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Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club
Newsletter Editors: Linda and Gordon SlothowerEmail: [email protected]
Corvette TimesMarch, 2012
www.nwacorvetteclub.com
Club OfficersPresident
John Bakker479-601-4800
Vice-PresidentBriggs Whitefield
SecretarySharon Bell
TreasurerJoanna Peak479-409-6641
President’s Corner ~ John Bakker Dear Corvetters:
It’s hard to believe another month has gone by and I’m writing another piece for the newsletter. It was a great meeting this month with a lot of people present. I really liked the way a LOT of our members stayed around and visited after the meeting for quite awhile. Mark your calendars for this coming Saturday, March 17, for the cruise to Mt. Magazine. We are meeting at the Neighborhood Market on the EAST side (Hwy. 412 East) of Springdale at 9:00 a.m. We will be cruising through some really pretty scenery and it will take about three hours to get there for lunch. Jeff Hunter has planned a great route and there are a lot of things in bloom down there to see.
Also mark your calendars for Saturday, May 12. We are meeting with the Razorback Corvette Club from Ft. Smith and going to the Arkansas Naturals game. We did this a couple years ago and it was a lot of fun. We are also going to invite the folks from Four States Corvette Club in Joplin. We need to have 50 people come in order to reserve the seating area. Last week there were 24 people from our club sign up for the evening. I hope you can make it as it will be a great evening.
I understand that Jeff Bell had another good car show meeting last Saturday. He is still in need of volunteers for several jobs. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.
I want to once again thank Linda Slothower for the wonderful job on the newsletter and calendar.
Thank you to club members who helped move furniture for my fiance’s foundation a couple weeks ago. (See more on page 2.)
I hope you all have a great month and hopefully we’ll see you this Saturday. Thanks to all of you for making our club better and better. I have heard some really encouraging and optimistic comments from several of our members.
John
P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, Arkansas 72757-1064
Newsletter deadline: Pictures, articles, items for sale must be to the editor by noon on Wednesday after the monthly meeting.
Next Club Meeting: Monday, April 2 7:00 p.m. Western Sizzlin’ 3492 West Sunset Avenue Springdale To eat before the meeting, please arrive by 6:00 p.m.Invite other Corvetters to join us.
If you have not yet paid 2012 dues, mail to NWA Corvette Club, P.O. Box 1064, Rogers, AR 72757-1064.
The Northwest Arkansas Corvette Club 2012 Car Show will be Saturday, August 25 and WE NEED YOUR HELP! The next car show meeting will be Saturday, March 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the home of 2012 Car Show Chairman Jeff Bell, 1301 Blue Quail Drive, Bentonville. We will be constructing PVC pipe frames for signage to direct traffic to the show and provide information. We hope you will all join us and learn how you can help make this year’s show the best ever!
NWACC 2012 Car Show
Naturals Baseball Game - Save the Date!On Saturday, May 12 our club along with members of the Razorback Corvette Club from Ft. Smith and Four States Corvette Club from Joplin will go to a Northwest Arkansas Naturals baseball game at Arvest Ballpark. More details to come.
Jeff Hunter will lead a cruise to beautiful Mt. Magazine on Saturday, March 17. The trip will take about three hours each way. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Neighborhood Market on Hwy. 412 East, (at the intersection of Hwy. 412 East and Butterfield Coach) in Springdale. If you will be joining the group, let Jeff or President John know.
Let’s Cruise!!!
The following club members have signed up to lead cruises this year: April - Sharon Bell and Gwen Adams September - Larry and Patti Daniels May - Darrel and Cinda Wooldridge November - Jim McMillen and David Adams June - Brian and Lanette SorumAdditional information will be announced at meetings and be listed in upcoming newsletters. To lead a cruise, sign up on the poster at the next meeting or let President John Bakker [email protected] know you are interested.
Thank You to NWACC Members!Two weeks ago my fiance’s foundation was given some $30,000 to $40,000 worth of furniture to be used in helping the poor. Joe and Jackie Cempura’s daughter-in-law was instrumental in helping us get this donation. Chuck Roach from Admiral Moving and Storage donated a truck and three men for the whole day to move the furniture. They were very professional and did an awesome job. Several of our club members came and donated most of a day to help. I want to thank Richard and Joanna Peak, Jack Lovin, Randy Imbeau, Nancy Layton, Charlie and Jenny Green, and Joe Cempura for their help. Johnny Waddle from Stephens Bank also came and helped. It was much appreciated and the people you already brought furniture to at Hillcrest Towers really appreciate it also.
President John Bakker
April 7 - Pig Trail Harley Davidson, Rogers April 12 - Kent Rylee Auto Solutions, Rogers April 14 - Compassion House, SpringdaleApril 14 - 166 Auto Auction Car Auction, Show, and Swap Meet, Springfield MissouriApril 28 - “Rockin” the Route, Carthage, MissouriMay 5 - Dogwood Festival, Cassville, MissouriMay 19 - Heart Beat of Ozarks, RogersJune 2 - Galena Days, Galena, KansasJune 9 - Seligman Days, Seligman, MissouriJune 12, 13, 14 - Hwy. 59 Swap Meet and Car Show, West Siloam Springs, OklahomaJune 16 - Gateway Days, Gateway, Arkansas
Area Car ShowsJune 16 - Rods for Rapha, Bella Vista June 23 - Mud Days, LowellJune 30 - NWA Mustang Show, BentonvilleJuly 29 - Rendezvous ‘66 Benefit Car Show, Carthage, MissouriAugust 11 - Cherokee Casino, Siloam Springs, OklahomaSeptember 8 - Bluegrass & Chili Festival, Claremore, OklahomaSeptember 22 - Shakin in the Shell, Shell Knob, Missouri September 28-29 - Bikes, Blues, & B-B-Q, FayettevilleSeptember 29 - Cave Springs Show, Cave Springs
Below is a list of car shows in our area. Corvette shows are listed separately above.
Mid-Missouri Corvette Club 18th Annual Corvette Cup, March 31, 2012 Quality Inn, 1612 N. Providence Road (Exit 126), Columbia, Missouri For additional details and registration form: www.midmocorvetteclub.com Corvette Expo presented by Corvettes of Enid, April 7, 2012 Chisholm Trail Expo Center, Garfield County Fairgrounds, 111 W. Purdue, Enid, OKHot Springs Corvette Weekend, April 19 - 21, 2012 Hot Springs National Park - For more information and registration form: www.centralarkcc.com 5th Annual Vettes Doin’ Charleston, April 21, 2012 Hosted by: Coastal Carolina Corvette Club, Tanger Outlet Center, North Charleston, South Carolina For additional show information or to register online using PayPal: www.4cccc.org Lonestar Corvette Classic, May 18 - 20, 2012 Texas Motor Speedway, 3545 Lone Star Circle, Ft. Worth, TX 76177 For more information and to register for the event and hotel: www.lonestarcorvetteclub.com2012 Marc Heitz Chevrolet 5th Annual All Corvette Show, June 16, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Norman, Oklahoma; For information: www.nonclubclub.com/files/2012.pdf Vettes on the Falls, July 17 - 18, 2012 Black Hills Corvette Classic July 19 - 21, 2012 Sioux Falls, South Dakota Spearfish, South Dakota For more information and to register for both shows go to www.blackhillscorvetteclassic.comVettes on the Rockies, August 9 - 12, 2012 Winter Park Resort, Winter Park, Colorado; For up-to-date information: www.lgcacorvette.orgNorthwest Arkansas Corvette Club Car Show, August 25, 2012 Pinnacle Hills Promenade, Rogers, Arkansas www.nwacorvetteclub.com Plan now to bring your car(s) and join the fun!5th Annual Meet & Greet, Presented by Linn Creek Corvette Association, September 29, 2012 Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri - Host and Sponsor: Hulett Chevrolet/Buick/GMC, Camdenton, MO www.linncreekcorvetteassociation.comEureka Springs Corvette Weekend, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, October 4, 5, 6, and 7, 2012 More information and web site soonVettes for Warriors, November 11, 2012, Harrison, Arkansas
Corvette Shows
Corvette Tech Corner ~ Jim McMillenDo you need help with that Corvette repair? Here are a few suggested businesses that can help.
TIRES:Garrett Tire ~ Springdale 756-6550The Tire Rack ~ www.tirerack.com 1-888-981-3782
AUTO GLASS:American Window Tinting ~ Fayetteville 443-4888Auto Glass Center ~ Bentonville 254-0505
INTERIOR;Ashley Auto Trim ~ Bentonville 273-7670Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328Turley Custom Auto Trim ~ Springdale 751-5170
AUTO PARTS:Country Corvettes ~ Rogers 925-2031Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328Everett Chevrolet ~ Springdale 751-4573
MECHANICAL:Bill Alred ~ Rogers 586-5242Bill’s Automotive One ~ Bentonville 273-2227Chevrolet of Fayetteville ~ Fayetteville 251-2100; discounted shop rates for corvette club members to $68/hr and 15% off on partsHedges Corvette, LLC ~ Rogers 236-9012(also Body/Paint, Auto Glass, Interior, Auto Parts, and Suspensions/Exhaust) Specializing in 53-67 Corvettes Rick Lynn ~ Centerton (903-1173)
BODY/PAINT:Bob Morey’s Auto Body ~ Bentonville 271-7292Redline Finishes ~ Springfield MO. 417-425-4820Whitlow’s Auto Body ~ Rogers 451-1240
SUSPENSIONS/EXHAUSTS:Corvette Crib ~ Bentonville 464-7328If you have had a positive experience with other Corvette suppliers and would like club members to know about them please email their information to [email protected] so we can include in future newsletters. If you have had a poor experience and would like others to know, feel free to let us know about those, too.
53rd Annual ConventionNational Council of Corvette Clubs - West Region
Come to Topeka, Kansas, June 23 - 29, 2012 for the 53rd Annual Convention of the National Council of Corvette Clubs, West Region. There will be both low-speed and a high-speed autocross events as well as a drag race. There will be a car show, a huge parade, a rallye, and a valve cover racer compe-tition. There are also four exciting day trips planned. Sounds like a good time!
For more information: http://www.westregionnccc.com/
West Region includes clubs in North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri.
Alan and Phyllis Lauber are selling their 2004 Torch Red Coupe (last year of the C5). The car has 51,000 miles, black interior, both tops, a car cover, polished aluminum wheels, Borla exhaust system, K & N cold air, as well as the original exhaust, and original air cleaner. The car has been garage kept. Asking price: $21,000. Call Alan 479-601-1897 or email [email protected].
Car for Sale:
Meeting Minutes ~ Sharon Bell
MINUTESNorthwest Arkansas Corvette Club
March 5, 2012President John Bakker called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Richard Peak made a motion to accept the January meeting minutes as submitted in the newsletter. The motion was seconded, and passed.Joanna Peak presented the Treasurer’s report. A motion was made to accept the report as presented. The motion was seconded and passed.President John welcomed Jon Simmonds, our contact at Fayetteville Auto Park. Jon reported they have a big supply of Corvettes on the lot right now.NEW CARSThere were no new cars this month.VISITORS/GUESTSWe welcomed Gary Burton and his daughter to the meeting. Gary just purchased a 1984 red Vette that just happened to once belong to Jeff and Sharon Bell.CAR SHOWSWe are keeping a list of car shows on our website. President John thanked Linda Slothower for the excellent work she’s done on the newsletter listings and calendar.OLD BUSINESSThere was no old business discussed.NEW BUSINESSCruise – We will be cruising to Mt. Magazine on Saturday, March 17. Departure time is 9:00 a.m. from the Neighborhood Market on Hwy. 412 EAST, in Springdale. We will be eating at the lodge on Mt. Magazine.Hot Springs Car Show - John Bakker has 25 rooms reserved at the Clarion for $105 per night.Gwen Adams has some T-shirts for sale at $5 each. Sizes are S, XL & 3XL. These are shirts left over from previous car shows.We honored our anniversaries and birthdays for March by singing Happy Birthday.The President of the Razorback Corvette Club has invited our club to meet them on May 12 to attend an Arkansas Naturals baseball game. President John sent around a list for members to sign up to attend. Cost will be $30 per person. About 25 people signed up. More details will follow.We’ve been asked if we are interested in a car show at the Mud Town Days event, June 29. John will find out more details and report back.
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Cool Website ~ submitted by Jeff Bell
This is a web-site featuring the original factory brochures and magazine ads for nearly every American car that has been built from the 1920’s to current. Pick the manufacturer, the year and the model. Enjoy!
http://www.lov2xlr8.no/broch1.html
Cinda Wooldridge and Allie Elliott gave a report on the club shirts. Sports World in Cassville, MO is our new supplier. Polo shirts are $20.50 plus $2.00 for club logo or other emblem, and additional $2.00 if you want your name on it. 2XL and above are a little more. T-shirts are $16.25.Charities – Jan Hixson from Loving Choices, Ann Jackson and Mandy Beesler from Single Parent Scholarship Fund, and Nathan Atcheson and Chris Sparks from PAL presented information about their organizations. Ballots were handed out to vote on two charities for 2012. Our charities will be Loving Choices and Meals on Wheels.A question was raised about which “Meals on Wheels” program we would be supporting since they are in several surrounding cities. For the flyers and t-shirts we can just say “Meals on Wheels” but we will need to determine who to give the money to. Linda Slothower made a motion to determine the city by who’s here at the meeting. The motion was seconded. After some discussion, Linda Slothower made a motion to table the motion until the next meeting in April. The motion was seconded. All approved.Summer’s End Car Show – Jeff Bell gave a report on our car show. A meeting was held in February. Another car show meeting will be held Saturday, March 10 at the Bell’s garage, beginning at 10:00. All are invited to attend.Karen McMillen received a letter from the swap meet in Tontitown that they are disposing of old copies of Road & Track magazine and Motor Trend magazine. If anyone is interested, see Karen.Gwen Adams asked members to look at the sign up board for the club cruises and volunteer to lead a cruise in the upcoming months.President John gave some interesting statistics about RPO codes for the 25th anniversary Limited Edition Callaway Corvette.Richard Peak made a motion to adjourn the meeting. President John adjourned the meeting at 7:55 p.m.Respectfully submitted,Sharon Bell
Meeting Minutes ~ Continued
If member information (address, home phone, cell phone, email) has changed, please send the new information to club secretary Sharon Bell, [email protected] so we can update our records. We do not want you to miss out on any club information.