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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
DECEMBER 2014
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The Vette Set
Sponsored by
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Vette Est. 1965
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.
2014 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected] PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARY Anton 310-378-6484 [email protected] George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Rob Weimer 310-416-1007 [email protected] Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected] BANQUET Jan Jeffreys 310-937-3787 [email protected]
BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected] Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected] Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected] Shofner 310-518-3805 [email protected] Cewinski 310-413-2944 [email protected]
HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]. 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] Ken Morelock 310-539-8632 [email protected]
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected] RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
SUNSHINE Marlis Popovich 310-373-6202 [email protected] MASTER John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
CAR SHOW
CHARITY
Santiago
Chavez
Greetings to The Vette Set,
Already it's December 2014, and another year of The Vette Set draws to a close. I've had a great time in being your President this year 2014. Recalling the January first meeting (plenty nervous) to the final meeting of what we the club has accomplished. The traditional Sweetheart’s Rally, to the 39th Annual TVS Car Show at Ruby’s (what a variety of GM Classics) and fun runs like trips to Fillmore & Julian.
Now we are all getting ready to celebrate 50 years as a club as we enter into the New Year, 2015. We now have a one-year only 50th Year Logo to mark this great milestone. I am looking forward to supporting President-Elect Jerry Clement as he leads our club into an exciting new year.
I want to thank all the officers and committee chairpersons that served with me to make your Club the success that it was this year (their commitment is the backbone of the club). I'm looking forward to next weekend to attend the Christmas Party organized by the Weimers. We have our Awards Banquet coming up soon, Jan. 31, 2015, so get your reservations in to Linda Tully quickly.
Thank-you all again for your support and friendship this year, and let's all pitch in to help the new administration make 2015 another memorable Vette Set year!
Remember what brings us all together: our excitement, joy and the fun of owning a Corvette! We each have a special way of bonding with our Corvette. The Vette Set is a proud club whose members have fun and take care of business.
Vettes are made to be driven…drive your Vette and enjoy the ride!
Santiago
PREZ SEZ
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NCM
AMBASSADOR
George M.
Person, Jr.
RICK HENDRICK TAKES Z06 DELIVERY AT NCM NASCAR Team Owner and Chevrolet Dealer Rick Hendrick visited the Museum on Tuesday to take delivery of the very first production Corvette Z06. Plant and Museum tours were followed by a few laps at the NCM Motorsports Park.
THREE JOIN NCM BOARD This week the National Corvette Museum Board of Directors held their quarterly meeting in Bowling Green, during which three new board members were voted in.
Paul Mariano of Huntersville, NC is no stranger to most everyone in our close-knit Corvette community as he served as the 2014 National Corvette Caravan Chairman. Paul is a Lifetime Member of the Museum and serves as the Ambassador to the Museum for the Queen City Corvette Club.
Randy Flock of Greenwich, RI is also a familiar face, having served as Captain for the New England Caravan. Randy is a Lifetime Member of the Museum and serves as the Ambassador to the Museum for the Corvette Club of Rhode Island.
Dave Heinemann of Orland Park, IL is the incoming President of the National Council of Corvette Clubs and will be filling their seat on our board. He is a Lifetime Member of the Museum and took delivery of a 2014 Corvette from the Museum this year.
Welcome Paul, Randy and Dave!
SKYDOME UPDATE This week the team has been working to level out the bottom of the sinkhole in preparation for a one foot slab of concrete. "We're going to lay that concrete down so we can lay horizontal sheet piling in there to try and seal off all of the voids, and to try and seal the outside of the cave itself," explained Project Superintendent Joe Schultz of Scott, Murphy and Daniel Construction.
The crew will also be putting in a 36" manhole to provide access to one side of the cave, even after the sinkhole is filled. "We have some ideas of future exhibits where you can see into the cave via a camera with lights, and guests would be able to maneuver the camera, so we needed access to the cave to allow us to service that equipment as needed," said Katie Frassinelli, Marketing & Communications Manager.
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George M. Person, Jr.
40TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW
The planning is going very well. We have a group of 10-14 members who meet monthly to discuss and plan this show. All Vette Set members are welcome to attend. We are open to any suggestions.
The hot items currently are:
Event Tee Shirt - Jerry Clement is heading this effort. He is having the same artist who did the Ruby's Tee do ours. The final version is almost ready. Our plan is that each Pre-Registered vehicle will receive a Tee shirt as a part of the donation. And we will provide Tee shirts for all Vette Set volunteers.
Sponsor solicitations - Linda Glaza and John La Bella are heading this effort. They have a 300+ list of potential sponsors. Letters requesting support will be mail in December.
Vendors - Rob Weimer is heading this effort. He has contacted vendors from our previous shows. If anyone has a potential vendor please let Rob have the details. Spaces are only a $35 donation.
Charity - Bonniegay Bacon is our liaison to So Cal ROC our charity for 2015.
Advertisements/Promotions - Don Popovich is sending calendar and event information to many publications which reach the South Bay audience. Look for our Banner Ad in www.socalcarculture.com.
NCCC - Carl Cewsinski has secured our sanction number WC-401-R01.
Flyer - Debbie Jackley has prepared several versions of our flyer and more to come.
Trophies - Chuck Hammer is collecting Hot Wheels for use with the trophies.
Corvette Judging - John La Bella has decided to make it a lot easier on the judges. Instead of judging the entire car, one judge will cover the interior, one will cover the exterior and one the engine. The will be several teams to insure all Corvettes are judges in a timely fashion.
Other Car Show Volunteer positions will ramp up in 2015. If you would like to volunteer for any Car Show leadership position please let us know.
John Tully
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CAR SHOW &
50TH ANNIVERSARY
John
Tully
NAME BADGE DRAWING
50-50 DRAWING The 50/50 raffle collection for this month was $155. As I was going to the back of the meeting area to ask Kurt Swanson to pull the lucky ticket, Rob Weimer “mouthed” to Ron Knight who was sitting in the front row that he wanted to win. Well, thanks to Kurt’s magic hand, Kurt pull- ed Rob’s ticket and Rob won $77 while the Club received $78. The last time that Rob won was 5/13 and received $82; while his wife, Jeanette, won on 3/14 $75. Since Rob is our Sergeant of Arms and was sitting towards the front of the room, Jeanette wasn’t close enough to confiscate the money. Well, congratulations to Rob!!!.
VETTE SET
BOB
GIBBS
Rosie
Gipson
ROSIE’S
RAFFLE
Marlis
Popovich SUNSHINE
Rosie
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The name badge drawing for this month was $60. Normally, the Gibbs usually attend the monthly meeting; however, this month they were in Wisconsin visiting their son. Unfortunately, for Bob Gibbs, he missed out winning the name badge drawing. Therefore, next month’s amount will be a BIG $70 for a lucky Corvette member.
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES: Ken Morelock, 12/13
Elaine & Paul Benthuys, 12/28
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS: 12/02, Linda Tully…………………… 12/08, Jacqueline Schauster….. 12/09, George Butts………………. 12/09, Charlie McManis………….
12/24, Sharon Cowley 12/24, Careen Hammer 12/24, Carlos Vivas 12/26, Elaine Benthuys
50th VETTE SET ANNIVERSARY CAR BANNER I have had a 50th Anniversary car banner made. If you would like one for your Vette they will cost $10-$12 each depending on the quantity ordered. They should be available in many colors to compliment/contrast your Vette color. They are easily applied and removed. They should not imprint your windshield when removed unless you ex- perience a sandstorm. I am looking for interest from members. If you could e-mail me your interest, [email protected], I will collect names and probably commitments in January.
John Tully
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Marlis
"Thanks to all Vette Set members and
guests who donated toys for "Cheer for
Children". Ruby's was very, very happy
to collect the toys from The Vette Set, "You
are the Best" said Manager Kim. Left to
right are Chuck Hammer, Raul Rodriguez,
John Tully, and our Pres. Elect Jerry
Clement.“
John Tully for Carolyn & Karen
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The "secret" code identifier for our NCCC sanctioned car show next April is WC-401-R01, not C7 Z06 or C6 F55 or C7 Z51 or LT-1 or any other combinations. Next month there will be more detail in the WC Region Calendar. Wow! "Next month" means that 2014 is winding down and our 50th club anniversary year of 2015 will be here soon. It will be an exciting year for Vette Setters in the way of activities and NCCC events to participate in. Here's wishing you and your families a happy and safe holiday season. Drive your Corvette carefully and watch out for wayward elves and slippery reindeer "stuff" on the roads! Drive your Corvette and "Save the Wave!“
Governator Carl
NCCC
GOVERNOR
Carl
Cewinski
Carolyn Shofner
Karen Cewinski CHARITY
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Corvette Pirates of the Carribbean 7 day cruise on the Carnival fun ship Pride,
departing from Tampa , FL and visiting:
Costa Maya , Mexico
Belize
Mahogany Bay , Isla Roatan
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands .
Reservations: Rocco at Starwood Travel (480) 948-7724 or (800) 456-7724Info: Laurie " Tex " Schwab (602) 790-5788 Email: [email protected]
Corvette Pirates web site
Corvette Pirates Facebook page
12th annual CARE (Capistrano Animal Rescue Effort) car show at the Community
Center/Sports Park in San Juan Capistrano, CA.Click here to see a flyer
Click here to register
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Arrowhead Country Club, 3433 Parkside
Dr., San Bernardino, CA 92404
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-
9000
Email: [email protected]
?-?Sat-
Sun
Two non-sanctioned autorcrosses at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio , CA
-- Palm Springs Corvette Club. Vettes vs. Vipers challenge. Charity fundraising
event.
NCCC West Coast Regional Convention at the Silverton Casino, Las Vegas , NV
Track day at Spring Mountain -- Friday
More details to come as they become availableInfo: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
Click here to see a preliminary flyer
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9000
Email: [email protected]
NCCC West Coast Region Calendar
Sanctioned events are in red, West Coast Region events are in blue, Other events are in black
25-26 Fri-Sat
27-28 Fri-Sat
March 2015
April 2015
10-12Fri-
Sun
31 Sat
February 2015
7 Sat
January 2015
25-1Sun-
Sun
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Governator Carl
2 Sat Two autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
3 Sun Participant's choice car show in Temecula , CA -- Corvettes of Temecula Valley
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 15363
Culver Dr , Irvine , CA 92604
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
31 Sun Car show -- Pomona Valley Corvette Association
7 SunParticipant's choice car show -- O.C. Vettes. Note that you must register for the
Huntington Beach Concours in order to participate in this event.
26-28Fri-
SunBig Bear Bash
11 Sat Poker run -- O.C. Vettes
11 Sat Two autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
15 Sat Possible 3 day event in Tacoma , WA -- Classical Glass Corvette Club
15 Sat Car show in Alameda , CA -- Family and Friends Corvette Club
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
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]
25-26 Fri-Sat Annual Blast (6 events) in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
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
15 Sat Two autocrosses in Santa Maria , CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza , St. Louis , MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-
9000
Email: [email protected]
26 Sat
October 2015
November 2015
14-15 Fri-Sat
September 2015
12-13 Fri-Sat
19 Sat
June 2015
July 2015
August 2015
22-27Sat-
Thu
May 2015
9 Sat
The Vette Set Activities Calendar-December, 2014 December 4 --- General Meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
December 13 – 6pm Christmas Party at the Green Onion in San Pedro with details in the Vette Set Gazette.
December 17 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm. Bring your researched club run ideas to Mimi’s Café, 25343 Crenshaw Bl, Torrance 90505.
January 8 --- General Meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
January 21 ---Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm: Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, 5267 W. Rosecrans Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
January 31 --- Annual Awards Banquet at Ports of Call Restaurant, San Pedro. $50 per person, includes dinner. Jan Jeffries is in charge of this event.
February 14, 2015 ---Vette Set Sweetheart Club Run, led by the Witfords and the Tullys. Details TBA.
February 21, 2015 --- Aero polishing products has offered a Show Shine sample detail tech day for our club members. Rob Weimer will lead the group. Aero products will be a vendor at our 2015 car show.
February, 2015 (TBA) --- Carl and Karen will lead a run to the Ronald Reagan Library’s special exhibit Amazing Automobiles. Details will follow.
April 18, 2015 ---The Vette Set’s 40th Annual Car Show-All GM Cars and Trucks at Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach!!
April 28 thru May 8, 2015 --- "TVS 50th Anniversary Tour" departs from the Palm Desert area with other clubs participating. Contact Carl Cewinski.
ACTIVITIES Jennifer
Walton
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Non-Vette Set Sponsored So Cal Activities
December 7th --- 11th Annual Motor4toys Charity Car Show, 6:30am-noon at the Anthem Building in Warner Center, 21555 Oxnard St, Woodland Hills, 91367. Please bring at least one new, unwrapped toy worth at least $10. FREE event.
April 9-11, 2015 --- NCCC West Coast Regional Convention at the Silverton Casino, www.silvertoncasino.com, (866)722-4608, CODE: NCC0410. Price: Wed, Thurs, Sun is $59 plus tax. Fri & Sat are $79 plus tax. No resort fees. Contact Cindy (714)932-1881, [email protected] or Joe Orrico at (949)500-8024, [email protected]
Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at PCH & Crenshaw, behind Wienerschnitzel.
Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.
Coffee & Cars --- 1st Saturday of the month, 7-9am at the Peninsula Shopping Center between Starbucks and the old Burger King in PV.
RSVPay by December 5th General Meeting
Cost per person: $25 Checks payable to “The Vette Set”
Includes buffet dinner, Ice Tea, Coffee, & Fruit Punch
No Host Bar
Contacts: Rob 310-941-7061
Jeanette 310-941-7062
The Vette Set’s
Annual Holiday Party Green Onion Mexican Restaurant
145 W. 6th Street, San Pedro December 13th @ 6 p.m.
D.J. Joe
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Meeting Time & Place (No Rain)
• 10 AM @ KRISPY CRÈME PARKING LOT
• 1199 W Artesia Blvd, Gardena, CA
• West of THE BEGINNING OF THE 91 FWY.
• West of Vermont Ave
Meeting Time & Place (Rain)
12 AM @ Tully’s House, (310) 378-4062
21 Roanwood Dr.
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
Questions:
Linda or John Tully
310-378-4062 or
Toni and Dick Whitford
310-410-0397
Cost:
$15/person includes Lunch
BYOB
SWEETHEART RALLEY
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015
Bring your sweetheart or come and meet a new one.
Everyone welcome!! This is a club event for everyone!!
SAVE THE DATE – WE ARE IN THE
PLANNING STAGE
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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.
ITEMS FOR SALE
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2008 Corvette For Sale. A looker for sure, Custom Classic Flames from nose to tail,
shows very well. Check out the photo to see for yourself. It is a well maintained and
has been garaged 24/7. Z-51 performance package. Carbon fiber engine cover. Mild
to wild exhaust switch mounted on driver’s visor. Tires are in very good shape. No
body damage. Minor spider cracks in the paint on the right side of nose from a
“Road Gator”. Red brake caliper covers. After market Z06 style chrome wheels. Z06
style full width spoiler. With the custom painted flames, pinstriped in lime green, this
Corvette really is a head turner. Price $30,000 firm.
Please contact Randy
for additional information
at 909-989-3579 or
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