Club Minutes for July 18, 2023

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

Rick opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance, and then a moment in silence to recognize the loss of Fred Lengel who passed away May 28, 2023.

Rick asked if we had any new members or guest. There were no new members or guest.  He started the meeting with 3 trivia questions. 

1. What was the first year for side mount exhaust systems? 1965, 1966 or 1967. Bob V. had the right answer. 

2. Were side exhausts available on the 1970 Corvette? Yes or no. Ellie Willis answered correctly.

3. When did windshield wipers and washers first appear on the steering columns? 1968, 1973 or 1977.  Bob Willis gave the answer.

Treasurer’s Report:  Rick asked Anita to read the treasurer’s report. Steve Minger made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written and Bob V. 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. Jim made the motion to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept the minutes as written. Ellie seconded the motion to waive the reading of the minutes. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted. 

NCM Update:   No report

Member Update Coordinator: Roseanna is out of town. Charlene gave the report provided by Roseanna. Sympathy card was sent to Barbara Lengel on the loss of Fred. A sympathy card was sent to Donna and Dave Noris (former members) on the loss of their granddaughter. Get well cards were sent out to Lynn and Ray Nault and Kelly Richardson. 

Charlene asked that everyone sign 2 cards that are being passed around for Larry Rinehart who broke his arm from a fall and Kelly Richardson who is going through a serious health procedure.

Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to all who celebrated one in July, August and the first part of September.

Facebook: Roseanna wants to recognize and thank Chuck Kepler, Ken Gentry and Kay Weaver for keeping up on Facebook with pictures of events attended.    

Old Business:

American Muscle-Website Logo. Still working on it. 

WickED Performance and Auto-Website Link- Is posted on our website. Club members receive a 20% discount on service. 

New Business: 

Future Events – Rides, Dinners etc. – Trip to Bowling Green. Thank you to Kay and Terry Weaver for making the arrangements. 

Club Picnic Location 2024: The board members had the discussion and felt Hickory Point is still the best place. If someone has another location that is comparable to Hickory Point, it would be considered. It seems the consensus is wanting to keep it in April rather than March. 

UMAC Youth Donation: Vann Gannaway Chevrolet donated $1000.00 to the club. We took $500.00, donated to Cornerstone, $300.00 for rental which leaves us with $200.00. We have donated that $200.00 to the UMAC Youth. Bob V. made the motion to donate $200.00 to the Youth group. Chuck Cook seconded the motion. All members were in favor. 

Maureen Brown asked about the Anniversary dinner. Rick stated it would be discussed later in the meeting. 

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- June- 5 cars, July – 1 car, Bob V. who got rained out.   

Sonic Cruise-In- May- 7 cars, June-1car, Ken Gentry 

Bee’s RV Resort- June- 14 cars-July – 11 cars, Ken G. and Rick R. won Door Prizes. Jeff & Dawn won the Sponsor Choice Award. Starting in August Uncle Kenny’s BBQ and a Hamburger/Hot Dog truck will be attending.    

Leesburg Cruise- In- June- 7 cars July- 4 cars- Ken G. won the 50/50. 

Eustis Cruise In – May- 5 cars- June – 10 cars. Chuck K. won $50.00. 

Gator Harley- No Show

Drive and Dine- The Shed at MacRae’s- 8 cars. Terry and Kay Weaver led the members to Homosassa Springs. 

Astatula Community Center Car Show-10 cars-Don B won a large Lego set. 

Ongoing Monthly Events:

Bee’s RV Resort Car Show- 1st. Saturday of the month – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Uncle Kenny’s BBQ and a Hamburger/Hot Dog with chips and drinks.

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise-In- 1st Wednesday of the month-4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Leesburg Cruise-In- 2nd. Saturday of the month 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Sonic Cruise-In-3rd Saturday of the month 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 NOON 

Eustis Cruise-In – 4th Saturday of the month-4:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

There was some discussion as to how some of the shop owners resent the car show and have been very apparent about their feelings to some of the members.  

Gator Harley Davidson- 5th Saturday of the month 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Upcoming Activities:

Drive and Dine- Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill – Astor- meet at noon at the 441 Diner parking lot on July 26th. 

Chuck Cook stated he will be leaving from the SR-44/19 Walgreens parking lot. 

Marion County Car Show- November 11, 2023. Salute To Our Veterans. Registration is 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Show starts 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 

Brookesville Field of Dreams Car Show- November 18th. and 19th., 2023 Registration fee of $15.00 by October 20 after $20.00. Benefits go the Shriners. 

Palm Coast Car Show- October 7, 2023. $5.00 admission fee limited to 140 cars. Registration 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Show 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 

September will be the Anniversary Dinner. Rick will send us the information once he has made arrangements. 

Open Discussion:

50/50 Drawing – Congratulations Barry Whitney! 

Next Meeting:

Planning Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the UMAC Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:36 by Doug and seconded by Kay. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Secretary of Club