January 12, 2011 Meeting Minutes
CALL TO ORDER / INTRODUCTIONS / APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at Hawk’s Prairie Inn Restaurant in Lacey, followed by introductions. The meeting minutes from the November meeting were approved with one change.
Jon Cox noted an error in the meeting minutes. He said that approved minutes were from September. Motion to approve as amended carried.
Jenny has resigned her duties as secretary. She will continue as a club member. Anne Wax will fill in for Jenny for the next two meetings.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Larry Weniger
Larry presented the report.
Jon Cox noted that no treasurer reports are on the Web site for 2010. He suggested that we either put them up for 2010 or remove the category from the Web site. Larry will work with Art to post the treasurer’s reports on the Web site.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEMBERSHIP – Art Carter
Stan Worel was voted in as a club member.
?WEBSITE – Art Carter
Everything is up to date, except that the September newsletter has not been posted. For new members that are not aware, our club web page is: www.corvettesdeolympia.org
The E-Board discussed ideas for the CdeO Web site. A Web site committee has been formed. Current members are George Schwartz, Jon Cox, Larry Weniger, Jason Moorash. The committee is open to anyone who wants to join.
Jon raised a concern about the newsletter Web page. He stated that links go to the incorrect month. Meagan said this would be looked into.
NWACC – George Schwartz
The club voted on the following changes to NWACC guidelines.
Annual Tech Inspections: Opposed: None, In Favor: Many – Club voted in favor.
Autocross Entrants (#1): Opposed: None, In Favor: Many – Club voted in favor.
Autocross Entrants (#2): Opposed: None, In Favor: Many– Club voted in favor.
Autocross Unacceptable Driving: Opposed: Many In Favor: 3 – Club voted against.
Revision to Speed Events Guidelines Title: Opposed: None, In Favor: Many – Club voted in favor.
Revisions to Show and Shine Judging Sheets: Opposed: None, In Favor: Many– Club voted in favor.
Revisions to deadlines for announcing club event dates: Opposed: None, In Favor: Many– Club voted in favor.
The club enjoyed a spirited discussion of #4: Autocross Unacceptable Driving. Several members felt that this rule might inhibit novice drivers, and might be subjectively enforced. The club voted to turn down this measure, and to send a message to NWACC that more specific guidelines would be preferred.
National Corvette Museum
Jon reported that Comcast has been blocking National Corvette Museum newsletters. Jon talked to Katie at the Museum. Lots of people have called. Jon also talked to Comcast and they have a support ticket to unblock the newsletters. Anyone can subscribe to receive the newsletter. You don’t have to be a member.
There is a plan for a group to tour back to the museum on the weekend after Labor Day 2012. Len Tucker is trying to put this together. The general plan is to take five days to drive to the museum, couple of days at the museum and plant, then on your own
SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Karen Johnson & Mark Twardzicki?Mark – they are in school using the money.
HISTORIAN – Marilyn Trogden?
Marilyn presented a fun slide show of last year’s events. She will figure out how to make this available to those who were not in attendance at the meeting.
SPONSORSHIP – Peggy Rogers?Peggy not here.
SUNSHINE
Jenny resigned. Maggie volunteered to take the position.?
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – Josette Miller
A few quick announcements. The club is gearing up for a new season that starts in March. See the club Web site for details.
Corvette and High Performance Meet (Feb 12, 13)
Puyallup Fair & Events Center
More than a swap meet. There are cars for sale and by invitation special cars are on display. They always have some type of theme. Includes Next Generation show, for car owners 40 and under. Tickets $10 Saturday, $7 Sunday.
Red Wine and Chocolate Winery Tour (Feb 12,13, 19, 20 , 21)
Tour of Olympic Peninsula Wineries.
Tacoma Corvette Club Open House (Feb 19)
At Corvettes of Auburn 12 – 3 pm, includes a great lunch hosted by TCC.
Lacey Lions Pancake Breakfast and Car Show (March 5)
North Thurston High School
Thurston County Fair would like us to show our cars again next year. Choice of Saturday August 6 or Sunday August 7.
A spirited discussion ensued about making more events available on Sundays to accommodate those who work on Saturdays. Club would like a mix of Saturday and Sunday events.
By a 1 vote margin, the club chose Saturday the 6th.
Impromptu Mystery Tours
Jeff may do impromptu mystery tours maybe on Sunday 50-100 miles, maybe brunch. He is considering starting in February if we have a nice day.
Classical Glass 5 Star Classic August 12 – 14 (check dates) all on web site.
Josette polled the group about their interest in Go-Karting during the winter. There is interest. Members noted that the Tumwater Go-Karting facility will close on January 31.
OLD BUSINESS
Cdeo Rally Update – Meagan Renick?Rally is planned for Sunday, May 1.
Capital City Vette Fest VIII Update – Meagan Renick?Saturday September 17th.
The majority of members present voted to have a Vette Fest this year. There were no votes against the event. Jamie was supportive and will probably pay for lunch again this year. Meagan circulated a signup sheet for volunteers.
We discussed the fact that this is the day before the Morningside Rally. Meagan tried to find an alternative date. She and Peggy decided that the September date was better,
Jon will remove the word tentative from the listing on the NWACC web site.
NEW BUSINESS
Open Nominations for 2011 Officers – Meagan Renick
Betsy nominated for Meagan for president. Meagan accepted the nomination.
Larry nominated George as VP. George declined.?Meagan nominated Larry for treasurer. Larry accepted.
Maggie nominated Jeff for VP. Jeff declined.
Maggie nominated Jason for VP. Jason declined.
Lee nominated Randy for VP. Randy declined.
Randy nominated Anne for secretary. Anne declined.
Meagan will send an email out asking for nominations and volunteers.
Raffle – Larry Weniger
1st prize – Jim Rogers
2nd prize – John Zink
½ kitty 11.50 Lee Smith
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05pm.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 9th, at 7:00 pm at Hawk’s Prairie Inn.
Meeting minutes taken and submitted by Anne Wax, member.