NSW Corvette Club Magazine May 2020
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NSW CORVETTES unlimited car club inc. PUT THE " STING" BACK INTO LIFE Covid-19 Protection! MAY 2020 ANNUAL EVENTS 2020 TH TH NELSON BAY (WEEKEND) FRIDAY 7 – SUNDAY 9 FEBRUARY TH TH NATIONAL CONVENTIONAnnual EventsFRIDAY 10 – MONDAY 13 APRIL SOUTH AUSTRALIA GENERAL MOTORS GM DAY SUNDAY 3RD MAY (ORGANISED BY THE CADILLAC CLUB) PENRITH MUSEUM OF FIRE MEATSTOCK BBQ WARS FRIDAY 1ST – SUNDAY 3RD MAY SYDNEY SHOWGROUND – OLYMPIC PARK HOMEBUSH WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA SATURDAY 2ND – SUNDAY 3RD MAY ILLAWARRA AIRPORT – ALBION PARK CHRISTMAS IN JULY JULY - DATE T.B.A CMC SHANNONS SYDNEY CLASSIC AUGUST - DATE T.B.A EASTERN CREEK BRASS MONKEY RUN AUGUST - DATE T.B.A CLUB’S SHOW & SHINE AUGUST - DATE T.B.A BEROWRA WATERS LUNCH RUN SEPTEMBER - DATE T.B.A PORT MACQUARIE (WEEKEND) SEP – OCT - DATE T.B.A BATHURST Supercars THURSDAY 8TH – SUNDAY 11TH OCTOBER ON HOLDRD TH CHROMEFEST FRIDAY 23 – SUNDAY 25 OCTOBER THE ENTRANCE JAMBEROO CAR SHOW & FAMILY SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER FUN DAY TH TH COATES HIRE NEWCASTLE 500 FRIDAY 4 – SUNDAY 6 DECEMBER SOAR & ROAR DECEMBER - DATE T.B.A SMSP - EASTERN CREEK END OF YEAR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION DECEMBER - DATE T.B.A Phone 9477 2000 132 George Street, HORNSBY 2 2020 COMMITTEE Executive Committee President Bob Fitzsimmons 0408 234 438 [email protected] Bob Vice President Tony Charlton 0416 007 582 [email protected] Secretary Belinda Ford 0409 419 360 [email protected] ◊ Founded 1980 ◊ Treasurer Doug Ford Tony 0452 506 450 Sister Club of Free State [email protected] Corvette Club Maryland U.S.A. Committee 1. Mandy Caprin [email protected] CLUB ADDRESS Events Co-ordinator 0409 668 341 NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc. Belinda PO Box 1044 2 Cathy Tullock [email protected] GREEN VALLEY NSW 2168 0400 426 917 3. Charlie Micallef [email protected] MEETINGS 0432 283 263 1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH 4. Rhonda Wilson [email protected] The New Brighton Golf Club Welfare Officer 0411 546 299 43 Brickmakers Drive Moorebank Doug Meetings commence at 8.00 pm 5. Jim Carruthers [email protected] All members, children and visitors welcome Southern Delegate 0402 016995 6. Ray Smith [email protected] MEMBERSHIP FEES 0412 469 275 MEMBERSHIP DUE 30TH JUNE COST $75 PER ANNUM 7. Margaret Fisher [email protected] 0411 436 565 Mandy 8. Paul Tullock [email protected] ADVERTISING RATES 0412 250 875 Per annum Full Page $900 Peter Cox 0438 323744 1/2 Page $600 Northern Delegate [email protected] 1/4 Page $300 Business card $90 Vicki Micallef 0432 283 204 Stock Controller [email protected] Cathy MAGAZINE Printed by Copy-Set Service 0423 251121 Jorge Vazquez (02) 9684 1790 Club Plate Registrar [email protected] E: [email protected] CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME Editor Karin Ross T (02) 9684 1790 F (02) 9684 1731 Contact Editor [email protected] Charlie Deadline for reports and articles Web [email protected] is COB Monday of week prior to Technical Advisors: Geoff Eaton 0417 473 492 Steve Rosenfels 0418 602 079 meeting night. Stephen Sharkey 0439 901 560 www.nswcorvettes.com.au GM Rep Bob Sauers 0475 799 774 Vicki All advertising material is accepted on the understanding that is does not contravene the Trade Practice Act. No responsibility is accepted by the NSW Corvette Club for statements made or the failure of any product or service to give satisfaction. Inclusion of any advertisement shall not be construed as an endorsement by the New South Wales Corvettes Ray Unlimited Car Club. Steve Geoff Bob Jorge Please note EFT payments can be made to Club’s offical account which is LIFE MEMBERS: “New South Wales Corvettes Maurie Mouyat, Steve Busuttil, Frank Rejtano, Stephen Browne, Les Teefy Unlimited Car Club, Inc” BSB 112 879; A/C 043316814 Paul Margaret 3 4 Message Hello to you all, I trust you are all keeping well and of course dealing with the pandemic restrictions. There is a strong indication from governments that the restrictions will soon start to be lifted. Indeed, most likely will be already started by the time you read this magazine. It's going to be interesting to see just how our society has changed permanently after this Covid-19 break out! Returning to the so-called 'normality' we had is not going to be a quick transition. We all still need to be aware of the environment we are in and keep that 1.5 metres separation for the foreseeable future. Plans are being presented to start the club opening, so we will be prepared for the time we can get back on the road. H Plate Regos. Those members who have vehicles on H plates that are due for rego in the next few months, when you have your pink slip contact us to complete your paperwork. BOB FITZSIMMONS From the Trea$ury Department ... 5 Hello Everyone, Not much to report as there are no events at this stage. I would like to ask members to email me for the next month’s magazine to give us a brief run down and maybe a pic of anything that you have done to your vette whilst we have been in lockdown. As we all know it is very hard to just admire your vette no matter how good it looks in your garage, unfortunately there is no sub- stitute for getting your vette out on the road. This is what I have been doing to my vette as well as cleaning it. 1. Make sure it starts every time … 2. Open up the throttle to annoy any close neighbours. 3. Drive said Vette round the block with window open waving at any one that cares to look. 4. When returning home slowly approach the garage with accelerator slightly activated more than usual (this works really well when neutral is selected!) Seriously , if anyone has done anything to their vette (doesn’t matter how small), whilst in lock down and would like to share it with fellow club members and for us to post in the magazine next month, please contact me at my email address. Cheers everyone , Keep smiling, it won’t be long now. Cheers Tony Secretary's Report Hi Car Clubbers Once again due to the current state of COVID 19 restrictions, the monthly meetings have been put on hold, however, we will continue to collaborate and get the magazine to you. I was recently advised of changes to the QCC Committee as below: QCC Committee: President: Brad Stumer Vice President/Events Co-ordinator: Don Campbell Secretary: Nick Ladell Treasurer: Lorna Mihill If you would like a copy of the official notification let me know. Stay safe, wash your hands and stay connected. BELINDA. 25yr Membership ... Peter DELANEY 1995 6. Les TEEFY Victor GOBBO Wayne ROWLEY Richard JAGGER Stuart MATTHEWS Tony CHARLTON Sue EATON Umit KARABAY Bob SAUERS Chris ROYER Patrick WARD David ZILM “We have been Zip customers since we began our Corvette experience over 6 years ago. Zip has performed more than a few upgrades and added accessories to our Corvettes and we couldn’t be more pleased. Thanks for all you do, Zip!” - Steve & Brenda Powell Corvette Parts and Accessories since 1977 CALL OR ORDER ONLINE 1-800-962-9632 Int: 1-804-746-2290 Corvettes are all we do. www.zip-corvette.com Free Catalogs: www.zip-corvette.com/catalogs 7 A few pics from Convention - by Doug Whilst having breakfast one morning at the Convention, I met this bird! You r journey starts here With almost 30 years experience in the travel industry, I can make your holiday a unique travel experience. I can also look after any of your business travel needs and am available by phone, email or in person. Debra Mavin Your Personal Travel Manager 0418 732 557 E: [email protected] travelmanagers.com.au/DebraMavin Part of the House of Travel Group ACN 113 085 626 Member: IATA, AFTA, CLIA 8 9 From the North (cont'd) Hi Northerners, The news from the north is that there is absolutely nothing happening! I have heard from some that their vettes have been polished almost back to the gel coat but that was not me! Girls and Boys, I'm here to tell you there has to be more to 1 life and if you get those machines too shiney, you won't want to take them out if they are too clean and sparkling when the word comes to 'release the beasts!' All the people I have heard from are in good order and managing all those things that Codgers, young and old, have to face up to like: Putting in new body parts; keeping ahead of the bits not working properly; keeping all the bits moving and generally getting ready to launch when there are some social distancing rules that allow us to get our machines cruising up the road. Did I say 'cruising'?????? Not a very popular word at the moment; maybe we should be 2 thinking of some new words to use! Pete is open to suggestions. I have been searching back in the files as far back as 2012 for a few old photos. There may be a special prize for the first to name the spots and extra surprises if you can nominate the years! Cheers, Pete 0438 323 744 Do you know where these photos were taken? 3 Name event and year for special priz- es! Fine Print: (judge's decision is final!) 5 4 10 From the North (cont'd) NAME THAT PHOTO: Place and year (cont'd) 6 Please email me your 'guesses' for a chance to win something special! Pete 11A15 Argyle Arncliffe Street, Street Arncliffe Arncliffe 2205 2205 .