Club Minutes for (January 20, 2026) February 17, 2026

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by our President, Rick Richardson. 

Rick led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rick asked if we had any new members or guest. We had one new member and his wife, Chuck & Vicki Siefke. 

Corvette Trivia: 

1. The 1982 was the last year of the 3rd., 4th. or 5th. generation of Corvettes? Bob Vehmeier had the answer. 

2. In 1980 the buyer would receive a “credit” if the radio was deleted. True or False. Anita Kaspick knew the answer. (that’s one for the females).

3. In what year did seat belts become standard equipment on Corvettes? 1957, 1958 or 1964 Jeff Shatto gave the right answer. 

Treasurer’s Report: Butch gave the December & January financial report. Chuck Cook made the motion to accept the financial report as reported. Pete Capponi seconded the motion. All members were in agreement. 

Minutes:  Rick announced the minutes have been posted on the website and have been emailed to all of the members who have provided email addresses. Bob Vehmeier made the motion to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written. Jack Whitis seconded the motion. All were in favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

NCM Update:   Larry Rinehart our new Ambassador announced the National Corvette Museum Bash is April 23 – 25, 2026. There is also the raffle prize of 5- 2026 Corvettes, tickets range from $20.00 to $300.00, depending on which car you purchase the raffle ticket for.

Member Update Coordinator:  The month of November, Get Well cards were sent to Marcia Schneider, and to the Village Vettes George and Beverly Bork due to a car accident.  A Sympathy card was sent to the Rich Bonnell family. In December Get Well cards were sent to Nadine Jester, Rick Kaspick (surgery), and Ken Morris. January Get Well cards were sent to Marcia Schneider, Clara Whitis, Paul Sheller, Dawn Shatto and Susan Ricci. A Sympathy card was sent to Jan Seber (lost of her brother). February Get Well cards were sent to Dawn Shatto, Gary Calkins (surgery), Mike Colt. Sympathy cards were sent to Jack Whitis (the loss of Clara) and Greg Albanese (loss of his wife). 

Happy Birthday to those who will celebrate a birthday the last part of November, the month of December, January and the first part of February. 

Happy Anniversary to those in January and February.   

Facebook:  Roseanna appreciates those who have contributed to the website and she expressed her thanks.   

Rick asked for everyone to take a moment of silence in honor of our club member Clara Whitis, who passed away earlier this month, February.

Old Business:

Bob Vehmeier has made the dash plaques which are ideal for the car shows, they are $5.00 each.

New Business:

Special Recognition – Rick asked Terry and Kay Weaver to come up front. Rick presented them with a special “thank you” card signed by all the members which was created specifically for them by Ron & Gwen Larmore. 

Vann Gannaway Chevrolet Toys for Tots- Vann Gannaway Chevrolet sent a card to A Touch of Glass club to thank us for the toys and donations given to them for Toys for Tots. They appreciated us helping to keep the magic of Christmas. 

Vettes vs. The Dragon – Tim Hill next month will be presenting this to the club.

Hendrick Driven for Vets/Bowling Green – May 21-26, 2026- Track Day is on the 23rd. 5 lap session for $135.00 with your own car. Additional track time is possible. Leaving Alabama on Sunday heading to Bowling Green, where we will go to the Museum, Track Time and possibly a Plant Tour.

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- December – 11 Cars – Door prizes won by Ron Lynn - January – 12 Cars – Door prizes won by Ron Lynn – February – 10 Cars

Bee’s RV Resort-December - 5 Cars- Trophies won by Chuck C. & Rick R. Door prizes won by

Mike M., Rick R., & Chuck C. - January - 15 Cars-Butch won a Trophy-Door prize won by Rick R. -February - 18 Cars-Door prizes won by Mike Maiorana, Jeff S. and Chuck C. 

Leesburg Cruise- In December - 2 Cars-Pete won a Trophy and Door prize- January – ? Cars -February - ? Cars 

Eustis Cruise In – November – 9 cars. December – 15 cars – Chuck S won $50.00 – January – 11 Cars.

Gator Harley- November – 12 Cars – Barbara won $20.00 – January - No show 

Drive and Dine- Crackers Bar & Grill – 21 Cars – Cooks – 13- Cars – Lollygaggers – 17 Cars

Clermont Steak & Shake Car Show – December – No show – January – No show

Mission Inn Car Show – 4 Cars

Christmas Party – 42 members

Howey in the Hills Car Show- 7 Cars – Ken Mathais won a Trophy

St. Johns River Boat Cruise – 12 Members

Daytona International Speedway – Track Day – 6 Cars

Daytona 500 – 7 members

Ongoing Monthly Events:

Bee’s RV Resort Car Show- 1st. Saturday of the month – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Arrive early

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise-In- 1stWednesday of the month-5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Leesburg Cruise-In- 2nd. Saturday of the month 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. 

Eustis Cruise-In – 4th Saturday of the month-2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (suggest you arrive between 11:30/12:00 in order to park together) 

Gator Harley Davidson- 5th Saturday of the month 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Upcoming Activities:

Third Annual Villages Honor Flight Car Show – March 14, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

18th. Annual Vettes at one Daytona- April 25, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. More information forthcoming. 

Pennbrooke Fairways Annual Car Show – March 21, 2026- 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Villages Honor Flight Escort Mission #70 – April 15, 2026

Sam Boswell Buick/GMC Classic Car Show – February 28, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

10thAnnual Mid-Florida Car Show – March 13, 2026 – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

St. Armands Circle Show – May 2, 2026

Next Meeting:

Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Open Discussion

Ron Larmore brought an apparatus back from the December Drive and Dine to Cook’s. He asked if anyone knew what the ‘hook like object’ was? Barry Whitney guessed it to be a dipper for Oreo cookies. 

Roseanna announced there will be a Car Show at Lakeridge Winery March 7th. 

Steve Minger brought to the attention that Carl Handschke will be on the April 15th. Honor Flight. 

50/50 Drawing – And the winner is………. Paula Francis

Adjournment – Motion to adjourn at 7:47 by Jeff Shatto and seconded by Steve Minger. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary