Club Minutes for January 21 , 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 had any new members or guest. We had 2 upcoming new members, Bob and Marcia Schneider and Tony and Linda Cappuccio. Bill Kitts introduced his guest, Chuck and Janice McKeever. Larry Rosenwinkle and his wife were also guest. Rick welcomed back Carl and Ellen Handschke.

Rick informed the members about Ken Gentry passing and for us to honor him with a moment of silence. Rick praised Roseanna for putting together a collage in Ken’s honor.  

Corvette Trivia:

1. When did sun visors first become available? 1956, 1959, or 1962. Chuck Kepler said 1959.
2. Were two different hood designs available in 1976? Yes or No. Hey, Barbara Tootle!
3. The fuel pump was relocated to the interior of the fuel tank in 1982 Corvettes. T or F? Bill Kitts had the answer.

Treasurer’s Report: Butch read the treasurer’s report. Rich G. made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written and, Pete C. seconded the motion. All were in favor. 

Rick recognized Anita for her dedicated work for the past several years as our Treasurer. Thank you Anita!

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. Maribeth made the motion to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written. Anita seconded the motion. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

NCM Update:   Rich Gander didn’t have any updated information from the Corvette Museum. He did reiterate what Deborah Murphy had reported to the members that it is basically a disgruntled club ambassador who is having a hard time accepting the changes at the museum. 

If anyone is interested, the museum is conducting several raffles to win a Corvette in different categories. 

Member Update Coordinator:  The latter part of November, Roseanna sent ‘Get Well’ cards to Nadine Jester (she had a bad fall), Gary and Lora Calkins, and Peg Kepler (hospital). 

For December she sent out ‘Get Well’ cards to Penny Johnson (car accident), Susan Ricci (hospital), Jim & Cheryl Clark, and Rick Kaspick (surgery). She sent ‘Sympathy’ cards to Kim Moesch (Ken Gentry’s family), and Donna Norris (husband Dave).  

In January ‘Get Well’ cards were sent to Clara Whitis, Chuck Kepler, Susan Ricci, Jim & Cheryl Clark, Ray Nault, and Dawn Shatto. A ‘Thinking of You’ card was sent to Bob Vehmeier (last treatment).  

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated one the last part of January, the month of February and the first part of March. 

Facebook:  Roseanna thanked Kay Weaver, Chuck Kepler and anyone else who has provided pictures at the car shows and events. She announced for those who may not have joined the Facebook group that they just need to contact her and she will give them access. In order to join you must be a member.    

Old Business:

American Muscle-Website Logo. Still working on it. 

Vann Gannaway Logo- Tip Top is still working on the logo and once it has been completed, they will notify the club. 

New Business: 

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green?  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.

Bowling Green possibly in the spring. Rick asked Bill Kitts to address the members. Bill told the club he and Judy went to Bowling Green last September to run the track. He informed the members it is a great experience to run 4 laps around the 3 and ¼ mile track for $125.00. Rick said if anyone is interested in possibly going, we might be able to arrange to go as a club, depending on when it would be. It is something for the members to think about!

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- December – 1 car, January – 1 car. 

Bee’s RV Resort- December – 8 cars – Door Prize won by Mike M., Mike C. Kellie, and Rick R. January – 9 cars – Door Prizes won by Rick R.    

Leesburg Cruise- In- December – 1 car, January- 1 car – Door prize won by Rick

Eustis Cruise In – November – 7 cars. December – 5 cars.  

Gator Harley- November – 7 cars - Butch won $20.00 door prize. 

Drive and Dine- 3 Bananas Restaurant – 13 cars and Crackers – 17 cars.

Annual Christmas Party – 33 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- 1stWednesday of the month-5:00 to 7:30 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:

St. Johns River Cruise – February 12, 2025. Rick asked Ron Larmore to address the members about the river cruise. 

Ron told the members the Brevard County Toy Run was December 6, 2025. There were 200 Corvettes that participated in the drive to Port Canaveral. Barbara Tootle attended and told the members how exciting it was to be a part of the 200 Vettes (112 were C-8’s) driving down the road with no other vehicles. It was an organized event with the cooperation of the police blocking the ramps to prevent other vehicles entering the highway. 

Ron got to the point of explaining the river cruise. It’s a 3 hours cruise down the river. There will be tables reserved for our club. They will serve appetizers and sticky buns before the meal. The sticky buns are to die for! It will be a full course meal with dessert. There will be an entertainer who plays the guitar and may sing “Me and My Red Corvette.” The deadline to make reservations has been extended to January 23rd. Ron has checked the weather forecast for February 12th. and it is supposed to be a sunny day.

March 22, 2025 the Villages Honor Flight Car Show. More information forthcoming. Rick will email the website. 

St. Armands Circle, Sarasota will be held Saturday, May 3rd. from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Open Discussion

Butch reminded everyone to take their membership card in order to get 10% discount with Vann Gannaway Chevrolet. 

Chuck Cook suggested a ‘Welcome Packet’ for new members. Rick informed Chuck he is welcome to put one together. It isn’t something the club has thought about since it was given up several years ago. 

Bob V. spoke briefly about Haggerty Insurance through the Corvette Museum. Go through the museum to get a better quote. 

Bees RV Resort ice cream will be provided by the association. 

Time for 50/50. Winning ticket held by Anita Kaspick.

Bill Kitts spoke briefly about his Ohio Honor Flight experience. He received cards from some of the members in his Honor Flight mail call. 

Next Meeting:

Planning Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

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

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:55 by Bob O. and seconded by Pete C. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Club Secretary