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OCTOBER 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg 1 Raring to Roar Pg 7 Sid Dillon Car Show Pg 9 Mary Our Queen Show Pg 10 Ankeny Iowa Pg 11 Meet and Greet Pg 12 Reflections on Vets Day Pg 13 Schedule of events Pg 14 Member News Pg 15 Event Details Pg 17 NCCC News Pg 23 Presidents Message Pg 23 Governors Report Pg 24 General Mtg Minutes Pg 29 Contributors Pg 31 Membership News Pg 32 Car Corral Pg 33 Contact Information **Next General Meeting is Thursday, Oct. 15, 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

NCCC Convention in Omaha July 2016

Raring to Roar! Unless you have been sleeping under a rock for the past 6 months, you know that the Cornhusker Corvette Club will be hosting the NCCC National Convention next July. On Saturday, Oct. 3, over 50 members in 23 Corvettes (and a few metal cars) took a tour of the venues that convention attendees will enjoy in Omaha.

The morning started at Huber Chevrolet, who has been very supportive of our efforts to host the convention. The day’s journey was set up like a rally, with detailed directions and points of interest to check off on your sheet.

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The first stop on our tour was the beautiful Lauritzen Gardens - Omaha's Botanical Center and an arboretum located at 100 Bancroft Street.

Lauritzen Gardens is a living museum of unique four-season plant displays, maintained to the highest standards. It is also the home to many concerts and weddings throughout the summer. The visitor and

education center is home to hundreds of garden-hosted festivals and special events, adult horticulture and children's education classes, three seasonal floral shows, corporate events and meetings, weddings and other family celebrations each year.

Our host, Cheryl Sondyj filled everyone in on the details of the gardens, and explained what the visitors will see when they are here next summer.

Then, it was back into the cars for a short trip down to the Henry Doorly Zoo. Actually, we were in the parking lot on the east side of the zoo. John from Huber wanted to make sure everyone knew each other’s names, so he had everyone say their name and asked for a volunteer to try to remember all of them. Chris Tooker stepped into the middle and did an amazing job. Way to go Chris!

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After that, it was time to cross the bridge into Iowa for a trip down to Raceway Park of Midlands (RPM). Some members of the group got into the mood of a race track by getting a little heavy footed on the freeway. A few did admit to hitting triple digits on the speedometer. The raceway is located 30 miles south of Council Bluffs on Interstate 29.

Jerry explained how the high speed races would be held at the convention. Then, he introduced his new friend who looked strangely like a flat T-shirt with a wig on top of it. We were hoping his new friend would not be driving home.

After leaving there, it was time to head back to the good life of Nebraska. We knew that because the sign said, “Nebraska, the good life”. Ah…life is good here, isn’t it?

The bridge took us into beautiful downtown Plattsmouth, the site of a summer “Meet and Greet”.

After cruising Main Street, we were on to a drive through the beautiful rolling hills of the countryside.

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There is nothing like a cruise in the country during the fall. Some landmarks like this church were listed on our rally sheet.

Our trek also lead us through the towns of Louisville and South Bend. Did you know that the tiny town South Bend has 4 exits? One sign showed the population as 93, while another showed it at 94. This is probably because someone has a summer home there. Isn’t that everyone’s dream?

The cruise also took us past Round the Bend restaurant, which was the site of another Meet and Greet this year.

Over the next hill, our next stop came into view. It was the Strategic Air Command Museum.

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Jim Blackburn, an Air Force veteran, will be a tour guide for the convention. He was a wealth of information about the museum and the airplanes there.

After a long morning of driving and visiting, we were ready to eat. Next stop was the Marriot, which will be the meeting place for the convention. We received a warm welcome and were treated to lunch, compliments of Huber’s.

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This is truly going to be an outstanding venue for the 2016 NCCC Convention. The location is excellent, being right off the interstate. There is a hallway that connects The Marriot with Embassy Suites. The hotel is beautiful and the meeting rooms are fantastic.

The next stop (which has no historical value and no food) was Borsheim’s. Even though they don’t offer oil changes, pizza or beer, this place proved to be one of the favorites with the ladies in the group.

We did learn about the history of the company and how it is one of Warren Buffett’s favorite places. Of course, Dairy Queen is also one of his favorite places. Wonder why we didn’t go there?

We ended our tour at world famous Boy’s Town. One of the boys who lives there told us about how the place is run and what life is really like there. It was fascinating. John wrapped up the day by giving all attendees gift certificates to Huber’s service department. We really appreciated John and Huber (and organizer George Horst) for giving us a wonderful, informative day.

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Sid Dillon Hosts an All Corvette Show

For many years, I was under the mistaken impression that Spiderman was really Peter Parker. Who knew that the hooded web-slinger is actually our own Bob Reade? Not only that, it turns out his grandchildren are Spiderkids in training.

That was just one of the sights at the Sid Dillon Corvette Show. Howard and Sharon Renshaw were chairs of the show, and it was all to help a children’s back pack program.

Here is Sharon’s response:

“Cannot even begin to thank everyone for the fantastic turnout at the car show yesterday. There were 39 car entries and $625 collected for St. Peter's Backpack program. Howard, myself and all our church members are so very grateful for this generous contribution to children right in the elementary and high school in Yutan who benefit each and every day from these donations.”

The winners in the 4 categories are as follows:

CANNED TUNA GROUP - 1st place = Ron Norgard

2nd place = Ray Kennedy

CANNED FRUIT GROUP - 1st place = Bob Speckmann

2nd place = Bob & Carolyn Reade

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY GROUP - 1st place - Ron Hughbanks

2nd place - Sandy Swift

BOXED CEREAL GROUP - 1st place = Carolyn Horst

2nd place = Bill & Kathy Cashell

Thanks again to all the club members who attended and also those who could not attend but donated.

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Mary Our Queen Festival becomes Corvette Row

What could be better on a warm September afternoon than a festival? Monica Baxter was the chairperson for this event, which attracted about 20 CCC cars and their drivers to Mary Our Queen Church, located off 120th Street just south of Center Street. Festival goers were treated to fabulous food, fun and music.

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Field of Dreams There was a great line in the movie, “Field of Dreams”, when Kevin Costner was asked by a ghostly baseball player, “Is this heaven?” Costner answered, “No, this is Iowa.”

I asked the same question on Tuesday, September 15 when we visited the Corvette Club of Iowa General Meeting in Ankeny Iowa. The meeting was held at the Albaugh Car Collection and we enjoyed a Bar-B-Q with CCI and a tour of this fabulous collection of classic Chevy’s and a few other beauties. Almost all of the cars are convertibles; with a row of Chevrolets dating all the way back to 1913. One row was all ’57 Chevy’s, and the Corvettes ranged from ’53 through ’75, when Corvette announced the last convertible.

Welcome to Heaven!

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Meet & Greet X 2 Meet and Greets have always been popular, and September featured two of them. On a rainy Wednesday evening with most Vettes in the garage, about 40 members drove to Ft. Calhoun to see if the Rustic Inn could live up to its billing. The Omaha World Herald tabbed the small town eatery as having the best onion rings in the area. So, are they really that good? You will have to ask someone else, because mine never arrived. It seems we overwhelmed the limited staff and they ran out of flour to make rings. Some people were able to enjoy the featured rings. In spite of a few order mix-ups, most people seemed to really enjoy their food.

The following Tuesday saw 43 members at the Stumble Inn in Bennington. It was nice to visit one of our loyal contributors. Look for more visits to our contributors in the future.

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Reflections on Veterans Day

I am so thankful that I am free

to watch my grandson who just turned three,

Ride his bike, swing so high

and watch airplanes up in the sky.

His tummy is full, his wants are few,

his land flies the colors of red, white and blue.

I’ll tell him how soldiers have given their all, have stood up to evil, being brave, standing tall.

Tales of a soldier who holds his wife,

whispering, “I’ll be back for I must fight, For a land that is free, for what is right.”

Mommies and Daddies have packed their bags

Exchanged security badges for silver dog tags.

We have freedom of choice because of our Vets

And freedom of speech, that’s as good as it gets. Thank God for the Veterans who did this for me,

and I'll teach my grandson, who just turned three.

Written by Jan Gunderson, inspired by Tristin-2011

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2015 Schedule of Events See Page 15 for Details of Upcoming Events

Oct 15 General Meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm Oct 16 Hay Rack Ride Shady Lane Ranch Council Bluffs, IA Oct 17 Historic Church Cruise Pawnee City, NE Nov 7 Veterans Day Parade Bellevue, NE Nov 19 General Meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm Nov 21 or 27 Road Trip Fairfield, NE Dec. 6 Candy Wrapping for Kidney Foundation Details to come Dec 17 General Meeting Bel-Air Banquet Hall Dinner 6 pm, meeting 7:30 - 9 pm Christmas Tree decorating contest at meeting Dec 19 Toys for Tots Dinner Casio’s Details to come 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 -

Pat Swift had knee surgery last week and is resting comfortably at home. Send Pat your get well cards, prayers, and wishes to Pat Swift, 14710 M Street, Omaha, NE 68137-1353, email address is pms48@cox.net. Get well soon Pat!

Connie Howdle, one of our newest members is recovering from surgery as well. Send Connie some CCC get well wishes also to: 1313 Aster Circle, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-2540, cmthawkeye@yahoo.com.

Kim Hernandez is still recovering from major surgery. She would love to hear from fellow club members. Send well wishes to 806 Beadle Street, Papillion, NE 68046 or call Kim at 402-301-6300.

New Car – Bill and Kathy Cashell are the new owners of a 2003 coupe. The car has a patriotic theme with an eagle and American flag. After gazing upon the car for more than 15 minutes uninterrupted by blinking or communist rhetoric, Kathy tried to enlist in the Army. Bill has since become prone to sudden outbursts of the Star Spangled Banner.

Please send news and pictures of your family events, new cars and anything you would like to share with members to Editor@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com.

Share your knowledge and experience. Do you have some tips about car care to share? Have you taken any trips with your Corvette that you think others would be interested in? Articles and pictures of club events or Corvette related activities are always welcome.

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NON SANCTIONED EVENT REMINDERS

Thursday, Oct. 15 - CCC General Meeting

Bel Air Banquet Room, 12100 West Center Road, Omaha, NE. Meeting starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Come early to enjoy the buffet and visit. We ask that each member bring one non-perishable food item for our charity food bank. At this month's meeting, we will be taking nominations for the 2016 Board of Directors and Officers. Please come to nominate yourself or someone that is ready, willing, and able to serve the needs of the number one club in the nation. We are nearly 400 members strong. Friday, October 16th Hay Rack Ride: Shady Lane Ranch (located 17744 Shady Ln., Council Bluffs, IA 5150) - $12.00 per person and we have to be there by 730pm. After the hay ride, we’ll have hot dogs to grill for the campfire (Dave is bringing) and chili for chili dogs.

This event is always a great time with singing and being with great friends!! Bring anything you wish to drink and any side dishes as well. **Please lets us know if you can join – need to let them know how many racks to reserve** Thanks, contact Dave Ferguson @ daveferguson16@hotmail.com 402-659-5514.

Saturday, Oct 17th: Caravan to the Pawnee City, Ne area to tour historic churches, the Historical Society & Museum with a total of 22 buildings in the complex and end up at Schilling Bridge Winery & Microbrewery for our favorite pastime – eating (and maybe a sip or two).

Saturday, November 7th Bellevue Veterans Day Parade: 10am – 12pm with lunch to follow. See notice on page 16.

Saturday, November 21st or 28th road trip to Fairfield, Ne: The Columbian Opera House opened in 1894 and was renovated in 2006 to restore its original grandeur as the Opera House Bar & Grill. More details coming.

x Menu features a variety of pizzas, prime rib (Saturdays) along with many beef, chicken, pork & seafood options

x Wines from the Opera house’s Little Blue Vineyard, located near Fairfield, are served & tastings are available from 1p – 5pm on Saturdays.

x There’s also a microbrewery & tap room, featuring Little Blue Kolsch, Ox Bow Brown Ale & Liberty Farm Pale Ale.

Sunday, December 6th Candy wrapping for Kidney Foundation: Starting at noon at Clancy’s West – 168th & Center. Come join us for this annual event. The room will be reserved until 4:00pm. More details to come.

Saturday, December 19th Toys for Tots Dinner: Casio’s –More to come!

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CCC Christmas Tree

Decorating Contest Kathy Brisbois

Decorate a tree (not more than two feet tall) and bring it to the December Club Meeting.

We will have a People’s Choice ballot for everyone attending the meeting. At the end of the meeting we will announce the winner.

I have contacted the Nebraska Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They would be happy to receive a donation of trees for their residents. This is an opportunity to make the season a little brighter for someone that is not able to be at home for the holidays.

There are no rules except for the height of the trees. So use all that creative genius I know you all possess. Pick a theme for your tree and show it off at the December Meeting.

I can’t wait to see what you all dream up!

Veteran’s Day Parade

Saturday, Nov. 7 – Bellevue Veteran’s Day Parade starts at 10:00am. Meet at Beardmore Chevrolet starting at 8:30am to line up for the parade. Driver’s meeting with direction and instructions will be held before leaving about 9:00 to go to the staging area in downtown Bellevue.

After the parade, we will meet for lunch around 12:30 at Summer Kitchen Restaurant – 1203 Cornhusker Road, Bellevue. They have a group area with several booths and tables that seat 4 & 6 people each. We can have separate checks as well!

* We need a headcount for lunch. Please contact Jayne Sainz at jaynesainz@gmail.com or Kathy Cashell at kathy@cashell.us.

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Congratulations to Teresa and Joe Eller who are currently in first place nationally in women’s and men’s racing. They could become the first couple to win both divisions in the same year. Cornhusker Corvette Club is so proud of you!

They are not the only hot racing couple in NCCC. Kathy and Gene Gau are both currently in the top 10 nationally. Thanks for representing our club!

They (and many others) are a big part of CCC being in 1st Place nationally as well. What a club!

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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 GEORGE HORST 500 351 1 JOE ELLER 3087 100 2 BILL CASHELL 460 0 2 TERESA ELLER 3008 185 3 KATHY CASHELL 460 0 3 GENE GAU 1841 390 4 CORK ADAMS 450 17 4 KATHY GAU 1833 380 5 LINDA ADAMS 415 17 5 DAVID FERGUSON 1071 195 6 KATHY KORALESKI 390 268 6 DON ANGEROTH 1022 180 7 JAYNE SAINZ 360 155 7 JON MANZ 991 200 8 PAT SWIFT 360 3 8 STEVE SKIDMORE 892 40 9 SAM DEPETRO 355 0 9 TIM OGLE 881 75

10 SANDY SWIFT 350 3 10 GINA OGLE 871 75 11 COLLEEN NORGARD 345 0 11 RANDY WILLIAMS 748 140 12 JODI DEPETRO 340 0 12 GARY BRISBOIS 732 370 13 ROBERT EDMUNDSON 340 53 13 KATHY BRISBOIS 675 370 14 RON NORGARD 335 12 14 JERRY KORALESKI 642 470 15 RAY KENNEDY 330 109 15 MARILYNN ANGEROTH 640 160 16 JOAN HARSHBARGER 325 0 16 ERVIN GUNDERSON 581 145 17 RICK HARSHBARGER 325 0 17 ERRIN GUNDERSON 526 20 18 JAYNE REIT 320 0 18 MARIE MANZ 516 155 19 CAROLYN EDMUNDSON 315 22 19 LINDA WERCHAN 470 350 20 NICK GAU 310 100 20 CAROLYN HORST 375 475 21 HOWARD RENSHAW 310 44 R 21 CHET LEEDOM 356 65 22 DAVE RICHARDSON 310 111 22 GEORGE HORST 351 500 23 JAN RICHARDSON 310 0 23 BILL ANDERSON 300 165 24 PERRY DAWES 305 182 24 GARY MUNDORF 285 10 25 SHARON RENSHAW 300 0 25 BEN WILLIAMS 269 10 26 BOB HEGWOOD 285 3 26 KATHY KORALESKI 268 390 27 HARVEY LENERS 285 0 27 DAVE WILLIAMS 212 10 28 JO ANN LENERS 285 0 28 PATTIE BENA 191 175 29 KEVIN REIT 285 42 29 PERRY DAWES 182 305 30 LOUISE GAU 275 0 30 JAYNE SAINZ 155 360 31 RAY ZIMMERMAN 275 33 31 DAVID (SP) JAMES 154 105 32 LINDA DAWES 255 0 32 RANDY DOFFIN 144 60 33 LINDA HUGHBANKS 245 15 33 JARED KUHFAHL 129 10 34 RON HUGHBANKS 245 15 34 BOB READE 129 240 35 BOB READE 240 129 35 DEWAYNE DOFFIN 122 0 36 CAROLYN READE 230 0 36 DAVE RICHARDSON 111 310 37 STEVE BRONNER 225 3 37 RAY KENNEDY 109 330 38 DICK MASON 215 0 38 STEVE WRIGHT 108 175 39 NANCY BRONNER 210 2 39 LYN GRISWOLD 106 20 40 MARY HEGWOOD 210 0 40 BILL PILGER 106 155

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41 JAN MASON 200 0 41 NICK GAU 100 310 42 CHRISTOPHER TOOKER 200 84 42 TODD MEEK 99 20 43 NANCY ZIMMERMAN 195 0 43 CASEY BOOTH 98 5 44 MIKE MANLY 190 0 44 JON SUNDSTROM 87 0 45 JIM WALTON 190 0 45 CHRISTOPHER TOOKER 84 200 46 JB BENEDICT 180 28 46 KRISTEN COLTON 74 60 47 VICKI MANLY 180 0 47 ROBERT EDMUNDSON 53 340 48 GARY SONDYJ 180 0 48 JONATHAN BROWN 49 50 49 ALICE WILLIAMSEN 180 0 49 GARY FERGUSON 48 50 50 PATTIE BENA 175 191 50 VIC LARSON 44 40 51 ALLEN SOHL 175 0 51 HOWARD RENSHAW 44 310 52 STEVE WRIGHT 175 108 52 KEVIN REIT 42 285 53 DALE WILLIAMSEN 170 0 53 PAULA EBLE 35 85 54 BILL ANDERSON 165 300 54 RAY ZIMMERMAN 33 275 55 CHERYL SONDYJ 165 0 55 ED OLSEN 32 115 56 NORA WRIGHT 165 0 56 JB BENEDICT 28 180 57 MARILYNN ANGEROTH 160 640 57 JANNETTE GUNDERSON 28 140 58 CAROLE DEBUSE 160 0 58 JOE WILSON 28 20 59 TOM HOREIS 160 22 59 CAROLYN EDMUNDSON 22 315 60 BILL PILGER 155 106 60 TOM HOREIS 22 160 61 PALMER SOHL 150 0 61 JERRY NABHOLZ 21 25 62 PAT BIVENS 145 0 62 BILL STATLER 21 40

1974 Corvette

1974 was the last year the Corvette would be produced to run on “leaded” gasoline –

Fill ‘er up with “Regular” please

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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 Horsemans 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 Bivins 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 WR-268-010 6-Jun Peers 3rd Annual all Corvette Show, Omaha NE Earned 23 33 WR-117-001 7-Jun MECC Spring Fling Event Earned 6 34 CCC Approved Event 7-Jun Veterans Appreciation Day at North Air Port Display 15D 30 35 CCC Approved Social 10-Jun Meet and Greet social at the Stumble Inn 10S 57 36 WR-099,056 13/14-Jun Kansas City Event, LS 1-14 Earned 17 37 CCC Approved Event 14-Jun Sisters Lemonade Brigade display and Social 20C,15E 38 38 CCC General Meeting 18-Jun CCC General Meeting for the Month of June 10S 81 39 WR-128,095,268 20/21-Jun MAC Autocross Event #1, LS 1-14, CB Iowa Earned 52 40 WR-151,509 27/28-Jun Racing at the Speedway, LS 1-14, Newton IA Earned 12 41 CCC Approved Social 27-Jun Round the Bend & James Arthur Vin 10S 45 42 NW-278,464,522 4/5-Jul Weekend Racing, LS 1-14, Rantoul, Ill Earned 4 43 CCC Approved Event 11-Jul Leach Camper Open House #2,Chair's, Workers 20C, 10W 14 44 WR-268,095,126 11/12-Jul Mac Autocross Event #2, LS 1-14, CB Iowa Earned 31 45 CCC Approved Road Trip 15/16-Jul Hot Summer Nights Car Show, Sioux Falls SD. 25S, 35C 47 46 CCC General Meeting 16-Jul CCC General Meeting for the month of July 10S 78 47 CCC Approved Event 18-Jul Gretna Parade 20C,15E 46

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48 MW-351,135,004,575 18/19-Jul Win Place Show, Balmoral, LS 1-14, Crete Ill Earned 5 49 CCC Approved Event 19-Jul H&H All Chevy Show 15E 45 50 CCC Approved Road Trip 17/19-Jul Black Hills Classic Event, Spearfish SD 35S 6 51 CCC Approved Event 26-Jul Road trip to Sunken Gardens 10S 22 52 WR-015,MW-054 25/26-Jul Running the Downs & Rubway, LS 1-14, Hawk D Earned 9 53 CCC Approved Social 31-Jul Stein Night 20C,10S 46 54 CCC Approved Event 1-Aug Greg Young Car Show & Valve Cover Races 20C,15E 66 55 MI-046,596,145 1/2-Aug Irish Hills CC Car Show, Rallies,Owosso LS 1-7 Earned 1 56 CCC Approved Event 2-Aug Wilber Czech Parade 15E 17 57 WR-529,095 8/9-Aug Convention Warm-up, LS 1-7, HS 1-4, Omaha NE Earned 38 58 WR-462,151 15/16-Aug Flying Low at Ankeny, LS 1-14, Ankeny IA Earned 15 59 CCC General Meeting 20-Aug CCC General Meeting for the month of Aug 10S 88 60 CCC Approved Car Show 23-Aug Church of the Masters Car Show 15E 51 61 CO-998, CCC 001 22/27-Aug NCCC National Convention in the Poconos Earned 12 62 CCC Approved Road Trip 28/29-Aug Vettes on the River 10S 31 63 CCC Approved Social 4-Sep CCC Summerfestival Friday Night Social 10S 87 64 CCC Approved Event 5-Sep Summer Festival non Sanctioned Rallye 5E/20C 44 65 SE-567,253,270,142 5/7-Sep SE Labor Day Wkend, 1/21 LS, Knoxville Tenn Earned 4 66 CCC Approved Event 13-Sep Mary Our Queen Car Show 15E 34 67 CCC Approved Social 15-Sep Social meeting and Potluck, & Car Museum Tour 10S 33 68 CCC General Meeting 17-Sep CCC General Meeting for the month of Aug 10S 85 69 MW-470,522 19/20-Sep Gateway to fun, LS 1-12, Route 66 St Louis Earned 5 70 CCC Approved Display 20-Sep NE Cor Assoc Car Show 15E 17 71 CCC Approved Social 23-Sep The Rustic Inn, Meet and Greet 10S 35 72 SW-468,085,248 26/27-Sep OK City September Blast, OK City Earned 4 73 IN-588,475 26/27-Sep Super September, LS 1-14, Bunker Hill, IN Earned 2 74 CCC Approved Social 29-Sep Stumble Inn, Meet and Greet 10S 44 75 CCC Approved Event 3-Oct Huber Chev Rally Event 15E 45 76 MW-205,465 3/4-Oct MW Reg Annual Fund, LS 1-10, 001/005, 001/005 Earned 2

1968 Corvette

1968 was the first year an AM/FM stereo radio was offered as an option – Crank up that AM radio! ZZZZZZZINGGGG!

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Convention News has been updated. Click on the links below to see the tentative schedule and other information. Go to NCCC website for future updates. http://www.corvettesnccc.org/

Omaha, NE July 17 - 22, 2016

An Invitation from the Convention Director Registration opens February 1, 2016 at 12:01AM EST Hotel Reservations will be part of reservation Campgrounds Information Tentative Schedule for the Week (09-14-2015)

Click on the Logos to visit their Web Sites

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Message from the President

Enjoy the fall; it’s such a beautiful time of the year. It’s also a great time to take the Corvette out and cruise the highways and see all the

great colors that nature brings us. We all know what’s around the corner but we don’t want to think about that dirty word…..SNOW. CCC snowbirds will be leaving us soon. We wish them safe travels.

We had a lot of activities in September and it looks like we will stay busy. Talk about busy! It will be nonstop busy till convention. I want to thank all our members for their help and support in keeping our club #1 in the nation.

We will again be taking nominations for 2016 BOD. You can be nominated or you can nominate yourself. Voting will take place at the November General Meeting.

Save the wave! ROAR INTO OMAHA

Jerry

Message from Your Governor

No updates or reports for this month.

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General Meeting Minutes September 17, 2015 Bel Air Banquet Room

Jerry Koraleski, President, welcomed everyone to the meeting and after leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance, took a moment to reflect on Frank Wietharn’s father-in-law’s passing. Frank has raced for many years with CCC and is a big part of the Topeka Corvette Club. Guests were welcomed and birthdays were announced for the month.

Jan Gunderson, Secretary, received a motion to accept the August minutes from the General meeting as published in the newsletter from Denny Laaker and seconded by Kathy Cashell.

Marie Manz, Membership Director reported that although there were no new members, Chris Tooker brought his Aunt with him to the meeting who is going to join as an Enthusiast.

The count of CCC members is 396 and renewals

will be mailed shortly with the deadline date of October 31.

Tim Ogle, Vice President, no report.

Tom Horeis, Treasurer, had nothing but good news to say about the club’s finances. Tom reported that it was the first time in his 12-14 years of being Treasurer that money was made on shirt sales. At this time, the club is ahead

$3,500. Summer Festival is close to breaking even which is a good thing.

Tom explained that our club supports the

Nebraska Kidney Foundation which helps needy families at Christmas time. There will be a free will donation later in the year and he instructed us to make the checks payable to CCC and to indicate in the bottom left hand corner of the check that it is for the Kidney Foundation.

Governor, Jon Manz, spoke of the trip to the Governor’s meeting in St. Louis and of the

conversation of changes in the works for voting on concourse car shows, setting standards and all in all a good thing. There will be more details to follow.

Jon also announced that the support of the National Kidney Foundation by NCCC has been suspended and a new charity has not been chosen.

Hearing of the scholarships awarded by NCCC was warmly received and noted that Gene and

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Kathy Gau’s niece, Ann Siggers, was one of the students who received a $750 scholarship. Congratulations Annie!

Jon has fulfilled his term as RE for the West Region and for that we give applause! Thank you Jon, for your representation at the NCCC level. Kathy Brisbois, from CCC, will be running for RE in this fall election.

Don Angeroth, Competition Director, has had a full year of Competition events to direct,

however, Don reminded everyone with great enthusiasm of the Dave Hawks Memorial Drag races that are coming up on October 10. It was

then that Chris Tooker stood up and announced that the “Corvette Connection” out of Colorado were lined up to come to the drag strip in Kearney to see exactly just what their cars could do at a drag strip with Nebraska’s elevation. (These guys are NOT new to the drag strip—matter of fact there are three generations of these guys and there may be 10 extra cars).

Sid Dillon’s car show was promoted by Don and he announced that there is a show in Council Bluffs the same day. The Apple Festival in Woodbine is nearing and they will be having a car show too. Mr. President asked Sharon Renshaw to come to the front and talk more about the Sid Dillon car show that she and Howard are chairing. Sharon moved to the front carrying her cute backpack with her which reminds us that all proceeds from the show will help feed hungry children in the Yutan area. Sharon is hoping for 30 cars at $10 a piece, but this secretary thinks she’ll be greatly surprised by this club. The dealership is being generous and providing a meal for the entrants of the car show.

Pat Swift, Public Relations Director, indicated that Wheel Tech and Big Red Keno were no longer going to sponsor CCC, but that Biginz Motorsports has become a Contributor.

Jayne Sainz, and Kathy Cashell Co-Social Director, have put a lot of time into planning the following socials:

x Rustic Inn x Brownville Trip x Church viewing x Berry Farm hay rack ride x Bellevue VA parade x Old Opera House viewing

Please keep your eyes peeled for emails and more detailed information as these socials get closer.

Kathy Brisbois explained a new activity to the members for the December meeting which will be a Christmas Tree Decorating contest. She’s

telling you now so you have a chance to find a 2 foot Christmas tree to decorate and in CCC fashion, these trees will be donated to

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Nursing Homes when we’re done having fun with them. It’s a win-win!

George Horst took a moment and reminded members that Saturday, October 3, there will be a show at Huber’s, with lunch provided by the dealership. A portion of this car show is to promote the “Roar into Omaha” Convention in 2016, therefore, please dress you and/or your

car to reflect our theme. The entry fee is $10 and all proceeds are going to the Madonna Hospital that is going to be built in Omaha.

Bill Cashell, Editor, Bill thanked Riley Pentecost for writing such a good article about the “Black Hills Classic” which Bill thought would encourage many people to attend next year. Bill also gave Sandy Swift the title of “Prolific Photographer”. What a great job she does!

Tim Ogle, Webmaster, no report.

JB Benedict, Points Chairman- CCC is ahead of the #2 Club by 15,000 points.

JB always make reports available in the back of the room for us. Before you look where you rank, you might as well know that as of our meeting Mr. Joe Eller and Mrs. Teresa Eller are both #1 in NCCC points! What an accomplishment!

George Horst, Member at Large-no report

Perry Dawes, Member at Large-.no report

Gene Gau, 2016 Convention Chairman-reminded everyone that “Roar into Omaha” stickers are free, that convention shirts will be free to chairmen and members on a Committee, so get your name on a list to help

at convention if you haven’t already done so. These shirts are nice!

Gene, along with some willing workers, has been selling convention shirts and hats whenever possible and he had a table of then at this meeting for us to purchase.

It is important to know that the Convention Schedule is on the NCCC website. Registration for convention will begin on February 1.

Gene is winding up the promotional movie and those of you who haven’t been filmed, be at the Lucky Duck garage this Monday night for filming.

Ervin Gunderson, Summer Festival Chairman, had a whole lot of people to thank for helping make Summer Festival so successful. Erv began by thanking God for the success, the chairman, workers and contributors.

Marie and Jon Manz, Chairmen for the car show gave out large car care kits to each of the following winners:

x Ron and Linda Hughbanks x Chris Tooker x Bob and Mary Jo Hegwood x Bob and Carolyn Reade

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Patti Bena and Linda Werchen, Chairmen of the Funkana had given their awards out at the low-speed auto cross event and Ron and Colleen Norgard handed out packages to each participant in the Rallye. The packages included a photo of the participant’s car along with the scoring of the Rallye.

“We’ll Knock Your Socks Off” dash plaques are ordered and will be in soon.

Jerry Koraleski, President, complimented CCC by saying that “As you can see…our club has so many talented and co-operative members that we get things done!” Jerry gave a nice compliment to the timing team consisting of Tim and Gina Ogle, Kathy Brisbois and Joe Eller for a job well done.

Old Business- Jerry attended the NCCC 2015 Convention and CCC was awarded 12 awards. He brought the following awards back with him:

x Club Distance Award x 1st place award for Club Newsletter x 1st place award for most points

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New Business- At this time of the meeting, President Koraleski, announced that nominations for the Board of Directors for 2016 would begin. Those nominated and accepting are:

President Jerry Koraleski undecided this month, will decide next month. Vice President Kathy Brisbois Ray Kennedy Secretary Jannette Gunderson Treasurer Tom Horeis Governor Jon Manz Membership Director Marie Manz Competition Director Don Angeroth Public Relations Pat Swift Social Director by Committee headed by Kathy Cashell and Jayne Sainz Newsletter Bill Cashell Summer Festival Chair Dave Ferguson Members at Large #1 Perry Dawes Teresa Eller

Members at Large #2 Bob Edmondson Chris Tooker Nominations for Board of Directors will be open again at the October General Meeting. The lucky birthday winner was Jayne Sainz and she was able to choose from all of the gifts on the gift table. Gene Gau was holding ticket number 617714 for the 50/50 drawing of $112. This is only the second time in 15 years that his name has been drawn out of the hat. President Koraleski mentioned having attended the Corvette Club of Iowa’s meeting and their club’s hospitality of inviting CCC to view the Albaugh Car Collection in Ankeny, Iowa last week. Motion to close was made by Kathy Gau and seconded by Rick Harshbarger.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jannette Gunderson, Secretary

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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

2015 Chairpersons Points J.B. Benedict, Points@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Sergeant At Arms Bill Anderson, Sergeant@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Webmaster Tim Ogle, Webmaster@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Greeter Allen & Palmer Sohl, Greeter@cornhuskercorvetteclub.com Please note the NEW email addresses. You will never have to remember a board members email address again - just their position!! Our webmaster has it set up to auto forward to the email address we have on-line.

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