NRL Reporter March 2017

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1 Northern Rays LTD. P.O. Box 455 Itasca, IL NRL Reporter March years and Still Going Strong!

2 Thanks To Chicago Corvette Club for Inviting us to the Races! Truly Enjoyed it! The Line Up Begins

3 Northern Rays Ltd. (NRL) is a sanctioned club of the National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC). Its members are dedicated to the preservation and competition of the Chevrolet Corvette. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm: Pop s Pizza & Sports Bar 817 E. Nerge Rd. Roselle, IL (Corner of Nerge and Plum Grove in Towne Square Shopping Center) Membership in NRL is based on an applicant meeting the following requirements: 1. Own a Corvette at the time of Application. 2. Be at least 18 years old. 3. Have attended two meetings/and or club events. 4. Submitted the first year s NRL/NCCC dues in the amount of: $75.00 Single/$ Couple Members will receive the NRL and NCCC membership cards, and an NRL club shirt. The Reporter is published monthly by Northern Rays Limited. The content of this publication is based on source material believed to be accurate at the time of publication. NRL holds no legal responsibility for correctness or completeness of materials submitted for publication. All inquiries concerning the Reporter Should be directed to the Publications Director. Advertising rates are listed on the back cover. All items being submitted for inclusion in the Reporter must be received by the Publications Director no later than the last Tuesday of the month. Address all club correspondence to Northern Rays Ltd., P.O. Box 455, Itasca, Illinois Northern Rays Ltd. Is registered in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization Northern Rays Ltd NRL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Patrick Lopardo patsue708@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT Sue Lopardo patsue708@comcast.net NCCC GOVERNOR Vern Fagerberg Jr fagerbergracing@yahoo.com SECRETARY Diane Wagner wagnersminis@aol.com TREASURER Linda Fairlamb PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Dan Maroney danielmaroney@ymail.com COMPETTION DIRECTOR Linda Fairlamb MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Dan Maroney danielmaroney@ymail.com SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Vern Fagerberg Sr E- mail: vfager@arrowplastic.com Ed Wodniakowski E- mail: edw0647@aol.com PUBLICATIONS/WEBMASTER Pat Lopardo patsue708@comcast.net Chevrolet Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.

4 From the Office of the President March 2017 Last month was so warm we raced our die cast model cars outside with the Chicago Corvette Club at Oak Street Grill in North Aurora. It was a fun event. See some of the pictures in this issue. Dan and Diane Wagner won trophies too. If you would like to do this at one of our club meetings, Chicago Corvette Club offered to bring their track to one of our meetings. Just let one of our committee members know. Our club has always supported deserving charities over the years. Sometimes you may wonder what impact our club has on those in need. Look in this edition for four letters of thanks we received from the charities we contributed to last year. Every contribution makes a difference. Our club has many events planned for this year and one of my favorites is the Galena Wine Tour on July 22 nd. See the flyer in this issue. There is a block of rooms reserved at the Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena. If you are interested book your room early. Happy Motoring and remember to Save the Wave. Patrick Lopardo President Northern Rays LTD.

5 Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 By: Diane Wagner Pop s Pizza was served at 7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. President s Report Pat Lopardo Happy Valentine s Day! Welcome to our visitors Bob & Betty from Chicago Corvette Club. The Saturday Nite Fever event at Drury Lane was fun, and Thank you Dan Maroney for putting this together for us. If anyone still has any donations for St. Jude, please turn them in tonight, and we will get them to Bill Panzer. Both Pat and Sue were excited to share the news that their son called them earlier in the day to announce his engagement. Congratulations! Vice President s Report Sue Lopardo Lou Malnati s Pizzeria fundraiser sheet is up front. Pat and I attended the Knights of Columbus Cupids Ball last weekend, and we took out a full page advertisement for our club. Die Cast Corvette racing this Sunday, February 19, at 2:30 against Chicago Corvette Club on their turf, at Oak St. Grill in North Aurora, Betty from CCC talked about the event. Money is due tonight & signup sheets are being passed around. Upcoming events reviewed: Sue & Gerry talked about Veterans needing household items. Let s bring in new, unused items to our next meeting in March. A list of items needed is being passed around for everyone to review. Progressive dinner is something we are trying to put together. More information coming soon. April 1 st is our Midwest Region Awards Banquet at the Holiday Inn, Countryside. Dinner and open bar for $ Dan Maroney: Corvettes & Coffee is Sunday, June 4 th from 9-12 at Pella Windows in Oak Brook. The caravan for Road America Lemans Race is August 6 th. Ed Wodniakowski: NCRS Fall color drive out is October 22 nd. Treasurer s Report Linda Fairlamb We have money! Competition Report Linda Fairlamb See regional web site for updated information on the schedule of events.

6 Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 By: Diane Wagner Governor s Report Vern Fagerberg Jr. Not able to attend tonight. Sergeant at Arms Report Ed Wodniakowski and Vern Fagerberg Sr. Ed stated that there was one corvette in the lot tonight. Publications Report Pat Lopardo Reporters distributed at the meeting and via . NRL website updated. Payments received for advertising in the Reporter. Membership Report Dan Maroney No new members this month. Raffles coordinated by: Terry Wodniakowski and Sue Lopardo Ticket prices: 50/50 is $1 each or 6 for $5; General Raffle: $4 each or 3 for $10 Winners this week enjoyed the following prizes: Port Wine donated by Chicago Corvette Club Sue Lopardo Box of Peanut Brittle Phil Chappel Wine with Chocolate Truffles Gerry Young Wine with Lindor Milk Chocolates Walt Kobs Wine & 2 AMC Theater tickets Ed Frost 50/50 Cash Prize of $32.00 Ken Kranz Your contributions and ticket purchases support NRL and our Pizza sharing at each meeting. Thank you for your support! You are the best! Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Next Meeting Tuesday, March 14 th.

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11 General Raffle Donors 2017 NRL Meetings Sign Up Today & Thank You! Your contributions help us share the fun and also enjoy Pizza at each meeting. January Sue & Pat Terry & Ed W. Rob & Sherri D. February Ed & Sue Sue & Pat March Ken & Di Dan & Diane April John & Nancy May Linda D. Kim & Santo Ed & Terri M. June Ed & Terri M. Bill & Linde July August Phil, Sue & Libby Murray & Pat Diana E. Diane & Walt September Larry S. October November Sue & Pat Vern Jr. December Special Holiday Meeting Thank you for all your Support!

12 2017 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Dates Suggested Activity Key Contact Tues. March 14 th Club Meeting Support Veterans Exiting Homelessness Move-in-Essentials Drive See attached list for all types of personal and cleaning supplies needed to get a Veteran moved in. Thank you in advance for your generous support! Bring as many items to the March NRL meeting as you can! Jerry Fri., March 24 th Girls Night Out Wine with Me, 111 Gigi Gruber Dr., Itasca 6:00 p.m. Start Cost: Cash Bar; Split the Cost of Pizza Sue Sat. April 1 st Midwest Region Awards Banquet, William Tell Holiday Inn, Countryside, IL - Come out and represent NRL and Celebrate Linda s Achievement at #1 Top Ladies for Midwest Region! See Flyer online or in this Reporter April 8th Our 4 th Annual, Is it Spring Yet? Dinner and Dancing at Ki s Sign-up now - Cost $32.00 per person must be paid by March 14 th (Cash Bar) Dan M. Tues. May 9 th At our meeting! Food Drive Bring Donations for Itasca Food Pantry! Easy as can be just bring your donations to the NRL Club Meeting! Sue & Pat Sunday, May 21 st (Check Participation) Drive-Out to Lake Geneva for Ice Social Boat Tour Leave around Noon Boat Tour at 2:30 p.m. Sue & Pat May th NCCC Autocross Event Bowling Green, KY Midwest Region Fund Raiser and Great Time! Sun. June 4 th 9:00 a.m. Start Corvettes and Coffee Fundraiser for St. Judes Children s Research Hospital. 9:00 a.m. Noon at Pella Window Office Oak Brook (after event off to lunch at a nearby establishment) Dan M. July 4 th Niles 4 th of July Parade Ken

13 Sat., July 22 nd 2017 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Galena Wine and Road Tour Sign-up Today See Flyer in Reporter Road Tour up to Chestnut Mountain. Overnight Stay and Breakfast on the 23 rd. Ed & Terry W. Sun. Aug., 6 th Caravan to Road America in Elkhart WI Continental Road Race Showcase. Activities include open grid, autograph sessions, tech talks, fan forums, car corrals and much more...! Dan M. Sat. Aug., 12 th Annual Club Picnic Ed and Terri Meyers to Host Ed & Terri Mon.-Fri. Aug., NCCC Convention Week Bowling Green, KY All Welcome Details at: Sept., 2-3 rd Be sure to Save the Date! NCCC Fundraiser (10) Autocross Two Day Event Co-Sponsor NRL with Northern Illinois Windy City. Linda, Pat Sat./Sun., Oct., 7-8 th Be sure to Save the Date! (Raises Money for our Club!) (14) Autocross Event at TireRack Co-sponsor NRL with Windy City, Chicago Corvette Club and Chicago Cross-Roads Linda, Pat Sun. Oct., 22 nd Fall Colors Run with NCRS Ed and Santo Sat. Nov., 18 th Italian Dinner Night Tony Spavone s Ristorante 266 W Lake St, Bloomingdale, IL Larry, Sue Fri. Dec., 8 th 2017 Save the Date! - NRL Christmas Party Details Coming Di and Team For a full listing of Midwest Region Sanctioned Events go to Other Fun Club Ideas? - Additional Spring or Fall Drive Outs Volunteers needed to coordinate Something in Sept? - Progressive Dinner Sue/Di (with help from Sue C. on activities) - Northern Illinois Food Bank Warehouse Repack and Sort Volunteer Event (followed by NRL Volunteer Team Lunch) - Sue L. - Lilac Parade with Chicago Corvette Club May 21 st - Holiday Lights Event TBD Sue L. Maybe Brookfield Zoo?

14 2017 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Events we have enjoyed so far: 1. Saturday Night Fever Dinner and Play - January 28 th, 22 Members and Friends Enjoyed a Great Night out. Great BIG THANK YOU! to Dan for making all the arrangements and getting us a great price for dinner and play at Drury Lane! 2. Die Cast Model Car Racing with Chicago Corvette Club February 19 th. Turned out to be one of the most beautiful days of the winter! Diane and Dan along with Sue and Pat enjoyed racing outside on the little track in February unbelievable! Diane and Dan both won a trophy for their class Yeah!

15 NORTHERN RAYS GALENA WINERY ROAD TOUR Saturday, July 22nd 23rd We will enjoy a beautiful drive to Galena! Overnight stay at Chestnut Mountain Resort $ Saturday night and this includes Sunday Breakfast! Call to reserve your room 8 room are blocked so be sure to book right away! Dinner reservations will be made on the outside patio for Saturday evening Details on Starting Location and Route by June Meeting. Any questions please call Ed or Terry Wodniakowski

16 2017 Midwest Region Schedule of Sanctioned Events Last Updated: EVENT DATE LOCATION HOST CLUB NCCC Meetings 24-Feb Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Regional Meeting 25-Feb Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Governors Meeting 25-Feb Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting 3 Rallyes 25-Mar Saturday Centralia, IL Little Egypt Corvette Club MWR Awards Banquet 1-Apr Saturday Countryside, IL MWR & Windy City Corvettes 7 Autocross Events 8-Apr Saturday South Bend, IN Windy City, Chicago CC & Chicago Cross-Roads 7 Autocross Events 9-Apr Sunday South Bend, IN Chicago CC & Corvette Cruisers 3 Rallyes 9-Apr Sunday Milan, IL Midwest Corvettes 6 Autocross Events 29-Apr Saturday Champaign, IL Central Illinois & Rolling Prairie & St. Louis CC 6 Autocross Events 30-Apr Sunday Champaign, IL Central Illinois & Rolling Prairie & St. Louis CC NCCC Meetings 5-May Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Regional Meeting 6-May Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Governors Meeting 6-May Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting 3 Rallyes 13-May Saturday New Berlin, WI Wisconsin CC 7 Autocross Events 20-May Saturday Quincy, IL Great River CC 7 Autocross Events 21-May Sunday Quincy, IL Great River CC & Mid- Illinois CC 7 Autocross Events 27-May Saturday Bowling Green, KY MWR FUNdraiser 7 Autocross Events 28-May Sunday Bowling Green, KY MWR FUNdraiser 7 Autocross Events 29-May Monday Bowling Green, KY MWR FUNdraiser 2 PC Concours 4-Jun Sunday Hodgkins, IL Windy City Corvettes 6 Autocross Events 10-Jun Saturday Rantoul, IL Central Illinois & Rolling Prairie & St. Louis CC 6 Autocross Events 11-Jun Sunday Rantoul, IL Central Illinois & Rolling Prairie & St. Louis CC 6 Autocross Events 17-Jun Saturday Rantoul, IL Windy City & Corvette Club of Illinois 5 Autocross Events 18-Jun Sunday Rantoul, IL Corvette Club of Illinois 1 Concours & 2 PC Concours 25-Jun Sunday West Allis, WI Badger State Vettes 7 Autocross Events 1-Jul Saturday TBD Wisconsin CC & Kettle Moraine CC 7 Autocross Events 2-Jul Sunday TBD Wisconsin CC & Kettle Moraine CC 7 Autocross Events 8-Jul Saturday TBD Badger State Vettes & Brew City CC 7 Autocross Events 9-Jul Sunday TBD Northern Illinois CC & Brew City CC 7 Rallyes Events 22-Jul Saturday La Crosse, WI River City Corvette Club 7 Rallyes Events 29-Jul Saturday Woodbury, MN Corvettes of Minnesota 1 PC Concours Events 30-Jul Sunday Downers Grove, IL Little Egypt CC (Windy City Corvettes) 6 Autocross Events 5-Aug Saturday Crystal Lake, IL Mad City Vettes & Sunburst CC 6 Autocross Events 6-Aug Sunday Crystal Lake, IL Northern Illinois CC & Sunburst CC 4 Rallyes 12-Aug Saturday Johnsburg, IL Sunburst Corvette Club 1 Concours & 3 PC Concours 13-Aug Sunday Tinley Park, IL Chicago CC (Windy City Corvettes) NCCC Convention Week Aug Mon-Fri Bowling Green, KY NCCC Convention 5 Autocross Events 2-Sep Saturday TBD Northern Illinois, Northern Rays, Windy City 5 Autocross Events 3-Sep Sunday TBD Northern Illinois, Northern Rays, Windy City NCCC Meetings 8-Sep Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Regional Meeting 9-Sep Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Governors Meeting 9-Sep Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting 7 Autocross Events 16-Sep Saturday St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club 7 Autocross Events 17-Sep Sunday St. Charles, MO Route 66 CC & St. Louis CC & Sunburst CC 2 Concours 17-Sep Sunday Crystal Lake, IL Sunburst Corvette Club 7 Low Speed Events 24-Sep Sunday Davenport, IA Midwest Corvettes 1 PC Concours 24-Sep Sunday Country Club Hills, IL Windy City Corvettes 5 Autocross Events 30-Sep Saturday Rantoul, IL MWR FUNdraiser 5 Autocross Events 1-Oct Sunday Rantoul, IL MWR FUNdraiser 7 Autocross Events 7-Oct Saturday South Bend, IN Windy City, Northern Rays & Chicago CC 7 Autocross Events 8-Oct Sunday South Bend, IN Chicago Cross-Roads & Chicago CC 4 Rallyes 8-Oct Sunday Waukesha, WI Badger State Vettes & Brew City CC 7 Autocross Events 14-Oct Saturday South Bend, IN Land of Lincoln 1 Rallye 15-Oct Sunday Orland Park, IL Windy City Corvettes NCCC Meetings 10-Nov Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Sanctioning Meeting 11-Nov Saturday St. Louis, MO MW 2018 Sanctioning Meeting Regional Meeting 11-Nov Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Governors Meeting 11-Nov Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting

17 ANNUAL MIDWEST REGION PARTY Hosted by Windy City Corvettes Saturday, April 1, 2017 WILLIAM TELL HOLIDAY INN 6201 Joliet Road (old Route 66) in Countryside IL ~ Open Bar 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sit-down Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. Chicken Vesuvio, Roast Sirloin, Italian Sausage, Wine, Soup, Salad, Potato, Vegetable & Dessert Recognition & Award Program for the 2016 Competition Season at 7:30 p.m. Open Bar ~ 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Entertainment in Hotel Lounge after party Lodging is reserved at the Holiday Inn Countryside ~ Countryside, IL ~ Rooms are being held until March 12, Tracking code **CWC** Windy City Corvette Club Room rate is $99.00 plus tax ~~~~DOOR PRIZE~~~~ FREE ONE NIGHT LODGING TO BE DRAWN AT PARTY For more information: contact Dave or Joan Heinemann at WINDYLT1@aol.com or Please make checks payable to Windy City Corvettes Mail to: Windy City Corvettes Regional Party, P.O. Box 353, Orland Park, IL Registration deadline is March 19, 2017 From Chicago or Joliet: 1. Take I-55 Stevenson Expressway (West from Chicago & East from Joliet) 2. Exit LaGrange Road North 3. At 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Joliet Rd. westbound 4. Proceed 1/4 mile; hotel is on the right side From O'Hare & Wisconsin: 1. Take I-294 Southbound 2. Take I-55 Stevenson Expressway exit to the toll booth 3. At toll booth, take exit ramp to Joliet Rd. 4. Proceed eastbound on Joliet Rd., past 4 traffic lights; hotel is on the left side RESPONSE FORM FOR REGION PARTY DEADLINE IS MARCH 19, PLEASE PRINT $35.00 Club Affiliation: Address: Telephone: $35.00 Club Affiliation: Total Enclosed: $ OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rec'd: Check #: Amount Paid: $

18 NEW DATE Spring Fling 14 Low Speed Events Saturday, April 8, 2017 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Low Speed 1 MW Low Speed 8 MW Low Speed 2 MW Low Speed 9 MW Low Speed 3 MW Low Speed 10 MW Low Speed 4 MW Low Speed 11 MW Low Speed 5 MW Low Speed 12 MW Low Speed 6 MW Low Speed 13 MW Low Speed 7 MW Low Speed 14 MW Hosting Clubs: Windy City Corvettes (MW 351) Chicago Corvette Club (MW 004) Chicago Crossroads (MW 575) Corvette Cruisers of Illinois (MW 378) Governor: Dave Heinemann Cell: @mwregion.com Event Fees: NCCC Member - $100 (all events) Non-NCCC Member $120 (all events) NCCC Member - One Day ($50) Non NCCC Member One Day ($60) NCCC Member per Event ($10) Non NCCC Member per Event ($12) Pre-register by March 28, 2017 for $80 (all events) Send payment to: Payable to Windy City Corvettes c/o Mary Ann Bugbee Pine Row Trail, Dowagiac, Michigan maryann.carroll11@yahoo.com Lunch provided both days in lieu of awards. Participants may be asked to work. Contact phone day of event: Ray Bair or RayBair@aol.com before event Numbers will be assigned by Registration per assigned number list and available numbers. MWR members requesting numbers other than those assigned by registration will be charged per MWR Rules. Location: * Note that Tire Rack is in the Eastern Time Zone 7101 Vorden Parkway, South Bend, IN Saturday, April 8, 2017 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Registration/Tech: 8:30 9:45 am ET* Registration/Tech: 8:00 to 9:00 am ET* Drivers Meeting: 10:00 am Drivers Meeting: 9:00 am 1 st car on course following Driver s Meeting 1 st Car on course following Driver s Meeting Events 2-7 to follow 1 st Events 9-14 to follow 8 th Chairpersons: To be announced at Drivers Meeting Overall Chairperson Ray Bair, Phone Track Info: No alcoholic beverages are allowed. ALL EVENTS ARE CLOSED EXHAUST Come to a full stop after completing the course.

19 SPRING WEEKEND DRIVING CHALLENGE AT 2400 West Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL Sanction Event Weekend Saturday April 29, 2017 Sunday April 30, 2017 Low Speed 1 MW Low Speed 2 MW Low Speed 3 MW Low Speed 4 MW Low Speed 5 MW Low Speed 6 MW Hosting Clubs: Event Fees: Central Illinois Corvette Club Rolling Prairie Corvette Club St. Louis Corvette Club $15 per Event $60 per Day 6 Events $100 Both Days 12 Events Low Speed 7 MW Low Speed 8 MW Low Speed 9 MW Low Speed 10 MW Low Speed 11 MW Low Speed 12 MW Location: Parkland College W. Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL - Using Lots B2 B7 SEE DIRECTION ON PAGE 2 Saturday April 29, 2017 Notes: Sunday April 30, 2017 Registration: 8:00 9:15am All Times Are Central Time Registration: 8:00 8:30am Tech: 8:15 9:30am Enterants may be asked to volunteer Tech: 8:00 8:45am Drivers Meeting: 9:45am and help work the events. Drivers Meeting: 8:45am 1 st Car out 10:00am Numbers will be assigned by registration 1 st Car out 9:00am Events 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 per the Assigned number list and available Events 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 numbers. MWR members requesting numbers other than those assigned will be charged per MWR Rules The next event will not begin until completion of the previous event. Governors/Chairpersons Central Illinois Corvette Club Rolling Prairie Corvettes St. Louis Corvette Club John Hibbeler Chairperson Julie Finke Chairperson Jeffrey Graig Chairperson Events: MW , 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW , 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW , 002 John Hibbeler Governor Julie Finke Governor Jeffery Graig Governor 510 Second St., Staunton, IL Nottingham, Decatur, IL Golden Harvest Ct., St.Peters, MO Phone: H: C: Phone: C Phone: jhibb@madisontelco.com finke77@gmail.com 2jc@aol.com Track Info: Note: Lodging Info: Coolers Allowed Have your Drivers License and See Information Page 2 Fast Food Restaurants nearby NCCC Card with you to Register No alcoholic beverages are allowed ALL EVENTS ARE CLOSED EXHAUST Pets allowed but must be kept under control LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PARTICIPANTS BOTH DAYS Page 1

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22 We are excited to have the 2017 NCCC Convention in Bowling Green, Kentucky, August 21 through August 25,2017. If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Bowling Green area you are in for a treat. We have the Corvette Plant, the National Corvette Museum for you to visit and enjoy along with the new Motorsport Park for our speed events. We will have the Competitors Award Dinner, the National Awards Dinner, the Convention Awards Breakfast, parties, entertainment and all the competitive events you have come to enjoy at Convention. We will also have several bus tours that will include Mammoth Cave, Bourbon Country, Barbara Mandrell Fontanel, Gibson Guitar, a tour of historic Glendale, with antique malls and the historic Whistle Stop restaurant, a tour N C M J st of August. Bring your walking shoes and enjoy one of the great wonders of the world! A beautiful house tour, a restaurant as well as a winery with tasting AND a distillery. What a great day trip!

23 Enjoy a fun trip around Nashville Historic Glendale and Whistle Stop for lunch! YUMMM!! Our host hotel is the Holiday Inn and Sloan Convention Center with additional rooms available at both the Marriott Courtyard and Hilton Garden Inn which are both located across the street from the Holiday. Parking for trailers is available in the lots at either end of the Holiday Inn and Sloan Convention Center. We are working to have Convention registration available on line on the National Council of Corvette Clubs web site, Registration is planned to open on January 2, This year you will have to register for your hotel rooms separately and that information will be available with the Convention registration form. Also if you are planning to tour the Corvette assembly plant you will have a separate website to visit to schedule your tour through the National Corvette Museum. The Corvette Plant no longer handles plant tours, this is all scheduled and led by the Museum staff. W on for you! Richard Yanko & Deb Murphy 2017 Convention Directors

24 March Drink of the Month By: Pat Lopardo The Irish Car Bomb This is a perfect drink for St. Patty's Day, or to start off any night the right way. Ingredients: 1/2 pint of Guinness 1oz. Irish whiskey 1oz. Irish Cream pint glass shot glass Pour the Guinness in a pint glass and move to the side. Pour the Whiskey in the shot glass. Float Bailey's on top of the Whiskey. Carefully drop the shot glass into the Guinness, and chug. Enjoy!

25 March 2017 Trivia Question Alan Shepard became the first American to travel into outer space. When he returned to Earth, GM presented him with a brand new Corvette. What year was that new Corvette?

26 Used Corvette Section members & friends ad s to patsue708@comcast.net

27 1977 Corvette Coupe for Sale 1977 Corvette Coupe, Nassau Blue, T-tops, 350 four barrel, 200 horse power, 77,770 original miles, runs great, $7,500 or best offer. Cell#

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