CORVETTE SUPER SPORTS

GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

First things first:  A note from the “New”
Secretary:  At this time, I
apologize for any incorrect spellings or mistyped information.  This is my first letter and I’m
not familiar with ‘All’ names, faces and facts!  So, please let me know of any
corrections.  Thank you!!

1.
Greg opened our
first official “General
Meeting” of 2007(at 7:13pm – late this time, won’t happen
again, I’ll be nagging him!) and the house was packed!!!  We have an official meeting due to our quorum
was met.  Welcome to everyone and
Happy 2007!  Greg humored us with
his usual appreciated joke!

2.
Corvette Super
Sports is very thrilled to have Merrill from Weir Canyon Chevrolet and Nick is
from Selman join tonight’s meeting!  Thank you gentlemen for sharing our
meeting with us!

3.
A bit of
trivia:  Greg advised us that our
personal information that is computed onto the little plastic motel electronic
key, is “NOT” erased after you check out!!  He suggested that the keys be taken to
registration upon check out and requested that the information be stripped from
these cards.  Thanks, Greg for your
background knowledge!

4.
Regional NCCC Committee Report from Ellis Chee:

a.
Jan 20,
Governor’s meeting.  17 clubs
were present.

b.
Presentation of
last years Regional NCCC competition awards:

i.
Joe Orrico won 5th,
Cindy Orrico won 3rd – Joe is getting closer to wearing that
skirt!!!  J

ii.
Wagon Master,
Allen Morris is setting up a caravan to travel to the NCCC Convention in Nashville this coming
June.  You can contact Allen at
949.367.9000 or [email-masked] for
details.  Additional details are
forthcoming!  The convention is June
16-22nd.   Joe and
Cindy will be driving out also, however, maybe not with the caravan, so please
contact them if you would like to join the fun!

iii.
Ellis has more NCCC
patches for $1.00 each.

5.
At our CSS Banquet
on January 13th, a new list was distributed to ensure the roster is
updated and correct – PLEASE make sure you have completed form so that we
have your correct information.
Through my experience, it’s pretty darn tough to contact you if we
have the wrong number!  A HUGE Thank
you to Vicki, Linda and all others that made this night a success!!  You are SO appreciated for your extended
efforts!  Also, it was quite
touching to see the welcomed participation of our sponsors from Selman and Weir
Canyon Chevrolet!  We greatly thank
them for the enthusiasm that they share with us.  And…. On such a bright note to
this….. We were honored as Geno presented CSS with a sponsorship check of
$2,000.00!!!  CSS, along with Selman
and Weir Canyon – we are going to enjoy an
awesome year!!  Many, many thanks
for the support!  Greg presented Geno
with some photographs taken of the Selman and Weir Canyon
employees that attended the banquet.
Ron Jobes was not present at our banquet,
therefore, Greg presented him tonight with his congratulatory 5 Year Pin!  Congrats, Ron!!

6.
Marrietta Darke’s Report:

a.
Jill Teson – At our Christmas Party at Jill’s house,
we collection of $185 and a check was sent to “His House”.  She received a thank you letter from
then for our donation!  GO CSS!!

7.
Donna Stewart’s Report: (Wow – this was so impressive, so many new
interests!!)

a.
Jeff Henninger is a former CSS President and honorary member
– 34 years!!!!.  He lives in Indianapolis.

b.
Billy Cox –
friend of Ron DeB (By the way, DeBartolomeis is too
long to type while chewing gum, therefore, from here forward, I now change it
to DeB J).

c.
Mark Gallarda

d.
Merrill Strachan from Weir
Canyon, one of our great
sponsors.  Merrill is our
“Corvette Specialist at Weir!!

e.
Nick Nguyen from
Selman – yet another great sponsor representative, our Club
representative and Corvette specialist at Selman!!

f.
Johnny Rocket
(Simon) from Covina
– friend and racing buddy of Joe & Cindy Orrico.

g.
Phil Arey from Huntington
Beach!

h.
Art Galaro is Joe’s neighbor (Above)??  Teaches professional motorcycle
racing.  Talked his neighbor into
buying a new Z06 (That would have been difficult for any of us, huh?).

i.
Tommy Demarca and Craig Perkins – just more friends and
acquaintances from Selman Chevrolet and Geno (Gosh, aren’t we glad that Geno
is so shy?)  Tom is looking to
purchase one of our favorite cars – um, that would be a CORVETTE!

j.
Brian –
local business owner – looking to buy –is friends with all the
other new friends listed above!

k.
Dennis Dickerson
– he wore a Porsche shirt!  That’s ok – we
shouldn’t have any trouble converting him!!

l.
Joe Cruz –
has a 1981.  His daughter came with
him to enjoy our meeting.

“I” would like to make a
comment here… most of our Newcomers came from a referral from Geno, I believe we should send Geno over Selman Chevrolet to
purchase a New CORVETTE!  He
certainly fits in with us!

8.
Treasurer’s Report – Teresa Cruz:

a.
Petty Cash = $75.

b.
The Selman contribution
of  $2,000.00
for sponsorship will be our first 2007 deposit!!

9.
Old Business - Greg:

a.
Thanks again to
Linda and Vicki for all their outstanding and efforts work that they continue
to demonstrate throughout the years for our special events, i.e. Banquets,
bowling, etc.

b.
Selman handed out
a mascot – it’s on Greg’s desk at work – a toy
Corvette. – (Greg, we’d better not find out that it’s big
enough to drive!!)

c.
Valentine’s
Day bowling was last weekend.  Ann
stated some people were not notified  and apologies were expressed.  A new phone committee is being formed in
hopes of this not occurring again.  The
event was a success – fun was had, money and fun prizes were won.

d.
New faces at head
table:  Joe Orrico is Vice President,
Cindy Orrico is Secretary (That’s me!), Teresa
Cruz is Treasurer.  Many thanks to the
previous Officers.  All new Board
Members stood and were recognized.

e.
Sometimes, I
wonder what is with this club…. But our New Years Eve party was held by,
no less than Mustang Sally and his child bride Renita!!  Well, at least there was no Mustang in
site and there were 220 Jello Shots and a motor home
parked across the street for those who lost at playing billiards (HA!).  What can I say, but THANKS!!!  Some couldn’t make it all the way
to midnight, but those people usually felt better on New Years Day too!!  For those that stayed, Scott and Renita were grateful for the 2 remaining Jello Shots for the next morning!

f.
Joe stated that
at Spring Mountain Racing a week ago, the new Engineer for all Corvettes, Tadge, was present.
He has a question and answer session about the future – naturally,
he could not disclose many details, however, was encouraging that CORVETTE LIVES!!  Tadge and his
wife came out to the track on Sunday and were signing car parts!!  A small world that it is, Joe’s
employment takes him to Alaska at times and he
is associated with the Corvette Club in Alaska.  One of their members, Gene Augustine is staying the area, but without
‘his’ Corvette.
So…. Where there’s a WANT, there’s a way!!  He actually “Rented” a new
C-6 in Las Vegas,
drove it to Pahrump and proceeded to race the track and truly loved every
minute of it!  They don’t have
such luxuries in Alaska!.

10.
New Business:

a.
Our Car Show with
Selman will be on Saturday, April 14th.  Flyers are in the process of being made
and will be distributed ASAP!  One
arrangement that would be beneficial to CSS, Selman, Weir, that we have an
ability to draw in members of other clubs and successful in car shows, so
PLEASE, pass the word!.  Emphasis on Corvettes, but have opened
it up to other models…  Ron DeB stated that all Corvettes, C-1 through C-6, hot rods,
trucks cars, all GM, all pre 1970 Classics, Hot Rods will be on the venue.  There will be prizes for each category.  Details are still being perfected!   Unfortunately, time
‘not’ permitting; this will NOT be a sanctioned event.  We will also have our normal Car Show at
the Elk’s Club on August 18th.    A deposit has been given to
the Elk’s Club to hold our date.
It is highly
encouraged that everyone participate and we dearly need more raffle prizes, so
please put your Corvette caps on and call on your friends!  We will also need volunteers help with
parking, etc. during the day of the show.
Please – “Do the Hokie Pokie – put both feet in and volunteer!  OH!
And don’t forget to register ‘your’ car!  Pre-Registration cost is $25.00, after
that, it goes up $10.00!!  Car Show
Day Registration time is from 9:00 – 11:00am and the event should be
concluded by 2:00pm.  We are doing
something new; we will be giving cash awards!!  Please support this event!  Estimated flyer time is the next couple
weeks.

11.
Vice President’s Report – Joe Orrico

DATES

EVENT

COMMENTS

Feb 17 & 18th

Civil War Enactment –
Calico

See Jill or Rick Miller -
Caravan

Feb 24th

Adam’s Car Care
Products – Detailing

Ron Deb needs final count
by Feb 20th

Meet at Sizzler at 8am, depart 8:30am prompt!

March 9 & 10

Gambler’s Classic
– Laughlin

Caravan will depart Carrow’s (60 Freeway at Mountain) at 9am
SHARP!  See Donna Stewart

March 18th

Cal Rods, San Gabriel

See Ed Childs / Flyer
Available

March 31st

Irwindale Speedway (CSS March Event)

Flyers Available –
Caravan departs Coco’s on Imperial /
57 Freeway at 2:45pm sharp.

April 14th

CSS & SELMAN CHEVROLET
CAR SHOW

J J J J J J J J J = CSS Club Members!

April 14 – 15th

Long Beach Grand Prix

April 21 – 22

Spring Mountain Corvette Track Days

See Joe or Cindy Orrico

April 21st

Hot Nevada Vettes Car Show/Rallye

With Spring Mountain
Event (Above)

12.
As you can see,
our new Secretary (That’s me!
And I can chew gum while typing) likes to type, therefore, our
Newsletter will be reduced from US Mail to email, for those who have email
access.  Hard copy will be
distributed for those who do not have email.  Please notify Cindy if you still require
a mailed copy.  Our Newsletter will
also be posted on our website!!
Yeah!

13.
Geno announced
that there is an upcoming Jackson’s
Invitational Golf Tournament for charity if anyone would like to attend.  It’s a $500 donation to play.  This event will be held on Friday, April 27th .  Geno also is looking for volunteers for
working this event, selling raffle tickets, etc.  Geno will buy dinner!  Support Pediatric Kids!

14.
Beginning the
first part of March, Selman and Weir will include advertising our car show on
April 14th.   Cool!

15.
Get Your Jacket, Get Your Corvette Super Sports Jacket!!  If you are interested in purchasing a
CSS jacket, please see Shirley Jones.

16.
WOW - Mustang
Sally (Ok, Scott) is the proud owner of a HUGE
CORVETTE LOGO TATTOO on his back!!
What a man with dedication….. AND A HIGH PAIN TOLERANCE!

17.
Greg inquired as
to who likes to golf?  He would like
to organize a fun fundraiser and/or social gathering.  Is there any interest in pursuing
further?  Any volunteers?  This could be a club event.  No other car club to Greg’s
knowledge has done this before, therefore, revenue
might be grand?  Geno has some
interest with Selman, possible foursomes could be established.

18.
Prizes and Winners for tonight:  (A few more than once!)

a.
Ed Norris won the
dinner raffle

b.
50/50:    $65 – Won by Ed
Norris?  Is this fixed?

c.
Raffle prizes won
by:          Ron
Jobes, Billy Cox, Mustang Sally, Bert Weist, Tim Pearson, Billy Cox (2 time winner!), Lynn
Miller, Donna Stewart, Jeff Henninger, Ginger Girvin, Joe Orrico,
Billy Cox (Gee, 3 time winner!), Diane Weist,

19.
Greg and Ron DeB displayed our new CSS Banner provided by Selman!!  Our new one has locking capabilies for those considering um….
“Borrowing it?”  Think
again!!  J

20.
Doug stated that
the Corvette blankets/throws are in progress.  The price has dropped $10.00.  Current price is $25.00.  Doug said he would place the order of
25.00.  Please contact Doug to get
your orders in!

21.
Greg advised that
the next Directors meeting will be posted on the website, however, you will
need to ‘go down one level’.
Jan Parks will also post it on the calendar section on the web.  We will have a short cruise/social
gathering and dinner.  All are
invited, not just members.

22.
Members voted in
were:  Bert & Diane Weist (Yeah!) and Larry & Roylene
Camp.

23.
Donna Stewart
motioned the meeting be closed, Jeff Henninger
seconded that motion!  .

May
you have a very Blessed Month of February, may your love of your Corvette
continue and may I someday get the nerve to get a Corvette Logo Tattoo, just
like Scott’s!!!

Respectfully
Submitted By:

Cindy
Orrico – Secretary (AKA Goddess)

P.S.  Mark your calendars – Secretaries
Day is April 25th!!!!  J