GazetteThe Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
JANUARY 2018
The Vette Set
Sponsored by
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Trains, Dinosaurs, & Vermillion Cliffs Run
Monday Morning Driver’s Club at Rubel Pharms and Castle
OFFICERS AND APPOINTEESThe Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by WinChevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are alwayswelcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) by6:00pm Sunday following the General Meeting. These meetings are held on the firstThursday 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.
2018 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT David Tavares 562-308-0390 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARY Stephanie Klakovich 310-373-4835 [email protected]
TREASURER Gloria Flemming 310-418-3602 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Jack Walter 310-617-4820 [email protected]
ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR Anton Wijenayake 310-283-5426 [email protected]
Dixie Foster 310-545-0115 [email protected]
Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [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]
CHARITY Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]
HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
N.C. MUSEUM
AMBASSADOR George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
NCCC GOVERNOR Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 424-390-9902 [email protected]
PROCUREMENT Bill Molinelli 310-991-1241 [email protected]
RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
Reata Chance 310-327-0998 [email protected]
Yvonne Molinelli 310-327-1241 [email protected]
SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
SUNSHINE TBD
WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 [email protected]
AWARDS BANQUET
CAR SHOW
RAFFLE
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PREZ SEZDavid Tavares
CAR SHOW John Tully
This month we had a fun meeting at Win Chevrolet followed by pizza, beer and one salad (Jennifer’s) at Shakey’s Pizza.
On January 8, Jack Walter will lead the Monday Morning Drivers Club to the RubelCastel in Glendora. Twisties will follow, weather permitting. On February 3, we will have the annual Awards Luncheon at the Admiral Risty Restaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Our “All GM Beach Classic” is April 28, 2018 at Ruby’s Dinner in Redondo Beach.
The Car Show planning committee will meet this month Jan. 10, 7 PM at the Tully’s, 21 Roanwood Dr. Rolling Hills Estates. All Vette Set members who wish to contribute to the planning are welcome.
Car Show sponsors and donations are beginning to arrive. We have a major tire sponsor and 2 tee shirt sponsors so far. A major sponsor contributes $500 or equivalent product and a tee shirt sponsor contributes $250 or equivalent product. We also have about 12 Sponsors/contributors, so far.
Our committee has been calling many of the probable/potential sponsors (the potential sponsor list is over 400). And we are seeing a lot of support with this personal contact. If any TVS members would like to help with this please give me a call. It’s really easy and can be quite rewarding as most companies like to support charity events and all are most cordial to requesters.
We would like to encourage all Vette Set members to donate a raffle prize to the Car Show. The easiest way to do this is to contact an owner/manager of a business you frequent and ask if they would donate a gift card, dinner coupon, item from their store, etc. Most businesses appreciate the advertisement, good will, and positive endorsement of a customer.
We also have trophy sponsorships available. They are $25 each and will have the sponsor’s name on the trophy. Please let me know if you, your business, or a business you frequent would like to sponsor.
If you would like our Sponsor Solicitation Letter to help you approach anyone just let me know and I will forward it to you. All the Sponsor levels and Car Show details are in the letter.
Fun News – John Kern has asked Malcolm, who brought the classic motorcycles to our show last year, if he would bring some for this year’s Show. He said he would if someone could loan him a transport trailer for the day. Please let John Kern know if you have anything that might work.
John Tully
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NCM AMBASSADOR &SPONSOR RELATIONSGeorge M. Person, Jr.
NCM NEWS
New Racing Experience OfferedThe National Corvette Museum now offers visitors of any age the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a Corvette for a fun and exciting racing experience. The racing simulator uses a real C6 Corvette for the cockpit, and is surrounded by three screens to provide the racetrack's visuals. Additionally, the car is equipped to engage in life-like movements during the experience. Sessions are $10 each, lasting approximately four minutes in length. There is no age restriction to drive, though participates need to be able to reach the pedals and steering wheel. Passengers are welcome.
Purchase of the simulator is thanks to the many Corvette and Museum enthusiasts who contributed to the 501(c)(3) non-profit's fall 2017 giving campaign!
Win a 2018 Arctic White Grand Sport CoupeYour next chance to win a Corvette is Thursday, January 11 when they raffle off a 2018 Arctic White Grand Sport Coupe. Tickets are $200 and the raffle is limited to 1,000 tickets.
GM Supplier Pricing Available for MembersGM is proud to continue offering Members of the National Corvette Museum the GM Supplier Discount for 2018. You can save hundreds, even thousands, on eligible, new Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac vehicles.
Take advantage of the discount by contacting Stephanie Morrill (270-467-8837) or Becky Madison (270-467-8836) for your authorization number.
Upon obtaining an authorization number, simply take it to a participating dealer and use it by 12/31/18. Not available with some other offers.
Vote for the Corvette Museum!They are nominated by USA TODAY for the Best Kentucky Attraction. They would love and appreciate your vote! You can vote DAILY until January 13, and you can vote from each computer, tablet, phone, etc.
Currently they are in 3rd place. Can you help them get to first place?
2018 Corvette Stats ReleasedIn what was one of the shortest model years, a total of 9,686 Corvettes were produced. Production started June 5, 2017 and ends January 28, 2018. The plant was down for three months, making the 2018 model year approximately 5 months.
Arctic White once again topped the list as most popular color, and for the first time in several years - when you add the two 'reds' together, they don't beat out white (just barely though)! Automatic transmissions outsold manuals once again at 78%.
Here's how the options panned out:1. 39.3 % Stingrays; 2. 31.8% Grand Sport; 3. 28.9 % Z06
17.5 % of Corvettes built were convertibles
Automatic transmissions outsold manuals once again at 78 %
The 1LT package was most popular for Stingray Coupes, while the 2LT was the top pick for Stingray Convertibles and Grand Sports. The 3LZ was again the most popular for Z06 models.Almost 30 % of Z06s opted for the Z07 performance package.
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Arctic White once again topped the list as most popular color, and for the first time in several years - when you add the two 'reds' together, they don't beat out white (just barely though)!Here's how the percentages panned out, in order of popularity:1. Arctic White - 20.3%2. Black - 16.3%3. Torch Red - 14%4. Watkins Glen Gray - 11.5%5. Ceramic Matrix Gray - 11.3%6. Admiral Blue - 7.3%7. Long Beach Red - 6.2%8. Blade Silver - 5.9%9. Corvette Racing Yellow - 4.1%10. Black Rose - 2.3%11. Sebring Orange - .8%
Deliveries of Corvettes were 89% U.S., 6% Canada, 3.5% Europe; and the remaining 1.5% to Mexico, Japan and the Mideast. The Museum delivered 88 Corvettes through the R8C Delivery program.
SPONSOR RELATIONS
2017 models still have a 2017 bonus cash discount. The Vette Set club members are offered supplier pricing discounts on 2017s and 2018s.
Pre - owned Corvettes2010 w/26k miles, $29,8802015 w/Z06 8,800 miles $71,0002016 w/10,800 miles $58,890
2019 models should be coming in about 2 months. They are being allocated for 5 2019 ZR1s and will start taking orders this month.
George Person, Jr.
VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
ACTIVITIESJennifer Walton
January 4 --- Club members return from 15 Day Cruise to Panama.
January 4 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
January 8 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. Meet up at 8:30am at Krispy Kreme Donuts, 1199 Artesia Blvd, Gardena. NOTE the earlier meet up time! Tour a unique Southern California structure followed by lunch at a fun themed restaurant. After lunch is an optional run through nearby twistys. This run has limited tour space and costs $10/person. RSVP to Jack at (310) 617-4820 to sign up and pay to reserve your spots.
January 10 --- 7pm Car Show Planning Meeting at the home of John and Linda Tully in PV. All interested and able to help with the Annual Car Show are invited to attend & participate.
January 17 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Black Bear Diner, 24021 Hawthorne Bl, Torrance. Bring your well researched ideas for new runs or club activities!
February 1 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
February 3 --- Annual Awards Banquet 11:30-3 at Admiral Risty Restaurant, located at 31250 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Feb 21 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at The Original Red Onion Restaurant, at 736 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, 90274. Bring your ideas for new runs or activities!
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March 1 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
March 5 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. Run to Vasquez Rocks County Park with lunch in Aqua Dulce. Details TBD.
March 21 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm. Location TBD. Bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!
April 28 --- Vette Set Car Show at Ruby’s Diner.
May 6 & 7 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter, bringing back May Madness for an overnight trip to Julian and San Diego including Cabrillo National Monument. Details TBD.
June 1-3 --- Club Run led by Jennifer Walton and David Tavares to Boys’ Town Fundraising Reception, Dinner & Program ($100/person) & Steve McQueen Car Show in Chino Hills, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie Bullitt. Pine Tree Best Western is $77.40 per night, just 10 min drive from the car show. Saturday night dinner at Tony’s Spunky Steer across the street from Best Western. More details to follow.
July 9 ---Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. This is a mountain run to Idyllwild.
Sept 10 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. This is a run to the Desolate Desert.
NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED SO CAL ACTIVITIES
Feb 4-11 --- From Corvette Super Sports Newsletter: Corvette Pirates Cruise via See YaLater Alligator Travel. Contact Laurie “Tex” at [email protected] or call (888) 968-6288.
Garden Grove Car Show --- Every Friday 4-8pm in Old Town Garden Grove. For more info, contact David Tavares at [email protected] or (562)308-0390.
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.
Jennifer
REATA/YVONNE
Happy New Year 2018. Rosie retired from this position after 10 years of service. Thank you, Rosie, for a job well done. Reata Chance and Yvonne Molinelli have taken the new position of 50/50 raffle and name badge drawing.
NAME BADGE DRAWING
At the January club meeting, Robin Morelock’s name was pulled to win $20. Since she was not present to win, the drawing will be worth $30 next month.
50/50 DRAWINGS January 4 MeetingThe raffle drawing this month was for $140 Bill Molinelli’s name was drawn by a visitor so half ($70) went to Bill and the other half went to the club.
January 8 Run To Rubel’s Castle
After the visiting Rubel's Castle on the Monday Morning Driver’s Club, we had lunchat Legend's Classic Diner in Glendora. During lunch, $65 was raised from the raffle. Jack Walter asked Nico Palmieri pull from the hat.
The winner was Sharon Cowley who received $32 and the club gained $33.
Congrats to Bill Molinelli and Sharon Cowley
Thanks,
Yvonne/Reata
SUNSHINE
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS:
JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES
Bonniegay
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50/50
Weimer Rob 1/1
Weimer Jeanette 1/1
Feher Diane 1/9
Feher Lee 1/9
Adams John 1/15
Adams Donna 1/15
Aguilar Jose 1/17
Popovich Don 1/21
Popovich Marlis 1/21
Gipson Rosie 1/27
Knight Ronald 1/27
O'Brien Marci 01/04
Popovich Don 01/05
Berls George 01/06
Rodriguez Raul 01/09
Vivas Sherry 01/16
Benthuys Paul 01/20
Tanimura Jimmy 01/23
Walton Jennifer 01/23
Tecca Gloria 01/26
Feher Lee 01/29
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NCCC REPORTBruce Gaines
Desert Corvette Association's annual celebration of Millard Fillmore's birthday at Riverside
Hotel & Casino in Laughlin, NVClick here to see a flyer
Regional governors meeting at Mike's BBQ, 1356 W Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92029.
The meeting starts at 1:00. Come earlier for lunch.
Email: [email protected]
12th Corvette Pirates cruise aboard the Carnival Breeze to the Bahamas and Key West.
Private parties. Corvette Matchbox car show. Corvette Matchbox drag races. Fun. Fun.
...And more fun.
Day 1 - Departure from port of Galveston, Texas
Day 2 - Fun day at sea
Day 3 - Key West, Florida
Day 4 - Freeport, Bahamas
Day 5 - Nassau, Bahamas
Day 6 - Fun day at sea
Day 7 - Fun day at sea
Day 8 - Return to port of Galveston, TexasClick here to go to the Corvette Pirates Facebook page
Click here to go to the See Ya Later Alligator Travel Agency web site
Click here to go to the Carnival web site for this itinerary
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
Two non-sanctioned autocrosses at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, CA
WC-401-N01 Non-sanctioned low speed autocross (Saturday)(
WC-401-N02 Non-sanctioned low speed autocross (Sunday)
43rd All GM Beach Classic car show at Ruby's Diner in Redondo Beach -- The Vette Set,
Inc.
WC-401-xxxx Sanctioned car show
23-24 Fri-Sat
March 2018
10-11 Sat-Sun
April 2018
28 Sat
NCCC West Coast Region Calendar
Sanctioned events are in red West Coast Region events are in blue Other events are in black
January 2018
5-7 Fri-Sun
20 Sat
February 2018
4-11Sun-
Sun
We had“Chris
HISTORICAL REPORTOn Wednesday December 20, Dixie and Kim hosted a Christmas Dessert Party at their home in Manhattan Beach which featured the best of the holidays, namely cookies, cocktails, champagne, and coffee.
Their house was beautiful and decorated with what seemed to be millions of lights. Kim said he started installing lights before Halloween, which is about the time that Costco puts out their Christmas merchandise. Everyone in attendance enjoyed being in Kim and Dixie’s house, admiring Kim’s Corvette garage and enjoying holiday treats.
Except for Nico, no one in our club has enough remaining years to assemble garage memorabilia comparable to Kim’s. Fantastic!
Thank you Kim and Dixie!
Sharon
Lights at the Entrance
DECEMBER 20, 2017
CHRISTMAS DESSERT PARTY
Busy BartenderTree in Livingroom
C2 Kim showed Nico his C2 with an F14 Tomcat
C6
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On January 8, Jack Walter’s Monday driver’s club drove to Rubel’s Castle in Glendora, CA.
As a child, Michael Clarke Rubel, the 3rd child of an Episcopal minister, loved to build structures from materials he found in a
nearby dump. After building a 3 story fort when he was 9, he dreamed of building a castle. With the help of many friends and volunteers he built a castle out of river rocks, abandoned cable, railroad tracks and other free and donated materials in an old stone reservoir.
Completed in 1986, after 25 years, Rubelia Castle includes a bottle house, a barn, a portcullis, a bee tower, a windmill, a machine shop, a tractor barn, a box factory, a tree house, a caboose used as a guest house, a tin palace, a kitchen and a clock tower containing a Seth Thomas clock, one of only 6 in the world.
In 2005 Michael presented the Pharm and Rubelia Castle to the Glendora Historical Society. He passed away in 2007.
Our usual twistys were not on the menu due to rain so Legends Cafe on Route 66 was our last destination before driving home.
Thanks Jack for another great trip!
Sharon
JANUARY 8,2018
MONDAY MORNING DRIVER’S CLUB
After a brief history given by our docent, one of Michael’s friends who helped build the castle, we entered through the main gate
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You are cordially invited to attend
SaturdayFebruary 3, 2018
11:30 am Social – 12:30 pm Lunch
THE VETTE SETANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
ADMIRAL RISTY31250 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AT HAWTHORNE BLVD.,
IN GOLDEN COVE CENTER, RANCHO PALOS VERDESRSVP……………………. January 20, 2018Amount………………….. $35 per person
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Char-Broiled Flank Steak… # _____ x $35 = $________
Baked Salmon………………… # _____ x $35 = $________
Chicken Piccata withLemon Caper Sauce……….. # _____ x $35 = $________
YES, I plan to present an award!
Make check payable to: THE VETTE SETGive/Mail to: Dixie Foster
30 WestportManhattan Beach, CA 90266
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