GazetteThe Vette Set, Inc.

221 Paseo De Suenos

Redondo Beach, CA

90277

FEBRUARY 2018

The Vette Set

Sponsored by

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Trains, Dinosaurs, & Vermillion Cliffs Run

David Tavares, Dixie Foster, Sharon Cowley & Chuck Hammerwelcomed members to the annual Awards Luncheon

at the Admiral Risty Restaurant

OFFICERS AND APPOINTEESThe Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by WinChevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are alwayswelcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor (cowleys@yahoo.com) by6:00pm Sunday following the General Meeting. These meetings are held on the firstThursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach.Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.

2018 Vette Set Officers & Appointees

Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.

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Office Name Phone email

PRESIDENT David Tavares 562-308-0390 davidtapc@earthlink.net

VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 ballpien99@hotmail.com

SECRETARY Stephanie Klakovich 310-373-4835 oanniedog@roadrunner.com

TREASURER Gloria Flemming 310-418-3602 gcarolee@aol.com

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Gary Gaffney 310-482-0406 garyogaffney@gmail.com

ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 violinwalton@gmail.com

AMBASSADOR Anton Wijenayake 310-283-5426 awije@yahoo.com

Dixie Foster 310-545-0115 dixiekim@msn.com

Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 skcowley@gmail.com

BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 jerryc700@aol.com

John Tully 310-378-4062 jtul01@aol.com

Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 dito@dslextreme.com

Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 sechavez@hotmail.com

Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 lglaza@earthlink.net

CHARITY Linda Tully 310-378-4062 Tullylkt@aol.com

HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 skcowley@gmail.com

N.C. MUSEUM

AMBASSADOR George Person 323-750-3719 vettcapt@aol.com

NCCC GOVERNOR Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 bgaines4@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 424-390-9902 cowleys@yahoo.com

PROCUREMENT Bill Molinelli 310-991-1241 molecule11@hotmail.com

RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 sechavez@hotmail.com

Reata Chance 310-327-0998 ddddkwrkc@sbcglobal.net

Yvonne Molinelli 310-327-1241 yvonnemol@pacbell.net

SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 vettcapt@aol.com

SUNSHINE Yvonne Molinelli 310-327-1241 yvonnemol@pacbell.net

WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 rjrodr@earthlink.net

AWARDS BANQUET

CAR SHOW

RAFFLE

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PREZ SEZDavid Tavares

CAR SHOW John Tully

This month we had a fun meeting at Win Chevrolet followed by pizza, beer and one salad (Jennifer’s) at Shakey’s Pizza.

On February 3, we will have the annual Awards Luncheon at the Admiral RistyRestaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes.

On Sunday, February 11 we will have the annual Sweetheart Rallye led by David Tavares and Jennifer Walton. Meet at 11:30-11:45. Rallye starts at noon.

Pat for David Tavares

Our “All GM Beach Classic” is April 28, 2018 at Ruby’s Dinner in Redondo Beach.

The Car Show planning committee will meet this month Feb. 6, 7 PM at the Tully’s, 21 Roanwood Dr., Rolling Hills Ests. All Vette Set members who wish to contribute to the planning are welcome.

Car Show sponsors and donations are beginning to arrive. We have potentially 8 major sponsors and 2 tee shirt sponsors so far. A major sponsor contributes $500 or equivalent product and a tee shirt sponsor contributes $250 or equivalent product.

Our committee has been calling many of the probable/potential sponsors (the potential sponsor list is over 400). And we are seeing a lot of support with this personal contact.

If any TVS members would like to help with this please give me a call. It’s really easy and can be quite rewarding as most companies like to support charity events and all are most cordial to requesters.

Our Raffle is one of the most enjoyed portions of our Car Show. To make it the best we encourage all Vette Set members to donate a raffle prize to the Car Show. The easiest way to do this is to contact an owner/manager of a business you frequent and ask if they would donate a gift card, dinner coupon, item from their store, etc. Most businesses appreciate the advertisement, good will, and positive endorsement of a customer. Naturally we appreciate individual club member donations as well. Please bring donations to our next General Meeting, March 1, 2018.

We also have trophy sponsorships available. They are $25 each and will have the sponsor’s name on the trophy. Please let me know if you, your business, or a business you frequent would like to sponsor.

If you would like our Sponsor Solicitation Letter to help you approach anyone just let me know and I will forward it to you. All the Sponsor levels and Car Show details are in the letter.

John Kern has asked Malcolm, who brought the classic motorcycles to our show last year, if he would bring some for this year’s Show. He said he would if someone could loan him a transport trailer for the day. Please let John Kern know if you have anything that might work.

John Tully

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NCM AMBASSADOR &SPONSOR RELATIONSGeorge M. Person, Jr.

NCM NEWS

Corvette Racing at DaytonaIt's time for Corvette Racing's return to the biggest stage in North American sports car racing as it kicks off its 20th season of competition. The Rolex 24 at Daytona marks the first event of the IMSA WeatherTechSports Car Championship and is a race that Corvette Racing will try to win for the third time in four years.

The drive for a three-peat begins with the same collection of driver pairings for the Rolex 24 as the past two years. Defending GTLM champs Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen team up with Mike Rockenfellerin the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R.

In the No. 4 Corvette, full-season teammates Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner will drive with Marcel Fassler in hopes of replicating their 2016 Daytona class victory and Driver championships for Gavin and Milner.

Chevrolet Corvettes Raise Over $2 Million at Barrett-JacksonGM and Chevrolet offered two first retail production Corvette models for auction at Barrett-Jackson on January 20, 2018 raising a total of $2.325 million to benefit military veterans.

First up on the auction block was the Corvette Carbon 65 Edition coupe signed by President George W. Bush was bought by John Staluppi, owner of Atlantic Automotive Group, for $1.4 million.

The proceeds will benefit the Bush Center's Military Service Initiative. The primary goal of the Military Service Initiative is to ensure post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life with a focus on gaining meaningful employment and overcoming the invisible wounds of war.

The Corvette ZR1 , the fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever built, was bought by Rick Hendrick, chairman of HendrickAutomotive Group and owner of 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions HendrickMotorsports, for $925,000. The auction proceeds will benefit the Stephen SillerTunnel to Towers Foundation and the work it does to support wounded veterans through the Building for America's Bravest program.

Race Driver Andy Pilgrim Joins NCM Motorsports Park TeamWith a mission of helping drivers of all ages and skill levels become more proficient behind the wheel, the NCM Motorsports Park is excited to welcome former IMSA racing champion and Corvette Hall of Fame inductee Andy Pilgrim to the team.

They are thrilled to have Andy and not only his more than 30 years of incredible racing skills, but also his expertise on distracted driving, said NCM Motorsports Park General Manager Mitch Wright. "With Andy joining our team, we will be able to offer a number of programs in the coming month, from driving courses and one-on-one coaching by Andy, to speaking engagements on safe driving habits at schools."

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Half Price Family MembershipsShow your love for Corvette! In celebration of Valentines's they are offering National Corvette Museum Family Memberships for HALF PRICE! For only $50 you can become a Family Member of the Museum (that's a savings of $50 off the regular price of $100).

Family Memberships include:Two membership cardsTwo silver member lapel pinsAnnual subscription to our award-winning America's Sports Car magazineFree admission to Museum for member and immediate family**Discount on NCM sponsored events10% discount on merchandise from the Corvette Store and catalog***Discount on insurance from NCM Insurance AgencyDiscounts on car rentals and hotelsTo take advantage of this special offer, use the link to the Corvette Store for a new Family Membership. During the checkout process, enter VALDAY18 in the DISCOUNT CODE box. You will receive a membership packet in 4-6 weeks. Offer expires February 28, 2018.

** Does not include admission to special gated events.***Immediate family includes spouse and children under 18 years old. Does not include discount on sale merchandise.

George Person, Jr.

VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR

ACTIVITIESJennifer Walton

February 1 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.

February 3 --- Annual Awards Banquet 11:30-3 at Admiral Risty Restaurant, located at 31250 Palos Verdes Dr. West, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275

Feb 11 ---(Sunday) Sweetheart Rallye led by David Tavares and Jennifer Walton. Meet at 11:30-11:45. Rallye starts at noon. Meet at the INEOS Olefins & Polymers, USA parking lot with listed address as 2384 E. 223rd St, Carson 90745. Very confusing address! Easier: from WIN, continue driving east on 223rd and turn right at Arco Rd. Enter parking lot on right.

Feb 21 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at The Original Red Onion Restaurant, at 736 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, 90274. Bring your ideas for new runs or activities!

March 1 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.

March 5 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. Run to Vasquez Rocks County Park with lunch in Aqua Dulce. Details TBA.

March 21 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at King’s Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant, 2808 Sepulveda, in Torrance. Bring your researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

April 5 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm.

April 12 --- “Meet & Greet”: Meet the Corvette Drivers of the Grand Prix! Jennifer Walton will get the details in Feb or March and pass along to the club.

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April 13 --- Grand Prix with Corvette Corral parking. Jennifer Walton will get the details in Feb or March and pass along to the club.

April 18 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm. Location TBD. Bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

April 28 --- Vette Set Car Show at Ruby’s Diner. Contact John Tully to volunteer to help!

May 6 & 7 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter, bringing back May Madness for an overnight trip to Julian and San Diego including Cabrillo National Monument. Details TBA.

June 1-3 --- Club Run led by Jennifer Walton and David Tavares to Boys’ Town Fundraising Reception, Dinner & Program ($100/person) & Steve McQueen Car Show in Chino Hills, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie Bullitt. Pine Tree Best Western is $77.40 per night, just 10 min drive from the car show. Saturday night dinner at Tony’s Spunky Steer across the street from Best Western. More details to follow.

July 9 ---Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. This is a mountain run to Idyllwild.

August --- Breakfast Club Run to The Filling Station Restaurant Old Towne Orange led by David Tavares and Jennifer Walton. Details TBA.

Sept 10 --- Monday Driver’s Club led by Jack Walter. This is a run to the Desolate Desert.

Sept 19-Oct 1 --- Lee & Diane Feher would like to propose a 12 day Alaska cruise aboard the Star Princess. The cruise leaves from the Port of Los Angeles, in San Pedro and returns to the same port. If you are AAA member and don’t have a travel agent, you can contact Melissa Coburn at the Torrance AAA office (310) 791-6739 or call Princess Cruises at (800) 774-6327. This link takes you directly to

NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED SO CAL ACTIVITIES

February 10 --- Buttonwillow racing event. Contact Ken Morelock at morelock@lyceela.org for more info.

Feb 4-11 --- From Corvette Super Sports Newsletter: Corvette Pirates Cruise via See Ya Later Alligator Travel. Contact Laurie “Tex” at vettetex@cox.net or call (888) 968-6288.

April 19-21 --- Gambler’s Classic at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort. Questions, call Greg Brott at (925) 519-7735. To register online and/or print out registration and informational forms, go to: www.corvettesofbakersfield.org/events/gambler

August 23-26 --- Vettes on the Rockies at the Steamboat Grand Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Last Vette Set “Run to the Rockies” was in 2008, led by Hal Vatcher. He has all the info regarding that last trip if someone wants to lead? His number is (310) 594-4615.

Garden Grove Car Show --- Every Friday 4-8pm in Old Town Garden Grove. For more info, contact David Tavares at davidtapc@earthlink.net or (562)308-0390.

Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at Farmer Boys, near the 110 Freeway & Redondo Beach Bl.

Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.

Jennifer

this specific cruise: https://www.princess.com/find/cruiseDetails.do?voyageCode=9831&bID=PCDIR

REATA/YVONNE

NAME BADGE DRAWING

At the February club meeting, Careen Hammer’s name was pulled to win $30. Since she was present to win, the drawing will be worth $10 next month.

50/50 DRAWINGS February 1 Monthly MeetingThe raffle drawing this month was for $160 Hal Holzman’s name was drawn by a visitor so half ($80) went to Hal and the other half went to the club. After the meeting at Shakey®s Pizza, Hal bought a pitcher of beer for the group.

February 3 Awards Luncheon

All of the 50/50 drawing tickets purchased during the 2017 monthly meetings were combined with tickets sold at the Christmas Party for an annual drawing. The winner was Don Popovich who received $100.

Congrats to Hal Holzman and Don Popovich.

Thanks,

Yvonne/Reata

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES

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Whitford Dick 2/01

La Bella Jane 2/04Bloom Frank 2/07Nagle Wilma 2/07

Adams John 2/20

Gipson Rosie 2/21Nagle Thomas 2/24

DeVries Fred 2/27

Gibbs Susan 2/29

Hammer Careen 2/29

Hammer Chuck 2/29

SUNSHINEYvonne Molinelli

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NCCC REPORTBruce Gaines

12th Corvette Pirates cruise aboard the Carnival Breeze to the Bahamas and Key West.

Private parties. Corvette Matchbox car show. Corvette Matchbox drag races. Miniature golf

tournament. Fun. Fun. ...And more fun.

     Day 1 - Departure from port of Galveston, Texas

     Day 2 - Fun day at sea

     Day 3 - Key West, Florida

     Day 4 - Freeport, Bahamas

     Day 5 - Nassau, Bahamas

     Day 6 - Fun day at sea

     Day 7 - Fun day at sea

     Day 8 - Return to port of Galveston, TexasClick here to go to the Corvette Pirates Facebook page

Click here to go to the See Ya Later Alligator Travel Agency web site

Click here to go to the Carnival web site for this itinerary

NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 

Email: amorrismv@aol.com

19th annual non-sanctioned autocrosses at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, CA --

Palm Springs Corvette Club

WC-401-N01 Non-sanctioned low speed autocross (Saturday)

WC-401-N02 Non-sanctioned low speed autocross (Sunday)Click here for more information

43rd All GM Beach Classic car show at Ruby's Diner in Redondo Beach -- The Vette Set,

Inc.

WC-401-001 Sanctioned car show Click here to see a flyer and registration form<="" font="">

21st Gambler's Classic at the Riverside Casino and Resort in Laughlin, NV -- Corvettes of

BakersfieldClick here for more information<="" font="">

NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 

Email: amorrismv@aol.com

Two low speed autocrosses at Santa Maria Airport -- Vapor Trail Vettes

WC-518-001 Sanctioned autocross

WC-518-002 Sanctioned autocross

Regional governors meeting at a location to be determined. The meeting starts at 1:00. Come

earlier for lunch.

Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: amorrismv@aol.com

4-5 Fri-Sat

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19 Sat

NCCC West Coast Region Calendar

Sanctioned events are in red West Coast Region events are in blue Other events are in black

March  2018

10-11 Sat-Sun

April  2018

28 Sat

19-21Thu-

Sat

May  2018

February  2018

4-11Sun-

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23-24 Fri-Sat

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RACE REPORTSantiago Chavez

The following is from David Malsher, US Editor, motorsport.com

“The Corvette C7.Rs were simply lacking the pace of the Ford GTs at the Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona, according to Antonio Garcia, a deficit accentuated by the dearth of full-course cautions.The #3 Corvette of Garcia, Jan Magnussen and Mike Rockenfeller, and the #4 of Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fasslerfinished third and fourth in the GT Le Mans category but were respectively two and three laps behind the victorious Ford GTs.Garcia, who with Magnussen is defending GTLM champion, said: “We again didn’t make any mistakes by the drivers, the pit stops were fine – we may have had an unscheduled stop for brakes – other than that, everything worked perfect. We just didn’t have the pace. It was a little bit like what happened a lot last year.“Our guys did a fantastic job. We showed all we had and gave it all. If the Fords were faster than us, we can’t do anything else but congratulate them. We just didn’t have enough to fight them, especially with the limited number of yellow flags.”

Magnussen concurred, stating: “This year’s race was a lot different than previous years because of the lack of safety car periods. Usually, you had to get the car right for the last three or four hours, and then in the last hour you had to nail it. This year, you had to push the whole way.“By the end of it, we didn’t have enough, which is a shame because we ran a good race. We ran out of brakes at the end because we were pushing the whole way through, so that’s something we’ll have to look into. It’s the most physical Rolex 24 I’ve ever done.Their full-time Corvette Racing teammates Gavin and Milner were more content to accentuate the positive, as the 2016 Rolex 24 winners finished only ninth in 2017.”“Yes, we got fourth place today but that’s great points for us,” said Gavin. “Last year we finished ninth here, and it wasn’t a particularly good start for us. But this year we have good fourth place points. It gets us a good start in the championship.”Added Milner: “[There’s] no better way to start the season by getting both cars to the finish with no problems and no issues. That’s really impressive.”

The following is from “The Drive”“Oh how quickly things can change. Just this week, we reported that the new Ford GT

accidentally broke a lap record at Virginia International Raceway, lapping the track in 2 minutes and 38.62 seconds. Then Wednesday, Chevrolet reported its new 2019 Corvette ZR1 has beaten that blisteringly-fast lap time by more than a second.”

Pat for

Santiago

We had“Chris

HISTORICAL REPORT

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On a beautiful Saturday, the Vette Set held the annual awards luncheon at the Admiral Risty Restaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes. There were 66 members in attendance.

At the entrance of

the Admiral Risty

Restaurant, Dixie

Foster and Sharon

Cowley greeted the

members as they

entered. The

entry door features

a stained glass work

of art. David, Dixie, Sharon and Chuck Entry door art

Linda & John Jack & Patrice Marlis & Don David & Jannifer

Santiago & Bonnie Anton & Bruce Carolyn Dixie & Kim

FEBRUARY 3, 2018

ANNUAL AWARDS LUNCHEON

We had“C

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2017. President David Tavares, Vice President Chuck Hammer, Secretary Stephanie Klakovich, Sgt-at-Arms Jack Walter, and Treasurer George Berls

2018. David, Chuck and Stephanie with incoming Secretary Gloria Flemming and incoming Sergeant-at-Arms Gary Gaffney

Gary GaffneyJerry Belcher

Award for Most Active New Member

Jennifer WaltonBert Pierce Award

for the Most Active Member

Jennifer WaltonGlen Child Award for Exceptional

Participation Beyond the Call of Duty

Santiago ChavezHard Luck Award

ANNUAL CLUB AWARDS

PERSONAL AWARDS

CLUB OFFICERS

John Tully gave Jennifer an award for having a Vette with the most miles

(190K)

Linda Tully presented Jerry Clement with a sippy cup because he

spilled a class of water on her at a Hooters restaurant

Stephanie presented George Berls with a refurbished

trophy for being the “Worlds Most Persistent ‘66 Vette

Owner”

Sharon & Pat gave Jack & Patrice: Jack Daniels #7 & Honey Jack for hosting

the Monday Morning Driver’s Club and

everything else they do

Chuck Hammeer2017 Car Show Co-Chair and

Trophy Master

Jennifer presented flowers to all of the couples who have been married 50 years or more: Chuck & Careen, Don & Marlis, Toni & Dick, Pat & Sharon, Dennis & Reata, Jerry & Pami. Also special thanks to Jimmy Tanimura, Adele Masuda, and Ken & DaleneFicquette for providing wine.

Sharon

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You are cordially invited to attend

SaturdayFebruary 3, 2018

11:30 am Social – 12:30 pm Lunch

THE VETTE SETANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET

ADMIRAL RISTY31250 PALOS VERDES DRIVE WEST AT HAWTHORNE BLVD.,

IN GOLDEN COVE CENTER, RANCHO PALOS VERDESRSVP……………………. January 20, 2018Amount………………….. $35 per person

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Name (s) ______________________________________________________

Char-Broiled Flank Steak… # _____ x $35 = $________

Baked Salmon………………… # _____ x $35 = $________

Chicken Piccata withLemon Caper Sauce……….. # _____ x $35 = $________

YES, I plan to present an award!

Make check payable to: THE VETTE SETGive/Mail to: Dixie Foster

30 WestportManhattan Beach, CA 90266

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