Overview

 This was our first meeting with our new officers in place.

 

1     CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS / APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2008, at the Chamber’s House Restaurant at Panorama City.  The meeting minutes from the February meeting were approved as published.

2     GUEST SPEAKER – Kevin Gearhart, Titus Will Chevrolet

 

Kevin Gearhart from Titus-Will came to visit and speak with us.  He wanted to share that they are now stocking Corvettes for sale at the dealership.  When he started with the Olympia dealership several years ago, they had no Corvettes on the lot.  Now they have several as they have found that there is a market for it in the area.  He also wanted to let us know that they now have a Corvette specific mechanic working for the dealership by the name of Mark Hickman.  Mark is in the top 5% in the Nation for Corvette schooling.  He will also give the extra attention that is needed when working on a Corvette, to take special care of the vehicle.  Kevin encouraged that if there is anything that we need, that we come to see him, or give him a call.  He also brought a box of Corvette goodies to raffle off at the end of our meeting.

 

3     COMMITTEE REPORTS

         •     TREASURER’S REPORT – Art
Art reported the specifics of our treasury.  If you would like further information on this, you can contact Art for a breakdown.

 

         •     WEBSITE – Art

The new website is up and running, nothing new to report.

 

         •     MEMBERSHIP REPORT – Art
There is a member couple that is eligible to be voted in, however; they were not present.

 

         •     SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE – Cliff
Nothing new to report at this time.

 

         •     NWACC – Meagan
Nothing new to report at this time.

 

         •     NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM – George

 George spoke about the upcoming raffle for a new Corvette, which will be held on the 15th.  Tickets are only available online through the NCM website.  For more information, please contact George.

 

         •     SUNSHINE COMMITTEE – Frankie
Nothing new to report at this time.  
 

4     ALL CITY RALLY – Brian

 

Brian spoke about the upcoming All City Rally.  The route is approximately 50 miles in length.  The rally pre-run will be held on April 6th, and the actual rally will be on April 20th.  Brian showed a Corvette poster on which to fill in the amount of pre-registrations that we receive.  We had a successful booth at the Corvette and High Performance Swap Meet last month, and we will also have a booth set up at the upcoming Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast event.  A sign up sheet was circulated to get volunteers to work both the pre-run and the rally, as well as volunteers to drive in the pre-run.  Brian would like to see a minimum of 16 cars signed up to drive the pre-run, so that rally staff can fix anything that doesn't work quite right.  The pre-run will start at Corvette and High Performance and end at I. talia Pizzeria restaurant.  The actual rally will also start at Corvette and High Performance, with the final award ceremony at the SPSCC Student Union building.  As a special attraction, the KXXO Freeway Hero van will  be at the college during the award ceremony from approximately 2-4 p.m

 

5     EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – Jon

 

Jon stated that there have not been any events since the last meeting.  Upcoming events are:
April 5th    Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast    meet at Chinook MS        9:00 am
April 6th    All City Rally Pre-Run        Corvette & High Perf.        9:00 am
April 20th    All City Rally v.28             Corvette & High Perf.        7:30 am
May 21st    Mt. Hood BBQ & Show        Tigard, OR            
May 25th    Tour?? (Randy)            TBD
June 7th & 8th    Vette-A-Bration            Yakima, WA
July 11th-13th    Shadow of the Mountain        Leavenworth, WA

 

The club also voted that events will once again be available via hard copy sign up sheets at the meeting, as well as electronically on the website.

6     NEW BUSINESS

 

Due to construction and renovation at Tumwater Valley Bar & Grill, we are no longer using that facility for our meeting place.  Discussion took place regarding the future of our meetings and meeting places.  It is becoming increasingly difficult these days, to find a facility that does not charge for the meeting space.  Lee volunteered Alliance Enterprises’ office for next month’s meeting.  We will further discuss when/where we would like to meet in the coming months.  
Due to the Olympus Rally moving to Pomeroy, WA, our club is no longer obligated to work this rally with John Forespring in accordance with him providing the insurance for the upcoming All City Rally.  We may be asked to work at another event further into the year as a replacement.

 

Peggy asked for a show of hands to find out if members would be willing to work at the Corvette & High Performance Open House in September.  Approximately 50% of the membership stated that they would be willing to do so.

 

ADJOURNMENT / RAFFLE

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.  
The next meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at the Alliance Enterprises Office.