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PO Box 3033

York, PA 17402

YCCC is proud to support the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation

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The York County Children’s Advocacy

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THE VETTE GAZETTE

Member - National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC)

President: Michael Navecky*

Vice President: Luke Simpson*

Governor: Scott Fredericks*

Treasurer: Tom Savoie*

Secretary: Jim Thumser *

Membership: Colleen Schaumann*

Publications: Linda Fredericks*

Program Chair: Mike Boyer*

WOT** Chair: Tom Ranc

Parade Coord: Barb Boyer

Club Liaison: VACANT

2018 Club Officers

*Voting Members of our Board of Directors

**Wide Open Throttle

Web Site

http://www.york-vette.org

Face book Page

https://www.facebook.com/yorkcorvette

Club Address

York County Corvette Club P.O. Box 3033

York, PA 17402

Membership Meetings

2nd Wednesday Each Month @ 7:00 p.m.

The Great American Saloon

20 Dairyland Square, Red Lion

(717) 246-9548

Club Sponsor

Thornton Chevrolet 180 S. Main Street

Manchester, PA 17345 717/266-8800 or 866/966-8800

VOLUME 62 May 2018 ISSUE 05

CLUB CHARITIES The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation

and the York County Children’s Advocacy

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Words from President REV UP YOUR ENGINES

With the start of May things will really be picking up. There will be all the usual shows and events to par-ticipate in along with a few events to celebrate the clubs 50th anniversary. What a milestone.

As I write this the Pocono trip is about to take place. What a great experience. I would encourage every-one to do this at least once. Thank you to Tom Ranc, Ed Heindel and the rest of the W.O.T. team for

putting this event together for the club. They do a first class job.

The club just participated in the Spring Carlisle Auto Auction. Thanks go to Program Director Mike Boyer for the coordination and to everyone who helped to drive and push for this 3 day event. YCCC has estab-lished a relationship with Corvettes of Buffalo and special thanks go out to this Buffalo, NY club who sent 10 members down to participate in the auction representing YCCC. Everyone did a wonderful job and we

hope to see them again soon.

Our club’s Thornton Corvette Fun Show is Saturday May, 5th. Come on out a have some fun and show some support for both YCCC and our sponsor Thornton Chevrolet.

We’ve had some new members join the club recently. Please take time to introduce yourself and wel-come them to the club. We’re all here because we enjoy the camaraderie our joint interest in Corvettes bring. We’re always looking for new members to share in the enjoyment we all experience in Corvette

ownership and YCCC membership.

As we continue throughout the year, take time to pray for and stay in contact with members and their families that may be in poor health or just need someone to talk too. If you are aware of someone who

has been under the weather, give them a call and say hi and let Luke or one of the other board members know.

Lastly remember my theme, let’s have fun and drive those Corvettes.

Your friend and President, Mike Navecky

Cell: 717-817-3040

manavecky@wagman.com

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YCCC Membership Meeting— Apr 11, 2018

Call To Order – President Navecky called the

meeting to order at 7:01pm.

Agenda – Approved as distributed.

Minutes from previous meeting – Approved as

written.

Treasurer’s Report – Tom Savoie – See Treasurer’s

report for full details. Motion – To approve Treasur-

er’s report as presented, seconded, approved.

President’s Report – Mike Navecky – Mike men-

tioned that Topper Noel had knee replacement sur-

gery last week. He is home now and doing well.

Mike also reported that YCCC received Thank You

notes from each of the seven York County Scholar-

ship Pageant Titleholders who rode with us in the St.

Patrick’s Day parade. The pageant also made a $70

contribution to YCCC for use with our charities.

Vice President’s Report – Luke Simpson – Luke men-

tioned that he is having a fruit basket sent to Top-

per. It will be delivered tomorrow, April 12.

Luke mentioned that YCCC will again be judging cars

at this year’s Corvettes at Carlisle. If any member

would like to help with this judging but has not done

so previously, contact Luke and tell him you are in-

terested. If need be, Luke will setup a judging semi-

nar for any member interested.

Steve Vrabel reported that the Annual Awards ban-

quet committee stayed within budget while deliver-

ing a very successful banquet. One hundred dinners

were served to our members. President Navecky

thanked Steve and his committee for their hard work

and a job well done.

NCCC Governor’s Report – Scott Fredericks – The

Thornton Show is scheduled for Saturday May 5,

2018. Vince Leto, Show Chairman, gave a brief up-

date. Vince felt that a theme was needed for the

show. This year’s theme is “Corvettes Keep Us

Young”. Vince’s son provided the artwork for the

theme. We will auction the artwork at this year’s

show.

Scott reported that NCCC mailed the 2018 Member-

ship cards. All members should now have the new

card. If not, see Scott.

Membership Report – Colleen Schaumann – 60

members attended this evenings meeting. 41 peo-

ple dined. Colleen introduced 4 perspective mem-

bers to the membership. The membership voted on

these new members and all were accepted for mem-

bership. The new members are John Smith, Gary

Stine, and Brenda and Allan Brandhofer. Congratula-

tions and welcome to the York County Corvette Club.

Program Chairman’s Report – Mike Boyer – Last mi-

nute announcement. This Saturday is the Amish

Mud Sale (enchanting). YCCC will meet at the RT 74

Rutter’s (Collinsville) at 8:00am and caravan to the

mud. Don’t bring the Corvette, unless you have one

of the new 4 wheel drive versions.

YCCC defeated CVCC in the March 25 bowling chal-

lenge held at Colony Park Lanes in York. A good time

was had by all. The clubs had dinner together after

the bowling. The next bowling challenge involves

YCCC and the Lancaster County Corvette Club. This

event is scheduled for April 22, 2:30pm at Colony

Park Lanes in York. Don’t forget the weekly YCCC

bowling night every Thursday at Laser Lanes from 6

to 8 pm. Cost is $9.

The next ice cream run is scheduled for May 4.

Watch for a Google Group detailing departure loca-

tion and time.

The Spring Carlisle Auction is being held April 19 –

April 21. The club needs volunteer drivers and push-

ers for Thursday 2 -10pm, Friday 2 – 10pm, and Sat-

urday 10am – 10pm .The club needs at least 15

members available for each day.

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YCCC Membership Meeting— Apr 11, 2018

The club receives a $1000 donation from Carlisle for

our participation.

The Thornton Show is scheduled for May 5, 2018.

Registration begins at 9:00am. If you have not regis-

tered yet, please send your registration in. Vince has

promised NO RAIN for this year’s event.

The May 12 Heritage Run to Philadelphia is SOLD

OUT. Depart from the Sheraton behind Round the

Clock Diner at 7:00am. Plan to be there by 6:45am.

YCCC “Thank A Cop” day is a go. On Monday, May

21, members of YCCC will deliver donuts to the 22

Police Precincts in York County and personally thank

the officers for their service to our communities.

Motion – To approve the expenditure of $500 to

cover the cost of the donuts – seconded, passed.

Mike is looking for volunteers to deliver the donuts.

Saturday May 26, 2018 1st Annual Lonny Gordon

Benefit Custom Car Show. There is no preregistration

for the show. Registration is from 8-10:30am. Show

time from 10:30am-3:00pm. This is an all car show

not limited to Corvettes. Rain date is Monday May

28. YCCC will meet at the Wrightsville Rutter’s and

caravan to the show field. Watch for more info on

meeting time.

The Walker YCCC Picnic is scheduled for June 9.

BYOB and chairs. The Walkers will provide the main

courses, however, everyone is requested to bring a

covered dish to share with club members. The party

begins at 2:00pm. Signup sheets will be available. As

a heads up. This event may also include the taking of

the drone picture of 60 of our cars forming a 50 to

commemorate our 50th anniversary and provide a

picture for the back page of the fall issue of Blue

Bars. If this happens, we may have to show up at the

photo site several hours earlier. More info to follow.

June 10. Perryville, MD Car Show. The show is held

at a Veteran’s Hospital in Perryville, MD. The resi-

dents are delightful and look forward to this event. It

is worthwhile to participate. Signup sheets are avail-

able.

June 16, 2018 is the date for Thunder on the River in

Columbia, PA. This is a car show and street fair.

YCCC will meet at the Rutter’s in Wrightsville at

7:30am and caravan to Columbia, PA.

The club picnic, aka Pig Roast, is scheduled for Au-

gust 11. No rain this year.

Reminder. Ocean City, NJ “Day-At-The Beach Cor-

vette Style” is scheduled for September 23, 2018.

Members must register individually on line and then

signup on a signup sheet at a future meeting. Mike

will reserved a block of rooms at our “usual resting

place” in OC just off the boardwalk. Watch for future

announcements.

The Market’s at Shrewsbury Show is scheduled for

Saturday July 7, 2018. Watch for future announce-

ments.

George Trocki, Chairman of the Corvette’s for Chip

Show announced the committee’s April 18 Kick Off

meeting to be held at Meadow Hill Family Restaurant

beginning at 6:30pm. The committee invites any

YCCC member who may be interested in participating

in the show, to attend the meeting and see what’s

going on. The CFC show is scheduled for November

4, 2018 at the Carlisle Expo Center.

Parade Coordinator’s Report – Barb Boyer – YCCC

was very well represented at the 2018 St. Patrick’s

Day parade. We entered 23 cars in 3 different cate-

gories in the parade.

We have two parades on May 28, Memorial Day. We

will need 4 to 6 cars for the West York Parade and 25

cars for the Red Lion Parade. Signup sheets are avail-

able. Details to follow.

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YCCC Membership Meeting— Apr 11, 2018

YCCC has been invited to participate in a parade in

Tower City, PA on June 30, 2018. This parade is for a

city celebration. Watch Google Groups and future

meetings for more details.

The 4th of July parade in New Freedom is scheduled

for July 7. Our club has participated in this parade

for the last couple of years. It’s a very good parade

and the people turn out. We are permitted to toss

candy from our cars. This parade follows the Mar-

kets at Shrewsbury Show. We caravan from the

Amish Markets to the parade in New Freedom. After

the parade, we have dinner as a group at Seven Res-

taurant in New Freedom.

Open For Discussion From The Floor – Barb Gary

asked Scott Fredericks if the NCCC cards we received

in the mail are for one year or multiple years. Scott

replied that the cards we just received are for one

year, 2018 only. The NCCC is looking into issuing

multi-year cards in 2019.

Barb Gary reported that the proposed Membership

Book celebrating our 50th year may cost $800 for

printing. Barb asked for a motion to approve this

expenditure. Motion – authorize Barb Gary to

spend up to $1000 on the printing of the Member-

ship Book – seconded, passed.

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From the Governor

Hello YCCC Members,

As the car show season quickly leaps upon us, here are a few

tips to keep in mind to have a stressful free and fun filled show:

(1) Be sure to have your NCCC Club Card available at all times

(this is the card with your NCCC number on it) at the show

so you can quickly and correctly get your points and get

attendance for the show.

(2) The Governor of that show has approx. 2-3 weeks to add

the results of the show (the points) to the NCCC database.

Be patient waiting on your points please.

(3) If the car show has games or other activities that are being

played for the sanctions, please be sure to play and sign in

at each “station”. This will be how you will earn your

points. Bel Air’s show a few weeks ago had a game for each

sanction that had to be played. Not all shows do this but

some do.

(4) Even if you are pre-registered for a show, once you get on

the show grounds, you will still need to go to the registra-

tion area to sign in and get your info and goody bags (if ap-

plicable). This goes for ALL shows including those that YCCC

hosts.

(5) Please be sure to sign the waiver at each show if there is

one. This is usually found at the registration area or when

you enter the show grounds. This waiver is for NCCC and

their insurance company. YCCC will have waivers at all 4

shows.

(6) Be sure to bring your camera and lawn chairs to each show.

Most shows do not offer seating or sitting areas.

(7) Be sure to keep a record of what shows that you attended.

Mistakes do happen sometimes inadvertently with a key-

stroke or handwriting is difficult to read. This can be a quick

way to correct any errors.

Some other info of importance:

(1) The Corvettes For Chip Show is now included in the “Perfect

Attendance” since we are hosting the show. So there is a

total of 4 shows now (Thornton’s, Shrewsbury, Corvettes at

Carlisle and Corvettes For Chip). We encourage all mem-

bers to come out and give us a hand at each of the shows.

Perfect attendance is counted towards the annual banquet

and if you will receive a free meal or not.

(2) If you happen to receive a completed membership applica-

tion packet from a perspective member, be sure that both

pages of the YCCC application (2 pages) and the NCCC appli-

cation (1 page) are present. These can be given to our

Membership Director, Colleen Schaumann. These are im-

portant to ensure that the completed info can be added to

the membership directory, added to the next newsletter

and that the Governor can properly submit it to NCCC with-

out delay.

(3) Please be sure to check out the events page here in the

newsletter for a lot more shows (and points) that you can

participate in. These shows have been submitted to our

Program Director, Mike Boyer, to be added to the schedule.

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YCCC Calendar of Events

Note: Some special events are months/years in the planning stage and may not be repeated. Be alert, don't wait, as soon as they show up in the newsletter contact the chairman and get on his list. Often participation is limited and the event can sell out quickly. That's why we say "if you snooze you lose".

BRING CLUB RADIOS ON ALL RUNS!

Bowling Lessons

Every Thursday - Learn to bowl lessons at Laser Alley 3905 E. Mar-ket St. York, Pa 17402. From 6 pm to 8 pm Cost $9 per person. No com-mitment. Just show up to learn to bowl better.

Monthly Membership Meeting

May 09 2018 - Wednesday - Regular membership Meeting - The menu for the upcoming meeting will be: Menu: plated salad, roasted turkey with gravy, baked mild white fish, scalloped potatoes, spring blend , Coffee, Tea, Iced Tea and Soda. Please come out and enjoy dinner before the meeting. Doors open @ 5pm, buffet dinner @ 6pm, meeting @ 7pm. Note: Drinks provided with dinner are only for those who have paid for meals. Note: Cost: *still $18.00 per person *Beginning July 1, 2017, the restaurant increased the price of meals to $20.00 per person. The additional $2.00 per person charge now will be paid out of Club funds

1st Friday Ice Cream Run

May 4, 2018 - Watch for a Google Group detailing departure location and time.

2018 Thornton Show

May 5, 2018 - Chairperson - Vince Leto More details to come. Flyer at end of

Newsletter

Trip to Philadelphia

May 12, 2018 - Bucket List Trip to Philadelphia— One day bus trip to visit the Liber-

ty Bell, the new Revolutionary War Museum, Betsy Ross House, Reading Market, and

more. About $71 - $75 per person.. SOLD OUT

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YCCC Calendar of Events

Monthly Board Meeting

May 23, 2018 - YCCC Board Meeting - Meeting will be at 6:30 pm at Jim Thum-ser’s house. All members are welcome. Please alert a board member if you plan to attend.

Corvettes For Chip Meeting

May 24, 2018—Meadow Hills Restaurant— Anyone interested in helping on the

sub-committees please let George Trocki know.

Car Show to benefit Lonny Gordon (East Coast Muscle Cars)

May 26, 2018 - Hold at Church of Open Door at 4075 E. Market St. York Pa Meet at

Rutters in Wrightsville at 8 am.

Memorial Day Parades (Red Lion and West York)

May 28, 2018 - Sign up sheets at monthly meeting or contact Barb Boyer

Vettes in the Vineyard - Thunder Ridge Vineyards

May 24, 2018—Vettes in the Vineyard located at Thunder Ridge Vineyards

932 Hill Top Dr Spring Grove, Pa. From 3 pm to 8 pm. Bring a corvette and get a Free

wine tasting. Great social event. Also there is pizza for purchase (it is good)

ERNCCC SHOW

May 19, 2018 - 604 Station Rd Grantville Pa. REGIONAL AWARDS (7) PC CON-COURS Regristation 8 am to 11 am. Drivers meeting at 11:15 am. Pre-reg $30 by May 11th. Day of show $35 Registration form at end of newsletter

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Track Day at National Corvette Museum—2019

April 11, 2019 - The Eastern Region of NCCC will be hosting a track day at the Cor-

vette Museum in Bowling Green Kentucky. Details will be disseminated once they

are worked out.

YCCC Calendar of Events

YCCC Pig Roast

Aug 11, 2018 - YCCC Club Picnic Detail to come

Thunder on the River

June 16, 2018 - . Meet at Rutters in Wrightsville at 7:30 am

Picnic at The Walkers

June 9, 2018—Starting at 2pm till ???. The Walkers will provide the main course

and non-alcoholic beverages. Everyone attending to being a covered dish to share

and your lawn chairs. BYOB if you wish.

Perry County Corvette Club Show

June 2, 2018—Regester Chevrolet 10 E Main St Thompsontown Pa 17094 Registra-

tion from 7:30 am to 10:30 am Drivers meeting at 11 am. Flyer at the end of News-

letter

Perry Point VA Show

June 10, 2018—Perry Point Veterans Administration Medical Center Perry Point,

MD 21902 Lots of Buildings 314 & 9H Registration 10 am to 12 pm Drivers

meeting at 12:15 pm. Flyer at end of Newsletter Donations of shirts/hats and mag-

azines for Veterans accepted See website http://www.bacc-md.org/index.html

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Club News !

May Birthdays !!

1 Barb Byrd

3 Craig L. Holler

4 Linda Glatfelter (Honorary Member)

9 Luke Simpson

10 Stephanie Hawn

10 Anita Reigart

13 Steve Vrabel

14 Leonard Bell

15 Linda Malloy

15 Marty Scholand

15 Robert Nolton

16 Ellen Shaffer

16 Linda Fredericks

22 Christine Barkdoll

May Wedding Anniversaries !!!!

Please submit your birthdays and anniversaries to Linda Fredericks at ycccpublishers@gmail.com if they were inadvertently missed. Thank you. Repair in Progress: If any club member knows of a member who is in the hospital, has had surgery or has lost a loved one; please notify Luke Simpson(717) 634-4027, plsimp-son@embarqmail.com or one of the other Board Members.

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From Publisher: This is the member’s newsletter. Sug-

gestions for content and contributions of material are

welcome. Occasionally, there will be Corvette “Stuff” of

general interest to members too lengthy to be included

with the mailed edition of the newsletter. These will be e-

mailed to those receiving the newsletter by e-mail. If you

are not on that list and would like to have these “bonus”

files.

Email Linda Fredericks at ycccpublishers@gmail.com

Note: Every month, New photos will be posted on Smug

Mug. Go to our website, on the opening page (before

signing in) click photos and click the new galleries. Pho-

tos date back to the 70’s ! They are your pictures and if

you find one you like, right click on it and you can copy

and paste anywhere you would like. Please email Scott

Fredericks any photos that you wish to see on Smug

Mug. Remember, this is YOUR site too!!

Bargain for Kids

(See http://www.corvettesnccc.org/fcoa1.html) - The

NCCC sponsors the Future Corvette Owners Association

for kids. This is a great deal for your kids, grandkids,

nieces and nephews who are under the age of 16. It's a

unique "Corvette Club for kids" formed to interest the

younger generation in the Corvette hobby. The website

will explain the benefits and provide an application to

join. A total $10 fee (new 2011 price) which covers mem-

bership for date of application until age of 16. Check it

out.

Nametags - When you sign in for the regular meet-

ing our Membership Director will have a sign-up

sheet for any member wanting a new/replacement

nametag. If a member has lost their name tag and

wants a new one, they will have to pay the current

price for the replacement nametag.

Current YCCC By-Laws and Policies are available on

request from Linda Fredericks.

Editor encourage members to send funny stories or

cartoons to ycccpublishers@gmail.com for publica-

tion here

Corvettes/Corvette Stuff for Sale

This space is available to advertise member’s Cor-

vettes and Corvette stuff. If there is room we will

add pictures. Email Linda Fredericks at

ycccpublishers@gmail.com

Due to some difficulties, we will post the new members that

came in at the April Meeting next month. We apologize for

any inconvenience.

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NCCC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE April 2018

NCCC President's Message April 2018

Happy Easter! Easter falling on April 1st is special. This doesn’t happen on the 1st very often. Easter sends a message of new

life and new beginnings Spring is here, flowers are blooming, and everyone can start refreshed and new.

Spring has arrived and NCCC members are “ANXIOUS” to take their Corvette out for a drive. This is what we all wait for as a

member of NCCC….to own a Corvette is to DRIVE it someplace and have fun.

Do not get “ANXIOUS”! The weather is warmer as summer is around the corner. I don’t know about you but I can’t wait until I

get in the car and have someplace to go. I am “ANXIOUS” to do this as much as I can. Sometimes things prevent me from doing

what I want. Weather, family commitments, a volunteer job, health, and a handful of other things that I have no control of

make me “ANXIOUS” to do what I want.

Last month I wrote about the “eight day week” with the eighth day being “SOMEDAY”. We all have a “SOMEDAY” in our life

way too many times. “I’ll get to it tomorrow!” We become “ANXIOUS” because we don’t ever get everything done.

You don’t have much choice about the things you have to do. Write down things that need to be done and decide what needs

to be done now, what can wait, and what is really important. Put a check by what you don’t have to do right now. Removing

these items will eliminate a lot of your stress and anxieties.

All of us have experienced situations similar to this. You have a picnic planned, an outdoor car show, a wedding planned out-

side, and the weather man is calling for rain. Can we stop the rain, can we make a difference? What we all need to do is look at

everything in life and don’t worry about the things we cannot control. I think if you try this you will find a peace of mind and

body you have not experienced before. Life is too short to spend the hours and days “ANXIOUS” about what we cannot con-

trol.

Enjoy April as the weather improves, enjoy your friends often, call a family member you haven’t talked to in a while, and give

someone a hug. One of the hardest things to do in life is say “I am sorry”, or “I forgive you”. Don’t wait….”someday” may nev-

er come. And don’t be “ANXIOUS”….tomorrow will be here soon enough!

Attached below is an update from the 2018 Convention Directors for the 2018 NCCC Convention in New Orleans. Don’t make

convention something you plan to do “SOMEDAY”. New Orleans get-together is one you won’t want to miss.

Be safe is all you do, have fun in all you do, and make the most of today! And get out and drive the Corvette!

God Bless you all!

DAVE HEINEMANN

PRESIDENT NCCC

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A word from our Sponsor

Thornton Chevrolet, our sponsor since 2003, has been a welcome supporter of YCCC. This is a great place to ser-vice your Vette. Their Service Department will give YCCC members a 5% discount on labor on any vehicle service.

Just A Reminder IF WE DO Not Have It We Can Order Whatever Your Heart Desires!!!! Over 200 New Vehicles in Stock & access to Over 375 Pre-owned in Stock!!!

Thanks Again & Have A Great Chevy Day!!! Doug “Chevy Man” Freeze

Prestige Motorcars of York has been in business over 30 years. We sell over 100

Corvettes a year. We sell and buy some of the finest Corvettes you will find any-

where. Each Corvette comes with complete with 2 keys, Fobs and all manuals.

They are fully services and have passed all inspections. Free Carfax and pictures at

PrestigeMotorCarsofYork.com Contact Bob or Tom at (717) 843-4747 for addition-

al information.

Monday to Friday 10 to 4 and Saturday 10 to 1 or by appointment.

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