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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pg 1-2! Toys for TotsPg 3! Schedule of EventsPg 4! New Year’s Eve InvitePg 5! Awards Banquet InvitePg 6! Technical NewsPg 7! Ralph UpdatePg 7-8! Letter from EditorPg 8! Presidents MessagePg 8! Governors ReportPg 9-10 General Mtg MinutesPg 11-12 Member PoemPg 13! Membership BirthdaysPg 10-13 Contributors Pg 14 Contact Information
**Next General Meeting is Thursday, Dec 18th, 2014 at the Bel Air Banquet Hall, 7:30 - 9:00pm. Come EARLY & enjoy the buffet starting at 6pm! If you would prefer a salad, call Holly or Shelly at 402-333-5505
HUSKER NEWS ‘N’ VIEWS
DECEMBER 2014
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Dust off your dancing shoes and join the festivities . . .
The annual Christmas Party & Toys for Tots Campaign on December 6th at Cascio’s Steakhouse was a very well attended event and several toys were brought in. There will be some very happy children this year! And the attendees had a great time gathering and celebrating the season.
There are more fun events to attend through the holiday season! The annual Kidney Foundation Social kicks off at noon at the Bel Air Banquet Room. Then it’s time to dust off your party shoes and pull
your fancy attire out of the closet for the New Year’s Eve “Putting on the Ritz” party at the German American Society.
Dinner, dancing & listening to some great music by the Greg Spevak Orchestra. And you wont want to miss the Awards Banquet being held at the Mid America Center this year.
Don’t forget to RSVP for these fun events! Our cars may be in tucked away in the garage, but there is still plenty of events to participate in!
Photos by Sandy Swi"
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Christmas Party/Toys for Tots Photos
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2014/15 Schedule of Events See Page for Details of Upcoming Events
Dec 14! Annual Kidney Foundation Social ! ! Bel Air Banquet Rm ! ! Noon
Dec 18! General Meeting! Bel-Air Banquet Hall!Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm
Dec 31! Putting On the Ritz, New year’s Eve Social ! ! German American Society! 6pm, Dinner 7:15, Dancing 8 pm
Jan 31 ! Awards Banquet! MidAmerica Center! Details to follow
!Please go to our website, www.CornhuskerCorvette.Club and click on the calendar tab to see the calendar of events. You can select the “info” link to get more details, flyers & registration forms.
Sunday, December 14 - 12:00 noon - Annual Kidney Foundation Social. Sugar free candy is packaged together for the dialysis units. Staff from the Nebraska Chapter will be there for the presentation of CCC's annual donation. It's really kind of fun! The cost of the event will be covered by the club. Side dishes are welcome. Lunch will be after the candy packaging is complete. If you decide to attend and have not already signed up, please reply to [email protected], so we can get a total count. Please reply by this Thursday. Wednesday, December 31 - "Putting On the Ritz" - New Year's Eve Social. $50 per person. Advance Payment is Required by the December General Meeting, or mail check to Pattie Bena at 13964 Frederick Ave, Omaha, NE 68138 by December 15. Make check payable to German American Society - no refunds. Join us for Dinner, Dance & Party! at German American Society - 3717 South 120th. Doors Open @ 6:00 PM. Plated Prime Rib Dinner & Dessert @ 7:15. Music by the Greg Spevak Orchestra @ 8:00. Performing a variety of 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, country & swing. Party Favors & Balloon Drop with Prizes & Midnight Breakfast Buffet. This is a formal/semi-formal event. - Proper (jacket/tie) required. Questions - call 402-657-8790 or Email: [email protected]. Save the Date!! - January 31, 2015 is the Cornhusker Corvette Club annual Awards Banquet. Invitation will arrive in your mailboxes soon.
ROAR INTO OMAHA - CONVENTION 2016 UPDATE Ron Norgard is the chairman of the car show at the 2016 Convention. Ron needs 70 - 1.25 gallon ice cream buckets w/lids for the car show. Eat Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream, and save your buckets!!
Marie ManzMembership DirectorCORNHUSKER CORVETTE CLUB"Something For Everyone"
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New Year’s Eve Social - “Putting On the Ritz”
Dinner, Dance & Party! at German American Society3717 South 120th
Doors Open @ 6:00 PMPlated Prime Rib Dinner & Dessert @ 7:15
Music by the Greg Spevak Orchestra @ 8:00Performing a variety of 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, country & swing
Party Favors & Balloon Drop with Prizes &Midnight Breakfast Buffet
$50 per person ~ G.A.S. Member’s $45
This is a formal/semi-formal event. - Proper (jacket/tie) required
***Advance Payment is Required by the December General Meeting***Or mail check to: Pattie Bena
13964 Frederick Ave, Omaha, NE 68138 by December 15th
Make check payable to German American Society-no refunds
Questions? - call 402-657-8790 or Email: [email protected]
Don’t miss out - last year was a blast!
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2015
Cornhusker Corvette Club
Banquet
Saturday Evening
January 31st, 2015
Mid America Center
1 Arena Way
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51501
Cocktails 6:00 - Cash Bar
Sit Down Dinner 7:00
Awards 8:00
Dinner $30.00 Per Member or Contributor
$45.00 Non-Member or $45.00 social member
Please make your reservations by
January 15th
Please RSVP by January 15th, 2015
M____________________________________
____________Persons will attend
Please choose one entrée per person:
______________Chicken Marcella
______________Flat Iron Steak
______________Baked Salmon with Tequila Thyme Glaze
This dinner is accompanied by a Spring Mix Salad, which includes Spring Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Candied Pecans and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing.
The dinner is followed by Chocolate Truffle Cake.
Please remit payment with RSVP in the enclosed envelope.
Make check payable to: Cornhusker Corvette Club
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Let’s face it – as much as we love Corvettes, they are not great winter cars. For many of us, our Corvettes are not our daily drivers. When winter comes around, it is time to park these fair-weather rides and dream about spring.
There are some possible long term downsides to storing a car for a long time without driving it. Our Corvette started leaking hydraulic fluid from the clutch cylinder with only 36,000 miles. This was not the first problem I have had from storing a car. Our 1968 Karman Ghia convertible had a brake caliper that started dragging after a few winters of non use. Seals in the engine, transmission and other moving parts can start to harden after long periods of sitting. Hmmm…I think my body does the same thing.
I will say that we do not drive our Corvette in the snow, but I try to get it out every couple of weeks if the streets are clear. The problem is that if you are only doing short trips, say 5 miles or less, this will build up combustion products including water in the oil. You need to go at least 10 miles to get the oil good and hot before you start the next "resting" cycle.
It is good to start it up every week or two and let it get to operating temperature, even if it never leaves the garage. If you don’t take it out, put it in gear and step on the brakes a few times to keep the moving parts engaged as much as possible. A Battery Tender on the battery while it's parked would be a good idea if this is practical for you.
If you do park it for the winter, you should do maintenance and change oil, as if you were driving it. Changing the oil before long periods of storage keeps the corrosive contaminates from sitting in your engine all winter. Keeping the gas tank topped up is important to prevent the corrosion if you have a metal tank. Fuel stabilizer is a good idea to keep the gas from getting old. It isn't really needed as long as you will use the vehicle on a somewhat regular basis and keep it topped up. I like to add it all year around because it may take us a month to use up a full tank of gas.
The other area to look out for is to keep the tires fully inflated, or even a slightly higher pressure than normal if
the car is going to sit for a long period of time. The higher pressure prevents the tires from flat spotting. I would only do this if you are going to be letting it sit for an extended time.
As far as our fluid leak, we did have to get our clutch cylinders (master and slave) replaced and the system flushed. In fact, we received help from one of our contributors. After several estimates ranging from $750 to over $900, I called Certified Transmission to see if they worked on manual transmissions. I have taken our other cars there for automatic transmission service and been very pleased.
Their estimate was just over $500, and our Cornhusker Corvette Club membership gave us an additional 10% discount. They only use factory parts when available, and they have an A+ rating BBB.
They did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend them. They are so friendly and customer focused..
A week after it was done, I received a hand written thank you from Michelle Cauffman, the manager of the center at 135th and Q street. I love that personal touch.
We plan to keep driving our Corvette all winter this year and every year when the weather permits. It does have a heater, and it sure takes away those winter doldrums.
Winter in Corvette Land in the MidwestBy Bi# Casha#
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It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your newsletter editor. A special thank you to our wonderful members & contributors who wrote articles this year - Allen Sohl (including his brilliant Flashback Series), Ken & Pattie Bena with their Ralph stories, our shutter bugs - Sandy Swift, Palmer Sohl & Teresa Eller. Bill Cashell, Jake Cartwright, Gene Gau, Perry Dawes, Ron Bockerman, Colleen & Ron Norgard, Jon & Marie Manz, Rick Swierczek, Cody Jantz & “Corvette Terry” Murkins. Your contributions were a big part of our club winning the national title for best newsletter in the land!
Ralph Reports on his Last Road Trip with the Bena’s to the 18th Annual
CRUISIN’ THE COAST:
I just returned from a week of cruising the 60
miles of Mississippi Gulf Coast, where each town
hosted car shows & parties. There were over
7,000 cars registered of every make and model with
Corvettes galore! There is nothing like kicking back
in your lawn chair across from the gorgeous
coastline and watching an
endless parade. One evening, I
was part of the entertainment on stage
with the band! I am getting used to road
trips and fun CCC activities; wonder who
I’ll be going home with after the January
Awards Banquet? Hope they don’t just
stick me back on the “throne” . . . see
you soon #21!! ! ! Ralph
Letter from the Editor
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT%Jerry Koraleski
Happy Holidays everyone,
Last month’s General Meeting had to have broken an attendance record. What a crowd! Attendance this past
year has been on the rise, and I thank you for that. Keep up the positive attitude.
We did some things really well this year and some things, well let’s say need a little tune up. With BOD elections behind us, we can move forward in a
positive fun direction. The current BOD is deserving of a big round of applause. They all worked hard at doing their very best for you! Thank You!
The Holiday Season is here. Enjoy the moment, enjoy your family and friends and don’t forget to enjoy your Corvette friends.
Going back to early this year I listened to numerous concerns in regards to the Awards Banquet. They all centered on having a nicer banquet. We have done so! This is where you come in and support this event. Details will be in the newsletter and an invitation will be sent to you. PLEASE RESPOND IN A POSITIVE MANNER.
Thank you and save the wave, Jerry
GOVERNOR’S REPORT%Gary Brisbois
My term is rapidly drawing to a close. I want to say that it has been an honor and privilege to serve as CCC governor and to represent the club at the meetings in St. Louis.
This is a quiet time on the regional and national levels with elections done and no changes coming until the new year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to one and all!!!
Hope we will see you at the up-coming events in 2015. There are sure to be lots of opportunities for socials and racing.
Please join me in welcoming our 2015 Cornhusker Corvette Club newsletter editor - Bill Cashell ([email protected] until the email switch takes place). Bill has already started contributing with several wonderful & funny articles. He is a published author and all around great guy. I’m sure Bill would appreciate your contributions, so start sending them in now!!
I look forward to seeing you around at the events next year and writing a few articles!% % % % % Sincerely, Gina Ogle ([email protected])
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Cornhusker Corvette ClubMarch General MeetingNovember 20, 2014
Pat Swift, Sargent at Arms, announced that the meeting would start in 5 minutes. He reminded everyone to turn off their cell phones.
Jerry Koraleski, President, announced that Nancy Bronner is selling 50/50 tickets. He also led the Pledge of Allegiance. Birthdays would be for the month of November and were announced by Marie Manz as Kathy Koraleski was fired.
Jayne Reit, Secretary, asked for a motion to accept the minutes for last month’s General Meeting as posted in the newsletter. Cork Adams made the motion and Pattie Bena seconded it. Jayne is also taking orders for shirts, etc. There are also stickers available at the back table.
Marie Manz, Membership Director, reported there are several new members. The new members are Roger and Gayla Cox, Jock and Pam Albert, Bob Markworth, Peggy Louise Emmack and Bob and Carolyn Edmundson. This was followed by the raise and clap welcome. Renewals are out. We have officially renewed and signed up a total of 346. 24 members have not responded. Also we have 31 non-renewals, 5 new spouses/companions added, 2 reinstated, 1 new spouse/social member added. Also, one general member is changing to a social member. Membership count to date is 401 general members and 11 social members.
Kevin Reit, Vice President, reported on the Award’s Banquet which will be January 31, 2015. He spoke about the social awards, racing awards, best damn idea award, significant contributor award, worker of the year, membership award and Ralph award.
Tom Horeis, Treasurer, went over the budget. If there are any questions, the budget is always available to the members. He spoke about a reduction in revenue due to several issues, one of them being no Summer Festival this year. He spoke about collecting for the kidney foundation. We have been doing the kidney foundation for 14 years. Please see him for any contributions you would like to make.
Gary Brisbois, Governor, reported that this is his last report after many years. Elected to the board for the West Region are Jon Manz, RE, Jo Eller, RCD, Sheila Wyman, RMD, Larry Bebee, Secretary, Linda Homer, Treasurer. There term limits are good for one year. Please see the website for the National positions. He also reported that there were competitor rule book changes, such as autocross, lower age limits for passengers in various racing situations. The club can raise the age but not lower the age. He reported on helmets and how they need to have a Snell rating on them. Snell K is not allowed. Please look at the website for more information about the changes.
Gene Gau, Competition Director, had no report.
Ron Bockerman spoke about the drag racing and autocross held on October 5th and 6th. Please see the list of winners on the website. The club records are hard to set and never retire. Steve Wahling and Jerry Benedict ran a 9.72 which set a record. Jerry Benedict and Gina Ogle were given a traveling trophy. Top eliminator was Jerry Benedict for the men and Gina Ogle for the women. Both names were put on the trophy and they called it a tie. Normally, they run off but Jerry Benedict couldn’t run anymore.
Jon Manz, Public Relations Director, had no report.
Jayne Sainz, Social Director, reported that there were 38 cars for the Veteran’s Parade in Bellevue. There were 50 people for lunch. Several people went on the ride past Diego Sainz’s grave. On Saturday December 6th are Toys for Tots and the Christmas party, which will be held at Casio’s. Please let Tom Horeis know how much money you are spending for the Toy’s for Tots. This is reported to National. The Kidney Party is December 14th and it will be held at Bel Air this year. Dinner will be served. Please bring a favorite food. For New Year’s Eve, Pattie Bena is setting up a social. Please see the flyers on the tables.
Gina Ogle, Newsletter, was unable to attend.
Tim Ogle, Website, was unable to attend.
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OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Please show your appreciation
H&H Chevy84th & L
Omaha, NE402-339-2222
www.hhChevy.com
Cascio’s Steak & Pizza House1620 S 10th StreetOmaha NE 68108
www.CasciosSteakhouse.com
Gregg Young Chevrolet180th & W Dodge RoadOmaha, NE402-425-0724www.GYchevy.com
Beardmore Chevrolet418 Fort Crook Rd NBellevue, NE402-734-2525www.BeardmoreChevy.com
JB, Points Chair, reported that we are winding down in regard to points for this year. CCC is #1 again this year for the region and National. He stated that there are 71 Vet’s with Vettes in the club. He thanked them for their service. If anyone ordered a book from him, they are in. Please see him to pick them up.
Dave Ferguson, Summer Festival Director, had no report.
George Horst, Members at Large, had no report. Please see him for issues.
Jake Cartwright, Members at Large, had no report. Please see him for issues.
Old Business: Jerry reported that there was only one member running for each position, so therefore, we will not do voting. Jackie Hoyt requested if anyone had any old gift cards they weren’t using, she would like to have them for Heartland Family Services. Terry Murkins spoke regarding three special cars we have access to. He also spoke about H & H which is a Hennessey Performance Dealer and has a special corvette on display.
New Business: 2016 convention. Gene Gau needs volunteers to help run the convention.
Jerry Koraleski, President, thanked those who donated the door prizes and thanked Holly and Shelly from Bel Air for the dinner and hospitality. He also thanked those who brought items for the pantry and the goodie table. 50/50 went to Linda Adams and the birthday winner was Mary Ann Laacker.
Kathy Gau made a motion to adjourn and Cork Adams seconded the motion.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jayne Reit, Secretary
Don’t forget to bring your non-perishable food items to the general meeting on Dec 18th!
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Sid Dillon2 Fremont locationswww.SidDillon.com
Leach Camper Sales1-80 Lake Manawa Exit
1/2 mile south & 1/2 mile west712-366-2581
www.LeachCamper.com
George Horst, President8802 Washington Cir
Omaha, NE402-677-0123
www.jikohmfg.com
All I Want for Christmas is a New CorvetteBy Bi# Cashe#
T”was the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, we were pretty well soused.The Corvette was stored in the garage with care,In hopes that warm weather soon would be there.
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of side pipes danced in their heads.And mamma and I were feeling so fine,We had just finished another bottle of wine.
When out on the lawn there arose such a roar,I sprang from the bed to open the door.Away to the window I flew like a flash,Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
The sound of loud mufflers and power galoreGave the feeling of 600 horsepower or more.When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,But a classic Corvette and a guy with a beer.
With a little old driver, so lively and quick,I knew in a moment this drunk was St Nick.He revved up his motor and stepped on the gas,And I yelled to the guy, “Get off of my grass!”
That’s when his beautiful car came in view,And I said to myself, “I must get one too”.It was covered with flames, all painted Torch Red,And I knew in that moment, I had nothing to dread.
He was dressed all in red, with a big Corvette sign,And a bundle of gifts that I hoped would be mine.There were wheels, tires and accessories galoreAnd I thought to myself, “I must have some more”.
Then he asked me that question that everyone fears“Have you been a really good person this year?”Then I thought to myself, “Maybe not quite so good.”I cheated on my taxes and ate too much food.
I drank too much beer, and had too much wineAnd I stayed up too late, most of the time.My diet was shot and my blood pressure highI partied too much and ate too much pie.
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Clancy’s Pubwww.clancysomaha.com
R&G Service Centerwww.RandGServiceCenter.com
Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grillwww.CilantrosOmaha.com
K&K House of Trophieswww.kkTrophies.com
Certified Transmissionwww.CertifiedTransmission.com
Breeze Catcherswww.BreezeCatchers.net
Parker’s Smokehousewww.ParkersSmokeHouse.com
Bellevue Tire & Auto Servicewww.BellevueTireAndAuto.com
Big Red Sports Barwww.BigRedRestaurantAndSportsbar.com
Quaker Steak & Lube, Council Bluffs
www.thelube.com/locations/iowa/council-bluffs/
But in spite of these things, and all of the rest,I look back at Santa and said, “I’ve been the best!”He gave me a wink, with a feeling of glee,And he said, “I think you are fibbing to me”.
“I have my big list of who’s naughty or nice,And you’ve been so bad; you are on the list twice”Santa was pretty unhappy with me,There would be no new Z06 under my tree.
There was really not much more that I could say,I just hoped that tomorrow would be a better day.All I could do was give him a kiss,And hope that my neighbors didn’t see this.
He sprang to his car, brought the motor alive,And put his Corvette into four wheel drive.But I heard him exclaim, as he drove out of sight,"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
I sat up in bed and I started to screamAnd that’s when I realized this was all a bad dream.I looked at the calendar, still three months to goBefore we would finally be done with the snow.
I thought of the snow birds, how nice it must beTo cruise with the top down in January.As I looked at the snow, I said, “One thing is clear. We’ll be spending our Christmas someplace warmer next year!”
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HUSKER NEWS ‘N VIEWS is a monthly publication of the Cornhusker Corvette Club, expressly for its members. Articles submitted for publication MUST be received by the editor by the FIRST Thursday of the month. The General Membership Meeting is held the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm at the Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 W. Center Road. Join us early for dinner when you can. The Board of Directors Meeting is the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:30 pm at H&H Chevrolet, 4645 S 84th St. All members are welcome at the Board Meeting. Correspondence can be submitted to
Websites: CCC:
www.CornHuskerCorvette.Club
National NCCC: www.CorvettesNCCC.Org
Regional NCCC: www.WestRegionNCCC.Com
“Chevrolet Trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.”
2014 OfficersPresident!Jerry Koraleski, [email protected] Vice PresidentKevin Reit, 402-896-6155Secretary Jane Reit, 402-896-6155TreasurerTom Horeis, [email protected] DirectorGene Gau, [email protected] Ogle, [email protected]!Gary Brisbois, [email protected] DirectorJayne Sainz, [email protected] Festival Dave Ferguson, [email protected] RelationsJon Manz, [email protected] DirectorMarie Manz, [email protected] At LargeGeorge Horst, [email protected] At LargeJake Cartwright, [email protected]
2014 ChairpersonsPointsJ.B. Benedict, [email protected] At ArmsPat Swift, [email protected] Ogle, [email protected] & Palmer Sohl, [email protected]
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