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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc. 221 Paseo De Suenos Redondo Beach, CA 90277 OCTOBER 2016 The Vette Set Sponsored by Vette Est. 1965 1 Fall Colors Run to Lone Pine and Bishop
GazetteThe Vette Set, Inc.
221 Paseo De Suenos
Redondo Beach, CA
90277
OCTOBER 2016
The Vette Set
Sponsored by
VetteEst. 1965
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Fall Colors Run to Lone Pine and Bishop
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.
2016 Vette Set Officers & Appointees
Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.
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Office Name Phone email
PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]
SECRETARYAnton
Wijenayake310-378-6484 [email protected]
TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]
ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]
AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]
Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [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
AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
NCCC GOVERNOR Jack Walter 310-617-4820 [email protected]
NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]
PROCUREMENT Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]
RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]
RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]
SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]
SUNSHINE Patrice Walter 310-617-2159 [email protected]
WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 [email protected]
AWARDS BANQUET
CAR SHOW
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PROPOSED BY-LAWS CHANGES
Re: Life Members
Article IV MEMBERS
Section 1. Classification of Members
Currently reads:
D. Life Member- Any active participating
member after completion of 15 consecutive
years of membership and still owning a
Corvette shall be entitled to a Lifetime
membership with no annual dues, but all
other requirements.
Proposed change:
D. Life Member- Effective with renewals for
2018, any active member after completing 15
consecutive years of membership shall be
deemed a Life Member, and their dues will be
reduced to $20.00 for the first member and
$5.00 for a spouse or significant other, all other
requirements of membership still being in
effect. Life memberships attained before 2017
shall pay no dues.
Re: Dues
Section 5. Dues and membership fees
Currently reads:
B. Annual dues shall be $24.00 for the first
member and $6.00 for the spouse or
significant other, due November 1.
Proposed change:
B. Annual dues shall be $35.00 for the first
member and $15.00 for the spouse or
significant other, due November 1.
Last month Jack Walter led a Driver’s Club run on the Ortega Highway from San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore. At the end of the month, Marci and I led another popular run to Lone Pine and Bishop to see the fall colors. Both of these trips are described in the Historical section of this gazette.
In addition, there is a proposal to change the club By-Laws. The proposed By-Laws changes are being submitted for approval by the membership. These changes were discussed at length at the September meeting and distributed to attendees at the October meeting. Both of these deal with revenue, or income to the club. This has come about because of growing difficulties in scheduling our customary annual activities and falling short financially, resulting in a series of budget deficits and a falling treasury balance.Upon analysis by your Board of Directors, it was concluded a low dues structure, and a growing percentage of non-paying members (Life Members), has created a financial hardship. These proposals are a means to help put the Club on a stronger financial footing, make the annual budget process smoother, and allow us to continue the activities we enjoy all year long.
The voting will take place at the November meeting. If you are unable to attend, you may vote by submitting your vote by email, to both Jerry Clement ([email protected]) and Chuck Hammer ([email protected]) Be sure to send to BOTH, by Nov. 1 to be counted.
PREZ SEZJerry Clement
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OCTOBER NAME BADGE DRAWING The name badge $50 lucky person was Pat Cowley this month; next month's drawing will be $10.According to my records, Pat has never won the name badge draw-ing. However, he and his wife, Sharon, have been lucky in the 50/50 drawings. Pat won $65 in February 2015, while Sharon won May and July, 2015, $75 for each month.
OCTOBER 50/50 DRAWING Jerry Clement, at the time that he purchased his 50/50 ticket, had made a comment that his significant other, Marci O’Brien, was not present at this month’s meeting, thereby having a better chance in winning the 50/50!! Well, thanks to our most recent TVS member, Anita Bustamante, who pulled the lucky 50/50 ticket. President Jerry Clement won $90 while the club received $90. Back in April 2016, Jerry won $82 and back in October 2012, Jerry won $82.
Congrats to the two lucky people!!
Rosie
VETTE SET
PAT
COWLEY
ROSIE’S RAFFLERosie Gipson
On Tuesday, October 18, at 7:00 PM, there will be a 2017 Vette Set Car Show Organization meeting at Tully’s house (21 Roanwood Dr., RHE, CA; 310-378-4062).
This is our first meeting and a lot will be decided so please attend and help. All Vette Set members are welcome. We will discuss:
1. Car Show date2. Charity3. Theme - Corvettes + GM cars/trucks ??4. Tee Shirts5. Car Show Committee Chairs6. And much more
John Tully,2017 Vette Set Car Show Co-Chair
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS:10/3, Linda Butts 10/5, Hal Holzman & Ronald Knight10/8, Pami Hilty & George Person, Jr.10/10, Marilyn Amaro10/18, Barry Gustafson10/20, Diane Kern; 10/23, John Kern10/24, Chris Perez10/25, Diane Feher & Anita Kelley 10/29, Jeanette Weimer
SUNSHINEPatrice Walter
CAR SHOW & REPORT John Tully
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS:10/9, Linda & John Tully10/29, Stella & Kurt Swanson
Patrice
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NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED SO. CAL. ACTIVITIES
Corvette Super Sports has events listed here as CSS. Info: www.corvettesupersports.com
October 8 --- All Car Lovers Car Show at Escondido Elks Lodge in Escondido, 10-2.
October 23 --- 15th Annual “Wings, Wheels & Rotors Expo” at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base, with Kim Foster’s Corvette on display!
Garden Grove Car Show --- Every Friday 4-8pm in Old Town Garden Grove. Contact Vette Set member David Tavares at [email protected] or (562)308-0390 for more info.
Ruby’s Diner Car Show --- Fridays 3-7pm, Ruby’s Diner, 245 N. Harbor Dr. , Redondo Beach.
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.
October 6 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
October 19 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at New York Deli, 2424 Sepulveda Bl. in Torrance. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!
November 3 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
November 16 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at SNAX, located at 4535 Sepulveda Bl. in Torrance. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!
December 1 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.
(No Activities Dinner Meeting in December)
December 10 --- Christmas Party at the Green Onion Restaurant in San Pedro.
January dates TBD--- Weekend trip to Malibu, Santa Barbara, Los Olivos, and Solvang, led by Jennifer Walton. Tentative schedule: Friday meet up 10am, leave at 10:15am. Drive 45 min to Malibu for wine tasting at Cielo Winery and lunch at Paradise Cove followed by 1 ½ hr. drive to SB. Check in to hotel and dinner TBD. Saturday morning: Tour of SB Mission and/or Botanical Gardens followed by 45 min drive via 101 to Solvang for lunch and sight-seeing. Drive 15 min to Los Olivos for wine tasting and dinner. Drive 45 min back to SB via highway 154. Dinner TBD. Sunday Art Walk by the SB Pier at your leisure.
VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
ACTIVITIESJennifer Walton
Next year in August, the 58th annual NCCC national convention will be held in Bowling Green KY.
Jack Walter
NCCC GOVERNORJack Walter
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Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes
WC-518-009 Sanctioned low speed autocross
WC-518-010 Sanctioned low speed autocrossClick here to see a flyer
Register at MotorSportsReg.com
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, San Juan
Capistrano, CA 92395
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
Corvette Pirates 6 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard the Carnival Miracle.
Hot Wheels car show and drags, parties, theme shirt days, deck walking every morning,
much more...
Day 1: Depart from Long Beach, CA
Day 2: Fun day at sea
Day 3: Cabo San Lucas
Day 4: Puerto Vallarta
Day 5: Fun day at sea
Day 6: Fun day at sea
Day 7: Return to Long Beach, CAClick here to see a flyer
Corvette Pirates web page
Corvette Pirates Facebook page
Info: Laurie "Tex" Schwab: (602) 790-5788
Reservations: Call Rocco Arpaio at Starworld Travel: (480) 948-7724 or (800) 456-7724
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
February 2017
24-25 Fri-Sat
22 Sat
November 2016
11&12 Fri-Sat
January 2017
21 Sat
Jan 29
through
Feb 4
Sun-Sat
NCCC West Coast Region Calendar
Sanctioned events are in red West Coast Region events are in blue Other events are in black
October 2016
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NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
West Coast Regional governors meeting at a location to be announced.
The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]
4 SunPeople's choice car show -- OC Vettes. You must register with the Huntington Beach
Concours to participate in this event
58th annual NCCC national Convention in Bowling Green, KY
Car show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross at NCM
track, drags, funkhana, golf tournament, tours of local attractions, Corvette Mall, hospitality
room. Parties, national champions awards banquet, Convention awards breakfast.
2017 NCCC Convention web site
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, 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]
18th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County Fairgrounds in
Costa Mesa, CA. Open to all types of vehicles.
Proceeds go to the KSK Cancer Center of Irvine.Cruisin' For A Cure web site
NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000
Email: [email protected]
November 2017
10 &
11Fri-Sat
August 2017
21-25 Sun-Fri
September 2017
8 & 9 Fri-Sat
16 Sat
23 Sat
May 2017
5 & 6 Fri-Sat
17 Sat
June 2017
ITEMS FOR SALEC6 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].
HISTORICAL REPORT
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MONDAY DRIVERS’ CLUB RUN SEPTEMBER 12, 2016
To gain a few more “twisties”, Jack took the group from the crest, down to the lake and back up to the top for lunch.
The final cards were drawn for the poker run and George Persons was declared the winner. The next day, Sept. 13, was Jack’s birthday and he was treated to a piece of cake.
Jack, thanks for another fun run. Pat
Once again, Jack Walter rescued us from a day of house chores by organizing another Mon-day Drivers’ Club run. This time it was on the Ortega Highway from San Juan Capistrano to Lake Elsinore. As usual, we met at Krispy Kreme at 10am before departure.
In an effort to raise funds for the club, Rosiebegan collecting money for a 50/50 poker run along the way. Jack’s ticketinto the carpoollane was his daughter, Amber, who helped Rosie.After making a pit stop in San Juan Capistrano, another poker card was drawn before heading to the Lookout Roadhouse for lunch.
Lunch on the patio
The view from the Lookout parking lot
“Ya got trouble…right here in River City”
Winner’s table Birthday boy with cake
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Friday, Sept. 30. Jerry Clement led a weekend run to Lone Pine and Bishop, CA to see the Fall leaves, the Lone Pine Film History Museum, the Owens Valley Cruisers Car Show, Western Movie Locations, Manzanar, an ancient bristlecone pine forest, and scenic driving through winding roads. There were 18 cars and 34 members on this trip.
The first stop in Lone Pine was the Film History Museum. We learned that there were over 300 movies filmed in nearby Alabama Hills from the 1920’s through the 1950’s.
After seeing the exhibits, we took a scenic drive through the Alabama Hills.
Afterwards, we went to our Best Western Hotel where we had “snacks” and beverages.
A campsite was set up on the hotel lawn using chairs and tables gathered from the swimming pool.
Keeping with the western theme, Maritza sang a few songs around the camp fire.. Really? No, not really.
“…where the deer and antelope play...”
A RUN FOR THEFALL COLORS
SEPT. 30-OCT. 2, 2016
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We took a winding mountain road with a 6,000 ft. elevation change to the Schulman Grove Visitor Center (elevation 10,100 ft).
From there, we took Discovery Trail, a 1 mile hiking loop featuring Ancient Bristlecone Pines, interpretive signs, and rest benches along the trail (just our speed).
Part of the grove con-tains a bristle cone pine, “the oldest liv-ing non-clonal organism, with an age of 5,066 Years (germination in 3051 BC)”.
That evening, we all went to dinner and treated Marci & Jerry for putting this event together. After dinner, Jerry awarded prizes to the winners of the poker run, etc.
Saturday, Oct. 1. Jerry called a driver’s meeting at the hotel and explained the plan of the day: see fall colors by taking Hwy 168 out of Bishop and heading toward Sabrina Lake (elevation 9,128 ft.)
The trip up to the lake was colorful. The weather at the lake was cold and windy. Some, like Pat & Sharon, left jackets “safe” in the hotel room. Others, like John Tully, had an extra jacket in the hatch-back.
After leaving the lake, we stopped for photos.
After freezing at the lake, we broke up into two groups: (1) those that thought their cars were too clean and went to North Lake on a dusty mountain road and (2) those that didn’t want to get their cars dirty and went to South Lake on a paved, twisty road.
Next on the agenda was to go to lunch at Erick Schat’s Bakery in Bishop followed by a trip to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the Inyo National Forest outside of Big Pine.
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The Vette Set’s Annual Holiday Party
Green Onion Mexican Restaurant
145 W. 6th Street, San Pedro
December 10, 2016 @ 6 p.m.
D.J. Joe
RSVPay by Dec. 1st at the General Meeting
Cost per person: $27.50
Make Checks payable to “The Vette Set”
Includes: Buffet Dinner, Iced Tea, Coffee, Fruit Punch,
Alcoholic drinks available at no-host bar
Contact Jerry Clement: (310)293-9671
Mail Checks to: 23823 Vine Ave. Torrance, CA 90501
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