March 9, 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. Two errors were noted in the February minutes. The February minutes had a title of January in the newsletter, and the fact that Meagan won $26.00 was omitted. The minutes were approved with these two changes.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Larry Weniger
Larry presented the report.
Larry added that in addition to the funds reported, $960 dollars were deposited on March 1. This income was primarily from membership dues and sponsor fees. These funds will be included in next month’s Treasurer’s report.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEMBERSHIP – Art Carter
We are up to date.
?WEBSITE – Art Carter
Our club web page is: www.corvettesdeolympia.org
The Web site is up to date.
NWACC – George Schwartz
George was not present. No update.
NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM – George Schwartz
George was not present to give a report.
LEMAY MUSEUM – Duncan Johnson
Duncan gave a presentation on the new LeMay Museum scheduled to open this fall near the Tacoma Dome. When completed, this will be the largest automotive museum in the world. Duncan presented museum membership options for the club to consider.
Larry Johnson suggested that we consider having NWACC purchase a membership that the member clubs would pay a share.
SCHOLARSHIP FUND – Karen Johnson & Mark Twardzicki.
Karen brought a scholarship booklet that shows all donors and passed it around for review.
HISTORIAN – Marilyn Trogden?Marilyn reported on our first event of the season the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast. Marilyn asked those that took pictures to please send them to her so she can post them on the web site.
SPONSORSHIP – Peggy Rogers?
Sponsorship letters went out the week prior to the meeting. Classy Chassis renewed their sponsorship.
SUNSHINE
Maggie sent cards to a member who needed a little sunshine, and to members who welcomed a new grandchild. She will send one next month to commemorate a member’s loss, and asks to be notified of any member facing an illness or other event.
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES – Jason Moorash and Josette Miller?
Club members completed a survey on our favorite events for the coming year.
This year, the CHP Open House will be a Friday night like the Cruise-In they did last summer. They may even show a movie.
Amy presented an idea for a new event – a seafood boil, either out at the Ocean, or she offered to host it at her home.
Jason reported on the Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast. Duncan and Dee won the People’s Choice Award.
Upcoming Events include:
Autocross Novice School: Saturday March 12
Meagan encouraged those interested to attend the Novice School on March 12 in Bremerton. It is a great way to develop driving skills, and the next novice school is not likely to happen until toward the end of the season.
Go Karts: Sunday March 27, Depart at 1:30 pm
The club will travel together from the Hawke’s Prairie Inn to the Grand Prix Raceway in Tacoma for go-kart racing, followed by dinner at Norma’s. Contact Jason Moorash for more information.
Jacket Night at Norma’s: Friday April 15, 7:00 pm
Come have dinner and socialize with your CdeO friends.
LaConner Tulip Daffodil Rallye: Saturday April 23, 9:30 am Rallye Start
Duncan introduced the event. It is always a fun rallye with beautiful scenery and over 300 participating cars. The MG club presents club awards for the best score in each car club with over five cars participating.
CdeO Rally: Sunday May 1, Start between 9:30 and 11:00 am
The rally will start at Gould Chiropractic. Cost $15 per car. Meagan is putting together a route. If you would like to help, contact Meagan.
Classical Glass 5 Star Classic: August 12 – 14.
Classical Glass will also sponsor an All Car and Truck car show in DuPont July 16.
Sleeping Lady Wine Festival: Leavenworth, August 20 - 21
Mark and Kathe will drive to Leavenworth on Friday; the festival is Saturday and Sunday August 20 – 21. It is a well organized festival that includes participation from over 20 wineries, plus 6 – 8 breweries. Mark has a beautiful ride home planned for Sunday.
Capital City Vette Fest VIII: Saturday September 17
Hold the date!
CdeO Holiday Party: Saturday December 3
Peggy announced the date for this year’s holiday party. Hold the date!
OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
NEW BUSINESS
Art Carter raised the idea of moving to an electronic newsletter.
Currently, we spend around $1500 per year to print the newsletter. Art wanted to float the idea of going electronic to the club before presenting the idea to sponsors for their input.
Several people expressed that we should ask the sponsors what they think of this idea, not tell them that we are doing this. We need to hear their input before we decide.?
Peggy stated that she will contact Classy Chassis and Titus Will.?
Both Larry Johnson and Dr. Jim Gould expressed a preference for a paper newsletter as a sponsor. We discussed making some paper copies available for sponsors and others who want them.?
We could see which members wish to receive electronic copies and immediately cut down on printing costs.?
The club agreed to move forward to discuss this option with our sponsors.
Raffle – Larry Weniger
1st prize – Jim Rogers
$14.00 Mark Twardzicki – Mark graciously donated his winnings to the Scholarship Fund.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 13th, at 7:00 pm at Hawk’s Prairie Inn.
Meeting minutes taken and submitted by Anne Wax, member.