Air Capital Corvette Club Newsletter Volume 38 - Issue 11 November, 2005 Air Capital Corvette Club Officers: President..........Kevin Mansfield 316-682-5882 Vice President........ Greg Esping 620-896-2810 Secretary.............. Mary Mehl 316-721-5011 Treasurer......... Gary Henderson 316-262-7165 Officer at Large.. Connie Fitzgibbons 316-250-3052 N.C.C.C. Governor......Monte Rans 620-327-2711 Newsletter Editor...... Kent Michael 316-682-4403 ACCC s Web Page..... http://members.cox.net/accc Message from the Prez... October started out like most years, with a large contingency of the ACCC in Eureka Springs, AR., at Corvette Weekend. This year was the best weather since Paula and I have been attending. I think everyone had a great time participating in all of the events. Congratulations to Richard Johnson for winning his class in the Fuel Economy Run again. We had a great meeting this month with a lot of participation from the large turn out. We still need to finish up dues renewal, so if you haven t filled out your membership form and sent a check, please do so, or bring to the meeting. We went for a nice drive around town to a little out-of-the-way place on the west side of town. The owner met us in the parking lot when we arrived and we were treated to great service and great food. Thanks to Dale and Barbara Brotton for the great time. I hope to see everyone at the Halloween Rally, if not I ll see you at the meeting, Kevin. Page 1
November, 2005 Volume 38 - Issue 11 Minutes from the October 5, 2005 ACCC Meeting The October meeting was called to order by President Kevin Mansfield. We welcomed three new visitors: Gary Jones with a 92 LT1 and Alex and Sophia Nester with a C6 white convertible also a big Welcome Back from all of us to long time member Gene Brown. Last month s minutes were approved with a motion from Daryl Burbach and second by Gene Brown. Membership renewal drive is in swing and all members and new members need to take care of it asap, renewal is $45.00 and new membership cost is $50.00. Kevin asked for volunteers for the upcoming elections that will take place at the November meeting, three positions will be open to anyone that wants to run. The Funkahauna report ended with Greg Esping taking 1st place, Marie Esping 2nd and David DaMetz 3rd, everyone will agree that attended we had a great day. Saturday, November 5th Drive & Eat Meet in the parking lot south of the Ice Sports Wichita Skating Rink 505 W. Maple. Officers Reports: Treasurer Gary Henderson reported the savings account has Hosted By: $1,176.23 and checking account with $1,520.64. Vice President Greg Esping no new report at this time. Kevin & Paula Mansfield Secretary Mary Mehl no new news at this time. Officer at Large Connie Fitzgibbons wanted to let everyone know that you can still order club jackets at Flying Colors just call them Group Leaves Promptly and that she is working on getting the points all totaled after trip to Eureka Springs. at 5:30 PM NCCC Governor Monte Rans reported receiving various flyer s of upcoming car shows if interested please ask Monte. Newsletter Editor Kent Michael said he is working on pictures of the Eureka Spring s Car Show and Effingham they should be on the web soon. New Business: Kevin wanted to let everyone know about this year s Halloween Party on October 29, the fee is $5.00 a car and bring a covered dish. Prizes will be given for best costumes and the best decorated pumpkin. The motion was made by Gene Brown for the club to pay for the meat at the party and second by Darrell Burbach all in favor. Also the cost for set up fee of the embroidered emblem put on the back of the club jackets turned out to be an extra $100.00. Some of the members volunteered a portioned of the cost leaving $86.00 due to Flying Colors, a motion was made by John Fitzgibbons and second by Larry Roth all voted yes for the club to pay the difference. Kevin would still like input from members as to what fun things would they like to see the club do for next year, please let us know. Swap and Shop: Jack Crossman has a 99 coupe for sale please contact him and Pat Zenner has a 2000 hard top for sale. 50/50 pot won by Gene Brown was $15.00 and Door Prize won by Rex Corbin who chose a tape measure. The meeting was adjourned to go eat at the Cracker Barrel by President Kevin Mansfield. Stay Healthy and Have Fun Secretary Mary Mehl Page 2
Volume 38 - Issue 11 November, 2005 2005 Corvette Production Stats The first production year for the C6 officially came to a close on September 8, when the last 2005 Corvette came off the end of the assembly line. A total of 37,372 cars were built during the model year, with no ZO6 production. Coupes proved to be more popular than ever with 72 percent of total production and convertibles taking the remaining 28 percent. The most popular exterior color was Black (21.4 percent), followed by Light Tarnish Silver (18.4 percent), Victory Red (15 percent), Luxo Blue (10.1 percent), Magnetic Red (9.1 percent), Sunset Orange (8 percent), Millennium Yellow (5.4 percent), White (5.3 percent), Precision Red (3.5 percent), Velocity Yellow (2 percent) and Red Jewel (1.9 percent). Most convertible customers opted for the black top (86 percent), with only 11.3 percent choosing beige followed by 2.7 percent who chose gray. Interior color options are as follows: Ebony 60.9 percent, Light Cashmere 24.5 percent, Steel Gray 10 percent, and Cobalt Red 4.6 percent. Once again proving most popular, automatic transmissions accounted for 60 percent of the cars. Six-speed manual transmissions accounted for 17 percent, while 23 percent opted for the six-speed with the Z51 option. Export cars, other than Canada and Mexico, totaled 4.7 percent. Other popular options included: Memory Package (92 percent), Passenger and Driver Reclining Bucket Seats (98.4 percent), Telescoping Steering Wheel (87.3 percent), Polished Aluminum Wheels (72.5 percent), OnStar (52.5 percent), Heads Up Display (92 percent), and XM Satellite Radio (58.6 percent). All I want for Christmas Is a new Corvette! A special holiday Corvette raffle has just begun on a 2006 Monterey Red Corvette Coupe limited to only 500 tickets to be sold. Tickets are available at $250 each and this year s holiday raffle features one of the newest colors for the C6 generation models ñ Monterey Red. The winner will be drawn prior to the Christmas holiday on Friday, December 9 at 10:00 a.m. CT. The winner will also receive the R8C Museum Delivery Program option at the time the car is picked up. The winner need not be present to win. Find out more and purchase your ticket online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/raffle/index.shtml or by calling (800) 53-VETTE. Page 3
November, 2005 Volume 38 - Issue 11 November 2 November 5 December 7 December 9 January 4 January 6 January 20-22 January 28 February 1 February 3 February 3-4 March 1 March 3 April 5 April 7 April 20-22 May 3 May 4-6 May 5 May 25-27 June 7 November Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Kevin & Paula Mansfield December Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Daryl & Cindy Burbach 2006 January Drive and Eat, Hosted by: 49th Annual Daryl Starbird Rod & Custom Show, Century II Convention Center, Wichita, A.C.C.C.Awards Banquet, Petroleum Club, 6:30pm. February Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Sunflower A s Swap Meet, Kansas Coliseum, Interstate I-135 and 85th Street North, Wichita, March Drive and Eat, Hosted by: April Drive and Eat, Hosted by: C5/C6 Bash - National Corvette Museum ZR1/C4 Gathering - National Corvette Museum May Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Corvette Forum Cruise-In - National Corvette Museum 2005 Schedule of Events June Drive and Eat, Hosted by: June 9 All Wheels Car Show, Lake Afton, June 11 Wichita, Kansas Bloomington Gold, Pheasant Run Resort, June 16-18 St. Charles, Illinois July 5 July Drive and Eat, Hosted by: July 7 Black Hills Corvette Classic, Spearfish, July 13-15 South Dakota July 20-22 Z06 Fest - National Corvette Museum July 27-30 Vette's on the Rockies, Breckenridge Colorado. August 2 August 4 August Drive and Eat, Hosted by: NCCC National Convention, Orlando, August 5-11 Florida Corvettes at Carlisle, Carlisle, August 25-27 Pensalvaina August 31 - Anniversary Celebration - National September 3 Corvette Museum September 6 September Drive and Eat, Hosted by: September 8 Mid America Designs Corvette Funfest, September 15-17 Effingham, Illinois September 28-30 R8C Xperience Reunion - National Corvette Museum October 4 October 5-8 October 13 November 1 November 3 December 6 December 8 Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. October Drive and Eat, Hosted by: November Drive and Eat, Hosted by: December Drive and Eat, Hosted by: Page 4
Volume 38 - Issue 11 November, 2005 2006 Corvette Z06 named the Best Bang for the Buck The dupont REGISTRY(TM) Exotic Car Buyers Guide 2006 has named the 505-hp Corvette Z06 the Best Bang for the Buck in its annual special issue that is focused on exotic vehicles from the top manufacturers in the world. Available on newsstands now, the edition introduces seven "Best" Awards for the sexiest and most desirable exotic cars for 2006. The issue describes the Corvette Z06, which will achieve 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds while still in first gear, as the hottest sports car of 2006 with its 7-liter V8 that delivers more than 500 hp and a top speed of 198 mph all for just $65,800. With its carbon-fiber fenders and outrageous 10-spoke alloy wheels, the Z06 is the excitement bargain of the century. We reviewed the latest exotics from A to Z and feel that the awarded models combine the very best in technology, performance and handling, with the ultimate in styling and luxury, says Tom dupont, Publisher of the dupont REGISTRY(TM) Exotic Car Buyers Guide. Today's market for exotics continues to expand as manufacturers answer enthusiasts' demands for horsepower, cutting-edge innovation and dramatic designs. The awarded cars pace the market as the pinnacle of today's super cars. Corvette s Chief Engineer To Retire General Motors Corp. officially announced today that David Hill, currently GM vehicle chief engineer (VCE) for Corvette and vehicle line executive (VLE) for performance cars, will retire effective Jan. 1, 2006 after more than 41 years of dedicated service. Tom Wallace will replace Hill as vehicle line executive - performance cars and vehicle chief engineer for the Corvette. Additionally, he will assume responsibilities for compact rear-wheel-drive performance cars including Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky. Wallace currently is VLE for small/midsize trucks. "David Hill has taken the Corvette to heights that few of us can imagine. In terms of performance, refinement and value, he has truly helped to make Corvette second to none. Dave is a true car guy who will take his rightful place among the legends of Corvette lore," said Bob Lutz, General Motors vice chairman, global product development. For the complete release visit: www.corvettemuseum.com Page 5
November, 2005 Volume 38 - Issue 11 Minutes from the October 19, 2005 ACCC E-Board Meeting This month s E-Board meeting was called to order by President Kevin Mansfield at Don Hattan Chevrolet. This month s elections were discussed and Vice President, Secretary and Officer at Large are the three openings that need to be filled and voting will take place at next meeting. Officers reports: Vice President Greg Esping is still working on the business cards for the club and hopes to have them finished by next meeting. Treasurer Gary Henderson reported savings has a balance of $1,277.72 and checking account $1,824.40 at this time. Secretary Mary Mehl reported no new news at this time. Officer at Large Connie Fitzgibbons is working getting the points updated. NCCC Governor Monte Rans reported he will be working on a spring Funkahauna and still checking into finding some timing lights the club can afford. Newsletter Editor Kent Michael had no new report. Kevin discussed the Halloween party on October 29th hoping everyone will be able to attend. Meeting was adjourned. Happy Halloween Secretary Mary Mehl Page 6
Volume 38 - Issue 11 November, 2005 ACCC Treasure Report 10-24-05 Savings account Balance 9-19-05 $1276.23 interest $1.49 Balance 10-24-05 $1277.72 Checking account Balance 9-19-05 $1020.64 Expenses: Check #718 J. Fitzgibbons $86.04 Check #719 K. Michael $24.33 Check #720 West Region CCC $28.00 Deposits: 9-27-05 $410.00 10-05-05 $90.00 10-07-05 $270.00 10-19-05 $135.00 Balance 10-24-05 $1772.07 Page 7
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Air Capital Corvette Club Wichita, Kansas Membership Application Regular membership dues for A.C.C.C. are $50.00 per year for new members and $45.00 per year for renewals. Membership dues include A.C.C.C. spouse membership and one National Council of Corvette Clubs (N.C.C.C.) membership. Associate membership, designed for the non-corvette owner, is $25.00 per year for new members and $20.00 per year for renewals. Associate membership does not include spouse or N.C.C.C. membership. A.C.C.C. requires all members to be at least 18 years of age and hold a current valid driver's license. Dues for renewals are payable on September 1st and are considered delinquent after the November A.C.C.C. meeting. Renewals received after the November meeting will be considered as new. Memberships received after September 1st will be valid through the next calendar year. Please fill out this form and bring it to the next meeting of The Air Capital Corvette Club or mail to: Air Capital Corvette Club P.O. Box 813 Wichita, KS 67201 Checks should be made payable to: Air Capital Corvette Club Regular Membership Associate Membership Amount Paid: $ Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Address: Home Phone: ( ) - Date of Birth: / / (City) (State) (Zip) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: E-Mail Address: Work Phone: ( ) - Spouse: Name: (Last) (First) (Initial) Do you have a current valid driver's license? Yes No State Issued: Place of Employment/Occupation: Date of Birth: / / Work Phone: ( ) - Year(s) and Type of Corvette(s) Currently Owned: Members Signature: Spouse Signature: Date / /
Air Capital Corvette Club P.O. Box 813 Wichita, Kansas 67201 Air Capital Corvette Club November, 2005 Newsletter Next Meeting Wednesday, November 2nd, 2005 7:00 P.M. Don Hattan Chevrolet 6000 Hattan Dr. Wichita, KS 67219 The Air Capital Corvette Club meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Don Hattan Chevrolet, 6000 Hattan Drive, Wichita, Kansas unless otherwise stated. The Newsletter is published monthly for the members of the Air Capital Corvette Club and other Car Clubs who wish to share newsletters or information with our club. Non-members who would like to receive the newsletter can receive a one year subscription by sending $5.00 (to cover postage) to: Air Capital Corvette Club, P.O. Box 813, Wichita, KS 67201