Generations Corvette Club

Business Meeting Minutes

08/21/10

Call to order

-  Chris Patton called to order the regular meeting of the Generations Corvette Club at 6:00pm on 8/22/10 at Sticky Fingers Restaurant.

-  Chris congratulated Bob Howland for his win for outstanding Corvette 1953-1982 at the NMCA event the beginning of the month.

-  Lanna Thomas and Melissa Patton also won trophies.

-  Chris expressed appreciation for all who volunteered in the hot, hot sun.

-  The club received a plaque which Chris presented to Dan Yurko to display at the Firestone office as our sponsor.

Approval of minutes from last meeting

-  Chris Patton noted that there was a correction to last month’s meeting minutes.  The Gessner’s were not noted as being voted in, and they were so minutes will be amended.

-  He asked if there were any additions or deletions to last month’s minutes.

-  The minutes were approved by a motion from Norm Velez and accepted by members.

Board Members’ Reports

Bart Richards, VP Membership:

-  Bart introduced our guests: Terra Gibbs, Lanna and Junior Thomas, Steve Tucker, and Uriah Funderburk.

-  New members voted in: Lanna and Junior Thomas and Steve Tucker.

-  We are up to 108 members with 6 applications pending.

-  Reminded members of gift card for member who sponsors the most new members.

Debbie Rather, Treasurer:

-  Debbie reported total $3,016.52 including $520.40 for charity in club account.

-  She reminded the members voted in tonight to see her about dues.

Paul Silvia: Automotive:  (absent)

-  Chris Patton reported that Car Care Day 8/14 went well.  Did 12 oil changes and four visual exams.

-  Auto Fair 8/28 and 8/29.  Sign-up sheets passed around.  Paul reinforced to members what committing to Auto Fair means and the process for where we get placed.  Basically, we are told where we will be placed based on the number of cars we bring.  If members commit to attending, they must plan to be there all day.  We will be located on Pit Road this year.  Rally point will be Starlight Theater on 29 at 7am.  Paul will send out an email to all signed up.

Melissa Patton, Events Coordinator:

-  Melissa reported that lunch will be catered both days of Auto Fair for $10 each day.  Saturday will be sandwiches from Dinner on Demand and Sunday will be from Sticky Fingers.  All those ordering lunch will need to see her by 9am each day to give her money and orders.  Lunch will be at 12 pm each day.  Those attending will receive an itinerary in their envelope with tickets.

-  Pawleys Island dinner on Saturday will be at the Rice Paddy in Georgetown.  Still finalizing Friday night dinner.  Ronnie and Becky Steele hosting lunch on Thursday at their home in Surfside.  Melissa showed the sample shirts for both men and women.  Orders need to be to her by 9/4 along with money.  Men’s $26 and Women’s $20.  Rally point for those going on Thursday will be at the Exxon at Idlewild and 485 at 9am.

-  The September meeting will be at the River Rat on Lake Wylie.  (update:  The River Rat has closed; club is looking for alternate location.)

-  Thank you to Linda Mikesh for the chocolate “pillows” for dessert.  They were wonderful.

Greg Tilley, Public Relations and Webmaster:

-  Sept. 4 Matthews Alive parade.  13 cars needed.  See Greg if interested.  Bart arranging lunch afterward at a restaurant in Waxhaw called the Stuffed Olive.  Owner asking for cars to be displayed, and he will provide lunch.  Will be from 2p-6p.

Rich Spina, Officer at Large(absent):

-  Patti Spina has koozies for sale if anyone is interested.

Patti Spina, Secretary/Charity Committee:

-  Brought suggestion to members to donate money from Charity fund to Lifeshare of the Carolinas in the name of Michael McCollum who received a liver transplant a few years ago.  Mike and Tifanie will not be at Auto Fair as they will be attending a function to raise money and awareness for organ donation in the memory of Mike’s donor.  Norm Velez made a motion to donate $200 from club, and members accepted unanimously.

Old business: None

New business: None

Adjournment

Mike Rather motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:40pm, Tom Hudalla second, and meeting was adjourned.

Minutes approved by:  Chris Patton-President