May 2008 - Corvette Marque Club of Seattle

Cover - Robert & Lois Renner’s 2008 Convertible
On Your Marque
May 2008
Robert & Lois Renner’s 2008 Convertible
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
1963
SEATTLE
2008
Our 45th Year
www.CorvetteMarqueClub.com
Board-2008/2009/Chairpersons/Contacts
President
Activities
2-Year Board
Kevin Jewell
Cheryal Heppner
(425) 885-0103
(425) 232-8813
[email protected]
[email protected]
Vice-President
1-Year Board
Dave Ormerod
Chris vonRavensberg
(425) 821-9780
(206) 417-5825
[email protected]
[email protected]
Secretary
Past President
Jean Dager
Gary Main
(425) 391-3557
(425) 881-6198
[email protected]
[email protected]
Treasurer
Dennis Montgomery
(425) 806-4613
[email protected]
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Club of Seattle. Permission to reprint
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COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Activities
Membership
Charity
Adopt-a-Hwy
Historian
Parades
Web Master
Newsletter
SIS 2008
Cheryal Heppner
Kayla Main
Marty Cameron
Chris vonRavensberg
Ben Benninghoff
Jim McDonnell
Bob Bunn
Oran Petersen
Michael/Jane Armstrong
(425) 232-8813
(425) 881-6198
(425) 885-6102
(206) 417-5825
(425) 275-1607
(425) 885-2445
(425) 818-0203
(425) 277-6141
(206) 439-9823
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REPRESENTATIVES
NCRS
NWACC
NCM
Vacant
Tim Cox
Wes Holmes
(425) 488-9613
(425) 255-5837
[email protected]
[email protected]
CMCS Web site: http://www.CorvetteMarqueClub.com
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Table of Contents
Cover - Robert & Lois Renner’s 2008 Convertible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Board-2008/2009/Chairpersons/Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cover - Robert & Lois Renner’s 2008 Convertible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Corvettes at Lake Tahoe 6th Annual Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adopt-a-Highway - Cleanup May 3rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
On Your Marque...Get Set... Go! - President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
May CMCS General Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
May CMCS Board Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Upcoming Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Vette Rides for Veterans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
June CMCS General Meeting - Advance Notice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Parades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
The Membership Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Big Sky Corvette Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Lee Johnson 75th Anniversary All Corvette Show ‘n Shine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mill Creek All Corvette Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
CMCS General Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Mt Hood Corvettes Show, BBQ, Poker Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lee Johnson Chevrolet - Sponsor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Speedway Chevrolet - Proud Sponsor of CMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
All Corvette Show & Burger Bash. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Racing Components for Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
School Daze 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Rick Stark Enterprises (Sponsor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
New York Life - David Ormerod (advertising) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Kelowna Cruz Into Summer 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Classical Glass Corvette Club 5-Star Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Tacoma Corvette Club's Shadow of the Mountain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Corvette Marque Club Seattle in September V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SIS 2008 Registration Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
SIS 2008 Planning Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
“Tour” Radios Available Through CMCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CMCS Annual 50’s Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Thunder in the Mountains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Ladybug Gift Store (advertising) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
“A” Team Home Inspection (advertising). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Coldwell Banker - Teri Lane - Realtor (advertising) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Majestic Glass All Corvette Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
50/50 Charity Fund Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
National Corvette Museum News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
May Birthdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Descutes River Run by High Desert Corvette Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CMCS July 4th Members Appreciation Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Laps From the Past or “Marque in Time”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
May/June Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Club Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Classified Advertising Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Subscription Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Cover - Robert & Lois Renner’s 2008 Convertible
We are from the Dayton, Ohio
area. Bob has been a CPA since
1963 and was a corporate finance/
administration officer for several
companies. We moved a dozen
times and have owned 9 homes, the
latest on the Sammamish Plateau.
Our new 2008 convertible is the
third one for Bob. He bought a
wrecked one year old 1958
convertible for $800 and rebuilt it
in time to sell it and his 57
Chevrolet convert with “modified”
drive train before we were married.
After three children in private
schools K-college we had a 1998
coupe. Bob is only “allowed” one
toy at a time so when we went to
Taiwan to design and have our 53’
motor yacht (“The Big Toy”) built the Corvette had to go. We sold the boat in
2005, our Los Altos, California house in March, 2006 and moved to this area
May, 2006 near our daughter’s family. It is too cold near Philadelphia where
our son lives, and we wanted to get out of California while the housing prices
were at the high point.
We are retired and Bob is involved in a winery—Washington Wine Company,
LLC—first as a volunteer and now as a part owner. We enjoy the Puget Sound
area but usually head to a warmer climate in February for 4-6 weeks. We are
also members of the Navy League and support our maritime troops.
Since early 2006 Bob had his eye on Corvettes again. After our move, a
kitchen remodel and a zillion other things we met Chris Pillings (Lee Johnson
Chevrolet) October 17, 2007. Although we negotiated an order, it took until
March 7, 2008 (allocation issues) to get the “Next Toy and 3rd Corvette”. Our
new toy has the 4LT interior, auto/paddle shift, Z51, dual exhaust mode, etc. It
is a kick to drive. We joined the CMCS in February and are looking forward
to a number of events.
Washington Wine Company, LLC
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Corvettes at Lake Tahoe 6th Annual Show
by Gene Kinnunen
http://www.laketahoecorvetteclub.com/TahoeCarShow.html
Craig Turi and I are going to attend the Corvettes at Lake Tahoe event June 19
through 22. If you are interested in joining us for this event please contact me
for specifics.
We plan to leave Wednesday morning, June 18th and stay overnight
somewhere around Medford, Oregon, arriving in Lake Tahoe on Thursday
afternoon.
I have contacted a couple of Comfort Inn motels in Medford and have gotten a
quote of $120 regular or $109 for AAA members including all taxes and fees.
(360) 653-5025 [email protected]
For a registration form go to the CMCS Web site Events>Non-CMCS Flyers.
Adopt-a-Highway - Cleanup May 3rd
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
Saturday
CLUB
SEATTLE
May 3, 2008
9 am
CMCS Crew
This is another way that CMCS
gives to our community.
Anything you find you keep.
We gather at the Metro bus barn employee parking lot. Take
the bus barn exit (North 175th St.) on I-5. Bring rain gear and
gloves. Coffee & donuts furnished by vonRavensbergs.
(206) 417-5825
Chris & Leslie vonRavensberg [email protected]
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On Your Marque...Get Set... Go! - President’s Message
On Your Marque ...
Get Set ...
Go!
By Kevin Jewell - CMCS President
2001 Z06
Could you believe the weather we had for our last club meeting? Sunny
and at least mid 70s. I’m sure the weather contributed to our excellent
turnout. The weather also made our first parade of the year a great
outing. Other than our banquet, this was the first evening dinner
meeting we have had for a while. Judging by the support at this
meeting, we will try to do a few more evening meetings this year.
After many years of service to the club, Jay Cockrum has asked to be
relieved of duties as the club NCRS chair, as they are soon moving to
Arizona. NCRS stands for National Corvette Restorers Society.
Corvettes 1993 (15 years old) or older are eligible. If you are involved
with restoration of our hobby, and would be willing to keep the club
informed about NCRS activities, I would appreciate your support.
Please contact me.
We are approaching the first anniversary of club sponsorship by Lee
Johnson family of dealers. This includes Lee Johnson Chevrolet,
Mazda, Kia and also Speedway Chevrolet in Monroe. It is important
that the staff of these dealerships recognize the value of their
sponsorship. I ask that you remember to mention your membership in
CMCS when you visit their sales or service departments and thank
them for their sponsorship. Just the simple statement that you are a
member of the Corvette Marque Club of Seattle will reinforce the
buying power of our membership. We must remember that the
sponsorship is a business decision on their part and they must see a
return on that investment to continue sponsorship. So toot our club horn
whenever you do business with any of our sponsors.
Cheryal, our activity chair, with the help of a couple of assistants, has
already scheduled club meetings thru August. In addition there are at
least three club member sponsored show & shines already scheduled.
Also check out the NWACC (www.nwacconline.com) web site for
other Northwest Corvette club activities. In short, there are a multitude
of activities for you to consider this Spring and Summer. Lastly,
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remember to put Seattle in September on your schedule and even get
your registration mailed. We have brought back the popular boat/dinner
cruise as part of the event. Due to a change requested by Argosy, we
now have a dinner catered by the Metropolitan Grill and the normal
cost of an Argosy dinner cruise is equal to the entry fee for the entire
event. So you basically get the rest of the event for free. Such a deal.
See you on the road.
May CMCS General Meeting
Saturday May 10, 10:30 am
W
ashington
W C
ine
CORVETTE
ompany, LLC
Woodinville, WA
Hosted by CMCS members
Robert & Lois Renner
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
After the meeting, enjoy a free lunch for CMCS members.
The menu includes German Bratwurst, potato salad from Hans
Deli in Burien, stuff to go on the Bratwurst, and a variety of
cheese & crackers.
Wine sampling.
BYOC (Bring your own chairs.)
Directions
I-405 Exit 23 to Route 522 East toward US2/Woodinville.
Take 2nd exit to NE 195th St. towards Duvall.
Turn right on 195th St.
Cross the RR tracks and go half way up the hill.
Left onto 144 Ave NE (traffic light).
Go 0.2 miles to 19501 144th Ave NE
Left into the building complex to Bldg. D, Suite D-600
May CMCS Board Meeting
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
Friday May 16, 6:30 pm
Lee Johnson Chevrolet
Upstairs Conference Room
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Upcoming Activities
Note: CMCS Event Dates are in Red
May 2008
5/3
Adopt-a-Highway - Cleanup May 3rd
(See page 5 in this newsletter)
5/5
SIS 2008 Planning Meeting (See page 34 in this newsletter)
5/10
May CMCS General Meeting (See page 7 in this newsletter)
5/16
5/17
May CMCS Board Meeting (See page 7 in this newsletter)
Majestic Glass All Corvette Show. (See page 37 in this newsletter)
5/17-18 35th Annual Seattle Auto Swap Meet at Monroe Fairgrounds.
5/17-19 Kelowna Cruz Into Summer 2008 (See page 28 in this newsletter)
5/18
MGCC's “Open Class Car Show” at Anacortes Waterfront Festival
All Makes & Models welcome, dash plaques to first 125 cars, $15/car,
register 8-10AM, show 10AM, trophies 3PM, 50/50 raffle, music, door
prizes. Info: Dave @ (360) 299-9303 (daytime)
www.majesticglass.org
5/21
Ronald McDonald House Event. Wednesday 5 pm. We serve desert
to residents. Marty Cameron is purchasing brownie mixes, and needs
bakers. Let Marty know if you can bake in advance, or serve at RMH.
4 to 5 volunteers needed. Please RSVP to Marty for details.
(425) 885-6102 [email protected].
5/23-25 Big Sky Corvette Event (See page 14 in this newsletter)
CMCS group tour info: Tim & Mona Cox, [email protected].
5/24-25 “Return to the Gorge”. 10th Annual Car Tour and Rally, “Return to
the Gorge”. Open to ALL vehicles. From Jaguar of Tacoma to
Columbia Gorge to Hood River, OR on Sat. Banquet Sat night. Back
via different route on Sunday. Stay at Hood River Inn, (800) 828-7873
(mention “Return to the Gorge” for group rate) Info: www.abfm.com or
Arnie Taub @ (425) 644-7874 (CMCS note: Not a competitive rally,
no traps, it's in the European style where you're given maps &
instructions to make your drive a pleasant one. CMCS members have
done this one several times. It's always a fun run.)
5/26
Corvette Wine Run by Yakima Valley Corvette Club. Tour 5 to 10
of the 100+ wineries within a 60 mi radius of Yakima. 10 am start/late
afternoon finish. Info: MaryLou Sullivan, (509) 833-0522.
6/1
Lee Johnson 75th Anniversary All Corvette Show ‘n Shine
(See page 15 in this newsletter)
35th Annual Vette-a-Bration at Sarge Hubbard Park in Yakima, WA.
Fri. registration, hospitality suite, cruise to Miners. Sat. Show&Shine,
June 2008
6/6-8
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lunch, trophies, wine run, pizza party. Sun, road rally & lunch. HQ
hotel is Clarion Inn. Info: Yakima Valley Vettes
www.yakimavalleyvettes.com or VP Jonathan P. Johns
(509) 966-4877. For a schedule and registration go to
www.corvettemarqueclub.com Events>Non-CMCS Flyers.
CMCS Info: [email protected]
6/14
June CMCS General Meeting - Advance Notice
(See page 12 in this newsletter)
6/14
6/14
CMCS Annual 50’s Tour (See page 34 in this newsletter)
Vette Rides for Veterans (See page 11 in this newsletter).
6/14
2nd annual Auto Angels Car Show at 1st Presbyterian Church of
Bellevue. Registration info available Apr. 1st. Contact Barbara Waltz,
(425) 827-2488
6/15
NCRS Fathers' Day Picnic @ Lake Sammamish State Park,
Issaquah, WA. 10 am-3 pm. Pack yer own vittles. Iron cars park in the
bushes.
6/15
CMCS Board Meeting at the NCRS Picnic.
6/19-22 Corvettes at Lake Tahoe 6th Annual Show
(See page 5 in this newsletter) www.laketahoecorvetteclub.com
6/21-22 Corvettes in the Canyon in Twin Falls, ID by Snake River Corvette
Club. Fri. registration & street dance, Sat. road rally, time trials, picnic
& cruise. Sun. cowboy breakfast, show & shine, raffle, door prizes.
Info: www.snakerivercorvettes.com or (208) 733-9655 or (208) 420-7817 or
SRCC Prez Chuck Breault (208) 735-1248 [email protected]
6/21
Mt Hood Corvettes Show, BBQ, Poker Run
(See page 20 in this newsletter)
6/28
16th Annual Greenwood Car Show. 500 entries expected. $25 entry
fee. Register on-line at www.greenwoodcarshow.com Info:
Greenwood-Phinney Chamber of Commerce, (206) 789-2248.
7/2
School Daze 2008 Ground School.
(See page 26 in this newsletter)
Go to the CMCS Web site Events>CMCS Flyers for a flyer.
Bothell 4th of July Parade. 9 am to noon. Contact Jim McDonnell
July 2008
7/4
7/4
CMCS July 4th Members Appreciation Picnic and General
Meeting and General Meeting (See page 40 in this newsletter)
7/10
School Daze 2008 (See page 26 in this newsletter)
Go to the CMCS Web site Events>CMCS Flyers for a flyer.
7/11-13 Classical Glass Corvette Club 5-Star Classic
(See page 29 in this newsletter)
7/11-13 Tacoma Corvette Club's Shadow of the Mountain
(See page 30 in this newsletter) www.tacomacorvette.com.
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7/12
Mill Creek All Corvette Show. (See page 16 in this newsletter)
7/12
Redmond Parade. Contact Jim McDonnell
7/17-20 VetteFest. Boise, ID Info: www.valleycorvettes.org
7/19
Deschutes River Run by High Desert Corvette Club
(See page 39 in this newsletter) www.highdesertcorvettes.com
(CMCS group tour info: [email protected])
7/20
Anacortes Open Class Car Show by Majestic Glass Corvette Club
All cars & trucks welcome, dash plaques, $15/entry, register 8-10 am,
show 10 am, trophies 3 pm, 50/50 raffle, music, door prizes. Info:
Dave (360) 299-9303 (daytime) www.majesticglass.org
7/26
Cruise for Kids to benefit Seattle’s Ronald McDonald House. Hosted
by Anchorage Corvette Assoc.
(CMCS tour info: [email protected])
7/26
Torchlight Parade for Selected Corvettes. Contact Jim McDonnell
7/31-8/3Vettes on the Rockies in Breckenridge, CO
Info: www.lgcacorvette.org
August 2008
8/1-4
Rose City Classic. Show & Shine, Banquet, Autocross, tour, Track
day. More to follow.
8/1-4
Thunder in the Mountains (See page 35 in this newsletter)
8/8-10 Corvettes in the Park at Cottage Grove, OR. Info: Cascade Corvette
Club, PO Box 363, Eugene, OR 97440
8/16
Corvette Show - Challenger Ridge Vineyard & Cellar. Concrete WA.
Rachel Weed. (425) 422-6988 [email protected]
8/24
All Corvette Show & Burger Bash at XXX Root Beer Drive-In
(See page 16 in this newsletter)
9/6
Vette Rides for Veterans hosted by Glass Odyssey Corvette Club.
September 2008
9/11-13 NCRS NW Regional Meet in Bend, OR at the Inn of the Seventh
Mountain.
9/12-14 Corvette Marque Club Seattle in September V
(See page 31 in this newsletter)
Info: [email protected]
9/19-21 Mid America Motorworks Corvette Funfest
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-1-334.html
October 2008
10/4
Issaquah Salmon Days Parade. 9 am to noon. Contact Jim McDonnell
11/8
CMCS General Meeting & Annual Turkey Banquet and Charity
Auction. Kirkland 7th Day Adventist meeting hall.
Info: [email protected]
November 2008
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December 2008
12/21
CMCS General Meeting & Annual Christmas Party. Muckleshoot
Casino in Auburn. 1:30 pm adult beverages, 2:30 pm buffet
lunch. Info: [email protected]
Vette Rides for Veterans
by Gary Main
On Saturday, June 14th, 2008 we’ve been
invited to join our friends in the Glass Odyssey
Corvette Club on their next Vette Rides for
Veterans event at the Veterans Home at Retsil
near Port Orchard, WA. This is our chance to
give back a little to these Veterans who gave so
much when duty called. (NOTE: The June CMCS
general membership meeting is on this same
date. If you can’t make this Vette Rides for
Vets event, there will be a similar opportunity on
Sept 6, 2008. Details on that one will be
published closer to the Sept date.)
Here’s the plan: We’ll gather for lunch at a restaurant in Port Orchard
(time & location yet to be determined but will be posted on the CMCS
website and in the June OYM.) Then we will tour to the Veterans Home
quadrangle, arriving at 1:30 pm. We’ll park the cars so the Veterans can
walk around and enjoy them for a bit then we’ll give rides for all who want
to go. There’s a brief course laid out that provides about a 10-15 min. ride.
The route can be varied longer or shorter to accommodate the desires of
our honored passengers. Maps will be provided. The course features some
time along the waterfront, some time on straight country roads and, of
course, some curves. The Veterans really get a charge out of blasting down
the road and feeling real Corvette power. We’ll drive responsibly, of
course, but the whole point of this exercise is to provide a bit of
enjoyment to these Veterans and maybe help them to relive, if only
briefly, a bit of their youth. We’re told that some of the residents were
smiling for weeks after last year’s event. Our job this year is to refresh
those smiles. Everybody wins on this one!
We’ll make it a fund raiser, too. Please bring any good clothes, books,
videos, snack items, magazines or Corvette related stuff you no longer
need that the Veterans might enjoy or have use for. Gift cards (like
Target or Wal-Mart) and/or cash works, too! Let’s outdo the Ferrari Club,
the Harley-Davidson Club and the Porsche Club!
After everyone has had as many rides as they want, we’ll dash
back to Lake Sammamish St. Park in Issaquah just in time for the
6 pm departure of the CMCS 50’s Tour. Two winning events in the
same day. It doesn’t get much better than that... For host club
(GOCC) info: Byron Faber, (360) 638-1235 or
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[email protected] or,
CMCS Info: [email protected]
June CMCS General Meeting - Advance Notice
Saturday June 14, 11:30 am
CORVETTE
We return to BUZZ-INN, Snohomish County Airport (Harvey Field).
M A R QU E
11:30 am. Buffet of BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, potato salad, macaroni
CLUB
salad and baked beans. $12.25 per person with beverage included.
SEATTLE
Tour to meeting departs at 9:30 am from Target parking lot, 17700
NE 76th St. in Redmond. [email protected]
Then make a full day of it by doing the annual 50’s Tour departing from Lake
Sammamish State Park at 6 pm. John Paul Nelson III (206) 567-5433
Parades
by Jim McDonnell
(425) 885-2445
[email protected]
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
4th of July - Bothell
July 12 - Redmond
July 26th - Torchlight Parade
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The Membership Tachometer
Kayla Main
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100
150
200
250
258
300
350
Our April general meeting was held at Shawn O’Donnell’s Old Irish Pub with a
traditional and very tasty Irish buffet followed by the added surprise of a
magic show. We had a great turnout of members plus some new folks checking
us out, who later became members, bringing our total to 258. Our numbers
went down from last month because we have begun our new membership year.
Some do not renew, or renew late, causing a decrease in total members.
New Members Joining at the Meeting
Mark & Shelda Orlando have a 2003 Torch Red coupe and
live in the Redmond area. Mark told a great story about turning 50
and getting a 50th Anniversary edition from his wife and daughter.
We know they are ready to get involved and have fun as Shelda
volunteered to help make brownies for the Ronald McDonald house
charity event.
Welcome
Kelly Green has a 2008 Crystal Red coupe and lives in the Woodinville
area. He’s a sports car lover and has had a Pontiac Firebird & Trans-am, a
Triumph Spitfire and an Austin Healey Sprite. He likes to autocross and has
an interest in School Daze. To support these interests he is a software
engineer/manager. We’ll meet Lynne, his wife, at a later date.
Jim & Betty Presten live in the city of Sammamish and drive a
2003 Anniversary Red coupe. After a Museum Delivery they
spent a couple months taking the “long way” home via the southern
route. They also have a ‘40 Chevy coupe that Jim bought when he
was 15 (you can do the math!) that was then powered by a ‘58
Corvette engine with 6 Stromberg 97’s, an Isky-5 cycle cam and
Vertex mag. Bet that brings back the memories for some of you.
The ‘40 now sits on an ‘85 Corvette running gear and is powered by
an ‘06 LS6. They drove it on an 8,000 mile trip a couple years ago.
Tim & Kim Quenzer live in Monroe and are now the proud owners
of a triple black 2008 convertible thanks to Joe Harvey at our
sponsor, Speedway Chevrolet. This is the 3rd vette they have
owned since 1979. Seems that Tim took the 07 Black coupe that
they’d only had since March 2007 in to Speedway to ask Joe’s
opinion regarding a bra vs. clear vinyl for rock chip protection. That
seemed harmless enough at the time. Joe, of course, had an opinion.
The short version of a along and entertaining story is that the black
coupe stayed at Speedway and the ‘08 convertible went home with
Tim. Got a Corvette question? Ask Joe. He has the right answer!
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Big Sky Corvette Event
Bozeman Montana
by Tim Cox
For those looking to go to the annual Big Sky Corvette event
in Bozeman, MT. this year the time is running out. This event
is held once a year in different cities throughout Montana
over Memorial Day weekend. The event typically includes a fun run
driving event, Show & Shine and autocross, and is well attended. The
main event hotel is fully booked and nearby hotels are filling up. We'll be
leaving on Thursday, May 22 and returning to Seattle on Tuesday, May
27. If you want further information about this please call us at
(425) 488-9613 or e-mail [email protected]
The Hyalite Corvette Club
Invites you to Bozeman
Memorial Weekend
May 23, 24 & 25, 2008
(Fri, Sat & Sun)
Rooms blocked for our event at:
Best Western GranTree-Event HQ (406) 587-5261
(800) 624-5865
Days Inn
(406) 587-5251
(800) 987-3297
Hilton Garden Inn
(406) 582-9900
(877) 782-9444
Holiday Inn
(406) 587-4561
(800) 366-5101
Please circle motel you have booked or check Other _____ here.
$89
$89-$119
$129
$89
Autocross Sunday AM – Show # of drivers per car above if you plan to Autocross.
Note “Mod” on car line above if you will run track tires or know your heavy modifications
for the car will throw it into a Modified class.
Road Rally Saturday 1PM: Staggered Times assigned as these Registrations are
returned. Check here ____ if you plan to participate to get an assigned departure time.
Saturday Night: Rock, Roll & Rev to Running on Empty Live – One Night Only!
Wear you ‘50s or ‘60s dancing gear. Prizes to best period outfits!
Registration Fees:
Postmarked on or before
May 1, 2008
Postmarked after
May 1, 2008
Kids (1–5) Free and (6-15) $30. See
Single $80
Single $90
Couple $160
Couple $180
Go to www.corvetttemarquclub.com
Events>Non-CMCS for a full flyer and registration form
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Lee Johnson 75th Anniversary All Corvette Show ‘n Shine
Lee Johnson Chevrolet
Anniversary
Celebration
CORVETTE
June 1, 2008
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
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All Corvette Show ‘n Shine
Sponsor: Lee Johnson Chevrolet
Host: Corvette Marque Club of Seattle
75th Anniversary of Lee Johnson
45th Anniversary of CMCS
Special exhibits & support from GM
All Corvettes & Corvette Clubs Welcome
Food * Door Prizes * Dash Plaques
Trophies:
* Corvette classes (C1 through C6)
* Best of Show
* Dealer’s Choice
Arrive between 9 am and 11 am
People’s Choice judging starts at 11 am
Trophy presentation at 2:30 pm
Admission: Suggested charity donation
I-405 Exit 18 (NE 85th Street)
CMCS Contact: David Ormerod [email protected]
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CMCS General Meeting Minutes
by Mona Cox for Jean Dager
April 12, 2008
After eating a tasty Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage at
Shawn O'Donnell's Old Irish Pub in Everett, and being
entertained (and thoroughly baffled) by magician Shawn
O'Donnell, President Kevin Jewell called the general meeting
to order at 7:28 p.m.
Board Members present were Gary Main, David Ormerod,
Kevin Jewell, Dennis Montgomery, Cheryal Heppner and Chris
vonRavensberg. Absent was Jean Dager.
Kevin called Cheryal Heppner, Mike Dail and Jim McDonnell to the front and
presented them with CMCS bags, to thank them for their hard work last year
on behalf of the club. These people were not present at the March meeting
where other officers and committee chairs received their bags.
Vice President's Report: No report.
Secretary's Report: The minutes were accepted as published.
Treasurer's Report: Treasurer Dennis Montgomery reported the club's bank
balances. Dennis noted that he'll have “the books” with him at every meeting.
If anyone has any questions regarding our finances, ask him. Dennis then had
Gary Main explain the Shoreline Community College GM ASEP program,
which is headed by CMCS member Scott Main. CMCS funds a scholarship to
the ASEP program; the funds come from the club's half of the 50/50 proceeds.
Dennis gave Gary a check for $823. Gary will pass the check on to Scott.
Membership: Kayla Main introduced 7 people, who told us about themselves
and their cars. They were Mark and Shelda Orlando with a 2003 Torch Red
coupe, Kelly Green with a 2008 Crystal Red coupe, Jim and Betty Presten
with a 2003 Anniversary Red coupe, and Tim and Kim Quenzer with a 2008
Triple Black roadster. Kayla received a nomination and a second to vote in
these people as CMCS members. The vote passed unanimously. Membership
now stands at 258. Guests at the meeting were Rick and Debbie (owners of 2
Corvettes), friends of Chris and Leslie vonRavensberg.
Activities: Cheryal Heppner and several others noted the following upcoming
activities:
• April 25: Show and Drags at Evergreen Raceway: firefighters/EMTs vs
law enforcement. All proceeds go to RID Domestic Violence. CMCS
members can also “show” their cars for a small fee.
• May 10: general membership meeting at the Washington Wine Company
in Woodinville. The meeting is at 10:30 a.m., followed by a lunch
including bratwurst and potato salad, with wine tasting to follow. Non17
alcoholic beverages will also be provided. Case discounts will be offered
that day.
• May 17: Anacortes Waterfront Festival. Majestic Glass hosts a Corvette
only Show and Shine that day. There's also an open class car show on
May 18.
• May 18: Planning meeting for Mill Creek Show and Shine and XXX All
Corvette Show and Burger Bash at Dennis and Lorrie Montgomery's
house at 1:00 p.m. Contact Lorrie in advance, and plan to bring a dish to
share with others for lunch.
• May 23 through 25: Big Sky Event in Bozeman, Montana. Show and
Shine, autocross, road rally, live music, and two banquets. We leave on
the 22nd and play tourist on the way. Contact Tim Cox if you're
interested in attending.
• June 1: Lee Johnson Chevrolet is celebrating its 75th anniversary, and is
hosting an All Corvette Show and Shine. Lee Johnson will be providing
food. We'll need a few volunteers on the day of the show. Contact David
Ormerod if you can help.
• June 14: Tour and general membership meeting at the Buzz Inn in
Snohomish.
• June 18: Gene Kinnunen and others leaving to attend the Corvettes at
Lake Tahoe event. Contact Gene if you're interested in joining them.
• July 4: Member Appreciation Lunch and general membership meeting
at Perrigo Park in Redmond. The club will furnish lunch for CMCS
members, but if you have a favorite dish you'd like to share, you're
welcome to bring it. There will also be a chili cookoff. Contact Al Dager
if you want to enter the cookoff.
• July 2: School Daze Ground School. A must for drivers new to Pacific
Raceways, and a good idea for all other participants, too.
• July 10: School Daze at Pacific Raceways. Rick Milsow showed an aerial
photo of PR. Roadsters must have a hard top or a roll bar.
• July 12: Mill Creek Show and Shine. Last year there were 137 cars, and
we're hoping for at least that many this year!
• July 20: Anacortes Open Class Car Show, hosted by Majestic Glass.
• August 12: Tour and general membership meeting at Speedway Chevrolet
in Monroe.
• August 24: XXX All Corvette Show and Burger Bash in Issaquah.
Jay Cockrum thanked club members who have helped with prior Mill Creek
Show and Shine events. CMCS has a brick on the wall at the National
Corvette Museum. Jay then showed us a certificate the club had received. He
also has a brick reflecting the 2007 Mill Creek show. The bricks are from the
old Flint, Michigan factory.
Cheryal Heppner will be sending out a survey asking for feedback (from
women) regarding a Women Only Weekend (WOW). Look for it in your
e-mail soon.
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Chris vonRavensberg noted that a goal is to have 100 people at meetings,
consistently. To that end, there will be door prize/raffles at each meeting to
encourage attendance.
Newsletter: Newsletter Editor Oran Petersen reported that he's calling the
May issue the “Renner” issue. Bob Renner's car is on the cover, Bob's wine
company is hosting our May general membership meeting, and the company
has paid for advertising space. Oran is always looking for great pictures of
your cars, along with a bio about you. See your car on the cover of “On Your
Marque”!
Adopt-A-Highway: Chris vonRavensberg noted that we'll clean our section
of I-5 on May 3. Meet at the Metro Bus Barn at 9:00 a.m. Chris and Leslie
will have coffee and doughnuts for attendees. Remember, anything you find,
you can keep if you wish!
Charity: Gary Main (filling in for Marty Cameron) reported that CMCS
recently served dessert to the residents at Ronald McDonald House. Our next
volunteer night will be May 21. Marty will be purchasing brownie mixes, and
needs bakers. Let Marty know if you'd like to bake in advance, or serve at
RMH. She'll need 4 or 5 volunteers.
National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS): Jay Cockrum told us that
there are 15,000 NCRS members nation-wide. You can be an NCRS member
if your car is 1993 or older. There's a regional meet in Bend, Oregon in
September. You can link to NCRS through the CMCS website.
National Corvette Museum (NCM): Wes Holmes mentioned that the
museum is a great place to see the heritage of the Corvette. The museum is
across the street from the factory. A new option at the museum is a $25 a year
e-membership, which is tax deductible. With this membership, you'll receive
a 5% discount on all your purchases.
Parades: Jim McDonnell reported that the club had 14 cars in the LaConner
parade today. Upcoming parades are July 4th in Bothell, July 12 in Redmond
(we need 10 cars), the Greenwood Parade and the Torchlight Parade. Contact
Jim if you'd like to participate in any or all of this year's parades. Jim also
noted that at www.flagcaddy.com you can purchase flags for your car.
Northwest Association of Corvette Clubs (NWACC): Tim Cox told us
about the following events: Corvettes de Olympia All City Rally on April 20;
Classical Glass (Tacoma) 5-Star event, including an autocross, on July 11-13;
Rose City (Portland) Classic, including an autocross and track day at Portland
International Raceway, on August 1-4. Check your newsletter or the club
website for more details.
Seattle in September: Tim Cox, standing in for vacationing Michael and
Jane Armstrong, reminded everyone that CMCS's biennial event will be held
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in Tukwila on September 12-14. There will be a BBQ, valve cover races,
Sleepless in Seattle tour, Show and Shine, poker run, dinner cruise with live
music, raffles, and prizes – all for $95 per person! Get your registrations in
now, and contact Michael and Jane if you'd like to serve on a committee.
Old Business: None.
New Business: Claudia Simmons had been selling 50/50 tickets all evening,
and the winner of $93 was First Lady Judy Jewell. The other $93 went into
our scholarship fund for the Shoreline Community College automotive
program.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Mona Cox, filling in for Jean Dager
Mt Hood Corvettes Show, BBQ, Poker Run
www.mthoodcorvettes.com
Go to www.corvetttemarquclub.com
Events>Non-CMCS Flyers for a full flyer and registration form.
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Washington Wine Company, LLC
19501 144th Avenue NE, Bldg. D-600,
Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 425.483.8600, Fax: 425.483.5116
E-mail: [email protected]
Washington Wine Company has been operating and making quality
wines in Washington since 2000. We produce our wines on site and
moved from Monroe, WA to Woodinville, September 1, 2007. Please
visit our winery to taste newly released wines.
Tasting Room Hours:
Open every Saturday & Sunday
12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Private Events
We can accommodate private parties for groups of up to 80 guests.
Private Labels
For restaurants, business, clubs, etc. are available
Directions
I-405 Exit 23 to Route 522 East toward US2/Woodinville.
Take 2nd exit to NE 195th St. towards Duvall.
Turn right on 195th St.
Cross the RR tracks and go half way up the hill.
Left onto 144 Ave NE (traffic light).
Go 0.2 miles to 19501 144th Ave NE
Left into the building complex to Bldg. D, Suite D-600
Contact
Bob Renner, Principal in WWCo.
A CMCS Member
Expires 10/08
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Lee Johnson Chevrolet - Sponsor
(425) 827-0521
(888) 254-4824
Parts:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday
(888) 214-8613
Service:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Sunday
Tom Mulholland
Service Representative
888-253-3974
405
To Redmond
(East)
Exit 18
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Lee Johnson
Sales:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Chris Pillings
Internet Manager
11845 NE 85th Kirkland, WA 98033
www.leejohnson.com
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Speedway Chevrolet - Proud Sponsor of CMCS
[email protected]
1-877-71-SPEED
16957 West Main Street
Monroe WA
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All Corvette Show & Burger Bash
4th Annual
Sunday August 24th, 2008
XXX Root Beer Drive-In
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
ROOT BEER
98 NE Gilman Blvd. Issaquah, WA
8 am - Registration Starts
3 pm - Trophies Awarded
(People’s Choice)
Souvenirs, Raffle Prizes
$20 Entry - Proceeds benefit local charities
Sponsors:
Corvette Marque Club of Seattle
XXX Root Beer Drive-In
[email protected]
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Racing Components for Sale
SLP 17 x 8" ZR-1-style wheels were specifically designed to fit
1968-1982 Corvettes without spacers or other modifications.
They are aluminum wheels finished in hyper black. Comes
Complete with matching center caps and lug covers (never
used). I ran them for one season (2007) only and they have
roughly 350 track miles on them. Wheels are in like new
$625
condition and tires are Kuhmo ECSTA MX 245x45/17 and are
still about 50% all have been sonic balanced. Wheels alone sell new for $750.
Vette Brakes and Products suspension kit fully adjustable
front and rear spring systems let you alter spring rate and ride
height The package also includes a crossmember reinforcing
disc kit (missing bolts), complete poly front end rebuild kit and
MIG welded upper and lower tube control arms. Patented 8 pt.
adj. dual-mount transverse front/rear composite monospring kit,
$1895
1.25” front sway bar, 0.750” rear sway bar, Bilstein Sport gas
shocks, Adj. smart strut assembly. This completely bolt in kit was in my car for
one season of track days. New kit retails for $2580.
1 Sparco Sprint seat with black fabric. Seat was used for one
season of track day use. I used a 5 point harness and made small
access cut in the seat for the anti-sub belt. It was mounted to the
factory seat tracks in my 1970 Corvette. The seat is in like new
condition with no tears or wear marks at all. Sparco Sprint is one of
the most widely used competition seats in the world. Constructed
with a tubular steel frame, the Sprint offers unequalled support and
safety. The Sparco Sprint retails for $299 FIA homologated
$195
Vetteworks C3 Corvette harness bar “Sharkbar” Series 3
which bolts in ‘68 thru ‘73 coupes and ‘68 thru ‘75
convertibles. Great for auto crossing or road racing and meets
SFI standards for harness bars using OEM seats. The bar
aligns the belts to the proper angles and the OEM seat belts
$375
can still be functional. The Series-3 system will not block
access to the rear compartments, limit backward seat adjustment or be in the
way of removable rear glass. Sharkbars are powder coated matte black. This
was Vetteworks very first Series-3 bar installed by the company owner,
pictures can be seen at www.vetteworksonline.com
2 Front Power Slot Cryo rotors for ‘68 – ‘82 Corvette (check
fitment), I used them on a 1970. Long Lasting, Warp Resistant
Brake Rotors. Power Slot has teamed up with Frozen Rotors to
develop Power Slot Cryo cryogenically treated slotted rotors. I
used these for one track day only. Also available 2 rear slotted
Front $150
Cryo rotors used for one year of track days.
Rear $40
Craig Powers (CMCS Member) (425) 471-0347
[email protected]
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School Daze 2008
CORVETTE MARQUE CLUB
CORVETTE
of Seattle
School Daze 2008
Thursday July 10, 2008
Pacific Raceways
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
Here are the details:
• Ground School preparation for the event will be held Wednesday, July 2nd, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at
Shoreline Community College in the Automotive Service Education Building. This school is
mandatory for first time/novice entrants and recommended for all. We will cover the use of flags,
driving lines, apexes, braking techniques, car prep, and more.
• School Daze event will be held at Pacific Raceways on Thursday, July 10th. Convertibles are
required to have a hardtop or roll bar to participate.
• School Daze is open to Corvettes (of course), BMW, Porsche, Ferrari, Viper, Lotus, Alfa, Audi,
Mustang, Firebird V8, Camaro V8, Cadillac V, and other marques as approved.
• Qualified instructors will be available to help novice drivers.
Prices:
First Driver
Second Driver same car
Registration at the event
Late Tech inspection fee
Instructors (When driving their own car)
$190.00
$150.00
$225.00
$ 25.00
$ 95.00
Helmets (Snell 1995), long sleeve shirts, long pants, and closed shoes are required.
Contacts:
Rick Milsow
Don Schwab
(425) 486-2309
(425) 643-4404
Ron McDuffie
Tim Cox
(206) 542-1966
(425) 488-9613
[email protected]
School Daze Registration
Name:
Phone:
Address:
City
State:
Zip:
E-mail address:
Car make and Model:
1st Driver
Year
2nd Driver Skill Level (Check one for each driver)
(D) Beginner: no previous Pacific Raceway or track experience
(C) Advance Beginner: some previous track experience
(B) Intermediate: autocross/ track experience at speed
(A) Advanced: Extensive track experience or hold competition license
No one under the age of 18 will be permitted on the driving course.
Make checks to CMCS and mail with this form to:
CMCS School Daze
PO Box 534
Kirkland, WA 98083-0534
NOTE: You can print a full-size version of this form from the CMCS Web site
Events>CMCS Flyers> School Daze 2008 Flyer & Registration
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Rick Stark Enterprises (Sponsor)
12415 NE 124th KIRKLAND, WA 98033
(425) 823-0522
Corvette Services Our Specialty!
Restoration - Repair - Enhancement
Call Us For Your Corvette And
American Car Service Needs Extensive Parts Inventory, Including
Aftermarket AC/Delco - GM - Reproduction New And Used.
25% DISCOUNT TO CMCS MEMBERS (ON MOST PARTS)
Visit our Web site at
http://rickstarkcorvette.net/
As many of you know, we have been in the Corvette
business for years starting in 1964, and our
technicians have nearly 100 years combined
Corvette and general automotive experience. We
wouldn’t have been able to do it without support
from CMCS members. We sincerely appreciate this
support at our facility in Kirkland since 1981. We
have been a sponsor of CMCS for many years and
Rick has been a member since 1964.
Update the look of your Corvette with C4, C5 and C6
chrome spoke wheels available in 17,18,19,20 inch diameter
and various widths. Get off those stock wheels and look
good doing it. If you want your Corvette to look great stop
by Rick Stark Enterprises for a great deal. We also have
Goodyear tires at the best prices in town.
New York Life - David Ormerod (advertising)
David Ormerod
Financial Services Professional
New York Life Insurance Company
The Company You Keep®
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11400 SE 8th St., Ste 300, Bellevue, WA 98004
[email protected]
Long-Term Care Insurance
Life Insurance
Deferred Annuities
Rollovers / Qualified Plan Funding: SEP, 401K, IRA
* Certain annuities issued by New York Life Insurance and Annuity
Corporation (A Delaware Corporation)
Bus(425) 821-9780
Cell (206) 422-2264
Last Month August 2007
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Kelowna Cruz Into Summer 2008
For a flyer, registration, schedule and more go to the CMCS Web site
Events>Non-CMCS Flyers.
K CC
MAY 1 6, 17, AND 18., 2008
Friday Night Hospitality
Saturday - Show’n Shine – Concours Rallye
Sunday - Slalom
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Classical Glass Corvette Club 5-Star Classic
http://www.classicalglasscorvetteclub.com
Go to www.corvettemarqueclub.com Events>Non-CMCS Flyers
for a registration form and this flyer.
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Tacoma Corvette Club's Shadow of the Mountain
www.tacomacorvette.com
Go to www.corvettemarqueclub.com Events>Non-CMCS Flyers for a
registration form/flyer.
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Corvette Marque Club Seattle in September V
We are back in touch. And we
hope that you will be too. Our fifth
2008
CMCS
Seattle in September
is
September 12-14, 2008.
We think this will be our best SIS
ever. We know if you join us again
it will be.
Seattle in September
Corvette Marque Club of Seattle
What’s New?
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
The Location: The Best Western River’s Edge in Tukwila,
Washington is the event hotel this year. It is south of Seattle near the
intersection of Interstate 405 and Interstate 5. Interstate 90 is a few
miles north. This newly remodeled hotel has new pillowtop beds,
plasma televisions, mini fridges and other room amenities. It offers a
free breakfast and much more. The event room rate is $92 per night
plus tax. (This is $28 lower than our 2006 hotel rate.)
Call (425) 226-1812 or (800) 544-9863 to book your reservation now.
Mention CMCS or the Corvette Club to get the event rate. Check out
the hotel at www.bestwestern.com/southcenter.
The Dinner Cruise is Back: Not only is it back, but it is a three-hour
cruise departing from Elliott Bay on the Royal Argosy – Argosy’s
premier ship. The buffet dinner is prepared by Argosy’s own chef. The
food and menu planning are done to the standards of CRI Inc, who
own and manage several of Seattle’s finest restaurants, including the
Metropolitan Grill and Elliott’s Seafood Restaurant. The menu
includes salmon, prime rib, chicken and all the extras, including
vegetarian dishes. They are also serving hors d'oeuvres as we board.
Have a look at Argosy’s site at www.royalargosy.com.
Also, you can leave the driving to us for the evening. We have bus
transportation between the hotel and the ship.
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
Lance Buller and Stephanie Porter: Lance, Stephanie and the band
will wow you with their musical talents during our cruise. They are well
recognized and accomplished artists based in the Seattle area. Lance
has played with Bob Marley & Little Anthony. He was associated with
the Beach Boys for 24 years. In addition to his trumpet skills, when he
and Stephanie combine their voices and magic, it is something you
will long remember. Check them out at www.lancebuller.com.
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Southcenter Area Show ‘n Shine: We have been fortunate to
secure a great and high-visibility location near the hotel and near the
state’s largest shopping center. Albert Lee Appliances in Tukwila is
the venue for our Saturday morning show, which is a Tukwila
Centennial event. Judging is People’s Choice.
What Has Not Changed?
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
CORVETTE
M A R QU E
CLUB
SEATTLE
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
Friday Night Reception and Valve Cover Races: Enjoy a CMCS
hosted barbecue at the hotel to meet and greet old and new friends.
Afterwards are the famous valve cover races. For rules and
information about the valve cover races, go to our Web site
www.corvettemarqueclub.com and look in the downloads section for
the document “Lets Go Valve Cover Racin’ – Rules and More”. As
you’ll recall, the participants and the spectators all enjoy this
competitive event.
Great Drives: The event includes two driving events: The Sleepless
in Seattle Tour on Friday night, after the valve cover races and a
Saturday afternoon tour, after the Show ‘n Shine. We’ll have you back
in time for you to get ready for the Saturday cruise, banquet and
entertainment.
Sunday Raffles and Awards: We promise to have you on your way
by 11am, after the awards presentation and after the drawings for the
many raffle prizes.
The Price: The price, at $95 per person, has not increased for this
event since 2004. By lowering your total cost for two nights at the
hotel and for the event by almost $60, you’ll have extra left over for
fuel. This weekend extravaganza is exceptional. It is made all the
more so by the great folks who come to Corvette events.
A Marque Club Welcome: Our club loves to host this event and to
share our town with you. We can do that only if you come.
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
You will find the SIS Registration Form at www.CorvetteMarqueClub.com
in the Events>CMCS Flyers area. This form can be filled out on your
computer and printed with newer Acrobat versions, adding convenience &
accuracy. This area also has an SIS Flyer for you to post or hand out to
interested Corvette owners.
If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected].
See you in Seattle in September!
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SIS 2008 Registration Form
Seattle in September V
Corvette Marque Club
2008
of Seattle
September 12, 13, 14, 2008
Registration Form
Seattle in September
(Pay late registration fee if postmarked after August 1)
Name(s):
Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Phone:
e-mail:
Club Affiliation:
Corvette License Number:
Corvette Year:
Body Style:
Color:
RELEASE: I accept and assume full liability for any injury to me or my property, agents, or employees at any time, from any
cause in connection with this event. I agree to assume the risk of any and all damages and/or injury and to indemnify and hold
harmless the Corvette Marque Club of Seattle and Best Western River’s Edge, and their officers, directors, agents, and
employees for any acts or omissions which result in the theft, damage, or destruction of my property or injury to me or to
others during this event. I further agree to provide and pay for my own automobile insurance coverage.
Signature:
Signature:
Event Registration Fee includes: Friday CMCS hosted Reception, Valve Cover Races,
Sleepless in Seattle Tour on Friday Night, Show & Shine, Saturday Tour, Saturday Night Harbor
Cruise and Banquet with Live Jazz Entertainment and Sunday Awards Presentation and Raffles.
Number
Fee (each)
Attending
Event Registration Fee
Late Event Registration Fee (After 8/1/08)
Total
$95
95
$
0
$110
110
$
0
Enter desired quantity in the white squares below
Shirt Size ----> Sm
Women’s/Men’s --> W
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W
M
W
XXL
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Make Checks payable to CMCS
Mail To: CMCS, PO Box 534, Kirkland, WA 98083-0534 Attn: SIS
You must make your own hotel reservations. Don’t forget! Do it early.
Best Western River's Edge 15901 W Valley Highway, Tukwila, WA 98188
(425) 226-1812 or (800) 544-9863
Note: The preferred version of this form is on the CMCS Web site at Events>CMCS
Flyers. That version allows you to fill out the form using your computer, assuring
legibility. That form also “does the math” for you.
If you wish to print, fill out and mail the version above, a printer scale setting of 125
percent gives good results on standard 8 1/2 by 11 paper.
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SIS 2008 Planning Meeting
by Michael & Jane Armstrong
May 5th
Round Table Pizza
Redmond
Meeting starts at 7 pm
September 12,13,14
2008
CMCS
Seattle in September
Corvette Marque Club of Seattle
“Tour” Radios Available Through CMCS
The “business” UHF radios that the Club uses to coordinate
tours are available for purchase from CMCS. This is a Club
courtesy/benefit to make it easier for you to join in the
communications during the Club caravans and tours.
They are passed directly to you at CMCS cost, which is a
significant discount from retail. The “standard model” we stock
is the Motorola XU2600, a two-watt 6-channel unit that retails
for $350. Club cost is $195. Other models are available by special order.
We will also assist you to get them set up for CMCS operations, if you wish, by
programming:
Frequency 467.9000 Mhz * Interference Frequency 179.9 Hz.
These are UHF frequency radios. “Family” VHF radios will not work.
You may purchase at CMCS General Meetings or by contacting the CMCS Vice-President.
NOTE: These are commercial/professional quality units, not toys.
CMCS Annual 50’s Tour
Saturday June 14th
Lake Samammish State Park
Depart 6 pm
50’s Motif Destination
Dash Plaques.
CORVETTE
M A RQ U E
CLUB
SEATTLE
John Paul Nelson III (206) 567-5433
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Thunder in the Mountains
Go to www.corvettemarqueclub.com Events>Non-CMCS Flyers For this
flyer and a registration form.
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(advertising)
Last Month December 2008
Majestic Glass All Corvette Show
9th Street & R Avenue
Anacortes, Wa.
Saturday May 17, 2008
8 am to 3 pm
Registration: $15
Trophies & Door Prizes
www.majesticglass.org
50/50 Charity Fund Drawing
By Jack Goodman & Claudia Simmons
At our Monthly CMCS General Meeting 50/50 tickets are available for a
dollar each. Half goes toward our scholarship fund for the Shoreline
Community College Automotive Program. The remaining half goes to the
lucky one holding the ticket number drawn. The more tickets bought the
bigger the pot.
We collected $186 at the April General Meeting.
$93 goes to the scholarship fund. $93 went to the Jewells.
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National Corvette Museum News
http://www.corvettemuseum.com
by Vince Perriello
NCM Staff Member & CMCS Member
Support the Corvette Racing Team at Utah
Cheer on the Corvette Race team and join us
May 16-18 at Miller Motorsports Park in Utah
for the fun and excitement of corral activities!
Get your corral tickets now - only a limited number will be made available.
The Corvette Corral is being presented by the NCM, Utah Corvette Club and
WSCC and your Corvette corral ticket includes:
• Commemorative Dash Plaque
• Celebrity Choice Car Show
• Parade lap for Corvettes
• Drawings for Special Prizes
• Cold drinks for corral registrants
• Seminars
• Autograph Session with Corvette Racing Drivers
• A chance to shop the corral merchandise booth and much more…
For more information and to download a registration form visit:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/corrals/utah.shtml
Upcoming 2008 Events (Schedule At A Glance):
May 8-10, 2008 C4 Gathering
See http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/gathering/info.shtml
May 22-24, 2008 Corvette Forum Cruise-In
See http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/forum/info.shtml
May 30-June 6, 2008 NCM Alaskan Member Cruise
See http://www.ncmcruz.com
August 28-30, 2008 NCM 14th Anniversary/Hall of Fame
See http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml
September 11-13,2008 Z06 Fest
See http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/Z06/info.shtml
September 25-27,2008 R8C/Xperience Reunion
See http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/r8c/info.shtml
November 6-8, 2008 Georgia Crossroads Vette Rendevous
Stay tuned for more information!
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14th Anniversary Corvette Celebration Registration is Open!
Registration is now open for our 14th Anniversary Corvette Celebration event
Labor Day weekend – August 28-30! The Corvette Celebration is an annual
event that unites friends, family and enthusiasts for a look back on the
Museum's history and future!
The event will offer road tour excursions, special video presentations, a poker
run, seminars, Corvette raffle, Celebrity Choice car show, auctions, the annual
open Membership meeting and more! Other memorable activities will include
Saturday evening entertainment, a 10-year/15-year member recognition,
Ambassador Breakfast, and the Corvette Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
and banquet where we will induct Allan and Don Barker, Reeves Callaway
and Maurice Olley into the Hall of Fame. Find out all the details at:
http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml
May Birthdays
Peggy Watkins
1 Claudia Simmons 16 Margaret Ormerod 25
Kim Gordon
3 Donna Embree
17 Ron Kuehner
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Mark Orlando
4 Gene Kinnunen
19 Dena White
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Chad Gudjonson
6 Betty Presten
20 Rowland Brasch
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Sheila Samuelson
9 Robert Helgeson
23 Earl Krick
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24 Dennis Montgomery
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Howard Esping
10 David Farren
Pat Colwell
12 Marlow Krein
24 Clay Gleason
DESCHUTES
RIVER RUN
- JULY 3119, 2
Byron Crocker
13 Richard Hoffer
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Deschutes River Run by High Desert Corvette Club
July 18-19, 2008
This year’s Deschutes River Run promises to be
an exciting day jam packed with loads of fun with
a western flair. Don’t forget to bring your cowboy
hat, stomping boots, and western wear.
Friday afternoon: Registration in the conference
room of the Comfort Suites in Redmond,
OR.Optional tour to Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
in Bend, this year’s event beneficiary.
Saturday: Show & Shine; Poker Run with lunch
provided by Subway; BBQ Dinner at the
Redmond VFW Club with awards, raffles and farewells.
For a full flyer & registration form go to the CMCS Web site
Events> Non-CMCS Flyers.
(CMCS group tour info: [email protected])
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CMCS July 4th Members Appreciation Picnic and General Meeting
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JULY 4
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FREE TO CMCS MEMBERS
JOIN US FOR
FOOD, FUN, GAMES, PRIZES
HONKIN’ BBQ BUFFET
FEATURING
BABY BACK RIBS
ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES
A BUNCHA SIDES - DESSERTS - DRINKS
j CHILI COOK OFF j
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1:30 PM: GENERAL MEETING 2:30 PM: EATS
RSVP ASAP SO WE’LL KNOW HOW MUCH TO PREPARE
CONTACT AL DAGER [email protected]
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Laps From the Past or “Marque in Time”
A CMCS history feature by Ben Benninghoff
40 LAPS AGO: May '68. President Bruce Kelly oversees
the monthly meeting following dinner at the Burien Barb
Restaurant. Treasurer notes a small profit seen from the
last Autocross. Dan & Celia Bomeke, David & Sylvia
Hosking, and, Roger Sawyer are all voted into full
membership privileges; no total count noted in the
minutes. Tour to Deception Pass moved back one month as
it conflicts with the SCCA Regional-National races at PRI.
Planning is going on to conduct a 150 to 160 mile rally next month. The club
approves an honorary membership be given to Roger Orth. Nancy Kirby
volunteers to chair the telephone committee for the club. Will Fisher will be
our new Alan Green Chevrolet representative. Two films were shown after the
meeting concluded by Ed Baker. Membership standing at 64.
30 LAPS AGO: May '78. President Len Hodges presides over the monthly
meeting at Rose’s Highway Inn in Kent. Kathy Hostetler wins the first raffle.
There were 8 members that were suggested to receive honorary memberships
but there was not a quorum present to vote upon; no new prospective names to
vote upon either, membership standing at 119. Newsletter Joyce Bear
threatens to quit unless she gets volunteers to help with the newsletter. Ernie
Zellmer notes the next monthly meeting will take place at Lee Johnson
Chevrolet in Kirkland. Wendy Hodge reports a volunteer is needed for next
year’s Sport Car Spectacular event, other than the current WWSCC
representative. Joe reads a thank you letter received from the Daffodil Festival
officials thanking us for our precipitation; next year’s event will be held a
month earlier in April. Ralph Plummer reports on the progress of the Silver
Anniversary Ball will be held at the Windjammer in July, Ernie Zeller moves
that Len Hodges organize a Vashon Island tour, and CMCS conducts a
Corvette display at Bother Brothers Chevrolet in Auburn. Judy Artley and
Sam Bryce are planning a beach party sometime this summer. Kathy Hostetler
volunteers to host the Christmas party committee. Constitutional change
discussion gets tabled for ‘later’. Marlene Zeller wins the second raffle of the
night.
20 LAPS AGO: May ‘88. President Val Johansen gets the meeting started
following diner at Chan’s Place Restaurant. NWACC insurance coverage is
now at $6 per family unit. The 25th CMCS Anniversary party will be held at
the Double Tree Inn in Bellevue, and the Christmas Party is scheduled to take
place at the Windjammer or the Holiday Inn in Everett. No membership
report. Club approves to send $500 deposit to Port Ludlow for next year’s Wet
Weekend outing. The 15th Annual Automotive Swap Meet in Monroe and,
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the Automotive Swap Meet in Puyallup Fairgrounds are well attended. John
Nelson heads up the Parade chair to organize a request for 64 Funny Car
Parade in Auburn. John Nelson presented the first draft of the club’s emblem
for consideration to create a club banner that was drawn by Glenn
Cunningham.
10 LAPS AGO: May ‘98. Vince & Christine Perriello’s 1998 Nassau Blue
Metallic C5 Corvette convertible is featured on the newsletter’s cover.
President Ben Benninghoff gets the meeting started after diner at the Original
Oyster House Restaurant in Discovery Bay following the Sequim Irrigation
Festival Parade. All attending thanked Jim & Linda Micus for putting the
day’s events together. Since we arrived at the restaurant before they opened
the meeting was conducted outside on the porch over looking the bay. Carol &
Tara Lee Newswanger, Jane Hern & Lee Dixon, Robin Towell, & Louie
Maillet, Rick Fuhrman, and, Terry Haugen & Julie Kruse were all voted into
membership; there were 5 others attending as prospective members. Too
many activities to list here for the summer events. Adopt-A-Highway outing
goes well; reported by Gary Main.
5 LAPS AGO: May 2003. Newsletter cover shows a farm with a freshly
mowed “Happy Mother’s Day” in the grass by Gary Main to his wife Kayla
back in 1979 in Polk City, Iowa. Gary took the family up in a small Cessna
airplane and surprised Kayla while flying over their farm of 2 acres. Until
then Kayla was concerned why her usually ‘normal’ husband was driving the
lawn mower in such weird patterns. President Dennis Montgomery gets the
monthly meeting started along side the parked Corvettes while waiting for the
Sequim Parade to start; 47 attend the outing. Doug Dye & Christine Kurtz,
Wyatt & Lily Hyora, Jim & Kay Muhlbeier, and, Al & Jean Dager are all
voted in as full members bringing the total to 258. Rounding out the activities
in May are; the Cruise to Kelowna, CRISTA show n shine, and, the Mad
Hatter’s Tea social for the women of CMCS. Jack Goodman is organizing a
Corvette Cruise (people only) on a ship with a Caribbean destination. Oran
Petersen reported for Cloyd Jackson that his computer locked up so there may
be a delay in the upcoming edition of the monthly newsletter. Lorrie
Montgomery reported on the progress of the CMCS 40th Anniversary party in
September that will be held at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Dick & Lolly
D’Alessandro volunteer to host the Seattle in September 2004 event. Jim
Gwinn volunteers to be the club’s Chaplin. Jim also volunteer’s the facilities
of CRISTA Ministries for the upcoming Thanksgiving Banquet and charity
auction. Oran Petersen is working on a budget for the coming year.
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May Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3 CMCS
Adopt-a-Highway
Cleanup page 5
4
5 CMCS
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7
8
9
10 CMCS
SIS Meeting
page 34
11
12
CMCS General Meeting.
page 7
13
14
15
Mother’s
Day
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Cruz Into
Summer Kelowna BC
25
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CMCS
17
MGCC Anacortes
Corvette Show page 37
CMCS
Board
Meeting.
page 7
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Cruz Into Summer
- Kelowna BC
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>Big Sky
page 14
21 CMCS
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Cruz Into Summer Kelowna BC
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Ronald McDonald
House Dessert
Event
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Auto Swap Meet Monroe Fairgrounds
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Big Sky
page 14>
>Big Sky Vette Meet Bozeman MT. page 14>
Return to the Gorge>
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Yakima Wine Run
Memorial Day
>Return to
the Gorge
June Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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Lee Johnson
Show & Shine
page 15
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Vette-a-bration
Yakima>
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>Vette-a-bration
Yakima
>Vette-a-bration Yakima>
14 CMCS
General Mtg. Buzz Inn page 12
‘50’s Tour
Vette Rides for Veterans
Port Orchard
15 CMCS
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CMCS Board
Meeting
Corvettes at
Lake Tahoe
page 5>
NCRS Picnic
Lake Sammamish
State Park
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20
>Corvettes at
Lake Tahoe
page 5>
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>Corvettes at Lake Tahoe
page 5>
Corvettes in the Canyon - Snake
River>
Mt Hood Corvette Show
page 20
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>Corvettes at Lake
Tahoe page 5
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Greenwood Car Show
>Corvettes in the
Canyon
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Club Address
The Corvette Marque Club of Seattle
P.O. Box 534
Kirkland, WA 98083-0534
www.CorvetteMarqueClub.com
Volume XLV, No. 5
The General Motors Trademarks are used with the required permission of GM.
This permission document is on file.
Thank You (In alphabetical order) to Michael & Jane Armstrong, Robert
& Shauna Bean, Ben Benninghoff, Bill & Marty Cameron, Tim & Mona
Cox, Al & Jean Dager, Jack Goodman/Claudia Simmons, Cheryal
Heppner, Kevin & Judy Jewell, Gene Kinnunen, Gary & Kayla Main,
Jim McDonnell, Rick Milsow, Dennis & Lorrie Montgomery, David
Ormerod, Vince Perriello, Robert & Lois Renner and Chris & Leslie
vonRavensberg for their OYM contributions.
And an extra special THANKS to our sponsors
Rick Stark Enterprises
Lee Johnson Chevrolet
Speedway Chevrolet
Classified Advertising Rates
Advertisers of Corvette related material are welcome.
Personal item, non-commercial ads, up to 1/4 page, are free to members for a
maximum of 3 months. Over 1/4 page is one-half of the rate for non-members
published below. The 4th and subsequent months are at the full non-member rates
published below. The fees must be paid in advance to the Club Treasurer.
Non-member personal item advertising, or member commercial rates
• Up to 1/4 page $5.00 per issue
• 1/2 page $10.00 per issue
• Full page $18.00 per issue
Non-member commercial advertising rates are as follows:
• Up to 1/4 page $10.00 per issue
• 1/2 page $20.00 per issue
• Full page $40.00 per issue
All material must be received by the editor on or before the 15th of the month preceding the upcoming issue.
The CMCS Executive Board reserves the right to limit advertising quantity and content. Please send advertising
by mail to the address shown above.
Attention: Oran Petersen, CMCS Newsletter Editor
[email protected]
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Subscription to On Your Marque is free to members.
The CMCS Board has established that a subscription rate to On Your Marque for
non-members
isas$28
for 12 issues.
Prepayment
is required.
CMCS operates
Contributions
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to CMCS
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