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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
JULY 2015
The Vette Set
Sponsored by
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SPECIAL EDITION
Vette Set Members at
Big Bear Bash, Page 18
OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES
The Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are always welcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) by 6:00pm Sunday following the General Meetings. General Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach. Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.
2015 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARYAnton
Wijenayake [email protected]
TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]
ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]
AWARDS BANQUET Jan Jeffreys 310-937-3787 [email protected]
BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]
John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected]
Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected]
Carolyn Shofner 310-518-3805 [email protected]
Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
N.C. MUSEUM
AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
NCCC GOVERNOR Carl Cewinski 310-341-8273 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
PROCUREMENT Debbie Jackley 714-473-0260 [email protected]
RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]
SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
SUNSHINE Marlis Popovich 310-373-6202 [email protected]
WEB MASTER John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
CAR SHOW
CHARITY
We're about half way through our 50th Anniversary year, and we've had some memorable events to celebrate our Corvette ownership. As the year progresses take advantage of what your Vette Set membership offers you and participate with your friends in more Corvette activities. We have two more runs planned: A trip up to Oregon in September and one to the Albuquerque Balloon Festival in October, both planned by experienced Vette Set members that always provide well-planned and fun excursions. These events are in addition to the usual local day trips that your inventive members organize. These opportunities to enjoy your Corvette with other owners is why you joined, right? So I encourage you to take the time to take advantage of the fun that's available. Look around. We're not getting any younger!
On another note, I now have more information on the Anniversary shirt order, and will be sending you the data soon by email. If you're interested, watch for it, as we will be ordering a group order soon.
Jerry
PREZ SEZ Jerry
Clement
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SUNSHINE Marlis Popovich
50/50 DRAWING This month's collection was a very small collection. However, John LaBella won $45 and the Club received $45. John has won this collection many times – Dec 2013 $62; April 2013 $85; August 2012 $85. Also, John has won the name badge drawing in January 2014 for $10!! Congratulations!
Rosie
JULY BIRTHDAYS: 7/2, Linda Glaza; 7/15, Oscar Amaro; 7/17, Patrick Cowley; 7/19, Walt Bacon; Karen Cewinski; and Darlene Ockerman;
7/21, Pat Giamberdino; 7/24, Jack Schauster; 7/26, Harry Barnett 7/31, Adele Masuda JUNE ANNIVERSARIES: 7/2, Sharon & Pat Cowley 7/13, Pami & Jerry Hilty 7/14, Sherry & Carlos Vivas
Marlis
VETTE SET
TOM
BEUTHIN
ROSIE’S
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson
NAME BADGE Unfortunately, Tom Beuthin was not present to win $130 for the name badge drawing. Tom won $30 in April 2013. Next month's drawing will be $140 for a lucky winner wearing their Vette Set badge.
NCM
AMBASSADOR George M. Person, Jr.
2015 Corvette Production Stats Released
Last Friday they received the final production stats for the 2015 model year Corvettes. The final 2015 rolled off the line on Wednesday, June 17, and the first 2016 started on June 22. Here's a quick look at how the year
stacked up:
• 34,240 Corvettes Produced
• 1,049 R8C Museum Delivery Cars, the 2nd highest numbered delivered when compared to Chevrolet Dealerships
• Stingray Coupes 60.6%; Z06 Coupes 20.4%; Stingray Convertibles 14.1%, Z06 Convertibles 4.9%
• 68% had automatic transmissions
• Black wheels and black interiors were the most popular
• Arctic White was the top selling color, though if you combine Torch Red and Crystal Red then "red" is #1.
GM Announces New Corvette Plant Manager
On Tuesday GM announced that Kai Spande, Director of European Powertrain Test Facilities, Engineering Operations and Quality, will take on the role of GM Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant Manager effective September 1. Kai replaces Jeff Lamarche who was promoted to the position of Plant Manager at Flint Assembly and Stamping.
Kai has been instrumental in accelerating the implementation of GMS in the European Laps and PPO operations, and in leading a 250M Euro upgrade of the Powertrain test facilities in Turino, Italy, Ruesselsheim, Germany, and at the Dudenhoffe Proving Grounds in Germany, according to an email from GM. He has also been a key contributor and valued member of the European Powertrain Engineering staff.
Next Raffle
A 2015 Crystal Red Stringray will be awarded in the next Corvette raffle to be held on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 2pm CT. The price of the tickets are $100, and the total number is limited to 1,500 tickets.
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Free Plant Tour with New Membership
Now through July 20 you can receive a certificate for a FREE GM Corvette Plant tour when you purchase a NEW individual, family or lifetime Museum membership. To take advantage of the offer online, use promo code PLANTPROMO in the "Special Instructions" box on the shipping summary page. If ordering by phone simply mention PLANTPROMO.
Browse membership options online at the Museum.
Museum Gifted Two Corvettes
After being diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer last December, Bill Engel needed to find a suitable home for two of his Corvettes. Like most Corvette owners, he didn't want to sell his cars, and he didn't want anything changed on the 1967. "I had been a member of the Museum for awhile and had been reading articles in the magazine about recent car donations," Bill said. "Donating my 1967 and 1987 was a good way to ensure the cars would be cared for."
Last Chance for Club Banners
This is the last chance for clubs to secure a spot for their banner in the NCM parking lot for 2015 – 2016. Final banner orders will be accepted through Friday, July 10.
The banners are available for a $500 donation. Clubs can submit their own artwork, or they can lay out the banner for you. When your banner comes down after 1-year you get to keep it!
Check out all the details on the Museum website, and to reserve a spot please fill out the form from the Museum and submit with payment (check or credit card).
George Person, Jr.
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A reminder to friends of the late Cindy Orrico; her services and celebration of life will take place Monday, July 13, 2015.
NCCC
GOVERNOR Carl Cewinski
Both locations are in Riverside , CA starting at 10:00 AM. Contact me for caravan information.
Cindy will be missed as a Corvette friend and in her role as West Coast Region Secretary.
Drive your Corvette and "Save the Wave!"
Governor Carl
Poker run -- O.C. Vettes
WC-325-002 Sanctioned chance rallyeClick here to see a flyer/entry form
Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-003 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-004 Sanctioned low speed autocrossClick here to see a flyer
Register at MotorSportsReg.com
Desert Breeze rallyes -- Victor Valley Vettes. Gimmick, poker and hidden time
rallyes.
WC-507-001 Sanctioned gimmick rallye
WC-507-002 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-507-003 Sanctioned chance rallyeClick here to see a flyer and entry form
9 Sun18th annual Ronald McDonald House car show at Ronald McDonald House in
Loma Linda, CA. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House.
3rd annual Hot August Days car show -- Family and Friends Corvette Club
Car show location: Vallejo Applebees parking lot, 1041 Admiral Callghan Lane
WC-549-N01 Non-sanctioned car show
15 Sat Possible 3 day event in Tacoma , WA -- Classical Glass Corvette Club
Participant's choice car show for Corvettes and pre 1975 vehicles at Connell
Chevrolet in Costa Mesa -- Corvette Super Sports. Raffles and food.Click here to see a flyer and registration form
NCCC national Convention in Lake Harmony , PA
Car show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross,
funkhana. Parties, national champions awards banquet, Convention awards
breakfast.2015 NCCC Convention web site
2015 NCCC West Coast Region CalendarSanctioned events are in red, West Coast Region events are in blue, Other events are in black
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NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-
9000
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 12180
Mariposa Rd. , Victorville , CA 92395
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
Annual Blast (6 events) in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-005 Sanctioned people's choice car show
WC-518-006 Sanctioned gimmick rallye
WC-518-007 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-008 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518=009 Sanctioned chance rallye
WC-518-R01 Regional sanctioned chance rallye
16th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County
Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa , CA .
100% of the proceeds go to the City of Hope for prostate cancer research.Cruisin' For A Cure web site
Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-010 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-R02 Regional sanctioned low speed autocross
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-
9000
Email: [email protected]
Corvette Pirates 8 day cruise to the Southern Caribbean aboard the Carnival Breeze.
Hot Wheels car show and drags, parties, theme shirt days, deck walking every
morning, much more...
Day 1: Depart from Miami , FL
Day 2: Fun day at sea
Day 3: Grand Turk
Day 4: La Romana , Dominican Republic
Day 5: Aruba
Day 6: Curaçao
Day 7: Fun day at sea
Day 8: Fun day at sea
Day 9: Return to Miami , FLCorvette Pirates web page
Corvette Pirates Facebook page
Info: Laurie " Tex " Schwab: (602) 790-5788
Reservations: Call Rocco Arpaio at Starworld Travel: (480) 948-7724 or (800) 456-
7724
September 2015
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25-26 Fri-Sat
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October 2015
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November 2015
14-15 Fri-Sat
January 2016
16-24Sat-
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This year our club decided to donate proceeds from the car show to the Automotive Department of the Southern California Regional Occupational Center (SCROC). This money was to be used for scholarships and any extra monies were to be used to purchase supplies, tools, new equipment, etc. President Jerry Clement and Laison Bonniegay Bacon gave SCROC Superintendent Laurie St. Gean our check from the car show. This year there were three scholarship recipients.
CHARITY Carolyn Shofner
Linda Tully
Jerry and Bonniegay presented SCROC Superintendent Laurie St. Gean a check for
scholarships and tools
ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton
50TH ANNIVERSARY VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
July 11 --- Rosie’s 6th ‘Females Only’ Potluck Gathering at her home at 10:30am. RSVP by
July 5th to [email protected] or call (310) 546-7216.
Oct 3-11---Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta with side trips to Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Taos. Contact Charlie ‘Chaz’ McManis at [email protected], 951-493-9330.
Oct TBA---FOXHUNT similar to Sweetheart Rally. Details to be announced.
Nov 21---Kim Foster will organize a morning coffee & donuts meet up near the Automobilia Museum off Del Amo/Alameda. From there, we’ll cruise 4-5 miles through Long Beach ending at the Cruise Honoring Our Fallen, a classic car cruise and free car show, which will be held at The Petroleum Club, 3636 Linden Ave, Long Beach from 11-3. For more info, visit website www.cruisehonoringourfallen.org
NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED SO CAL ACTIVITIES
July 11 --- NCCC 4th Annual OC Vettes Poker Run from Tustin to Mission Viejo. July 11 --- Vapor Trails Low Speed Autocross event at Santa Maria Airport. Aug 8 --- Desert Breeze Rally: Gimmick, Poker, Hidden Time, hosts: Victor Valley Vettes. Aug 16 --- Corvette Super Sports all Corvette and Pre-1975 foreign & amp; domestic car show at Connell Chevrolet, 2828 Harbor Blvd in Costa Mesa.
Sept 6 --- Disneyland Resort Half Marathon--Happiest Race on Earth. Volunteers needed to provide cars for encouragement along the route.
Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at Farmer Boys, near the 110 Freeway & Redondo Beach Bl.
Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia &Hawthorne, between Starbucks &Sizzler.
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ROSIE’S SIXTH ANNUAL
VETTE SET POTLUCK PARTY
- FEMALES ONLY -
JULY 11, 2015 10:30 am
RSVP by July 5, 2015
Rosie Gipson 20 Sausalito Circle West
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 310 546-7216
Email: [email protected]
Girls, please no high heels (hardwood floors)
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ITEMS FOR SALE C6 stock mufflers and pipes - 2006 coupe, replaced by dealer upon new car delivery, $250. Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].
Corvette car cover - blue, $50, fits C1 thru C4 (I was told). Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].
1959 Hard Top Corvette - Original. 283, four barrel, 4 speed Hurst transmission. Less than 500 miles on rebuilt engine. $59,000. 661-803-9450
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Ice cream stop in Seligman AZ on Route 66
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HISTORICAL
REPORT This year was the 33rd anniversary of the Bash. Vette Set members attending were: Linda & John Tully, Bobbie &Tom Beuthin, Santiago Sanchez, and Sharon & Pat Cowley. The event had the following activities:
Friday – car show, volleyball competition, dinner, Corvette trivia challenge; Saturday – low speed autocross, funkana, Corvette caravan around the lake, dinner; Sunday – poker rally run.
On Friday, we went to a spaghetti dinner in the patio area of the Robinhood Resort. After dinner, John & Pat participated in the Corvette trivia challenge. John did all of the heavy lifting and managed to get a team score tied for 2nd place. [Note: A far better team would have been Tom & John, who would have “ham and egged” it with Tom’s knowledge of the early model years and John’s expertise in the later years.]
Early Saturday morning, was the start of the low speed autocross at the Snow
2015 BIG BEAR BASH JUNE 26-28, 2015
Valley Mountain Resort parking lot in Running Springs. The Big Bear airport, the intended site for the autocross, was being used by aircraft to fight the Big Bear forest fire. Santiago won his division.
After the autocross, the funkana started in the Big Bear Elk’s Club parking lot. This event consisted of a two person team getting in and out of their car and running to accomplish tasks as they progressed through the course. Linda and Pat, both in need of knee surgery, opted out and formed the Sharon & John team. The other Vette Set team participating in this event was Bobbie & Tom.
Friday’s spaghetti dinner was great
Low Speed Autocross in Running Springs
A running start Bean bag throwing
Neither Vette Set team won. After this event John and Linda invited us to visit their place at Big Bear Lake where they spend half of their time during the summer.
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Linda gave us directions: “Drive around the lake and you’ll find a fabulous mobile home park with a large waterfall at the entrance. Well that’s not it. Just keep driving and you’ll find our park with our old mobile home.”
From her description, I was expecting to see Jim Rockford’s trailer with his gold Pontiac Firebird parked out in front. The reality, was that the home is very nice, quite new and came with a covered patio, golf cart, dock and fishing boat. Also, there was a red Corvette parked in front.
Linda told us that the lake was having a “half-off” sale that weekend so bargain hunters Santiago, Sharon and Pat went out for a spin around the lake.
Water gun target range Scooter ride
Cross-dressing romp around team car
Ringing the bell at the finish Portrait
Bobbie & Tom in the cross-dressing event
The reality: A new home with a Corvette in front and a welcome bear near the door
THE ROCKFORD FILES
Linda’s description: A trailer that had seen better days
THE TULLY TALES
In a laid-back manner, Linda pointed out sites on the lake, like the old style sailing ship
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Saturday evening we had dinner at the Robinhood Resort and again the dinner was very good. Awards were given out afterwards and Santiago received his plaque for winning his division. Sharon and Linda met ‘Elvis’. He told them a few weeks ago he was much thinner and had to put on extra pounds to be in character for his “Older Elvis” impersonation.
This was a fun event and could be a nice outing for our club next year. We enjoyed the change in scenery, the food was good and all of the members from Corvettes West were fun and friendly.
BIG BEAR FLASH BACK In 1989, Sharon, Patrick and I went spring skiing at Snow Valley. The sunny day turned into a snow storm so we decided to head down the hill for home. In the parking lot (the location of the 2015 Big Bear Bash Autocross), the accel- erator cable broke so we had to wait until Monday to get if fixed. We rented the last room in Running Springs at the Sher- wood Arms Motel.
On the way back from the Big Bear Bash, we stopped to check out the motel. Twenty-six years later, the motel now has a no-parking zone in front of the rooms and it looks like all of the pines close to the building were removed.
On this trip, we also took a red car with a black top but his time, there were no mechanical problems.
Pat Cowley
The end of a fun run around the lake
1st place winner, Santiago
Sharon, Elvis & Linda Tom & Bobbie
Linda & John
Pat, Patrick & Sharon at Snow
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On Sunday there was a poker rally run. After putting on a similar event with their annual Sweetheart Rally, the Tullys were finally able to participate in a rally. Their numer-ical score? They tied for 1st place.
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