Message from the Chairman,

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Dear NCRS Northeast Chapter Members,​​​

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Happy New Year 2026!

It’s hard to believe that 1956 Corvettes are already 70 years old and the 66’s are 60! It’s amazing how their classic styling remains so beautiful and popular so many years later.  And thanks to the NCRS community for preserving and restoring these works of art!

We’ve had a great, full year of chapter activities beginning with our Spring Judging meet at Larry Sach’s facility in Brookfield, CT. Over 30 cars participated including judged cars and Duntov and Sportsman display cars.  A few weeks later we hosted our Technical Session that was led by Bill Bertelli on the topic of Corvette electrical systems.  Following those events we had our summer picnic at Sunset Grill, staffed our NCRS tent at the Club Corvette of CT car show, and Corvettes at Carlisle.  Weather for all three events was great this year and it was great to see so many of you at these events!

I am pleased to inform that our Northeast Chapter received the NCRS Chapter TopFlight Award at this year’s Las Vegas National.  Thanks to everyone who arranged, supported, and participated at our events this year.  And I would like to personally thank the Northeast Chapter Board of Directors for all their great support and tremendous efforts that continue to drive our chapter forward and create great experiences for our members.

I am also very pleased to announce that Mr. Peter Martin has joined the Northeast Chapter Board of Directors as our Membership Chairman.  Peter’s position is effective on January 1, 2026; however, he has already made progress on various membership-related activities.  Peter has several creative and fresh ideas for maintaining and growing our membership as well as enhancing communication and promoting the NCRS.  We look forward to Peter sharing his ideas at our next Board of Director’s and Membership meetings.  Peter has recommended that Mr. Steve Quatrocelli support him in a Co-Membership Chairman capacity. Please join me in welcoming Peter and Steve the next time you see them and please give them your support as they transition into their new roles. I would also like to thank Mr. Kurt Ryder for his efforts as the former Membership Chairman for the past two (2) years. Kurt, we appreciate all that you have done for our Chapter and hope that you enjoy your new C7!

Good news - The NCRS Apparel Store for the Northeast Chapter is up and running on the NCRS National website.  The link to the store is: https://www.ncrsapparel.com/collections/ncrs-northeast-chapter. Our store has several clothing items for men and women as well as chapter banners in three (3 sizes), hats and mugs.  We’ve already purchased some items, and the quality is very good as it is the same as the NCRS National items.

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Event planning is under way for 2026!  We are finalizing plans for a 1-point Judging School and Membership meeting for March 21st at the Center Station in Bethany, CT.  Further details will be provided by email.  Our Spring Judging Meet and a second 1-Point Judging School will be held at Larry Sach’s Brookfield, CT facility on Friday and Saturday June 19-20. Registration is open on the National NCRS website. Planning continues for future 2026 activities including a summer picnic, road tour, and technical session which will be announced by email when planning is complete.

Remember to check the status of your membership dues.  Membership dues continue to remain at $25.00 for 2026. If you have not done so already, please remember to renew on-line via the NCRS National website www.ncrs.org or by mail using the form available in the newsletter or on our Chapter website www.ncrsnec.com.  The following link is provided for your convenience https://www.forums.ncrs.org/register/chapter-membership.php. 

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If you have any ideas or recommendations for events, or would like to host an event, please bring your ideas forward to our Chapter officers. Our contact information can be found on our website www.ncrsnec.com. 

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Best regards,

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Joe Santiso III

NCRS Northeast Chapter Chairman