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Allentown Area Corvette Club Vol. 17, Iss. 9 | September 2010

2009‐2010 Term (l‐r): Rich Piccirilli, Richard DeLeon, Bonnie Corona, John Shedlock, Carol Jenkins, Lou Toth, John Shedlock, Jr. (missing: Janet Mohring, Norb Szymanski, Bernie Blasko)

New Officers for 2011 The results are in from AACC’s 2010‐11 balloting. There is some “new blood” on the Board while all officer positions will “hang around” for another year ☺. Here are the results from our Aug. 25th meeting:

President: John Kostick, Jr. (incumbent)

Vice‐President: John Shedlock (incumbent)

Secretary: Carol Jenkins (incumbent)

Treasurer: Janet Mohring (incumbent)

NCCC Governor: Norb Szymanski (incumbent)

AACC Board of Directors: David Hornung and Jim Fagan (replaced Bonnie Corona and Richard DeLeon whose 2 year terms concluded)

A special thanks to our outgoing Board members for your service. Wishing everyone the best of luck in the coming club year!

Officers & Committees

President John Kostick, Jr.610‐432‐7172

[email protected] Vice‐President

John Shedlock610‐967‐5854

[email protected] Secretary

Carol Jenkins610‐317‐9277

[email protected] Treasurer

Janet Mohring610‐965‐8593

[email protected] NCCC Governor

Norb Szymanski610‐691‐3108

[email protected] Membership

**OPEN**(Tel #)(eMail)

NCM Ambassador

Richard DeLeon610‐694‐0772

[email protected] Newsletter Editors

Kevin & Michelle Minnich610‐530‐0923

[email protected] WebMaster

Bud Benton610‐252‐0989

[email protected] Events Committee Chair

Jeff Mohring610‐965‐8593

[email protected]

September Meetings & Club Events 5– Slatington Lions Club Show; Slatington, PA 8 – AACC Meeting; Blue Monkey, N.Catasauqua, PA, 8pm 18 – Corvettes for a Cure; Collegeville, PA 18 – LACC Show, Palmyra, PA 22 – AACC Meeting; Blue Monkey, N.Catasauqua, PA, 8pm

Proudly Sponsored by

Faulkner Chevy-Cadillac

298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

877-466-8315 faulknermotors.com

A A C C p r o u d l y s u p po rt s t h e

Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council

2010‐11 Term (l‐r): Rich Piccirilli, Jim Fagan, Dave Hornung, Carol Jenkins, John

Shedlock, Lou Toth, John Kostick, Jr. (missing: Janet Mohring, Norb

Szymanski, Bernie Blasko)

Allentown Area Corvette Club ‐ ‘Vetter’s Letter Vetter’s ‘Letter | Vol. 17, Iss. 9 | September 2010

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Lucky Number 13! Sunday, August 8 – Our friends to the East, Easton Area Corvette Club, again hosted their primary show at Meuser Park. Vettes for Pets XIII pre‐registrants received a custom dash plaque and special blue T‐shirt celebrating the event which benefits the Center for Animal Health & Welfare. 202 vehicles participated. AACC had one winner in the “Top 25” balloting – George Wetherhold’s C6 – and we again had the most pre‐registered club members. President Kostick promptly donated the $100 cash prize back to EACC for their most worthwhile charity. Congrats to everyone who attended because YOU made this event a success!

Join AACC on Facebook The Allentown Area Corvette Club has taken another step into the digital age by posting a Facebook page – www.facebook.com and enter “Allentown Area Corvette Club” in the search bar. Visit our page, join, and stay connected to events and fellow AACC Members!

Save The Dates… Sun, Oct. 3 – 3rd Annual Cruise for Adam, Farmersville Elementary School, Easton, PA

Sun, Oct. 10 – AACC’s Fall Corvette Classic, Sands Casino & Resort, Bethlehem, PA (see p.7)

Fri, Nov. 12 – Dinner (TBD) & Sha Na Na Concert, Penn’s Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA

Tue, Nov. 30 – Last day to pay your 2010‐11 Dues without being dropped from membership (p. 5)

Sat, Dec. 11 – AACC Holiday Party at The Barnhouse Restaurant, Bath, PA

OUR NEW & POTENTIAL 2010 MEMBERS…

Ron Chubirka ....................................................... ’77 Coupe Allentown, PA Former Club: LVCA Dennis Kuhns ............................................... ’09 Convertible Orefield, PA Wesley Hock ................................................. no ‘Vette (yet) Emmaus, PA James & Linda Peters .................................. ’07 Convertible Bethlehem, PA


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Show Winners At the Coopersburg Collector Car Show on Aug. 15th, Mitch Eisenhart won 1st Place with his ’63 Corvair Spyder Convertible and Ike Eisenhart took 1st with his ’66 Corvette.

August 22nd brought more trophies to the AACC camp when George Wetherhold, Dennis Phillips, and Jim Peters all won at the Wheels of Faith car show in Whitehall, PA. CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!

End of the Road for Corvette Fever The October 2010 issue of Corvette Fever magazine will be the last. The economy has left its mark on the publishing industry as Source Media Group , parent company of both Corvette Fever and Vette magazines, have consolidated publications to the latter rag. The “new” Vette will be printed on better paper, have a heavier, glossier cover, and will grow by more than 16 editorial pages to bring you more features and tech.

Current Fever subscribers will automatically receive Vette, but newsstand buyers must look for the new name.

A Change of Pace by Kevin Minnich By now you have likely noticed the newsletter looks different than it has over the past decade. Phil Weber’s life caught up with his time available to publish AACC’s newsletter, so Michelle and I resumed our prior Editorial responsibilities. New times meant a new look. We hope that you are pleased with our design and we look forward to your solicitations for information and any information or photos you can provide us.

A special thanks to Phil, Nancy, Cooper and Avia for stepping in with the ‘Vetter’s Letter while I got my work life resolved. Now it’s my (our) turn to repay the favor. Phil, good luck with your final classes and Master’s thesis. Hopefully your busy work life filled with getting things in to space leaves enough time to spend with your family. Thanks again for your support!

GM Files with SEC from GMInsideNews.com On Aug. 18, 2010, General Motors Company registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a proposed initial public offering consisting of common stock and the issuance of Series B mandatory convertible junior preferred stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the offering have not yet been determined.

NCCC Events Please support our fellow East Region NCCC clubs by participating in these events:

9/10-12: Nat’l Governor’s Meeting, St. Louis, MO

9/12: Show & Drags, Non-Sanc, CCA, Crofton, MD

9/18: 2x Fun Show, Sanc, YCCC, Manchester, PA

9/19: 2x AutoX, Sanc, CPCC/LCCC, Lancaster, PA

9/25: Regional Meeting, Grantville, PA

9/26: 3x AutoX, TCV, Sanc, Location TBD

10/3: Fun Show, Sanc, LCCC, Lancaster, PA

10/9: 2x Concours, Sanc, CVCC, Location TBD

10/10: 3x Fun Show, Sanc, AACC, Bethlehem, PA

10/16: 3x Fun Show / 3x Rallye, Sanc, FSCC, Ocean City, MD

10/23: 3x Rallye, Sanc, GBV, Location TBD

10/30: 7x High-Speed AutoX, Sanc, HRCC, Location TBD

10/30: 3x Night Rallye, Sanc, PCCC, Location TBD

For more information on NCCC events, contact AACC’s Governor, Norb Szymanski (610‐691‐3108, [email protected])


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Corvettes at Carlisle 2010 Carlisle is all about Corvettes the last weekend in August each year. You really have to see it to believe it…

Lance Miller got the Burnout Contest started with an incredible show. Frank Shuletsky’s keys fell in his trunk. Carlisle Maintenance came to the rescue.

Bob Gredlics, AACC Lifetime member, had his 1960 in the tribute display. How badly do you need parts for a 2008?


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AACC Walks, Talks, and Drinks Beer! Saturday, August 14 – AACC members headed to Pottsville, PA to tour Yuengling – America’s Oldest Brewery. We had the first private group tour of the day and after a short staging in the Gift Shop, we headed down towards the historic caves. Unfortunately, the Pottsville facility only operates weekdays, so we couldn’t see the bottling and canning lines running, but all was explained in detail and at least it was easy to hear our your host. The tour lasted about 45 minutes and concluded in the bar area – where all got two samples of their choice of brew (or birch beer). Thanks to Jim Fagan for organizing the event – including the after‐lunch on our trip home at the 50’s‐style diner!

2010-2011 Membership Renewal Form Lifetime Members: Please complete/return this form so your contact information remains current. Name:

Spouse & Dependents under age 18 (if any):

Mailing Address:

City: State: ZIP:

Tel: (_____) _____‐_______ eMail:

Corvette Year(s)/Style(s) Currently Owned:

All dues levels paid after 9/30/2010 are subject to $5 surcharge.

Anyone renewing after 11/30/2010 will be required to reapply as a new member and pay another initiation fee.

Status Fee Qty. Total Primary Member $25 ____ $_______ Spouse / Significant Other $15 ____ $_______ Dependent $ 5 ____ $_______ LIFETIME $ 0 ____ $_______ TOTAL ENCLOSED: $_______

Make checks payable to “AACC”. Information form must accompany

payment. Present to club Treasurer, Janet Mohring, or mail to PO Box 522,

Whitehall, PA 18052

NCCC-Sanctioned

ER-118-090 ER-118-091 ER-118-092

Date: Sunday, October 10, 2010

Location: Sands Casino, Bethlehem, PA

Time: Registration Opens at 9:30am Voting from 11am to 1pm Awards at 3pm

EXCITEMENT ALL DAY!!

This is our second Triple Event: Participant Judged (27 trophies), Celebrity Judged (4 trophies), and Best Poker Hand (3 trophies)

Participant judging classes are by Corvette Generations (AACC member cars are in separate voting classes)

Gen1 (‘53-’62) Gen2 (‘63-’67) Gen3 (‘68-’82) Gen4 (‘84-’96) Gen5 (‘97-’04) Gen6 (‘05-’11) Modified (All) AACC (‘53-’82) AACC (‘84-’11)

Pre-Registration

Participant Judged: $15 Celebrity Choice: $15

Poker Hand: $10 All 3 Shows: $35

Pre-Registration due by Oct. 4

After Oct. 4:

PJ $20 / CC $20 / PH $15 / All $45

Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac-Saab is the

proud sponsor of the Allentown Area

Corvette Club. Be sure to check out the

new and used Corvettes they will have on

display!

Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac-Saab

298 Stoke Park Road • Bethlehem, PA 18017 • www.faulknermotors.com

Proceeds benefit the Lehigh Valley

Military Affairs Council

YOU MUST BE YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO ENTER THE SANDS

Mail check or money order to:

“Allentown Area Corvette Club”

c/o Susan Hornung

3235 West Congress Street

Allentown, PA 18104

Please print legibly.

Name

Street

Car Year

City State Zip

Telephone

Signature

Club Affiliation

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac-Saab, and/or Sands Casino & Resort are not responsible for loss or injury to me or my property anytime during this show. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide and pay my own insurance.

PARTICIPANT

JUDGING CLASS:

Gen1 (‘53-’62)

Gen2 (‘63-’67)

Gen3 (‘68-’82)

Gen4 (‘84-’96)

Gen5 (‘97-’04)

Gen6 (‘05-’11)

Modified (all yrs)

AACC (‘53-’82)

AACC (‘84-’11)

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NCCC Member Number AACC Cars:

Directions to From Philadelphia:

Follow Northeast Extension / I-476 to Exit 56 for the Lehigh Valley. Follow signs for I-78 East, and take the I-78 East to Exit 67. Follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

From Harrisburg: Take 81 North to I-78 East to Exit 67. Follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

From New York City and North Jersey: Take I-78 West to Exit 67 in PA. Follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

From Reading and Lancaster: Follow Route 222 North to 78 East. Take exit 67 and follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

From Scranton and Wilkes-Barre: Follow 476 South to Exit 56 for the Lehigh Valley. Follow signs for I-78 East, and take I-78 East to Exit 67. Follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

From the Poconos:

Follow 33 South to I-78 West. Take I-78 West to Exit 67. Follow 412 North for 1.5 miles. . .

. . . then follow to Bus Parking, behind the garage.

Emeril’s Chop House • St. James Gate Irish Pub and Carvery • The Market Gourmet Express • Cobalt Café

The Sands offers these dining options

Participant-Judged............... $15

Celebrity-Judged ................. $15

Poker Hand ......................... $10

ALL 3 EVENTS.................... $35

SHOW PRE-REGISTRATION

Pre-Registration due 10/4/10

After 10/4, pricing is $20/$20/$15/$45

GAMING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER.


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NCM News & Events Quick Look at the NCM!

• Admission Prices: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth (6‐16), Under 6 Free, Family (same household) $25, Active Military Free. Various discounts and coupons available. Group rates offered for 15 or more people.

• Hours: Open everyday, 8am‐5pm Central.

• Holidays We Are Closed: Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day

• Getting Here: I‐65 to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Exit 28. Turn left at first stoplight. Two entrances.

• Current Special Exhibit: Serene to Extreme: Modified Corvettes

V.I.P. Plant and Museum Tour Discount Extended For the first time ever, the Corvette Museum is offering a discount on V.I.P. Corvette Plant and Museum tours! Guests who book and use their tour by August 26, 2010 will save $50 off the regular price!

Regular price of tours is $250 and includes up to four people in a group. Special pricing now until August 26 is $200. Additional persons are $50 each. Mention this special offer when booking.

New Driving Simulators Open The National Corvette Museum has welcomed two new driving simulators to the Performance Area! The simulators are open daily 8am to 4:30pm to Museum visitors and included with regular admission. Guests can reserve a 15 minute block of time on a simulator at the admissions counter. The simulators are an educational tool and guests must be at least 16 years of age or have a valid learner's permit or drivers license to operate them. Guests of any age are welcome to observe.

Find out even more NCM news online at www.CorvetteMuseum.com or call 1.800.53.VETTE(538.3883) © National Corvette Museum 2010 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Current NCM Raffles 2011 White GS Cpe 3LT, 500 tix @ $250 ...................................... Sep. 3

2011 Black Conv. 3LT, Unlim. tix @ $10 ....................................... Sep. 4

2011 BYO GS or $50k, 1000 tix @ $200 ...................................... Sep. 16

2011 BYO Z06 or GS or $60k, 500 tix @ $400 ............................. Sep. 30

2010 Special Edition Crystal Red GS Conv., Unlim. tix @ $20 ..... Oct. 10

Hawaiian Cruise for 2 + airfare (Feb. 26‐Mar. 5, 2011) 400 tix. @ $50 .................................................................. Oct. 28

2010 NCM Events Sept. 16-18 – Z06 Fest Sept. 22-25 – Pace Car Renion Oct. 4 – Autobahn HPDE Nov. 4-6 – Vets n’ Vettes


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Corvette Classifieds If you have something Corvette‐related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad. We will make all efforts to run your ad until the item sells. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610‐530‐0923.

Neither Allentown Area Corvette Club nor the Newsletter Editor(s) are responsible for ad content or for any exchanges as a result of ads published.

1993 40th Anniversary Corvette –Offered on consignment at $21,000.

(Patrick Regan @ Faulkner, 866‐457‐4666 x.1143, [email protected])

Corvettes at Carlisle Vendor Spaces – Spaces IB‐24 and IB‐25, not far from the Grandstands. $90 each.

(Joy Stear, 610‐392‐4496)

1977 Corvette – Very good condition, less than 78,000 miles. The brown paint is fair. AT, PW, T‐tops, the engine is

super clean. Pictures upon request. $9,000 obo. (Edwin Torres, [email protected])

NEW 2011 Grand Sport Coupe 3LT, Supersonic Blue Met. & Titanium Gray, 6spd, #101052 ................. $64,765

NEW 2011 Grand Sport Coupe 3LT, Veolocity Yellow & Ebony, Auto, #101457 ...................................... $71,015

NEW 2011 Grand Sport Convertible 3LT, Crystal Red Met. & Titanium Gray, Auto, #101457 ............... $76,315

NEW 2010 Convertible 2LT, Blade Silver Met. & Ebony, Auto, #101003 ................................................ $60,820

NEW 2010 Convertible 2LT, Cyber Gray Met. & Titanium, Auto, #103546 ............................................ $60,970

USED 2005 Coupe, Daytona Sunset Orange Met & Cashmere, Auto, 37,472mi., #1406 ........................ $29,795

Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac Saab Bethlehem, PA

298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

Sales: (866) 457-4666 Service: (877) 413-1496 Fax: (610) 861-0575 www.FaulknerMotors.com

AACC members and immediate family members are entitled to

some super discounts on purchases/ leases, parts and

service at Faulkner. See a Club officer for program specifics.

Allentown Area Corvette Club P.O. Box 522 Whitehall, PA 18052

Faulkner Chevy-Cadillac 298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017 877-466-8315

faulknermotors.com

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00pm in the Palm Room (upstairs) at the Blue Monkey, 1092‐1094 Howertown Road North Catasauqua, PA 18032 Tel: 610‐266‐1550

Meetings are held the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (see calendar on page 1).

Full menu and bar service is available after 6:30pm. No reservations are required.

Visit us on the web at:

www.AllentownCorvetteClub.com

to be sure

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