Club Minutes for March 19, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by our President, Rick Richardson. 

Rick led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Rick asked if we have any new members: Chuck & Janice Mckeever, Paula & Allen Francis, Dave Keddy & Betty Bellantuoni and Nick & Rebecca Nicou

Corvette Trivia:

1. In the 1994 Corvette the Battery located behind the driver’s seat or under the hood. Under the hood
2. What was the final year for transistorized ignition systems – 1951, 1964 or 1969? 1964 – Bob V.

Treasurer’s Report: Butch read the treasurer’s report. Bob V. made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written, and Doug B. 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. Kay W. made the motion to waive reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written, Tom seconded the motion. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

Maureen B. read an e-mail from Tom Schewitzer who organized the Pennbrooke Car Show thanking us for the wonderful card and sentiments for the Car Show.

NCM Update:   We didn’t have any updated information from the Corvette Museum. 

Member Update Coordinator 

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated since out last meeting in January. We sent cards to Gary and Lora Calkin, Larry & Diana Reinhart. Roseanne mentioned that Barb Tootle won Best of Show at the Lakeridge Winery Show. Bob V. also mentioned that we need to get the pictures of our new members for our website.

Facebook:  Roseanna thanked those members who continue to take pictures for our Facebook page.

Old Business:

American Muscle-Website Logo- Board decided not to participate. 

Vann Gannaway Logo- We should have the logo by the end of the week.

New Business: 

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. –Terry and Kay are doing an excellent job with the drive and dine. 

Anyone can organize/arrange a drive and dine, just contact Chuck Cook, our Vice President, to coordinate date and time.

By-Law Changes – We will be changing the following from the Old Articles to the new Articles

Article II Section 3.  Old:  The term of each officer shall be 1 year.  There are no term limits.  Proposed:  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 they will be charged a $20 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 for the balance of the year.  Proposed:  Should the member dispose of their Corvette the second half of the year they will be charged a $25 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 for the balance of the year.

Section 3.  Old:  A.  Annual dues are $35.  Dues are pro-rated at $20 from June until December.  Proposed:  A.  Annual dues are $50.  Dues are pro-rated at $25 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.  Proposed:  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.  Proposed:  E.  Club Directory Coordinator:  Maintains and updates the membership list as required.

Club Picnic – This will be held on April 25, 2025 at Hickory Point Park from 11am to 2pm. Bring your own lunch and drink and the club will provide desert

Club Dues – Those that did not pay by the end of January will be taken off the membership list

Hendrick Driven for Veterans will be on May 24, 2025. Five laps for $110.00. If we have a group (10 people) we could go out ourselves.

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- February-9 cars- Door Prize won by Chuck K; March -3cars 

Bee’s RV Resort- February-18 cars; March-19 Cars – Door Prizes by Chuck C, Butch, Rick and Dave K.,

Leesburg Cruise- In- February-3 cars-John McMahon won $20; March – no show

Eustis Cruise In – January-4 cars; February-no show  

Gator Harley- No Show 

Drive and Dine- Cooks Restaurant -16 cars

1stThursday at Coney Island – February-1 car; March-3 cars

Cruise-in at David’s Lake – February-6 Cars-Door Prize won by Rick R.; March-4 Cars-Door Prizes won by Dave K. & Rick R

Sam Boswell GMC Classic Car Show – 10 Cars-David W. won 2nd place Trophy; Bill & Rick R. won $20

Mid-Florida Lake Car Show – 11 Cars- Door Prizes won by John McMahon, Gene & Bob V.

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- 1stWednesday of the month-5:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Cruise-In at David’s Lake – 2nd Friday of the month – 5pm-8pm

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:

St. Johns River Cruise –March 27, 2025 – this is now sold out.

The Villages Honor Flight Car Show.  At the Wildwood Convention Center - March 22, 2025 10am to 1pm – meet at the Bowling Alley in Leesburg at 8:30am

Drive & Dine – March 20, 2025 – Mojos – Meet at 11:30am

Corvettes on the Circle -  in Sarasota May 3rd. from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Next Meeting:

Planning Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025  at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn was made by Andy C. and seconded by Ray.. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Maureen Brown

Past Club Secretary (for Charlene Minger)