2012 All Corvette Show Recap

The show was a wonderful success! We had an estimated 4000 spectators in to see approximately 180 corvettes including 8 1953, '54, and '55s. Many people were astounded by the gathering of early C-1s saying they had never seen so many together at once. Hy-vee Catering brought in food and drinks for sale and we had Klein's Funnel Cakes for dessert. The National Corvette Museum came with a truck load of apperal, souvenirs, and cleaning supplies and were very happy with sales, even selling out of some things. We raised quite a bit of money with the bike, TV, and 50/50 raffles and the silent auction with the excellent Husker memoribilia being among the most popluar items. More information about the show will be available after the meeting where I'm sure Bill Z. will crunch the numbers for us. There are some photos posted with more to follow at Club Photos.

Carlisle Wrap-Up

Roger Keetle sent this article in to give us all an idea of the magnificence of Corvettes at Carlisle, it has some great pictures and reporting.

http://www.corvetteonline.com/race-coverage/car-shows/carlisle-2012-inside-the-worlds-largest-corvette-show/

From the President

Notes from the September Meeting

#1   We've got eight students interested in the club's scholarship program.  Which is good and bad because we are only giving out four @ $500 each. So the scholarship committee has some tough work to do.  Kudos to Jerry Boden for getting those kids apply.

#2  The Car Show can still use any new/unused items you might want to donate for door prizes or the silent auction.  You can personally take the items to Al & Candace Klaasmeyers -- or you can bring them to the car show on Sun. Sept. 23rd. If you are bringing an item to the show PLEASE call or write Al/Candace ahead of time so they can put your item on the list. Thanks!

#3 The Shriners Transportation Fund can use our help if any of us are thinking about going out to eat on the 3rd Tues. of September, October, or November. Check club calendar. Greenfield's restaurant at Hwy 2 & S. 86th St. (across the street south of the South Walmart) is donating a portion of all the meals sold between 4:30-8:30pm.  This money helps pay for getting kids to Shiners Childrens Hospital in Minneapolis.  Bring your Corvette if possible as a show of support for the Shriners Corvette group who's behind this great effort for a good cause.  So if you're looking for a place to go out for dinner next Tuesday the 18th consider spending your dough at Greenfield's.

#4  Another good cause that we as Corvetters can help out is a fundraiser for the "Wounded Warrior" project.  Sat. Oct.13th Noon-4pm take your Vette to the Tack Room @ 14th & Cornhusker Hwy. (check out www.woundedwarriorproject.org  to understand what they do to help Veterans put their lives back together after they've given their all for you & me!).  

#5  Ted Hughes is willing to host us at his fantastic garage for our next NCA Social on Wed. Sept. 26th.  Meet at Ted's at 7pm.  At the meeting it was decided everyone should have dinner on their own at wherever (R.O.'s in downtown Seward, or the Dairy Queen not far from Ted's, or at home) then get together to socialize at Ted's.

#6  John Schmidt did 196 mph to win 1st place at the 1-mile run at the SORC!  Congrats John! -Wow!  He said "The road gets very narrow at the speed."

#7  Today is Sharon McGinn's BIRTHDAY.  And every birthday is a blessing.  As Billy Crystal used to say on SNL " Better to look good - than to feel good...and you look mavvv-a-lus darling!"  Keep up the good work and your positive attitude Sharon.  Happy Birthday again!

Laterrrrrr,
Kc

The Garage Social

Hello From your Show Chairman:

Hope you are all excited about the Social for Wednesday night at the  "Garage Sports Bar & Grill ".  Just a reminder that the location is 48th & Highway 2...Near Earl May.   The Time to arrive is around 6:00-6:15.   Good time to visit & meet new friends.  Plan to sit down at around 6:30.

Terry Wagner & I will be helping you park your Corvette on the East side of the building. There will be reserved parking for us. We will have our NCA banner up and displayed proudly!!

I have a few interesting door prizes to spice up the gathering.   The last time that we did this, there were around 40 Corvettes there.  Tell your fellow
members to bring their car.    We Want to Break That Record.  Weather will be beautiful and  cooler!!

See you Wednesday!!!!!

Heinz, the owner said he might have some "Good Food Specials"
He also is one of our more giving Sponsors. (  Around 300.00 )
He is excited about us coming!!    The Atmosphere is pretty good.

Thanks a lot

Bill Zuspan
Show Chairman 2012
NCA

Terry Wagner
Vice-president
NCA