The meeting was called to order at 7:02 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 no new members or guest.
Corvette Trivia: (Cindy left Bob at home to give everyone a chance to answer)
Treasurer’s Report: Rick announced Anita was sick and could not attend tonight’s meeting. Rick read the treasurer’s report. Jeff Shatto made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written and Barbara Tootle seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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. Jeff Shatto seconded the motion. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.
Charlene read a ‘Thank You’ card sent to the club by Sharon McMahon in regard to the loss of her sister. She expressed her appreciation for the heartfelt support of the club.
Charlene also read a ‘Thank You’ card from Rick Richardson and family about the outpour of support and attendance of the club at Kelly’s Celebration of Life and the beautiful floral arrangement delivered for the occasion.
NCM Update: Rick announced there are no updates to report.
Member Update Coordinator: Get well cards for April were sent out to Jackie Capponi. Sharon Capponi, Don Buhl and Susan Rici. In May Sharon Capponi, Cheryl Clark and Susan Rici received Get Well cards.
In April, May and June, we had members who were recipients of the Honor Flight; April was Butch Nielsen, May was Barry Whitney and June, Bill Kitts out of Ohio.
Doug Brown will be celebrating a milestone, May 21st. will be his 80th. birthday. “Happy Birthday Doug!”
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated one in last part of May, the month of June and the first part of July.
Facebook: Rick praised Roseanna for doing a great job with our Facebook postings. Roseanna commented about how grateful she is for the members who are posting on our Facebook site.
Old Business:
American Muscle-Website Logo. Still working on it.
Updated By-Laws have been posted and have been emailed to all members.
New Business:
Joe Kauk Presentation- Rick introduced Joe to the members. Joe spoke about the Bowling Green History of Corvettes.
Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green? There will be no June drive and dine.
Derrick Morris Memorial Contribution – Lupus Foundation- The Board members voted to donate $100.00 on behalf of Ken and Cindy Morris’s son.
Vann Gannaway Chevrolet Club Donation- $1,000.00 received from Vann Gannaway, $500.00 to be donated to Hospice of Cornerstone and $300.00 towards the rental space to Tavares Community Church Activity Center.
Bayview Center- Father’s Day Event
Hospice Donation- Bob Vehmeier made the motion for the club to match Vann Gannaway’s donation of $500.00. Jeff Shatto seconded the motion. All members were in agreement. Hospice of Cornerstone will receive $1,000.00.
National Corvette Museum- Rich Gander provided 2 letters about disgruntled Museum employees. Some of the employees have had previous contact and have assisted our members. Rick read the letters to the members. Rick will try to reach out to Deb Murphy, one of the local board members to get more information and/or clarification as to what is going on at the Corvette Museum.
Past Event Reports:
Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- April-1 car May – 10 cars. The Capponi brothers, Pete and Andy won 50/50.
Sonic Cruise-In- April-0 cars. May – 1 car.
Bee’s RV Resort- April– 18 cars. Door prizes won by Butch, Chuck C. Bob, Lynn and Rich. Rick R. won the 50/50. May-11 cars. Door prizes won by Ken G. Mike M. Bob and Mike C.
Leesburg Cruise- In- April – 7 cars. May- 2 cars.
Eustis Cruise In – March- 9 cars. Door prize won by Butch. April – No Show
Gator Harley- March – 12 cars. Door prize of $20.00 won by Rick R.
Drive and Dine- “Trust Me” – Crazy Gators - 19 cars and Stumpknockers – 10 cars.
Honor Flight Escort Mission #61- 11 cars. Mission #62- 6 cars.
Saints & Sinners Car Show- 8 cars. Door prizes won by all.
Blessing of the Vettes – 18 cars. Doug Brown won 50/50.
Corvette Club Annual Picnic- 20 cars. Friday seemed to work out well. Will plan to schedule next year event for Friday.
Elks Lodge Car Show- 5 cars. Chuck K. won Best Modern Car. Door prize won by Terry W.
Motors and Mutts Car Show – 2 cars.
Ongoing Monthly Events:
Bee’s RV Resort Car Show- 1st. Saturday of the month – 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Highway 441 Monthly Cruise-In- 1st Wednesday of the month-5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Leesburg Cruise-In- 2nd. Saturday of the month 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Sonic Cruise-In-3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 NOON
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:
Corvettes Coast to Coast – October 13, 2024 will be held at Bunnell. Rick will send out the registration.
Vettes for Vets/Hendrick Driven for Veterans – May 23 – 26, 2024. It is in Alabama and track time needs to be reserved. Those interested plan to stay overnight. Would leave Thursday morning.
Flags for Fallen Vets – May 26, 2024 – 6:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Bushnell National Cemetery.
Hot Rods at the Greens – May 25, 2024 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Open Discussion
Ken Gentry provided information about Cars & Coffee car show 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. every 3rd Saturday of the Month at House Blend Café, Ocoee.
Rick R. spoke about the upcoming MCCC car show November 9th. Ocala. Rick has the registration information for those interested.
Bob V. mentioned a Punte Gourda Car Show December 17th.
Barry Whitney expressed his thanks for the members who escorted and came to the Mission #62 Honor Flight Welcome Home.
Time for 50/50. Winning ticket held by Lora.
Next Meeting:
Planning Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.
General Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.
Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 8:02 by Jeff and seconded by Chuck. All members in favor.
Respectfully Submitted by:
Charlene Minger
Secretary of Club
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