May_2016_Newsletter - Coastal Carolina Corvette Club

 http://www.4cccc.org/ Coastal Carolina Corvette Chronicle May 2016
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fficers: President Ken Scott President’s Message As our April showers depart to bring the beautiful May flowers, let's welcome the month of May with great joy as spring begins to depart into summer next month. I would like to thank our VDC Chairperson, Liz Furmanek, for her hard and successful work Activities for our enjoyable 9th Annual Vettes Doin' Charleston show. The weather was beautiful and cooperative during this event. Also, a big thank you to all club members for helping out during the VDC Meet and Greet and handling their duties at the VDC show Kris Daugherty and for making it a huge success. Last, our very own Run Flat Girls did a marvelous, entertaining, and Emmy award winning show. Thank you ladies for your talent and great performance. VP – Membership Our CCCC Executive Committee had a brief meeting, before our May business meeting, to vote on the vacant position on the Ann Armenio Board of Directors. John Ditmore was elected. The Vice President of Competition position was filled last month after Barbara Ditmore submitted her name and the Executive Committee voted her to assume the positon. The CCCC thanks and welcomes Secretary the Ditmores for stepping up to important positions in our club. Our CCCC NCM Ambassador position is coming up for renewal Liz Furmanek on July 1, 2016. The duties of the NCM Ambassador are outlined in our Club by-­‐laws at Article V, Section X: National Corvette Museum (NCM) Ambassador on the club website membership area. Any CCCC member that has an interest in this integral Treasurer appointed position to represent our club, should email me at [email protected] or call/message me at (843) 743-­‐
3080 by June 2, 2016. The NCM Ambassador recipient will be announced at our upcoming June 2016 business meeting so he/she Jim Buckley can assume his/her duties starting July 1. V.P. Charities and Lastly, let's have a good time with our fellow members from other car clubs in local events or events out of state. Thank you to Public Relations the members who had the opportunity to participate in these events and continue to have an enjoyable time on your travels as well. Also, the month of May is a special month for all the mothers, and I wish them a very HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY. Let's enjoy Debbie Hayden driving the roadways with your Corvettes and keep safe as the tourist traffic begins to increase in our area and SAVE THE WAVE!! V.P. of Competition VP – Social Barbara Ditmore Ken Scott, President Board of Directors Del Davids John Ditmore Jim Furmanek APPOINTED POSITIONS – 2016 Newsletter Editor: Mike Attisano Webmaster: Rick Wood NCM Ambassador: Paula Jones th
CLUB MEETING – Sunday, June 5 at Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3075 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC. Socialization to begin at 2:00 pm with the regular meeting starting promptly at 2:30 pm. A club cook-­‐out will follow. What’s Inside: President’s Message ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE – Kris Daugherty ......................................................................................................................................... 3
V.P. OF MEMBERSHIP CORNER – Ann Armenio .......................................................................................................................................... 4
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
COMPETETION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
CHARITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT – Debbie Hayden ......................................................................................................................... 8
NCM AMBASSADOR REPORT – Paula Jones ................................................................................................................................................ 8
2016 NCM BASH UPDATE -­‐ Kim Sheldon .................................................................................................................................................... 9
MAY MEETING MINUTES – Liz Furmanek ................................................................................................................................................. 10
CCCC – 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS ......................................................................................................................................................... 11
CCCC – 2016 CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................................... 11
BUSINESSES OF CLUB MEMBERS .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE – Kris Daugherty May 14, 2016 is the Veteran’s Victory House car show with dinner to follow at Carolinas Ale House at 191 Sigma Drive Summerville 29483; the interchange of 26 and 17. I have set up the time for 5:00pm. After the June 2016 business meeting, we will be having a cookout at the church. This is a list of items: •
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Kris – Baked beans Andrea and Kevin – Deviled eggs Debbie Hayden – 2 packs of Hotdogs John and Barbara Ditmore – Potato Salad Kathy and Dennis Smails – Chips and salsa Texas Sheet Cake Bill and Regina Johnson – Veggie Tray Ann and Frank Armenio – Brownies and hamburger and hotdog buns Liz and Jim Furmanek – Pasta salad and dessert Del Davis – Chips and dip Bill Morris – Chips and Dip Don Ciucci – Pasta Salad Kitsie and Roger King – Date nut square Jim and Jean Mackulin – Dessert If you have signed up to bring something, or are going to sign up to bring something, please let me know if you are unable to attend. We look forward to having that item and may be able to bring it ourselves if you are unable. Please let me know if you would like to bring something anything would be appreciated. The June 14, 2016 social event is at Reds Ice House in Seabrook. Kevin and I, and some friends, are going to Gatlinburg in September 15-­‐18, 2016 for the Corvette Expo. If you are interested, please let me know. I found a great place. If anyone has any questions please call or text me at 740-­‐973-­‐2146, you may also email me at [email protected]. Kris Daugherty, VP Social/Activities 3
V.P. OF MEMBERSHIP CORNER – Ann Armenio 1953-1962
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MEMBERSHIP: Membership as of 4/30/2016 – 101 members New Members year-­‐to-­‐date – 10 members (includes members who joined 10/1 – 4/30) Total club cars -­‐ 91 COME MEET OUR GERMAN CCCC MEMBER Gunter Blaeser, a CCCC club member who lives in Germany, will be visiting the Low Country this month. Wolfe Mohr, a local member, and Gunter will be at Famulari's Pizzeria, Cane Bay, on Thursday, May 19th, from 4:00-­‐6:00pm. Any CCCC members who are available at that time are invited to come out and help welcome Gunter to the Low Country! MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES & CLUB BYLAWS: Club Bylaws are available on the website and a hard copy is always available at the monthly business meetings. A hard copy of the Membership Directory is always available at the monthly business meetings. CLUB STORE MERCHANDISE: All orders for club store merchandise should be placed with Jim Mackulin at [email protected]. MONTHLY CORVETTE TRIVIA QUESTION: May question: In what model year was the Corvette rear completely restyled with a four taillight look, which is now a Corvette tradition? May winner: John Ditmore If you would like to challenge your fellow club members with a corvette trivia question, please email your question (and answer) to [email protected]. The first member to answer correctly wins $5 worth of 50-­‐50 raffle tickets! If no one answers correctly, after three (3) different club members have attempted one answer each, the club member who submitted the trivia question wins the 50/50 raffle tickets! REMINDERS: •
Our June meeting social will begin at 2:00 pm, followed by our regular business meeting at 2:30 pm. We will be having a club picnic, immediately following the meeting. Kris Daugherty will be sending out more information and there will be another reminder with June’s meeting email. The CCCC meeting and picnic will both be held at Holy Spirit Church, 3075 Bees Ferry Rd. •
If you attend an event that is not sponsored by CCCC and qualifies for activities points, you must send an email to the VP of Membership … [email protected]. •
Please remember your three (3) general car show prizes, required to maintain a member in good standing status. VP Of Membership, Ann Armenio 4
DISCOUNT PROGRAMS: NOTE: In order to receive discounts, you must have a current 2016 membership card. 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. Remember, Corvette is truly “The American Sports car”, drive ‘em if you got ‘em – Ann Armenio ****It is very important to notify the 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
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS Our Ninth annual Vette’s Doin Charleston show was held at the Citadel Mall for the fourth year in a row. You couldn’t ask for a better day, weather wise. Well, it could have been a little less windy, but that’s nit-­‐picking. The club car count was down eight from last year, with twenty-­‐eight club Vettes in attendance, making for our lowest club car total for Vettes Doin’ Charleston! Congratulations goes out to Charles Long for taking first place with his 1964 Convertible, Tim Hayden and his 71 Convertible in second, and Bill Morris with his 1974 Convertible rounding out the top three. Results of the April 16, 2015 Vettes Doin’ Charleston Show 28 Club Cars Showing 1st Charles Long 64 Convertible 2nd Tim Hayden 71 Convertible 3rd Bill Morris 74 Convertible 4th Kim Sheldon 13 Grand Sport Convertible 5th Jim & Liz Furmanek 11 Carbon Edition Z06 6th Del Davids 99 Convertible 6th Annette Samaniego 12 Grand Sport Coupe 8th Allen Withington 99 Pace Car 9th Kim & Bob Baker 12 Grand Sport Convertible 10th Kevin Daugherty 05 Convertible 10th Kevin & Andrea Vest 13 427 Convertible 12th Tom Lufkin 78 Pace Car 12th Brenda & Mac McDonagh 14 Coupe 12th Joe Samaniego 01 Z06 Competition Statistician, Mac McDonagh 6
6/7 6/9 6/15 6/19 6/22 Michelle Self Ed Lipman Bob Baker Rick Wood Barbara Stothard 6/8 6/12 6/18 6/20 6/29 Jim Mackulin Kim Baker Sue Ciucci Henry Younger Rick Gutowski 6/14 6/16 Tim & Debbie Hayden Bill & Ardith Morris If you know of a fellow club member who is ill or in the hospital, has a death in the family, or new addition to the family please let me know by emailing or calling so we are able to communicate this to our fellow club members. CCCC “Shop Till You Drop” Corner: •
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Club Polo Shirts NOTE: All embroidered items need to be ordered in multiples of 6 to receive better pricing. Pocket polo shirts are available at additional cost. •
Club name tags (replacement): $6.50/ea. •
Club logo static clings (3 ½ “): $1.00/ea. •
Flag caddies: $29.95/set – includes two (2) American flags and poles •
Club logo coffee mug: $8.00/ea. All orders for club store merchandise should be placed with Jim Mackulin at [email protected] 7
COMPETETION SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Car show season is running at full steam ahead now!! I hope that we can support some of these shows, as these clubs make an effort to come to ours!! So let’s fill up our cars and get rolling!! Save the wave!! th
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Veteran’s Victory House – May 14 . Kim will lead the caravan from the Bi-­‐Lo in Summerville at 17A and Old Orangeburg Road. Meet at 7:45am and pull out promptly at 8:00am. ***We have an ongoing challenge with the Porsche Club for most cars. So far we have won the last two years…lets make it three!!! The Veterans love to see our cars, so let’s make it a special day for them!! st
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Capitol City Car Show in Columbia – May 21 . Kim will lead cars from the Cracker Barrel in Summerville. Meet at 7:45am and promptly pull out at 8:00am. It’s a fun ride and a great way to pay it forward to the Columbia Corvette Club that always supports our VDC Show!! st
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Ashley River Baptist Church Show – May 21 . Show time is 10am to 2pm. Many of you know Dan and Linda Perrin are putting on this show and who make a point to come to our shows all season!! They also have unique gas pump trophies for all the winners!! th
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LMC’s Miracle Network Show at Sam’s Club – May 28 . This show supports MUSC Children’s Charity, a super cause!! Show time is 9am to 2pm. th
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Daniel Island Duck Race and Car Show – June 4 . We already have 10 cars signed up, but have room for a few more!! If you would like to participate, please contact Kim Sheldon to have your name added to the list. They will have cash prizes for 1st. 2nd, and 3rd places!! And don’t forget to purchase a duck for some terrific prize giveaways!! We will meet at the Public parking lot on Daniel Island at 8:45am and drive over to the show field together. th
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Myrtle Beach Corvette Show – June 4 . Registration is at 9am. We usually have a group leaving from the Oakland Shopping Center in Mt. Pleasant to caravan up to the show!! If you have any questions about any of the shows, please visit the individual club websites, or drop me an email!! VP of Competition, Barbara Ditmore CHARITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT – Debbie Hayden First off, I want to give a HUGE thank you to all those who made the VDC weekend such a success!!! Also, I hope everyone saw the article Jim Parker did on the show in the paper. A great write up. As far as how much was made for the NCM, we are still working on the numbers and should have a figure at the June meeting. Reminder, the business meeting in June, will start at 2:30 and will end with a cook out at the church. Hope everyone can come. Check with Kris as to what may be needed in the way of foods. Thanks again for everyone's help. VP Of Charities, Debbie Hayden NCM AMBASSADOR REPORT – Paula Jones Several of our club members attended the recent NCM Bash. The new Grand Sport colors were introduced at this event. Pictures of the new model th
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can be found on the museum website. May raffles: May 12 2016 Shark Gray Coupe-­‐tickets are $100 limit 1500. May 26 Artic White Z06 convertible $300 limit 1000.If you are a museum member and attended the bash please let me know. Please support our museum: http://www.corvettemuseum.org Paula Jones, 2016 NCM Ambassador 8
2016 NCM BASH UPDATE -­‐ Kim Sheldon Once again, the Bash was a great success with attendees enjoying multiple presentations from GM representatives and others. Jackie Holst and I, attended the Ladies Garage session, had a great time, and received very nice gifts for attending. Oh yea, and we also learned something (go figure!). The new 2017 Grand Sport was the Bash focal point with the Collector’s Edition, Watkins Glen Gray with Tension Blue seats and trim and two really nice paint schemes: Admiral Blue with the traditional GS White stripe and a reverse color scheme of Arctic White with a Blue stripe. Henry Younger, CCCC member from Alabama and NCM Board Member, was seen sitting in this car. Bet that car is in his future! Also introduced, were 4 new colors for 2017: Admiral Blue, Watkins Glen Grey, Black Rose Metallic and Sterling Blue Metallic. All very nice colors and very nice additions to the paint choices we’ll have to buy. Ed Lipman was seen several times browsing around the new cars on display. (Kathy, thinking a new Z06 in one of the new colors may be in your future!) HPDE (High Performance Driving Event) took place at the Motorsports Park, which was a great success as well. Charles Younger, CCCC member from Alabama, participated in the event and achieved Instructor status! Congratulations to Charles! The MSP looks very different in the last year with the addition of the Holley Control Tower and the garages. Located in the center of the garages is the Kimberley Fast Pavilion which is where the really great picnic tables CCCC donated last year from VDC proceeds are located. I took a ride for 5 laps at the MSP on the track with Jim Painter (long time friend and Instructor at HPDE). What a great ride!!!! When you have 30-­‐60 minutes I can tell you all…. about it! Kim and Bob Baker attended and took part in the touring laps at the MSP and it certainly appeared as if they were enjoying them every time they passed the observation tower on the long front straight away of the track. CCCC was recognized Friday evening at the Winners Circle dinner for their contributions to NCM and especially the picnic tables at the MSP. Plans are beginning for the 2019 Caravan (yes, 2019 will be here before we know it!) I will let you all know more at the June meeting. All in all, we had a great trip and visited with several folks from the Charlotte area, Myrtle Beach, Raleigh, Florida, Georgia and more. In attendance from our club, locally, were Bob and Kim Baker, Jackie and Jerry Holst, Ed and Kathy Lipman, and myself. Our club members from Alabama in attendance were Henry and Charles Younger. Kim Sheldon 9
MAY 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. Jim Buckley, Treasurer, gave the Treasurer’s report. Ann Armenio, VP of Membership, gave the membership report. She reported that Guenter Blaeser, a club member who resides in Germany, will be th
visiting. Any members interested in seeing Guenther can meet on May 19 from 4-­‐6 pm at the Famulari’s Pizzeria in Cane Bay. John Ditmore was the winner of the membership trivia question. Ken introduced Barb Ditmore as the new VP of Competition. Barb reported that 111 cars attended VDC with an additional 28 club cars. Forty seven cars were judged by teams and judges indicated that the cars were immaculate. Liz Furmanek, Secretary, reported that the NCM had a stellar year selling merchandise at the VDC show improving sales from the last two years. Barb handed out club car VDC awards and reported on upcoming car shows. th
Kris Daugherty, VP of Social, reported that the next social event will be at Carolina Ale on May 14 following the car show at Veteran’s Victory House. Del Davids, Board Member, encouraged members to attend this show as there is an ongoing challenge between the Porsche club and CCCC as to which club brings the most cars. Prior to the car show, there will be a breakfast at Sunflower Café for those interested in attending. Kris also reported that there will be a cook-­‐out at the Holy Spirit Evangelical Lutheran Church following our June business meeting. The June meeting will th
begin at 2:30pm. Members were encouraged to sign-­‐up to bring food items. On June 14 , the next social event will be at Red’s Icehouse in Seabrook. Debbie Hayden, VP of Charity and Public Relations, indicated that she thought the VDC show was a big success and thanked members for stepping up. Ken thanked Liz and Jim Furmanek for their help. There was no webmaster report or NCM Ambassador’s report. New Business: Ken announced that John Ditmore had been elected to the vacant Board of Director position. It was discussed that the club trailer had been vandalized (sound system and generator taken). There was discussion about changing storage location, but determined that vandalism could occur anywhere. Del reported that he purchased locks that are very difficult to cut. The club decided to hold off on purchasing replacement sound equipment until after the police have done their investigation, as well as the next car show is not until September. A club member has offered to lend his generator in the mean time. Ken reported that, in the past, the club has withheld some monies from the VDC net proceeds for club expenses. Members expressed concern that replacing the stolen items might exceed that amount. Jim Buckley reported that there were still monies coming in and going out, but he did not feel that the club would be in financial trouble if monies were withheld. A decision is pending dependent upon further information about the vandalism. The winner of the 50/50 was Kathy Smail. Del auctioned off Corvette items from Beth Cosimano. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm. Liz Furmanek 10
CCCC – 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS May Car Shows •
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May 14, 2016: Veterans Victory House Show. From 9-­‐2pm at the Veterans Victory House. More details to come. May 21, 2016: Capital City Corvette Club open show. Sponsored by the Columbia Corvette Club. Flyers with more info will be at our April meeting. May 28, 2016: Low Country Muscle Car Club Open Show. Charity is Miracle Network. See Low Country Muscle Car Club website for more info. June Car Shows •
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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. Saturday, June 18, 9 – 11 am: Sea Islands Cars and Coffee. Freshfields Village, Village Green Lane, Johns Island, SC. Calling all car enthusiasts!! Arrive in your favorite ride and join us for Cars and Coffee at the Freshfields Village at the crossroads of Kiawah, Seabrook and Johns Islands. The event will feature antiques, classics, exotics, concepts and any other cool cars. This is free event with coffee and other refreshments for purchase supplied by Java Java. This will be a fun monthly event celebrating special cars hosted by Freshfields Village. Visit www.freshfieldsvillage.com for future schedules and additional information. th
Daniel Island Duck Race and Car Show – June 4 . We already have 10 cars signed up, but have room for a few more!! If you would like to participate, please contact Kim Sheldon to have your name added to the list. They will have cash prizes for 1st. 2nd, and 3rd places!! And don’t forget to purchase a duck for some terrific prize giveaways!! We will meet at the Public parking lot on Daniel Island at 8:45am and drive over to the show field together. •
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10 Monthly membership at 2:30 to socialize and the club meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. Members and interested Corvette owners are invited to attend. BUSINESSES OF CLUB MEMBERS 12