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VOLUME 57 ISSUE 9 WWW.CORVETTECLUBOFRHODEISLAND.COM
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PAGE 3 PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
PAGE 4 OFFICERS & APPOINTEES
PAGE 5 CALENDAR
PAGE 6 CLUB BIRTHDAYS
PAGE 7 SUNSHINE REPORT
PAGE 8-10 CLUB MEMBERSHIP
PAGE 11 CLUB ACIVITIES COMMITTEE
PAGE 12-17 CLUB NEWS
PAGE 18-20 CCRI APPAREL
PAGE 21 BREWED AWAKENINGS
PAGE 22-27 RANDY FLOCK’S NCM NEWS
PAGE 28 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
PAGE 29-30 PAUL MASSE
PAGE 31 COVER INFO
PAGE 32 EDITORS NOTES
PAGE 33-36 FOR SALE
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE SEPTEMBER, 2021
HELLO MEMBERS – I HOPE THIS MESSAGE FINDS EVERYONE WELL – I AM USING A
BIGGER FONT BECAUSE I WANT TO MAKE SURE EVERYONE READS THIS PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE – IT IS OUT OF OUR CONTROL WHEN EVENTS GET CANCELLED – BELIEVE ME IT
TAKES A LOT TO ORGANIZE AND COORDINATE A “PERFECT EVENT”. MOTHER NATURE AND
COVID HAVE STILL NOT BEEN KIND TO US THIS SUMMER – IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU
REVIEW YOUR NEWSLETTERS; JOIN OUR FB PAGE AND CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE –
CORVETTECLUBOFRHODEISLAND.COM, NOT TO MENTION YOUR EMAILS.
IT IS NOT OUR INTENTION TO CANCEL EVENTS – HOWEVER, THE SAFTY OF OUR
MEMBERSHIP ALWAYS COMES FIRST. COCKTAIL PARTY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 – IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO MAKE THIS DATE AND WISH YOUR MONEY
BACK; PLEASE BE SURE YOU EMAIL ME AT CCOFRI@GMAIL.COM AND OUR TREASURER WILL
GET A CHECK BACK TO YOU.
THANK YOU TO DENNIS AND LINDA LANGLOIS FOR PUTTING TOGETHER A GREAT RIDE
TO KIMBAL’S FARM – THE RIDE WAS BEAUTIFUL, THE WEATHER WAS COOL, THE FOOD WAS
AMAZING, THE ICE CREAM WAS “EPIC”. THANK YOU TO ED AND DIANE BRIGGS AS WELL
FOR HELPING WITH THE CARAVAN.
OUR MEETING IS COMING UP AND OUR SPONSOR PAUL MASSE WILL BE IN
ATTENDANCE THAT EVENING TO PRESENT OUR CLUB WITH THEIR SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE
TRULY GREATFUL FOR THE MASSE GROUP SUPPORT AND IT IS APPARENT WITH ALL THE
NEW BEAUTIFUL RIDES THAT OUR MEMBERSHIP HAS PURCHASED THAT ALL OF YOU ARE
JUST AS THANKFULL – SO THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING PAUL MASSE BUICK AND
CHEVEROLET.
IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WE ARE IN THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER ALREADY – HOW
FAST THIS YEAR IS MOVING ALONG. WE STILL HAVE LOTS OF GREAT THINGS COMING UP –
SO LET’S STAY HEALTHY, LET’S PRAY MOTHER NATURE COOPERATES AND LET’S ENJOY EACH
OTHER’S COMPANY ANDCHERISH EACH AND EVERY MOMENT TOGETHER AS A CORVETTE
FAMILY.
LILIANA V. DOLAN, PRESIDENT
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OFFICERS
President
Liliana Dolan
ccofri@gmail.com
401.369.2881
Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Denny Langlois Michael Pascale Debbie Papineau
dlanglois@mac.com cpascale88@cox.net debbieccri@gmail.com
401.397.9837 508.989.4820 508-212-4060
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
James Petrarca James Campanini Richard Nelson
psgcarrepair@cox.net rjcamp@cox.net rnvette427@gmail.com
401.822.1189 401.864.7004 401.585.4353
APPOINTEES
NCM Ambassador Membership By-Laws Director Sunshine Hospitality Newsletter
Randy Flock Denny Langlois Vin Capone Elizabeth Dauphinee Linda Nelson Ernie Papineau
Vetteflock@cox.net dlanglois@mac.com caponevin@aol.com wdauphinee@verizon.net lnvette427@verizon.net ccrinews@gmail.com
401.269.6062 401.397.9837 401.941.1100 401.529.0052 401.585.4353 508-369-3712
Quartermaster & Co Webmaster Publicity
Louise Boulanger Barbara Baynes Denny Langlois Steve Biron Karen Squillacci
ccriapparel@aol.com barbara131jstn@gmail.com dlanglois@mac.com indptman@cox.net karen@apactool.com
401.397.9837 401 286-5769 401-440-1959
Finance Committee Activities Co-Directors
Ernie Nastari Peter DiBonaventura Sheryl Petrarca Linda Langlois
enastari@msn.com toot3578@hotmail.com sherylpetrarca17@gmail.com lindalanglois@cox.net
401 353-1909 401.728.7779 401.821.4620 401.743.9693
Club
Photographers Historian Sgt of Arms & Alt.
Debbie Papineau Warner Dauphinee Richard Nelson Doug Lombardi Steve Cadoret
rnvette427@gmail.com dnlombardi@cox.net rirvtrc@yahoo.com
debbieccri@gmail.com wdauphinee@verizon.net
401.585.4353 401-489-8100 401 345-2356
508-212-4060 401.828.0544
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SEPTEMBER 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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For a complete list of upcoming events, click here!
DAYS OF INTEREST
5TH CARS AND COFFEE FORT ADAMS
11TH CCRI POLO EVENT
14TH LORENZOS CAR CRUISE NIGHT
19TH CARS AND COFFEE POLO FIELD
24TH-26TH GETAWAY WEEKEND
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Bruce Bouchard Michael Westfield
Raymond Brouillette William Wolfgang
Jeffrey Bucci Debbie Lennon
Edward Chase Louise Boulanger
Warner Dauphinee Marjorie Brouillette
Randy Flock Elizabeth Faria
Linda Julian Leah George
Gene Laychak Claudia Haugen
Gino Marini Agnes Hiener
Richard Marquardt Linda Lorello
George Olney Joseph Roche
Ernie Papineau Robin Pisaturo
Michael Pascale Ben Renzi
Jim Tondra James Tondra
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SUNSHINE
If you know of any member that has become ill, under went an operation, had a
death in their family, celebrating a special occasion like an anniversary or just
needs some cheering-up please contact: Elizabeth Dauphinee
wdauphinee@verizon.net
Recipients of cards for August
Doug and Charlene Lombardi
Greg and Ana Fox
Dave and Lenore Duarte
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LET’S GIVE A CORVETTE WAVE TO
OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
Jeffrey & Jane Burns,
2016 Grey Conv
Jeffrey Bucci, 2014 Conv, Red
Vincent & Martha
Valletta, 92 Coupe, Aqua
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TO BECOME A CCRI MEMBER
GO TO PAGE 28 TO FILL OUT
AN APPLICATION!
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Be sure to visit our website regularly for updates, news
and sign ups for all our upcoming events!
CORVETTECLUBOFRHODEISLAND.COM
10ACTIVITIES 2021
ACTIVITY DIRECTORS
Sheryl Petrarca Linda Langlois
If interested in helping activities for 2021
please contact the directors.
11Be sure and check out our new events calendar on our website to stay
abreast of upcoming club and local activities, updated regularly.
https://corvetteclubofrhodeisland.com/events/
12CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND ANNUAL POLO MATCH IS ON!!!
THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
AMOUNT PER TICKET: $20.00 PER PERSON
PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND
PLEASE MAIL TO: 155 JEFFERSON BOULEVARD, STE 5, WARWICK, RI
ANY QUESTIONS: EMAIL: sherylpetrarca17@gmail.com
OR EMAIL: LILIANA DOLAN, PRESIDENT – CCOFRI@GMAIL.COM
WE WILL HAVE MORE DETAILS AS WE GET CLOSER TO EVENT WITH RESPECT TO
CARAVANING, FOOD AND SET UP
LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE SO RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW.
13RESCHEDULED COCKTAIL PARTY AT CRYSTAL LAKE
OUR ANNUAL COCKTAIL PARTY HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2021
FROM 1-4 P.M.
AT CRYSTAL LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
958 STEERE FARM ROAD
MAPLEVILLE, RHODE ISLAND
THE COST IS $42.00 PER PERSON
IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT CANNOT MAKE THIS EVENT AND HAS PAID,
PLEASE BE SURE TO EMAIL ME AT CCOFRI@GMAIL.COM AND WE WILL
BE SURE TO REFUND YOUR MONEY
IF YOU HAVEN’T SIGNED UP AND WISH TO – AGAIN PLEASE SEE
LILIANA V. DOLAN, PRESIDENT
SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE
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Douglas Lombardi will be at the Showcase Cinema Parking lot on
Division Road, Warwick, RI to meet anyone who may be interest-
ed in attending the first Cars & Coffee. Douglas has taken the
time to coordinate with the Audrain that anyone coming in with
him from CCRI does not have to register this time around. The
time for this meeting is an early rise and shine meet at 7:00 a.m.
with a safe stroll to Newport leaving the parking lot at 7:30
a.m. Anyone interested in attending, please contact Douglas at
dnlombardi@cox.net.
Be sure to bring your chairs, your mask, hand sanitizers, your own
food (no sharing) and anything else that you would like to bring to
enjoy these upcoming events. All Covid friendly.
16DJ CAR-Guy upcoming events
Click here for a complete list of events
17APPAREL
CCRI APPAREL IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERING!
Merchandise can be purchased using cash or check.
Sales will begin at 6pm on meeting
nights.
Get there early to get some great deals!
18Our inventory has been replenished after last month’s great sales. We added a few new items which in-
cludes Men’s V-Neck shortsleeve T-Shirts and Pima Pique Short-Sleeve polo and for the ladies we added a
wide rim visor.
Don’t forget that members can order club merchandise online.
Simply send an email to Barbara Baynes at: barbara131jstn@gmail.com
To view the merchandise, go to our website: www.corvetteclubofrhodeisland.com
Inventory of Merchandise
Men
Style
Brand Description Color Sizes Price Per #
Charles River Adirondack Fleece Pullover Royal Blue/Blk Trim Medium to 3XL $50.00 9501
Devon & Jones Pima Pique Long Sleeve Polo Royal Blue Medium to 4XL $45.00 D110
Hanes Beefy-T Long Sleeve T-Shirt Royal Blue Medium to 3XL $27.00 5186
Sport-Tek Super Heavyweight Full-Zip Sweatshirt Royal Blue Medium to 4XL $55.00 F282
Sport-Tek Soft Shell Jacket Royal Blue/Black Medium to 4XL $65.00 ST970
Women
Style
Brand Description Color Sizes Price Per #
Eddie Bauer StormRepel Soft Shell Jacket Royal Blue Small to 4XL $75.00 EB541
J America Relay Crew Royal Blue/white trim Small to 2 XL $47.00 JA8652
OGIO Endurance Ladies Sonar Full Zip Jacket Royal Blue Small to 4XL $70.00 LOE702
OGIO Endurance Nexus 1/4 zip pullover Royal Blue/gray trim Small to 4XL $50.00 LOE335
Sport-Tek Soft Shell Jacket Royal Blue/black Small to 4XL $65.00 LST970
Accessories
Ladies' visor Royal Blue $15.00
Structured cap Royal Blue $20.00
Unstructured washed-look cap Royal Blue $20.00
New Items
Ladies' wide rim visor Royal Blue Backordered
Men's Gildan V-Neck T-Shirt Royal Blue Medium to 3XL $27.00
Men's Devon Jones Short Sleeve Polo Royal Blue Medium to 4XL $42.00
Please note: For sizes 3XL or 4XL there could be an extra charge on some items.
19Tall Sizes for Men
Now Available
Price
Brand Description Color Tall Sizes Per Style #
Gildan Short Sleeve T-Shirt Royal Blue Large to 3XL $27.00 G200T
Harriton Short Sleeve Polo Royal Blue Large to 4XL $42.00 M348T
Port & Co. Full Zip Fleece Hooded Sweatshirt Royal Blue Large to 4XL $50.00 PC90ZHT
Sport-Tek 1/4-Zip Cotton/Fleece Sweatshirt Royal Blue Large to 4XL $55.00 TST253
Please note: For sizes 3XL or 4XL there could be an extra charge on some items.
2021
RANDY FLOCK’S
NCM NEWS
Individual Member - Price $50.00
• Membership Card
• NCM member lapel pin
• Free admission to Member
• Discount on NCM sponsored events
• Annual subscription to America’s Sports Car publication
• 10% discount on merchandise from the Corvette Store and Catalog
• Discount on insurance from NCM insurance Agency
• Discount on car rentals and hotels
• 20% discount on CARFAX reports
• $10.00 off membership to AIr Evac/AirMedCare Network
• Access to Members Only section of website, including Monthly Corvette Calendar Wallpaper
and Special Videos
CCRI members joining the NCM for the first time will only pay $37.50 for the first year.
The Corvette Club of Rhode Island is a Lifetime Business/Club Member
22NCM Corvette Racing Weekend at the AACA Museum Sponsored by Michelin
Hershey, PA - October 15, 16, 2021
The AACA Museum is a transportation museum located in Hershey,
PA. dedicated to the preservation of American automotive history.
The museum displays over 130 cars, buses, motorcycles and
automobile collectibles in themed settings from the 1890s – 1980s.
The major collections include the Cammack Tucker Collection, the
world’s most extensive collection of Tucker automobiles with 48.
Special Exhibit: Iconic Chevrolets will grace the Williams-Clyne
Showroom during the weekend. Presented by the Vintage Chevrolet
Club of America
23Corvette Racing Weekend
Thursday 10/14
Festivities begin with a Meet and Greet at Troegs Independent Brewery from 5-7 pm
Poker Run – Friday 10/15
This year’s poker run will travel from the AACA Museum on Friday morning to visit the Harley- Davidson Plant in York, PA
Dinner – Friday 10/15
The Corvette Racing Dinner Kicks-off on Friday, October 15, 2021 at 5:15 pm with a reception (cash bar). Doug Fehan (retired
Corvette racing program manager) and Tommy Milner (C8.R Driver) will host a 2021 Racing Seminar during buffet dinner
which starts at 6:00 pm. The evening will close with an autograph session.
Saturday – 10/16
Corvette Racing Day will begin 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm
Doug and Tommy will host a Corvette Racing Q & A
Lee Willard - Michelin Corvette tire engineer will speak on the latest Corvette Racing tire technology.
Cam Bower - strategic alliance global manager will discuss latest Mobil 1 technology
There will be an auction of Corvette Racing Memorabilia
Block of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn, 195 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown PA for a Special Rate of $124.00.
Rooms are available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
To register go to:
www.corvettemuseum.org/museum-in-motion/
Events – Museum in Motion
24Find out the story behind this at September’s Business Meeting
25Flash from the Past – 25 Years
26https://www.raffle.corvettemuseum.org
2022 Elkhart Lake Blue Corvette Convertible
Price $200.00 – 1500 Available
Drawing: September 3, 2021 – 2:00 PM Central Time
2022 Red Mist Corvette Coupe
Price $150.00 – 1500 Available
Drawing: September 23, 2021 – 2:00 PM Central Time
27MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
(Please mail to Membership Director’s address below)
Are you the owner of a CORVETTE? And, are you as proud as you should be in driving the only true
American sports car? If the answer to these questions is "yes", then you should be considering membership in the
Corvette Club of Rhode I s l a n d .
CCRI has been a very active club for over fifty years and we would like to extend an invitation to you as a
Corvette owner to join our club and participate in its activities. We are sure you would enjoy meeting with fellow
enthusiasts to share our common interests.
Our events include cruising, fund raising, parties, trips and many other competitive and social activities. Members
receive a monthly newsletter, the “ Vette Set Gazette" and a membership card. Club jackets and shirts are
also available to members at an additional cost if requested.
It is hoped that you will accept our invitation to drop in at a monthly meeting or attend one of our events listed in the
monthly newsletter, or on our website here: http://corvetteclubofrhodeisland.com/ccri-club-events/
Club meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00--currently at the
Shepherd of the Valley Church, 604 Seven Mile Road (off Scituate Avenue), Hope, RI
For further information, please contact: Membership Director: Dennis Langlois 401-397-9837
Corvette Club of Rhode Island
Membership dues are $40.00 per year payable upon submission of this application for
approval. If the application is not approved, the $40.00 is fully refundable.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a GM production Corvette to apply.
DATE:
NAME: D. 0. B. (month/day ONLY): /
CO-MEMBER: D. 0. B. (month/day ONLY): /
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
TELEPHONE # ( ) CELL # ( )
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
YEAR OF CAR(s): BODY STYLE: ENGINE: COLOR:
YEAR OF CAR(s): BODY STYLE: ENGINE: COLOR:
Applicants need not be present upon submission of application, but are requested to attend one business or social meeting previous
to being voted into the Club. CCRI reserves the right to reject any application that is not in compliance with CCRI membership
guidelines delineated in the Club By-Laws. Upon approval of your application, you will receive your CCRI Membership Card and a
subscription to the Club’s Monthly Newsletter, the “Vette Set Gazette. Dues for members, including the co-member of a duly
elected member, shall be $40.00 per calendar year.
Please make checks payable to The Corvette Club of R.I. or CCRI
Mail to Membership Director: Dennis Langlois – 424 Phillips Hill Road – Coventry, RI 02816
SPONSOR APPROVE ❑ Date / / REJECT ❑ Date / /
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EDITOR’S NOTE
BY ERNIE P.
COVER INFO
OWNER:
Debbie & Roger
Papineau
2021 Red Mist Metallic
Convertible
31SEND IN PICTURES OF YOUR BEAUTIFUL CORVETTE TO BE FEATURED ON
OUR NEWSLETTER!
PLEASE SUBMIT PHOTOS OF THE CAR ONLY AND PICTURE HAS TO BE
TAKEN IN A VERTICAL FORMAT.
SEE BELOW FOR REFERENCE
SEND PHOTOS TO : CCRINEWS@GMAIL.COM
32FOR SALE !
1960 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE, RED W/ WHITE
COVES, RED INTERIOR, WHITE TOP, NON MATCH-
ING NIMBERS, AUTOMATIC, EXCELLENT PAINT,
CHROME AND GLASS; GREAT CRUISER. ASKING
53,000 OR BEST OFFER.
TEXT OR CALL 401-573-0638
332014 C7 Z51 2LT, automatic, 18K miles, cyber grey, kalahari competition suede seats, suede wheel and shifter option, new rear tires, PPF, mag ride. Rare color combo and the car is perfect. Just serviced at Masse with Mag ride wifi soft- ware update done! Still under 2 year Masse CPO. Serious inquiries only. $50K firm. 401-523-9494 34
1977 Corvette for sale $35,000
79,000 original miles in mint condition New rugs and steering wheel.
complete Retro-Restoration at 55,000 miles A/C 100% functional.
Motor rebuilt at 55,000 miles Complete A/C rebuild for R134.
Eldenbrock intake manifold with new Quadra Jet carburetor. New Camden A/C compressor with parallel condenser.
Headers and dual exhaust. Paint in perfect condition with clear protective film on complete
Bilstine high performance shocks. nose, T tops, rearview mirrors and rear quarters.
Power Master high output alternator. 4 new Mickey Thompson tires.
Dewitts aluminum radiator with two 10 inch electric fans. Covercraft car cover included.
MSD electronic ignition. New Pioneer sound system.
Complete new interior supplied by Al-Knoch interiors. All steering and suspension 100% with undercarriage treatment.
New full leather seats and door panels. This car runs like a new car and is a must see.
Complete Dynamat installation. I have all parts list and history of work performed on car.
Please contact Joe Gelineau @ 401-413-7363 or joegelineau@yahoo.com
352018 corvette stingray 1lt
9,400 miles, ceramic matrix gray
metallic. Performance exhaust,
carbon flash hood stinger
stripe ,carbon flash painted Z 51
spoiler, stone guards ,GT bucket
seats gray $ 55,000 call
Bill @401 835 1666
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