Corvettes de Olympia

Minutes of the Aug. 8th, 2007 Meeting

Overview

Brian began the meeting promptly at 7:00 p.m. The main focus of this meeting was a joyful review of the many upcoming activities, and how we are going to organize ourselves for this much fun! Usually as summer tapers down, so do Corvette activities, but not so this year—please read on for details.

Agenda

Introductions and Approval of Minutes
July Recap, Treasurer, Committee Reports
Lots of Events and Activities Coming Up!
Open House/Hospitality Day
Other Business

Business Topics

A. Introductions and Approval of Minutes

The usual round of introductions was made, and the motion to approve the July minutes passed.

B. July Recap, Treasurer’s Report and Committee Reports

Windy Ridge Day Tour

Shoshanah summed up the trip very well—we went up really fast; and came down really fast. It was a very fun day with great weather.

Lakefair Car Show

Meagan reported that although it rained, and only half the number of cars participated, everyone had a good time.

Lakefair Parade and Picnic

It RAINED—but as Randy noted, it was still a good parade. The picnic afterwards at Vinnie’s and Tammy’s was superb with Vinnie’s special grilled chicken, salads, wine, toasted loaves of bread, and desserts.

Open House/Hospitality Day Work Party

As Chris reported, the work party met on a Sunday morning—a group of 15 people who worked in teams folding, sealing and stamping flyers. We completed the job in 2 1/2 hours, and had a good time doing it.

Olympia Peninsula Weekend Tour

An all-around fun trip from start to finish. We made a detour to the Lake Quinault Lodge, drove around Lake Crescent, and an hour after arriving at the hotel drove up to Hurricane Ridge. On the way home, we drove up and down and around Chicken Coop Road. As Randy noted, “you could take air on these roads.” Closer to home, Larry and Maggie had an opportunity to meet a nice policeman who discussed the right and wrong way to use the turn lane.

5 Star Event, Classical Glass (Tacoma, WA)

Meagan and George spent a very nice day at the LeMay Museum. Many, many cars! Meagan and Michela received first place as driver and navigator.

Rose City Classic (Portland, OR) – A car show on Saturday and an autocross on Sunday. A great time too! Both Meagan and George attended.

Treasurer’s Report

Denny reminded the club that a majority of our income comes in the first of the year—our dues. Then we spend down our funds the rest of the year. Denny reviewed the details of the revised budget. He emphasized that we’re doing fine! Expenses are far less on average than the budget we set up. We haven’t touched the $100 miscellaneous budget. Denny will have a printout of the budget report available at every meeting. If you have specific questions, please see him after a meeting.

Reports from Standing Committees-

Membership

Up-to-date. Welcome to new visitors!

Web site

Everything is up to date except for pictures of the Peninsula tour.

Sunshine

Neither Frankie nor Vinnie attended the meeting. Larry J. mentioned that Mark T. broke his leg parachuting out of a plane. He is expecting to make a full recovery. Eric is expected to come home for a short visit soon.

Sponsorship Committee

Nothing new to report.

Scholarship

Nothing new to report.

Historian

Nothing new to report.

National Corvette Museum (NCM)

They are auctioning off a special Corvette –a 2006 with VIN #1—it’s Monterey Red. Should be quite a vehicle for someone—probably close to six figures.

NWACC

It was agreed to discuss the year-end banquet later in the meeting.

C. Lots of Events and Activities Coming Up!

Merrill Gardens Car Show (Aug 10)

A low key event to display your car. Have some pop and a hotdog at a senior retirement home. Will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8 p.m. 616 Lily Rd.

Operations Backpack and Barbeque (Aug 16)

Meet at Woodland Elementary. Depart for the school at 5:45 p.m. We should have a nice supply of back packs stuffed with school supplies for children whose parents can’t afford them. Can drop off back packs at Sterling Savings Bank where Peggy works if you are donating a back pack, but can’t attend.

All Corvette Show & Burger Bash (Aug 26)

A yearly event for the Corvette Marque Club of Seattle in Issaquah. Pretty big event. Fun time to hang out all day. Meagan will be coordinating. Leaving from the Martin Way Park & Ride at 7:00 a.m.

South Bend Labor Day Tour (Sept 2)

Heading down for a parade in conjunction with the Miata Club. Meet up for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Country Cousins Restaurant in Centralia. For those who would like to travel as a group, Randy proposed meeting at the Royal Bean at 7:00 a.m.

Rod Run to the End of the World (Sept 7 – 9)

Meagan reported that it is phenomenal—an all weekend long event in Long Beach, Washington. All cars, mostly hot rods and vintage cars. Cars have to be 1975 vintage or older to participate in the car show, but everyone is welcome.

Open House/Hospitality Day (Sept 8)

Covered in more detail later.

NWACC Autocross (Sept 9)

Autocross at Shelton airport. Still room for people to come out and help. Contact George if you are interested.

Summer’s End Car Show (Sept 15)

People’s Choice collector cars. Vote for your favorite at Huntamer Park. Live music and food booths. Great prizes. A lot of fun. Check our newsletter.

End of Summer Run to Ocean (Sept 22-23)

Hurry and reserve a room. Vinnie has just invited other clubs to participate.

CdeO Cars at Titus-Will Chevrolet (Oct 6)

CdeO Mystery Tour (October 14th)

NWACC Banquet (Nov 3)

NWACC holds a banquet every year to recognize participation and award trophies. We voted on a motion to host the banquet this year. The motion carried. The host club sells raffle tickets, buys prizes, and keeps half of the raffle proceeds. Vinnie has agreed to MC the door prizes. We already have reservations for Megan’s restaurant at Panorama City. The event draws people from Seattle, Tacoma, Bremerton, and Oregon.

CdeO Christmas Party (Dec 1) – Be sure to add that date to your calendar!

All-City Rally XXVIII Pre-run (Apr 6)
All-City Rally XXVIII Rally (Apr 20)

D. Corvette & High Performance (CHP) Open House/CdeO Hospitality Day

Come celebrate our club’s 35th anniversary. The biggest event we have on the horizon. This will be the first time we have had a joint venture such as a hospitality day. Some highlights include

• Big display of Club Corvettes, CdeO hospitality tent area, good food, hot cars and vendor demonstrations organized by CHP, and lots of people.
• Visit with Corvette owners from area Corvette clubs (and also other clubs).
• Free lunch to the first 125 people to register.
• Show hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8th.

Anyone that wants to buy a really cool, full-color design on a white T-shirt let Larry J. know tonight (or right away if you couldn’t attend the meeting). There won’t be any extras.

E. Other Business

Today’s Raffle

$23.00 went to Sugar Murphy; she will bring the September door prize.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. due to a full agenda. See you at the next meeting on September 12th!

Submitted by Josette M.,
Secretary