Vettes Rock the Gong in 2012
24th National Corvette Convention At Wollongong
Friday 6th to Monday 9th of April 2012

Hosted by NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc. Come along and join in on the Activities
on what is set to be yet another great Corvette Convention!

For more information on the 24th National Corvette Convention At Wollongong - "Vettes Rock the Gong in 2012", including the Convention Flyer, Entry Form, Accommodation Info, Convention Intinerary and more, click here or on the Convention Flyer picture to the right... (PDF-890kb)

2012 National Corvette Convention "Vettes Rock the Gong in 2012" Updates!

(Update November 2011)

Dear Member,
As 2011 draws to a close, it is only 5 months till the 24th National Convention, to be held at Easter 6th-9th April 2012 in Wollongong NSW.
The convention committee for the past 2 years has been working tirelessly in preparing and showcasing, what we think will be a National Corvette Convention that the NSW Corvette Unlimited Car Club Inc. can and will be proud of. At present we have only received 29 entrants which include partners. We encourage all NSW members to help and support this major event by getting your entries in A S.A.P.
This will enable us to pay deposits and help with costs incurred so far.

Entries can be sent three ways by:

• Direct deposit BSB 112-879 account no. 491617101 please give name as reference with event.
  If making direct deposit please
  
• Mail or e-mail entry form to,
  Secretary, 24th National Convention 2012
  P.O.box 551 Picton 2571
  
• E-mail jennymcmillan@hotmail.com
  Cheques or money orders made payable to NSW Corvette Convention a/c 2012.

As this report goes to print, the convention committee has secured and booked the following:

• The Novotel @ Nth Wollongong with $10,000 deposit
  
• Free undercover parking to each full paying entrant.
  
• Car washing bays @ the Novotel as well as local car wash approx. 1 kilometre from hotel.
  
• 2 security guards hired from 7pm to 7am Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.

All venues @ the Novotel which include:

• Friday registration in the Admirals Room 11am -5pm
  
• Friday night Cocktail Party-Cash Bar 7-10pm
  
• Saturday Night “Rock”n”Roll” theme night.6.30-12 midnight “ Cash Bar”
  
• Sunday Presentation and Auction Night 6.30-12midnight “Cash Bar”

Rock-n-roll band has been booked for Saturday night. Master of Ceremonies will be Club Member Jeff Wilson.
DJ’S for Friday and Sunday nights have also been booked with deposit.

• Saturday show and shine @ Flagstaff Hill:

DA Approval from Wollongong council has been approved. It took 8 months to get this through.
This promises to be an outstanding venue with 180* of spectacular ocean views and all within walking distance of the Novotel as well as local Restaurants, cafes and bars which will suit all tastes for lunch on the Saturday.
There will be 2 coffee vans on site as well as trade displays. Wave FM the local radio station will have live broadcasts from the show with give aways etc.
Vette Magazine Photographer- Tony Rabbitte will cover the show for Vette Magazine.
Photographer has been secured who will cover the show and shine and will do the audio visuals for both Saturday and Sunday night presentations.

Wet Weather Option- we are currently working with Wollongong council in securing another DA for the undercover car park at the council’s chambers, only a short distance away.

• Saturday Night “Rock-n Roll” dinner Dance-6.30-12midnight-“ Cash Bar”
  Get your 50”s and 60”s gear out of mothballs and join in the fun.
  
• Trophy Presentation will also be held 59 trophies on offer.
  
• Sunday Super Cruise- All entrants will be grouped 20 -25 per group, to make it easier when leaving and arriving venues.
  Your number or group number and leader will be issued to you at registration. A scenic drive to the southern highlands and onto E-Ling Forest Winery for Morning Tea with open Cellar Door sales as well as tours of Historic Gardens.- we will be there for 1 hour. Depart at 11.30 to Panorama House for buffet lunch with panoramic cliff top views of the southern coastline.1pm-5pm
  We are currently liaising with NSW Highway patrol to help with traffic flow at the Picton Road Exit from the Hume Highway onto Picton Road.
  
• Optional cruise back to hotel via sea cliff bridge.-Those attending will leave earlier, while the rest can make their own way back to hotel.
  
• Sunday Dinner Presentation and Auction Night-Grand Ballroom- cash bar
  
• Monday Morning farewell beachside BBQ- across road from hotel, breakfast will be supplied by lions club. A chance to farewell old and new friends.

This is a brief overview of what the convention committee has been organising over the past 2 years.
At this stage we are calling for volunteers to help with the Show and Shine as well as the Sunday Super Cruise.
Could you please contact my self Bob Lynn on 0412465710
If anyone would like to be a sponsor be it for trophies for the show and shine please contact Harry Turner 0409409599 or Murray Forman 0402917400

Our chosen Charity for the Auction proceeds is Learning Links and all monies raised will go to this charity, - (a one off leather jacket- a convention tradition will be auctioned on the Sunday night.)

For the Ladies: - The “Gong” free shuttle operates throughout the Wollongong CBD every 20 minutes both ways... This can be picked up at the Novotel taking you to all restaurants and shopping destinations throughout the CBD.
Day Spa at the Novotel- Open 7 days, Sundays by appointment only. Book early for treatments. Ph. (02) 42252522 www.dayspa1.com.au
Last but not Least-
Early Bird Entry in before 31st December 2011 you will go into the draw for free entry to the Convention which includes your partner.
Value $520.00
This will be drawn at the !st club meeting February 2012

All Entrants Draw-will be drawn at the Friday night cocktail Party 2012.
This includes 3 nights’ accommodation and breakfast for 2
Value $850.00

Look forward to seeing you all at Easter 2012
Bob Lynn
Convention Chairman
lynn604@bigpond.com

(Full details such as an Event Brochure, Information, Entry forms and Accommodation info
can be also found at the NSW Corvettes Unlimited Car Club Inc Website here: http://nswcorvettes.com.au