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Volume 51 Issue 4
Vette Set Gazette 3.0
CORVETTE CLUB OF RHODE ISLAND
April 1st 2015
Break Down Lane
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Words from our President / page 2
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Dave's Pics page 13
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Officers & Appointees / page 3
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News Info & Media pages 14 .. 16
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Calendars / page 4 & 5
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Comics pages 17 .. 18
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B’days & Sunshine / page 6
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NCM / pages 19 & 22
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Membership page 7
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Flyers / pages 23 ..32
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Activities & Socials page 8 & 9
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Ads pages 34 .. 36 & 39
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Club events pages 10 .. 12
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Secretaries report pages 37 .. 38
Words from our President
Hi Members,
Held off writing this letter until the first day of spring, needed some inspiration
but look, it’‛s snowing AGAIN! I’‛m sure we all have stories to exchange about events we’‛ve
endured over this past winter. I’‛m sure we’‛re all looking forward to the day where we can
hang up the shovel and stop running to the store for more ice melt. The winter of 2015
just doesn’‛t want to let go of us!!
Inspiration was definitely the theme at March’‛s Activities Committee Meeting. There was
so much energy in the room. We had more ideas than we had dates to fill, not a bad problem to have. I can’‛t divulge any event info at this time;; I’‛ll leave that up to Sheryl and
Maria. Stay tuned, you don’‛t want to miss the most exciting CCRI summer yet!
Staying with this inspiration theme, I’‛m inspirited by Liliana our new publicity director.
Her ideas for getting CCRI more involved in the community are refreshing. We’‛ve always
talked about this topic in the past but have fallen short of our goals. Liliana talked briefly at last month’‛s meeting about our show tie-in with RI Food Bank. This food drive will
shine yet another light on this great club of ours. We are all well aware of the good work
CCRI does for local charities each year. As New Englanders, we commonly don’‛t take to
new concepts very well so please embrace our new direction. This community effort may
work as a membership drive as well. There are a lot of Corvette owners (independents)
that aren’‛t in a car club. We need others to see what belonging to Corvette Club of Rhode
Island is all about.
Look forward to seeing you at the April meeting!
“Drive it like you stole it”
Keith Mutter
President
Corvette Club of RI
[email protected]
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2015 Officers & Appointees
Vice President
President
Ray Tudino
Keith Mutter
[email protected]
401.573.1200
[email protected]
401.640.3331
Secretary
Treasurer
Brandon Demarco
Scott Henderson
[email protected]
401.529.8651
[email protected]
401.374.9060
Board Of Directors
James Campanini
[email protected]
401.864.7004
Richard Nelson
Liliana Dolan
[email protected]
401.585.4353
[email protected]
401.369.2881
Appointees
By-Laws Director
Randy Flock
Membership
Dennis Langlois
[email protected]
401.269.6062
[email protected]
401.397.9837
[email protected]
401.226.7285
Newsletter
Quartermaster
Sgt at Arms
[email protected]
401.575.7335
[email protected]
401.640.3331
[email protected]
401.699.4713
NCM Ambassador
Tony Montalbano
Mary Tudino
Kay Mutter
Scot Silvia
Sunshine
Rosemary Campanini
[email protected]
401.486.7888
Social Media Dir.
Brandon Demarco
[email protected]
401.374.9060
Donna Calicchia
Ray Brouillette
[email protected]
401.226.5102
[email protected]
401.782.9582
Webmaster
Club Photographer
Dennis Langlois
David Duarte
[email protected]
401.397.9837
[email protected]
401.230.2274
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liliana.dolan
@expresspros.com
401.369.2881
Historian
Richard Nelson
[email protected] [email protected]
401.585.4353
401.529.8651
<<<<<<< Finance Committee >>>>>>>
Scott Henderson
Publicity
Liliana Dolan
<<< Activities Co-Directors >>>
Sheryl Petrarca
Maria Duquette
[email protected]
401.821.4620
[email protected]
401.623.1374
<<< Show Co-Directors >>>
Scott Henderson
[email protected]
401.374.9060
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Larry Paolilli
[email protected]
401.218.3016
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1st April Fools Day
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5th Easter
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7nd Monthly Business Meeting
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18th Adams Detail Clinic Corvette Mikes see page 23
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19th April Social Tavern On Main page 9
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26th Breakfast Club/Atlantic Beach Club/see page 9
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Schedule of Events
5th Monthly Business Meeting
10th Mother’s Day
16th Arm Forces Day
17th Monthly Social Tentative date 23th Blessing of the Vettes
24th Gate City “Spring Fling”
25th North Providence Memorial Day Parade
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Happy April Birthday Richard Lemire 1st
Don Labriole 20th
Brenda Silvia 5th
Joseph Perron 21st
Deb Hines 9th
Judy Flock 28th
Lillian Conti 12th
Bob Hines 30th
Ken Campagnone 15th Linda Langlois 30th
Lewis Hassell 16th
Linda Mercurio 17th
Janet Carlson 18th
Marie Gendreau 19th
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 a
anniversary or just needs some cheering-up
please contact: Rosemary Campanini
[email protected]
Cards sent: none this month …. Yay!
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Membership & Editors Message
Membership Application can be found in this newsletter or contact our
Membership Director: Dennis Langlois at [email protected]
Editors Message
As I write this I see snow on the ground, the temperature is just
above freezing and the heat is cranked up;; however, I know Spring will
eventually get here... it’‛s is time to take our cars out of hibernation. It’‛s
time to have some fun and start caravanning once again.
Caravanning, oh ya it’‛s been a while, a brief refresher just in case:
 The best tool is a two way radio or cell phone so you can communicate
with the lead car or the caboose. Share phone numbers or set the radio
freq. before you leave.
 You are responsible for the car behind you - it they stop you stop (at a
safe location). If we follow this rule the lead car will also stop and wait
for cars to catch up.
 Take pictures, save the wave, and enjoy the trip!
Looking Forward to a great Season,
Your Editor
Tony Montalbano
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2015 Activities Committee & Socials
From Left to Right:
Candy & Scott Henderson, Kay & Keith Mutter, Mary & Ray Tudino, Roe & Jim Campanini, Maria Duquette, Sheryl Petrarca, Scot & Brenda Silvia, Dennis & Linda Langlois.
Save The Date for Upcoming Socials / Events
April 18th- Corvette Mike’‛s Kick Off Detail Clinic
April 19th– Tavern On Main see page 9 (Jim and Sheryl to lead this event.)
April 26th - Breakfast Club—Atlantic Beach Club see page 9 ( Jerry to lead )
May 17th– Tentative date for a Poker Run. (Ray and Mary Tudino to lead this
event.)
May 23rd– Blessing of the Vettes at Corvette Mikes. (Need someone to lead the
caravan)
May 24th– Spring Fling / Budweiser / Gate City. ( Need someone to lead the
caravan).
May 25th– North Providence Memorial Day Parade. (Ray and Ernie to lead).
May 29th– Vettes at Coastal Main;; leaves for Bar Harbor. This is a Corvette
community event.
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April Socials
Breakfast Club
The Atlantic Beach Club
Place……..Atlantic Beach Club
55 Purgatory Road
Middletown, RI
Date……April 26,2015
A buffet with an omelet station and a wide
variety of both breakfast and lunch food
items.
Time…..10:00 AM
$$$$.....$21.00pp including tax & tip
Call or Text Jerry at 639-6229, or e-mail me at [email protected] to reserve a spot. Have to cap at
30 people. Will also have signup sheet at April’s meeting.
April Social
TAVERN ON MAIN
1157 PUTNAM PIKE
CHEPACHET, RI
DATE: APRIL 19TH
TIME: 2:00PM (UPSTAIRS PRIVATE ROOM ) BUILT IN THE 1700’S THEY SAY ITS HAUNTED!
$$$ : 20.00 PER PERSON (TAX & TIP INCLUDED)
INCLUDES : SOUP, SALAD, ENTRÉE WITH CHOICE OF POTATO OR PASTA
AND DESERT
ENTREES: SHRIMP & SCALLOP SCAMPI; CHICKEN CORDON BLEU; OR
9 OZ SIRLOIN
HOSTED BY: SHERYL & JIM PETRARCA
CONTACT [email protected]
SIGNUP SHEET AVAILABLE AT APRILS MEETING
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Club Events
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Club Events
Get Away Weekend Sept 25th, 26th, 27th
This years get away weekend will begin with a cruise-in to the Fireside inn, located in beautiful Belfast Maine
on Friday, the 25th. The hotel contains a restaurant and lounge, or you are welcome to dine in Downtown Belfast at
some of their quaint cafes.
On Saturday the 26th, a trip to Acadia National Park, Cadillac Mountain and Bar Harbor is planned. The 26 th
of Sept is also National Land Parks Day this year so Acadia will be free that day for a $20 savings.
To view Acadia National park please click here ⬇
http://www.nps.gov/acad/index.htm
Following breakfast on Sunday we will depart for the trip home, which could follow scenic Rt1, or the interstates, the choice is yours to make.
Amenities at the inn include refrigerators, microwaves, Keurig Coffee Makers, hair dryers, cable tv, ironing
boards – for the guys of course, and clock radios. Continental breakfast each morning is also included. Double
Queen rooms for this event were discounted from $169 per night to $132. King Rooms, Suites, and rooms with fireplaces are also available with a 20% discount. All rooms have a view of the Penobscot Bay. I have a block of rooms
on hold as almost everyplace I called from NH to Maine are already booked for foliage season, so do not delay if you
wish to attend.
To view the hotel Please click here. ⬇
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlQGIvUNlzo To book the rooms call 207-338-2090 Mention Corvette Club Of RI.
If you decide to come along and book a room please contact me, so that I may keep an accurate count.
Thank You
Dennis Langlois
Activity Committee
mailto:[email protected]
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Club Events
FAMILIES MAKE DIFFICULT CHOICES
According to statistics and the annual report by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, studies have found that most people receiving food assistance in Rhode Island were living in poverty and had to choose between paying for food and paying for other essentials.
DID YOU KNOW THAT OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR:
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70% had to choose between paying for utilities or buying food.
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68% had to choose between paying for medicine or buying food.
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67% had to choose between paying for transportation or buying food. ·
62% had to choose between paying for housing or buying food.
With the help of our generous members of The Corvette Club of Rhode Island, “YOU” can be a cru-­
cial part of “DRIVING OUT HUNGER” here in Rhode Island.
Our Goal is to raise 2000 pounds or more of non-perishable food items and then on Thursday, July 23, 2015, we will organize a “DRIVE IN” with any members that are interested to the Rhode Island Food Bank. We would meet at Express Employment, pack our cars and roll into the Rhode Island Food Bank and deliver as much food as our cars can handle.
Don’t let this food drive be limited to just your food closet. Reach out to your family, friends, businesses associates and companies in your area. If you need boxes, please again;; contact [email protected] today for more information and on how you can help “DRIVE OUT HUNGER” and have that great feeling that we as members did our small part for our community.
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Dave’s Pics from the Past
Greenvale Vineyards
September 2007
Winery Tour
By Dave Duarte
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Newsletter Info
CCRI’s 5 Methods of Communication
1. Monthly Meeting – all club activities are discussed during this meeting.
2. Monthly Newsletters- will be e-mailed to every member & hard copies can be found on the info center at Paul Masse in East Providence.
3. Activities e-mails– are sent by our News Editor Tony Montalbano at [email protected]. He will inform us about regularly scheduled events, all upcoming events and most importantly any last minute changes. You can also email your activities director for event news updates.
4. Website – Front page is very informative. You’ll find info about Socials & Events along with Corvette Community Events. If you have any questions please contact Dennis Langlois.
5. Facebook - Event info, pictur es & comments Newsletter Information
Vette Set Gazette 3.0 is a collaborative effort for the membership of the Corvette Club
of RI.
The Editor welcomes all types of corvette related articles & classified ads for corvettes
and/or parts.
We are a Social Cub as well as a Corvette Club. If you find a topic that would interest
the membership please e-mail it to me in a “word doc” format.
I will need all articles no later then the 19th of every month so we can get the news out
in a timely manner. Please send articles to [email protected].
We now offer a printable version of this newsletter on our Website
www.corvetteclubofrhodeisland.com
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Website Info
Visit our Website for further news and
events. Dennis Langlois is taking the
time to update the site with some fun
video’‛s. A copy of the Newsletter is included for your pleasure or …. O well
just take a peek. I hear Ray Tudino will
supply Drone Videos of some events.
“FfIiEeLlDd The Website includes video’‛s,
photo galleries,
past events, and
of
a blog with helpful info.
YouDdRrEeAaMmSs” can contact Dennis at:
[email protected]
cruisein
Thanks Dennis!!
www.corvetteclubofrhodeisland.com
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Meeting Location & Media Info
Shepherd of the Valley Church
604 Seven Mile Road (off Scituate Ave.) Hope, RI
Tuesday February 3rd….Meeting Starts at 7:00 pm
Cell phone etiquette Please put your cell phones on vibrate during the meeting! P.O. Box 6902
Warwick, R.I.
02887-6902
Facebook
www.facebook.com/corvetteclubri
Join Us and share your Photos and Fun Times
Twitter
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Comic Section
How Larry Spends Time in Florida!!
Five Bucks on the next Race.
A Tongue Lashing From a Pit Bull
HELP ME !!!
I got that pesky fly
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Comic Section
One Of These Days - Bang Voom!!
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General Info
Advanced Auto Parts Discounts
Get a 30% discount on parts except oil !!
Here’s how, just follow these directions:
1– Go to the web site for Advanced Auto Parts
2– Select your items and your store.
3- On check-out put in “TRT30” in the code box “managers code”
4– This will provide you with a 30% discount on selected items.
5– You can also pick-up your items at the selected store on the
website.
A special thanks to Ray Tudino for this shared information.
NCM Raffle Tickets
See Randy Flock for your Raffle Tickets – You can’t win if you don’t play !
You can contact Randy at [email protected]
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National Corvette Museum
presents:
With the assistance of the “Marble and Glass Corvette Weekend”
Newport, Rhode Island – May 19-21, 2016
America’s First Resort
Mansion Tours
Ocean Drive Corvette Cruise
Fort Adams Tour America’s Cup 12 meter yacht charter
Scenic Bus Tour of Historic Newport
Shopping on Bowens and Bannister Wharf
Clam Bake at the Atlantic Beach Club
Rhode Island Lighthouse Boat Cruise
And much, much more!
Registration will open up summer of 2015 – Space is limited – Stay tuned! For further information contact Randy Flock at [email protected]
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National Corvette Museum
Corvette Club of Rhode Island’s National Corvette Museum Membership Drive 2015
CCRI Members that join the NCM or renew their membership in 2015 will
receive a Bottle of NCM “SINKHOLE DIRT & ROCK” This is sure to be a collectors item in years to come. Just show Randy Flock – Corvette Club
Ambassador your membership card and the “bottle of gold” is yours. It’s that easy!
Membership applications will be available at all Business Meetings or
call the Museum 800-538-3883 or 270-467-8836. Individual memberships are only $50.00 annually.
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NCM & Club Event
“FfIiEeLlDd OoFf DdRrEeAaMmSs” CcRrUuIiSsEe-in
“GgEeTt YyOoUuRr KkIiCcKkSs OoNn RrOoUuTtEe 66”
classics and modern muscle
Chrysler - Ford - General Motors – Imports
37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
(Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wakefield)
Saturday July 18, 2015
Balloon Rides
3:00 pm till Dusk- Gates open at 2:00pm
Fireworks
Food Vendors
Follow signs to Ryan Center - Plains Road
Trophies
Crafters
University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus Winners Parade
Amusements
$15.00 entrance fee per vehicle
Raffles
Bring your folding chairs, pop up tents, relax and enjoy the Day…Hot Fun in the Sun!
NE 2019 NCM Caravan
Music By…CruisinBruce
Info. Contact Randy Flock
www.cruisinbruce.com
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A 2019 New England
Corvette Caravan Fundraiser
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Corvette Community Events
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Corvette Community Events
Corvette’s Fighting Cancer THE CT MILITARY CORVETTE CLUB AND THE AMERI-­
CAN CANCER SOCIETY- RELAY FOR LIFE OF BERLIN HELP-US SUPPORT THIS GREAT EVENT PARTICIPATE IN THE SPECIAL CORVETTE’S FIGHTING CANCER LAP SATURDAY MAY 16, 2015, 2-5PM (South Gate Entrance) BERLIN LION’S FAIR GROUNDS 440 BECKLEY ROAD BERLIN, CT 06037 REGISTRATION AT 2PM, CORVETTE LAP AT 4PM DONATION $10.00 ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Food and Soft Drinks available for purchase For more info call: Rich @ 860-828-1280
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The 2nd ANNUAL SUPPORT CT VETERANS CAR SHOW THE BERLIN AMERICAN LEGION POST # 68 & THE CT MILITARY CORVETTE CLUB SATURDAY JUNE 27, 2015, 10-3PM (RAIN DATE SUN-­
DAY JUNE 28, 2015) @ AMERICAN LEGION POST #68 154 PORTERS PASS, BERLIN, CT ALL MAKES AND MODELS ARE WELCOME, REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9AM, DRIVERS CHOICE, JUDGING STARTS AT 1200 NOON. $ 10.00 DONATION FREE to the public TROPHIES, DJ, CAR PRODUCT VENDORS, CORVETTE CORRAL, FOOD, 50/50 & MORE! Trophies Awarded;; TOP 7, TOP 2 VETTES & Best in Show. Proceeds will be donated to organizations that assist CT VETERANS IN NEED. For more info contact, Vinnie: [email protected] or Rich: [email protected] Printing provided by: Page 26
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CT Ve es for Vets Hosted by: For Corvettes Only, Connecticut Military Corvette Club and the CT Veterans Home at Rocky Hill at the CT Veterans Home in Rocky Hill Saturday, June 13, 2015, 10am – 3pm Rain date June 14, 2015 See reverse side for suggested donate
Directions and meeting location All cars assemble at Rocky Hill High School. Exit 24 off RT91, go south on RT 99 and turn right on Parsonage St. then the first left on Chapin Ave, school is on the right. For more Info contact: Steve Poole TEL: 860 908-3371 Page 27
Leave for CT Veterans Home at 10:00AM sharp and caravan to Rocky Hill Veterans Home No food please! Volume 51 Issue 4
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No food please! •Fleece blankets •Bibs •Board games •Chess / Checker sets / Cribbage boards •Men’s clothing: New sweatpants / sweatshirts, white socks, white undershirts (LG, XL & XXL), underwear, sweaters, washable slippers, sneakers with Velcro laces, hats, gloves, Winter or Spring jackets, scarves •Women’s clothing: New socks, washable slippers, sweaters, jogging or warm-up suits, colored T- shirts, walking shorts, hats, gloves, scarves, belts, Winter or Spring jackets •Overnight bags/suitcases Please, standard sizes on the items listed below: •Deodorant (spray or stick - Male & Female) •Shampoo / Conditioner (No hotel sizes) •Toothpaste / Toothbrushes •Non-alcoholic mouth wash •Denture cleaner / Adhesive •Powder •Body wash liquid soap (No hotel sizes) •Baby shampoo (No hotel sizes) •Disposable razors / Shaving cream •Electric razors (rechargeable, new only) •Electric pre-shave lotion - alcohol free •Hand and body lotion •Hair dryers •Hair brushes / combs •Portable electronics (iPod, CD players, etc) NOTE: For Corvettes Only and the Connecticut Military Corvette Club are both 501-C-3 organizations. Donations are tax deductible. Page 28
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Advertising Section
When looking for goods or services, check out what our members do when they’re not behind the wheel!....they can provide you with the customer service you deserve!
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Advertising Section
Peter DiBonaventura
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CCRI Sponsor
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