Let me tell you about the CORE of the NCRS

[Ara G.]

Hey guys,
I don't want to the be "that guy" who writes a 12 page post that just goes on and on, but I feel compelled to write a post relating to my thoughts on the NCRS. Recently, i had the privilege of being asked to judge 67's at the Nationals. I flew out Tuesday and was scheduled to judge on Wednesday (Exterior). My 13 month old son was a little sick that morning, but nothing to worry about. I landed in Atlanta and my wife called and said they were going to the pediatrician. I landed in San Antonio on Tuesday evening and they were going to the Hospital.

Priorities changed. I booked a flight home for Wed afternoon. I spoke with 67 Team Leader Nick Culkowski who was as gracious as always, and said do whatever you got do. I was fortunate to have been able to judge 7 cars before my flight out. Due to weather and connecting flights i didn't get to the hospital until 3am wed night/thur am. Many tests were done to my son, including a spinal tap on the poor thing. Long story short it turned out to be a bad case of sinusitis. We were in the hospital for a few days, but all turned out well.


Now for my point of this post (and it's not technical, so if the mods delete this i understand). I can not even count how many friends and fellow members of the NCRS reached out to me in text messages, emails and phone calls to see about how my son was doing. This organization, in my opinion, is the tops of all hobbyist organizations out there. I have made some wonderful friendships since joining. The NCRS is not about engine pads, trim tags, etc....It's about the friendships we all make along the way. The outreach from many members to me about my son really showed me how lucky i am to be a small part of a great organization. A post a few years ago on this DB inquired into where the NCRS will be in years to come....I can tell you, this organization is NOT only about the wonderful cars we covet, but more importantly about the friendships we make throughout out membership. I cherish this....

Long post to make a simple point, this group of guys and gals is the BEST. Hands down. I am proud to me a member. Thanks to ALL that have reached out to me about my son. He is doing fantastic and is back to his normal ways thank God.....Thanks again to all.....

Regards
ARA

[Terry M.]

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Hey guys,
I don't want to the be "that guy" who writes a 12 page post that just goes on and on, but I feel compelled to write a post relating to my thoughts on the NCRS. Recently, i had the privilege of being asked to judge 67's at the Nationals. I flew out Tuesday and was scheduled to judge on Wednesday (Exterior). My 13 month old son was a little sick that morning, but nothing to worry about. I landed in Atlanta and my wife called and said they were going to the pediatrician. I landed in San Antonio on Tuesday evening and they were going to the Hospital.

Priorities changed. I booked a flight home for Wed afternoon. I spoke with 67 Team Leader Nick Culkowski who was as gracious as always, and said do whatever you got do. I was fortunate to have been able to judge 7 cars before my flight out. Due to weather and connecting flights i didn't get to the hospital until 3am wed night/thur am. Many tests were done to my son, including a spinal tap on the poor thing. Long story short it turned out to be a bad case of sinusitis. We were in the hospital for a few days, but all turned out well.


Now for my point of this post (and it's not technical, so if the mods delete this i understand). I can not even count how many friends and fellow members of the NCRS reached out to me in text messages, emails and phone calls to see about how my son was doing. This organization, in my opinion, is the tops of all hobbyist organizations out there. I have made some wonderful friendships since joining. The NCRS is not about engine pads, trim tags, etc....It's about the friendships we all make along the way. The outreach from many members to me about my son really showed me how lucky i am to be a small part of a great organization. A post a few years ago on this DB inquired into where the NCRS will be in years to come....I can tell you, this organization is NOT only about the wonderful cars we covet, but more importantly about the friendships we make throughout out membership. I cherish this....

Long post to make a simple point, this group of guys and gals is the BEST. Hands down. I am proud to me a member. Thanks to ALL that have reached out to me about my son. He is doing fantastic and is back to his normal ways thank God.....Thanks again to all.....

Regards
ARA

I am so glad your son is doing well.

The expression: "We came for the cars, and stayed for the people." IS so true.

[Mark D.]

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"We came for the cars, and stayed for the people." IS so true.

Yep...it's the NCRS way.

[Bill K.]

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Mine was one of the cars Ara did manage to judge while he was in San Antonio. And he was on the phone with his wife regarding his son. While not necessary he took the time to apologize to me for the distraction from the judging. And when the team was done he took the time to answer any questions I had about the results.

Ara .. great meeting you, very happy to hear your son is doing well. Your just one of the many great people I met during my first national convention.

[Vinnie P.]

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Hey guys,
I don't want to the be "that guy" who writes a 12 page post that just goes on and on, but I feel compelled to write a post relating to my thoughts on the NCRS. Recently, i had the privilege of being asked to judge 67's at the Nationals. I flew out Tuesday and was scheduled to judge on Wednesday (Exterior). My 13 month old son was a little sick that morning, but nothing to worry about. I landed in Atlanta and my wife called and said they were going to the pediatrician. I landed in San Antonio on Tuesday evening and they were going to the Hospital.

Priorities changed. I booked a flight home for Wed afternoon. I spoke with 67 Team Leader Nick Culkowski who was as gracious as always, and said do whatever you got do. I was fortunate to have been able to judge 7 cars before my flight out. Due to weather and connecting flights i didn't get to the hospital until 3am wed night/thur am. Many tests were done to my son, including a spinal tap on the poor thing. Long story short it turned out to be a bad case of sinusitis. We were in the hospital for a few days, but all turned out well.


Now for my point of this post (and it's not technical, so if the mods delete this i understand). I can not even count how many friends and fellow members of the NCRS reached out to me in text messages, emails and phone calls to see about how my son was doing. This organization, in my opinion, is the tops of all hobbyist organizations out there. I have made some wonderful friendships since joining. The NCRS is not about engine pads, trim tags, etc....It's about the friendships we all make along the way. The outreach from many members to me about my son really showed me how lucky i am to be a small part of a great organization. A post a few years ago on this DB inquired into where the NCRS will be in years to come....I can tell you, this organization is NOT only about the wonderful cars we covet, but more importantly about the friendships we make throughout out membership. I cherish this....

Long post to make a simple point, this group of guys and gals is the BEST. Hands down. I am proud to me a member. Thanks to ALL that have reached out to me about my son. He is doing fantastic and is back to his normal ways thank God.....Thanks again to all.....

Regards
ARA

Ara,

I am glad your son is doing well and everything turned out fine. I completely concur with your description of the membership. All you have to do is read my note to the membership at the bottom of page 5 at the end of Dave Brigham's judging chairman's column in the summer issue of The Restorer.

Vinnie

[Richard M.]

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Ara, It's also great people like you that make this organization what it is.

Very glad your son is doing better. It was very nice seeing you last week. Say hello to your wife and tell her she did a great job while you were working and volunteering for all of us to help us learn more about these great Cars. Your dedication to our organization is very much appreciated.

Rich

[Chris S.]

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Ara
Glad the lil guy is doing well.

Your friend
Chris

[Michael J.]

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ARA, this is a good example of the NCRS at its' core. So many examples of members helping members from last week too. From helping push a car when it won't start, to helping get a car back on the rain slick trailer ramps after it slips off, to helping fix a car during the Road Tours. Glad your son is well, and it was nice to see you again, and now I know why I didn't see you later. Maybe I will travel to Florida for your school.........

[Ara G.]

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Thanks to all of you. My son is doing great, and has already been looking at the 67 JM. My daughter (whose birthday is 4/27) became a member of the NCRS when she was one day old. Convention was a wonderful time. The well wishes were sincere and very nice. God willing my kids will become active in the organization and make their old man proud. Rich, Mike, Vinnie, et al was so nice seeing all of you guys. My wife can't get over how many of my "Vette buddy's" have reached out to us about little Ara....She sends her appreciation to all you guys as well....

[Leif A.]

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Ara,
I was unable to make it to the Nationals this year (much to my regret) and I hadn't heard about your son until now. I'm so glad to hear he is doing well and the situation wasn't any more serious. As others have stated here, you're a sterling example of what a true NCRS member should be. Your dedication to this organization goes above and beyond. Your knowledge and support, both at events and here on the forum, are always sincerely appreciated. I will continue to seek you out at NCRS events as I consider you a true friend. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Steve B.]

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Ara, I am happy to hear that your son is doing well.

[James G.]

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I know you by name Ara, and wish I had met you at San Antonio. I am so glad your son is doing well. NCRS members have always been family since I joined in 1976. And many came up to me at Convention with positive wishes after my recent loss of my wife. If there is a party in my household, 80 % are Corvette NCRS and racing friends. Hope to meet you soon. Keep us updated on your sons progress.

[Ara G.]

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My son kinda likes Vettes too.....From a couple of months ago, but you get the point....He helped me clean an original 202 coil for the Silver car too...He liked the smell of the soap we were using...Thanks Steve, was nice seeing you at the Nats. Jim, I too know you by name but have never had the pleasure of meeting you sir...One day, and one day soon I hope...

[Michael L.]

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Ara, So relieved to hear that your son is doing better. I will relate the good news to some of your Texas friends as I know they are concerned. It was nice to see you again at the nationals.
Mike and Carolyn

[Ara G.]

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Appreciate it Mike. I have some great friends in Texas....Was just such nice thing to see so many of my friends genuinely concerned about my son. Didn't mean to have my "Jerry Maguire" moment, but really wanted to speak to how classy the members are here.