Corvette Super Sports – General Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, April 6, 2004

Proceedings

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. by President, Greg Glodery.  It was determined that a quorum was present before continuing with the meeting.

The meeting minutes were accepted as submitted in March.  Donna Stewart made a motion to accept and Steve McDaniel seconded the motion.

The President offered his apology for comments he made in the March newsletter that offended a member of our club, Gary Stillwell.  Hopefully, this apology was accepted since Gary was not present at the meeting.

Old Business

1.                  12th Annual Gambler’s Classic Poker Run in Laughlin.  There were about 562 corvettes from the Western Region at this event.  So it was quite an accomplishment when Corvette Super Sports received the Club Participation Award for 42 members.    Also, Dave Hirstein and Phil Villalovos received trophies for Vendors Choice Awards.  Tom Wilcox, Ron Jobes and Mario Soria received Club Recognition certificates from vendors too.  Hal Oberman received an award for ‘first entry’ (first to send in a check) for this event.  John Rutecki received $500 for having the highest points in the slot machine tournament.  Ed Norris took fourth place for $150.   It was a great weekend!

2.                  March 6th Social Event at La Habra Bowl.  We had another successful social event at La Habra Bowl with a big turnout.  I was there when Ron Jobes bowled six strikes in a row!

3.                  CSS Club Car Show for Saturday, August 21st.  The contract with Elk’s Lodge has been taken care of along with a deposit of $200 per Ken Vasilik.  The Board discussed in great detail the car show agenda and various sub-committee chairs needed to run this event.  Steve McDaniel, Chairman, needs volunteers to make this event the best one yet.  Please contact the appropriate sub-committee chairs to offer your assistance.  A sign-up sheet will be available at the next meeting.

4.                  Stillwell’s Challenge.  The Board passed the charity club challenge made by Gary Stillwell.  Members can write a check for $20 instead of donating a dollar a week and it will be carried through club books.  Please give your charitable contributions to Treasurer, Ann Meeuwenberg.  Thank you.

5.                  CSS Newsletter in Color.  The Board was asked to consider printing the newsletter in color but it was decided to reconsider at a later date.

New Business

April Social Event – April, 17th Yanks-Motorsports-The Mills declared as a social event.  Contact Ed and Linda Norris / Bob and Vicki Kump for additional information and to RSVP.  Maps were provided at the meeting to Linda and Ed Norris’ home. 

April Club Event – April 25th Corvettes West 6th Annual Corvette Car Show, Relay for Kids & Funfest.  It is a Participant’s Choice Awards to be held at Sylvan Park in Redlands from 8-1:00 p.m.  Pre-registration fee is $20.00 after April 16th it will be $25.00.  Corvettes West supported our show last year and we are reciprocating by declaring this as a club event.

May Club Event – May 22nd.  Doug and Ann Meeuwenberg will put our skills to the test with a gimmick-style rally.  By taking information from other car clubs, they put together a one hour class which will begin at 9:00 a.m.  This class will be held in the banquet room at Sizzler’s in Fullerton (where our club meetings are held).  A Q&A sheet will be provided as well as donuts and coffee.  The rally will run from 10:00 a.m. to noon and when we return to Sizzler to make corrections to our answer sheets we will have lunch at the same time.  Doug provided a sign-up sheet for those who are interested in learning more about rallies.  If you did not sign-up, please contact Doug for more information.

1.                  Treasurer’s Report.  Ann Meeuwenberg gave us the Treasurer’s report and also mentioned that members can sponsor a trophy for our August 21st car show for only $15.00.  She also has two chromed license plate frames left for $33.00 each with our club affiliation.  Ann also reminded members that vendors’ ads must be renewed in the newsletter.

2.                  Charity Report.  Marietta Darke attended a luncheon in Los Angeles on March 23rd.  Corvette Super Sports was a recipient of a plaque on behalf of Chips for Kids.  Marietta also met Channel 2 KCal 9 publicity person who might benefit our car show and golf tournament.

John Force, also a recipient at this luncheon, will host the Chips for Kids event in August 25, 2004.  They need 6 volunteers to assist in parking cars.  Marietta passed around a sign-up sheet.  They also need a $25 donation from our club.  The address for this event is 22702 Old Canal Road in Yorba Linda. 

3.                  Club Jackets and Hats.  Shirley Jones reminded members that if they want a jacket for the Big Bear Bash in July to order it now especially since she will be out of the country for most of May.  Prices will differ for flannel and quilted jackets.  Hats cost only $12.

4.                  Coming Events.  Ken Vasilik provided us with up and coming events.  Some are as follows:

Saturday, April 24, 10 – 3 p.m., 17th Annual Seal Beach Classic Car Show or pre-1978 cars only.  Bill and Marietta Darke are hosting a BYOB at their residence for members.  Please contact the Darke’s for more information.

Sunday, April 25, 8 – 1 p.m., Corvettes West 6th Annual Corvette Car Show, Relay for Kids & Funfest, Sylvan Park in Redlands.

Friday, April 30 – May 1 & 2, 17th Annual Fun-Run sponsored by Historic Route 66 Association of Arizona.

Sunday, May 16, North County Corvette Club is sponsoring the Plastic Fantastic Car Show in San Diego Seaport Village.

Friday, July 9 – 11, Corvettes West is having the Big Bear Bash.  Don’t miss this one!  They will have a People’s Choice / Golf Tournament / Autocross / Gimmick Rallye just for starters.

1,000,000 Every Sunday Breakfast Cruise (weather permitting) has moved to Star Bucks at 16470 Pacific Coast Highway.

Please check the website for additional information.

5.                  Membership Application.  The Board has accepted Murray and Judy Hale’s application for membership to our club.  Congratulations Murray and Judy!

6.                  Future Social Event Proposal.  Donna Stewart received an invitation from Sharon Smith for La Habra High School who is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year.  She asked if the club would like to display their Corvettes on Saturday, November 7th on the football field at La Habra High School.  Members seemed interested in this activity.  More details to follow.

7.                  Autocross Class on May 1.  Bill Darke mentioned the Autocross class will be held on May 1.  More details to follow.

8.                  NCCC Convention in Las Vegas June (5-11).  Joe Orrico signed up for competitive events for low- and high-speed autocross.

Other Important Club Business

1.                  Guests included Joe and Judy Caruso, Pat and Jan Works, Colleen Kelly and friend, Tammie Searfass and Donna Stewart’s granddaughter, Brittany (who was on spring break).

2.                   April Birthdays: 

08               Jim Harrington

08               Linda Ball

14               Linda Soria

16               Linda Norris

17               Vicki Kump

23               Mario Soria

27               Jay Lynch

Wedding Anniversaries:

03               Ed and Charlotte McMillan

14               Steve and Esther McDaniel

21               Greg and Chris Glodery

3.                  This month marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, so Steve McDaniel selected Bill and Marrietta Darke’s new baby “2004 Roadster” as April’s clean car.  Congratulations to the new and proud parents!

4.                  Dinner raffle was picked by Donna Stewart’s granddaughter, Brittany.  The winner for free dinner was Bill Freeland.

5.                  Raffle winners were Cindy Ripley for the 50/50 ($43) as well as a raffle gift.  Ellen Rightmeyer, Linda Schaefer, Colleen Kelly, Tammie Searfass, Tom and Kathy Phillip, Jay Lynch, Steve Towers and Dave Stewart were also winners.

6.                  Vicki and Bob Kump provided refreshments which included delicious cream puffs and mini éclairs.  Yummy!

There was no other business and meeting was adjourned at 8:31 p.m.  Hazel Beidleman motioned to end the meeting and Tom Cuccio seconded the motion.

Respectively submitted by

Esther McDaniel

Secretary