Corvette Club of Northern Delaware

Steve Blanchies
Member since 2002

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I enjoy traveling with my wife Lynn, whether it is by land, sea or air.  Cruise ships are a favorite but going to different events, shows or destinations in our 50th Anniversary Edition Corvette is the best!  It really has been a way of life; meeting and making friends with so many Corvette people from all over just can't be beat.

Another favorite activity of mine is performance boating. I enjoy participating in Poker Runs & Fun Runs.

Mike Metcalf
Member since 2001

Harvey Smith
Member since 1992


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Harvey Smith has been the club treasurer since 1995.

He and his wife Alice own the second oldest car in the club, a 1956 Venetian Red Corvette with Shoreline Beige coves and red interior. The car has a 265 cubic-inch engine with two four-barrel carburetors.

Harvey is the co-owner of the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes in New Castle, Newark, and Delaware City. He is also an active volunteer with the Odessa Fire Company, and served as the company's Deputy Chief for several years.

Harvey and Alice live in the historic town of Odessa. They also enjoy their summer home on the Delaware Bay in Lewes

Christine Carlantonio
Member since 1998


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I have been happily married for 32 years and have three children ages 21, 23, and 24.

Being a member of CCND has brought many exciting activities and lasting friendships.

Gardening is a favorite pastime as well as volunteering at the hospital and nursing homes.

Jim Davis
Member since 1973

Rocky Crisconi
Member since 2011

Jack Bianchino
Member since 2009

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I became interested in cars at an early age, especially GM products, since my father and uncles all worked in the auto trade.  My first exposure to a Corvette was at the GM Autorama on the Atlantic City Steele Pier at 9 years of age.   From that day on I was infatuated with The Car!  I finally purchased my first Corvette 2 years ago after retiring from New Castle County and Delaware Air Guard.  

My interests range from traveling to photography, sports, reading and home projects.   I love a good car show and visiting auto museums while traveling. 

The Club gives me the opportunity to not only socialize with people with a common interest, but also to get involved with contributing to charitable causes.  

Bob Avery
Member since 1993

I have been car enthusiast for as long as I can remember, and a member of CCND since 1993.

My wife Patty and I have been married since 1972 and have one child, Rob, who lives in Kennett Sq Pa with his wife Carrie two Children a daughter Ryleah, and a son Shepard.

Although Patty does not share the same passion for cars as I do, she enjoys the social aspect of the club and is involved with many of the charity events.

My life beyond CCND revolves around golf, photography, and of course our grandchildren.

I currently have a 1966 Mossport Green Roadster 427 / 425hp and a 2013 Cyber Gray GrandSport Coupe

Fred Krumm
Member since 2005



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I came somewhat late to world of Vettes, but I’ve loved sports cars all my adult life, having owned a couple of Porsches, RX-7s and even a Fiat X1/9 that rusted right out from under me! Of course, that first Vette (a black ’93 with the rare cloth interior, which I purchased in ’05) spoiled it for any other sports car. I now drive a Torch Red ’01 Z06 (the “Torch Z”).

What I’ve really enjoyed about my 8 years of Vette ownership (aside from how awesome these cars are) is the opportunity to make new friends and participate in some of the fun activities associated with membership in CCND. Serving as our Newsletter editor is a great way to share many of the Club’s diverse Vette experiences with all of our members.

On a personal note, in 2013 year Connie and I will celebrate our 35th anniversary! We have 2 grown sons (Kurt and Kyle). I live in Chadds Ford, PA, and keep out of trouble by working as a management consultant in the area of Decision Analysis. My other interests include golf and tennis, and I am a BIG fan of all the Philly sports teams.

Jane Murray
Member since 2011

My husband Doug and I enjoy working on and cruising in our yellow 1976 Corvette Stingray, which we bought in the fall of 2011. It is our first Corvette, if you don’t count my Barbie Corvette I played with when I was a kid in the 1960s! Doug has been patiently restoring and repairing his “project” car and I am periodically pressed into service as mechanic’s helper when another set of hands is required.
 
Along with the Vette, we have his and hers Harley Davidsons – mine is a 2003 100th Anniversary Edition Fat Boy – and like to take them on road trips, our favorite being cruising the coast of Maine. We’ve also ridden the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and Hill Country in Texas.
 
Doug and I have worked in various capacities in the horse racing industry our entire lives, having both graduated from the University of Arizona’s Racetrack Industry Program. I am the Director of Services for the Thoroughbred Racing Associations of North America, the industry trade group representing 48 Thoroughbred racetracks throughout North America.
 
We’ve been married 30 years and live just south of Elkton. We don’t have any kids but own a retired racehorse, who is “equine senior citizen” at the ripe old age of 30. If you add in ongoing home remodeling projects and the occasional game of golf, we stay pretty busy! 

Bob Cook
Member since 1977

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My wife and I moved to Delaware in 1977 and immediately joined CCND. We were transferred away from Delaware in 1982 but back in 1988 when we rejoined CCND. We left again in late 1990 and came back for good in 1999. I guess it is logical that I become the first Club Historian since I have been associated with CCND the longest of the current members.

Our “drive” Corvette is a 2002 Z06 that we purchased used with 4000 miles in late 2002. We have a fuel injected 1959 that we purchased in 1974 that just underwent a frame-off restoration. We have received two “top-flight” National Corvette Restorers Society awards since the car was completed in April, 2010.

I have been a “car guy” for as long as I can remember. I am currently restoring a 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass 442 that my Dad bought for me in 1967. It’s the car I had when we got married and is like one of the family. The restoration has been a slow process but the car is almost ready to paint and then it is reassembly, reassembly, reassembly.

As we have moved around the country, we have been members in four other Corvette Clubs. I believe CCND is one of the best clubs in the country.