Club Minutes for September 16, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:06 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. New member, Dave Wenzel introduced himself, his wife Judy was not present. He has a 2007 convertible. Bob Stralis plans to be a new member. He has a C-3 and C-6. Welcome Dave and Bob!

Corvette Trivia: Only 2 questions

1. “Bolt-on” cast aluminum wheels replaced the “knock off” wheel in 1967. True or False? Maureen is the winner!

2. What was the first year the wheelbase was shortened? 1959, 1963 or 1971? Anita, you go girl!!!! Hooray for the ladies!

Treasurer’s Report: Welcome back Butch! Butch, gave the May, June, July and August financial report. Doug Brown made the motion to accept the financial report as reported. Bob Vehmeier 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 there is nothing new to report per Rich Gander. Rich expressed his feelings about the club may want to consider someone else to be the Ambassador for the club since he is absent a good part of the time. Larry Rinehart volunteered to be the new Club Ambassador. Rick will contact the National Covette Museum of the change. 

Member Update Coordinator:  The month of July, Get Well cards were sent to Bob Vehmeier, Betsy Wedge and Gary Calkins. In August a Sympathy card was sent to Barbara Tootle, her mom had passed away. September Get Well cards were sent to Jim & Cheryl Clark, Susan Ricci, and Clare Whitis.  

Peg Kepler has been in the hospital again. Chuck requested not to send cards, unless you want to send money. Ha! ha! Just keep her in your thoughts and prayers. 

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

Happy Anniversary to those in September, October and November.   

Facebook:  Roseanna expressed her thanks to those who had posted pictures. Chuck Kepler had pictures of the Leesburg car show but Roseanna has not received them to post them.     

Old Business:

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green?  The Assembly plant tours have been extended to be opened 9/29/25 to 10/06/25. Anyone interested the cost is $35.00 per person for members and $50.00 per person for non-members.

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. It will be catered and we are working with the caterer on the menu. More information will be forthcoming.

Nomination of 2025-2026 Officers- All positions are available. Rick, Butch and Charlene are willing to remain if no one is interested. We definitely need a new Vice President because Chuck is stepping down. November meeting will be elections. 

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- August - 0 cars, September – 3 cars. 

Bee’s RV Resort- August – 9 cars – Door Prize won by Rick R. September – 4 cars.    

Leesburg Cruise- In August – No Show due to weather, September - 2 cars 

Eustis Cruise In – July– 5 cars. August – No Show due to weather

Gator Harley- August – 7 cars – Barbara Tootle won $20.00. 

Drive and Dine- Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant – 13 cars. The Perfect Spot – 11 cars 

Daytona Track Day – 4 cars. There were 2 sessions, 6 lapse each. 

Daytona Car Correll – 3 cars.

Daytona Coke Zero 400 – 7 members. 

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 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:

Corvettes Coast to Coast – October 12, 2025 Registration forms have been sent, designated meeting place TBD.  

Drive and Dine – Crump’s Landing – September 18, 2025 – Leaving at 11:45, meet at Russell Stovers. 

14th. Annual Toys for Tots & 10th. Annual Blessing of the Vettes – October 4, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at George Nahas. 

27th. Annual All Corvette Show – November 8, 2025 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Ocala

Club’s Anniversary Dinner – September 28, 2025 – Takis in Leesburg- 1:30 p.m. after dinner those who wish to have dessert we will meet at Russell Stovers. 

Honor Flight #68 Escort – October 1, 2025 at the Leesburg Walmart parking lot. 

Honor Flight #69 Escort – October 29, 2025 at the Leesburg Walmart parking lot. 

POW/MIA Table Presentation – September 19, 2025 at the Villages Veterans Memorial Park – 10:00 a.m. Charlene and 8 of her women veterans will be doing the presentation. 

Rick also mentioned some other events:

Past & Present Motors Annual Car Show – October 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Ocoee, FL 

Steak, Rattle & Roll- Steak and Shake in Clermont Hwy. 50 - September – May, 3rd. Sunday of every month 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Open Discussion

Tim Hill shared his adventure on the Tail of the Dragon which is in parts of North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Next year will be a drive scheduled for September 11 – 13, 2026. 

Chuck Cook described the area where the Christmas party will be held in their community center. There is a $100.00 deposit, which will be refunded after inspected and accepted as being returned the way it was received. They set up the tables and provide the table clothes and centerpieces. The members must clean up after themselves and place the table clothes in a pile. 

50/50 Drawing – And the winner is………. Maureen Brown.

Next Meeting:

Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:40 by Jeff Shatto and seconded by Michael Mount. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary