July_2015_Newsletter - Coastal Carolina Corvette Club

 http://www.4cccc.org/ Coastal Carolina Corvette Chronicle July 2015
Club Officers: President Ken Scott President’s Message Hello Coastal Carolina Corvette Club members and let's enjoy this month of July. Right now, there are not a lot of activities going on through the hot and humid days of July. But if you decide to get involved with an event or show outside, just keep hydrated Activities and cool. Know your limits and do not push yourself too hard. Kim Sheldon As the 2015 year is beginning to wind down towards the 2016 year, it's time for the Coastal Carolina Corvette Club members to prepare for nomination for all elected offices. Please speak with a club member first before nominating them if they desire to VP – Social run for an office. The voting will take place at the October 2015 meeting, and you have to be in good standings in order to vote Activities and hold an office. If you're not sure about your standings in the club, check with the VP Membership, Christine Van Leir, about your standings in order to vote or hold an elected office. More will be explained at our August 2015 meeting. Kris Daugherty VP – Membership Our next super Saturday show in September 2015 is going to involve Pet Helpers as our charity, please let's not forget to bring in some items for this charity for the comfort of these animals. Also, let's not forget to keep continuing to bring in our door prizes Christine Van Leir for t he u pcoming show as well, too. Let's keep up the good work and support our community involving these charities. Secretary Lastly, our cruise to the Fillin' Station in Hollywood, SC, was a really good turn out of club members having a very delightful meal Liz Furmanek and f ellowship to follow afterwards. We braved the heat and humidity and made the best of a good time there. Also, I would like to give Bob Driscol and Kim Sheldon a super big thanks in getting the Mt. Pleasant Chevrolet car show organized with the overall car lot situation resolved with the dealership. That's all for right now and continue to enjoy driving your Corvettes. Treasurer Jim Buckley Take care, continue having fun, and SAVE THE WAVE!!! V.P. Charities VP–Competitive Jackie Holst Ken Scott, President Board of Directors Del Davids Kim Sheldon Jim Furmanek 1
APPOINTED POSITIONS – 2015 Newsletter Editor: Mike Attisano Webmaster: Rick Wood/Adam Self NCM Ambassador: Kim Sheldon Logistics Coordinator: Del Davids Public Relations Rep: Jackie Holst nd
CLUB MEETING – Sunday, August 2 at the Holiday Inn located at 5264 International Blvd. North Charleston. Members and interested Corvette owners are invited to attend. Socialization to begin at 2:30 pm with the regular meeting Starting promptly at 3:00 pm What’s Inside: President’s Message .................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE – Kris Daugherty ........................................................................................................................................ 2
COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Kim Sheldon ................................................................................................................................. 3
V.P. OF MEMBERSHIP CORNER – Christine Van Leir .................................................................................................................................. 4
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS – Kim Sheldon ................................................................................................................................................ 7
SHOW SPOTLIGHT – Christine Van Leir ...................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHARITY REPORT – Jackie Holst ................................................................................................................................................................. 9
NCM AMBASSADOR REPORT – Kim Sheldon .............................................................................................................................................. 9
JULY MEETING MINUTES – Liz Furmanek ................................................................................................................................................. 10
CCCC – 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
CCCC – 2015 CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE .................................................................................................................................................. 11
BUSINESSES OF CLUB MEMBERS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE – Kris Daugherty August 15, 2015: Spirit Line Dinner Cruise will run $60.00 to $70.00 per person Sept. 19, 2015: Brazilian Cowboy Steakhouse on Mall Road October 24, 2015: Corn Maze off of Jedburg Road then to Music Man Restaurant in Moncks Corner November: Oyster Roast hosted by Roger and Kitzie December 5, 2015: Christmas party at the Charleston Air Force Base Times and meeting place are to follow. Kris Daugherty, VP Social/Activities 2
COMPETITIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS – Kim Sheldon CCCC Mt Pleasant Chevrolet Show June 20th: Thank you to everyone who came out for this show. It was extremely hot and reminded many of us why we don’t have shows in the hot summer months. Participant attendance was good considering the record setting heat. Charity for this show was Roper Nursing Scholarship Foundation, which was selected by Mt Pleasant Chevrolet. Thank you to Mt Pleasant Chevrolet, Joe Sarro and Wayne Goss, for being so accommodating to the club and show participants. They have expressed a desire to sponsor a show again next year in May. th
Flyers are available on the CCCC website for our next club show which is Marchant Chevrolet on September 12 . The charity for that show, selected by Marchant Chevrolet is Camp Happy Days. Please distribute flyers at any local shows and help spread the word. Upcoming shows: rd
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August 23 , Steel Pony Open Show on Wadmalaw Island at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Gates open at 11 am. Judging at 2pm. Awards at 3pm. Classes are: 1900-­‐42, 1943-­‐59, 1960-­‐71, and 1972 -­‐ 2015. Street rods, Trucks, VW’s, Motorcycles, and Open class. Contact Stono Body Works for more info at 843-­‐795-­‐8318. •
Sept 19 , Queen City Corvette Club All Chevy Show in Charlotte, NC. Please visit their website at www.queencitycorvette.com for more information. Limited space is available to make a donation and tour the Heritage Center and see Rick Hendrick’s personal collection. •
Sept 20 , Cape Fear Corvette Club All Corvette Show in Wilmington, NC. For more info visit www.capefearcorvettes.com. •
October 3 is the 2015 Summerville Dream Machines Open Auto Show. •
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Petit LeMans, Georgia October 3. Last race of the season. Championship race. If interested please feel free to contact me for more information. These races are great fun and a wonderful opportunity to meet great people and get to know the race team. Kim Sheldon, V.P. of Competition
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V.P. OF MEMBERSHIP CORNER – Christine Van Leir 1953-1962
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MEMBER CORVETTES BY GENERATION:
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MEMBERSHIP: Please join me in welcoming our new members for the month of June. David Harris who has a 1993 coupe and Paul Russino who also brings to the club a 1993 coupe! Membership as of 6/30/15 – 118 members New Members year to date – 21 members 103 cars THIS MONTH IN CORVETTE HISTORY! •
July 2, 1992: The one millionth Corvette is built. It is a white LT1 roadster, with red interior. •
July, 1953: Zora Arkus-­‐Duntov begins working on the Corvette. •
July, 1975: The last 1975 model-­‐year convertible Stingray rolls off the assembly line. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY & CLUB BYLAWS: Club Bylaws are available at the meeting or soft copy may be requested from any Executive Committee member. REMINDERS Nominations for all elected offices is now open! Before nominating someone for a position, please speak with them to ensure they wish to run. Please remember that in order to vote in October or hold an office, you must be in Good Standing. Good Standing requirements are that you must attend at least 4 club meetings and activities (4C hosted show or activity) within the previous 12 months in addition to donating 3 door prizes for the Super Saturday shows (does not include VDC Door prizes). Rookies are prorated for these qualifications. Please contact Christine Van Leir with questions regarding your standing. VP Of Membership, Christine Van Leir 4
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS: Above & Beyond 20% off Labor on all makes a models owned by a CCCC member. Corvette Mobil 1 Oil Change w/filter $49.95 plus tax. Automotive: Free towing within 35 miles of the shop, Tires sold at cost. 771-­‐0215 Adam’s Polishes: 10% Discount on all products if you purchase locally or order online. You must enter discount code, which is CCCC if you order online. Crews Chevrolet: 15% OFF Labor and Parts for all Repairs (not just the Corvette, but any GM vehicle owned by a CCCC member) 277-­‐6187 Corvette Mobil 1 Oil Change: $59.95 NitroFill: $29.95 Free Roadside Assistance within 25-­‐mile radius if repairs/service are performed with Crews. Vehicle must be towed to Crews to qualify. Pleasant Details: 10% Discount on all services including: Detailing, Paint Protection, 568-­‐0247 3M Vinyl & Films, Window Tinting, Clear Plex, Shrink Wrapping, Vinyl Rally Stripes, Paint less Dent Removal, Headlight Restoration/Protection: Not on Window Films SPECIAL ON 18-­‐INCH PARTIAL 3M CLEAR BRA: Hood & fenders, bumper, headlights for $650.00 Rick Hendrick Chevrolet: 15% OFF Labor and Parts for all Repairs 640-­‐6490 Corvette Mobil 1 Oil Change: $59.95 NitroFill: $29.95 Free Road Side Assistance within 25-­‐mile radius if premium oil change services are performed with Hendrick. Vehicle must be towed to Hendrick to qualify. Mt Pleasant Chevrolet: 15% OFF labor and parts for all repairs (not just Corvette, but any GM vehicle owned by a member). 1 (888) 717-­‐2068 Corvette Mobile 1 Oil Change: $59.95 NitroFill: $29.95 Free Roadside Assistance with in 25-­‐mile radius if repairs/service are performed with Mt. Pleasant Chevrolet. Vehicle must be towed to Mt Pleasant Chevrolet to qualify. NOTE: In order to receive these mentioned discounts, you must have a current 2015 CCCC membership card. Remember, Corvette is truly “The American Sports car”, drive ‘em if you got ‘em – Christine Van Leir ****It is very important to notify Vice President of Membership when you change your mailing address or email address. Please take a moment now to notify me if you’ve had changes. Also, the Officers use email communications to provide club information so it’s very important that we have current information so everyone is notified of last minute events. ******* 5
8/1 -­‐ Ken Scott 8/3 -­‐ Maxine Martin 8/7 -­‐ David Harris 8/10 – Roxanne Johnston 8/14 – Kathy Meadows 8/16 – Lyne Dodson 8/25 – Liz Furmanek 8/31 – Kris Daugherty 8/1 -­‐ Harry Pointon 8/5 -­‐ Joe Michel 8/9 -­‐ Ron Lazor 8/12 – Barbara Russell 8/14 – Mary Driscoll 8/17 – Gail Smith 8/30 – Frank Armenio 8/31 – Debi Hutto 8/17 8/23 8/30 Don & Sue Ciucci Mac & Brenda McDonagh Adam & Michelle Self Our condolences to Donna Lazor on the passing of her father. CCCC “Shop Till You Drop” Corner: (See web site for item pictures) •
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CLUB JACKETS & SWEATSHIRTS: See web site for ordering specs and pricing •
Club Coin: $3.00/ea. •
Club T-­‐Shirts: $12.00: Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Specify Color: Black, Red, Sport Gray, or White •
Club Blanket/Throw $32.00 •
Club Name Tags are $6.50/ea. •
Club Car Flags are available at $11.00/ea. •
Flag Caddies are available at $29.95/set includes 2 -­‐ American Flags and Poles. •
Club Logo static clings (3½”) are available at $1.00 •
Club Logo static cling (rectangular) are available at $2.00 •
Club Polo Shirts are available at $23.65 -­‐ $25.26 (heavyweight) and $20.40 -­‐ $22.02 (lightweight). All shirts must be pre-­‐ordered with color and size specified. Pocket shirts are available at additional cost of $1.08/shirt. Note: I need to order 6 club shirts at a time in order to receive the above prices. Club Hats: $12.00 -­‐ Specify color: White, Red, Navy Blue, Black, Khaki o $16.00 -­‐ Two-­‐tone colors – Black/Red, Black/White, Forest Green/White, Maroon/White, Navy/Gold, Navy/White, Red/White, o Royal Blue/White, White/Black 6
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS – Kim Sheldon Our second show of the season was held for the first time at Mount Pleasant Chevrolet. The weather was a “little” hot, OK VERY HOT! That probably kept club car count down, but we had twenty club Corvette’s in attendance. Thanks to all you hardy souls who braved the heat. We had the same top “3” from Vette’s doin Charleston just in different finishing positions. Congratulations to John & Barbara Ditmore for taking first place with their 1962 Convertible, Dennis & Kathy Smail and their 65 Convertible in second, and Bill & Regina Johnson and their 63 Split Window rounding out the top three. As for the season standings, John & Barbara swapped positions with Bill & Regina to take the top spot after two shows, with Dennis & Kathy remaining in third. The biggest improvement in the season standings goes to two cars that jumped nine places since Vette’s doin Charleston! Mac and Brenda McDonagh with their 2014 Coupe moved from 18th to 9th place. While Bob & Mary Driscoll and their 2015 Coupe moved from 22nd to 13th place. Also for those new to the club, the third column on the season standing shows the change from the previous show’s standings. The symbol NC stands for no change, (+ and a number) stands for the number of places improved, while (– and a number) stands for the number of places lost. Results of the June 20, 2015 Mt. Pleasant Chevrolet Open Car and Truck Show 20 Club Cars Showing 1st John & Barbara Ditmore 62 Convertible 2nd Dennis & Kathy Smail 65 Convertible 3rd Bill & Regina Johnson 63 Coupe 4th Tim Hayden 71 Convertible 5th Marty Ott 01 Convertible 6th Joe Michel 77 Coupe 7th Brenda & Mac McDonagh 14 Coupe 8th Bob & Mary Driscoll 15 Coupe 9th Bill Morris 74 Convertible 10th Frank & Ann Armenio 12 Grand Sport Coupe 10th Don Ciucci 11 Z06 10th Jim & Jean Mackulin 13 Grand Sport Coupe Season “Top Twenty-­‐Five” Standings after Two Shows 39 Club Cars Showing 1st John & Barbara Ditmore 62 Convertible +1 2nd Bill & Regina Johnson 63 Coupe -­‐1 3rd Dennis & Kathy Smail 65 Convertible NC 4th Tim Hayden 71 Convertible +1 5th Marty Ott 01 Convertible NC 6th Joe Michel 77 Coupe +3 7th Kim Sheldon 13 Grand Sport Convertible -­‐3 8th Bill Morris 74 Convertible +1 9th Brenda & Mac McDonagh 14 Coupe +9 10th Kim Baker 10 Grand Sport Convertible -­‐5 11th Billy & Sherrie Harville 06 Convertible -­‐3 12th Jerry & Jackie Holst 13 ZR1 -­‐3 13th Bob & Mary Driscoll 15 Coupe +9 14th Don Ciucci 11 Z06 +6 15th Chris Dotson 15 Z06 -­‐3 15th Roger & Sylvia Leland 78 Coupe -­‐3 17th Mike Attisano 11 Convertible -­‐3 17th Clint & Barbara Russell 08 Convertible -­‐3 17th Kathy & Dennis Smail 12 Convertible -­‐3 17th Kevin & Andre Vest 13 “427” Convertible -­‐3 21st Del Davids 99 Convertible -­‐3 22nd Jim & Jean Mackulin 13 Grand Sport Coupe +3 23rd Derrol Turner 15 Coupe -­‐3 24th Jim Buckley 03 Convertible +1 24th Ed & Kathy Lipman 08 Z06 +1 VP Competition, Kim Sheldon Competition Statistician, Mac McDonagh 7
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6/5 – Myrtle Beach Corvette Club – All Corvette Show – 7 club cars – Mary Ott 3 in Class 6/6 – Pep Boys Speed Shop Car Show – 2 club cars st
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6/6 – 1 Annual Concurs D Canard Car Show – 1 club car – Jerry Holst 1 place rd
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6/24 – Antique Auto Club at Car Pro’s – 2 club cars – Del Davids 3 place, Eddie Hamner 2 place. We had members representing the club at each of the below events as well! rd
LMC Cruise In – Cars & Coffee – Sonic Cruise In – Summerville 3 Thursday Thank you to those who showed their cars and congratulations to the trophy winners! VP Of Membership, Christine Van Leir 8
CHARITY REPORT – Jackie Holst Low Country Food Bank was at our July meeting and accepted a $475.00 check. The money came from our show that was cancelled in May. Low Country Food Bank was the charity that we as members chose for that show. Crews Chevrolet was the sponsor and generously told us we could keep the money and give to the charity of our choice. I felt since we voted on the Low Country Food Bank that is where the money should go. They were thrilled to receive the money. VP Of Charities, Jackie Holst NCM AMBASSADOR REPORT – Kim Sheldon News: Kai Spande was recently announced as the new Plant Manager at the Bowling Green Corvette plant starting September 1. Motorsports Park: I encourage everyone to visit the Motorsports Park area on the NCM website. Please view the featured video. I think after viewing you will agree that it feels great as a club and club member to be a part of the vision and development of the MSP. Upcoming raffles: •
July 30: Arctic White Coupe. 1000 tickets to be sold. $200.00 each. •
August 13: Blade Silver Coupe. 1000 tickets to be sold. $150.00 each. •
Sept 5: 2015 Torch Red Coupe. Unlimited tickets to be sold. $10.00 each. Please go to the NCM website to learn more about these awesome Vettes and to purchase your tickets. You will never win if you don’t buy a ticket! If you do purchase a ticket please let me know and Good Luck! This is my final newsletter article as club Ambassador to the NCM. I just want to thank everyone for their support of the NCM. It has been my goal to increase NCM membership over the last 3 years and to provide information re: the NCM back to the club. I have been honored and privileged to represent the Coastal Carolina Corvette Club at the NCM. I will continue to provide my support to them and to the new Ambassador of our club. Thank you again. Please make sure you let me know if you join the NCM, renew your membership, purchase a brick or make any donation, attend an NCM function, or purchase raffle tickets. These all help our club acquire their annual points. If interested in keeping up with the progress of the Motorsports Park you can subscribe to the Motorsports Park monthly e-­‐newsletter called Track Time. To subscribe to this newsletter go to this site: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/ncmenews/index.shtml. Kim Sheldon, 2015 NCM Ambassador 9
JULY MEETING MINUTES – Liz Furmanek
The meeting was called to order at 3:00 pm by Ken Scott, President. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence held. New members Claudia and Craig Byford (1964 Red Stingray with black interior and white rag top) and Debi Hutto and Tom Lufkin (1978 Black 25th anniversary with silver interior) were introduced. Visitors Bobby and Anna Davis were also introduced. Monies donated by Crews Chevrolet were presented to a Lowcountry Food Bank representative. Standing Reports: Jim Buckley, Treasurer, was not present, thus there was no treasurer’s report. Christine Van Leir, VP of Membership, gave the membership report. She asked that club members keep John and Barbara Ditmore in their thoughts and prayers following his recent hospitalizations for hip surgery and other health concerns. Christine reminded members that club elections would be coming up and reviewed requirements for being in good standing. Kris Daughterty, VP of Social gave the social report. The next social activity will be a cruise-­‐in to the Fillin Station in Hollywood, SC on July 18th. Kim Sheldon, VP of Competition, and NCM Ambassador gave the competition report. She reported on upcoming shows and provided an update on monies donated by Mt. Pleasant Chevrolet for the Roper Nursing program. Kim also updated members on NCM activities and raffles and Corvette racing. There was no website report. New Business: Ken reported that interviews were conducted for next year’s NCM Ambassador prior to the meeting and he would be speaking with Executive Committee members regarding the recommendation. Harry Pointon presented information regarding a Ph.D dissertation survey being conducted by a neighbor’s daughter regarding Corvettes. Members agreed to participate, if interested. Christine will email the survey website information to members. Harry also informed members that he has a C6 radar mount for sale. Sam Cosimano informed members that he has C7 rear taillight black-­‐out kit for sale. The 50/50 drawing was won by Beth Cosimano. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05. Liz Furmanek 10
CCCC – 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS July Events •
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Saturdays, 8am – 11am: Charleston Cars and Coffee. 1712 Towne Centre Way, Mt Pleasant, SC. A bunch of car and motorcycle enthusiasts that meet up every Saturday around 8am at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in front of Atlanta Bread Company. rd
August 23 , Steel Pony Open Show on Wadmalaw Island at the Charleston Tea Plantation. Gates open at 11 am. Judging at 2pm. Awards at 3pm. Classes are: 1900-­‐42, 1943-­‐59, 1960-­‐71, and 1972 -­‐ 2015. Street rods, Trucks, VW’s, Motorcycles, and Open class. Contact Stono Body Works for more info at 843-­‐795-­‐8318. August Events •
Saturdays, 8am – 11am: Charleston Cars and Coffee. 1712 Towne Centre Way, Mt Pleasant, SC. A bunch of car and motorcycle enthusiasts that meet up every Saturday around 8am at the Mount Pleasant Towne Centre in front of Atlanta Bread Company. •
Sept 19 , Queen City Corvette Club All Chevy Show in Charlotte, NC. Please visit their website at www.queencitycorvette.com for more information. Limited space is available to make a donation and tour the Heritage Center and see Rick Hendrick’s personal collection. •
Sept 20 , Cape Fear Corvette Club All Corvette Show in Wilmington, NC. For more info visit www.capefearcorvettes.com. th
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2 Monthly membership meeting at 2:30 p.m. to socialize and the club meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. at Holiday Inn located at 5264 International Blvd. North Charleston. Members and interested Corvette owners are invited to attend. September th
13 Monthly membership meeting at 2:30 p.m. to socialize and the club meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. at at Holiday Inn located at 250 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. Members and interested Corvette owners are invited to attend. 11
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