Corvette Expressions 3rd Edition Volume 143 August, 2018

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1 Corvette Expressions 3rd Edition Volume 143 August, 2018 Officers for 2018 President: Rob Lombardi Vice-President: Howard Fink Secretary: Linda Sawitsky Treasurer: Bill Zide Membership Coordinator: John Petrucci Sgt-at-Arms: Carol Heh -1-

2 Corvette Expressions 3rd Edition - Volume 143 August, 2018 It's been a busy summer for Corvette Express. Lots of activities, as usual This month is the Corvettes at Carlisle show, as well as other car and street rod events taking place in NY, NJ, and PA. As a reminder, this is the time to "recruit' new potential members by reaching out and inviting fellow Corvette owners to an event and/or meeting. Also please forward any member "news" to Carol Heh for sunshine recognition and any member Corvette advertising to Lisa Force for this newsletter. It looks like we're on track for another successful year... I thank everyone for keeping the Corvette Express wheels in motion. See you at the August meeting. Yours in Corvettes, Rob Lombardi Greetings, and welcome to the August, 2018 issue of Corvette Expressions. Wow, talk about lots of fun activities! Club members were certainly kept busy the last several weeks! Let s start with a five day cruise to the lovely state of Maine beginning on June 22. Thanks to our activities director, Bill Nagle, and wife Donna who organized this fun trip, and Lynn Schneiderman, Bill Zide, and any other members who contributed the fabulous pictures which can be seen in this issue. Ice cream, anyone?? Members said YES when they met at Jersey Freeze in Freehold on July 13. If you ve never had a chance to go, Jersey Freeze night usually takes place on a few Friday nights in the summer. Most members who go bring their Vettes (although it s not mandatory) and they park along the perimeter of the large parking lot. It s a great way to get to know each other! Two days later, Dave Schneiderman led a lovely Sunday cruise to Cape May on July 15, followed by a trip to the Cape May Zoo and a tasty BBQ lunch. Great job, Dave! Finally, Lynne Schneiderman organized a fun excursion to Ocean Grove on July 19. Members brought a brown bag dinner and were treated to lovely evening in this quaint old town. And let s not forget Day s Ice Cream! Next month, on Saturday, August 11, Dave S. and Bill Z. have organized a Hot Dog Run. Participating members will sample hotdogs at various venues, and will then rate each one. For more information, and to see the evaluation form, please go to pages 16 and 17 in this newsletter. The next club meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 1. See you then! Lisa Force Newsletter Editor -2-

3 Corvette Expressions 3rd Edition - Volume 143 August, 2018 Club Activities for 2018 (Last meeting 3/13/18 Activities' Committee Meeting; in attendance- Howard Fink, Lisa Force, Lori Kane, John Murrell, Bill and Donna Nagle, Al and Anita Quigley, Dave and Lynne Schneiderman, and Bill Zide) Sat. Aug 11 Hot Dog Run, Dave S. and Bill Z. Aug Corvettes at Carlisle Sun. Aug. 26 Home Depot Car Show for Toys For Tots West Long Branch, 3 to 8 - Ed. A. Sun. Sept. 9 Pig Roast, Howard and Joanna F. Sat. Sept. 22 Laurita Winery, Lisa F. Sun. Sept. 30 Storm King Arts. Ctr., Bill and Carol Z. Fri. Oct. 5, 6, 7 Adirondacks Cruise, Bill and Donna N. Wed. Dec. 19 A Magical Cirque Christmas - Count Basie Theater, Bill & Donna N. TBD Waterfall Cruise Howard F. TBD December - Brian Setzer Orchestra Please note: We will also be adding Jersey Freeze Fridays into the calendar. There will very likely be additional activities added through-out the year. Please mark these dates on your calendar. Your Activities Committee has put together an amazing line-up of fun things to do, and we all look forward to your participation. More information will follow as we approach each date. Sign-up sheets will be available at upcoming meetings. If you are unable to sign up at the meetings and want to attend, please contact the organizer or me. Watch for s with details and reminders regarding each activity. Also, if you have signed up for an activity and cannot attend, please contact the organizer or me. Thank you, -3-

4 Bar Harbor Cruise - June 22 - June 26 Club members had a wonderful time in the beautiful state of Maine! Points of interest visited on the way to Portland were Wiscasset Village to peruse the shops, the lovely Rockport Harbor, and the mustsee Trenton Hills State Park for spectacular views. The hotel was right on the water, and everyone was treated to gorgeous views from their rooms. Highlights of the trip were Acadia National Park and Cadillac Mountain. Some members visited Northeast Harbor which was less touristy than Bar Harbor. Many took the nature cruise from the hotel's dock. There were plenty of kibbles and bits and wine for all. Monday, groups split up and went separate ways; some stopping at Mystic Seaport in Connecticut while others visited relatives before heading home. A great time was had by all. -4-

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11 ********************************************************************************** ********************************************************************************** Congratulations to Phil and Nancy Reibis who recently became the proud owners of this beautiful new 2019 Corvette! -11-

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15 Ocean Grove, July 19 Club members spent a lovely evening in Ocean Grove. The weather was perfect for enjoying a brown bag dinner on the board walk, strolling on the beach, and of course, Day s Ice Cream! -15-

16 Attention Club Members: If you are planning on attending the Hot Dog Run on Saturday, August 11, here are the instructions to evaluate the hotdogs, followed by an evaluation graphic organizer in which you can record your scores. Have fun! CE Classic Hot Dog Run - Taste Evaluation What is a hot dog? A hot dog (also spelled hotdog), a.k.a. frankfurter (sometimes shortened to frank), dog, or wiener, is a cooked sausage, traditionally grilled or steamed and served in a partially sliced bun. Where did the name hot dog come from? References to dachshund sausages and ultimately hot dogs can be traced to German immigrants in the 1800s. These immigrants brought not only sausages to America, but dachshund dogs. The name most likely began as a joke about the Germans' small, long, thin dogs. The term dog has been used as a synonym for sausage with one thought being that it came from accusations that sausage makers used dog meat, starting in at least In the early 20th century, consumption of dog meat in Germany was common. The suspicion that sausages contained dog meat was "occasionally justified". Our Hot Dog Evaluation Focuses on just the dog no sauces, no toppings, no buns. According to Al Quigley, there will be no eating of hot dogs in Corvettes! You will evaluate each dog based on the criteria shown below. Consider each characteristic and decide how you feel about the dog. Rate each characteristic with a number 1 to 5 (1 worst, 5 best). For the last characteristic, rate your general impression of the hot dog with a number 1 to 10 (1 worst, 10 best). Your overall rating for each dog will be the sum of the individual scores + your general impression score (i.e., a max score of 50) Overall ratings from all participants will be totaled to identify CE s Top Dog at the last hot dog stop. Evaluation Criteria 1 Size - Short/Long, Plump/Thin 2 - Appearance - Color (yellow, orange, red, brown), Casing vs. Skinless 3 Texture - Smooth, Wrinkly, Striated whole or split 4 - Plumpness Hard, Flexible, Popness 5 Aroma Harsh, Pleasant (invites tasting) 6 - Juiciness - Greasy, Moist, Dry 7 Chewiness - Loose, Tight 8 - Taste (flavor) Fresh, Stale, Meaty, Spicy, Salty 9 General Impression - 1 (Liked the Least). 10 (Liked the Most) -16-

17 CE Hot Dog Evaluation Form Score Each Box: General Impression: 1 (like least) 5 (like most) 1 (hate it) 10 (love it, the best) Max Score: 50 Hot Dog 1 Hot Dog 2 Hot Dog 3 Hot Dog 4 Hot Dog 5 Hot Dog 6 Size Appearance Texture Plumpness Aroma Juiciness Chewiness Taste General Impression Total Score -17-

18 August Car Shows 8/4/18 Featured Cars at this Show are CORVETTES Flemington NJ Main Street Car Show Show Hours: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Phone: (908) Website: Show Address: 75 Main Street Flemington, NJ Facebook Event Page Link: Featured Cars: Corvettes. FREE. Registration starts at 5:00 pm at 75 Main Street at the Historic Courthouse. All Makes, Models Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles welcome. Live Bands, free children s activities including face painting, bounce house and balloon sculpturing. DJ Chuck Leonard spins tunes at the DJ station. Trophies for car participants. Door Prizes and outdoor dining available to car owners and spectators. Like us on our Flemington Car Shows Facebook page. 8/5/18 NJ FOP LODGE 140 CAR SHOW Rain Date: August 19, 2018 Show Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Phone: sec_njfoplodge140@yahoo.com Website: Show Address: Hightstown High School 25 Leshin LaneHightstown, NJ We welcome all years, makes and models of cars and trucks. D.J., Raffles, 50/50, Food Trucks, and goody bags. Registration $ Registration is from 8:00 am - 9:30 am. 8/9/18 Atlantic County 4-H Fair Car Show Show Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm 4htwirl@comcast.net Address: Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds, 3210 NJ Route 50 South Egg Harbor, NJ Located at the Atlantic County 4-H Fairgrounds on the first day of the County Fair. Check in from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Free Entry. Pre-registration preferred. Open to all years, makes and models. 8/12/18 METUCHEN RESCUE SQUAD BENEFIT CAR-TRUCK-MOTORCYCLE SHOW Event Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Contact: (732) Website: Event Address: 400 GROVE AVE METUCHEN, NJ Other Details: Live DJ Music, PRE-REG COST (BEFORE ): $10.00/CARLOAD, DAY-OF SHOW: $ SPONSOR** PICK TROPHIES MAYOR'S CHOICE. SQUAD CAPT'S CHOICE TROPHY, LONGEST DISTANCE AWARD, OLDEST VEHICLE, *PROXIES ASSIGNED AS NEEDED. OPEN TO ALL MAKES, YEARS & MODELS OF VEHICLES, IF IT ROLLS, BRING IT! RAIN DATE AUGUST 19,

19 August Car Shows, Continued... 8/15/18 29th Annual Point Pleasant Boro Car Show Show Hours: 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Phone: (732) Website: Show Address: 3900 River Road Point Pleasant, NJ The 29th Annual Point Pleasant Boro Rotary Club Car Show will be held at the beautiful Crystal Point Yacht Club located at 3900 River Road, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742, (on the corner of Route 70 and River Road). Show starts at 6 pm and ends at 9 pm, Trophies presented at 8:30 pm. Music by Wolfman Jerry. Dash Plaques to the first 175 to register. Antique Cars and Trucks, Modified Cars and Trucks, Foreign, Custom, Street Rods and Replica cars. Preregistration before the event $15.00 per car. Registration on the night of the event $20.00 per car. Rain date Aug 16th. To get an entry form go to or us at jim@nstaragency.com. 8/18/18 12th Annual COPS N' RODDERS DAY EVENT CAR SHOW Show Hours: 9:00-3:00 pm Phone: (908) aspokane@cs.com Show Address: 219 Mountain Avenue Hackettstown, NJ Facebook Event Page Link: This is THE PREMIER EVENT FOR NORTHERN NEW JERSEY! Show features all makes and models, tons of vendors, food, DJ, Bands, Strong Man Eric Moss, and TONS OF TROPHIES AND PRIZES! Sign up early to get a prime spot in our main lot...only $15 for Pre-registered Vehicles! All spectators free. For more information contact Ed Baricella at (twodropeddie@aol.com) or Allen Spokane at (aspokane@cs.com). 8/18/18 6th Annual Hamilton Community Day Car Show Rain date: August 25th Show Hours: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Phone: (609) cjaccnews@aol.com Website: Show Address: 130 Marketplace Blvd - (Hamilton Marketplace Parking Lot), Hamilton Township, NJ $10.00 day of show. Trophies awarded for Top-40; first 200 registrants get a t-shirt and a goody bag. Many great places to eat, shop, music, giveaways, and so much more! FUN for the family! 8/19/18 Rolling Iron Auto Show Show Hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Phone: (732) x14 kgeiser@allairevillage.org Website: allairevillage.org Show Address: 4263 Atlantic Avenue Farmingdale, NJ Rain date: 8/26/18. Show Cars on Macadam with trees & grass. Gates open at 8:00 am. Trophies. People s Choice, Village & Best of Show Antique Cars/Trucks, Modified Cars/Trucks, Foreign, Custom, Street Rods, Motorcycles, and Replica Cars. 8/19/18 1st Annual Cinn City Pirates Cars for a Cure Car Show Show Hours: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Phone: geopat7@comcast.net Show Address: Wood Park, 2500 Branch Pike Cinnaminson NJ, Open to all makes models and years. It is a judged show with top 50 plus specialty awards. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society. $20.00 Day of Show. -19-

20 8/25/18 August Car Shows, Continued... 3rd Annual VFW Post Classic Car Show Show Hours: 8 :00 am to 2:30 pm Phone: (732) buckeyebillnj@gmail.com Website: Show Address: 2652 W. Lacey Road Forked River, NJ Car show open to all vehicles, but only those 25 years old or older will be judged. Trophies by judges choice, dash plaques for first 100 vehicles, and food available for purchase. Event is co-sponsored by VFW Post and Vintage Automobile Museum of NJ. $15.00 re-registration / $20.00 day of show, Vendor fee $50.00 / Spectators free. Rain date: Aug. 26th. 8/25/18 4th Annual BRICK PAL Classic Car Show and BBQ Show Hours: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Phone: ineagency@gmail.com Website: Show Address: 60 Drum Point Road Brick NJ th annual Classic and collectible car show BBQ, Music, Prizes, 50/50 gift auction, all proceeds benefit the children of the Brick PAL and area 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, cars enter at 8:30 am. 8/25/18 Fired Up Car Show & Vendor Fair Show Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Phone: (609) Rekoerico@gmail.com Website: Station47.com Show Address: 133 Stafford Avenue Manahawkin, NJ Car show and vendor fair/ Something for the guys, something for the girls. 8/26/18 Cops 'N Rodders Show Hours: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Phone: (609) ext sbrecycling@comcast.net Show Address: 10th Street Boat Ramp Park Ship Bottom, NJ Cops N Rodders Fund raiser PBA 175 of Long Beach Island. Trophies, T- shirt. music DJ. 50/50. Dash plaques for the first 75 registrants. PBA 175 BBQ. Rain or shine event. Any year cars', trucks motorcycles. Cost: $ We are on the bay in LBI. 8/26/18 Annual Toys for Tots Car Show Show Hours: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Phone: ratradioman959@gmail.com Show Address: 310 Rt. 36 West, GSP Exit 105, West Long Branch, NJ Annual Toys For Tots Car Show-3pm-8pm near The Home Depot. Rods, customs, classics, race cars, food, DJ music. Auto and spectator admission free but please bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to the U.S. Marines Holiday Toy Drive. -20-

21 Cruise Nights and Cars and Coffee Somerville Downtown Cruise Night Every Friday Night beginning May 25. Hotrods and Handlebars Cruise at D'Jais - Belmar, NJ. Phone (732) frank.csulak@noaa.gov. Address: 1802 Ocean Avenue Belmar, NJ SCRAP Cruise Dates at D Jais: Sunday, May 13th (rain date of Sunday, May 20); noon to 6:00 pm. Sunday, Sept 16 (rain date of Sunday, Sept 23) noon to 6:00 pm.* Belmar Cruise Nights: 8/22/18. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Main Street between 8th and 10th Avenues Belmar, NJ Phone: (732) info@belmarbusinesspartnership.com Website: Woody s Roadside Tavern 4th Sunday 4pm 8pm Woody s Roadside Tavern 105 Academy St, Farmingdale, NJ Browntown Cruise. 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 3rd Tuesday of each month. Phone: (732) @kroozinproductions.com Route 516 Old Bridge, NJ Open to all JB's Diner, 1320 Route 33, Farmingdale, NJ Website: Monday nights at 5-9pm, April through October MJ S Pizza Bar Grill (old Beacon Street Grill) Mondays, 5:30-8:30 Starting May 20 Info: New Monmouth Diner 6-9 2nd and 4th Mondays Info: Stony Brooke Grill Every Tuesday Branchburg,NJ 1285 Rt 28 Branchburg, NJ Starts June 2nd Olive Garden Cruise Night 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm. 1st Wednesday of each month. Open to all makes and models. Phone: (732) @kroozinproductions.com Woodbridge Center Drive Woodbridge NJ Garvey s Restaurant Every Tuesday 405 Spotswood Gravel Hill Rd Monroe, NJ Time: 5:30pm to 9pm Music, trophies & outside dining Park Plaza Shopping Center Old Bridge, NJ 1st Thursday of each month June 4th Sept rain date 2nd Thursday Stewart s Drive In Last Thursday of each month Starts May 28th 6pm 63 Broadway, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ Jackson Plaza Fossils Cruise - Last Fri of the Month County Line Rd 5-9pm The Shoppes at Old Bridge 1st Friday of each month May - Sept Rt 9 & Texas Rd QuickChek Cars & Coffee 1st and 3rd Saturday Mornings 7:30-10:30 5 Leesville Rd & West Veterans Hwy, Jackson Chick-Fil-A 1st and 3rd Saturday 5pm Rt 9 No. Howell In front of Lowes Downtown Flemington Bi-Weekly Saturdays 5:

22 Cruise Nights, Continued.. AMC Monthly Cruise - first Wednesday of every month. May through October beginning May 2nd. In July, held on the 2nd Wednesday. 5:00 pm till? Phone: (609) cjaccnews@aol.com@aol.com. Website: AMC Theater parking lot. 325 Sloan Avenue, Hamilton, NJ In conjunction with Hotrides. Restaurants, trophies awarded each event, t-shirts available, WPST broadcasts live, VEN- DORS WANTED. ALL cars, trucks, Jeeps, and motorcycles are welcome. Call Joe at (609) for more information. Park Plaza Cruise Night. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. 3rd Thursday of each month. Open to all makes and models. Phone: (732) @kroozinproductions.com Highway 34 Matawan, NJ IHOP Classic Car Show. 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Every Thursday starting 5/17/18. Phone: (908) rick807@gmail.com. 260 Route 206 Hillsborough, NJ and 4731 Route 9 Howell, NJ Facebook Event Page Link: IHOP Hillsborough, NJ. Classic Car owners will get a Free Meal up to $9.00 and all guests can ask for 10% off their check. Edison Light Cruisers - Every Thursday until October 4th at The Home Depot Route 1 South, Edison, NJ Hosted by Edison Light Cruisers - (weather pending) at the Home Depot in Edison, NJ. Follow Facebook for updates: Eagle Ridge Golf Club Cruise Night - second Thursday of the month. 5:30 pm. Phone: E- Mail: @kroozinproductions.com. Website: Click Here For The Flyer. 2 Augusta Blvd Jackson, NJ Food and Trophies. Jackson Crossing Cruise Night. 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. 3rd Friday of each month. Open to all makes and models. Phone (732) @kroozinproductions.com South Hope Chapel Road Jackson, NJ Sitting Duck Restaurant Car Cruise - 9/8, 10/13 & 11/10. Long Branch, NJ from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm weather permitting. All car enthusiasts welcome. Live DJ and $10.00 voucher for the restaurant (vouchers for car show participants only and must be used for lunch on the day of the event). Sitting Duck Restaurant Myrtle Ave, Long Branch, NJ (off Highway 36 just after the entrance to Monmouth Park Racetrack) ************************************************************************************ For Sale Brand new wheels still in the box for a C6 Vette. $800 with lugs for the set. Contact John Murrell -22-

23 We Carry Over 40,000 Parts and Accessories For C1-C7 Corvettes Mike Nieto Free Shipping On All Orders Just Mention Code Mike102 Show Specials Feb-March 2018 LLoyds Mats C2- C7 15% Off C3-C6 Slotted and Drilled Rotors $299 set 4 C5 C6 C7 Carbon Fiber Look Fuel Rail Covers 10% on Any C4 C5 C6 Seat Co- 15% off on all American Car Craft Accessorizes All 3D Raised Rear Bumper Letters For C4 C5 C6 $30 Please note that all advertising in this newsletter is from club members only, and for the benefit of club members. -23-

24 The Corvette Express Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Freehold Elks at 8:00pm. New members are always welcome! -24-