Generations Corvette Club

December 17, 2011

The GridIron, Charlotte, NC

Called to order at 5:41 pm.

Motion to accept minutes by Roy Danaher and seconded by Carolyn Richards.

Chris Patton sending a list around at meeting for members to note who are military veterans.

Guest: Bill Miller

Member updates: Jackie Zuleg will be having gallbladder surgery on February 3.  Judy Miller is having surgery for some stomach issues.  Cards sent by club, but members are encouraged to send individual get-well cards.

Paul Silvia, VP-Automotive:

   Car Care day will be on March 3.  Flyer posted on calendar.

   Spring Auto Fair is April 21 and 22.   Will have 25 spots.  Fall Auto Fair will be moving back to September 22 and 23.  Chris Patton to be on Advisory Board and asked members for any suggestions that he can bring back.  Chris explained why we had our number dropped down to 25 due location and need to have enough people to fill our quota.

Bart Richards, VP-Membership:  Two new applications for new members, both of whom were referred by current club members.

Linda Silvia, Treasurer: 

   Dues need to be by January 31.  Dues received by (or postmarked by) January 31 will be put in a drawing for $25 gift card.  Late charge of $10 will apply to members unpaid after February 7.

   $4607.87 in bank account.

Melissa Patton, Events Coordinator:  

   Reminded members to RSVP to events so we ensure sufficient seating at events.  We had several members show up tonight without sending an RSVP, so seating was very crowded.

   Next event is February 18 day trip to Greenville, SC, to Dark Corner Distillery (tour and tasting) with lunch afterward at Blue Ridge Brewery.  Please RSVP to Melissa.  Information available on website.

   February meeting will be our 5^th anniversary party.  In the process of looking for a place to have the party on February 25 at 6pm.

Greg Tilley, Public Relations and webmaster: 

   Thanks to all who have sent articles for Word on the Street.  Please continue to send me more articles.   Showroom page needs new pictures, or at least older photos not submitted before.

   St. Patrick’s Day parade:  Will need a total of 25 cars for Charlotte’s parade: 13 cars for pageant queens, 6 for parade/city officials and 6 for club display.  Will have sign-up sheet at February’s meeting and will send out an email request once we have a firm requirement from the parade officials.

Rich Spina, Officer at Large: 

   February 13 Men’s Lunch will be in the east part of the city.  Will send out information by email soon.

   If you need a membership badge, please email Rich.

   Looking at some more items for club to sell, possibly mouse pads or umbrellas with club decal.  Please send suggestions for other items to Rich.

Old Business: 

   Male 2011 Member of the Year presented to Richard Thomas.  Carolyn Richards was recognized at female Member of the Year at the Christmas party.

   Chris Patton finally got in contact with Jonathan Grundy regarding “cigars for soldiers”.  Dan Yurko is working with Cigars International to send out cigars to Jon for the soldiers.

   No information yet on the shotgun we voted to donate to the Wounded Warrior program.

   Bart Richards will send out Jonathan’s address if members want to send him a “we miss you” card.

New Business:

   2012 budget will be presented to the members for approval at the February meeting.  Do not know about Firestone’s sponsorship for 2012 yet.

   Debbie Russ informed club of her trip to Nags Head for St. Patrick’s Day with her old Corvette club in Virginia.  Event details to be posted on Word on the Street; contact Debbie if anyone is interested in going.

   January Birthdays:  Linda Silvia, Norm, Denise, Cory Burroughs, Terra Gibbs,, Jim Smelter, and Jim Yount.

   January Anniversaries: Tim & Kim Smith and Dan & Denise Yurko

   JC and Linda Roberts celebrated their 50-year anniversary last month.

Motion to adjourn made by Bart Richards and seconded by Michael Rather.  Meeting adjourned at 6:22pm.