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The Rochester Corvette Club has been continuously active since it was founded in 1959. We are among the oldest Corvette Clubs in the United States. A social club with 350+ members, we offer something for everyone.

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Presidents Report

I’m itching to take Walter for a ride, as much, if not more, than I’ve been itching at the peeling, flaky, dead skin from my vacation sunburn. I SO need a dose of Walter therapy!Thanks to all who have renewed your dues for 2013. Our Club is unique and special, and each and every one of you is an important element in its DNA. Special thanks to Carmela for coordinating our Club’s involvement at the Rochester Auto Show. I heard lots of fun stories this year—more than in past years. I really enjoyed talking with various Club members (Tony, Dave Z., Charlie, Angelo, Jim and Joe) during Doug’s and my duty that Saturday. Selling the remainder of our Club calendars was a nice treat. Who in the Club remembers Jimmy C’s early 80s gold coupe? I forgot how many adolescent boys I tried to convince that Vettes were better than Porsches. Steve, thanks for not showing your surgery scar to the Porsche fella – I wasn’t sure what Cathy was going to do when you started raising your shirt!

Thank you to those who attended the March Club meeting. Special thanks to Tony and Linda Caraglio who are the consummate hosts and to Harry and Bob for manning the signup table and handling monies and events for this year’s charity, The Patriot Guard Riders of NY. I really appreciated the words spoken by the PGRNY representatives Scott, Nigel, and Bill. Hearing them state that their true mission is not of political nature, but one of deep and profound respect to those (and their families) who have served our country and paid the highest sacrifice, is validation that our efforts are not and will not be without merit. I encourage each and every one of us to vow to contribute to their effort in more ways than one throughout this year. We are starting to get more information on how we can participate in various missions, so expect more communications in the very near future. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to auction off many items that Bob has – we’ll do that at the Spring Picnic and April Meeting – come prepared!

With a sad heart, we lost an enthusiastic member with the passing of Jack Dennis. Life is full of regrets, and not getting down to Leicester to see him, and let Walter run wild, is one of mine. Jack, we will miss you. Glenn has made a contribution to his family’s charity of choice on behalf of the Club. I encourage you to do the same individually.

For those who were not able to attend the March Club meeting, you missed a GREAT presentation. Dave Wright (what Dave # are you?) arranged for Ed Rivera, Delphi’s Chief Engineer for Fuel Injection Systems, to present to the Club a thorough technical (and thoroughly enjoyable) overview of the SIDI, direct fuel injection system that will be used in the 2014 C7 Gen5 LT1. Designed, engineered and manufactured locally, Delphi’s innovation further entwines Rochester into Corvette’s DNA and history.

In closing: If you haven’t done so, please sign up (see Steve Finn) for our April 14 Spring Picnic at Kings Bend Park in Pittsford. Clean up your Vette and get it ready for our first major get together this year. Also, sign up now for the two Club sponsored Car Shows. Dave #1 has lots in store for the 2013 Wheels in Motion Car Show, and the Ontario Beach Park Committee has been very gracious and open to many ideas for the June 29 show. Our Club Sponsor Appreciation show at Bob Johnson Chevrolet on August 18 will prove to be that much more fun – rain or shine. Renew your 2013 dues if you haven’t yet done so! See you at the Spring Picnic. Safe cruising to all.

Mac Holder 2013 RCC President

VP Report

Last night’s meeting sure was interesting. The presentation on the new direct inject fuel system for the C7 was very informative and interesting. It seems that the engineering team at Delphi really know what they are doing. This is just one more system that sets the C7 apart from other sports cars.

For all of you who have not yet renewed your membership ,please do so as soon as possible.

Please step up and volunteer to help at the Wheels in Motion car show. We want to make this the best show ever at the beach. With your help, we can make it a great success. If you have any ideas to make it better, please contact Dave Kuchman or myself. The City and Charlotte Merchants Association will pull out all the stops to make the show a success. The City will set up a race course for the Genessee Valley Go-Cart Club next to the terminal building. There will be beer and wine tasting inside the building. If anyone has a golf cart or atv that we can use that day, please contact Dave Kuchman. Get busy and shine up those Vettes and get ready to rumble this summer.

Steve Finn 2013 RCC Vice President

2014 Corvette detailed walk round

 

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