The Official Newsletter of the Sunburst Corvette Club July 2017

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1 SUNSP TS The Official Newsletter of the Sunburst Corvette Club July 2017 SUNSPOTS is a monthly publication of the Sunburst Corvette Club PO Box 433, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

2 SUNBURST CORVETTE CLUB MEETINGS 1st Thursday of every month except January at Galati's Hideway 800 Feinberg Gt. Cary, IL Sunburst Mission To encourage planned trips, events and social activities for the members of the club. To provide and regulate events and exhibitions for Corvette Owners. To encourage careful and skillful driving. Sunburst 2017 Officers PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER GOVERNOR RON GLIOT FORREST ROBERTS RISA MURPHY LEE THORSON LEE DOUGLAS Committee Chairs APPAREL CAR SHOW CHARITY CRUISE DIRECTOR GOODWILL HISTORIAN MEMBERSHIP NCM AMBASSADOR NEWSLETTER PHOTO GALLERY PUBLIC RELATIONS SGT AT ARMS SPONSORSHIP WEBMASTER YAHOO GROUP KAREN BAIRD GARY GEMBALA JULIE THOMAS CAROL MACCABE KEN MONROE CAROL LETNER MEHLINAE DOUGLAS BILL MUMFORD RICH ORR KRIS JENSEN JANET ELSTON MIKE MURPHY RISA MURPHY DAVE THOMAS MIKE ROSENDAHL MIKE SMOSNA BILL MUMFORD MIKE STEVENS

3 SUNSP TS CONTENTS Messages & Announcements Message from the President Notes from the Veep Thoughts from the Governor Meeting Minutes for March Message from the Ambassador Special Announcements Calendar & Events Sunburst Events Calendar Upcoming Events Information Flying by the Seat of our Pants 4 Rallyes Saufen und Spiel 40th anniversary Picnic Struttin Ur Stuff Vettes Viewing Vermont Write Wride 2018 Sunburst Corvette Classifieds SCC Miscellany Charity News & Info Corvette History & Trivia New Babies Tech Tips Kids & Corvettes Message Board Celebrations Sponsors NCCC Information NCCC MW Region Calendar NCCC MW Region News Info Sunburst Corvette Club is a member of National Council of Corvette Clubs For more information on NCCC or upcoming sanctioned events call Lee Douglas at or governor@sunburstcorvetteclub.com Membership Dues Effective thru New Member Single $67.00 Couple $

4 Message from the President July 2017 President Ron Gliot Summer has dropped upon us hard and fast as at the time of this writing it is in the 90s and a perfect time to pop the top and get some sun and fun!!!! If you haven t been getting out and having fun with your Corvette you are not trying very hard so many events to choose from this year and so little time. I have been getting out to quite a few shows and events, making sure to get flyers distributed about the Sunburst Strut Your Stuff Car Show. Being this show is now an open show, make sure you drop a flyer in any car at any show. When you are chatting with Vette owners, don t forget to also mention the SCC Autocross Event as well. These are our two big money makers of the year and provide our club the freedom to do everything we enjoy and help our community as well. I think in our 40th year we have a real chance to hit a record number of members. Our record is (164) and we are at (157), so keep some Sunburst business cards in your purse/wallet and make sure to put that friendly Sunburst face on when chatting with other Vette owners. Sunburst can pride itself upon diversity in our Corvette approach, friendliness and a big thing in my eyes, a very mixed club, both male and female. While many car clubs are more a guys thing, one of the things I find special about our club is that we all share in events!!! Keep checking the calendar daily for more events; they are springing up fast now, and if you see something that looks good that you would like to plan, give a shout! We will always help. Remember, this is your club, step up, and be part of the fun Keep the shiny side up and the dirty side down!!!!! Ron Gliot 4

5 Notes from the Veep July 2017 Vice President Forrest Roberts Summer arrives! Cruise Nights, Car Shows, Flash Drives and Road Trips. Keep an eye on the Sunburst calendars for both Sunburst and Non Sunburst events. There is something going on every weekend and many week nights. Enjoy your Corvette however best suits your interest. While this issue is posted, many of us will be on the Rolling to Bowling trip. Many months in planning, this is a celebration of Sunburst Corvette Clubs 40th Anniversary. Commemorative bricks will be unveiled at the National Corvette Museum, we ll tour the museum, drive the Motorsports Park track, tour bourbon distilleries and try our luck with the horses at Churchill Downs. And yes, dine. Kris Jensen and Rich Orr have worked diligently to arrange this trip. Advance planning for a trip to Pennsylvania next May has begun. Several optional stops along the route to Falling Water are under consideration. If you are thinking about this trip, please complete the Registration which accompanies the Flyer in this issue. Driver input will help select those optional sites and permit hotel investigation. Though next May is a long-time away, to schedule and guarantee our tour date/time at Falling Water, it is necessary to commit our group in December. We would appreciate Registration forms from those considering the tour by Labor Day. 5

6 Thoughts from the Governor July 2017 Governor Lee Douglas Hello Everyone I am going to keep it short. Everything is going well with our 3 sanctioned events. Our first Harley Cookout was a huge success as you will read below. We will be in Bowling Green when this is posted so I am on vacation. Lee Douglas Governor 6

7 SCC Meeting Minutes Secretary Risa Murphy Sunburst Corvette Club June Membership Meeting Minutes 06/01/2017 Opening 7 PM start time by Ron Gliot Acknowledgment of greeters Ken Monroe Introduction of guests and visitors - Bill Mumford 1 Guest- Randy Whittacker who has a 2017 Coupe Corvette arrivals - None Approval of the minutes from the membership meeting of 5/4/17- Motion made by Dave Thomas, 2nd by Mike Rosendahl Officer Reports: President - Ron Gliot The board decided to re configure the meeting room to fit more people in- Ron asked for comments. This summer has lots of great events to offer within the Club. Ron said that he is encouraged by the new faces and new members joining, and encouraged them to get involved and participate in as many events as they can Vice-President - Forrest Roberts Mum s the word Nothing to report Treasurer - Lee Thorson Ending balance is $ Secretary - Risa Murphy Nothing to report Governor - Lee Douglas- Lee talked about the first Autocross event on an actual street! Lee also talked about the NCCC points that can be earned by participation as well as volunteering. Past President- Mike Stevens- no report Standing Committee Reports: Membership - Bill Mumford 157 members!! Bill has many odds and ends of miscellaneous club related items- license plate covers, hat pins, etc. See or contact Bill if you are interested Cruise Director Ken Monroe North Shore Corvette Club Car Show 6/18, Libertyville, Chevrolet 9 am to 2:30 Stallions Gate mustang & Ford Club having all makes and models show 6/24 in Elgin Niko s Red Mill in Woodstock 6/25 $10 entry fee Cary Cruise Nights Weds 6 to 8:30 Corvette Night 6/14 Sign up ahead of time for club parking- their Chevy Night is 8/23 Lake Zurich on Main Street, 1st Wednesday of the Month May to October June 4th- Gilberts Community Days off of Rte. 72- there is an Entry fee June 10th Hampshire Twilight Car Show Starts 3:30 ish- trophies are at 7:30 $15 entry fee June 11th McHenry Co Fairgrounds, Car show and Swap Meet Village of Dundee- Motor Mondays June 19th Cruizin Thursdays at Sweet Caroline s in Hoffman Estates Fridays in East Dundee Maxwell s Tuesdays- Huntley s Cruise nights 6/6 to 9/11 Mondays- McHenry Green Street cruise night- 6/12 Corvette night Saturday June 3rd Super Car Saturday the Arboretum shopping center in S Barrington Starts 8 AM to noon- they hold this event 4 times per year and rotate between another location in Bolingbrook- Very High End Cars come to this one 7

8 SCC Meeting Minutes Secretary Risa Murphy Saturday June 3rd Super Car Saturday the Arboretum shopping center in S Barrington Starts 8 AM to noon- they hold this event 4 times per year and rotate between another location in Bolingbrook- Very High End Cars come to this one Our Sponsor Crandall s chicken in Hebron is also putting together a car show- more to come Sponsorship - Mike Rosendahl- Mike wants to give this position to another club member for personal reasons. He s looking for a replacement to take over. He will help get the next person get started- See a board member or Mike if you want to step up to this position NCM Ambassador - Rich Orr- Updates on the National Corvette Museum s website- If you are a member- you will get discounts on CarFax reports, etc. Since our Club is a member- that means club members get a discount of 25% off the individual or family membership Charity - Julie Thomas & Carol MacCabe- The Salvation Army back to school campaign is raring to go- Please see website or blast for list of items needed for donation and Bring those items that you are so generously going to donate to the July Meeting. Julie mentioned that they are sending letters to the 2017 charities to invite them to the car show and a bit of an introduction about our club Car Show - Gary Gembala- Gary is asking for assistance- Registration forms are on the table at the meeting- you can pre-register before the September club meeting for a discount. Gary has flyers- so please take a stack and pass them out. This is an all makes and all models show. Also looking for more sponsors- See the Struttin Ur Stuff page on our website and or contact Gary. Gary is looking for 6 volunteers to go out to Crystal Lake to solicit donations and sponsorship. Dee Rosendahl is heading up the silent auction again this year. You can Dee the description of the items you want to donate, and then bring the items to the next meeting. Be sure to ask the places you regularly go for a donation. Mike Stevens has a few more car show t-shirts for sale $13 each Webmaster - Mike Smosna Any new members that want access to the Club Wiki page need to contact Mike so he can sign you up. Any pictures that you take at an event can get ed to Mike or Kris Jensen for the Newsletter Public Relations - Mike & Risa Murphy- no report- just getting lots of sites updated with the club events Apparel - Karen Baird- $1 each window clings are available for purchase. Since there was a minimum qty of 50 club car flags to place the order and 15 people were willing to commit to purchase we are holding off on those- maybe look into earlier in the year of 2018 for parade season Sergeant at Arms - Dave Thomas- $3 collected from Scofflaws Newsletter - Kris Jensen- Need submissions to Kris no later than 6/15 for the July Newsletter Goodwill - Carol Letner- Happy Birthday was sung and the anniversary couples were interviewedamazing as ever! Jerry Risch won the birthday drawing of Brunch Café gift certificate Historian Mehlanie Douglas- PLEASE TAKE & SEND PICTURES OF EVENTS Special Committees Two Minute Tech Tip - Jim Downing- on C7 s there is a motion sensor and there is a pin to disable to motion sensor- it s a little micro switch. Jim also said that most of the carpeting is black in the trunk, so he gets a light colored trunk mat- then scotch guards it so things are easier to see in the trunkyou had to be there to hear this story- but Jim THOUGHT that he scotch guarded it- only to discover that he had a can of PAM cooking spray instead- so off he went to buy a replacement trunk mat TEN-MINUTE BREAK 8

9 SCC Meeting Minutes Secretary Risa Murphy Old Business 5/29- Woodstock Memorial Day Parade- 17 cars in Parade, lunch at Pub 47 in Huntley and picked up 4 more cars for lunch- Perfect weather day New Business /9 St. Jude s Children s Hospital- Memphis-Now a club event- 13 cars so far- Let Lee know if you have interest- Cook Out at McHenry Harley Davidson- They supply the food- club members do the cooking and the donations go to St Jude s Upcoming Events 6/21-6/25 Rolling to Bowling- Packets ready for pick up at the meeting along with the Green Drive out T shirts that were pre-ordered- Starting location for the Wednesday Group is in Roselle- the Groups leaving on Thursday will have a different meeting location TBD- PLEASE be sure to read if nothing else- read the cover sheet in the packet 7/15-7/16 Trains & Corvettes- No report 8/5-8/6 Sunburst Autocross Mike Moushey- A great way to get to know your car- Need volunteerscan be a shift of 2- not the whole time. Will be held at MCC in Crystal Lake- Mike Stevens has the signup sheet- If a club member registers before July 28th- there is a discount 8/12- Sunburst Combined Rally- Starts at Raymond Bowl at 10:30 for registration- 1st car out 12:30$35 per person before 8/4- after that $38 per person. Poker run and fun rally- no divorce attorneys will be needed- just a fun competitive drive to unknown places and eating and cold beverages at an unknown ending point. 7/2- Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade- only 10 cars allowed- this is the first year that our club is doing this parade-looking for a nice representation of Corvette Generations - Participant drawing C3- Ron Gliot, C5 Chuck Peiffer, C6 Mike Rosendahl and Lee Douglas, C7 Forrest Roberts and Gary Gembala- 4 more opening- Let Mike Stevens Know- He ll need a copy of your Automobile Insurance card to provide to the parade organizers 8/26- Vettes On The River, LeClair, IA- Ron Gliot-This is a Charity event Central Illinois Corvettes- over 100 registered already- Making this a 1 day event 1 ways 2 hrs and 10 minutes from Huntley area 9/30-10/7 Vettes Viewing Vermont- Vern Chapman- Great way to see the Green Mountains in the FallMore to come 9/9-40th Anniversary Picnic - $10 per person for the Picnic Need $$ my August 3rd- Texan BBQ in Algonquin is where the food is coming from- Bring a dish to pass and BYOB including adult beverages**** 40th Anniversary committee has some Clocks for sale in the amount of $15 eachplease see Lee Thorsen to purchase Announcements Apparel Raffle $80 to winner and Carol Letner was the winner! 50/50 Raffle - Winners are greeters on July 6th - Joani Downing won $73 Next Board meeting on Weds June 7th - dinner at 6pm meeting starts with a quorum Next Membership meeting on Thursday, July 6th - dinner at 6pm meeting starts at 7pm Adjournment 8:33 pm Respectfully Submitted Risa Murphy 9

10 Message from the Ambassador July 2017 Ambassador Rich Orr National Corvette Museum - NCM 2017 Corvette Stats Available General Motors has released the final 2017 model year Corvette stats. A total of 32,782 Corvettes were produced: 34.3% Stingray Coupe, 30.2% Grand Sport Coupe, 18.9% Z06 Coupe, 7% Stingray Convertible, 6.2% Grand Sport Convertible and 3.3% Z06 Convertible. Once again, automatics more than doubled the production of manuals at 77%. The 1LT package was the most popular for Stingrays and Grand Sports, while the 3LZ package was the most popular for the Z06. For colors, Arctic White was the most popular with 18%, followed by Watkins Glen Gray with 17.7%, Black with 16%, Torch Red with 14%, Admiral Blue with 9%, Blade Silver with 6%, Long Beach Red with 6%, Corvette Racing Yellow with 4%, Black Rose with 4% and Sterling Blue with 2%. Note that if you add the two shades of red together, then red would be the most popular color with 20%.. Download the Final 2017 Stats Here. Share Your Corvette Story The National Corvette Museum publishes a quarterly magazine which is mailed to more than 38,000 members and business members world-wide. Being the 'Gateway to All Things Corvette' we love to share Corvette stories. If you have a cool, touching, or memorable Corvette story to share for consideration for publication, please it to editor@corvettemuseum.org. While we can't print every story we receive, we make every effort to use as many as will fit. Be sure to include a photo! Upcoming Museum Events Museum in Motion Northwest Passage (Oregon / Washington) July 26-30, 2017 Museum in Motion California Dreamin' August 18-23, 2017 Museum in Motion 'Diamond in the Rough' (Roanoke, WV) August 27-29, rd Anniversary Celebration August 31 - September 2, 2017 Museum in Motion National Parks Tour (Arizona / Utah) September 17-23, 2017 Museum in Motion: Kentucky 1-Lap Tours October, 2017 Vets 'n Vettes presented by Mobil 1 November 2-4, 2017 National Corvette Caravan August 28-31, 2019 For an complete list of events visit If you have any questions about being or becoming a NCM member please see me at a Membership meeting or ncmambassador@sunburstcorvetteclub.com. 10

11 Special Announcements Are you a Facebook user? Are you looking for more ways to keep up with what s going on in the Sunburst Corvette Club. JOIN THE SUNBURST CORVETTE CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE. The Sunburst Facebook page is closed group, which means that only Sunburst members can post on our wall and respond to posts on the wall. Go to Facebook, search for the Sunburst Corvette Club then request to join the group. Within a day or two, one of the moderators (Tom Fellberg or Mike Stevens) will approve your requests and you can then add your news, pictures or responses. It s to read the Group Policy for the Sunburst Group, so that you use the group as it is intended. The page is monitored regularly and is strictly enforced. We hope you consider taking advantage of this communication tool that may enhance your membership in the Sunburst Corvette Club. Digital Service Contact Information If you have questions, concerns, comments on things you want taken care of with regards to any of our Digital Communications, please use the following list of contacts : Media Contact Name Cruise Director News letter Website Photo Gallery Website Car Show Website Everything Else Facebook Ken Monroe Kris Jensen Janet Elston Gary Gembala Mike Smosna Mike Stevens Tom Fellberg Mike Stevens Bill Mumford Mike Smosna Ron Gliot Mike Stevens Yahoo Calendar cruise@sunburstcorvetteclub.com newsletter@sunburstcorvetteclub.com photogallery@sunburstcorvetteclub.com carshow@sunburstcorvetteclub.com webmaster@sunburstcorvetteclub.com facebook@sunburstcorvetteclub.com facebook@sunburstcorvetteclub.com yahoogroup@sunburstcorvetteclub.com yahoogroup@sunburstcoorvetteclub.com calendar@sunburstcorvetteclub.com calendar@sunburstcorvetteclub.com calendar@sunburstcorvetteclub.com A MESSAGE FROM THE HISTORIAN Hi All! Just a quick reminder that you can send your event photos to so that I can include them in the next month s slide presentation. Please make sure they are under 1 GB in size and also please limit the number to 20 or less. Can t wait to see what you shot! Thanks Mehlinae 11

12 Sunburst Events Calendar July nd 6th 12th 15th - 16th 29th Crystal Lake 4th of July Parade 1:00 pm Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00 pm) Board Meeting 6:00 pm Trains and Corvettes Scenic Drive Algonquin Founders Day Parade 9:00 am Crystal Lake, IL Galati s Hideaway Galati s Hideaway Janesville, WI Algonquin, IL August rd 5th - 6th 10th 12th 26th Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00 pm) Sunburst Auto-Cross 7:00am to 4:00pm MCC Board Meeting 6:00 pm Sunburst Rallye and Poker Run 11:30 am Vettes on the River 6:00am to 3:00pm Galati s Hideaway Woodstock, IL Galati s Hideaway Johnsburg, IL LeClaire, IA September 7th 9th 10th 13th 17th 30th Oct 7th Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00pm) 40th Anniversary Picnic 1:00 pm Saufen und Spiel - 10:00 am Board Meeting 6:00 pm Sunburst Car Show Martin Chevrolet 7:00 am Vettes Viewing Vermont Galati s Hideaway Crystal Lake, IL Johnsburg, IL Galati s Hideaway Crystal Lake, IL Vermont October 5th 7th - 9th 11th Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00 pm) Drive-out to St Jude Children s Research Hospital Board Meeting 6:00 pm Galati s Hideaway Memphis, TN Galati s Hideaway November 2nd 4th 8th Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00 pm) Little Angel s Potluck Jean Mumford 5:00 pm Board Meeting 6:00 pm Galati s Hideaway Elgin, IL Galati s Hideaway December nd Christmas Party Jean Mumford 5:30 pm 7th Membership Meeting 7:00 pm (Dinner 6:00 pm) 13th Board Meeting 6:00pm Golf Course Illinois Galati s Hideaway Galati s Hideaway 12

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24 Upcoming Events Info Vettes Viewing Vermont By Sunburst Corvette Club Sept 30 to Oct. 7, 2017 You will be able to stand in front of this waterfall [ Moss Glenn Falls ] and and take the best selfie of your life. Join us for the Vettes Viewing Vermont The trip is about having a good time with Sunburst members and enjoying a kaleidoscope of colors against the backdrop of the Green Mountains. What I looked for is: Scenic highways, top tourist attractions, double stay hotel locations, low mileage in Vermont, something special. If, at all, interested.send me your address to: winemaster4@comcast.net. I will provide a fact sheet with web site references. Keep cruising Vern and Judy Chapman Give the following information to Vern at the meeting or afterward it to winemaster4@comcast.net: Driver Name and Cell phone number: Navigator Name and Cell phone number: address: Corvette Car color and plate info: Do you have a CB? Y / N 24

25 Upcoming Events Info WRIGHT WRIDE Have you heard of Fallingwater? It s a magnificent home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in a stunning setting astride a waterfall. Built in the 1930 s, it is located about 60 miles SE of Pittsburgh PA. For those interested in architecture or FLW, it should be a must see. Marilyn and I toured Fallingwater in 2011 and have decided to make a return visit. We think it might interest other Sunburst members. Planning Information: Here are some basics. Links with more details are supplied below. Distance is 550+ each way. Four days/3 nights. Saturday, May 5, 2018 Assemble, then depart after breakfast. Drive 150 miles to South Bend IN. The Studebaker Museum (cost: $8, $6.50 over 60) or the Campus at the University of Notre Dame are proposed sites to visit. Lodging and Dining TBD Sunday, May 6, Drive approximately 400 miles and overnight near Fallingwater. Lodging and dining venues TBD. Monday, May 7, 2018 Tour Fallingwater beginning at 8:30. These will be the In-Depth Tours, approximately 2-hours in length. Interior photography will be permitted. Tickets are $80 per person and tour groups (we may require more than one) are limited to 10 people each. Abundant springtime flora adds to the experience Consideration: Walking and Stair Climbing are involved for this tour. It is a ¼ mile walk between the Visitor Center and house. There are approximately 100 stairs throughout the multi-level house tour. No facilities or seating available in the home. For any visitors with limited mobility, a shuttle is available to/from the Visitor Center and house. Add-On Option: Kentuck Knob Nearby is another FLW home designed in the 50 s and of his Usonian style. Tickets are $25 and tours are approximately 40 minutes in length. This is a second FLW home tour which could be added Monday afternoon. Monday, May 7, 2018 (Continued) Lunch at Fallingwater Café in the Visitor Center. Drive approximately 150 miles toward home to a hotel - maybe around Akron OH. Or, drive approximately 300 miles to Findlay, OH and schedule a tour of Dietsch Bros. our 40th Anniversary Banquet candy purveyor. Lodging and restaurant TBD Tuesday, May 8, 2018 Return home, approximately 400 miles from Akron. Or, tour the candy factory and drive approximately 325 miles from Findlay, OH. Tour and Ticket information about Fallingwater: Tour and Ticket information about Kentuck Knob: Even if you only think you might join us we would like to know soon to begin searching for lodging and dining. Tickets for 2018 go on sale mid-december and sell out far in advance. Will require payment by then to guarantee the house tour. me at: Forrestroberts1@att.net 25

26 Upcoming Events Info WRIGHT WRIDE WRIDER WREGISTRATION DRIVER: NAVIGATOR: CELL # CELL # E:MAIL TRIP PLANNING INFORMATION: PLEASE ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS TO HELP WITH OUR TRIP PREPARATIONS. HOW LIKELY ARE YOU TO GO ON THE TRIP LIKELY HOPEFUL YES NO DO YOU HAVE A CB? ARE YOU WILLING TO LEAD A GROUP? WOULD YOU BE A "BACK DOOR"? AT SOUTH BEND PREFERENCE: May 5, 2018 STUDEBAKER MUSEUM UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME AT FALLINGWATER: May 7, 2018 WILL YOU NEED A SHUTTLE? ARE YOU INTERESTED IN KENTUCK KNOB? PREFERENCE RETURNING HOME: May 7, 2018 OVERNIGHT NEAR AKRON OH (150 miles) OR OVERNIGHT FINDLAY, OH (300 MILES) TO VISIT DIETSCH BROS. ICE CREAM/CANDY PREFERENCE RETURNING HOME: MAY 8, 2018 DRIVE 400 MILES FROM AKRON OH OR TOUR DIETSCH BROS, DRIVE 325 MILES NOTE: IF A VISIT TO KENTUCK KNOB IS PREFERRED, IT MAY BE IMPRACTICAL TO DRIVE TO FINDLAY, OH

27 Sunburst Corvette Classifieds FOR SALE Rear Sway Bar for 1963 through 1982 Corvettes BRAND NEW, NEVER USED $50 C4 Service Manuals - $40 C5 Service Manuals - $50 LIKE New or Buy it all for $100 For more information or to purchase contact Skip Gallagher at skips62@sbcglobal.net FOR SALE C6 Bra NEW, NEVER USED Still in Box $40 For more information or to purchase contact Tom Rudolph at or tr1616@gmail.com 27

28 Sunburst Corvette Classifieds FOR SALE C Parts C5 Corvette GM (N73 Option) Speedline Magnesium Wheels, plus Tires NOW $1100 RARE OEM (N73 Option) Corvette Magnesium wheels set of 4. Manufactured by Speedline in Italy for GM, they are no longer available. They were a $2000 to $3000 option depending on model year. They were also limited to Exported Corvettes and an estimated 233 sets were sold domestically. These wheels are in very good condition. There is no curb rash or cracks on any of the wheels. There is a small scratch that was touched up on one of the rear wheels by the valve stem. The inner wheels are also in very good condition with a few marks from wheel weights and stones. I had purchased these rims in 2014 and installed New 2001 to 2004 tire pressure sensors at that time. The tires have a good amount of tread left. There is some inner tire wear on the front tires. Also included are the lug nuts, locking lugs with key and the lug nut covers. 2 Font 17 X 8.5, 5 Lug, 4.75 bolt pattern, 60mm offset 2 Rear 18 X 9.5, 5 Lug, 4.75 bolt pattern, 65mm offset Miscellaneous Parts for C Corvettes New in Box C5 Reproduction Sun Visors RT and LFT Side $150 / Pair or $75 Each C5 Used Excellent condition Al Knoch Leather center console armrest - $100 Used Excellent Condition C4 C5 C6 Weekend Project Book - $10 C5 Used Good Condition Front Stretch Bra - $25 C5 Used Good Condition Neoprene Seat covers Mid America - $40/pair C Used Excellent Condition Shop manuals - $150 For more information or to make an offer call or text Rich Orr at richo4@comcast.net 28

29 NCCC Midwest Region Events Calendar 2017 NCCC - MW Region Events Calendar July st -2nd 8th 9th 15th 22nd 29th 30th 14 Auto-X Events Wisconsin & Kettle Moraine CC 7 Auto-X Events Badger State Vettes & Brew City CC 7 Auto-X Events Northern IL & Brew City CC Truck, Bike and Car Show Chicago Cross Roads 7 Rallyes River City CC 7 Rallyes Corvettes of Minnesota 7 Rallyes Little Egypt CC (Windy City CC) TBD TBD TBD Chicago, IL LaCrosse, WI Woodbury, MN Downers Grove, IL August th 6th 12th 13th 21st - 25th 6 Auto-X Events Mad City Vettes & Sunburst CC 6 Auto-X Events No IL & Sunburst CC 4 Rallyes Sunburst CC 1 Concours & 3 PC Concourse Chicago CC(Windy City CC) NCCC Convention Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake, IL Johnsburg, IL Tinley Park, IL Bowling Green, KY September nd - 3rd 10 Auto-X Events No ILL, Northern Rays, Windy City CC 8th - 9th MW Region Meetings and Governors Meetings 16th 7 Auto-X Events Route 66 CC 17th 7 Auto-X Events Route 66, St Louis, & Sunburst CC 17th 2 Concours Sunburst CC 24th 7 Low Speed Events Midwest Corvettes 24th 1 PC Concours Windy City Corvettes 30th 5 Auto-Cross Events - MW Region Fundraiser TBD St. Louis, MO St Charles, MO St Charles, MO Crystal Lake, IL Davenport, IA Country Club Hills, IL Rantoul, IL October st 7th 8th 8th 14th 15th Rantoul, IL South Bend, IN South Bend, IN Waukesha, WI South Bend, IN Orland Park, IL 5 Auto-X Events MW Region Fundraiser 7 Auto-X Events - Windy City Northern Rays, & Chicago CC 7 Auto-X Events Chicago Cross Roads & Chicago CC 4 Rallyes Badger State & Brew City CC 7 Auto-X Events Land of Lincoln CC 1 Rallye Windy City Corvettes November th-11th MW Region Meetings and Governors Meetings St Louis, MO 29

30 NCCC News The Midwest Region (MWR) of The National Council of Corvette Clubs, Inc. (NCCC) currently serves about 2,400 Members in 28 Corvette Clubs in the States of Illinois and Minnesota and Wisconsin. Family Helping Family The NCCC has established a program where NCCC members traveling have options if something happens to them; their car or if they just want to have a cup of coffee with a fellow member. The Family Helping Family directory that is currently published is up to date by the Password has been changed for the new year. User Name: NCCCHelp Password: 1963SplitWindow Please note that both the Userid and PW are Case Sensitive. Midwest Region 2017 Officers Regional Executive Larry Pagliaro Mail to: re@mwregion.com Regional Competition Director Bill Docherty Mail to: rcd@mwregion.com Regional Secretary Jeanne Cassel Mail to: secretary@mwregion.com Regional Membership Director Shannon Davis Mail to: rmd@mwregion.com Regional Treasurer Nancy Bailey Mail to: treasurer@mwregion.com 30

31 Charity News 2017 Charitable Organizations Honor Flight Chicago was founded to recognize Chicago-land s World War II and Korean War veterans by flying them all-expense-paid to Washington DC for a day of honor, remembrance and celebration. Currently we are flying WWII and Korean War veterans, but we are accepting applications from Vietnam War veterans for future flights. After we have reached out to all WWII and Korean War veterans who are interested, we will begin flying Vietnam veterans to Washington DC. The Build Team was born out of a shared vision to give back to the community. What started as a brief discussion on a Sunday afternoon, led five business and professional leaders to come together to help local families in financial need with essential home repairs. The Build Team was launched in 2014 with the commitment of efficiently and effectively utilizing its resources and donations to meet those charitable objectives for families in Northwest Cook and surrounding counties in Illinois. The Board of Directors approved our first project in June. In August, the IRS approved our tax exempt status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Miraculous Multiples Mothers of Twins Club (MMMOTC) is a non-profit support and social group for mothers (or expectant mothers) of multiples (twins, triplets, or more) in the McHenry County area. Membership is open to all mothers of multiples (natural or adoptive). Pioneer Center for Human Services is a 501(c)3, non-profit charitable organization that provides direct services to thousands of individuals each year. The organization also provides education and outreach to schools and community organizations reaching over 10,000 additional individuals. The Salvation Army is an International, Evangelical Christian Church dedicated to providing individuals worldwide with spiritual, physical, social and emotional support. Our organization is made up of thousands of officers, soldiers, adherents, employees, volunteers and other individuals all working together to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all people, as well as struggling to meet the physical needs of those less fortunate. Crystal Lake Corps The Salvation Army is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. 31

32 Charity News 2017 Back to School Supply Drive Crystal Lake Salvation Army School Supply List 2017 ** Backpacks ** Red Pens ** 3 Ring Binders ** Composition Books ** Index Cards ** 12 inch Rulers Pencils Erasers Pencil Boxes Pencil Sharpeners Scissors 4 oz Bottled Glue Crayons Markers Broad/Narrow Tip Colored Pencils 2-Pocket Folders Highlighters Spiral Notebooks Loose Leaf Paper Blue or Black Pens ** Items that they run short of Please bring Donations to the July Meeting, as we need to deliver to the Salvation Army before the end of the month. Crystal Lake Corps 32

33 Charity News There seems to have been some confusion on the website provided in last month s newsletter. Should you wish to donate directly to St Jude, through the Sunburst site, please follow the following steps: 1. Go to 2. Click on Find a Participant 3. Enter Sunburst in the display name field 4. Click the search button 5. Click on the Sunburst link that shows up in the list NOTE: You will not be able to link directly from this newsletter 33

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35 Charity News On June 8, members of sunburst met at the McHenry Harley Davidson dealership to help with serving hamburgers, hot dogs and brats to 100 s (literally 100 s) of Harley enthusiasts. The food, chips, water and soda were provided by McHenry Harley and Sunburst members provided the labor. Harley riders and passengers were given the opportunity to donate to St. Jude Children s hospital. As is evident by the amount of $1315 just donated to St. Jude s in the name of Sunburst Corvette Club, the bikers were enthusiastic in their support of the hospital and children. Sunburst members donating their time were Karen Baird (along with her son Nick, and his roommate Bawa), Julie and Dave Thomas, Jo and Bill Hoak, Rich Orr and Kris Jensen, Mike Stevens, Tom Marks, Mark Pippel, Ron Gliot, Lee and Mehlinae Douglas (with daughter Nikki and her friend Chris). A good time was had by all,not only was it a great fund raising effort, but a Fooder, as well! 35

36 Corvette History and Interesting Facts C7 The Newest Generation ( Present) marks the introduction of the seventh generation Corvette the C7.. The new LT1 6.2L V-8 base Corvette engine delivers 455 HP, 460 lb-ft torque (+5 in each with the addition of the optional Performance Exhaust System) The 2014 Corvette is the first to be equipped with Direct Injection technology which ensures a more complete burn of the fuel in the airfuel mixture, improving combustion efficiency and thus contributing to increased power and fuel economy. Active Fuel Management, or cylinder deactivation, is a first-ever application on corvette and helps save fuel by imperceptibly shutting down half of the engine s cylinders in light-load driving The big news for 2015 was the introduction of the C7 Z06 featuring a rand new 650 HP supercharged LT4 engine. For the first time, the Z06 could now be ordered as a couple with removable roof panel or a convertible with a choice of a 7-speed manual transmission or new 8speed automatic. For 2015, the previously optional Performance data Recorder (PDR) was included at no extra charge with the Navigation system. Every 2016 Corvette Stingray comes with a flat-bottom steering wheel and Magnetic Ride Control is available as a free-flow option on any Corvette. The big news for the 2017 model year is the return of the Corvette Grand Sport, combining the styling and handling of the Z06 with the base 460 HP LT1 engine offered a Grand Sport collector Edition featuring an exclusive Watkins glen Gray Metallic exterior and Tension Blue hashmark graphics, satin black full-length stripes, black wheels and a unique Tension Blue full leather and suede-wrapped interior. Trivia information was found on the Roger's Corvette Center Website: 36

37 New Babies On May 2, at a dealership in Chicago, Jim and Joanie Downing were just looking at colors. Joanie saw the Long Beach Red, and said buy it. The rest is history Jim Downing Two Minute Tech Tips Jim Downing If you have the 2LT or 3LT, 2LZ or 3LZ, etc option package on a C7: When we remove the targa top on our C7, the hole in the windshield frame where the left-front targa locator pin sets, has a very small micro switch inside. I ve been told that this switch is designed to deactivate the interior motion alarm when the top is removed, so a leaf blowing into your car while parked and locked, won t set off the alarm. Convertibles may be similar but I don t have one to check. Be careful putting anything (like a flag for parades) into that hole, so you don t damage the switch. Objects with a rounded end like the targa pin should be okay. The C7 Flag Caddy is supposed to be designed to not hit the switch, a home-made version might not be safe. When I learn more, I ll tell everyone. 37

38 Kids & Corvettes Marilyn and Forrest Roberts grandson Nicholas gets his first Corvette! 2X2 Nick s Car Grandpa s Car Have a picture of your Corvette and a Special Kid in your life. Send it over to Kris Jensen with some info and we will be glad to post it in the next edition of Sunspots. 38 newsletter@sunburstcorvetteclub.com

39 Committee Chair Message Board APPAREL Think Ink is the embroidery company for the Sunburst Corvette Club. They are family owned, have been in business 30 years, and are located in Crystal Lake. Members may bring in their own clothing with no additional charge. You may call or come into the store for your orders. There is an $8 charge per name for any number of letters which are embroidered in black or white. You may also have Spangles or Rhinestones applied. Production time is approximately 5-6 working days. Items may be shipped UPS if needed. Catalogs are available in the store. Please call Apparel Director - Karen Baird with any questions at: Think Ink 890 Cog Circle, Crystal Lake NEWSLETTER: We are always looking for new ideas to include in Sunspots. If you have an idea for something you would like to see featured, or have pictures of family members or pets with your Corvette, that you would like to share, please send all to me at krisj47@comcast.net. Kris Jensen Newsletter Editor Corvette Classifieds is offered to members of Sunburst Corvette Club at no charge. Nonmembers are invited to advertise in Sunspots at a charge of $25 per half page for 2 months. If you wish to advertise in this publication of SCC, please send all information to Kris krisj47@comcast.net 39

40 Celebrations July Birthdays 1st 2nd 3rd 7th 8th 8th 11th 12th 17th 19th 20th 20th 21st 21st 23rd 24th 25th 26th Ron Majchrowski Ron Bieda Jana Rauschenberg Kris Jensen Cory Reiser Michael Smosna Margie Bachner Don Elliott Bob Lasky Mike McGovern Michael Moushey Rich Orr Paul Baumgartner Vern Chapman Norm Poisson Jose Lara Jim Downing J R Hottenrott July Anniversaries 5th 10th 10th 11th 16th 19th 19th 20th 23rd 26th 29th Risa & Mike Murphy Ciera & Paul Baumgartner Karen & J R Hottenrott Colette & Ron Majchrowski Anne & John Wonak Mehlinae & Lee Douglas Julie & Dave Thomas Mia & Dave Berna Andrea & Brad Mace Jo & Bill Hoak Karen & Nolan Baird Congratulations to All 40

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