Corvette Club of Kansas City

Founded 1960 Corvette Club May 2017 of Kansas City

Members tour historic homes at Fort Leavenworth Eleven CCKC members met for lunch at Abuelo’s in About 13 houses were open for members to view. Zona Rosa on Sunday, April 30, and then cruised to The tours mostly were led by the residents of the Leavenworth, Kansas for the Fort Leavenworth homes. Many of the hosts and hostesses offered Historic Homes Tour. The historic homes are open refreshments before showing us the special to the public only twice a year: in the spring, and features of the homes and the furniture that again in fall for the haunted house tour. stayed with the house. We were greeted by a parade of horses, which The rain stopped while we were enjoying the tour usually are active in a fox and hound hunt. and only began in earnest when we were on our However, on this rainy day, the fox was hidden in a way home. It was a good day to be together with safe place as not to be hunted. This was a special our fellow club members for food and a good tour. treat for the members to see the horses up close. Cynthia and Arnie Sdano coordinated this event.

Next meeting: June 21, 2017 Thanks to CCKC’s corporate sponsor Uncle Buck’s Grill at Bass Pro Shop 12051 Bass Pro Drive, Olathe, KS 66061 Room open at 5 pm. Meeting begins at 7 pm. Come early and dine with the group. Please place your food order by 6:30 pm.

Derby Day event draws a party crowd Saturday May 6 brought 35 members of CCKC to Bob and Terry Henn’s house to celebrate the 143rd running of the Kentucky Derby. The party was hosted by Terry Henn, Katrina Hannah and Teddie Farnsworth. These ladies did a fantastic job of planning and coordinating the event. The weather was perfect for the ladies to display their finest Derby hats, and some of the men were equally well dressed. Prior to the race we drank mint juleps and ate chicken with honey biscuits. Everyone pitched in and brought some delicious side dishes. A little friendly wager preceded the race. After we watched the race and collected our bets, it was time to enjoy a beautiful Derby-inspired cake (made by a student in the Hospitality program at JCCC) that displayed the Club logo. Everyone reported they had a great time and said they'd like to do it again next year. ~ Bob Henn

CCKC Corvettes head back to Bowling Green

Early Saturday morning on May 13, seven Corvettes with 14 people left Overland Park for adventures in Bowling Green, KY. This trip was the Club’s annual out-of-town Corvette trip led by Joe Campbell. Our early breakfast was supplemented by goodies and water provided by the Sdanos. During the drive through Illinois, we saw lots of fields that were covered with water and a “Viper on a Stick (pole)” at a car dealer in Evansville, which was just across the street from a Howard Johnsons Fireworks Stand (the ice cream business must have been bad). On Sunday we celebrated Mother’s Day at Rafferty’s before going to the National Corvette Museum for a guided tour. At the end of the tour ,we noted an unusual white and blue Indianapolis 500 executives.). Sunday was to end Corvette in the area where they prep the cars for with a tour of the Lost River Cave, but the recent museum delivery. We asked about this car during floods prevented our visit, so everyone adjourned our return to the museum on Monday, and were to the motel for an informal gathering with told “what Corvette?” as if it didn’t exist; but refreshments and lots of Corvette war stories. Chuck Levenson has a picture of the non-existent On Monday, the group met at the Corvette Corvette (We think it might be one of the Assembly Plant for a guided tour featuring Corvettes being prepared for use by the production of the 2017 Corvette. Following the tour, we visited the new Motorsports Park to exercise our Corvettes. We didn’t set any track records, but our group really enjoyed this experience, as evidenced by the smiles on each face. A box lunch was furnished to our group as a part of the Museum tour package. Afterwards some of the group departed under the guidance of Arnie Sdano to cruise the Great Smoky Mountains. Arnie reported they had great weather, good road conditions, no speeding tickets, wonderful companionship, and nothing to add to the “Tree of Shame.” They found the Lodge at Telico to be delightful, and the Cherohala Skyway to be the perfect warmup for running the Tail of the Dragon. They all left with a strong desire to return as soon as possible. ~Joe Campbell

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Club members volunteer for Hendrick community service event Answering a call from Hendrick Chevrolet, our club sponsor, several CCKC members joined in a community service event at Crestview Elementary School in Merriam, Kansas. Carol and John Hamblin and Gary McElderry helped set up and feed approximately 420 students and faculty.

June Birthdays June Anniversaries 1—Thelma Hill 4—Marty Tydings 2—Cheri Cox 11—Marilyn & Jeffrey Moss 4—John Sutherland 14—Dianna & Pascal Eason 17—Dobie & Ken Morris 7—Jack Pisano 17—Linda & Darrel Prock 12—Larry Saunders 20—JoAnn & David Wood 19—Jim Kirkpatrick 19—John Shepherd 20—Page Campbell 21—Pascal Eason 24—Katrina Hannah 26—Edward Rose 30—Mike Poirier

May Minutes Chris Shinners, Membership Chair, reports that we have 2 new members; total membership is On Wednesday May 17, 2017 at 7:00pm, the now 185. New members are: Ken Morris and meeting was called to order by President Steve Robert Brockman. Garrett at Uncle Buck’s/Bass Pro Shop. There were approximately 65 members present. Chuck Abbott asked what we could do to get more members to attend our meetings. We had a VP John Hamblin showed us the raffle items for short discussion about it and we recognize that tonight’s raffle. Raffle items were donated by some people just don’t like coming to meetings. Uncle Buck’s, Hendrick, Tom & Barb Kearns and John Hamblin. Activities Chair (Fun Director) Cynthia Sdano told us that in most organizations only 1/3 are active Adam Hoehn, NCM ambassador, gave us a report and that with about 180 members and about 60 on the Corvette Birthday Bash that took place April 26 – 29, 2017 in Bowling Green, KY. He told members present, we are on track. She thanked us about the speakers he heard. He reminded us to event chairs for events of the past month and she use smile.Amazon.com when shopping Amazon so told us of upcoming events and reminded us to that ½ of 1% of our purchase can be donated to check the sign-up sheets. the charity of our choice, hopefully the NCM. All GM Car Show is May 20, 2017 from 8 am – 3 Misty Shelley from our corporate sponsor, pm. This is a non-club event. Hendrick, said they have sold 400 Corvettes and they appreciate our business. They have a great Culver’s Cruise is May 25, 2017 from 5 pm – 7 pm. deal on a 2016 Z51 automatic, white on black with Culver’s is at 8600 W 135th Street in OP. chrome rims. KC Cars & Coffee is on May 27 at Rosanna Square. Their 2017 inventory right now includes a Z51, 4 Meet at 7:15 at McDonald’s at 7124 W 119th Grand Sports and 8 Z06 models. She told us the Street, OP, KS. KCCA show had a great turnout of over 100 people June 4th - CCKC’s Hendrick car show; 8 am – 3 pm. coming through the gate. They hope for a better turnout for our show. Hendrick will be at We are still collecting donations for the raffle. Bloomington Gold and also at Eureka Springs. NCM gave us a gift to auction off at our show. Please refer your friends to them…they do have We were reminded to bring our money so we cars in stock besides the Corvette. can bid on raffle items. John Hamblin reminded us that we now have a credit card Steve Garrett reminded us that if your refer someone who buys a car at Hendrick, both you reader so credit cards are welcome. Chuck and the club will get a $100 referral fee if you let reminded us that in order to park with the them know at the time of the purchase. Corvettes, you must register and pay the registration fee. Steve Garrett told us that he participated in the KCCA show at Hendrick and that although they Jim Juliff is hosting the June 10th – 11th trip to had a great turnout, he wasn’t all that impressed. Ankeny Iowa; this is an overnight trip to view He reminded us that we do need to have a good a private car collection. The collection turnout so PLEASE sign up. consists of all convertibles made by GM from Secretary Julie Dailey obtained approval of the 1912 – 1975; a 250-car collection. The hotel is April 2017 minutes. in Urbandale. Return Sunday morning. Treasurer John Southerland reported the income Tonight is the deadline to sign up and book and expenses for the month. The Treasurer’s your hotel by Friday May 19. report was approved. © 2017 Corvette Club of Kansas City. 6 CCKC Hi Beams

Trip to Jamesport June 17 at 8:30 am: Event Gwen Hill told us that our club made a hosts John and Donna Stevenson. We will visit presentation of over $7000 to St. Michael’s with an Amish furniture store where there is an the primary purpose being to pay for open house. Ice cream. Then we will do lunch transportation. As it happens, veterans can now and then to the bakery. ride the bus for free. St. Michael’s will re-direct the money into ridesharing, excursions with Our next club meeting is June 21st at Uncle Buck’s/Bass Pro Shop. veterans (i.e. to Royals games which will include a ticket and transportation). They are appreciative Culver’s Cruise is June 22, 2017 from 5 pm – 7 and are conscientious of how they are spending pm. the money we donate to them. The 4th of July parade on July 4, 2017. Meet at Ray There was no old business to discuss. Newell’s house for coffee and doughnuts at 8 am. Staging is at 9:30, the parade is at 10 am. New Business: Fred Bybee says he has shelving Please decorate your car. After the parade, for sale, if anyone is interested. lunch at Zarda. Also, remember that Zarda John Hamblin reminded us that we now have gives a 10% discount to seniors. The front small CCKC club flags for sale for $15. See John if room is reserved for our club. We will stage interested. He reminded us that we also now prior to arriving at our line-up spot so that our have a credit card reader. red, white and blue Corvettes will be John Hamblin told us that for a year we have had a staggered and at the head of the group. void as far as having a place where we can get club Our summer picnic will be at Shelter #8 at -embroidered clothing. We didn’t need enough Shawnee Mission Park. Please see the sign up and the supplier didn’t want to deal with such sheet. The pavilion is large enough for 180 small quantities. John now has found someone people. Private parking for up to 63 cars with who will provide clothing items to us. an overflow lot across the road for 33 more Vicki Sinkler reminded us that our car shows are cars. Zarda is catering the picnic. Please bring very important and that as a commitment to our your own (non-alcoholic) drinks as well as an club, members should register. appetizer, chips or dessert to share. We will have prizes and games. Bring a chair, if you Steve Garrett said our guest speaker for tonight wish. After the picnic, Theatre in the Park is called in sick, so there is no guest speaker. The just up the road, for anyone who wishes to speaker will come next month and give a attend the performance. The show will be presentation on detailing. Beauty and the Beast and cost to get in is $$8 Steve reminded us that if we don’t have enough ($6 for kids, 3 and under free). Bring a cars at our Hendrick Car Show that Hendrick may blanket or chair to sit on for the show. wind up combining our show with the KCCA Rogers Arkansas Corvette show is August 25th. Show. Even if you don’t want your car to be judged, please wash it and come to our show. See our website for event flyers for these events. www.corvetteclubkc.com Our raffle collected $156; $25 was deducted for the raffle leaving $131 for our charity. Steve Garrett has a friend at the WWI Museum and suggested we have an event there and invite The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm. our charity, St. Michael’s, to be involved. Respectfully submitted,

SAVE THE DATE Friday December 8 CCKC Annual Christmas Party More details later in the year!

Club officers for 2017: President Steve Garrett 913-980-4083 [email protected] Vice President John Hamblin 913-461-8073 [email protected] Treasurer John Southerland 913-485-8883 [email protected] Secretary Julie Daily 913-488-2275 [email protected] Membership Chris Shinners 913-424-8578 [email protected] Activities Cynthia Sdano 913-271-5504 [email protected] Insurance Barb Kearns 816-225-8049 [email protected] Editor Janice Burkhead 913-669-9497 [email protected]

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CCKC Website: www.Corvetteclubkc.com

National Corvette Museum: http://Corvettemuseum.org/