email from
Huber saying “please extend my gratitude to
everyone for their giving hearts for all those
involved in making Moving Veterans Forward a
huge success”.
Tim Ogle, Vice President mentioned that
Summer Festival T-shirts will be on the website
and order forms are on the back table. If you
are having problems getting the Newsletter you
can hit ‘refresh’ a couple times or possible clear
history. Tim mentioned you can go to
‘GoOgle.com” for any problems!!!
Tom Horeis, Treasurer gave the treasurers’
report.
Nancy mentioned we have $122 in ticket sale.
Cathy Koraleski read the May Birthdays: Jerry
Koraleski, Jan Mason, Linda Werchant, Carolyn
Reed, Lois Waterman, Carolyn Edmundson,
Louise Gau, and Appleby. The BD Boy was 70
on Saturday and there is cake for everyone.
Jon Manz, Governor is also on his way to
Bowling Green and all information has been
updated on the website. All emails you receive
from Marie keep everyone informed and the
calendar is up-to-date on the website.
Don Angeroth,
Competition
Director: All new
student racers
found out that races
go on rain or shine
from attending the
Racing School. Ten
students from the
school are now all novices and can have a racing
participant go with them on their race for
guidance. This is new this year. Hopefully there
will be several attending our first CCC 8-event
the end of the month in Lincoln. There will be a
tech training school at the Lincoln function.
Events are: May 23-24 racing at Chariton, IA
SE of Des Moines racing on airport runway
May 30-31 CCC at SE Community College in
Lincoln. (West Region website to get Flyer),
save $20 if getting in before 5/23. HyVee will
supply food.
Registration - Sat. 7:30-8:30 drivers’ meeting
8:45- first car off at 9:00 a/m.
Registration - Sun. 7-8, 8:15 drivers’ meeting
June 6 - Don Peers sanctioned car show (flyer
and registration on back table)
June 6 - Racing in Quincy
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June 13-14 racing in KC, 20-21 at MAC Center
with CCC 14 events/day
June 27-28 Racing at Newton at Iowa Speedway
July 11-12 - MAC Center with CCC 14events/day
(if not racing join the fun and become a corner
worker or just enjoy the fun)
July 25-26 Cedar Rapids
August 8-9th - Practice for the 2016 Convention
at RPM/MAM.
Today we filmed a novice high-speed driver,
George Horst, for the convention. He has said
he probably will not race his new car, after
today, he just might!!!
Jayne Sainz and Kathy Cashell, Social Directors
Jayne had a “Red Nose” for Red Nose Day, and
you can get them at Walgreens for Feed the
Hungry.
Two people will talk about Veterans’
Appreciation Day and Sisters’ Lemonade
Brigade. We had 59 people for Chances Are,
two caravans, the ‘head’ ones and the ‘behind’
ones. We drove to Aurora to see ‘classic cars’
and some ‘not-so-classic cars’.
May 28th - Meet and Greet at Mom’s Café,
Plattsmouth - 6:30
June 10 - Meet and Greet at Stumble Inn in
Bennington
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June 7th - Veteran’s Appreciation
June 27 Cruise to Round the Bend
Steakhouse and then to James Arthur Vineyard
in Lincoln
July 15 –
Hot Summer Nights, flyers on back
table.
July 18 – Gretna Parade
July 26 - tour Sunken Gardens and Sheldon Art
Gallery in Lincoln
August 2 – Wilber Parade
Times and places for the above will be on the
internet, in the Newsletter and emails sent out
by Marie.
Jayne mentioned she is planning to have a
picnic sometime in October at the ‘cabin’.
Ray Kennedy mentioned that at the Huber Car
Show it was the first time a Harley won a
Corvette Car Show. Their Z51 will be available
in a few days. Veterans’ Appreciation - June 7th
at the North Omaha Airport - car show,
motorcycles, CCC car show - entry fee is can of
food and starts at 10:00.
They are trying to buy the field and rename it
Veterans’ Field. There will be 50/50 drawings
with proceeds going to Veteran’s organizations.
Gene and Ray have visited and there will be a
color guard made up of 12 of the 75+ veterans
in the club at our 2016 Convention. Terry
Bruner, retired policeman and Marine veteran,
who provided the flags at Huber will also supply
the flags for the Convention and he and his wife
have been invited to the 2016 Convention
Dinner. Veterans interested in participating in
the color guard for the convention let Gene or
Ray know. Hats will be provided; uniform will
be white shirts and black slacks.
George Horst mentioned about the Don Peers
Car Show at 4331 So. 90th on June 6th with all
proceeds going to Omaha NE Soap Box Derby.
Registration is at
9:am. With show
hours noon – 3:00,
awards at 3:00 sharp.
Awards: First place
trophies C-1 C-2 C-3
C-4 C-5 C-6 C-7
participant judging. Special awards for best
original or restored, best custom best of show
$50 cash. Pre-registration is $15, day of show is
$20.00. They get a lot of Corvettes that are not
with CCC. Very interesting
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June 14th is the date of Sisters’ Lemonade
Brigade. Last year it was at Horsts’ son’s home,
this year it will be at Black Elk Elementary –
6708 S. 161st St., 10:00 – 3:00. Lemonade
provided with food provided by Voodoo Taco
and Over Easy. The first year $250 was raised;
over $5000 was raised last yr. Cross-Fit from
Elkhorn will be there, and KFAB might be there
July 31 at German American Society – Stein
Night at 5:30 food and live music will be there.
Brats, beer and more beer!!!
Ray Zimmerman mentioned that on August
23th, Lutheran Church of the Masters on 180th &
Dodge, Car Show, great food and family fun
with face painting, etc. Trophies will be
awarded. Flyers will be available at later date.
Pat Swift – Public
Relations – We
have a new
contributor, Lions
Automotive
Upholstery 86 & G
St.
Current contributor, Cilantro’s Mexican
Restaurant is opening a new restaurant near 76
& Pacific.
Parkers’ Smoke House has a new location at
73nd & Pacific in the Old Blues Booz and BBQ.
Be sure to let any contributor know you are
with CCC.
Bill Cashell – Newsletter – The Newsletter is
Awesome!! Bill said, if there are problems
downloading the Newsletter just email a note
to Bill and he will email it to you. Funny side up
will be in the Newsletter. Thanks to Nick Gau for
writing the article on auto-cross and tech
training. Gene Gau’s article reveals how “The
Lucky Duck Garage” got its name. Bill sent out
the Newsletter to the BOD to review; some
errors were caught by Allen Sohl. Bill now
knows the BOD members are all literary
geniuses. Bill is creating a website where we
can store pictures that Sandy has taken, as well
as some videos. Be sure to email any
interesting articles to Bill with pictures, etc. Bill
took pictures and video while riding with
George Horst today.
Jerry mentioned that the Summer Festival flyer
has been sent to Joe.
Members at Large are George Horst and Perry
Dawn, if you have any concerns they are the
people to see.
JB Benedict – Points Chairman Points are listed
on the back table. CCC standings have not
changed that much. Twenty CCC events have
been posted, four NCCC events. We have eight
members that have gone out of region,
collecting 1914 points for four events. Teresa
Eller is #1 in Nation. CCC is fifth in the nation
with 1914 points, about 900 points out of first
and we have not had any CCC events. Thanks to
the twelve people who helped with Leach
Camper’s open house, over 1000 hotdogs were
served. Second one will be July 11, same day as
one of our events. If you are not racing and
want free hotdogs, send JB an email and let him
know you can help. Thanks again for all the
newspapers for the Auburn Animal Shelter.
Gene Gau – 2016 Convention If you have not
signed up to be a committee chairperson you
can still do that and get a cool shirt like Gene
had on “Roaring into Omaha”. He mentioned
that at the Governors’ meeting in St. Louis
many came up and mentioned that they
thought we would have 500 - 600 people due to
Omaha being in the Center of the country.
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last year’s show will be shown at this event.
Good trade ins: 2010 crystal red, 19,000 miles –
all documentation and a 2012 Grand Sport Z16,
white with black interior, 6-speed, 2,600 miles it
is brand new. We just started ordering 2016
Stingrays and Z06’s. H&H is the sponsor for
RPM and will have special things down there.
Cecil B DeHorst was in town, movie was made
at RPM today. First time around the track
George went a little slow and then asked Gene
to drive his car. First time around the track
Gene took it a little easy, second and third time
around the track at about 125 mph Gene looks
over at George and he was pumping the brakes
from the driver’s side!!!! Roar into Omaha!!!
Old Business – Jerry presented West Region
shirts to Gina and Tim Ogle. Gina’s shirt was for
fourth place and Tim’s is eleventh!!
BD Drawing – Jerry won and got to pick from
the goodie table first!!
Jerry mentioned Blue Bars and CCC logo is in
the middle.
50/50 winner was Gloria Wallery - $132,
congrats!!
Motion to adjourn by Ray Kennedy and Mark
DeLong.
Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by Cheryl Sondyj
Terry Murkins
from H&H mentioned he enjoys our Newsletter.
H&H’s newsletter reaches about 3,000 and
would like to offer many clubs the opportunity
to advertise special events, etc. their clubs are
offering. This featured area of the Newsletter
will be called Club Corner News or something
similar and will be available to all
clubs/individuals. Any information you want
promoted will be put into the Newsletter. Gene
will write an article on the Corvette 2016
National Corvette Convention sponsored by CCC
“Roar into Omaha”. The H&H All Chevy Show is
July 19. Applications for the All Chevy Show are
on the back counter and on the website. Live
band, food provided by Boy Scouts and tents
with different vendors will be at the Show,
along with Pirelli tires for Corvettes. Video from
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New Members
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
http://www.hhchevy.com
http://www.gychevy.com
Michael & Robin Dailey with a 2001 yellow coupe
http://www.beardmorechevy.com
http://www.siddillongm.com
Bob & Diane Briggs with a 2010 Callaway red convertible
http://www.harchelroadmotors.com
Bill & Connie Howdle join CCC with a 1998 Nassau Blue C5
http://www.hubercars.net
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New Members
Leach Camper Sales
1-80 Lake Manawa Exit
1/2 mile south & 1/2 mile
west
712-366-2581
www.LeachCamper.com
Dwayne & Kim Duffin
George Horst, President
8802 Washington Cir
Omaha, NE
402-677-0123
www.jikohmfg.com
50/50 winner was Gloria Wallery
http://www.casciossteakhouse.com
West Region shirts to Gina (4th) and Tim Ogle (11th)
http://www.brakesplus.calls.net/onlin
e-specials/contact-omaha
8720 L St, Omaha, 68127
402-991-7258
www.premiercountertops.com
Bar & Grill
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Birthday Winner was Jerry Koraleski
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
Auto Trim Design
www.AutoTrimDesign.net
Big Red Sports Bar
www.BigRedRestaurantAndSportsb
ar.com
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
This was strangely appropriate because we were celebrating Jerry’s
birthday. Thanks to Kathy Koraleski for bringing in cake.
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
Mamas Pizza
http://www.mamaspizzaomaha.com
Ming Auto Beauty Center
www.MingDrDent.com
Northwest Bank
http://www.bank-orthwest.com/johnbothof/default.aspx
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Bar & Grill
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
1980 Corvette L48, 350 cubic inch (~99,000 miles,
original engine), 4-speed manual transmission,
White with red interior, T-Tops, Stainless steel headers
and side pipes, New rear suspension (spring and shocks)
New front brake calipers, New battery, Newer tires (less
than 5,000 mi.)
http://www.casciossteakhouse.com
$11,000 / obo Craig Frerichs 402-669-0266.
http://www.brakesplus.calls.net/onlin
e-specials/contact-omaha
8720 L St, Omaha, 68127
402-991-7258
www.premiercountertops.com
Bar & Grill
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Car Corral
2003 GMC Duramax diesel 4500, Allison transmission,
137,000 miles, air ride suspension, air ride driver’s seat,
2 TV’s, remote start, heated seats, back seat folds to bed,
stereo system, —$30,000.
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
Parker’s Smokehouse
www.ParkersSmokeHouse.com
Peers Auto Works
www.PeersAutoworks.com
Phone: 712-370-1350 or 712-386-2149.
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
Wheel Tech
www.WheelTechinc.com
1980 Corvette L48, 350 cubic inch (~99,000 miles,
original engine), 4-speed manual transmission,
White with red interior, T-Tops, Stainless steel headers
and side pipes, New rear suspension (spring and shocks)
New front brake calipers, New battery, Newer tires (less
than 5,000 mi.)
Accurate Detailing, LLC
Email: [email protected]
Biginz Motorsports
Email: [email protected]
$11,000 / obo Craig Frerichs 402-669-0266.
Bar & Grill
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2015 Officers
President
Jerry Koraleski, [email protected]
Vice President
Tim Ogle, [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
Jayne Sainz, [email protected]
Kathy Cashell, [email protected]
Summer Festival
Dave Ferguson, [email protected]
Public Relations
Pat Swift, [email protected]
Membership Director
Marie Manz, [email protected]
Member At Large
George Horst, [email protected]
Member At Large
Perry Dawes, [email protected]
2015 Chairpersons
Points
J.B. Benedict, [email protected]
Sergeant At Arms
Bill Anderson, [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.
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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.
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Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at the CCC
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at the Board Meeting. Correspondence can
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