Club Minutes for July 15, 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. Michael Mount introduced himself and his wife, Linda. They have a C8 E-Ray. Welcome Michael and Linda!

Corvette Trivia: Only 2 questions

1. The ’79 Corvette vehicle identification number was located on the right or left windshield pillar? Chuck Kepler had the right answer.
2. What was the first year the base price went over $10,000.00? 1978, 1980 or 1981.  Hooray for Linda!

Treasurer’s Report: No report was given because Butch is up north.  

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. Doug Brown made the motion to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written. Ray Nault 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 May, Get Well cards were sent to Doug Brown, Ray Nault, Maureen Brown and Chuck Cook. On June 9th a Sympathy card was sent to Shelly & Stuart Brush (they are in charge of ice cream social at Bee’s RV). On June 18th. Roseanna sent a Get Well card to Gary Calkin and Jim & Cheryl Clark. July 9th. a Sympathy card was sent to Barbara Tootle (the loss of Stinker, our club mascot) and a Get Well to Betsy Wedge. June 12th. Get Well cards were sent to Gary Calkins, Susan Ricci, and Jim & Cheryl Clark. A ‘Good-bye’ card was sent to Brenda and Steve Allen. 

Happy Birthday to the July babies: Bill Kitts, Carl Handschke, Gene Nobles and Mike Smith. August babies: Chuck Kepler, Janice McKeever, Chris Smith, Gwen Larmore and Ron Larmore.

Happy Anniversary to those in July: Cindy & Bob Vehmeier, Gene & Mary Nobles, Larry & Diana Rinehart, Lynn & Ray Nault and Pete & Sharon Capponi. August: Dawn & Jeff Shatto and Roseanna & Butch.  

Facebook:  Roseanna expressed her thanks to Chuck Kepler for the pictures submitted.     

Old Business:

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green?  Possibly in the fall will plan trip to Bowling Green. If anyone wants to plan a ride, rides can be arranged through Chuck Cook.

New Business:

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- June – 2 cars, July– 0 car. 

Bee’s RV Resort- June – 13 cars – Door Prize won by Mike S., Bob V. & Rick R. – Barbara won the 50/50. July – 6 cars – Door Prizes won by Rick R. Chuck C and John McMahon.    

Leesburg Cruise- In June – 1 car, July - 3 cars – Ken Mathias won $20.00.

Eustis Cruise In – May – 7 cars. June – 4 cars.  

Gator Harley- May – 2 cars – Rick R. won $20.00. 

Drive and Dine- Corky Bells – 12 cars 

Honor Flight Mission #66 Escort – 5 cars

Traveling Vietnam Wall Escort – 11 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- 1stWednesday 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:

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

Daytona International Speedway –Daytona Coke Zero 400 – August 23, 2025. Car Correll during the afternoon, with racing in the evening. $68.00 per person.

Drive and Dine – Papa Joe’s – July 24, 2025 – Leaving at noon. Meet at George Nahas Chevrolet. 10 cars/19 people have signed up. 

Past & Present Motors Car Show – October 4, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Annual car show – Info later.

Open Discussion

50/50 Drawing – Jack Whitis is the winner

Next Meeting:

Board Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:25 by Ray Nault and seconded by Chuck K. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary