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The Vette Set Colorado Springs Corvette Club, Inc. News
Volume 51 Issue 7 May 2014
Meeting Information Monthly business meetings are scheduled the first Thursday of the month.
The next meeting:
7:00 P.M. Thursday May 1, 2014
Meeting Location
Daniels Long Chevrolet
670 Automotive Drive Colorado Springs, CO
719-632-5591
After Meeting
Join us for dinner, dessert, or just drinks!
Front Range BBQ
2330 W. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs
Board Meetings
Board meetings occur the Tuesday prior to the business meeting. The chairperson for each event should attend the board meeting prior to an event.
The next board meeting:
Tuesday April 29, 2014 7:00 pm
Gwenda Valentine 2227 Shalimar Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 719-635-4160
Members Present at the April meeting
Guests Present
Name Corvette Meetings Attended Sponsor
Dan & Renee Norman 2003 Black Z06 2/Mar/Apr Rick Mendoza
Matt Clawson 2006 Z06 3-Oct/Nov/Apr Roger Miller
Winston Black 1966 Coupe 1-Apr Larry Valentine
Mike Curry 2001 3-Feb/Mar/Apr Skip Seiling
Howard Buffkin 2008 3-Feb/Mar/Apr Chris Capshaw
David Connelly 2014 Silver Z51 1-Apr Lorren Loewen
Don McCoy (Cindy) 1970 Coupe 1-Apr (Club Transfer) Rik Noring
Lucky&Jannett Schneberger President of SCCC
Dennis & Patty Clark Former Governor SCCC
Don Adametz Bob Balink Barrett Benson Kathy Bitney Charlie Boland Joy Boland Chris Capshaw David Cherry Gail Creighbaum Jane Creighbaum Jeremy Eldridge Jessica Eldridge David Hall Shauna Hall Christy Hallum
Rich Hallum Mark Hauschild Laurie Hauschild Barb Hoeppner Wayne Hoskins Pat Jackson Walt Jenkins Nancy Jenkins Bob Knowles TJ Larson Laurie Loewen Glen Mauer Jeff McCutcheon Rick Mendoza Dan Miller
Roger Miller Kitty Divis Jim Nile Judy Nile Dennis Niles Rik Noring Jerry Phillips Denise Phillips Rick Prescott Ann Prescott Ed Redlin Nick Renfro Steve Rummel Dan Schuck Jeff Scott
2014 CLUB OFFICERS
President
Tom Hoeppner (719) 495-7102 [email protected] 1
st Vice President
Vicki Ury (719) 596-5549 [email protected] 2
nd Vice President
Diane Stermer (719) 599-5491 [email protected] Secretary/Editor Gwenda Valentine (719) 635-4160 [email protected] Treasurer Lorren Loewen (719) 749-2898 [email protected] Governor Rik Noring (719) 596-2345 [email protected]
BOARD MEMBERS
Walt Jenkins (719) 337-1143 [email protected] Diana Dittman (719) 495-6227 [email protected] Jane Creighbaum (719) 591-4435 [email protected] Mikie Ulrich (719) 534-0204 [email protected]
Archive Custodian Charlie Boland [email protected] Webmaster Walt Jenkins [email protected] Assistant Webmaster TJ Larson [email protected] NCM Representative Barrett Benson [email protected]
Liz Scott Skip Seiling Jerry Stermer Diane Stermer Dick Strauch Pat Strauch Melvin Swindale Paul Thompson Mikie Ulrich Tom Ury Vicki Ury Larry Valentine Gwenda Valentine Jim Zajicek
click here for map
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April Meeting Minutes
The April meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by 1
st Vice President
Vicki Ury. Guests were introduced by Diane
Stermer. Howard Buffkin, Matt Clawson, and Mike Curry were voted in as new members. Don and Cindy McCoy were voted in as transfer members from another NCCC club. Rik Noring introduced visiting guests from the Pueblo Club, Dennis and Patty Clark, and Lucky and Jannette Schneberger. Dennis is current SCCC president, and Lucky is a former SCCC governor. SCCC joins CSCC as a club sponsored by Daniels Long Chevrolet. Treasurer’s Report – In the absence
of Lorren, Rik Noring reported on the fund balances and available funds. With a motion and a second, the March treasurer’s report was approved. March Meeting Minutes – With a
motion and 2nd
, the March meeting minutes were approved as printed in the April newsletter. New Cars or Upgrades – Tom Ury
was cleaning out the garage and found an original 2001 C5 VHS video that came with the car when new. Dennis Niles was the first with a 2001 and hand up, so he was lucky recipient of the video. Rich Hallum
reported his car is just about back on the road in time for autocross season, after an unfortunate incident with a broken stud following an event last year, and several other fixes and upgrades. Larry Valentine reported
Rex Tires is again a direct dealer for Hoosier tires, resulting in better prices than they have had sometimes in the past. Rick Mendoza has added to his
stable with a 1982 Collector’s Edition with 52,000 miles. Wayne Hoskins took the opportunity to thank Chris Capshaw for putting together a cruise March 30
th.
Club Charity –Mission Medical has
changed their focus as to the people they will serve, a change from what was presented when the Club selected Mission Medical as charity for 2014. Due to that change, members were encouraged to read the Gazette article and determine if discussion at the May meeting and /or
a revote is necessary. The goal is to confirm the Club wishes to support the approach. If yes, no action will be needed. Use the following link to view the Gazette article. Mission Medical Article - Clinics See Demand Change...
A motion from the board was
presented by Gwenda Valentine
dealing with Secretarial duties. The
motion to the By-Laws was printed in
the April newsletter. Following
discussion, the motion passed with a
two-thirds majority.
By-Laws - Article V, Section 4.0
(Duties of the Secretary), 4.6
Motion: The Secretary shall send a
card and/or an appropriate
acknowledgement to club members
as stipulated in the Standing Rules
and General Policies [Paragraph 1.0
C(5)].Subsequent to the By-Law
change the like motion to update
Standing Rules & General Policies
was discussed. With a suggested
addition of “as to the recipient”, the
motion requiring a simple majority,
passed.
1.0 Financial Policy C. (5) Gift
Expenditures Motion: The Secretary
shall be allocated up to $75 for
purchasing a card and/or appropriate
acknowledgement for current club
members who have had a serious
hospital stay or a death in their
immediate family (member or spouse).
If unique circumstances exist, an exception may be made [as to the
recipient]. Receipts for all purchases
shall be submitted to the Treasurer.
Highway Beautification – David Hall
announced the Club’s trash pick-up is scheduled for Saturday April 12 at 8:00 a.m. Governor’s Report – Rik Noring
reported non-NCCC members attending our events do not have liability insurance coverage. To have coverage, a person must join NCCC or sign up for a new classification, a “NCCC Enthusiast” at the cost of $35/year. CSCC club member spouses that are not already NCCC members, may join for $25. Rik
suggested that if friends or families are attending our events, they might want to consider becoming an “NCCC Enthusiast”. Sign-up must take place before the day of the event so they are in the system prior to the event. [Clarification on certain details has been requested. Hopefully, more info will be available at the next meeting.]
Upcoming Events- As always, check
the webpage Events calendar for specific information and updates. May 3
rd – CSCC Driver School –
PPIR May 4
th – CSCC 2 Autox – PPIR
May 10th
– Fun in the Sun 23rd
Annual Car show held at the Corvette Center. Barrett Benson, Judging
coordinator reported a need for more judges. Judges meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. the morning of the event. Rick Mendoza shared his first
experience judging, reiterating value of learning by judging. Judges are paired with one experienced judge.
May 11th
– 2 Autox – Casper, WY
And more – Check webpage Events
May 15th
– Garage Night at Ft Carson
Auto Hobby Shop
May 17th
– Autocross – La Junta, CO
SCCC and CSCC events.
Save the Date - June 19th
, for the
CSCC Garage Night at Johnny Martin’s Car Club in downtown Colorado Springs. Sign up for dinner and/or racing simulator. Payment in advance required for simulator and dinner. Already 16 are signed up for the simulator, 30 for dinner.
50/50 drawing collected $100, $50
goes to General Fund, $50 won by Ed Redlin.
Door Prizes were provided by Daniels
Long, Rich Hallum, and Bob Knowles. The winners were Jeff Scott, Jim Nile, Bob Balink, roger Miller, Rich Hallum, and guest Dan Norman.
Good News/Bad News Suitcase –
Wayne Hoskins had the winning bid of $25. He then donated the contents to Jonathan Capshaw. Jonathan and Dad Chris will be back with the suitcase at the June meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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May Calendar
Tue Apr 29 7 pm CSCC Board Meeting Gwenda Valentine Thu May 1 7 pm CSCC Club Meeting (6:30 for merchandise sales) Daniels Long Chevrolet Sat-Sun May 3-4 CSCC Driving School/CSCC Cone Zone Autocrosses PPIR – Walt Jenkins & Don Adametz Sat May 10 CSCC Fun in the Sun Car Show Corvette Center – Rik Noring Sun May 11 Mall Autocrosses (2) Casper, WY Thu May 15 CSCC Newsletter Deadline [email protected] Thu May 15 Garage Night at Ft Carson Auto Hobby Shop Details on Events calendar Sat May17 La Junta Autocrosses SCCC – See flyer on webpage Sun May 18 Car Show Longmont, CO Sat May 24 Len Lyall Car Show Denver Sat May 24 Regional Governor’s Meeting Denver Sat-Mon May 25 DCA’s Keystone Memorial Day Autocrosses Keystone, CO Tue Jun 3 7 pm CSCC Board Meeting Walt Jenkins Thu Jun 5 7 pm CSCC Club Meeting (6:30 for merchandise sales) Daniels Long Chevrolet Sun Jun 8 Go-Kart Autocross Grand Junction, CO
(Calendar dates as of May 19, 2014. For the latest updates, flyers, and pictures, check out events on webpage.)
www.coloradospringscorvetteclub.org Facebook Link
http:/facebook.com/coloradospringscorvetteclub Those who don’t have a Facebook account can still click this link to see what the page looks like, but it would be view only…no editing allowed. To sign up for a Facebook account, click on the link above. For those who do not want to sign up for an account, when the login box appears, click “Close” on the lower right corner. Then proceed to select events for pictures or articles. NOTE: In order to update the page with comments, photos, or videos, a person with a Facebook account must go to this page and click the “Like” button.
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A Weekend for Champions
Written by Tom Hoeppner On Saturday, March 22nd, the Rocky Mountain Region (RMR) celebrated the past year's events with its members. The banquet served as the mechanism to help everyone recall many of the events; the new friendships that were created; other friendships that were made stronger; and to congratulate those that participated in the various scoring categories.
During the banquet, a silent auction was held, and it was a HUGE success. The funds raised will help our Region continue doing great things for the RMR members. The event was held at the Long Tree Golf Club, and they did themselves proud. From the minute planning began, to the time our last member walked out the door on Sunday, the Lone Tree team made sure everything was perfect, and it was. The Region also held 2 poker runs, and 2 rallies during the weekend. While the weather tried to mess things up Saturday evening, and we got a little snow, events continued. I think it's safe to say, the rallies generated more laughter and stories than a person could imagine...and I'm glad to report...Barb H and Donna R DID make it to the end of the Sunday rallye, even though rumor has it they traveled some 452 miles on the 44 mile course; had to stop for 3 potty breaks; and needed multiple stops for sodas and food. The great news is that they (like everyone) had fun...and reportedly, more fun than they would have with their husbands. If a person tried to include all the names of those that contributed to the weekend's success, there’d be a lot omitted. However, I think Lorren L. deserves a huge thank you for leading the effort for the banquet. As far as the silent auction went....hmmm...we had so many donated items that we had to ask for more display tables 2 different times (not bad planning...just so many people contributed). Talk about members and sponsors opening up their hearts and wallets! THANK YOU ALL! Cheryl C. (TORCA) and Gwenda V. deserve the “Great Job Award” for the wonderful display of items, but especially for the work that went into preparing all the items for bids. It was also a good thing that RMR members had all the hotel rooms. The after banquet party was also a blast...for those that can remember all the details. For those members that came to the event...thank you. For those of you that couldn't make it, we hope to see everyone next year!
Special Thank You for
Silent Auction Contributors
I doubt anyone could have imagined the final result of the silent auction at the Rocky Mountain Region banquet. While Lorren Loewen and Tom Hoeppner took the original idea (for the auction) from Pete Urenda, it was originally hoped we’d get enough items to make the banquet extra fun, while also trying to raise a little extra money for the region. Thoughts of making $500 - $1000 seemed optimistic…but that was before we saw the out-pouring of support from most all the Clubs. The final result was that attendees got some great deals, but also that the Region received over $2500 from the auction. In addition to the entire CSCC Club donating $200 that was used to purchase 2 jackets, here is the list of more specific contributors from our Club. Please note that this list does not include all those that contributed their time and help in making this such a huge success. Thanks to everyone that helped, and those that bid on the items. Donors included: Daniels Long Chevrolet, Cole Promo, Tom/Barb Hoeppner, Walt Jenkins, Laurie/Lorren Loewen, Roger Miller, Rob Miskowitch, Pikes Peak International Raceway , Carol Reel, Rex Tire Inc, Bud/Anne Silvers, Vicki/Tom Ury, Gwenda/Larry Valentine
1-hour bi-plane ride
GM C6 Leather Coat Golf bag & Package GM Leather Duffel Bag Margarita Package
and more from CSCC
4-PPIR Passes Duffel bags
All-wheel Alignment
Framed Prints Framed Photo
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Sunday Cruisin’ by Chris Capshaw
On March 30th
ten club members were suffering from a mild case of Spring Fever, and needed to cure their symptoms by stretching the legs of their Corvettes. The group met at Pikes Peak Harley Davidson, from where they cruised through Garden of the Gods, and then proceeded west along Highway 24. In Woodland Park the caravan stopped only long enough for a quick coffee break, and to talk “cars” with a few other enthusiasts they met. Their treatment continued as they travelled along Highway 67 to Deckers. Here the patients stopped to allow about a hundred motorcyclists the opportunity to admire America’s only true sports car. As the Vettes pulled in, the jaws of the motorcyclists dropped open, and they turned off their bikes in a show of respect. To prevent a relapse of symptoms, our club members soon mounted up and continued along the twisty County Road 126, stopping only once along the way for some photo opportunities. When the group arrived in Pine, their internal fuel tanks needed filling, so a stop was made at Zoka’s Restaurant and Bar. We took the staff by surprise (only because we had no cellular service), and were presented a scrumptious lunch.
The afternoon medication was administered by continuing on County Road 126, Highway 285, C470, and Highway 85 to Sedalia, where a short pit stop was made. The final dose of medicine was applied when the group cruised along Highway 105 and back
home. All patients fully recovered from their bout of Spring Fever, and are looking forward to the next time they succumb to the illness and need treatment; which may be sometime in April.
All spit and shined, but nothing to do on
a Saturday night? John Gue passes this information
along from the organizer of the regular Saturday night place to be with a car “For those of you who don't know, it appears that we may have found a permanent place for the Saturday get-together we've been doing for years. And nicely enough, it's at the old Cub Foods on Austin Bluffs [4300 block] where we've been for a couple of years. The store was bought by a church that's making a big renovation project of it, and it looks like they're very amenable to us continuing to use it on Saturdays. It also means that the garden shop that set up there the last couple years probably won't be there again. I don't think anything is cast in stone just yet, but let's just say the foundation has been laid and it looks good for us. There will be more on this later as things develop.” Most Saturday nights you can find some CSCC members there with their Corvette or other unique car from their garage. Drop by and check out the action.
Highway Beautification by Tom Hoeppner
On April 12th
, approximately 30 members showed up to clean the 1-mile “Adopt a Highway” area of Highway 85 in Widefield, Colorado. Just one of the many things our club does for the community, we picked up lots of trash and debris. It seems like there’s always some sort of unique story that arises…and this effort was no different. While everyone found the typical (bottles; paper, cans; etc.), some also found skeletal remains of a couple animals. However, perhaps the most unique find was a current passport. It was set aside and later in the morning, it was turned over to a police officer. Who knows if there’s any unique story associated with it, but as the officer stated, the owner will probably be shocked that it was found on the roadside. After the team cleaned the area, many went to a Village Inn and enjoyed a late breakfast; pie; and fellowship. Thanks to everyone that participated.
Rick Holzwarth – in the loss of his father Bob Capraro – in the loss of his father
The Good and the Bad…..
The bad news Chris Capshaw and son Jonathan were in an ugly crash when a truck ran a stop sign at Highway 50 and 115. The good news is, they are ok, and have already replaced the totaled yellow 2006 Corvette Coupe with something newer and just as special. Chris said it was a 4-passenger Vette that day – Chris, Jonathan, and 2 Guardian Angels.
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Email Distribution List
To send an email to the entire club click below:
[email protected] . All new members are added to the list using their email address from the Club roster. Questions about the distribution list, contact: [email protected].
Email Etiquette
Please keep content specific to Club related or
Corvettes. The By-laws state “Misuse of the CSCC website, Facebook page, website email, or distribution email, will not be tolerated and may result in club probation or expulsion. Feel free to set up your own “group” for willing member participants for non-Club related content.
Refrain from using the “Reply All” function when you are
replying to an email. Only reply to the person sending the message, unless specifically requested to “Reply All”. Help keep the unnecessary responses to a minimum.
corvettemuseum.org 1-800-538-3883
SINKHOLE RESCUE COMPLETED By Barrett Benson
As I reported last month, 5 of the 8
Corvettes were retrieved from the sinkhole at the National
Corvette Museum (NCM). Now there’s good and bad news
concerning the remaining three vehicles!
The good news is that the three remaining Vettes I rescued: the
prototype Black 1993 ZR-1 Spyder on April 1, the White 1½-
millionth Corvette on April 3, and the Red 2001 Mallett Hammer
Z06 on April 9. Bits and pieces of the Corvettes were also
recovered to aid in the restorations. During the tedious process of
removing sinkhole dirt with a heavy-duty vacuum and excavating
equipment around the visible portion of the Spyder’s left rear
quarter, the 1½-millionth Corvette was discovered. The 2001 Z06
Red Mallett Hammer was found on April 8, upside down with nose
pointing toward the Spire above.
The bad news is the three Corvettes are in very poor shape. The
Spyder is in worse shape than the previously recovered 1984
PPG Pace Car, and the 1½-millionth Vette is in worse shape than
the Spyder. (Diana and Mike Dittman’s photos, e-mailed to CSCC
members last month, show the extent of the damage to all 5
previously rescued Corvettes.)
As all Corvette enthusiasts know, the ZR-1’s were not
convertibles, but GM made a few convertible prototypes to take to
various car shows. The Spyder, originally a full performance 1990
ZR-1 painted Sebring Silver with a Neutrino Yellow interior,
debuted at the 1991 North American Auto Show before being
repainted black with interior changed to red. It has many one-of-a
kind features including custom billet aluminum wheels, tonneau
cover with waterfall, a windshield half the normal height, lowered
seats mounted directly to the floor, narrowed side mirrors, and
side covers. The first concept Corvette built on the assembly line,
the Spyder’s louvered hood was signed by everyone involved with
building the car. One of my favorite Corvettes displayed at the
Museum, I made it a point to admire the Spyder on every visit.
The Mallett Hammer took a lot of punishment from sinkhole rocks,
found with only a frame, and wheels attached. The donor had
purchased it new and highly modified it before giving it to the
Museum in December 2013. Present during its removal, he said it
looked like a piece of tin foil as it was recovered and placed on a
flat bed truck.
The “Great 8” display of the sinkhole Corvettes officially opened
April 14 for viewing through the Museum’s 20th
Anniversary Event
August 27-30, 2014. Links to photos, videos, and information
related to the sinkhole are available on NCM’s web site, with latest
updates on the Museum’s Facebook Fan page at:
www.facebook.com/corvettemuseum
Note: NCM 20th
Anniversary Celebration & Caravan, Labor
Day weekend, Richard Loch is the Colorado Captain.
http://www.corvettemuseum.org/registration/celebration/20info.shtml
Corvette Invasion –
Rumor has it 3 truckloads of Corvettes are arriving at Daniels Long Chevrolet. Of the approximately 17 Corvettes, the years range from 1992 to a 2014 triple black convertible, Z51, 3LT. If you are in the market, or just curious, see Mike Neufeld at Daniels Long for mileage, pricing, and warranty details. Mike says this will be the largest pre-owned selection they have ever had at Daniels Long.
However, if a member chooses to “opt-out” of the Club email distribution list, they will no longer receive ANY
inter-club emails. Don’t miss out on important updates, spur-of-the-moment activities, or other opportunities for
fun with Corvette friends.
Update your Printed Member Roster
“Printed Roster Supplement”
www.coloradospringscorvetteclub.org A supplement to the annually printed Member Roster is available in “Members Only” section of the webpage. New Members will be updated monthly. Print it, slip it into your copy of the printed Member Roster, stay current, and get to know the new members. Re-print the update as often as you wish. Check it out! It is located directly under “Member Roster”.
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Want to Advertise? If you are a member of the Colorado Springs Corvette Club, you may place a personal “For Sale” ad in the “VETTE SET” at no charge to you.
The cost of advertising for business ads for non-members are below and members’ receive a 20% discount or two months free when they purchase one full year. Business Card $10.00/month 1 / 4 page $15.00/ month 1 / 2 page $20.00/month
NCCC Rocky
Mountain
Region
Website
NCCC Rocky Mt Region Website
This link is also available on the CSCC web site. For a list of Regional
Officers, Regional Clubs, expanded list of the regional Calendar of
Events, Event Results, Race Number
registration form, Rules and Forms, NCCC news, and more, visit and stay
informed.
Colorado Springs Corvette Club
Sponsored By
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Daniels Long Chevrolet is proud to be the official sponsor of the Colorado Springs Corvette Club. Our partnership gives you access to VIP benefits at our dealership. If you have not received your Daniels Long Chevrolet VIP membership card, please talk to your club president to get one. The VIP membership card must be presented at time of service or sale to receive benefits.
$29.95 Oil Changes (Corvettes only, 4 per member, per year) All Parts will be offered at 25% off retail pricing. Service and Body Shop labor will be offered at 15% off retail
rate. All new vehicles will be offered at $100 over invoice (based on
availability, excludes current model year Corvettes or Duramax Diesels.
All used vehicle inventory will be offered at $750 under internet pricing.
Our experienced and knowledgeable sales, parts, and service teams have been notified of these benefits for CSCC members. When the VIP membership card is presented, all above pricing and benefits take precedent. Additionally, we have a great Thank You Cash program, and just for being a CSCC VIP member, we want to give you EXTRA cash rewards. Start earning today! Here’s how it works; contact me personally (my contact details are below), give me your name and VIP membership number along with the name and contact information of the friend or family member interested in purchasing a vehicle and I will set up an appointment with them. If your friend or family member purchases a new or used vehicle, we will reward you with $100 Thank You Cash! My team is committed to providing you with an excellent sales, service, and parts experience. Stop in or call anytime…we are here to serve you!
Sincerely,
Mark Barton, General Manager Danielos Long Chevrolet (719-632-5591 [email protected]
Phil Long’s
Daniels Long Chevrolet
Community Partner Since 1929
With over 18 years in the auto industry and Corvette Certified, Mike welcomes your questions or requests for Corvette or other car specials.
To be added to his contact list for regular updates call him directly, or contact him by email.
Mike Neufeld
Daniels Long Sales Consultant
[email protected] 719-216-2736
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We’re on the Web!
www.coloradospringscorvetteclub.org
Visit our Sponsor – Daniels Long Chevrolet
www.danielslong.com
Colorado Springs Corvette Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 1986
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
