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The Vette Set Colorado Springs Corvette Club, Inc. News
Volume 57 Issue 10 August 2020
57 Members Present at the July Meeting
Guests Present
Guest Name Corvette Meetings Attended Sponsor
Jeff & Gary Markewich 1997 Fairway gr cp 3 – Feb, Jun, Jul Don Adametz
Howie Goettsch 1989 red vert 3 – Mar, Jun, Jul Rick Noring
Peggy Ferron 2007 orange cp 3 – Mar, Jun, Jul Don Strode
James Hernandez 2014 Silver vert 2 – Jun, Jul Tom Phillips
Jill & Steve Kennedy 1964 Red cp 1 – Jul Gerry Turner &Tricia
Jackson
“The general purpose of CSCC is to encourage planned trips, events and social activities for
members of CSCC; to act as a source of technical information; to establish rules and regulations
covering all activities of CSCC; to provide and regulate events and exhibitions of Corvettes; and
to encourage careful and skillful driving on public highways; and to own personal property as
needed for the foregoing purposes.”
Meeting Information Monthly business meetings are scheduled
the first Thursday of the month. The next meeting:
7:00 P.M. Thursday August 6, 2020
Meeting Location Daniels Long
670 Automotive Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 719-632-5591
Hello Corvette Enthusiast,
Board Meetings Meetings are held the Tuesday prior to the
business meeting. The next board meeting:
Tuesday, Aug 4, 2020
Tom Phillips 1645 Pinon Glen Circle, CS 80919
(The chairperson for each event should attend
the board meeting prior to their event.)
click here for map
After the August meeting, join us for dinner, dessert, or just drinks!
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse 5150 N. Nevada
President Chris Capshaw 719-440-9039 president@**
1st Vice President Steve Smith 719-351-2091 1stvp@**
2nd Vice President Tom Phillips 719-338-0556 2ndvp@**
Secretary/Editor Todd DeSchepper 719-495-2731 secretary@**
Treasurer Anita Smith 719-494-0203 treasurer@**
Governor Wayne Umland 719-597-2904 governor@** **coloradospringscorvetteclub.org
Lorren Loewen 719-510-5172 boardmember1@**
Diana Dittman 719-495-6227 boardmember2@**
Denise Phillips 719-440-3302 boardmember3@**
Brian Dahl 719-591-9093 boardmember4@** **coloradospringscorvetteclub.org
Archive Custodian Larry Valentine Merchandise Bruce & Judy Unger Webmaster TJ Larson
NCM Representative Barrett Benson
Highway Beautification Tom Ury & Pete Olejnik
Gail Applekamp Scott Applekamp Todd Barnhart Steve Bello Jr. Mike Bochnak Juanita Bochnak Andy Butterfield Debbie Butterfield Chris Capshaw Elaine Collins Tim Collins Gail Creighbaum
Jane Creighbaum Brian Dahl Jodi DeSchepper Todd DeSchepper Diana Dittman Mike Dittman Steve Dombrowski Brian Dougherty Jerry Fox John Gue Doug Hantelman Joni Hantelman
Calvin Helus Debbie Helus Tricia Jackson Bob Knowles Alice Lester Jacob Lester Laurie Loewen Lorren Loewen Carl Marlar Carol Marlar Larry McMillin Bobbie Mesite
Jim Mesite Roger Miller Mike Neufeld Ralph Olson Denise Phillips Jerry Phillips Tom Phillips Clark Ross Evelyn Ross Anita Smith Steve Smith Gerry Turner
Kathy Turner Susan Umland Wayne Umland Jeanne Urban Ron Urban Tom Ury Gwenda Valentine Larry Valentine Gary Walters
2020 Officers
Board Members
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July Meeting Minutes
August 2020 Calendar Tue Aug 4 CSCC Board Meeting Tom Phillips Thu Aug 6 7 pm CSCC Club Meeting Daniels Long Chevrolet Sat Aug 15 Daniels Long Car Show Chris Capshaw & Gerry Turner Sun Aug 23 Club Members Picnic Chris Capshaw & Denise Phillips Tue Sep 1 CSCC Board Meeting Steve Smith Thu Sep 3 7 pm CSCC Club Meeting Daniels Long Chevrolet Sat Sep 19 Pagosa Springs Car Show and Rallye Chris Capshaw Sun Sep 27 CSCC Fall Autocross
Calendar dates as of July 15, 2020. For the latest updates, flyers, and pictures, check out events on our webpage: www.coloradospringscorvetteclub.org
The July meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Chris Capshaw. Treasurer’s Report- Anita Smith stated that the club is doing fine after turning a profit on the Cone Zone Autocross. Secretary Report –2 corrections to the June meeting minutes. 1) For the Garage Day, it was the Dearmans (not Deemans) that showed the products from Adams Car Polish. 2) The CAR raffle tickets are $10 each (not $20). With that correction, the minutes were approved as printed Past Events – Scott Applecamp shared with the club what a great event the Durango Cruise was. Great scenery both going to Durango and especially returning down the Million Dollar Highway. The Dinner at the Bar-D Wranglers was great, as was the visit to Mesa Verde National Park with the 4 Corners Corvette Club. Drive your Corvette to Work Day again had a great turnout. Good food and great company. Cone Zone Autocross was a success. See more details in articles in this newsletter. Governor Report – Wayne reported that NCCC rules now require COVID-19 waivers for any NCCC event.
New Business: Museum Update – Barrett Benson was not able to make the meeting this month. One note was that the “Museum in Motion” event was cancelled. New Cars/Etc – Scott and Gail Applecamp bought a 2017 GrandSport convertible. Mike Bochnak finally finished working on his ’82 Collectors Edition and has it back on the road. Jack and Alice Lester have a 2020 Rapid Blue Z51 convertible on order. Expect to get it late August or September. Brian Dougherty finally sold his Mustang and put a deposit on a 2021 Corvette. Upcoming Events – Please refer to the calendar in the newsletter and on the website for upcoming events. Guests were introduced by Tom Phillips. First time guests were Jill and Steve Kennedy. Second time guest was James Hernandez. Third time guests Peggy Ferron, Howie Goettsch, and Jeff and Gary Markewich were voted in by the membership. Welcome to the club!
Door Prizes Winners - Thank you for door prize contributions from Daniels Long, and The Corvette Center. Winners included Denise Phillips, Clark Ross, and Scott Applekamp. Presentation from Wayne Umland – Wayne bought Gwenda and Larry Valentine, and Tom Ury up to the front of the room. He gave them crowns and announced them as Kings and Queens of the autocross for all they have done to make those events successful.
The Meeting was adjourned at 7:49.
Minutes by Todd DeSchepper
******Annual CSCC Membership Renewal****** Coming soon – look for your membership renewal notice in the mail in August.
Payments are due no later than Thursday October 1, 2020 Make it easy - Bring to the September or October meeting
Or Mail to Anita Smith, Treasurer as instructed on the renewal notice
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Club Picnic and Club Car
and Member Photo August 23rd, 2020
1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Photo promptly at 2:00
9484 Towner Avenue, Peyton, CO
(Home of Todd & Jodi DeSchepper)
Come and join us for a great time!
Contact Denise Phillips to sign up. $5.00 per person
Attendance is voluntary and at your own risk. Attendees are responsible for maintaining their own social distancing.
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Sure; I’ll Drive My Corvette To Work Submitted by Chris Capshaw
As if anybody needed an excuse to drive their Corvette to work, one day in June is officially designated as “Drive Your Corvette To Work Day.” On Friday, June 30th, 1953, the very first Corvette rolled off the assembly line. Therefore, to honor and celebrate the legend and birth of America’s only true sports car, the last Friday in June has been identified as the official Drive Your Corvette To Work Day. On June 26th, numerous members of our club assembled at Bird Dog BBQ on Centennial Blvd, to celebrate this grandiose event, enjoy some wonderful BBQ, and most of all some great camaraderie. A total of 39 Corvettes assembled in the parking lot, some of which travelled from as far away as Canon City and Denver. About six club members who could not bring their Corvettes, showed up anyway, and joined in on the fun. During the whole event, a lot of laughter was overheard, and a bunch of smiles were seen. Besides, isn’t having a good time the reason to own a Corvette, and be a member of our club?
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CSCC CONEZONE AUTOCROSS June 28, 2020 Submitted by Gwenda Valentine
Drifting Championship Trophies
Thanks Wayne!
Race 2
Race 3
The Cone Zone School /Driving Experience and Autocrosses held at PPIR were the first 2020 sanctioned events in the Rocky Mountain Region - thanks to the Covid-19 issue. The Cone Zone School is the only beginner opportunity in the region. As the day played out, twelve drivers hit the track for the first time for a practice session. Each driver had about 4 or 5 runs on the autocross track before the sanctioned 3 autocrosses began. The 3 autocrosses gave participants a chance to find their best time out of a total 9 runs. After the autocrosses, we had the first ever – Circle Drift! Four participants smoked their tires with style. 1st Place – Jared Urenda, 2nd Place – Jay Valentine, 3rd Place – Tom Ury. Undertaking the combination of events that are offered throughout the day does not happen without the support of a CSCC members. The chairpeople, Tom and Vicki Ury, Larry and Gwenda Valentine, and Wayne Umland, would like to thank the many members that stepped up to help make this year’s Cone Zone event EXCEPTIONAL. Our non-driving volunteers were Todd Butts, Steve Dombrowski, Boyce Greenard, John Gue, Mike and Tracey Hayes, Jerry Ludke, Pete Olejnik, Tom Philips, Brent Renholm and son Jeremy, Susan Umland, and John and Colleen Williams.
Race 1
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Get to Know Your Fellow Members An Interview with Tricia Jackson
by Diana Dittman
How long have you been a CSCC member? Since June 2018. What Corvette(s) do you currently own? A 2008 3LT crystal red coupe that she has had for 10 years. Her friend, Jerry Fox, (also a club member) talked her into joining CSCC. Marital Status? Tricia has been divorced for 5 years but was previously married for 32 years. (Her ex-husband retired as a naval officer and his career ties in with where they lived). Where are you from? Tricia grew up in Stockton, California, near Sacramento. Her parents and sisters still live there. Her sons are stationed there as well. With her ex-husbands military background, she also lived in Texas, Rhode Island, Washington, Colorado, back to California, then back to Colorado. When the move was made back to Colorado, they bought the same house they had previously lived in and where she currently lives, near the Broadmoor area. (Tricia’s oldest son is interested in buying the house as she is thinking about downsizing). Employment? Tricia had a career as a dental hygienist and has been retired for four years. She went to University of California, Davis for her schooling. Her apartment complex had many navy men living there so she had plenty of patients to practice on. While living in Washington she worked for the Navy and really enjoyed it. Kids? Two sons, ages 30 and 34. They both graduated from the Naval Academy and at this time are stationed out of San Diego. They are both married, and each has 2 daughters. Her four granddaughters are between the ages of 1-1/2 and 6. Pets? She has grand dogs which she dog sits while in California. Favorite club activity? She really enjoys socializing and meeting people. Hobbies? Let me tell you this lady is busy!! Her passion is snow skiing. She has been on many different ski patrols (and even uses her Dad’s old ski patrol belt). (She started skiing at age 4). She currently demo’s skis and flies to different locations including Lake Tahoe. She instructs on how to use ski belts for disabled skiers. She also water skis and golfs. She goes horseback riding, likes to travel, gardening (has a big yard), sews, and likes to bake pies. (she bakes her daughter in laws’ favorites, key lime, and lemon meringue.) Tricia is also an avid dancer and will go 5 nights a week when she is home. (country
western, cha-cha, tango, and waltz). She is a board member at Miramont Castle taking care of the finances. She is a member of the fraternal order of Eagles. She has been a member of the Daughters of American Revolution for 25 years. She is currently learning how to fly fish. What is the best vacation you ever took? Tricia likes to take one big trip a year and travels to California quite often to see family. She took a 3-week trip to Northern Italy and Switzerland to ski with some of the ski teams. Last year she went to Spain and Portugal. She enjoys taking river boat cruises through Germany and the surrounding countries. What is your dream corvette? The one that she has! How did your love of Corvettes come about? While staying at her condo in Florida she decided that she needed a second vehicle. It seemed that everyone in Florida had a Corvette, so she checked into it. She found one at a reasonable price and bought it. Anything else you would like to add? Tricia says that she has met some genuinely nice people in the club. When she is in town, she tries to come to club events as often as she can. Thanks for the interview Tricia!
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LABOR DAY 26TH ANNIVERSARY 26TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Every year around Labor Day weekend NCM celebrates the 1994 Grand Opening of the Museum with a participant focused event. This year marks the 26th Anniversary milestone, highlighting the diversity of people that Corvette has brought together for a look back on NCM’s history and forward to the future! Registered participants can enjoy 4 days (September 2-5) of activities in and around the Museum, including access to the interesting and unique road tours, special video presentations, raffles, and more. While the agenda is still being developed, the event will include the Winner’s Circle dinner, the “Corvette Hall of Fame” induction and dinner and recognizing 10/15/20/25-year members. The full seminar schedule will be announced soon as the NCM staff is working with each presenter to determine availability and travel. Seminars will be a mixture of virtual and in-person presentations; General Motors’ presentations WILL BE VIRTUAL only. Onsite participants will have spaces both inside and outside the Museum to view the presentations live. HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES are Wendell Strode, Doug Fehan, Henry Haga, and Mike McCagh (note: Doug Fehan may not be present due to racing commitments). With respect to the pandemic restrictions, open seating at the banquet will be adequately spaced, each table will seat 6 attendees instead of 10, and banquet staff will be wearing masks and proper protection. ON-LINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN $20 for Lifetime members, $25 for members, and $35 for non-members. The deadline for on-line registration is 5:00 pm CDT, Friday, August 14, 2020. Onsite registration, beginning on Tuesday September 1st at 2 pm, is $25 for Lifetime members, $30 for members, and $40 for non-members. NCM is offering virtual-only registration for $20 per household for Thursday and Friday, September 3rd, and 4th. Virtual feed is offered for seminars and presentations only.
Unsung Heroes
I try to stick to NCCC topics in these articles, however, this time I’m going to step out of the box a bit and chat about club volunteers.
Volunteers work because they want to help/contribute. Sometimes the work is not easy, or fun. Rewards for volunteers vary from watching folks have a good time, or knowing they did a good job, however, one reward that is always valued is hearing “thank you”.
Many volunteers are easy to spot – sitting at the front of the meeting or talking about the event they organized. I’d like to point out that there are other volunteers that aren’t as easily noticed. Board members – the folks that help organize activities, meetings, and generally keep the club on a good path. Maybe a thanks is in order.
Other behind the scenes folks: Larry on trailer infrastructure, Walt on the timing equipment, Williams working events they are not participating in, Todd working the grid, and Gwenda organizing registration. This list is examples and is not exhaustive. The point I am trying to make is – when you see someone helping – let them know you appreciate their efforts.
To the unsung heroes – Thank You! Govna wayne As always, these are the thoughts of Wayne Umland, and may not reflect the views of CSCC, NCCC or RMR.
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Only 5.13% sales tax!
Do You Want to Advertise? Colorado Springs Corvette Club Members may place a PERSONAL “For Sale” ad in the “VETTE SET” at no charge. For Business Ads, Members receive a 20% discount (or two months free) when purchasing one full year. Non-member Business Ads:
Business Card $10.00/month 1 / 4 page $15.00/ month 1 / 2 page $20.00/month
Colorado Springs Corvette Club
Sponsored By
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Daniels Long Chevrolet is proud to be the official sponsor of the Colorado Springs Corvette Club. Our partnership gives you access to VIP benefits at our dealership. If you have not received your Daniels Long Chevrolet VIP membership card, please talk to your club president to get one. The VIP membership card must be presented at time of service or sale to receive benefits.
➢ $49.95 Oil Changes plus shop supplies and tax (Corvettes only, 4 per member, per year)
➢ All Parts for All Vehicles will be offered at 20% off retail pricing. ➢ Exceptions: Items priced-matched i.e., tires, batteries, etc. ➢ Service and Body Shop Labor will be offered at 15% off retail
rate for All Vehicles. (Excluding Regular Maintenance items that are already discounted, such as brakes, oil changes, etc.
➢ All new vehicles will be offered at $100 over invoice (based on availability, excludes current model year Corvettes or Duramax Diesels.
➢ All used vehicle inventory will be offered at $750 under internet pricing.
Our experienced and knowledgeable sales, parts, and service teams have been notified of these benefits for CSCC members. When the VIP membership card is presented, all above pricing and benefits take precedent.
Additionally, we have a great Thank You Cash program, and just for being a CSCC VIP member, we want to give you EXTRA cash rewards. Start earning today! Here’s how it works; contact me personally (my contact details are below), give me your name and VIP membership number along with the name and contact information of the friend or family member interested in purchasing a vehicle and I will set up an appointment with them. If your friend or family member purchases a new or used vehicle, we will reward you with $100 Thank You Cash!
My team is committed to providing you with an excellent sales, service, and parts experience. Stop in or call anytime…we are here to serve you! Sincerely, Michael Manning, General Manager Daniels Long Chevrolet 719-228-3528
Phil Long’s
Daniels Long Chevrolet Community Partner Since 1929
Non-member – Corvette For Sale Advertising $100/month
For website & newsletter advertising (Deadline – 10th of the month)
30 Years Experience Over $100,000,000 sold 719-310-2404 www.lutherbenson.com Free Market Analysis
Luther Benson Broker Owner
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We’re on the Web! www.coloradospringscorvetteclub.org
Visit our Sponsor – Daniels Long Chevrolet www.danielslong.com
Colorado Springs Corvette Club, Inc. P.O. Box 1986 Colorado Springs, CO 80901
The Vette Set Volume 57 Issue 10 August 2020
Email Distribution List To send an email to the entire club click below:
[email protected] All new members are added to the list using their email address from the Club roster. For questions about the
distribution list, contact: [email protected]
Email Etiquette
Please limit use to Club and Corvette related subjects, or items which may be of interest to the membership. It is not intended for personal use, commentary, or to air grievances. If a member has a question about the appropriateness of a prospective email, the member needs to contact the Club President for guidance and/or approval. In order to limit the amount of unsolicited emails, when at all possible, please refrain from using the “Reply All” function, and only reply to the original sender.
NCCC Rocky Mountain Region
Website NCCC Rocky Mt Region Website
For a list of Regional Officers, Regional Clubs, expanded list of the regional Calendar of Events, Event Results, Race Number registration form, Rules and Forms, NCCC news, and more, visit and stay informed.
This link is also available on the CSCC web site.
Read the CSCC Newsletter in color on the web. Enlarge the print and photos for easy viewing as you read! Email secretary/editor - just enter “Remove” in the subject line and send.
