Club Minutes for May 20, 2025

 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. Gene and Mary Nobles introduced themselves. They have a 2019 Grand Sport. Welcome Gene and Mary!

Corvette Trivia:

1. Due to safety regulations, the knock off wheel option was no longer available in 1967. True or False. Bob V. had the answer.

2. 1981 Corvetttes introduced Liquid Crystal Digital Instrumentation for the first time. True or False? The answer was given by Chuck Kepler

3. The 1984 Corvette body underwent its most radical change since the 1968 model. True or False? Congratulations Terry Weaver!

4. What was the maximum m.p.h. on the 1958 speedometer? 120, 140 or 160? Ron Larmore answered correctly.

Treasurer's Report: Butch read the treasurer’s report. Jeff Shatto made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written and, Larry Rinehart 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. Sally Lynn made the motion to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written. Barbara Tootle seconded the motion. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

NCM Update:   Rick stated there is nothing new to report. 

Member Update Coordinator:  The latter part of March a sympathy card was sent to Charlene Minger, the loss of her sister. In April, ‘Get Well’ cards were sent to Charlie Beall, Jim & Cheryl Clark, Gary Calkins on the 1st.  Susan Ricci was sent a ‘Get Well’ card on the 25th. and Gary Calkins on the 26th. May ‘Get Well’ cards were sent to Clara Whitis and Gary Calkins (surgery) on the 7th. and on the 9th. Steve and Charlene Minger, sympathy card for the loss of their pet Annie. On May 6th. a card was sent to Anita & Rick Kaspick, their 50th. anniversary was on the 10th. A ‘Get Well’ card was sent on the 30th  to Penny Johnson.   

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated one the last part of May, the month of June and the first part of July. 

Facebook:  Roseanna thanked all those who have submitted pictures of all the different events.    

Old Business:

Vann Gannaway Logo- We are in operation! Tip Top is able to put our logo on the left sleeve of our shirts. It really looks good on our club shirts. 

By-Laws Revision- The changes from the Old Articles to the New Articles are as follows:

Article II Section 3. Old: The term of each officer shall be 1 year. There are no term limits. New:  The term of each officer shall be 1 year. There are no limitations to how many terms an officer may serve. 

Article III Section 2. Old: Should the member dispose of their Corvette the second half of the year will be charged a $20.00 fee when annual dues are due and be given until the end of June to become a Corvette owner. Remaining in the club as a new owner will cost $15.00 for the balance of the year. New: Should the member dispose of their Corvette the second half of the year they will be charged a $25.00 fee when annual dues are due and be given until the end of July to become a Corvette owner. Remaining in the club as a new owner will cost $25.00 for the balance of the year. 

Section 3.  Old: A. Annual dues are $35.00. Dues are pro-rated at $20.00 from June until December. New: A. Annual dues are $50.00. Dues are pro-rated at $25.00 from July until December. 

Article V Section 1. Old: The Board shall appoint a nominating committee in November. This committee shall present its slate of candidates at the December meeting. New: The Board shall appoint a nominating committee in September. This committee shall present its slate of candidates at the November meeting. 

Article VII Section 2. New: E. Club Directory Coordinator: Maintains and updates the membership list as required. 

The changes were read to all the members and all members were in agreement to the changes.  Motion was made and seconded.  All were in favor and the By-Laws were revised. 

New Business: 

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green?  Terry and Kay are doing an excellent job with the drive and dine. June 19th will be to Corky Bells in Palatka. 

Cornerstone Hospice Foundation Donation-Nancy Givens from Cornerstone Hospice was presented with a $1000.00 check from the club. Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care provide service to over 2000 patients per day in-house and at homes. 

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- April – 15 cars, May – 1 car. 

Bee’s RV Resort- April – 20 cars – Door Prize won by Mike S., Doug, May– 7 cars – Door Prizes won by Chuck C and Dawn.    

Leesburg Cruise- In April – 2 cars, May- 1 car – Trophy won by Jeff G.

Eustis Cruise In – March – 5 cars. April – 10 cars.  

Gator Harley- March – 17 cars – Chuck K won $20.00 

Drive and Dine- Mojo’s – 17 cars, The Shed at MacRae’s – 14 cars and Old Sugar Mill Pancake House-11 cars.

1st. Thursday’s at Coney Island – April – 2 cars

2nd Annual Honor Flight Car Show – 10 cars

St. Johns River Boat Cruise – 30 members

Motors & Mutts Car Show – 1 car

Honor Flight Mission #65 Escort – 7 cars

Club Picnic – 49 members

Corvettes on the Circle – 3 cars – trophies were won by Doug & Butch

Cars and Cakes Meet & Breakfast – 4 cars

Howey-in-the-Hills Founders Day Car Show – 10 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.

Cruise-In at David’s Lake- 2nd Friday of the month – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Leesburg Cruise-In- 2nd. Saturday of the month (changed their time) 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:

Hendrick Driven for Veterans – May 24, 2025

Corvettes Coast to Coast – October 12, 2025

Honor Flight Escort – May 28, 2025

Vietnam Travelling Wall Escort – May 24, 2025 – Meet at 7:45 a.m. Ron and Gwen Larmore will lead from Publix on SR 50 next to Home Depot in Clermont. 

Open Discussion

Next Meeting:

Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:35 by Jeff Shatto and seconded by Chuck K. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary