NRL Reporter February 2017

Northern Rays LTD. P.O. Box 455 Itasca, IL. 60143 NRL Reporter February 2017 www.northernrayscorvetteclub.com 40 + years and Still Going Strong!

Midwest Region Champion Ladies ** 2016 ** 2016 Linda Fairlamb Northern Rays, LTD Let s support Linda and her awesome achievement at the Annual Midwest Region Party on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Located at the William Tell Holiday Inn, Countryside, IL (flyer in the reporter) She will officially be crowned our Ladies Regional Champion for 2016!

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 630-980-0400 (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/$110.00 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 60143. Northern Rays Ltd. Is registered in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit organization. 2017 Northern Rays Ltd. 2017 NRL OFFICERS PRESIDENT Patrick Lopardo......630.740.9868 E-mail: patsue708@comcast.net VICE PRESIDENT Sue Lopardo.... 312-505-7255 E-mail: patsue708@comcast.net NCCC GOVERNOR Vern Fagerberg Jr..... 630-479-9691 E-mail: fagerbergracing@yahoo.com SECRETARY Diane Wagner...630.624.0116 E-mail: wagnersminis@aol.com TREASURER Linda Fairlamb...630.941.8446 PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Dan Maroney....630.782.6186 E-mail: danielmaroney@ymail.com COMPETTION DIRECTOR Linda Fairlamb.. 630.941.8446 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Dan Maroney..630-782-6186 E-mail: danielmaroney@ymail.com SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Vern Fagerberg Sr....847.878.4555 E- mail: vfager@arrowplastic.com Ed Wodniakowski 630.773.1458 E- mail: edw0647@aol.com PUBLICATIONS/WEBMASTER Pat Lopardo.. 630.740.9868 E-mail: patsue708@comcast.net Chevrolet Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.

From the Office of the President February 2017 We have another month until the official end of winter, but I did get to take the Corvette out a few weeks ago. Sue s car was going to be in the shop for a week and I was going to be out of town that week for work. Sue got to experience winter driving in my truck and I got to experience driving the Corvette in cold weather on my way to the airport. It wasn t as bad as I thought it would be. Maybe I should put snow tires on the Corvette and drive it all year. On Sunday, February 19 th, NRL is invited to race die cast cars with the Chicago Corvette Club at Oak Street Grill in North Aurora. It sounds like a fun event. The flyer is in this issue. Also the Midwest Region NCCC is holding their annual award banquet on Saturday, April 1 st. Linda Fairlamb was the #1 lady in the Midwest Region last year! Come to the banquet and cheer her on. The flyer for the banquet is this issue as well. Happy Motoring and remember to Save the Wave. Patrick Lopardo President Northern Rays LTD.

Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 By: Diane Wagner Pop s Pizza was served at 7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. President s Report Pat Lopardo Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to our guest Gary. December ended with the lost of a good friend and long time member of Northern Rays, Harry Ehorn. Flowers were sent, and several members attended the visitation. Please keep Diana in your prayers. Sunday, February 19, 2017 is the Chicago Corvette Club VS Northern Rays die cast racing challenge. Fliers were passed out, and Pat showed us examples of the car sizes, and went into great detail on what to do to make the cars faster. Vice President s Report Sue Lopardo St. Jude donations are due tonight. Bill Panzer collected the donations. Thank you to everyone who donated. Let s think about new ideas for the Christmas party/dinner, and new club events for the year. Some ideas: Botanical Gardens this Christmas season, and possibly an additional wine trip in May. The 4 th of July parade is always a good time & fund raiser for the club, and the September wine trip and K1 racing event was fun. Upcoming events reviewed: Dan M. talked about menu and payments due for the January 28 th outing to Drury Lane Oak Brook for Saturday Night Fever dinner and play. Sue discussed dates for the Food Bank volunteer day. April 8 th is the day members decided. Treasurer s Report Linda Fairlamb We have money! Competition Report Linda Fairlamb MW Region Awards banquet is April 1 st, $35.00 per person. Regarding the NCCC email list, if you would like to opt out of receiving emails from them, let her know. Public Relations Report Dan Maroney Reviewed information about the upcoming Drury Lane event on January 28 th. Governor s Report Vern Fagerberg Jr. February Governor s meeting coming up. Convention high & low speed events sold out in less than two days. Rooms at host hotel also sold out quickly. Tentative schedule is

Northern Rays Corvette Club General Membership Meeting Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 By: Diane Wagner out for MW region events, but nothing firm yet. Car number registration for 2017 begins on January 15 th, and will forward the forms to Pat & Sue. Sergeant at Arms Report Ed Wodniakowski and Vern Fagerberg Sr. Both Ed & Vern Sr. agreed that there were no Corvettes in the lot tonight. Publications Report Pat Lopardo Reporters distributed at the meeting and via email. NRL website updated. See mwregion.com for the latest events and news. Raffles coordinated by: Terry Wodniakowski and Sherri Davis Ticket prices: 50/50 is $1 each or 6 for $5; General Raffle: $4 each or 3 for $10 Special thanks to everyone who donated Prizes! Winners this week enjoyed the following prizes: Adult coloring book: Sue Lopardo Dunkin Donuts gift card: Sue Bendle Panera Bread gift card: Kim Scafide Dardin Restaurant gift card: Terry Wodniakowski (donated by Lutheran School of St. Luke) Cocktail mixers (2): Pat Lopardo & our guest Gary Red wine: Ed Frost White wine: Dan Wagner Giant Flask: Sue Lopardo 50/50 Cash Prize of $36.00: Ed Frost Your contributions and ticket purchases support NRL and our Pizza sharing at each meeting. Thank you for your support! Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Next Meeting Tuesday, February 14 th.

NRL Has the Fever! Saturday Night Fever and Dinner at Drury Lane, Oak Brook Thanks to Dan for coordinating a really fun night! Wonderful kick-off event for 2017!

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!

2017 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Dates Suggested Activity Key Contact Sun. February 19th Model Car Racing and Dinner (See Flyer in Reporter) 2:30 p.m. cost $20.00 pay in advance (by Feb 11 th ) Oak Street Grill 945 Oak St. North Aurora, IL Larry S. with Bob and Betty, Chicago Corvette Club 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, Itasca Sue (and helpers) 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 Food Drive Bring Donations for Itasca Food Pantry! Easy as can be just bring your donations to the NRL Club Meeting! Sue & Pat May - TBD Drive-Out to Lake Geneva for Ice Social Boat Tour Leave around Noon Boat Tour at 2:30 p.m. Sue & Pat May 27-29 th NCCC Autocross Event Bowling Green, KY Midwest Region Fund Raiser and Great Time! www.mwregion.com Sun. June 4 th 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. Updated 2/14/17

TBD Target June 2017 Planning / Events Calendar Northern Rays Ltd. Northern Illinois Food Bank Warehouse Repack and Sort Volunteer Event (followed by NRL Volunteer Team Lunch) Sue & Pat July 4 th Niles 4 th of July Parade Ken TBD Target July Galena Wine and Road Tour 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 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 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 60108 Larry, Sue Nov.,/Dec., TBD Special Holiday Lights Event TBD 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 www.mwregion.com Other Fun Club Ideas? - Outdoor Go-Cart Racing Suggestions on Location? - Additional Spring or Fall Drive Outs Volunteers needed to coordinate - Progressive Dinner Sue/Di (with help from Sue C. on activities) Updated 2/14/17

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! Updated 2/14/17

2017 Midwest Region Schedule of Events Last Updated: 02-13-2017 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 3 Rallyes 9-Apr Sunday Milan, IL Midwest Corvettes 7 Autocross Events 9-Apr Saturday South Bend, IN Windy City, Chicago CC & Chicago Cross-Roads 7 Autocross Events 10-Apr Sunday South Bend, IN Chicago CC & Corvette Cruisers 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) 7 Autocross Events 5-Aug Saturday Crystal Lake, IL Mad City Vettes & Sunburst CC 7 Autocross Events 6-Aug Sunday Crystal Lake, IL Northern Illinois CC & Sunburst CC 2 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 21-25-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 Orland Park, 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 2 Rallyes 8-Oct Sunday Waukesha, WI Badger State Vettes 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

CHICAGO CORVETTE CLUB VS NORTHERN RAYS CORVETTE CLUB MAINS RACEWAY DIE CAST CARS RACING CHALLENGE Sunday Feb 19, 2017 Oak Street Grill 945 Oak St, North Aurora, IL Time: 2:30 racing Buffet dinner following, $20.00 per person Checks made out to Chicago Corvette Club sent to: Betty Dohe 523 S. Edgewood Ave. Lombard, IL 60148-2821 By Feb 11, 2017, or give to Larry Soberalski at meeting 2-14 All cars must be Corvettes of die cast metal. 2 Classes only, 1:24 and 1:18 1:24 Stock 7-8 inch length, 1.1 lb. max weight, 2.5 inch max height Modified 7-8 inch length, 2 lb. max weight, 2.5 inch max height 1:18 Stock 9-10 inch length, 1.725 lb max weight, 3.5 inch max height Modified 9-10 inch length, 3.5 lb. max weight, 3.5 inch max height Cars will be weighed and measured at registration. Awards will be given.

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 60525 ~ 708-354-4200 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 ~ 708-354-4200 Rooms are being held until March 12, 2017. 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 708-638-1553 Please make checks payable to Windy City Corvettes Mail to: Windy City Corvettes Regional Party, P.O. Box 353, Orland Park, IL 60462-0353 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, 2017 ------------- ------------- ----------- -----PLEASE PRINT----- ------------ ------------ ------------ Name: @ $35.00 Club Affiliation: E-Mail Address: Telephone: Name: @ $35.00 Club Affiliation: Total Enclosed: $ OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Rec'd: Check #: Amount Paid: $

NEW DATE Spring Fling 14 Low Speed Events Saturday, April 8, 2017 Sunday, April 9, 2017 Low Speed 1 MW-351-001 Low Speed 8 MW 004-002 Low Speed 2 MW-004-001 Low Speed 9 MW 378-001 Low Speed 3 MW-575-001 Low Speed 10 MW 378-002 Low Speed 4 MW 575-002 Low Speed 11 MW 378-003 Low Speed 5 MW 575-003 Low Speed 12 MW 378-004 Low Speed 6 MW 575-004 Low Speed 13 MW 378-005 Low Speed 7 MW 575-005 Low Speed 14 MW 378-006 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: 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 March 28, 2017 for $80 (all events) Send payment to: Payable to Windy City Corvettes c/o 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. Contact phone day of event: Ray Bair 630-400-7493 or email: 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 46628 www.tirerack.com 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 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 DRIVING CHALLENGE AT 2400 West Bradley Ave. Champaign, IL 61821 12 Sanction Event Weekend Saturday April 29, 2017 Sunday April 30, 2017 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 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-278-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW-464-001, 002, 003, 004, 005 Events: MW-522-001, 002 John Hibbeler Governor Julie Finke Governor Jeffery Graig Governor 510 Second St., Staunton, IL 62088-2140 4104 Nottingham, Decatur, IL 62526 107 Golden Harvest Ct., St.Peters, MO 63376 Phone: H: 618-635-8388 C: 618-791-3275 Phone: C-217-412-1610 Phone: 314-941-0974 Email: jhibb@madisontelco.com Email: finke77@gmail.com 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

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!

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, http://corvettesnccc.org/convention2017.html Registration is planned to open on January 2, 2017. 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

February Drink of the Month By: Pat Lopardo The Southern Kiss Ingredients: 1/3 oz Southern Comfort peach liqueur 1/3 oz amaretto almond liqueur 1/3 oz pineapple juice Pour all ingredients, in equal parts, into a shot glass. Stir and serve Enjoy!

January 2017 Trivia Answer How many times did a Corvette pace the Indy 500? The Corvette paced the Indy 500 13 times to date. 1978,1986,1995,1998,2002,2004,2005,2006, 2007,2008,2012,2013,2015

February 2017 Trivia Question What is the rarest, most desirable, production Corvette ever built?

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