SUNSP TSThe Official Newsletter of the

Sunburst Corvette ClubJune 2016

SUNSPOTS is a monthly publication of the Sunburst Corvette ClubPO Box 433, Crystal Lake, IL 60039

Sunburst Club Members with their Vettes at Martin Chevrolet in Crystal LakeMay 14, 2016

SUNBURST CORVETTE CLUB

Sunburst Corvette Club is a member of National

Council of Corvette Clubs

For more information on NCCC or upcoming

sanctioned events call Soren Backe at

847-428-7013

Sunburst Mission● To encourage planned trips, events

and social activities for the members of the club.

● To provide and regulate events and exhibitions for Corvette Owners.

● To encourage careful and skillful driving.

Membership Dues Effective 9.1.15 thru

8.31.16New Member Single $67.00

Couple $90.00

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MEETINGS1st Thursday of every month

except January atGalati's Hideway

800 Feinberg Gt. Cary, IL847-516-3663

Sunburst 2016 Officers

PRESIDENT MIKE STEVENS 847-577-9302VICE PRESIDENT MIKE SMOSNA 847-458-8745SECRETARY MARILYN ROBERTS 847-669-3810TREASURER DEE ROSENDAHL 847-334-4368GOVERNOR SOREN BACKE 847-428-7013

2016 Committee Chairs

APPAREL JEAN MUMFORD 847-658-6446CAR SHOW GARY GEMBALA 224-520-0245CHARITY JULIE THOMAS 847-438-0001

CAROL MACCABE 847-963-1919CRUISE DIRECTOR RON GLIOT 847-387-2739GOODWILL CAROL MACCABE 847-963-1919 HISTORIAN GARY GEMBALA 224-520-0245MEMBERSHIP BILL MUMFORD 847-658-6446NCM AMBASSADOR RICH ORR 224-805-8936NEWSLETTER KRIS JENSEN 847-975-0002PHOTO GALLERY JANET ELSTON 847-489-2212PUBLIC RELATIONS MIKE MURPHY 847-815-2388

RISA MURPHY 847-815-2388 SGT AT ARMS DAVE THOMAS 847-438-0091SPONSORSHIP MIKE ROSENDAHL 847-334-4360WEBMASTER MIKE SMOSNA 847-458-8745YAHOO GROUP BILL MUMFORD 847-658-6446

SUNSP TS Table of Contents

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Past Sunburst Events 10 - 14Sunburst Events Calendar 15 Upcoming Events Information 16 – 24 Rt 66 Pontiac Cruise 16

4th of July Parade 17 Bring 'em Back 18 Strut Your Stuff 19 - 22

Fall Color Run 2340th Reunion Update 24

NCCC Midwest Region Calendar 25NCCC MW Region News – Info 26 - 27

Charity News & Info 28 - 30Corvette History & Interesting Facts 31Kids & Corvettes 32Pets & Vettes 32Tech Tips / Prepping for The Car Show 33Message Board 34New Babies 35 - 36Celebrations 37Sponsors 38-42

Message from the President 4 Meeting Minutes for March 5 - 7Messages from the NCM Ambassador 8 - 9

Message from the PresidentJune 2016

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June 2016Greetings Sunburst Members,

The pace has really picked up in the month of May and June looks to be a full month of Corvette fun. Local cruise nights can be found on every night of the week, and there are more than enough weekend car shows to satisfy everyone’s tastes. Don’t forget to post on Facebook or send out a Yahoo blast when you’re headed to one of these events, and you just may have some fellow Sunburst members join you.

I’ve been exceptionally pleased with the work of the 40th Anniversary Committee. We already have 4 events calendared for 2017, Sunburst’s 40th Anniversary Year: a dinner party, a road trip to Bowling Green, a picnic and a road trip to Vermont. Mike and Dee Rosendahl, Forrest and Marilyn Roberts, Lee and Sue Thorsen, Rich Orr and Kris Jensen, and Mike Zorn have been working hard so that our 40th anniversary year will be a memorable one.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the Committee’s efforts to secure a Sunburst brick at the National Corvette Museum. You may have noticed a brick like box at each meeting’s registration table. Well, that’s there to accept your donation (spare change, but folding money is really appreciated) so that we can purchase a $600 commemorative brick and have it installed when the club gets to the National Corvette Museum in June of 2017.

At the May Board meeting it was decided to make a change with our official Sunburst apparel provider. Sunburst is now using Think Ink, in Crystal Lake, for all of our apparel needs. Think Ink has been a long time provider of our car show tee shirts, and now they will handle our custom embroidery work for your personalized Sunburst wear. Think Ink is located just north of Rte 14 right behind Portillos. They carry a full line of clothing from which to choose or you can bring in you own clothing items for embroidery. Along with a new vendor we also have new apparel liasons – Karen Baird and Jean Mumford will be working together to insure a smooth transition and help you get exactly what you want.

Our Annual Car Show is a mere three months away. Gary Gembala and Skip Gallagher have been working hard to put together a class event for all participants and spectators. The primary money-maker at the show is the silent auction, which is being organized by Dee Rosendahl. We need your help in securing items for that auction. Please remember to ask the manager at you favorite restaurant, salon, auto parts store, oil change shop, golf course, etc. if they can support our efforts with a gift or gift certificate. It never hurts to ask.

I look forward to seeing you at the next membership meeting on June 2nd and at all of June’s upcoming events.

Save the Wave,

Mike Stevens

SCC Meeting Minutes

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Sunburst Corvette Club

Membership Meeting Minutes – 05/05/16

Opening

President - Mike Stevens: - Mike called the membership meeting to order @ 7:03pm

Acknowledgment of greeters – Dave and Julie Thomas

Bill Mumford reported new guest, Frank Tierney returning club member

New corvette addition- Don and Sharon Smith – 2016 Long Beach Red Convertible

Minutes were approved from the April membership meeting

President - Mike Stevens: We received donations for Joe Seputis from club members of $213 topurchase a brick at NCM and the club will contribute $50, we are still working through details foradditional donations with Fox Valley Corvette Club.

The apparel chairperson position is open. We are reviewing new apparel vendors for best service andcost, will discuss at the next board meeting and make a decision.

Mehlinae Douglas was posted in Blue Bars for the NCCC 2015 Ladies Champion coming in 10th

The Brick donation for the 40th Anniversary was also mentioned. Asked club members to please donateso we can make our goal of $600 for the Sunburst brick presentation at the NCM for our 40thAnniversary.

Vice President – Mike Smosna: Nothing to report

Secretary – Marilyn Roberts: Nothing to report

Governor – Soren Bache: Soren reported that he attended a governors meeting in St. Louis, hereferred to the May newsletter and his report. He also mentioned that St. Judes was the winning charityfor NCCC

Treasurer – Dee Rosendahl: Reported the Ending Balance 4/30 - $3,518.74

Standing Committee Reports

Membership - Bill Mumford: Reported 149 Members

Meeting Minutes - Continued

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Cruise Director - Ron Gliot: Ron was out sick, but sent a slide on a car shows 5/14 9th Annual South Elgin HS Car Show 5/14 Union Dairy Farm Car Show – 3– 7pm

Sponsorship – Mike Rosedahl: Steve Weger has given the complete turnover to Mike regardingsponsorships

Charity – Julie Thomas & Carol MacCabe: The Back to School program with the Salvation Army willbe starting. Julie will have the complete lists at the June meeting. Deadline to donate will be the 3rd weekof July.

Car Show – Gary Gembala: Strut Your Stuff Car Show shirts were available, only a handful left, seePat Stevens to purchase. Car Show flyers are on the registration table. Dee Rosendahl requested thatclub members consider getting items to her for the silent auction.

Webmaster – Mike Smosna – Mike presented the new look of our website, because paper calendars willnot be available he has created an interactive calendar, for both Sunburst events and Non-events withdetailed information on all current and past events. Janet Elston is working on the photos in the calendarand photo gallery. A new link on our website for Cars with the Loudest exhaust. Take a picture of your exhaust and use the audio app for sound on your mobile phone to capture the sound and send to Mike Smosna to post.

Public Relations – Mike & Risa Murphy: Nothing to reportApparel – Open position TBD

Sergeant at Arms – Dave Thomas: One scofflaw violator tonight. $2.00

Newsletter – Kris Jensen: Asked members to please send in photos of kids & corvettes and pets &corvettes. And any new Corvette, Kris mention that joining the NCM has a promotion to join that is FREE and Kris has some registrations available.

Goodwill – Karen Baird: Birthdays and anniversaries for May were acknowledged. Karen mentioned shewill be stepping down as the Goodwill Ambassador

10- minute break

Old Business – None

New Business - Rt US 66 - Pontiac, IL, June 18th – 19th trip40th Anniversary Dinner March 11, 2017Sunburst Picnic Sept 9, 2017

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Upcoming Events

Show & Shine - May 14th 8:00am breakfast Martin 10:00-12:00 and following a clubpicture/lunchWisconsin Corvette Club Rallye – May 14thBadger State Corvette Club – May 15thFun Rally – May 22nd - Dave and Julie Thomas/Mike and Pat StevensWoodstock Memorial Day Parade – May 30th Ron GliotAuto Cross at Quincy, IL June 4th & 5thCorvette Adventures - June 9th – June 11th – Patti and Mark DalBelloHighway to Heaven – June 24th – July 11th – Gary Gembala4th of July Wonder Lake - ParadeBring em Back – Minneapolis trip July 7th – July 9th – Forrest Roberts

Announcements: - Ray Elston - Car show in Big Rock, Unique and older models,June 4th 247 cars were there last yearMike Murphy was at the NCM Bash last month and talked about how interesting it was

Apparel Raffle: Greg Erickson won $2050-50 drawing: Mike Moushey won $52. Kim and Mike will be the June 2nd greeters

Next Membership meeting on June 2nd – Dinner at 6pm meeting starts at 7pm

Next Board Meeting on May 11th –Dinner at 6pm meeting starts with a quorum

Adjournment: Mike Stevens entertained a motion to adjourn

Adjourned at 8:12pmRespectively,

Marilyn RobertsSecretary

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Message from the AmbassadorJune 2016

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Membership Has Its Perks

Membership Has Its Perks

Did you know that being a member of the National Corvette Museum is not only a tax deductible contribution, but also gets you tons of perks like a quarterly subscription to America's Sports Car Magazine, discount in the Corvette Store, discounted registration on Museum events, free admission to the Museum, plus discounts on things like bricks, build sheets, window stickers, Corvette Plant tours, NCM Insurance, hotels and car rentals! Not only that but your membership helps us continue to preserve the history of the iconic sports car. The NCM Celebrate the Corvette experience and maintain the only non-profit museum dedicated to a single automotive marquee. Join over 36,000 Corvette Enthusiasts that support the NCM.

You still have time to take advantage of a FREE e-membership / online membership ($25 Value) presented in the April’s Membership meeting. It includes:

5% discount on Corvette Store merchandise (excludes sales)Subscription to weekly newsletter, NCM eNewsMembership number sent via emailAbility to list member Corvette photo onlineDiscounts on car rentals and hotelsDoes not include; free admission, brick, Library/Archives (build sheets, windows stickers, etc) or event discounts.

Two ways to sign up.

Visit www.corvettemuseum.org/etrial (PW: vette2016)Fill out form that was included 2016 NCCC renewal Package. If you need a copy please see me or email me at richo4@comcast.net

Please let me know if you have any questions about the NCM membership, programs or offerings.

Upcoming NCM events.

22nd Anniversary CelebrationSeptember 1-3, 2016R8C/Xperience ReunionSeptember 29-October 1, 2016Vets n VettesNovember 3-5, 2016For an complete list of events visit http://www.corvettemuseum.org/explore/events/

Message from the AmbassadorJune 2016

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$10 Tickets for Sale - NCM Corvette Raffle

See Rich Orr – NCM Ambassador2016 Black Corvette Convertible RaffleSaturday, September 3, 2016 at 3 pm CT

6.2 Liter V8 460 HP Engine

8-Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission

Magnetic Selective Ride Control

Multi-Mode Performance Exhaust

Powered Black Top

Chrome Aluminum Wheels with Red Calipers

2LT Equipment Group with Jet Black Leather Interior including Head-Up Display, Heated and Ventilated Seats, Bose 10-Speaker Audio System, Universal Home Remote

Chevrolet MyLink Radio with Navigation System

Performance Data and Video Recorder

Curb View Front Cameras

Battery Protection Package

Corvette Museum Delivery

Unlimited Tickets

TICKETS: $10The National Corvette Museum conducts a series of raffles each year as a way to raise funding for the day to day operations of the Museum. The raffle fundraisers are a tremendous help to the Museum and a large part of our planning and daily operation funds.All raffle winners will also enjoy the benefits and excitement of taking delivery of their new Corvette at the Museum as part of the “R8C Museum Delivery” experience. A VIP tour of the Museum and Corvette Assembly Plant, one-year individual membership to the Museum, hands-on training/instruction by a NCM delivery team member, program decal and a wall plaque are all part of the Museum Delivery experience that is available exclusively through the Museum. R8C deliveries are viewed world-wide via the Museum’s webcams.Winner must be 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.Licensed by the Kentucky Department of Charitable Gaming – License Number ORG0000854

Sunburst Events

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Sunburst Show 'n ShineMartin Chevrolet, Crystal Lake

5-14-16

Sunburst Events

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Sunburst Fun Rallye5-22-16

On Sunday, May 22nd, the Sunburst Corvette Club launched its annual Fun Rallye, without the expertise of former Rallyemaster Tom Palmer. 39 cars lined up along the roadside by the Culvers in Woodstock. 32 cars actually participated in the rallye, with two cars from the Windy City Corvette Club and 2 cars from the Wisconsin Corvette Club.

In actuality there were two rallyes run consecutively. The first rallye started in Woodstock and ended in Hampshire. The second rallye started in Hampshire and ended in Sycamore at Sorrentos Ranch on IL 64. The challenging routes were complimented with challenging questions or photos to identify while traveling through the countryside. The first rallye was 34 miles long and the official time was 53 minutes. The second rallye was 41 miles long and the official time was 58 minutes.

The winners of Rallye #1 were: 1st Place- Ray & Janet Elston, 2nd Place – Don and Dee Elliott and 3rd Place- Rich Orr and Kris Jensen and Best Virgins- Don & Sharon Smith.

The winners of Rallye #2 were: 1st Place – Steve & Carol MacCabe, 2nd Place – Lee & Sue Thorson and 3rd Place – Rick & Bonnie Edwardsen, Best Virgins – Tom & Judy Rudolph.

This fun event wouldn’t have been possible without the help of our co-conspiritors : Dave & Julie Thomas, Ron Gliot & Cheryl Favia, Mike & Dee Rosendahl, Jim & Joanni Downing, Tom Marks and Al Higgins. Thank you “BIG TIME”.

Pat & Mike Stevens, Rallyemasters

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Sunburst Fun Rallye5-22-16

Sunburst Events

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Sunburst Events

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Sunburst Fun Rallye5-22-16

Sunburst Events Calendar

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Sunburst Events Calendar

June 20162nd Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway8th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway9th - 11th Corvette Adventures – Mark & Patti DalBello Wisconsin18th - 19th Drive out to Pontiac Pontiac, IL24th - July 11th Highway to Heaven - Gary Gembala

July 20164th Wonder Lake 4th of July Parade - Mike Stevens Wonder Lake, IL6th Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway7th - 9th Bring 'em Home - Forrest Roberts Minneapolis, MN13th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway30th Founder's Day Parade – Ron Gliot 9:00 am Algonquin, IL

August 20164th Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway6th SCC/Mad City CC AutoCross - Mike Moushey Crystal Lake, IL7th SCC/No. IL CC AutoCross - Bill Hoak Rockford, IL10th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway13th SCC Poker Run - Lee Thorson Johnsburg, IL28th SCC Car Show - Gary Gembala Crystal Lake, IL

September 20161st Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway14th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway

October 20166th Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway7th - 9th Fall Color run - Mike Stevens Onalaska, MN12th Board Meeting 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway29th SCC Halloween Party - Jean Mumford Little Angels

November 20163rd Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway9th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway

December 20161st Membership Meeting – 7:00 pm (Dinner – 6:00 pm) Galati's Hideaway3rd Christmas - Jean Mumford Golf Course Illinois14th Board Meeting – 6:00 pm Galati's Hideaway

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40th Anniversary Update

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Example of a 12” X 12” Brick

To Commemorate Sunburst’s 40th AnniversaryA Sunburst Brick at the National Corvette Museum

You may know that a 40th Anniversary Committee has formed and is working on several events during 2017 to recognize this Sunburst Corvette Club milestone.

The 40th Anniversary Committee proposes to purchase a brick at the National Corvette Museum to commemorate Sunburst’s 40th Anniversary.

A sealed “Brick Box” is being placed on the registration table at each membership meeting and at other club events. The Committee hopes that at least $600 will be donated which will enable the Club order a 12” x 12” brick with our 40th anniversary logo and a few lines of copy. The brick will be placed outdoors on the sidewalks leading to the Museum entrance. Also, individual members will have an opportunity to purchase a 4” x 8” brick personal brick to be placed around the Club’s brick for $100 NCM member and $125 Non-member.

Please be generous in helping reach this goal and drop money into the box. If you are unable to regularly attend the membership meetings, please send a check to the Club treasurer, Dee Rosendahl, payable to Sunburst Corvette Club and marked for NCM Brick.

NCCC Midwest Region Events Calendar

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NCCC - MW Region Events Calendar

June 20164th - 5th Green River CC - 14 Low Speed Events Taylor, MO5th River City CC - 7 Rallyes Galesville, WI5th Windy City CC – NS-Charity Car Show Hodgkins, IL11th - 12th Wisconsin & Kettle Moraine CC - 14 LowSpeed Events Milwaukee, WI18th Brew City CC NS Charity Car Show Milwaukee, WI18th - 19th Windy City, Mid IL CC, Central IL CC - 14 LowSpeed Events Rantoul, IL26th Lakeside CC – 1 Concours, 3 PC Concours Tinley Park, IL

July 20162nd - 3rd Central IL & Rolling Prairie CC - 12 LowSpeed Events Location TBD9th - 10th Badger St, Brew City & Northern IL CC - 14 LowSpd Events Milwaukee,WI17th - 22nd NCCC Convention Omaha, NE30th Corvettes of MN - 7 Rallyes Woodbury, MN31st Windy City CC NS-PC Concours Downers Grove, IL

August 20166th Mad City Vettes & Sunburst CC – 5 LowSpeed Events Crystal Lake, IL7th Northern IL CC & Sunburst CC – 6 LowSpeed Events Rockford, IL13th Sunburst CC – 2 Rallyes Johnsburg, IL14th Badger St CC - 1 Concours, 2 PC Concours West Allis, WI20th Windy City, Northern Rays & Chicago. CC - 7 LowSpeed Events So. Bend, IN21st Chicago Crossroads CC - 7 LowSpeed Events So. Bend, IN28th Sunburst & St Louis CC – 1 Concours, 2 PC Concours Crystal Lake, IL

September 20163rd - 4th Windy City, Nor. Rays & Northern IL CC - 10 LowSpeed Events Milwaukee, WI9th - 10th MW Region Meetings St. Louis, MO17th - 18th Rt 66 & St Louis CC - 12 LowSpeed Events St. Charles, MO25th Windy City & Little Egypt - 1 Concours, 3 PC Concours Joliet, IL

October 20161st - 2nd Midwest Region FUNdraiser - 10 LowSpeed Events Rantoul, IL9th Windy City CC - 3 Rallyes Orland Park, IL15th Land of Lincoln CC - 6 LowSpeed Events South Bend, IN

November 201611th - 12th MW Region Meetings St. Louis, MO

NCCC News

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May Newsletter from NCCC President Dave Heineman

Dave Heineman NCCC President

● 2017 NCCC CONVENTION BACK ON TRACK AGAINApril 23rd at the NCCC second quarter Governor’s meeting in St. Louis it was announced that the 2017 NCCC Convention was canceled. NCCC had some bumps in the road and a road block, but I want everyone to know that the road has been repaired and the NCCC 2017 Convention is back on the road ready for everyone to head to Bowling Green, KY for the 58th annual party of Corvette events and fun. The location is the home of the Corvette, the Corvette Assembly Plant, the National Corvette Museum, and the new Motor Sports Park, and all there for NCCC to see, play, and have fun. Check the NCCC Website for the latest updates.The Chair people Richard Yanko and Deb Murphy are working on the event for next year. The official announcement from Richard and Deb is below.Thank you everyone for being patient while the details were worked out. All is good!Dave Heinemann President NCCC

We are happy to announce that the 2017 National Council of Corvette Clubs 2017 Convention is back on track and will be held August 21st through August 25th in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We will have all the competitive events, the awards dinners and the fun and camaraderie that you have enjoyed in Bowling Green in the past. Make your plans now to join us in “Bowling Green in 17”.Richard Yanko Deb Murphy Co-Directors 2017 NCCC Convention

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Midwest Region 2016 OfficersRegional Executive

Larry PagliaroMail to: re@mwregion.com

Regional Membership Director

Shannon DavisMail to: rmd@mwregion.com

Regional SecretaryJo Hoak

Mail to: secretary@mwregion.com

Regional TreasurerNancy Bailey

Mail to: treasurer@mwregion.com

Regional Competition DirectorBill Docherty

Mail to: re@mwregion.com

Family Helping FamilyThe NCCC has established a program where NCCC

members traveling have options if something happens to them; their car or if they just want to

have a cup of coffee with a fellow member.

Charity News

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Crystal Lake Corps

McHenry VFW Post 4600Veterans Helping Veterans

2016 Charitable Organizations

Charity News

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2016 Charitable OrganizationsCharity of the Month

For seven years now, 16-year-old Maddie Bozik has been collecting and distributing winter clothing to underprivileged individuals through her nonprofit Maddies Mitten March. By collaborating with United Way of Fox Valley to School District 129, Maddie has been able to provide hundreds of outerwear items through the donations of clothing and finances.

“Because of the support of generous individuals, other nonprofits and local businesses, I’m able to provide essential winter clothing for Kane County,” Maddie Bozik explained. “, for instance, has cleaned every single coat for the past seven years at no charge. I’m as grateful to them as I am to those who donate.”

In November 2014, Bozik and her family purchased a school bus from St. Charles School District with the goal of converting it to a mobile clothing store. Only a month later, that goal became a reality when Maddies Mitten March school bus took its maiden voyage on Dec. 7, 2014. With clean floors, seats removed, and clothing racks installed, Maddies Mitten March was ready to collect more donations from generous community members and hit the road.

This is a local not for profit group and 100% of the donations go directly to the charity.  No one get paid, everyone is a volunteer. She is an amazing young girl with a goal to help get winter clothing to those who need it and can’t afford it.  

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Corvette History and Interesting Facts

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Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant

GM began production of the esteemed Corvette in Bowling Green (KY) in 1981, and the facility has remained the exclusive home of the Corvette for over 30 years. Known around the world as America’s sports car, the Corvette exemplifies the definition of innovation. The Corvette is the world’s longest running, continuously produced passenger car. When the first Corvette rolled of the line over 60 years ago, it was born an icon. GM has continued this reputation for the car with six decades of refinement and innovation, raising the bar for performance cars with each generation. The Corvette Stingray is no exception; man and machine work in harmony to bring to life the perfect balance of technology, design and performance.

Corvette didn’t always call Kentucky home, however. In 1953, the first 300 were built by hand in Flint, Michigan, just after General Motors unveiled the Corvette as a “dream car” in the Motorama show in New York’s Waldorf Astoria hotel. The following year, production moved to St. Louis in June of 1981. Corvette production transferred from St. Louis to Bowling Green, Kentucky. Previously a Chrysler air-conditioning unit factory, the building was completely renovated within 14 months into a modern automotive facility twice the size of the previous structure. At the conclusion of the 1996 production year, the entire plant was gutted to make way for a totally redesigned manufacturing facility for the fifth generation Corvette. Production of the XLR began in June 2003 and ceased on April 30, 2009. The plant built the one millionth Corvette on July 2, 1992 and the 1.5 millionth on May 28, 2009. The 50th anniversary of the Corvette was celebrated in June 2003, marked with a special 50th anniversary Corvette package, and the 30th anniversary of Bowling Green Assembly was celebrated in June 2011.

This excerpt is from the GM Corporate News Website under the Company Tab. The entire article with more facts and figures can be found at: http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/company_info/facilities/assembly/bowlinggreen.html

Kids and Corvettes

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Henry Stevens with Grandpa and Grandma Steven's 2011 Grand Sport

Pets and Vettes

Shorty Douglas enjoying a ride in Grandparents Lee and Mehlinae Douglas'

Cyber Gray C6

Car Show Prep Tips

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Here’s a great tip, using canned air Dust Buster (or a generic “canned air” product) is commonly used to clean computer keyboards. Basically, it is cold, compressed air in a can. It works great for blasting unwanted debris from your car’s nooks and crannies. We’ve used it to blast dust from interior vents and to remove dried, crusty wax residue on the exterior (especially around emblems). The air comes out of the can under high pressure and is extremely cold, so short bursts work best. If you’re concerned about the pressure damaging a part, use from a further distance and try light “bursts” first.

Canned Air Tip from Colin at Ecklers.com

Tailpipe Cleaning Tip from Colin at Ecklers.com

Tailpipes are not generally thought of as much of anything, except to car people who appreciate the completeness of the details. Cleaning and polishing tailpipes is another small step that helps to make your car show that much better.Here, we’re using a 0000 grade steel wool to remove stubborn stains. Finish it off with a little polish – the end result is well worth the effort.

With the car show fast approaching, we are providing tips on how to prep your car for the Competition, over the next few issues of Sunspots. If you have any great ideas you would like you share, please send them to krisj47@comcast.net.

Committee Chair Message Board

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MEMBERSHIP

Please look over all your information in the directory, and be sure everything is correct, and let me know about any email address changes. If you don't have the latest copy of the Member Directory, please contact me and I will send you the file.

For those of you that run in the parades with your Corvette, we have these vinyl  “stickies” that are 12” square to put on the door or rear window of your Vette. You just wet it, stick it on, and it will stay on all day. When you want to take it off, just peel it off and stick it back on the plastic film backing sheet that it comes with. They are $13 each, and we have 6 left. If you are interested, email me, call me, or see me at the next meeting.

Bill MumfordMembership Director

NEWSLETTER:

We are always looking for new ideas to include in Sunspots. If you have an idea for something you would like to see featured, or have pictures of family members or pets with your Corvette, that you would like to share, please send all to me at krisj47@comcast.net.

Kris JensenNewsletter Editor

New Babies

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Don and Sharon Smith's New 2016 Stingray

After month's of searching, Don found this beautiful 2016 Stingray Convertible at Chevrolet of Homewood, Indiana. They picked it up on May 18th, their 25th Anniversary. Congratulations to Don and Sharon.

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Chevrolet is offering current Corvette owners a big rebate off the list price of a brand new 2016 model.According to an official bulletin obtained by Cars Direct, if you currently own or lease a Corvette, you will qualify for a $2,000 discount off the list price of a new Corvette. The offer applies to all Corvettes except the range-topping Z06. Current owners don't need to trade in their Corvettes on a new one.

Additionally, the fine print indicates that having any Corvette, from a rare 1953 to a 25-year-old beater, qualifies the owner for the discount. The offer is good through the end of May.Such discounts are generally rare on the Corvette.The discount brings the cheapest Corvette Stingray to $54,395, including the mandatory destination charge, before any negotiating with a dealer. Buyers may also be able to qualify for additional discounts, like an employee purchase program or special pricing extended to the automaker's numerous suppliers.

From the Motor Authority Website, Andrew Ganz columnist.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103863_chevy-offers-hefty-loyalty-rebate-on-new-corvettes

Chevy offers hefty "loyalty" rebate on new Corvettes

Celebrations

June Birthdays

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June Anniversaries

7th Joann Bieda9th Don Smith15th Shawn Smosna16th Ken Monroe17th Dave Berna18th Mia Berna19th Joani Downing20th Terry Ernst23rd Scott Hoak29th Carol MacCabe

1st Marilyn & Forrest Roberts4th Carol & Terry Ernst4th Shawn & Michael Smosna6th Pat & Mark DalBello10th Diann & Terry Klehr14th Marilyn & Soren Backe15th Sue & Les Jannusch

SUNBURST Gold Level Sponsor

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SUNBURST Bronze Level Sponsors

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If members have questions or know of anyone who is interested in being a Sunburst Corvette Club sponsor, please contact Mike Rosendahl, Sponsorship Chairman, at 847-334-4368

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