Club Minutes for July 16, 2024

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 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 new members, Kenny and Marilyn King, who have a 2014 Corvette and guest were Mike and Beth McGraw with a 1964 coupe.

Corvette Trivia:

1. What was the first year that a Corvette purchaser had the choice of rear axle ratio options? 1956, 1957, or 1963? Mariann correctly.

2. What year did Corvette make power steering and power brakes standard equipment? 1977, 1978 or 1979? Lora had the answer.

3. Where was the glove compartment on 1957 Corvette? In the dash, between the seats or in the door?  Bob V. gave the right answer. 

Treasurer’s Report: Anita read the treasurer’s report. Ray Nault made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report as written and Bob seconded the motion.   All were in favor.  

Bob Vehmeier asked what the status was of the club financially. Rick’s response was the club is in good standing and we have discussed the club funds among the board members. We will look at possibly checking out the possibility of some fund raiser(s) next year. Vann Gannaway presented the club with $1000.00 which $500.00 went to Cornerstone Hospice and $300.00 for the rent of the space to Tavares Community Church in Tavares. The club matched the $500.00 to Cornerstone Hospice.  

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. Kay Weaver seconded the motion. All were in Favor of accepting the minutes as written and posted.  

NCM Update:   Rick announced there are no updates to report.  

Member Update Coordinator:  Roseanna was not present but provided Charlene with the list of “Get Well” cards that were sent out. In June she sent to Chuck Kepler, Maureen Brown, Susan Ricci, Cheryl Clark, Rick Kaspick, Anita Kaspick and another to Maureen Brown. 

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

Facebook:  Roseanna asked Rick to express her gratitude to Chuck Kepler for all the car show photos and to anyone else who has submitted photos.    

Old Business:

American Muscle-Website Logo. Still working on it. 

National Corvette Museum – Rick has tried to reach out to Deborah Murphy, the local representative for the NCM, to get the facts about the turmoil at the museum. He has not been able to make contact at this time.

Vann Gannaway Plaque – Bob V. was able to get the plaque updated and properly displayed. 

New Business: 

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

Past Event Reports:

Highway 441 Monthly Cruise In- June-1 car July – upcoming 

Sonic Cruise-In- June-4 cars. July – upcoming 

Bee’s RV Resort- June– 9 cars. Door prizes won by Dawn. July-5 cars. Door prizes won by Rick R.    

Leesburg Cruise- In- June – ? cars. July- cancelled.

Eustis Cruise In – May- 6 cars. $50.00 Door prize won by Chuck K. and Bob V.  June – 4 cars-$50.00 Door prize won by Chuck K., Bob V., and Rick R.  

Gator Harley- June – 5 cars. Door prize of $20.00 won by Chuck K.

Drive and Dine- None in June.

Flash Mob @ Coney Island Hot Dog – 5 cars.

Vettes for Vets/Hendrick Driven for Veterans – 2 cars, Rick R. and Mike Smith. 

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 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-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 13, 2024 will be held at Bunnell. Rick will send out the registration.

2024 CCMC 40th Anniversary All Corvette Show- November 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.-Ocala, FL. The C-4 will have special parking. 

Summer HPDE – NCM Track – August 24 & 25, 2024. For more information go to the website. 

Daytona Road Course – August 14, 2024- 2:00 – 7:30 p.m. NASCAR Foundation $50.00 2 escorted lapse.

Field of Dreams Car Show- November 23 & 24, 2024. The 8th. Annual Brooksville, FL for the Shriners Hospital. $15.00 registration.

Village Vettes Spanish Springs Cruise-in – July 20, 2024 Christmas in July. Older make of cars.

Drive and Dine – The Cove Restaurant- Inverness-Leaving @12:20 p.m. from the Leesburg Bowling Alley. 

Club Anniversary Dinner- September 29, 2024. Info upcoming.

Open Discussion:

Charlene asked the members to think about any ideas they may have for a fund raiser to raise money for the club. Rick told the club about Lake Sumter State College asking about the possibility of a car show. This may be one possible fund raiser with the help of the college students. 

Time for 50/50. Winning ticket held by Lora.

Next Meeting:

Planning Meeting will be on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Vann Gannaway.

General Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Tavares Community Church Activity Center in Tavares at 7:00 p.m.

Adjourned – Motion to adjourn at 7:43 by Chuck and seconded by Bob. All members in favor.

Respectfully Submitted by:

Charlene Minger

Secretary of Club