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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE SCHUYLKILL VALLEY CORVETTE CLUB P. O. BOX 707 SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. 17972
SVCC CORVETTE GAZETTEE TTE AUGUST, 2018
In This Issue: • MINUTES • PRESIDENT'S
NOTES
• R&R CORVETTE INVENTORY
• BAM INVENTORY
• CALENDAR OF EVENTS
• THE CORVETTE ZONE
• SPONSOR INFORMATION
• BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVER SARIES.
EXECUTIVE BOARD • PRESIDENT: NANCY
KRAFT • 570-385-4431 • VP: BOB MADRIGAL • 570-385-4731 • TREASURER: BOB
SULLIVAN • 570-739-4844 • SECRETARY: MELANIE
HART 570-366-0477
BOARD MEMBERS • JACK ADAMS : 570-
943-2929 • JOHN BOSCHE :570-
385-3270
• FRANK MAHONEY: 570-366-2988
• JOHN MASKERINES: 570-622-2365
• Linda Maskerines: 570-622-2365
• Meetings are convened on the second Thursday of each month
It seems that a gentleman had too much alcohol at a party, was heading home, and was pulled over by a state trooper. Upon being tested, the fellow couldn't walk a straight line any more than he could drive one, so the trooper wrote out a ticket and had just given it to the driver before an accident in the opposite lane took his attention to more important matters. The inebriated driver, figuring that the trooper wasn't coming back to him, drove home and went to bed. he was awakened in the morning by a knock at the door, created by two more state troopers. "Are you Mr. Johnson?" the asked? He admitted that he was. "Were you pulled over at Main Street last night for driving under the influence?" Again, the man admitted that was he. "And what did you do then," the troopers asked." The man replied that he drove his car home and went to bed. "Where is your car now?" the troopers enquired. The man answered that it was in the garage. "May we see the car?" asked the troopers. The man answered, "Sure," and opened the garage. Inside the garage was the state trooper’s car.
Schuylkill Valley Corvette Club Minutes from General Membership Meeting on July 12, 2018, at Bubeck Park, Schuylkill Haven
President Nancy Kraft opened the meeting at 7:02 p.m. A motion was made by Doyle Dietz, seconded by Bruce Carey, to dispense with the reading of the June Minutes. Treasurer Bob Sullivan gave the following Report: Balance as of June 14, 2018: $4677.33 Receipts: Memberships: $ 40.00 Car Show Pre-Registration: $ 20.00 OC Corvette Weekend: $ 100.00 Total Receipts: $ 160.00 Expenses: None Balance as of July 12, 2018: $4837.33 Petty Cash: $ 307.00 A Motion to Approve the June Treasurer’s Report was made by Al Boris and seconded by Jack Adams. Vice President Bob Madrigal stated that there are 91 Members as of today. There are two (2) new members: Fred and Marie Lutkus. Correction to the June Membership: 89. Secretary Melanie Hart read a thank you letter from Catholic Charities (Pottsville Soup Kitchen). Old Business: President Kraft thanked all who signed up to make desserts for tonight’s meeting.
John Maskerines stated that the Car Show held at Fairway Chevrolet in Hazleton was well attended. He handed out flyers for the SVCC Corvette Show, as well. The Hazleton Corvette Club distributed packets to attendees. John also mentioned that the Island Car Show was a nice day. SVCC had enough members present to register and park vehicles. President Kraft noted that the Eagles Mere trip was a great day! Seven (7) cars participated in the trip to the Auto Museum and lunch at the Forks General Store.
Frank Mahoney stated that there were seven (7) cars that drove to Riverwalck. Everyone enjoyed the trip, even though there was a detour in Carbon County. The food and prices were good. Art Brown mentioned that the June 27 Cruise-In at Villa Schiano’s in Elizabethville was postponed to June 28 due to rain. Attendance was good. Cruise-In’s will continue through the Summer on the last Wednesday of every month. The next one is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. New Business: President Kraft asked the Membership if anyone had a key to the Club’s shed. It appears we are missing one. President Kraft again noted that Corvette Weekend in Ocean City, MD, will be October 11-14, 2018. The price remains the same . . . Thursday, $89 plus taxes; Friday and Saturday, $129 each plus taxes. Please contact President Kraft if you are planning on going with the Club. A deposit of $100 is due by the August meeting. There are currently six (6) couples registered. Five (5) Corvettes will be making the trek to the Black Hills Corvette Classic scheduled for July 16-22, 2018. The Cruise-In at Macungie is July 21, 2018. If you would like to go as a group with the Club, please be at the 3 C’s by 3 p.m. The “In-Vette-Tational” at the Oley Fairgrounds will be July 21, 2018. Frank & Jane Mahoney will be running a trip to the Carsonville Hotel on July 29, 2018, leaving at 1 p.m. from the Westwood Dunkin Donuts. Please contact Frank if you are interested in attending. August Trips: Stoudt’s Corvette Show is on August 5, 2018, leaving from Bridge’s Market at 9 a.m.; The Wounded Warrior/First Responder Car Show is also on August 5, 2018, leaving from Bridge’s Market at 9 a.m.; The Lebanon Area Corvette Club’s Annual Corvette/Camaro Show will be at Klick Lewis in Palmyra on August 12, 2018, leaving from the Friedensburg Bank Lot at 8 a.m.; The Great Pottsville Cruise is on August 18, 2018, leaving as a group from Wehr’s Garage at 4 p.m.; Cruise-In at Macungie on August 18, 2018, leaving at 3 p.m., from the 3 C’s; Corvettes at Carlisle on August 23-26, 2018; and R&R Car Show on August 25, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Secretary Hart asked the Membership of there are any others interested in signing up for the Flight 93 Memorial Trip on September 7-9, 2018. The Mystery Trip is being planned for the end of September/beginning of October. Vice President Madrigal noted that he ordered the trophies today for our Corvette Show. President Kraft also stated that Tom Clark will be in attendance, as well. If anyone is interested in donating money and/or items for baskets or filled baskets, please bring them to the next meeting in August or on the day of the Show. Flyers are also available to take to car shows.
Doyle Dietz stated that he was contacted by the Maryland Tourism Bureau for a Rock Fish Trip at the end of October. Boats will be available for 4, 6 or 8 people. So far, four (4) folks are going. Please contact Doyle by the next meeting if you’d like to go. The Board of Directors Meeting for July is cancelled. The next monthly General Membership Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 9, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Bubeck Park. Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. for hot dogs and dessert prior to the meeting. If there is inclement weather, the meeting will be held at the Church. A total of $50.00 was collected for the 50/50. Linda Maskerines was the winner of $25.00. Congratulations, Linda! There being no further business to come before the Membership, a Motion to Adjourn was made by Bruce Mertz and seconded by Frank Mahoney. Melanie A. Hart Secretary
From the President’s Gavel
HappyAugust,
JulywasaVERYwetmonth,butallbutoneofthescheduledtripsweresuccessfulwithbeautifulweather.OurthoughtsandprayersgotoallwhowereaffectedbyfloodinginSchuylkillCounty.
OurcondolencesandprayersgoouttothefamiliesofPeteZaharisandChipBlair.BothpassedawayinJulyandwillbemissedbySVCCmembers.
ThetripstotheRiverwalckRestaurantandCarsonvilleHotelwerealotoffun.Ifyoudidn’tattend,youmissedsomegreattrips.July16-2410peoplehadagreattimeattheBlackHillsCorvetteClassicinSouthDakota.Therewerecloseto1000participants.Theweather,beautifulsceneryandcomfortabletemperatureswerewonderful.Therewasn’tmuchdowntimebuteveryoneseemedtoenjoytheweek.Ifyouhaveneverdonethistrip,considergoingsometime.The50thanniversaryshowwillbein2021andtheypromisemanygreatevents.
TheAugustcalendarisveryfull.Pleasecheckthecalendarfordatesandtimesofmanygreatevents.
ThingsarecomingtogetherforourannualCorvetteshow.Trophiesareordered,basketsanditemsarebeinggatheredforthePick-a-TicketAuction.Onlyonemoremonthuntilthebigday.Yourhelpisneededtogatherdonations,baking,workinginthekitchen,parking,registration,andsellingtickets.Pleasedonateyourtimeforthisevent.Itisourbiggesteventtoraisemoneyforourworthycharitableorganizations.
ThenextmeetingisAugust9thatBubeckPark.Comeat6:30forhotdogsanddessert.Themeetingwillstartpromptlyat7PM.PLEASEREMEMBERYOUR$100.00DEPOSITFORTHEOCTOBEROCEANCITYTRIPISDUEATTHISMEETING.WehaveafewroomsavailablebutaftertheAugustmeeting,anyremainingroomswillberelinquished.
DriveSafely,
NancyKraft
PresidentSVCC
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND OCTOBER 11TH THRU THE 14th
FREESTATECORVETTEWEEKEND
OceanCityisalwaysalotoffun….eveninOctober!OurannualtriptoOceanCityisagreattime.Wehopeyouwillconsidercomingalongwithus.RoomsattheDaysInn,Boardwalkaregoingfastsoifyouwanttogo,pleasecontactNancyKrafttoreserveyourroom.Costoftheroomsisthesameasinyearspast.A$100.00depositisdueatourAugust9thmeeting.CheckscanbemadetoSVCC.Hopetoseeyouthere!!!!
FORMOREINFORMATIONONTHISAWESOMECORVETTE-ONLYEVENT:
http://www.freestatecorvette.com
THECORVETTEZONE
TheCorvetteZoneAlltheNewsYouNeedtoKnow
ByEdHurst
Corvette News
Top 50 Corvette Dealers 1-1-18 to 6-30-18
GMjustreleasedthetopsellingCorvettedealersforthefirsthalfoftheyear.Hereisthelist
1. KerbeckAtlanticCityNJ5032. McMulkinNashuaNH3423. CriswellGaithersburgMD1874. LesSanfordDearbornMI1465. BomninMiamiFL1306. HendricksDuluthGA897. MatickRedfordMI888. HendricksCaryNC869. CoughlinPataskalaOH7310. ClassicGrapevineTX5711. StingrayPlantCityFL5312. EllisChambleeGA5013. MealeyClermontFL4914. EsteroBayEsteroBayFL4415. HendricksNaplesFL4316. BoardwalkRedwoodCA4217. ClassicSugarlandTX4218. HendricksBufordGA4019. VanBortelMacedonNY3920. HendricksCharlotteNC3921. BomninMiamiFL3922. VanScottsdaleAZ3823. StasekWheelingIL3824. RydellNorthridgeCA3725. MaherStPeteFL3626. StallLaMesaCA3427. BachmanLouisvilleKY3328. SelmanOrangeCA3229. StonebriarFriscoTX3230. BachrodtCoconutFL3231. HendricksShawneeKS3032. HallDaytonaFL2933. RealMontereyCA2834. FermanTampaFL2735. MasseProvidenceRI2636. LandersNormanOK2637. FindlayLasVegasNV2538. DowningHammondLA2539. CriswellThurmontMD2540. GoodRentonWA2441. WhitakerGreenvilleSC2442. ConnellCostaMesaCA24
43. ParkwayTomballTX2444. ElklandElklandPA2345. WhitmoyerMt.JoyPa2346. WallaceStuartFL2347. RiversideJacksonvilleFL48. SchumackerLakeFL2349. GwynnGlendaleCA2350. LecknerWoodstockVA22
TwoPennsylvaniadealersmadethetop50.ElklandChevroletinElklandPAWhitmoyerChevroletinMountJoybothsold23Corvettes
2020 C8 Mid Engine
GMistestingthenewmidenginec8Corvetteonpublichighwaysalloverthecountry.Thetestcarsarecoveredinleathercoversfromfronttoback.Twomodelshavebeenspotted.Acoupeversionandahardtopconvertible.SeveralphotosandvideoshavebeentakinginsouthFlorida.GMisdoinghotweathertestingfromMiamitoNaples.ThecarshavebeenseenonadailybasisonAlligatorAlley.DuringtestingthecarsstoppedforgasatasouthFloridastationandoneofthecarswouldn’tstart.GMengineerswereseentryingtojumpstartthecarfromanew2019Silveradopickup.Theycouldn’tgetthecarstartedandithadtobetowed.
Sothequestioneverybodywantstoknowiswhatwilltheengineandtransmissionbe?Rumorhasitthatthebasecarwillcomewitha5.5LDOHCV8with600HP.TremecTR9007DualClutchAutomaticwillbethetransmission.TheC8willnotofferamanualtransmission.TheZO6versionofthecarwillbea5.5L800HPtwinturbomodel.Thetopofthelinecarwillbea1000HPallwheeldrivehybridmodel.
RumoredpricesfortheC8thebasecarstartingat$70,000,the800HPcarat$100,000andthe1,000HPat$150,000
LookforGMtounveiltheC8attheDetroitAutoShowinJanuary2019.
GMwillcontinuetobuildtheC7Corvetteuntil2021.
2019 ZR1 Recall
The crash of the 2019 ZR1 Pace Car at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle a couple weeks
ago may have a silver lining after all.
Following the crash, Chevrolet put out a statement saying the Corvette’s safety systems
performed as expected. However, some of us were a bit perplexed as from the video, it
doesn’t appear that the driver side airbag deployed after Mark Reuss lost control at turn 2
and nosed into the wall.
That ZR1’s crash may have uncovered a previously unknown issue as today we learned that
GM is issuing a recall for approximately 490 new 2019 ZR1 Corvette for fixing an issue with
the ZR1s diagnostic sensor module that controls the airbags.
The problem is said to be that hard braking or acceleration may cause the sensing diagnostic
module to enter a fault state. As a result, the diagnostic module will not provide crash
sensing or deploy the necessary airbags in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will be able to remedy the issue with a reprogram of the sensing diagnostic module.
The update will be provided to ZR1 owners at no charge.
We haven’t yet heard of any timetables for GM contacting owners. ZR1 owners can call
Chevrolet customer care at 800-222-1020 as well as the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration’s vehicle safety hotline at 888-327-4236. We did a search of the NHTSA’s
website and have yet to see it listed there, although we did just a general search instead of
looking up recalls with a VIN.
The Corvette ZR1 is essentially a different car from the previous C7 models and these things
are going to come to light. We’re just glad that Chevy found it quickly and now we hope that
owners can get the updates as quickly and painlessly as possible.
Macungie 2018 Dates
August18,September22,October20
Carlisle Event Dates
August3-5TruckNationals
August23-26Corvettes@Carlisle
October3-7FallCarlisle
Mecum Harrisburg
August2-4FarmShowComplex
Stoudt Auto Sales Show
CorvetteShowSundayAugust5th
AACA Hershey Fall Show
October10-13
Rememberit’sthePedalontheRightFloorIt
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CURRENTCORVETTEINVENTORY(15}(CARS)ASOF7-30-2018
2007Coupe,Red/Red-BlackLeather,LS2,Automatic,GlassRoof,ChromeWheels,AM-FM-CD,15,500Miles.$26,995.00
2007Convertible,MontereyRed/CashmereTop/CashmereLeather,LS2,Automatic,3LT,XMRadio,ChromeWheels,28,000Miles.$29,995.00
2004ConvertibleLemansBlue/ShaleTop/ShaleLeather,LS-1.SixSpeed,HUD,Memory,12DiscCD,39,000Miles.$22,995.00
2003ZO6Yellow/Red-BlackLeather,LS6405HP,SixSpeed,Memory,DualZone,HeadsUpBoseCD,27,000Miles.$25,995.00
2002Convertible,Pewter/BlackTop/BlackLeather,LS-1,Automatic,SportSeats,DualZone,PolishedWheels,36,000Miles.$19,995.00
1997Coupe,White/FirethornLeather,LS-1,Automatic,DualZone,BoseCD,Memory,GlassRoof,23,000Miles.$15,995.00
1996Coupe,Yellow/TanLeather,LT-1,Automatic,SportSeats,ElectronicAirConditioning,BoseCD,90,000Miles.$11,995.00
1992Coupe,White/BlackLeather,LT-1,Automatic,PowerSeats,RideControl,AM-FM-Cassette-CD-Bose.79,000Miles.$8,995.00
1991Coupe,Turquoise/BlackCloth,L-98350Tuneport,Automatic,PowerSeat,AM-FM,ChromeWheels,$8,995.00
1986Convertible,Red/TanTop/TanInterior,350,Automatic,SportSeats,BoseCassette,PowerSeat,64,000Miles.$6,995.00
1978Coupe,Silver/BlueCloth,L48350,Automatic,AirConditioning,AM-FM-8Track,AluminumWheels,59,000Miles$14,995.00
1978Coupe,Silver/BlueLeather,L-48350,FourSpeed,PS,PB,PW,AirConditioning,Tilt&Telescopic,AluminumWheels$14,995.00
1977Coupe,White/GrayLeather,L-48,350,Automatic,PS,PB,PW,AirConditioning,Tilt&Telescopic,AM-FMJust In
1973Coupe,MediumBlue/BlackLeather,L-82,FourSpeed,PS,PB,AirConditioning,AM-FM-StereoJust In
1969Convertible,Yellow/BlackTop/BlackLeather,427/400HP,FourSpeed,PS,PB,PWTilt&Telescopic,AM-FM,MagWheels,$29,995.00
2010 Lexus SC 430 Convertible, White/Camel Leather, V8, Automatic, Navigation, Hot Seats, 55,000 Miles. $30,995.00
2009 Saturn Sky Ruby Red Edition, 4 Cyl, Five Speed, Air Conditioning, XM Radio, Leather, 11,000 Miles. $15,885.00
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT, White Metallic/Shale Leather, AWD, V8, Moon Roof, XM, Hot/Cold Seats, 104,000 Miles. $21,995.00
1996 Chevrolet C1500 Sport Truck, 5.0L V8, Five Speed, Air Conditioning, PS, PB, Power Doors, Custom Paint $16,885.00
1989 Buick Reatta Coupe, 3.8 V6, Automatic, Air Conditioning, Power Seats, Sun Roof, Tilt, Cruise, 51,000 Miles. $5,500>00
Looking for a special Corvette? We can find it for you!!!!!!
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FLIGHT 93 MEMORIAL September 7-9, 2018
We will be leaving Schuylkill County in the morning and stopping for breakfast in Carlisle. At this time, it appears that the Middle- sex Diner will be on the agenda to fuel us up before we hop on the Turnpike westward bound. Several bathroom stops will be available along the way before we exit the Turnpike in Bedford. We will go directly to the Flight 93 Memorial. There will be no need to hurry at the Memorial, as we will be staying both nights at the Quality Inn, Bedford. Once we leave the Memorial, we will return to Bedford to check into our Hotel. There will be time to unpack and relax prior to leaving for dinner. I’m planning on contacting Ed’s Steakhouse for reservations.
Saturday morning, we will tour the Old Bedford Village and the Fort Bedford Museum after having breakfast at the Hotel. There are also plenty of other things to do in the area, should you wish to do so on your own. I will provide this to you during our trip. Dinner reservations are being considered for the Jean Bonnet Tavern. After breakfast at the Hotel on Sunday morning, you are free to leave on your own or stay with the group. Right now, Mike and I are thinking of driving on Route 30 for a bit before jumping back on the Turnpike in Breezewood. If you have any other routes that you think would be a nice drive, please let us know. For more info on the Flight 93 Memorial, please see: https://www.nps.gov/flni/index.htm. For more info on the Quality Inn Bedford please see: https://www.choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/bedford/quality-inn-hotels/pa001
ANNIVERSARIESANDBIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS: Al Boris, Bob Derr, Jim Kuchinsky, John Maskerines, Marlin Shappell, Jake Whetstone
ANNIVERSARIES: Frank & Jane Mahoney
UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST
5TH - Stoudt’s Corvette Show. Meet @ Bridge’s Market for 9:00 am. 5th - Wounded Warrior/First Responder Show. Lebanon Fairgrounds. Meet @ Bridge’s Market for 9:00 am. Both shows are on the same date. 12th - Klick-Lewis Corvette/Camaro Show. Meet @ Friedensburg Bank. 8am.
18th - Macungie. Three C’s on Route 61 South. 18th -Pottsville Cruise-Wehr’s Garage @ 4:00 PM. 22nd – Board Meeting @ Bubeck Park. 23rd – Corvettes at Carlisle. 24th – Corvettes at Carlisle 25th – Corvettes at Carlisle AND R&R Car Show. 10 am until 3 pm.
SEPTEMBER 7–8–9–FLIGHT93MEMORIAL.Meetingplaceandtimetobeannouncedintheverynearfuture.16–SchuylkillValleyCorvetteClubAnnualCorvetteShow.BubeckPark.Specificstoannouncedintheverynearfuture.
OCTOBER 11-14-FreeStateCorvetteShowinOCMD.
JustanFYI…..theDine-Inproducedatotalof$180.00fortheClub!
