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Hello Everyone,
In case you haven't seen the post on www.zccne.org, I wanted to send this along. I apologize if this is redundant...

Last month we lost a loyal friend and CTZCC member, Colin Foote in a tragic traffic accident. Both Colin and his Father Robin have been active members in the CT club, attending meetings and events and enjoying the process of restoring these great cars as Father and Son.

Since the loss of Colin, Robin Foote has been working tirelessly with the RI Legislature to pass "The Colin B. Foote Act". This law would require drivers who receive 4 separate and distinct serious moving violations to be subject to having their license revoked for 2 years, 60 hours of driver retraining and 60 hours of community service.

The only bright spot in this entire tragedy is that this bill was recently signed into law and will now protect the people of RI against dangerous repeat driving offenders. To celebrate the passage of this law and to remember Colin, Robin has organized a wonderful event for the CTZCC & there are open slots for ZCCNE members as well (first come, first serve), which includes a barbecue, overnight accommodations in Narragansett, a Z caravan to the Quonset Point Airfield and parking in a designated VIP space at the airfield for up to 30 participants to view the Air Show. Even though these 30 slots are "first-come, first serve", all are welcome to drive their Z cars to the airfield and park outside the gates. We are especially looking for 240Z's to fill the majority of this contingent of 30 cars but also want to include at least one of every other Z model.

In honor of Colin, a long time friend and supporter of the RI Air National Guard, the Air Show will include a memorial flyover by WWII Fighter aircraft. The Foote family has graciously invited any participating Z Car owners to stay over at one of their guest houses in Narragansett, RI on Friday night, June 25th. This invitation is open to all club members as space permits (they have 14 bedrooms available). Robin very much wants Z cars to be present Friday evening for the press. You only need to bring your Z, toothbrush and an overnight bag (your co-pilot is invited also).

Please review the agenda below and RSVP for the events you are able to attend.

Schedule:

Friday June 25, 2010
3-5 PM: Z Car Arrival at 52 Narragansett Ave., Narragansett, RI 02882 (Proceed past house to red light – cross over to parking lot)
6 PM to 10 PM: Evening Cook-Out & Reception. Media will be invited to take pictures and write about the cars and purpose of the event.
6 PM: Evening “Teaser” Air show 1 block away at Narragansett Town Beach
10 PM: Relocate to Overnight Accommodations at assigned Foote Guest House

Saturday June 26, 2010
8:30 AM: Z Car Memorial Cruise Departure to the Quonset Airport about 15 miles away. Starting point is 52 Narragansett Ave, Narragansett RI.
9 - 9:30 AM: Quonset Air Show Arrival. We will be directed to a designated Z Car parking area. We expect that RIANG or Civil Air Patrol will provide security to protect our cars.

Participant VIP Seating:
Please let us know if you would be willing to take a 15 to 20 minute “shift” at the Z Car display area to hand out the Z Car History/Colin Foote flyers and answer questions about the cars.
12:30 PM (Approximately): WWII Warbird Fighter Fly-by Tribute
1:30 to 2 PM: Early departure: Z car participants may, at their option, leave the Air Show after the Tribute Fly-by or stay and enjoy the rest of the show.
4 PM: Air Show Ends with demonstration by USAF Thunderbirds.
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To register for any portion of these events, please e-mail the following information to the three event contacts below. For those requesting to participate in the 30 Car VIP Parking area some of this information will be shared with the RI Air National Guard for check-in. Since this is a military base all Persons and Cars may be subject to search.

Required Information:
Name:
Address:
Cell Phone:
Z Car Model, Year, Color:
Will you be attending the Barbecue on Friday evening? Yes/No
If yes, are you bringing a guest?
Do you need accommodations for Friday Night? Yes/No
If yes, are you bringing a guest?

Will you be caravaning with us to the Air Show on Saturday morning?
If yes, please provide registration tag # & State:
Will you be staying until the end of the Airshow (5 PM)? Yes/No

E-mail Registration must be received by June 23, 2010 (sooner if at all possible) and sent the following 3 individuals:

Farnum Brown: Globeaero@aol.com Cell Phone: 401-662-1494
Robin Foote: robin.raf@gmail.com Cell Phone: 401-741-1678
Cathy Quindazzi(ZCCNE point person): cathy-acimports@comcast.net Cell Phone: 603-930-8156

For those that just wish to attend the Friday night Barbecue and/or the Cruise to the Air show, and will not enter the Airshow VIP Parking and Flight Line Area, overnight accommodations MAY be available for you if not filled by Z Car registered participants.

We look forward to seeing as many of our members as possible to honor our late friend Colin Foote. We understand that summer is a busy time, if you can't be there please keep Robin, his family and Colin in your thoughts that weekend.

For questions please contact the ZCCNE coordinator for the event, Cathy Quindazzi or Robin Foote via the e-mail / cell phone information above.
Anthony & I will be there.
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Thanks much!
Cathy
ZCCNE Secretary