Overview
Our first meeting of the New Year was held at the Italia Restaurant and started at 7:00 p.m. The highlight of the evening was hearing from our guest speaker, Norm Chapman from South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC), with an honorable mention going to the menu—which included terrific pizza and gelato. Please read on for more details about the evening.
Agenda
CdeO Scholarship Program
All-City Rally v28
Treasurer and Committee Reports
Nomination of Club Officers
Other Business (and Raffle)
Business Topics
A. Introductions and Approval of Minutes
The usual round of introductions was made, and the motion to approve the minutes passed.
B. CdeO Scholarship Program
Norm Chapman, Dean of Automotive Technology Division of SPSCC, was our guest speaker for the evening. He was asked to speak to us to give new members some experience with what the program does for the students and show us what it’s about on the recipient’s side of the award.
Our Club has been making donations to the SPSCC scholarship program since 1991. In conjunction with SPSCC, it’s one of the key events we do as an investment in our community. Over the years, CdeO has donated over $20,000 to the fund.
With much humor, Norm described what a profound difference the program has made in recipients’ lives. As Norm said, the list goes on and on as to folks that have been helped. He summarized by saying that the investment provided an opportunity for students that might not have otherwise had a door opened for them.
C. All City Rally v28
Yes, this will be CdeO’s 28th rally! In July, we were at a point where we considered whether we wanted to continue doing rallies. We said, “Yes, we do!”
We needed to make a change as to how we approached the rally or it wouldn’t be successful. The vision for this year’s rally is that “Everyone has a good time while benefiting the scholarship fund.”
Brian realized he needed help, and formed a rally team. The team consists of Duncan coordinating the route with Mark, Sugar and Nick’s help. Karen and Larry coordinating Operations, and Peggy coordinating the Program.
The rally team can use your help. Signup sheets were passed around during the meeting for both the pre-run on April 6th and for the rally on April 20th. If you didn’t have a chance to sign up and want to help, please contact the coordinator in your area of interest.
D. Treasurer and Committee Reports
Denny reviewed the Bank Accounts as of December 31, 2007 and the Year-to-Date Budget Summary as of Dec 31, 2007. We’re ahead! For details, see past reports on the CdeO Web site or ask Denny.
Since we now have the ability to pay for dues via our Web site, Art proposed that we change the date when Club members’ dues are collected. He proposed we collect dues for current members on their birth dates and use the vote-in date for new members. Randy noted that this would require a Bylaws change. A motion was made to use the anniversary date for all members. It was agreed that the change needs to be written up, published in the newsletter for everyone to read, and brought to the February meeting for a vote.
Reports from Standing Committees
Membership (Art) – Three new member families were voted in! Please welcome: Tom and Jo Daniels, Felix and Joan O’Reilly, and Frank and Kim Zanger.
Sunshine Committee (Frankie/Vinnie) – Our sympathies go to Larry and Karen for the passing of Larry’s father. Also, we received a letter from Eric thanking us for the Christmas cards and gifts, and we should send a card to Miranda—it would be appreciated.
Sponsorship (Peggy) – Renewal letters will be going out in February.
Scholarships (Cliff) – We paid our 2008/09 donation to the college. The total scholarship fund is $3,000; CdeO puts up $1,500, and the college matches it. We used to have two $500 scholarships, and two $1,000 scholarships. The two $500 scholarships seemed too small. With the college’s approval, the two $500 scholarships have been combined, so that we now offer three $1,000 scholarships. Also, Cliff circulated letters the Club received from the four recipients this year.
Web Site (Art) – Up to date. For those of you who have not had a chance to visit the Web site yet, it has some nice new features. You can access the new Web site using the same link.
National Corvette Museum (NCM) (George) –Nothing to report.
NWACC (George/Meagan) — Meagan thanked everyone who participated in hosting the NWACC banquet—she continues to receive feedback on what a great time everyone had. Additionally, Meagan will be representing our Club’s vote on a proposed change for NWACC car shows; specifically, combining the classes so that all like models are judged together. For example, all C1s, C2s, and so on. She sent out an email about the proposal, and needs our votes in the February meeting. We can vote by e-mail as well.
Events and Activities (Jon) — In Jon’s absence, the next three upcoming events were announced: Corvette and High Performance Swap Meet, Lion’s Club Breakfast and the Rally.
E. Nomination of Officers
The following nominations were made for next year’s officers. New officers will be voted in at the February meeting. Other nominations will be accepted at that time.
President – Peggy R., Dick S., and Larry W.
Vice President – Meagan R. and Randy H.
Secretary –Vinnie P. and Sharon S.
Treasurer –Art C. and Larry W.
F. Other Business (and Raffle!)
Next Month’s Meeting Location will be at the Chambers House Restaurant in Panorama City.
February Meeting Reminder – We will be electing new officers.
Let’s Raffle! – Frank Z. won the cash prize, and will bring February’s raffle prize.
The meeting was adjourned after the raffle at 8:30 p.m. See you at the next meeting on February 13th!
Submitted by Josette Miller, Secretary