Club Minutes for November 18, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 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. There were no new members.

Corvette Trivia: 

      1. Traction bars were added to the rear suspension in 1959. True or False? Anita had the right answer.

      2. Whitewall tires were standard in 1962. True or False?Hooray! Way to go Sharon Capponi!

      3. Silver roof panels were standard on the collector’s edition of the 1982 Corvette. True or False? Kay Weaver knew the answer. The ladies did it again! 

Treasurer’s Report: Butch gave the October financial report. Ray Nault made the motion to accept the financial report as reported. Jeff Shatto 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. Anita Kaspick seconded the motion. All were in favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

NCM Update:   Rick stated Larry Rinehart is our new Ambassador. Larry was ill and not able to attend the meeting. 

Member Update Coordinator:  The month of September, Get Well cards were sent to Peg Kepler (Roseanna included a $100.00 bill that looked real in the card for Chuck) and Ken Morris and a Sympathy card to El Marie’s Pizzeria – death of Aaron Belair. In October Get Well cards were sent to Chuck Cook, Pete Capponi, Wanda Richardson, Cheryl Clark, John McMahon, and Cynthia Morris. 

A Thank You card was sent to Sharon and John McMahon for hosting the luncheon after the LOMD car show. 

The first part of November a Sympathy card was sent to Jim Clark and Get Well cards to Clara Whitis and Marcia Schneider (car accident).  

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

Happy Anniversary to those in November, December and January.   

Facebook:  Roseanna expressed her thanks to Chuck Kepler, Lynn Nault and anyone who has submitted pictures.      

Old Business:

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green?  

New Business:

Christmas Party- December 12, 2025 at Highland Lakes. Secret Santa will start at 4:00 p.m. and dinner will be 5:30 p.m. The deadline for signing up and paying for the dinner is December 9, 2025. The menu will consist of; Apple smoked pork loin, turkey and dressing, garlic cheese mashed potatoes, California blend, salad, bread, cobbler and coffee/tea. The cost of the dinner will be $35.00 per person. 

Nomination of 2025-2026 Officers- All current Officers will remain in Office, except for the Vice President position. Tom Moore and Barbara Tootle requested to run for Vice President. Ballots were given out and the members placed their vote. Barbara Tootles was elected by the members. Thank you to both for volunteering to run for the position! 

Dash Plaques – Bob Vehmeier created a dash plaque to place on the dash of their car during a car show. He is offering to make one for any member who would like one. The cost of the plaque is $5.00. Anyone interested contact Bob. 

Cape Kennedy Corvette Club Toy Run/St. Johns River Boat Cruise- December 6th. meet at Turkey Lake Plaza by 10:30 a.m., leaving plaza at 10:45 a.m. Titusville Walberg Museum. Bring your own lunch and drinks. 

St. Johns River Boat is scheduled for February 12th. be there no later than 10:15 a.m. in Sanford.

Vann Gannaway Chevrolet Toys for Tots- The board agreed to support our sponsor by contributing with new unwrapped toys and donating $200.00 to purchase more toys. Rick brought a large Toys for Tots box for members to place any unwrapped toy(s) brought to the meeting. 

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- October - 8 cars – Door prizes won by Butch, Pete & Barbara – 50/50 won by Barbara & Pete. November – 10 cars – Door prizes won by Andy, Barbara, Rick R., Ron Lynn. & Pete.  

Bee’s RV Resort- October–8 cars – Trophy won by Mike M. November – 14 cars - Door Prize won by Mike M., Rick R., Butch & Andy. 

Leesburg Cruise- In October – None, November – None 

Eustis Cruise In – September – 4 cars. October – 8 cars (they had a total of 180 cars) must be there 1:00p.m. or earlier.

Gator Harley- No show 

Drive and Dine- 

Sea Grass Pub & Grille/ Crump’s Landing – 19 cars (had to split up) 

Musselwhite’s – 20 cars. 

16th. Anniversary Dinner- 42 members. Afterwards went to Russell Stover’s for ice cream. 

Honor Flight Escort – Mission #67 – 6 cars – Mission #68 – 3 cars – Flightless – 5 cars.

Toys for Tots/Blessing of the Vettes – 18 cars

Home Depot Car Show – 12 cars

23rd. Annual Corvettes Coast to Coast Car Show – 3 cars – Butch won a 2nd. place Plaque – Rick R. won a Door prize. 

Clermont Steak & Shake Car Show – October – 4 cars – November – 6 cars

Lakes of Mount Dora Car Show – 19 cars – Thank you John and Sharon McMahon!

Marion County Corvette Club All Corvette Show –16 cars-Trophies were won by Mike M. -3rdplace C1, Pete – 1st. place C6, Steve – 2nd. place C7. Participants Choice – Barry, Barbara, Rick R. & Butch. Baskets were won by Barbara and Barry. 

Heritage Hills Car Show – 7 cars-Door prizes won by Chuck K. & Rick R.

Sam Boswell GMC/Buick Show – 2 cars

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 12:30/1:00 in order to park together) 

Gator Harley Davidson- 5th Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Upcoming Activities:

Christmas Party – December 12, 2025 – Highland Lakes – Secret Santa – 4:00 p.m. – Dinner 5:30 p.m.

Drive and Dine – Cracker’s Bar & Grill – November 20, 2025 – leaving at 11:45 a.m. Meet at Russell Stover’s.

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

Cape Kennedy Corvette Club Toy Run – December 6, 2025 – Leaving 10:45 a.m. – Turnpike Turkey Lake Service Plaza. 

St. Johns River Boat Cruise – February 12, 2026.

Open Discussion

Terry & Kay has arranged for a drive to Cook’s in Deland on Wednesday, December 17th. will meet at 12:00, the restaurant can only accommodate 40 people. 

50/50 Drawing – And the winner is………. Bob Vehmeier

Next Meeting:

Board Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:50 by Chuck Kepler and seconded by Ron Larmore. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary