CAPE FEAR CORVETTES. APRIL 2013

CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENT Tony Caracciolo 910-371-2375 a_caracciolo@bellsouth.net

VICE PRESIDENT Richard Fox rlfox28409@aol.com

TREASURER Greg Stanley

SECRETARY Peter Ziehl 203-376-5391 Peter@chefziehl.com

CAR SHOW CHAIRMAN Gordon Boyd

WEBSITE/WEBMASTER John Talatinian

NEWSLETTER Peter Ziehl 203-376-5391 Peter@chefziehl.com

MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Jim Martin

NCM Ambassador Don Paulson

Facebook Administrators John Talatinian,

Gordon Boyd,

Ken Bomhan,

Publicity Chairman

NEXT CLUB MEETING: May 14th 2013 6:30 p.m.

Jeff Gorden Chevrolet

In the Used Car showroom South College Road, Wilmington NC

MEETING MINUTES April 9th 2013 Call to Order: Tony Caracciolo called the meeting to order at 6:30pm and welcomed 41

members and 3 guests. All 2013 officers were present. Minutes: The minutes as printed in the newsletter were approved without any additions or

corrections.

Financial Report: The March CFC financial status was reported by Greg Stanley the club is on sound financial ground.

Membership status: As of March 31st we have 75 members: 67 Full, 8 Associate. Old Business

The trip to Rockingham Race Track was on March16th and everyone had a great time. 24 corvettes participated in the laps around the track. Something about Gordon Boyd being the

slowest driver and it seems Dom Helms travels to events with his own personal pit crew. And we will be going to Darlington on August 10 to do laps around that track.

Greg then spoke about the trip to the Lake Waccamaw Boys & Girls Home. There were 18 Corvettes and 20 plus people in attendance. The children were happy to receive the gift and

the see the collection of corvettes. The corvettes were parked on the new paved parking area making the owner very happy. There was a tour of the chapel and the office which is in a very old house after which the group walked across the street for a nice lunch. Special thanks to

Greg for organizing the event and to Sandy Fox for shopping and donating a number of the items given to the children,

Sat April 6th was a Cars & Coffee cruise at Red Robin in Mayfair. This is a fun event held the first Saturday of every month and with the nice weather there has been over 100 cars at the

last couple. You will see all type and varieties of cars at this cruise. New Business

April Events, April 20th Vettes Doin’ Charleston the weekend of April 19th and 20th, Saturday April 20th is the Twin River Corvette Club Show in New Bern anyone wanting to

travel together to New Bern meet at the Harris Teeter in Porters Neck at 7:45 with an 8:00 departure. Saturday April 27th is the 22ND Mount Olive Pickle Festival Car Show from 9-4,

Saturday April 20th is the Tri-Beach Cruisers Bash at the Beach in Shallotte. May Events, Saturday May4th is the Cape Fear Cruisers 8th Annual Spring Car Show in Southport and the Southwest High School 5th Annual Car, Truck & Bike Show in

Jacksonville. May 11th is the Coastal Cruisers Classic Car & Truck Show in Wilmington.

May 18,19 are the dates for the Caro Vettes Corvettes shows in Jacksonville, people’s choice on Saturday and judged show on Sunday. Saturday May 18th is the GO Automotive 1st Annual Car Show in Wilmington

Sunday May 19th is the Tri Beach Cruisers Spring Fling in Wilmington. Saturday May 25th is Hotrods & Hamburgers at Ocean Chevy in Shallotte. June Events, Saturday June 1st Corvettes at Myrtle Beach in Myrtle Beach SC.

Saturday June 1st Cars and Coffee in Wilmington Saturday June 15th North Carolina Blueberry Festival Car & Truck Show in Burgaw

John Talatinian spoke about a charity event the Mustang club is planning for May 19th and wanted to know if any members would like to join them he will have additional information at

the next meeting.

Flyers for all events will be in the newsletter.

Family Picnic May 11th.at Moores Creek Battlefield save the date

We will be having our first annual family picnic Saturday May11th at Moores Creek Battle Field in Currie. It will cost $10.00 per person and $5.00 for children 12 and under. It will be a catered event with this menu FRIED CHICKEN & PULLED PORK BBQ, BOILED POTATOES &

BAKED BEANS, HOUSE SALAD, BROWNIES, ICE TEA & LEMONADE Get your checks to Greg Stanley to hold your spot. This is a rain or shine event and we must have your payment to ensure we have food for all those attending.

Club Logo Clothing:

J.R. Best presented two sample jackets with the club logo stitched on the front and a large one stitched on the back. J.R. donated the two jackets to the club and they will be raffled off at the car show in September.

Club logo apparel will be available at Best Uniform Inc., 2716 Exchange Dr., Wilmington (910-791-6050).

Car Show: Gordon Boyd spoke about the car show flyer and had some for distribution and asked all members to take some and distribute them any place they see a corvette.

Ellen Boyd had the car show sponsor letters, please if you know someone that can donate something for the auction please ask them and provide them with a copy of the letter below. Any questions contact Ellen Boyd.

National Corvette Museum:

Don Paulson spoke about the upcoming bash at the museum and about the track project as well as that the museum store will be at Vettes Doin Charleston. The complete report with details can be found in the newsletter

Reminders:

Send your Corvette photos to Webmaster John Talatanian at jtdamage@gmail.com. Tony reminded everyone that Doug Holmgren has information about the track day at NCCAR

on August 3rd Also the Pinehurst event in May is looking to do a Corvette vs. Porsche show on Saturday if

anyone is interested in participating or going to see it.

Next Membership meeting: 6:30PM on May 14thth, at Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Used Car building.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 7:35PM. Afterwards a large group of members

cruised to Carrabba’s Italian Grill for a social gathering and meal.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

We frequently get requests for recommendations for shops to take our Corvettes for various kinds

of work, especially specialty shops that are experienced with older models. If you have had a

good experience and have a recommendation for a specialty shop, please let me know. You can

also write up a little article (see Peter’s below) detailing your experience. They could also make a

good contact as a potential supporter of our Corvette show. Peter has added a “Services and

Classified” page to the newsletter, so if you have a recommendation or items for sale, send the

information to Peter for publication.

Thanks! TC

CAPE FEAR CORVETTES MEMBER SPOT LIGHT Peter Ziehl

As some of you know I have two old corvettes that are powered with modern LS-1 engines. After completing the restoration of both cars I wanted to have them Dyno tuned. With that in

mind at the end of February it was off to National Speed on Gordon road here in Wilmington with both corvettes to get them tuned. The 1966 had an issue with an air intake temperature sensor and once that was repaired the car gained 90 additional rear wheel HP from the tuning

and sensor repair. Putting down 345 RWHP with 355 ft. Lbs. of torque. The 1961had no issues and gained 25 additional HP after the tune and put down 325 RWHP and 340 ft. Lbs.

of torque. Every one at National Speed was very professional and treated me and my corvettes with the utmost respect. I would recommend them for tuning or upgrade work on any car.

.

1961 on the Dyno Rollers 1966 on the Dyno rollers

MAY BIRTHDAYS

5 Mike Hagler

12 Ronnie Rhodes

14 Jon Mason

15 Dori Dohrmann

20 John Fort

20 Carl Robinson

23 Don Helms

26 Joe Craig

29 David Compe

I will work on getting a list of everyone’s birthday and updating

this with names as quickly as I can. Please e-mail Jim Martin (JMarti2148@aol.com) the day and

month of you’re and your spouse/ significant other birthdays

I will be looking for items to populate the newsletter with so any corvette or major personal news you want to share with the members please e-mail me. Also any information you have about upcoming events please forward for the events calendar. And please if you go to a corvette event take some pictures and write a short note about it and send them to me Thank you Peter

CAPE FEAR CORVETTES

CALENDAR OF EVENTS APRIL

Sat. 20 Twin River CC Spring Corvette Display

Fri-Sat 19-20 Vettes Doin Charleston Corvette Show

Sat. 20 Rims On the River see website www.rimsontheriver.com

Sat 27 Mount Olive Pickle Festival Car Show

Sat 27 Bash at the Beach Car Show, Shallotte

MAY

Sat. 4 Cape Fear Cruisers Car & Truck Show Southport

Sat. 4 Southwest High School Car, Truck & Bike Show

Sat. 4 Cars & Coffee Schaeffer BMW 4920 New Centre Dr

Tues 7 Cape Fear Corvettes Monthly Meeting

Sat. 11 Moore's Creek Park CFC Family Picnic

Sat. 11 Cruise For The Kids Classic Car & Truck Show

Sat. 18 Caro-Vettes People’s Choice Car Show

Sat. 18 Go Automotive Car Show

Sun. 19 Caro-Vettes NCCC Corvette Concourse

Sun. 19 Tri-Beach Cruisers Spring Fling Jeff Gordon Chevrolet

Sat. 25 Hotrods & Hamburgers Ocean Chevy RT17 Shallotte

Fri 31 Corvettes at Myrtle Beach Preshow Party

JUNE

Sat 1 Corvettes at Myrtle Beach Show at Broadway at the Beach

Sat 1 Cars & Coffee

Tues 4 Cape Fear Corvettes Monthly Meeting

Sat5 8 Asphalt Ventures Zoom and Vroom Photo Shoot and Track Day

Sat. 15 North Carolina Blueberry Festival Car & Truck Show, Burgaw

See Flyers for details on these events

SPRING CORVETTE

DISPLAY

Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Place: Joe Alcoke Chevrolet;

3405 Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Boulevard

(Hwy 17 South),

New Bern, NC

No Entry Fee

Door Prizes

Dash Plaques

Hot Dogs, Chips & Beverage to

Participants

All Proceeds will be donated to Charity

50/50 Drawing

For More Information, contact

Willard West, Jr. at (252) 633-3408

or wwjr8@embarqmail.com Sponsored By

And Joe Alcoke Chevrolet

Twin Rivers Corvette Club

Spring Corvette display

April 20, 2013 10AM to 3PM Located at Joe Alcoke Chevrolet & Truck Center

3405 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Blvd (Hwy 17)

New Bern, N.C.

NO Entry Fees

Door Prizes

Dash Plaques

50/50 Drawing

Hot Dogs, Chips, & Beverage To All Participants

*All Proceeds Will Be Donated To Charity*

_____________________________________________________

REGISTRATION FORM Registration 9AM to 12 Noon

Name________________________________________

Address_______________________________________

City ___________________ State _____________ Zip________

Phone__________________ E Mail ________________________

Year_________ Color__________ Coupe____ Convertible ____

I am a member of ___________________________ Corvette Club. Liability Clause: Participants of this event, by execution of this form, release and discharge the Twin Rivers Corvette Club, and Joe

Alcoke Auto & Truck Center, their offices, directors, members, employees and anyone connected with the presentation of this car display,

from any & all known and unknown damages, injuries, losses, judgment and/or claims from any causes whatsoever that may be suffered

by any participate to person or property.

Signature/Date _____________________________________

Please mail or e-mail this form to:

Willard West Jr.

PO Box 1022 Call (252) 633-3408

New Bern, NC 28563 E-mail: wwjr8@embarqmail.com

Sponsored by Joe Alcoke Chevrolet

CAPE FEAR CORVETTES FIRST ANNUAL FAMILY PICNIC

DATE; SATURDAY MAY 11TH TIME; 11:00-3:00

COST; $10.00 PER PERSON, KIDS 12 and UNDER $5.00 LOCATION; MOORES CREEK NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD

40 PATRIOTS HALL DRIVE CURRIE, NORTH CAROLINA 28435

THIS WILL BE AN ALL INCLUDE CATERED PARTY

MENU FRIED CHICKEN & PULLED PORT BBQ BOILED POTATOES & BAKED BEANS

HOUSE SALAD BROWNIES

ICE TEA & LEMON AID SAVE YOU SPOT BY SENDING YOUR CHECK TO

Greg Stanley 2015 Woodwind Drive Leland, NC 28451

Feel free to bring guests and this is a rain or shine event as the

Battle field has a large covered place for us.

All checks must be received by May 7th If you want to bring other drinks or food please feel free to

Alcohol may not be brought to the battlefield.

CARO-VETTES CORVETTE CLUB

Presents

NCCC Sanction CA356-0002 Host: Caro-Vettes Corvette Club

Location: Marine Chevrolet,

1408 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC

Saturday May 18th

5:30 P.M. –Car Show Registration & Corvette Cleanup

Sunday May 19th 8:00 A.M. – Concours Registration

11:30 A.M. - Drivers Meeting (Cleaning Stops)

12:00 Noon - Judging Begins

4:30 P.M. – Awards Presentation at Marine Chevrolet

AWARDS FOR 1ST

, 2ND

& 3RD

PLACE IN EACH “C” CLASS

“BEST IN SHOW” AWARDS

Information: Jim Roddy, (910) 389-8914/455-8511 or Chris Fountain, (910) 376-2072/455-2121

Pre-Registration Fee: $10.00 (Until 4 May 2013): Registration Fee: $15.00 (After 4 May 2013)

National Council of Corvette Clubs Judging & Rules applies for this Sanctioned Event

Complete registration form for each Corvette entered and make checks payable to:

Caro-Vettes Corvette Club

Mail To: P.O. Box 1654, Jacksonville, NC 28540

NAME: CLUB:

ADDRESS:

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: DATE:

NCCC# VETTE YEAR: COLOR:

SIGNATURE: MODEL: E-MAIL: FEE ENCLOSED: $

Note: First 30 Corvettes registered guaranteed Indoor placement for event

Presents

Concours d’ Elegance XXXI NCCC Sanction CA356-0001 Host: Caro-Vettes Corvette Club

Location: Marine Chevrolet, 1408 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28546

Saturday 18 May

3:30 P.M. –Concours Registration Opens

5:30 P.M. – Corvettes Inside/Cleaning until 6:30 P.M.

Sunday 19 May 8:00 A.M. – Concours Registration Re-Opens

11:30 A.M. – Drivers Meeting (Cleaning Stops)

12:00 Noon - Judging Begins

3:30 P.M. – Awards Presentation at Marine Chevrolet

National Council of Corvette Clubs Judging & Rules applies for this Sanctioned Event

Classes: Concours Prepared (Stock) * Race Prepared * Modified (4 - 15 Major Modifications)

Custom (16 Major Modifications) * Street/ Show *Wash & Show (No under hood judging)

Awards: 1st, 2

nd & 3

rd Place per NCCC Rules

Special Awards: Best Paint, Best Engine, Best Interior, Dealers Choice, BEST IN SHOW

Dash Plaques first 75 cars Door Prizes Lodging/Hospitality Room: Fairfield Inn

121 Circuit Lane, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Independent Judges 50/50 Raffles **Rate $109+ Tax until 4 May

(910)938-4499

Hospitality room ** Saturday 18 May ** Fairfield Inn 6:30 – 1100 P.M.

Questions: Jim Roddy, (910) 389-8914/455-8511 or Chris Fountain (910) 376-2072/455-2121

Proceeds from this event will be donated to a LOCAL Charity

Mail Forms & Fees to: Caro-Vettes Corvette Club, PO Box 1654, Jacksonville, NC 28540

REGISTRATION FOR CORVETTE CLASSIC XXXI

NAME: CLUB:

ADDRESS: HOST CLUB: Caro-Vettes, Inc.

CITY: STATE: ZIP:

PHONE: NCCC#

DATE: YEAR: COLOR:

SIGNATURE: CLASS

E-MAIL CONCOURS ENTRY FEE: $25.00 Per Vehicle

DISPLAY ONLY: $10.00 Received by 4 May 2013: $20.00 VENDORS FEE: $75.00 “FOR SALE CORRAL”: $10.00

NOTE: FIRST 30 CORVETTES GUARANTEED INDOOR SHOW SPACES

April 9, 2013

Dear Sponsor,

I am contacting you on behalf of the Cape Fear Corvettes’ Club located in Wilmington, North Carolina. We are

currently making preparations for our Sixth Annual Corvette Car Show, to be held on September 15, 2013. The

show will be held at Jeff Gordon Chevrolet in Wilmington, North Carolina.

We are asking for your support as we secure items for our charity auction and door prizes for the car show. We

would greatly appreciate any product or gift certificate you can donate.

This year we are again partnering with AARP and plan to donate all net proceeds raised from the show to AARP

and Jeff Gordon’s “Drive to End Hunger”. Drive to End Hunger is a multi-year commitment to solve the problem

of hunger in America, particularly among the more than six million older Americans who face the threat of hunger

each day. Our fundraising efforts include an auction and a 50/50 raffle. We are currently working with AARP and

our local food bank, The Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC, to organize a food drive in conjunction with the

show. Last year we raised over $4,400.00 and donated 300 pounds of food to our local food bank. That provided

over 25,000 meals to the hungry in Wilmington.

As a sponsor, your name will be posted on a Sponsor Board at the car show, for all participants and spectators to

see. Additionally, a list of all sponsors will be included with each door prize given to all participants.

I am collecting items at my home address, so I would ask if you could send all items to the address listed below. If

you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the phone number I have provided, or send me an email at

the address below.

Ellen Boyd

4304 Gatewood Court

Wilmington, NC 28405

Phone # (910) 508-4348 email address: gboyd1@ec.rr.com

Thank you in advance for supporting our show and our club. It would not be possible for us to have a successful

show without sponsors like you.

Ellen Boyd

Member - Cape Fear Corvettes

Door Prize and Auction Chairperson 2013

Services and Classified Section

Need work on your Corvette AUTO TECH

They have vast experience on C3/C4 vettes 3616 Carolina Beach Rd. Wilmington, NC 28412 ph.: (910) 392-8620 fax: (910) 392-0534

FOR SALE Set of race ramps only used a couple times

Great for working on your Corvettes

New Retail Price $352 get these for only $200 or BO Call Peter at 203-376-5391 or E-mail ChefPeter@ec.rr.com

If you have a service you want listed here or want to sell something send an email to Chefpeter@ec.rr.com to be included in this section