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TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg 1 Summer Festival Pg 5 Sioux Falls Cruise Pg 8 Gretna Parade Pg 10 Stein Night Pg 13 Lincoln Cruise Pg 15 Greg Young Car Show Pg 17 Wilber Parade Pg 18 Schedule of Events Pg 19 Member News Pg 19 Event Details Pg 20 NCCC News Pg 24 Presidents Message Pg 24 Governors Report Pg 26 General Mtg Minutes Pg 30 Membership News Pg 30 Contributors Pg 34 Contact Information **Next General Meeting is Thursday, Aug. 20, 2015 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

Are You Ready for Summer Festival? It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down. Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and that means it is time for the CCC Summer Festival – 4 Days of “Something for Everyone”.

The fun begins at 5:00pm Friday evening at Fox Run Golf course in Council Bluffs, with registration ready for competition. Set your GPS for 3001 Mac Ineery Dr. in the beautiful “Bluffs”.

Burgers, brats, soft drinks and beer will be served at a very reasonable cost. Valve cover races will be held in the parking lot. Don’t worry about the weather. The forecast is for perfect conditions, with a 100% chance of fun for all. We can move inside if Mother Nature decides to rain on our parade.

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Hot Time in Sioux Falls One of the favorite road trips for many CCC members is the trek up to Sioux Falls, South Dakota for Hot Summer Nites. So, what is Hot Summer Nites, you ask? It is hot cars, cold drinks, great food and live music. It was a mid-week party at the 22nd Annual Hot Summer Nites on Wednesday, July 15!

This is actually a weeklong celebration of Corvettes and fun in Sioux Falls. This year it started on Saturday, July 11 with drag racing and hot Harleys on display. There are events every day with one of the features being the Corvette show on Wednesday evening called Hot Summer Nites. Beginning at 4:30, only Corvettes are allowed in the downtown area. The streets are blocked off a short time later and the streets become a car show and party, with street vendors serving food and beer. Bands keep the good vibes going, and this year featured one of the final appearances of long time Omaha band, The Rumbles. They did sound great. Thursday morning begins the cruise to Spearfish for rallies, races and more fun. For more info, visit their website at www.blackhillscorvetteclassic.com.

This year, over 20 CCC Corvettes gathered at the Missouri Valley rest stop on I80. The rain did not dampen the spirits, as our hosts, Kevin and Jayne Reit (Sioux Falls natives) filled us in on directions.

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The first stop was Gathering of Corvettes – Jerry’s Corvette Center in Beresford. They provided us with a wonderful lunch as the Corvettes gathered and registered for the Black Hills Rally to Spearfish.

Then, it was on to Sioux Falls for a little liquid refreshment before venturing out to the downtown show.

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Beautiful downtown Sioux Falls provided a perfect backdrop for a beautiful evening of fun and dining at Minerva’s Restraunt – yummy!

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The streets were filled with Corvettes and more Corvettes. It was like Corvette Heaven!

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Parading in Gretna What could be better on a hot summer day than a parade through the fastest growing community in Nebraska? How about a parade with a party afterward? Hmmmm….that is even better!

Rick and Joan Harshbarger, also known as the king and queen of Gretna, were our gracious hosts for this event. We gathered for coffee and directions before heading to the parade route. One count had 23 corvettes, lead by a Hummer with Corvette Club flags. The cars were in model order, starting with Allen and Palmer’s fine C3 leading the way.

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After the parade, we returned to the Harshbarger plantation for delicious pulled pork and pot luck.

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Stein Night is a GAS Stein Night is an annual event at the German American Society (GAS) located on 120th Street between Center and L Street. As always, it was a huge success, proving that being German on Stein Night is just like being Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. This year, 238 people were greeted at the door by our CCC hosts, George and Carolyn Horst. The event was open to everyone, but the members of CCC certainly made their presence known.

So, you ask, what exactly is Stein Night? It is just like it sounds. You bring your favorite stein and the friendly people behind the bar will fill it with your favorite German beer. There were also samples available of the beverages created by the GAS Brewer’s Club.

Before the evening was over, eight kegs of beer were consumed. Yes that was EIGHT kegs of beer!

Amazingly, no one from our club did anything silly (except for these guys).

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Music was provided by the Bolzen Beer Band. They play all kinds of popular songs from the 60’s to current hits. What is really unique is that they all sound like a Polka! Have you ever heard “Light My Fire” played on a tuba? Right now you may be thinking, “Oh, if only I could have been there!” Well, you are not totally out of luck. This popular beer-drinking band will return next year for Stein Night 2016.

We were also treated to delicious burgers and brats, made by the GAS Sausage Club. Fun time for all.

Photos by Sandy Swift

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Artistic Cruise to Lincoln

Who says the Cornhusker Corvette Club does not have a cultural side? Summer is the perfect time to cruise to Lincoln for a visit to Sheldon Art Gallery and the Beautiful Sunken Gardens.

The first stop was the art gallery, which is located on the campus of the University of Nebraska. Carolyn Horst was greeted by a member of the Husker basketball team.

Many of the club members took in the paintings and drawings on the 2 floors of the gallery. We managed to snap a few pictures before the security person made us stop.

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After a brief discussion on the value of art compared to the value of beer on a hot summer day, it was time to head to the sunken gardens. Built in 1930, the Sunken Gardens was a Depression-era project, built on a former abandoned neighborhood dumpsite. The 1.5 acres were originally donated by the Seacrests, the Faulkners and the Freys -- long time Lincoln families.

As a part of a city program helping unemployed men to earn money, E.M. Bair hired crew members to work on this garden. The men worked eight-hour shifts, two days a week for a total of $6.40 per week.

Lincoln's "Rock Garden" (as it was originally called) reflected the popular 1930's trend for rock gardens in progressive communities. Rocks were used for the garden's skeleton and for structures like water fountains and retaining walls at different heights to create terraced levels.

In 1931, the Gardens were in full bloom with 416 trees and shrubs. Final construction cost for the Sunken Gardens was $2,500. Today it is a favorite place for weddings.

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Greg Young Show for Super Heroes

Car shows are always fun, but sometimes the reason for the show makes it even more special. Little Jack Speichert was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer in 2014 at the age of two. He was treated at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Super Jack’s dream, along with his parents, Tim and Sarah Speichert, is to start a foundation in order to bring a Pediatric Center to Omaha. All proceeds for this event went to make that dream a reality.

Chairs for the car show were Perry Dawes & Sandy Swift. Co-chairs were Linda Dawes & Pat Swift. Colleen Norgard & Carolyn Edmundsen helped with registration.

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Superman category was won by Ken & Pattie Bena

Batman category was won by Sandy & Pat Swift

Spiderman category was won by Dale & Alice Williamsen

Captain America was won by Carolyn & George Horst

4 Prizes were donated by Gregg Young Chevrolet for the Superhero winners.

Total money collected, entry fees and donations: $ 1,025.00

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Czech This Out

When it is summer in Wilber Nebraska, it can only mean one thing….the annual Czech Festival.

Temperatures rose to 95 degrees, but that did not stop this small town, located west of Beatrice from swelling to nearly twice its normal size. This included about a dozen Corvettes from CCC.

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2015 Schedule of Events See Page 9 for Details of Upcoming Events

Aug 20 General Meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm Aug 23 Car Show Festival Church of the Masters 1 Block north of 180th & Dodge Aug 24-29 NCCC National Convention Poconos, Pa Aug 25 Storm Chaser baseball game Werner Park La Vista, NE Aug 29 Vettes on the River Le Claire, IA Sep 4-6 Summer Festival Fox Run Golf Course/RPM Sep 19 Sid Dillon Car Show Fremont, NE Flier p. 21 Please go to our website, www.CornhuskerCorvetteClub.com 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. Did you know? Our General Meetings are held at the Bel Air Banquet Room every month. There is no charge for the use of the room, but we are required to purchase a minimum amount of dinners. So come early (starting at 6pm) and enjoy the buffet. If you would prefer a salad, you can call ahead and request one be made up for you. The phone number is 402-333-5505

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MEMBER NEWS

Prayers & Support - Gina Ogle's father has passed. Gina & Tim are on their way to Little Rock. Gina has requested prayers for guidance and wisdom. Please send your prayers and sympathies to Gina & Tim Ogle at 12816 South 38th St., Bellevue, NE 68123-2804.

NON SANCTIONED EVENT REMINDERS

Thursday, August 20 - CCC General Meeting - Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 W. Center Road, 7:30 p.m. Come early to visit and enjoy the buffet. Each member bring one non perishable food item for the charity food giveaway. If you would like a salad prepared ahead, call Holly and Shelly at 402-333-5505.

Friday, August 21 - Join us at Mom's Plattsmouth, Nebraska Restaurant. After that, we will listen to the band Daybreak (a trip back in time when we were all still in school or just out). The band plays from 7:30 to 9:30 across the street that is blocked off just southeast of Mom's. So bring a couple chairs and bug spray.

Saturday, August 22 - Big Birthday Bash - at Rick and Joan's to celebrate all August birthdays. 3 man band, "Wheelin N Dealin" will play from 6 to 9:00 PM. Everyone is invited. Bring what you want to drink, a chair if you have it and any snack you want to share. 10623 So 210th St Gretna, NE

Sunday, August 23 - Car Show & Shine - Lutheran Church of the Master's Summerfest - West Campus located at 1200 North 181st Court, Elkhorn (Just North of 180th & Dodge) Check in begins at 11:00 a.m. Showtime is from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m. Great food, family fun along with trophies awarded. Free Admission. Goodwill Donations Appreciated.

Monday thru Saturday, Aug 24-29 - NCCC National Convention - Poconos, Pa. (see NCCC website for details)

Tuesday, August 25- We still have Storm Chaser tickets available for the 8/25 group outing. $33.00 a person includes meal, club seats with access to VIP climate controlled bar. Email jrharshbarger@cox.net if you plan on coming. We have to pay up front and finalize the payment by 8/16.

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Saturday, August 29 - Vettes on the River –

LeClaire, Iowa Levee - "Vettes Supporting Vets", 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (registration is 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.) $15. Registration form and complete information available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/VettesontheRiver2015 .

Hotel Information: Baymont Inn and Suites. It is just off of I-80 and a straight shot in to Le Claire. The address is 400 Jason Way Court, Davenport, Iowa 52807. The phone # is 1 563-386-1600.

10 rooms reserved - 6 rooms under Jayne Sainz, 1-under Dennis Lambert, 1 under Mike Bernt, 1

under Robert Edmundson, 1 under Bill Cashell. Please call and change the reservations as soon as possible, then if I can, I will Reserve some more. The rooms are booked from August 28 to August 30.

The Price is 2 days for $129.98 and $15.60 tax. Total $148.58. If the rooms that I put names on already, decide not to go, call me and I will either cancel or change names before the 26th of August at no charge. Anything cancelled after 12:00 a.m. on the 27th is charged a cancelation fee $64.99.

Celebration Dinner Cruise, LeClaire Iowa 309-764-1952. If you want to go call and make reservations

Call me 402-670-2249 for anything - Jayne Sainz - The booking # 922 591 406 and the Pin Code is 3436

More info on meeting place and stopping points will come later.

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CCC/NCCC Point Leaders for 2015 (IF YOU ARE LISTED IN THE TOP 20 IN NCCC Points,

YOU WILL NOT BE LISTED IN THE CCC POINT STANDINGS) + CCC MEMBER PNTS PNTS CCC MEMBER PNTS PNTS # F NAME L NAME CCC NCCC # F NAME L NAME NCCC CCC 1 BILL CASHELL 280 0 1 TERESA ELLER 2100 85 2 KATHY CASHELL 280 0 2 JOE ELLER 2024 35 3 CORK ADAMS 270 14 3 KATHY GAU 1150 240 4 JAYNE SAINZ 260 106 4 GENE GAU 1057 250 5 LINDA ADAMS 250 14 5 DAVID FERGUSON 890 130 6 GEORGE HORST 250 279 6 JON MANZ 818 150 7 CAROLYN HORST 240 301 7 DON ANGEROTH 711 135 8 KATHY KORALESKI 235 234 8 STEVE SKIDMORE 607 25 9 PAT SWIFT 230 0 9 ERVIN GUNDERSON 567 85

10 RAY KENNEDY 220 84 10 JERRY KORALESKI 560 300 11 DAVE RICHARDSON 220 66 11 RANDY WILLIAMS 540 115 12 JAN RICHARDSON 220 0 12 GARY BRISBOIS 521 195 13 SANDY SWIFT 220 0 13 GINA OGLE 504 50 14 NICK GAU 215 36 14 KATHY BRISBOIS 499 195 15 JAYNE REIT 210 0 15 TIM OGLE 461 50 16 JODI DEPETRO 205 0 16 MARIE MANZ 453 120 17 HARVEY LENERS 205 0 17 MARILYNN ANGEROTH 434 115 18 JO ANN LENERS 205 0 18 LINDA WERCHAN 417 215 19 SHARON RENSHAW 205 0 19 ERRIN GUNDERSON 356 20 20 CAROLYN EDMUNDSON 200 14 20 CHET LEEDOM 305 35 21 ROBERT EDMUNDSON 200 42 R 21 CAROLYN HORST 301 240 22 KEVIN REIT 200 28 22 BILL ANDERSON 300 130 23 SAM DEPETRO 195 0 23 GEORGE HORST 279 250 24 JOAN HARSHBARGER 195 0 24 KATHY KORALESKI 234 235 25 RICK HARSHBARGER 195 0 25 GARY MUNDORF 224 0 26 LOUISE GAU 190 0 26 BEN WILLIAMS 212 10 27 HOWARD RENSHAW 190 27 27 PATTIE BENA 191 125 28 BOB HEGWOOD 185 0 28 PERRY DAWES 182 175 29 STEVE BRONNER 175 0 29 DAVE WILLIAMS 169 10 30 PERRY DAWES 175 182 30 DAVID (SP) JAMES 154 65 31 RAY ZIMMERMAN 165 33 31 RANDY DOFFIN 144 50 32 NANCY BRONNER 160 0 32 BOB READE 126 160 33 COLLEEN NORGARD 160 0 33 DEWAYNE DOFFIN 122 0 34 RON NORGARD 160 12 34 LYN GRISWOLD 106 20 35 BOB READE 160 126 35 JAYNE SAINZ 106 260 36 CAROLYN READE 155 0 36 TODD MEEK 99 20 37 JB BENEDICT 145 14 37 CASEY BOOTH 98 0 38 LINDA DAWES 145 0 38 JON SUNDSTROM 87 0 39 MARY HEGWOOD 140 0 39 RAY KENNEDY 84 220 40 BILL PILGER 140 84 40 BILL PILGER 84 140

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CCC / NCCC EVENTS POSTED FOR THE 2015 COMPETITION SEASON Event Activity or DATE REMARKS: Only events that you attended Points CCC # Sanction Nos. 2015 will be posted in your results (NCCC are BOLD) Awarded ATT 1 CCC Approved Social 1-Jan New Years Eve Social 10S 16 2 CCC Approved Social 11-Jan Movie Night 10S 12 3 CCC Approved Social 15-Jan Meet and Greet at Horseman’s Park 10S 15 4 CCC Approved Event 31-Jan Awards Banquet for the 2014 Comp Season 10S 110 5 CCC Approved Social 15-Feb Soaring Wings Winery Social 10S 16 6 CCC General Meeting 19-Feb CCC General Meeting for the Month of February 10S 88 7 CCC Approved Event 20-Feb CCC Workers at the South O Melodrama #1 10W 24 8 CCC Approved Event 21-Feb CCC Workers at the South O Melodrama #2 10W 23 9 CCC Approved Display 27-Feb World of Wheels CCC Display 20C,15E,10W 24

10 CCC Approved Event 14-Mar St Patrick’s Parade in Omaha & Lunch at Clancy’s 15E,10S 81 11 CCC General Meeting 19-Mar CCC General Meeting for the Month of March 10S 95 12 CCC Approved Social 21-Mar Road Trip to Morrill Hall In Lincoln 10S 39 13 CCC Approved Event 28-Mar CCC Attendees at the West Region Banquet De IA 25S 22 14 CCC Approved Social 11-Apr Mexican Domino's at the Gau's 10S 56 15 SW-170,200 11/12-Apr Texas Shoot Out, LS 1-14, Waco Texas Earned 2 16 CCC General Meeting 16-Apr CCC General Meeting for the Month of April 10S 86 17 MW-351,575,004,333 18/19-Apr Spring Fling, Illinois Earned 2 18 CCC Approved Social 22-Apr Meet and Greet at Mammas Pizza 10S 62 19 MW-278,464,522 2/3-May May Weekend in Rantoul Ill Earned 5 20 CCC Approved Event 2-May Leach Camper Open House #1,Chair's, Workers 20C,10W 20 21 CCC Approved Social 3-May Road Trip to Chances Are in York, Social 10S 59 22 SW-392,198,200 9/10-May Oklahoma Thunder, HS 1-14, Hallett OK Earned 3 23 CCC Approved Social 11-May Pat Bevin’s Retirement and Tanners Social 10 27 24 CCC Approved Event 16-May Huber Armed Forces Day Car Show 20C,15E 65 25 CA-014,238 16/17-May Greenville SC Event, LS 1-14 Earned 2 26 CCC General Meeting 21-May CCC General Meeting for the Month of May 10S 87 27 SE-562,583,253 23/25-May East Tenn NCM Event, LS 1-14, HS 1-7 Earned 5 28 WR-193,022 23/24-May All IA Cor Wkend, LS 1-14, Chariton IA Earned 9 29 CCC Approved Social 28-May Meet and Greet, Moms Café 10S 42 30 WR-192,095,126 30/31-May SECC Lincoln Event, LS 1-14 Earned 52 31 MW-155,391 6-Jun The Great River Race, LS 1-10, LS 5-8 Earned 6 32 CCC Approved Event 7-Jun Veterans Appreciation Day at North Air Port 10S 30 33 CCC Approved Social 10-Jun Meet and Greet social at the Stumble Inn 10S 57 34 WR-099,056 13/14-Jun Kansas City Event, LS 1-14 Earned 17 35 CCC Approved Event 14-Jun Sisters Lemonade Brigade display and Social 20C,15E 37 36 CCC General Meeting 18-Jun CCC General Meeting for the Month of June 10S 81 37 WR-128,095,268 20/21-Jun MAC Autocross Event #1, LS 1-14, CB Iowa Earned 52 38 WR-151,509 27/28-Jun Racing at the Speedway, LS 1-14, Newton IA Earned 12 39 CCC Approved Social 27-Jun Round the Bend & James Arthur Vin 10S 45 40 NW-278,464,522 4/5-Jul Weekend Racing, LS 1-14, Rantoul, Ill Earned 4 41 CCC Approved Event 11-Jul Leach Camper Open House #2,Chair's, Workers 20C, 10W 14 42 WR-268,095,126 11/12-Jul Mac Autocross Event #2, LS 1-14, CB Iowa Earned 31 43 CCC Approved Road Trip 15/16-Jul Hot Summer Nights Car Show, Sioux Falls SD. 25S, 35C 47 44 CCC General Meeting 16-Jul CCC General Meeting for the month of July 10S 78 45 MW-351,135,004,575 18/19-Jul Win Place Show, Balmoral, LS 1-14, Crete Ill Earned 5 46 CCC Approved Event 19-Jul H&H All Chevy Show 15 45 47 CCC Approved Road Trip 17/19-Jul Black Hills Classic Event, Spearfish SD 35S 6

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Message from the President

It’s been nonstop CCC action lately. Can’t remember when I’ve had so much fun. From Polka dancing at Stein night to filling in for Erv, as Batman, at the Gregg Young Car Show/ Valve cover

racing competition. Don’t want to mention any names but someone’s valve cover needs to be challenged. The car show by the way was very well attended. Your attendance was much appreciated. Then it was convention warm-up racing at Raceway Park of the Midlands. We enjoyed the company of racers from all over the country. All in all it was a great weekend. Thank

you to all that helped put the weekend together.

As long as I have been a part of this wonderful club, Summer Festival has been billed as a major summer highlight of activities. It will soon be Labor Day Weekend or should I say Summer Festival Weekend. Please check the schedule, come out and be part of the tradition. Fun, fun, fun is just around the corner. Registration will be available at the next General Meeting.

Nominations for CCC BOD will be taken during the General Meeting in September. Please consider running for an office. Granted the pay isn’t great, but the rewards are.

Save the wave, Jerry

Message from Your Governor

ECKLER'S NEWS 07-27-2015 In case you have not heard this news, it was announced at the April Governor's meeting that

Eckler's is back on board as a Platinum Level sponsor for NCCC. Specific information about the sponsorship will also be listed in the next BLUE BARS but some of the information needs to be discussed briefly in this email blast. They have offered to participate with NCCC in several new programs:

NCCC/ECKLER'S CALENDAR- For 2016, Eckler's will be producing an 11 x 8.5" calendar for each household that will be mailed to you. Photos in the calendar will come from BLUE BARS over the past few years. They will also list dates of events within your club or region and this information must be emailed to me by August 15, 2015 at sponsorship@corvettesnccc.com I realize that many regions do not have their competition calendar set by this time. However, some clubs may be celebrating special anniversaries in 2016, your region may have determined the date for a regional banquet, or your club may host a weekend event every year at the same time. It does not have to be a competition sanctioned event, all club events will be considered so please email this information to me by August 15, 2015. ECKLER'S DISCOUNT- Eckler's will be offering a discount of 12% on their products purchased

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online (does not include shipping or certain specialty products) during the week of October 4-11, 2015 and your region will be eligible for a 5% rebate for items purchased by members in your region. The rebates will be offered in gift certificates that can be used for regional awards or as your regional officers determine. More details in the next issue of BLUE BARS. Thanks for your participation! Debbie Lindsey NCCC Director of Sponsorship Don't forget those dates! Governor’s Meetings were held April 24th & 25th in St. Louis. Some of the items that were discussed: Discussions have started to hold a Region event in 2016 to raise money for the Region to be used to offset the cost of the 200 member club awards, the Scholarship Fund, and other items to benefit the members. NCCC will discontinue selling raffle tickets for a Corvette. Furthermore, the National Kidney Foundation will no longer be the National

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General Meeting Minutes

July 16, 2015 Bel Air Banquet Room

Bill Anderson, Sergeant at Arms mentioned to please turn off all cell phones and the meeting would start in five minutes.

Jerry Koraleski, President, began the meeting with Ray Kennedy, CCC Member and Retired Marine, coming to the front of the banquet hall to lead the club in The Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for the Marines and civilians that were killed in Tennessee today.

Jerry continued the meeting with acknowledging the club members who have suffered losses in their families recently, those who are sick and the joy of the birth of a baby to the Kuhfahl family.

Tim Ogle, Vice President, and Webmaster was able to be at the Banquet Hall before the meeting to hand out information and tie up some loose ends before he had to leave town, so there is no formal report tonight from Tim.

Marie Manz, Membership Director reported that Paul Bohannon’s sister has passed away, asked for prayers and support for the Paul’s family before introducing

individuals who have joined CCC. These new members arrive with some very special talents and some very special Corvettes—a 1961, 1963, (62 Pontiac), 1965, 1972, 2005 and 2009!!

Marie also satisfied a special request from Steve and Monica Baxter, Chairmen for the “Mary Our Queen” event. The Baxters need to know how many will be attending so it is important to sign up tonight.

But the best news of all from Marie is that a very special Marine of eight years is coming home to begin his college degree!

President Koraleski then asked for the reading of the members’ names that have a birthday this month and attending the meeting. Bob Hegwood’s name was drawn and he was able to choose whatever he wanted from the gift table.

At this point of the meeting, it was announced that $125 was collected thus far for the 50/50 drawing to be held at the end of the meeting and an equal amount will be given to the Kidney Foundation of Nebraska which is our designated charity this year.

Kevin Reit reported on the successful turn-out of 51 members at “Hot Summer Nights” just the night before in Sioux Falls,

South Dakota. A stop by the caravan was made at the exit of Beresford, S.D. at “Jerry’s Chevrolet”. This dealership has quit an array of Corvettes which the club members enjoyed and “Jerry’s Chevrolet” also had a nice lunch for everyone that stopped. Kevin had arranged for discounted hotel rates and he and his wife, Jayne had made reservations for 51 club members at “Minerva’s Restaurant” for the evening. Not only did the Reits arrange these events, they also escorted this group to the local ice cream shop for strawberry soft serve!

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Reits had asked that club members wear their red club shirts which caught the attention of other exhibitors and Kevin had to explain that they were not “The Bloods, but the Cornhuskers”.

Joan Harshbarger was asked to give the details of the Gretna parade that is two days away. The Harshbargers have been hospitable to once again open their home to club members for a BBQ after the parade.

Jan Gunderson, Secretary, received a motion to accept the General meeting minutes as

published in the newsletter from Perry Dawes -and seconded by Teresa Eller. Jan reminded members that the United States Flags and Club Flags for our Corvettes are available to order for your Corvette on club nights.

Tom Horeis, Treasurer, discussed the financial report. The report would appear as though the club was above the budget but the entry fees of the auto cross held in June were delivered to him in July. Considering these dollars, the club is actually $2,400 below budget. CCC is in good shape again!

While Tom was taking his seat, Jerry showed the newest “National

Championship Winner” window stickers that are also for sale at General Meetings. They are

available in a couple of different sizes at a couple of different prices.

Jon Manz, Governor-no report.

Don Angeroth, Competition Director, read off the low speed event dates and locations that are left for the West Region area. There are plenty of events left outside of the West Region area for those who travel.

Jayne Sainz, and Kathy Cashell Co-Social Director, received accolades for doing an outstanding job from President Koraleski as demonstrated by the increase in attendance at these social events. His comment was “I’m just receiving more and more great comments from our members”.

Jayne then announced the upcoming socials from this Saturday through the end of September.

An additional social is scheduled for August 13 at 6:30 at Gene and Kathy Gau’s home. It’s time again for “Gene’s Movie Night” and the movie is a mystery. There will be hot dogs and brats served. As a Rotary fundraiser, Gene will be accepting donations to stamp out polio.

The H&H All Chevy Show is Sunday and Jerry appointed Ray Kennedy to be lead on parking cars at 8:00 and asked that Ray choose an

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assistant to help him. CCC’s shift is from 8:00 – 9:00 and Jerry will join Ray at 8:30.

Bill Cashell, Editor, announced that he would like the new members to see him after the meeting so he could take a picture of them for the newsletter.

JB Benedict, Points Chairman- “pointed out” that CCC is ahead in points by 9,000 points. We have a lot of people turning out for activities and that equals points! Teresa Eller is #1 in the ladies’ division, Joe Eller is #2 in the men’s and Jayne Sainz is #1 in the social category.

There were 10-12 members who served 800 hot dogs at the second Leach Camper Sales open house.

JB has been collecting newspapers from the club members for an animal shelter and the shelter received a truck load from a grocery store, so until further notified, please hold off on bringing the papers to the general meetings until further notice.

Perry Dawes was asked to promote the Gregg Young Car and Valve Cover Race on August 1. It is unfortunate that Bat Man will not be able to attend this event, but we can all be heroes to a little boy by the name of Jack Speichert by putting your Corvette in this show. All proceeds will go to fund a dream he and his parents have which is to bring a Pediatric Cancer Center to Omaha. As a side note, this little boy is a nephew to Pat & Sandy Swift’s son-in-law.

Jerry mentioned the following events that are coming up: Harchelroad’s event, Riverfest and a car show at the corner of S. Expressway and Veteran’s Highway in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ron

Wolf, a CCC member, will be judging at Riverfest and they expect to have 400-500 cars there.

Pat Swift, Public Relations Director, absent. He and Sandy were out of town spending some time with Jack and his family today.

Ervin Gunderson, Summer Festival Chairman, announced that 79 shirts for Summer Festival had been ordered which fulfilled the minimum order requirement! The Summer Festival Chair people are

outstanding, and Ron Norgard knows where he’s going.

As Erv returned to his seat, Jerry commented that Friday night and Saturday is being held at a beautiful golf course and this is really going to be a nice weekend.

George Horst, Member at Large-no report

Perry Dawes, Member at Large-.no report

Gene Gau 2016 Convention Chairman; Mr. Big

died and the Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo has slipped to #2 in the world. BUT, CCC has the #1 best Convention Co-chairman in the world and if you’re not on a committee for the convention, contact the co-chairman, Jerry Koraleski.

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P.L. Pilger wanted to say a few words about teching for the convention. The number of people signed up to help tech are few, it’s an easy job and because P.L. wants to limit the shifts to two hours it’s going to take more people than have signed up. P.L. would appreciate having more people sign up now. There is a tech sheet that needs to be checked off, so ladies, you could help by checking the sheets for the guys as they examine the cars. P.L. wants to have four teams of two. Please let P.L. know that you will help. Kathy Brisbois stated that she is going to organize some gals to do the Rallye Tech.

Old Business- none

New Business- Johnny Lynn Williams informed Jerry that there was a notice in the newspaper that tires can be disposed of at the Arlington County Fair Center on August 7 from 8:00 to noon; however, this service is not open to Iowa residents.

Terry Murkins of H&H Chevrolet brought forth a charitable request to CCC owners of Corvette

convertibles. Eight year old Kate Foor, “Little Miss Nebraska Princess”, who has overcome horrendous difficulties, will be attending three nearby parades and Terry wants to see her waving from a Corvette. The parade dates are August 1, August 15 and September 26.

The ticket number of 617583 was drawn for the 50/50 drawing of $128.00. Colleen Norgard, a birthday girl, wearing a pink Corvette shirt held the winning pink ticket and won for the very first time ever! As Secretary, I looked to see when she and Ron joined and they joined in 1996! That was a long time coming, Colleen-good for you!

Raffle tickets continued to be drawn until the gift table was empty.

How sweet it was to celebrate birthdays with Colleen Norgard and Bill Howdle. Both of their spouses brought birthday cake to share with the club. What a pleasant surprise and oh so good! Thank you!

Motion to close was made by Ray Kennedy and seconded by Cork Adams.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jannette Gunderson

Cork and Linda Adams accepted Terry Murkins request for a convertible ride for Little Miss Nebraska Princess, eight year old Kate Foor.

These are the photos from the A to A parade in Bellevue Saturday. The football was special. Her grandmother spent 2 days putting the bling on it one at a time. There were 3000 of them.

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Please show your appreciation

http://www.hhchevy.com

http://www.gychevy.com

http://www.beardmorechevy.com

http://www.siddillongm.com

http://www.harchelroadmotors.com

http://www.hubercars.net

New Members

Norm & Sue Riffel

Rod Penner

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Please show your appreciation

http://www.hhchevy.com

http://www.gychevy.com

http://www.beardmorechevy.com

http://www.siddillongm.com

http://www.harchelroadmotors.com

http://www.hubercars.net

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Leach Camper Sales 1-80 Lake Manawa Exit 1/2 mile south & 1/2 mile

west 712-366-2581

www.LeachCamper.com

George Horst, President

8802 Washington Cir Omaha, NE

402-677-0123 www.jikohmfg.com

http://www.casciossteakhouse.com

http://www.brakesplus.calls.net/online-specials/contact-omaha

8720 L St, Omaha, 68127 402-991-7258 www.premiercountertops.com

Bar & Grill

New Members

Jonathan Brown with sons Zach & Nate

Craig Enenbach

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August Birthdays

OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Please show your appreciation

Auto Trim Design www.AutoTrimDesign.net

Big Red Sports Bar www.BigRedRestaurantAndSportsbar.com

Bruno’s Auto Works www.BrunosAutoworks.com

Breeze Catchers www.BreezeCatchers.net Certified Transmission www.CertifiedTransmission.com Cilantro’s Mexican Bar & Grill www.CilantrosOmaha.com Clancy’s Pub www.clancysomaha.com HS Automotive http://www.facebook.com/HsAutomotiveAndDyno In The Garage www.InTheGarage.biz K&K House of Trophies www.kkTrophies.com Lions Automotive Upholstery http://lionsauto.com Lyle’s Tires & Wheels www.LylesTire.com Mamas Pizza http://www.mamaspizzaomaha.com

Ming Auto Beauty Center www.MingDrDent.com Northwest Bank http://www.bank-orthwest.com/john-bothof/default.aspx

Bar & Grill

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OUR CONTRIBUTORS

Please show your appreciation Parker’s Smokehouse www.ParkersSmokeHouse.com Peers Auto Works www.PeersAutoworks.com Quaker Steak & Lube, Council Bluffs http://thelube.com/locations/iowa/council-bluffs/

R&G Service Center www.RandGServiceCenter.com Stumble Inn in Bennington www.facebook.com/pages/Stumble-Inn/629562583842840 Village Inn Twin Creek Bellevue http://www.villageinn.com/locations/110857

Wheel Tech www.WheelTechinc.com Accurate Detailing, LLC Email: bipin1@cox.net Biginz Motorsports Email: biginz68@yahoo.com

Bar & Grill

50/50 winner was Colleen Norgard

Birthday winner was Bob Hegwood

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2015 Officers President Jerry Koraleski, President@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Vice President Tim Ogle, VP@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Secretary Jan Gunderson Secretary@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Treasurer Tom Horeis, Treasurer@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Competition Director Don Angeroth, Competition@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Editor Bill Cashell, Editor@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Governor Jon Manz, Governor@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Social Directors Jayne Sainz, Social@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Kathy Cashell, kathy@cashell.us Summer Festival Erv & Jan Gunderson, SF@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com 2016 Convention Director Gene Gau, lky_duck@msn.com Public Relations Pat Swift, PR@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Membership Director Marie Manz, Membership@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Member At Large George Horst, MAL@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Member At Large Perry Dawes, MAL@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com

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