NRL Reporter April 2016

Northern Rays LTD. P.O. Box 455 Itasca, IL. 60143 NRL Reporter April 2016 www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com 40 + years and Still Going Strong!

Congratulations to the 2015 Winners! Excellent Racing by All! Midwest Region Banquet April 2 nd

From the Office of the President April 2016 The weather has been uncooperative this April. We had all four seasons last week and I hear we are going to get more snow next week too. I did uncover the Corvette though. I couldn t bear to see it still covered this late in the year. Our spring food drive will be at our April meeting. Please bring some canned goods or left over Easter candy. I will personally deliver the Easter candy. On Sunday, May 1 st, Corvettes Unlimited is having their car show at Hawk Chevrolet in Joliet. On May 15 th. Northern Rays and Badger State will be hosting a road rallye starting out at the Machine Shed in Waukesha, Wisconsin. It is a fun event, so come out and play. I hope we won t need the snow tires in May. Happy Motoring and remember to Save the Wave. Patrick Lopardo President Northern Rays Ltd.

Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday March 8, 2016 By Cynthia Panther Our meeting was held at Pops Pizza on Nerge Rd. Pizza was served and the meeting began at 7:40 p.m. President- Pat Lopardo Welcome all on this nice warm day. Harry Ehorn is recovering in a nursing home. Please send prayers. Valentine s Day Ball was fun in Itasca. Vice President-Sue Lopardo Midwest Awards Banquet is April 2 nd. Food Drive is April. Rallye May 15 th with Badger State and co-sponsor. June 5 th is Corvette and Coffee. Foodie 5k is June 11 th. Picnic is August 15 th. Treasurer and Competition Report Linda Fairlamb August 20/21 at Tire Rack in South Bend, Indiana. We still need corner workers. A sign-up sheet will be passed out. Vern Fagerberg Jr. has rooms blocked out for $47. Membership and Public Relations Report Dan Maroney Saturday April 9 th Ki s dinner and music playing during the meal. Dinners are paid separate at $40 dollars with 6 choices to choose from. I still have shirts for the club available. Check out our club on Facebook. American Lemans is August 7 th. Meet at Lake Forest oasis 7am. Sergeant at Arms Report Ed Wodniakowski and Ed Claassen There are 2 Corvette in the lot. Governors Reports-Vern Jr. Fagerberg K1 go carts is March 19 th. $49 will give you 3 races. It helps the Ronald McDonald house. National Council is picking a new charity. Council will vote in April. National Convention is changing to be held between April 1 st to December 1 st. They are also talking about not having a kids program. Raffles were coordinated by Sam Fagerberg and Sue Lopardo. Ticket prices: 50/50 is $1 each or 6 or $5. General is $4 each or 3 for $10. Special thanks to everyone who donated Prizes! Tonight s Winners: $32 Terry Wodniakowski Meeting adjourned at 8:32 pm. Pink bag: Linda Fairlamb Wine n cork set: Vern Fagerberg Surprise bag: Sam Fagerberg Dip bowl: Sue Lopardo $20 Panera GC: Kim Scafide $2$ Home Depot GC: Gerry Young Wine: Linda Fairlamb Wine: Terry Wodniakowski

General Raffle Donors 2016 NRL Meetings Sign Up Today & Thank You! Your contributions help us share the fun and also enjoy Pizza at each meeting. January Ed & Terri Sam & Vern Sue & Pat February Sherri & Rob Di & Ken Sue & Pat Davis March Kim & Santo Terry & Ed W. Linda D. April Dan & Sandy Sue & Pat May June Bridget & Mark Diana & Harry Ed & Sue July Terri & Ed M. August September Di & Ken Sue & Pat October November Bridget & Mark Sam & Vern December Special Holiday Meeting Thank you for all your Support!

2016 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Dates Suggested Activity Key Contact Tues., April 12 th Food Drive Bring Donations to the Meeting All Sun. May 15 th Memorial Day Weekend May 28-29-30 Sun., June 5 th Sat., June 11 th at Chicago Speedway, Joliet NRL Co-Sponsor 4 Rallyes! Waukesha,WI Partnered with Badger State Vettes Great Drive and lots of Fun! Autocross at Corvette Museum Track, Bowling Green, KY Corvettes & Coffee for St. Jude s starts around 9 a.m. Pella Window Store; 1600 West 16 th Street, Oakbrook, IL Foodie 5K, Raise Money for Northern Illinois Food Bank Mon., July 4 th Niles Parade Ken Linda & Pat All Welcome! Dan Sue & Pat July 17 22 NCCC Convention Week, Omaha, NE All Welcome! Sun., July 24 th Caravan from POPs Parking Lot (Target Time frame: 11:00 a.m.) Aloha Falls Mini Golf, Libertyville, IL Wear your Hawaiian Shirt! Shirt and Mini Golf Competition Cost TBD - Lunch and Drinks Available (casual fast food) Sun., Aug. 7 th American LeMans Race at Road America, Elkhart, WI Dan Sue & Pat Sat., Aug. 13 th Sat/Sun. Aug. 20 & 21 Sat/Sun., Sept 3 & 4 (Labor Day Weekend) Save the Date Club Picnic Event NRL Co-Sponsor 14 Low Speed Weekend Fun + Club Fundraiser$!!! Hotel Arrangements: Super8 on Ameritech Dr. special deal $47 per night Sign-up Now! NRL Co-Sponsor 10 Low Speed Weekend Fun + Club Fundraiser$!!! (Partners with Northern Illinois and Windy City) Milwaukee, WI Linda & Pat Your Participation is Needed! Linda & Pat Your Support at this event makes a difference! Sun., Sept. 11 th Drive-Out to Starved Rock Park & Lunch Dan & Larry Sat., Sept 24 th Galena Road Trip and Winery Tour (Saturday night Accommodations at Chestnut Mountain, block of 10 rooms on hold, $159.00 for night includes Breakfast on Sunday). Tues., Oct. 11 th Food Drive Bring Donations to the Meeting All Sun., Oct. 16 th November Fall Drive with NCRS and St. June Fund Raiser Open for events Drive-Out & Lunch/Dinner weather permitting Ed & Terry Ed & Terry Bill for St. Jude s Mid Dec., TBD Morton Arboretum Illuminations (Tree lights spectacular) Sue & Pat Fri. Dec. 9th NRL Christmas Party (Save the Date!) Belvedere Banquets, Elk Grove Di and Team

2016 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. For a full listing of Midwest Region Sanctioned Events go to www.mwregion.com Events we enjoyed so for in 2016: 1) Brunch at Granite City Restaurant and Brewery, Schaumburg. 14 Members and Guests join in the cozy brunch on a cold winter s day. The brewing overview and tour was made special the cutest little flight of four beers brewed right on site. Thank you to everyone that attended! 2) Larry sends a warm Thank You to all those who brought coats to February meeting to donate to the homeless. Thank You! 3) Cupid s Ball 2016 Enjoyed this fundraiser (Dinner and Dance) with our Northern Rays family and many of our friends. We had two full tables at this year s event. Thank You for your interest and participation. 4) K1 Go-Carts on March 19 th. Thanks to our Govenor Vern for coordinating this fun event. There were 14 Drivers and several hearty souls came out to cheer the NRL teams on. Jerry led the 50/50 and General Raffle ticket sales. In addition to all the money raised through Raffle ticket sales, K1 made a significant donation and together we raised $600 for the children at Ronald McDonald House. Excellent Event!!! 5) Is it Spring Yet! Felt like is it still Winter? with the crazy drop in temps, but we had a warm and wonderful Dinner at Ki s even enjoyed a little dancing too! There were 12 members and friends in attendance. Thanks to Dan for coordinating everything!

2016 Midwest Region Schedule of Events Last Updated: 04-06-2016 DATE EVENT NUMBER LOCATION HOST CLUB(S) Feb-26 NCCC Meetings Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Feb-27 Regional Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Feb-27 Governors Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting Mar-06 NS-Charity Cook-Bake Off Sunday Delafield, WI Brew City Corvette Club Mar-19 NS-Go Kart Racing Saturday Addison, IL Northern Rays, Ltd Mar-26 3 Rallyes Saturday Centralia, IL Little Egypt Corvette Club Apr-02 MWR Awards Banquet Saturday Countryside, IL MWR & Windy City Corvettes Apr-10 3 Rallyes Sunday Milan, IL Mid-West Corvettes Apr-16 7 Low Speed Events Saturday South Bend, IN Windy City - Chicago CC - Chicago Cross-Roads Apr-17 7 Low Speed Events Sunday South Bend, IN Chicago Corvette Club - Lakeside Corvette Club Apr-22 NCCC Meetings Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Apr-23 Regional Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Apr-23 Governors Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting Apr-30 6 Low Speed Events Saturday Champaign, IL Central Illinois - St. Louis CC May-01 6 Low Speed Events Sunday Champaign, IL Rolling Prairie - St. Louis CC May-14 3 Rallyes Saturday Delafield, WI Wisconsin Corvette Club May-15 4 Rallyes Sunday Waukesha, WI Badger State Vettes - Northern Rays May-22 2 Rallyes Sunday Johnsburg, IL Sunburst Corvette Club May-27 Memorial Weekend Kick-Off Friday Bowling Green, KY MWR & SE Region Clubs May-28 7 Low Speed Events Saturday Bowling Green, KY East Tennessee Corvette Club May-29 7 Low Speed Events Sunday Bowling Green, KY Brew City Corvette Club - Mad City Vettes May-30 7 Low Speed Events Monday Bowling Green, KY Brew City - Mad City - East Tenessee Jun-04 7 Low Speed Events Saturday Taylor, MO Great River Corvette Club Jun-05 7 Low Speed Events Sunday Taylor, MO Great River Corvette Club - Mid-Illinois CC Jun-05 7 Rallyes Sunday Galesville, WI River City Corvette Club Jun-05 NS-Charity Car Show Sunday Hodgkins, IL Windy City Corvettes Jun-11 7 Low Speed Events Saturday Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin CC - Kettle Moraine CC Jun-12 7 Low Speed Events Sunday Milwaukee, WI Wisconsin CC - Kettle Moraine CC Jun-18 NS-Charity Car Show Saturday Milwaukee, WI Brew City Corvette Club Jun-18 7 Low Speed Events Saturday Rantoul, IL Windy City - Corvette Club of IL - Mid-Illinois CC Jun-19 7 Low Speed Events Sunday Rantoul, IL Corvette Club of Illinois - Mid-Illinois CC Jun-26 1 Concours-3 PC Concours Sunday Tinley Park, IL Lakeside Corvette Club Jul-02 6 Low Speed Events Saturday TBD Central Illinois - Rolling Prairie - St. Louis CC Jul-03 6 Low Speed Events Sunday TBD Central Illinois - Rolling Prairie - St. Louis CC Jul-09 7 Low Speed Events Saturday Milwaukee, WI Badger State Vettes - Brew City Corvette Club Jul-10 7 Low Speed Events Sunday Milwaukee, WI Northern Illinois Corvette Club - Brew City CC Jul-17 NCCC Sunday Omaha, NE NCCC Convention thru Convention thru Omaha, NE NCCC Convention Jul-22 Week Friday Omaha, NE NCCC Convention Jul-30 7 Rallyes Saturday Woodbury, MN Corvettes of Minnesota Jul-31 NS-PC Concours Sunday Downers Grove, IL Windy City Corvette Club Aug-06 5 Low Speed Events Saturday Crystal Lake, IL Mad City Vettes - Sunburst CC Aug-07 6 Low Speed Events Sunday Rockford, IL Northern Illinois CC - Sunburst CC Aug-13 2 Rallyes Saturday Johnsburg, IL Sunburst Corvette Club Aug-14 1 Concours-2 PC Concours Sunday West Allis, WI Basdger State Vettes Aug-20 7 Low Speed Events Saturday South Bend, IN Northern Rays - Windy City - Chicago CC Aug-21 7 Low Speed Events Sunday South Bend, IN Chicago Cross Roads - Chicag0 CC Aug-28 1 Concours-2 PC Concours Sunday Crystal Lake, IL Sunburst Corvette Club - St. Louis CC Sep-03 5 Low Speed Events Saturday Milwaukee, WI Northern Illinois - Northern Rays - Windy City Sep-04 5 Low Speed Events Sunday Milwaukee, WI Northern Illinois - Northern Rays - Windy City Sep-09 NCCC Meetings Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Sep-10 Regional Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Sep-10 Governors Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting Sep-17 6 Low Speed Events Saturday St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club Sep-18 6 Low Speed Events Sunday St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club - St. Louis Corvette Club Sep-25 PC Concours Saturday Joliet, IL Windy City Corvette Club Oct-01 5 Low Speed Events Saturday Rantoul, IL Midwest Region FUNdraiser - Crossed Flags Oct-02 5 Low Speed Events Sunday Rantoul, IL Midwest Region FUNdraiser - Crossed Flags Oct-09 3 Rallyes Sunday Orland Park, IL Windy City Corvettes Oct-15 6 Low Speed Events Saturday South Bend, IN Land of Lincoln Corvette Club Nov-11 NCCC Meetings Friday St. Louis, MO NCCC Committee Meetings Nov-12 Sanctioning Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO MWR Sanctioning Meeting for 2017 Nov-12 Regional Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO Midwest Region Meeting Nov-12 Governors Meeting Saturday St. Louis, MO National Governors Meeting

Thanks to our Governor Vern for coordinating this K1 Racing Event! Together with the K1 team s support, We Raised $600 for Ronald McDonald House! A Very Fast and Fun race!

April Drink of the Month By: Pat Lopardo The Easter Egg Ingredients: 1 ounce blue curaçao 1 ounce white crème de cacao Half-and-half Preparation: Pour the blue curaçao and crème de cacao over ice cubes in an old fashioned glass. Float the half-and-half on top to taste Enjoy!

April Trivia Question What was the last year for a Fairway Green C5? Hint : The Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup that year.

Spring Fling 14 Low Speed Events Saturday, April 16, 2016 Sunday, April 17, 2016 Low Speed 1 MW-351-001 Low Speed 8 MW 004-002 Low Speed 2 MW-575-001 Low Speed 9 MW 333-001 Low Speed 3 MW-575-002 Low Speed 10 MW 333-002 Low Speed 4 MW 575-003 Low Speed 11 MW 333-003 Low Speed 5 MW 575-004 Low Speed 12 MW 333-004 Low Speed 6 MW 575-005 Low Speed 13 MW 333-005 Low Speed 7 MW 004-001 Low Speed 14 MW 333-006 Hosting Clubs: Windy City Corvettes (MW 351) Chicago Corvette Club (MW 004) Lakeside Corvettes (MW 333) Chicago Crossroads (MW 575) Governor: Dave Heinemann 708-638-0199 email: 351@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 April 1, 2016 for $80 (all events) Send payment to: Payable to Windy City Corvettes Mary Ann Bugbee 29511 Pine Row Trail, Dowagiac, Michigan 49047 630-240-7620 email: maryann.carroll11@yahoo.com Lunch provided both days in lieu of awards. Participants may be asked to work. Non-NCCC participants and workers are not covered by NCCC insurance. Contact phone day of event: Ray Bair 630-400-7493 email: RayBair@aol.com 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 46628 www.tirerack.com Saturday, April 16, 2016 Sunday, April 17, 2016 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 630-400-7493 Track Info: No alcoholic beverages are allowed. ALL EVENTS ARE CLOSED EXHAUST Come to a full stop after completing the course.

SPRING WEEKEND RACING AT 2400 West Bradley Ave. Chamapign, IL 61821 12 Sanction Event Weekend Saturday April 30, 2016 Sunday May 01, 2016 Low Speed 1 MW-278-001 Low Speed 2 MW-278-002 Low Speed 3 MW-278-003 Low Speed 4 MW-464-001 Low Speed 5 MW-464-002 Low Speed 6 MW-522-001 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-278-004 Low Speed 8 MW-278-005 Low Speed 9 MW-464-003 Low Speed 10 MW-464-004 Low Speed 11 MW-464-005 Low Speed 12 MW-522-002 Location: Parkland College - 2400 W. Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL - Using Lots B2 B7 SEE DIRECTION ON PAGE 2 Saturday April 30, 2016 Notes: Sunday May 01, 2016 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. Non-NCCC entrances and workers are not covered under NCCC insurance. Governors/Chairpersons Central Illinois Corvette Club Rolling Prairie Corvettes St. Louis Corvette Club John Hibbeler Chairperson Larry Higgins Chairperson Jeffrey Graig Chairperson Events: MW-278-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW-464-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW-522-001, 002 John Hibbeler Governor Larry Higgins Governor Jeffery Graig Governor 510 Second St., Staunton, IL 62088-2140 907 Oakcrest Dr, Champaign, IL 61821-4167 107 Golden Harvest Ct., St.Peters, MO 63376 Phone: H: 618-635-8388 C: 618-791-3275 Phone: H: 217-352-6523 C: 217-493-8055 Phone: 314-941-0974 Email: jhibb@madisontelco.com Email: nopylon@comcast.net Email: email2jc@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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