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Corvette Waves - Ted Sickles IT Services Internal WebSite Root
February 2016 The Newsletter of Pacific Coast Corvettes 2015 President’s Broadcast by Bruce Blank Being president of a really great Corvette club is quite an honor. The first meeting seemed to go well, and we all had a few laughs…so I thought, “I can do this.” Now, almost a week after the first meeting, the realization has hit me; that I have to write something every month! It feels like there are 12 term papers hanging over my head, about to attack me. I am an engineer, and we all know we can’t spell, much less right…see what I mean. Anyway, thank you all for the 3X5 card event ideas. Some were bolder than others, as they actually included your names, which mean you just volunteered to plan & host your idea. Thank you. We had 13 ideas that required eating or drinking; not too surprising. Yes, we have lots of gearheads in the club, as most of the 16 day trips include auto museums, performance shops or just driving for lunch. There were 13 fun sounding “Events”, with 3 beach parties, Inside This Issue a wine-drinking-card-party, a wine-drinking-GirlBirthdays and Anniversaries 2 Scout-cookie-eating-party, a crazy-shorts-bowling Vice President – Ray Marshall 3 night etc. And, 4 multi-day road trips, to cool places. 4 So, PCCers, pick one of the new events, plan it, tell us PCC Welcome Wagon PCC Event Suggestions 5 about it, so we can socialize. Oh, I almost forgot. One of the 3X5 cards had this From the PCC Newsletter Editor 6 nice Birthday message…unsigned, of course. PCC Awards Banquet By Ray Marshall Memories - 13th Annual San Juan Car Show By: Jim Coticchia February Meeting Minutes PCC Calendar For Sale Event Flyers . 7 13 17 19 20 21 Corvette Waves Page |2 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ 2016 PCC Officers President: Bruce Blank 949-412-3520 Vice-President: Ray Marshall 949-786-8365 Treasurer: Joe Gildner 949-218-7725 Secretary: Carol Gates 949-702-9372 Sergeant at Arms: Karen Hougland 949-636-5537 Historian: Dave Hennings 714-970-0704 Hospitality Chair: John Iest 949-770-2520 Awards Chair: Jim & Diane Carter 714-649-3002 Editor: Nancy Marshall 949-786-8365 Meetings Pacific Coast Corvettes meets the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00p.m. We meet at Fuddrucker’s Restaurant in Lake Forest. The restaurant is located on El Toro Rd. The address is: 23621 El Toro Road, the phone number is: 949 830-7210 Business Location Pacific Coast Corvettes 23785 El Toro Rd #501 Lake Forest, CA 92630-4762 Telephone: 714 272-2544 WEB Page: http://www.pccvettes.org Ted Sickles 949-716-3376 Club Store: Judy Nunn—949 586-1746 Affiliation National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (NCCC) Corvette Waves Corvette Waves is published monthly, within two weeks after each meeting. Contributions should be received no later than ten day after the monthly meeting. They can be given to Nancy Marshall. Display advertising is accepted at the discretion of the editor. Yearly rates are $50 for a business card, $75 for a quarter page, and $100 for a half page. Articles presented in Corvette Waves reflect the opinion of the authors, not necessarily the views of the editor or Pacific Coast Corvettes. Pacific Coast Corvettes and its editor seek to publish accurate information but do not assume responsibility in the event of claim of loss or damages resulting from publication. February Birthdays Bruce Blank Jill Schlatter John Hill Howard Rockoff Pat Snyder Steve Radigan Cate Riggs Jan Lane Patricia (Pat) Dufau Ulla Barr Hau Nguyen Gail Latimer Cliff Harris 2/1 2/2 2/3 2/4 2/4 2/9 2/14 2/14 2/14 2/17 2/18 2/18 2/23 February Anniversaries Rick & Judy Marseilles Ted & Penny Sickles Peggy & Jim Whiteaker Gene & Vickie Insley 2/5 2/14 2/20 2/20 Corvette Waves Page |3 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ A Word From Our Vice President Ray Marshall Each year the PCC event calendar starts off with few events on the calendar. This month, like all the Februarys of the past, the calendar is starting to pick up many events. The calendar of events is on the website at pccvettes.org and is updated as things are scheduled. If you would like to host an event let me know what the event is and when you want to hold it. We need to make sure we don’t create scheduling conflicts. Events can be small or large. I hosted an event at the Marconi Museum in Tustin. We caravanned from the Citrus café to the museum, a distance of two blocks. We have also gone to Sedona Az. and the Grand Canyon for a four day trip. Our club is large enough to do all kinds of events. Each year there are several key events for the club, get ready and show up. We like to embarrass other clubs with the number of cars that we get to show up. Plastic Fantastic in May, an all Corvette car show on the bay in San Diego Big Bear Bash in June/July. Lake Forest July 4th parade. We decorate our cars, parade, and eat. Cambria weekend the first week end in October. Usually a great drive up, some side trips to wineries or other places, and plenty of socializing at the Sea Otter Hotel. Barb Gildner has put out a note detailing the dates and how to reserve the rooms. Cruzin’ for a Cure is advertised as the biggest single day car show in the US. This is held the OC fairgrounds in September. It is run to benefit prostate cancer research. We always have a great turn out. PCC Christmas party in December PCC Woman’s Christmas Party in December. PCC Annual Awards Banquet. OK, let’s be careful out there. Ray Marshall [email protected] Corvette Waves Page |4 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ PCC Welcome Wagon PCC welcomes our newest members, Jeff & Debbie Rakowitz, who were voted in at our January meeting. Debbie grew up in Downey and Jeff grew up in Lakewood. They currently reside in Mission Viejo, where they’ve lived for the past twenty years. A self-proclaimed “gear head,” Jeff owned an auto repair shop for thirty three years and did some engine building and drag racing. Always drawn to muscle cars and owning his share, Jeff had that dream of a Vette. After purchasing his 2011 Crystal Red Grand Sport, Jeff went online, searching for a club to join. We made them feel welcome at our meetings and it is with great pleasure that we introduce our newest members to the club. Debbie & Jeff enjoy traveling, hot rodding and drag racing. Sounds like a great addition to our group! Stop by their table to say hello at our next meeting. Corvette Waves Page |5 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ PCC Events Suggestions Event DESCRIPTION Author Food BBQ at Bruce's place ??? Food Breakfast at The Silverado Café & visit The Ore House Carol Deering Food Happy hour at Ruby's (train station in Orange) Food Ice cream social at Ferrell's Food Lunch / dinner Portillo's (Buena Park) Food Lunch @ Joe Jost (Laguna Beach) Food Lunch at Talaga Golf Club Food Night out at Rudy's Savana Chop House Restaurant Food Pizza & wings night @ Santoro's (Mission Viejo) Food Pizza night Food Progressive dinner Food Taco night Food Wine tasting Day Trip/Tour Auto Museum - Corvette, preferably Day Trip/Tour Car rally or poker run Day Trip/Tour Drive to Palm Springs for lunch Day Trip/Tour Getty Museum Day Trip/Tour Laguna Playhouse in August Day Trip/Tour Lunch at the Corvette Diner (San Diego) Day Trip/Tour Nethercutt Museum Day Trip/Tour Day Trip/Tour Riverside International Raceway Museum, & dinner at The Mission Inn (Riverside) Run to Big Bear or Arrowhead Day Trip/Tour Sunday drive Day Trip/Tour Topless caravan to ?? Day Trip/Tour Tour of "Old" Orange County, Fullerton, Orange, San Clemente, etc Day Trip/Tour Tour, Callaway's shop Day Trip/Tour Tour, Chip Foose's shop Event Beach party - North Beach San Clemente Event Event Beach party @ Doheny Beach) with fire rings, guitars, hotdogs, chips etc. Beach party with fire rings, guitars, hotdogs, chips etc. Event Bowling day or evening Event Casino night Event Crazy shorts night Event Dance party - Foxfire (out of business) Dave & Edy Gautchy Dave & Edy Gautchy Robin Woods Walt Kovacs Dave & Edy Gautchy Carl & Marigold Corvette Waves Page |6 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Event Giracci Vineyard tour (Silverado / Santiago Canyon) Diane Carter (714/309-6627) Event Murder mystery dinner event Vicky Kovacs Event Rancho Las Lamas - again Debbie Cavanaugh Event Scavenger hunt Event Wine & Cards night at Dave Hennings Event Wine & Girl Scout cookie paring - Girl's Night 2-5 Day Event Trip to Yosemite 2-5 Day Event Trip to Napa 2-5 Day Event Trip to Las Vegas to attend event by Las Vegas Corvette Club 2-5 Day Event Trip to Colorado to attend event bt Corvettes in the Rockies Suggestion Add members PCC joining date to roster ?? Happy Birthday, Mr. President ?? I have a cough Dave Henning John Iest Becky Lewis Editor’s Note: This is my very first newsletter. Hope you like it. Big thanks to Jim Coticchia and to Ray for their articles. Thanks, Bruce, for submitting your President’s Blog so quickly. Jim Coticchia, Walt Kovacs, Ellis Delameter and Dave Hennings contributed some great photos. Huge thanks to my sweet husband & mentor Ray for his patience & good humor. I have a lot to learn. This is an adventure for me and you’re all along for the ride! Happy Valentine’s Day Corvette Waves Page |7 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ PCC Awards Banquet by: Ray Marshall January 23, 2016 PCC is really a social club centered on a shared love for America’s sports car, the Chevrolet Corvette. Many times I have used a little slogan to express the club motto, “We don’t work, we have fun”. We have a lot of fun. Behind the scenes there needs to be people who put forth an effort to keep the club functioning and organize the events that the group attends. Each year the President of the club holds an awards banquet to recognize those folks that do the work required to make the club fun. Note: some folks are honored for their dubious achievements during the year that provide specific outbreaks of laughter, usually at their expense. This is the President’s banquet. There is also an awards committee that organizes the specific awards and their presentation. This year Gene Insley was the president and Laurie smith was the awards chairperson. Gene could not make the event so Terry Smith stood in for him. The Awards Banquet was held at the Orange County Mining Company. We have had the banquet at that facility for several years now. It seems to work out well for us. The evening starts with some volunteers setting up the audio/visual equipment, the awards and the place settings. When the big bell rings, the bar opens. This year all participants were given two free drink coupons as part of the package. Once the bar opened, the food started coming out. A fine assortment of appetizers was consumed by the masses. While the drinks and appetizers were consumed, there was plenty of socializing going on. Some people are very good at standing and talking while others choose to sit and talk. The common theme is the talking. Food and the Orange County Night Skyline Club Members Queue up Early and Often at the Bar A Real Pro, Ken can Walk and Talk with Two Drinks Corvette Waves Page |8 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Guess who is working and who is drinking After drinking and eating our focus turned to … drinking and eating some more. The delicious buffet was laid out before us and the tables lined up one by one to make sure nothing was left behind. The room usually gets pretty quiet while the dinner is consumed. I noticed something else that happened during dinner, Dave Hennings who provided the pictures didn’t provide any dinner pictures. I guess he was busy eating. Corvette Waves Page |9 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ After dinner and dessert the real meat of the banquet started. Laurie Smith began giving out awards for interesting quotes that were recorded during the year. Note: be careful what you say and do at club events, someone may be watching and you may get an award. Here is a list of some of the awards that were given out for captured quotes. “Harold Brewski” Who said it? Ken James: Potato Chip Brain Award “Flat Tire, Oh, Oops I got a flat tire and was late to the event I planned.” Who said it? Gail Latimer: Flat Tire Award “What do you mean the Toll Road device did not beep? But officer my new plates for my car haven’t come yet.” Who said it? Gene Insley: Stingray Award “I take pictures, I don’t dance.” Who said it? (By the way, I have pictures to prove differently.) Dave McCue: Dancing Angel Award “The 1999 pictures have been scanned.” Who said it? Ted Sickles: Mr. Technology Award “What do you mean we have to drive through several counties to get to this winery? Who planned this event?” Who said it? Everyone who attended. Gary and Jan Lane: Innovation Award “Best Jugs in Town. I can hardly wait to buy that shirt. How tight can I wear it?” Who said it? I will not tell but wish Judy Nunn had been there. She would have loved the shirts. Judy Nunn: Mona Lisa Award. “We are going for ice cream, forget wine.” Who said it? Ray and Nancy Marshall: No Whining Award. “I run every morning. I run to the bathroom as fast as I can.” Who said it? Joe Gildner: Keep Calm Award Sheryl Brunski: James Bond Award “Potato Chip Brain” Who said it? Harold Brunski: Potato Chip Brain Award. Corvette Waves P a g e | 10 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The next item on the agenda was recognizing the people who had put on events during the year. We had quite a few folks who had contributed to the enjoyment of all. 26 event organizers were recognized for their efforts to plan more than 40 events for the year of 2015. They were given a See’s gift certificate to thank them. Some have agreed to organize the same event again PCC still needs members to organize other events for 2016, see Ray Marshall to get it on the calendar. The PCC Board was thanked for their dedication and hard work with a crystal decanter for water, ice tea or possibly wine. The new board came forward and Bruce Blank asked everyone to be patient with them since most of them are new in their role. The Old Board Arch was given a special award for his two years of patience and diligence in keeping the treasury in the black. The New Board The New President, Bruce Corvette Waves P a g e | 11 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ The evening ended with a Scavenger hunt/musical chairs: Ed Moore’s Table won, Ray took second. There were also gifts given out based on the date of the first Corvette. June 30, 1953 first Corvette crossed the manufacturing line. Bob Ensign won a gift certificate because his birthday is June 30. Peggy Whitaker born in June, 1953 also won a certificate. For each table, the person who owned the oldest Corvette took home the centerpiece, created and made by Judy Nunn and Vickie Insley. All members took home a Hot Wheels Corvette, a gift from Gene and Vickie Insley. We viewed the fireworks from Disneyland and then enjoyed music provided by “Master B”, Harold Brunski. The evening ended with the song, “Last Dance” by Donna Summers. Thank you to Gene and Laurie for a great awards banquet. We didn’t break too much stuff so maybe they will let us back again. Ed and Trish have retired from the club and we will miss them. Corvette Waves P a g e | 12 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ It was good to see Dave Johnson Back after a Long Absence Corvette Waves P a g e | 13 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Memories - 13th Annual San Juan Car Show By: Jim Coticchia February 6, 2016 This show was for the Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort. (CARE) Early registration was $30 which helps support various programs such as the Boys and Girls Club of Capo Valley, Boys and Girls Scouts, Marine Corp families and much more. It was a great crisp morning when we left and it turned out to be an even better day. The weather was absolutely perfect. I lost the caravan as they blew thru the first light; so much for being the last car. After the light changed I wasn’t sure how to get to the field, as I drove I saw a silver C-5 so I followed it……you guessed it - he wasn't going to the show. I kept driving and saw a staging area for another club. Finally circled the field and 20 minutes later we were all set. Corvette Waves P a g e | 14 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ I was told there were 400 cars! PCC had 20 cars at the show, and that The South Orange County Hot Rod Assoc. was first with 30 cars entered. You could see everything from Austin Healys to V.W. campers. You name it and it probably was there. The activity of 600 people came to a halt as a young lady preformed a great touching rendition of our National Anthem. PCC had 7 Judges: Don McGee - Head Judge Bill Colvin Walt Kovacs Ken James Bob Satterwhite Terry Fletcher Carole Deering All but one judge were PCC members. PCC won two Best In Show Awards: Joe Gildner - Super Vette Phil Cohen -C7-ZO6 who is working toward becoming a member Both these cars drew a lot of crowd attention!!! No matter what your memory is it was at the show…. cars like….Mustangs-low rider trucks- 63 Vettes-67 Vettes and a 67 Gray Charger- I remember that model well. I was 22 and had a 67 Charger Candy Apple Red. There were two drones taking in the action. They also had a large covered seating area to keep you out of the sun. There were plenty of venders along with silent auctions and prize raffles. Barb Gildner walked away with two large buckets of prizes. The Frisbee dogs entertained with several shows. The show also had a large law enforcement presence. Corvette Waves P a g e | 15 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Henry could be seen getting his 2015 Torch Red C-7 ready for the show. Becky made sure he didn't miss anything. You'll want to see his car it’s beautiful. Gary’s 67 Maroon Conv looked good in the sun. Patti (mother of the groom) Smith navigated well on crutches. I thought this was the right place to put Bruce’s idea about meeting a club member to use. I went over and introduced myself to Ellis Delameter as he detailed his 2013 Cyber Gray Metallic Grand Sport Coupe. We had a nice conversation as he showed me around his car. It was sharp looking. I then met Scooter who was with Debbie and Zack Cavanaugh. He and his bed fit great into the back of the 2015 C-7. Todd Bonet was spotted deciding whether he should buy a Z06. Our Awards co-chair Jim Carter, wearing his cowboy hat, was seen relaxing and enjoying the sun next to his 2015 Torch Red Coupe. The word was that both the Bloody Marys and Hot Dogs were tasty. This truly was an event for the young and the young at heart. THIS TRULY WAS A GREAT EVENT!!!!🚕 The next big event is 2/20 Kick Tires Breakfast-8am Knowlwood (5 freeway and Sand Canyon) Several Interesting Events in March— —check the calendar!!! Corvette Waves P a g e | 16 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Alien Vehicles Porsche with Corvette Motor Corvette Waves P a g e | 17 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ PACIFIC COAST CORVETTES General Meeting Minutes February 3, 2016 President Bruce Blank called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Fuddruckers on El Toro Rd. in Lake Forest. All new and old members were welcomed. This is Bruce’s first meeting as our 2016 President. Bruce recognized what a great job Gene, and all of the Board Members did for 2015 recognizing each individually. Bruce then introduced the PCC Board for 2016. President Bruce Blank Vice-president Raymond (Ray) Marshall Treasurer Joe Gildner Secretary Carol Gates Sgt-at-Arms Karen Hougland Historian Dave Hennings Hospitality Chair. John Iest Awards Chair. Diane Carter Awards Chair. James (Jim) Carter Editor Nancy Marshall In an effort to get us to know more of our members we could hold more events. They can be small events. Bruce asked us to use the index cards on our table to list ideas to allow us to hold more social get togethers, it could be things like Taco Tuesday or pizza parties ETC. This will allow us to meet more of our members. This was accepted as a good idea. The clubs portion of 50/50 raffles will be used for our year end charity donations. Club Report Secretary: Nothing to report. Hospitality: John Iest announced birthdays and anniversaries for the month of February. It was requested by all that John not sing. Sergeant at Arms: Karen Hougland reviewed the point system for the benefit of guests and prospective members. New Prospective member Mike Jakes introduced himself. Lives in M.V. and owns a 2001 Coupe. Club Store: Diane Carter and Judy Nunn ran the store auction which netted $244. Judy does have PCC hats. As always she can get your own shirts and jackets embroidered. Treasurer: Joe Gildner reported that we had an income of $2,168 expenses of $5,375.20 and outstanding/pending items of $12. Ending adjusted balance of $6,641.58. As of February 1, 2016 Pacific Coast Corvettes (PCC) has elected new officers. The officers charged with managing the PCC account at US Bank are: Bruce Blank-President and Joe Gildner Treasurer. These names Corvette Waves P a g e | 18 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ should be added as authorized signatures. The following names should be removed from the account as necessary: Dan Katz, Cate Riggs, Gene Insley, David Archard, Ken James, Terry Smith. John Coon is no longer a member of PCC and should no longer be on our account. His name remains solely for the purpose of maintaining the bill pay addresses. Historian: Dave Hennings will use new rooster to determine what pictures he needs. Thanks to Ted Sickles for using a new slide show program to display the Awards Banquet pictures. Laurie Smith then presented awards to those who weren't at the A/B. She also had a thank you gift for Henry and Becky for their work with the Second Harvest food bank, Editor: Ray Marshall thanked all individuals for great input for the newsletter and then handled over his position to Nancy who reminded us all to send her articles for the newsletter. Ray then reviewed upcoming events. February 2016 6 Sat 13th Annual Car Show in San Juan Capistrano, PCC Coordinator: Ken James (949- 683-6441) 20 Sat Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)...no signup, just show up. Coordinator: Ken James [email protected] March 2016 2 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest 5-6 Sat-Sun Dana Point Harbor Car Show, PCC Coordinator: Gene Insley (949-636-9845) 12 Sat Kone Killer Autocross & BBQ, 9am-5pm, in Indio, PCC Hosts: Bruce & Patty Blank (949-455-0747) 19 Sat Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)...no signup, just show up. PCC Coordinator: Ken James April 2016 4 Mon PCC at Angels vs Cubs, PCC Coordinator: Harold Brunski (949-472-8194) 6 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest 17 Sun Winery Visit in Rancho Bernardo area (San Diego County). PCC Hosts: Rick & Marcey Alpert (949-830-2640) Old Business: None Sergeant at Arms: Fines were handed out at the meeting for not wearing club name badges. 50/50 Raffle: Won by in the amount of $110.00 by Nancy French. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM Corvette Waves P a g e | 19 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ PCC Calendar of Events February 2016 20 Sat Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)…no signup, just show up. PCC Coordinator: Ken James [email protected] March 2016 2 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest 5-6 Sat-Sun Racing at Willow Springs PCC Coordinator: Ray Marshall (949-786-8365) 5-6 Sat-Sun Dana Point Harbor Car Show, PCC Coordinator: Gene Insley (949-636-9845) 12 Sat 19 Sat Kone Killer Autocross & BBQ, 9am-5pm, in Indio, PCC Hosts: Bruce & Patty Blank (949-455-0747), Kick Tires Breakfast Meeting—8am at Knowlwood's Restaurant, Irvine (5 Freeway and Sand Canyon Avenue)…no signup, just show up. PCC Coordinator: Ken James [email protected] April 2016 4 Mon PCC at Angels vs Cubs, PCC Coordinator: Harol Brunski (949-472-8194) 6 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest 9 Sat Vette Set Car Show at Ruby's Diner, in Redondo Beach, PCC Coordinator: Mark Alter (949-218-7152) Sat-Sun Mojave Mile/Magnum 1.5 Mile Drag Racing 16 Sat UCI Car Show 7 Sun Winery Visit in Rancho Bernardo area (San Diego County). PCC Hosts: Rick & Marcey Alpert (949-830-2640) 9-10 May 2016 1 Sun Corvettes of Temecula Valley (COTV) Corvette Car Show 4 Wed PCC Monthly Meeting at Fuddruckers, in Lake Forest 15 Sun Plastic Fantastic XXXIX, in San Diego, by North County Corvette Club, PCC Coordinator: John Iest (949-770-2520) Corvette Waves P a g e | 20 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ For Sale Contact Mark Alter 949-218-7152 Corvette Waves P a g e | 21 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Events Corvette Waves P a g e | 22 February 2016 _____________________________________________________________________________________