Cameron Park Corvette Club
Meeting Minutes –
The meeting was called to order at
INTRODUCTIONS
Welcome to our guests: John & Patty McCoy – ’94 Green Coupe
Jon & Karen Huntsman – Still Looking for a Corvette!
Dale Smith – ‘80
Barry
Parker
Members in attendance: Keith & Dawn Becky, Richard & Susan Bethel, Vicki Braithwaite, Dick & Barbara Collier, Harland Dains, Jim & Sylma Davis, Daryl & Rhonda Detherage, Bob & Mary Graham, Dan & Laura Groat, Paul & Barbara Hudgins, Dana & Anne Jones, Tom Krakker, Bob & Pam Naylor, Jeff Nickles, Jim Poe & Annette Kono, John & Kathy Reese, Pete & Ann Ruff, Phil & Shaylynne Slack and Jon & Susan Svilich.
OLD BUSINESS
Minutes: A motion was
made and seconded to approve the
Treasurer’s Report: The Treasurer’s Report was given by Jeff Nickles, with the assistance of the new Treasurer, Jim (or Joe, ha, ha) Poe.
Jeff
provided a new register report dated
Jeff
was holding a few membership checks that he turned over to Jim for
deposit. He reminded everyone that the
$30.00 membership fees are due by
Thanks for everything Kim & Jeff – Good luck Jim (& Annette)!
Old Business
Continued:
Secretary: Shaylynne again asked if anyone would be willing to take over as secretary as she has done it for two years now and really doesn’t have the time anymore. Unfortunately, no one offered so Shaylynne will continue as secretary.
NEW BUSINESS
Web Master: Pete indicated that the Lampshire’s email address was not valid. Lyle or Billie, please call Pete Ruff to discuss.
Jim Poe has given Pete hundreds of pictures on a CD Rom which Pete has willingly taken on as his next project to get them onto the web site.
Going forward, if Pete sends out a distribution email, it will seem that it is being sent from the originator of the email instead of Pete. Thanks Pete for all of your hard work!
Club Historian: Anyone with photos is encouraged to get them to Keith for the photo albums.
Clothing: Vicki has forms for shirts and jackets if anyone is interested.
Events Coordinator: Barbara Collier
Upcoming Events:
Paul
& Barbara are departing
Others are departing on Thursday, March 17th. (Slack’s for sure).
Corvettes
of
You must call Buffalo Bills Hotel to make your room reservations directly at 1-800-FUN-STOP. Be sure to mention Corvettes of Bakersfield when making reservations. Rate $45.00/night
New Business
Continued:
Upcoming Events:
Continued:
For more information you can call Jerry & Lorie Berger at (661) 589-6085 or Tom & Gayla Gibson at (661) 366-0925. You may also visit their website at www.corvettesofbakersfield.com.
Primm
is about one hour south of
Jim
indicated that there were only 5 rooms left at the Hilton Garden Inn in
The
Late April or Early May Saddle Creek Resort in Copperopolis –
(Braithwaite)
Copperopolis is off of Hwy 4 near Angels Camp. You do not have to play golf to go. Vicki distributed copies of brochures which indicated rates for various room types as well as golf fees. Rooms / Bungalows ranged from $100.00 to $295.00. Golf fees ranged from $35.00 to $105.00 depending upon when you play.
For more information on the resort you can go to www.SaddleCreek.com
New Business
Continued:
Upcoming Events:
Pam Naylor indicated that in the past, Rocky’s events have always been a lot of fun and very well organized. For those who are interested in attending, follow instructions below. It’s not clear yet just how many members from the club are planning on attending.
Where: Buffalo Bills Hotel-Casino,
(Stateline-Interstate 15 @ CA & NV Border)
Make reservations ASAP at Buffalo Bill’s – (800) 386-7867 and give group code SCR0527. Rate: $36.95 Fri., $56.95 Sat., Sun. –Thurs. $33.95 (add tax to all).
Email: checkerboardgathering@corvettecruzin.com to be put on the “Checkerboard” event mailing list or get a registration form by going to http://www.corvettecruzin.com/. Registration rates vary.
The weekend will consist of:
“Caravans” arriving Thurs. and Fri.
A Friday night “Gathering” at the Banquet Room for drinks & socializing
A nice long, scenic Saturday Poker Run
50/50 Raffle
Catered Buffet Dinner Saturday night.
Late Night “CheckerBoard” cruise on the Las Vegas Strip.
June 2005 Vette
Magic 30,
Usually held the first weekend in June. To be confirmed.
June 2005 3rd
Annual Corvettes at
Dates not yet known. Last year there were over 100 cars that participated. Really fun event.
Lankford’s are trying to obtain specifics on this event. Shaylynne will continue to stay on top of it and report at the next meeting.
This event is always a really good run. For those of you who are interested, maybe spend a few extra days with the Lankford’s on the return. More information to follow.
New Business
Continued:
Upcoming Events:
July 28 – 31, 2005 Vette’s On The Rockies, Colorado
More information to follow.
September 38th
Annual Tahoe Tour -
Dates not yet known.
This year’s theme is “Outer Space”. Barbara Collier will contact the Fresno Club to inquire about hosting a courtesy room this time. The club has nominated Julia Brusby to handle directions. (Shaylynne and others will assist).
Barbara also has a map of the Forest Inn Suites showing which rooms are good to reserve. She’ll bring copies to the next meeting. More information to follow.
December C.P.C.C.
Christmas Party
Barbara has asked that someone else take over this event, as she and the Nickels’ have organized it for the last couple of years. The DJ, room, dates, etc. will need to be reserved as soon as possible.
Barbara will bring all of the information to the next meeting.
Roster/Newsletter: It seems that no one is without e-mail now. But if anyone needs copies of minutes, etc. please contact Shaylynne.
FLOOR OPEN TO
MEMBERS
New Events / Ideas:
If you have an idea for a run on the spur of the moment, just call a few people on the roster and ask them to call a few people. These runs are usually the most fun! Or, you can e-mail everyone with a few days notice.
Dan Groat brought up an idea to make a run to the
If was discussed that since the club has so much money, maybe we could organize a run that would include a lunch or dinner paid for by the club. Everyone is to think of something to do and bring their ideas to the next meeting.
Miscellaneous:
The manager of Denny’s has asked us all not to go out the side entrance. The gate is now armed and the alarm will sound.
It was decided at the last meeting that any club trophies or
plaques that have been won in the past should be given to Family Chevrolet to
display since they are now our sponsors.
Bob Graham asked the question, “who has these items now?” Please,
if you are holding a club trophy or plaque, bring it to the next meeting and
Phil will get them to Nick at Family Chevrolet.
(It seems the club won a trophy at the Christmas Parade in
Shaylynne found the “Club Motto” in the old club records, made copies and distributed. Phil read the Motto and then Bob Graham demonstrated the “Club Wave” (picture waving your finger over your head showing that we’re turning around because we’re lost)
Club Motto
To have Fun!
To drive that car,
that for some reason is sucking all that money from your checkbook!
To meet other people
who are stuck in the past and love it!
And to assist each
other in having a great time by owning a “legend”.
Corvettes Forever!!!!
It was discussed that perhaps Family Chevrolet can promote a club event at their location. Maybe they can advertise on the radio, etc. Phil will contact Nick to discuss.
There was discussion regarding the new C6-Z06. It runs the quarter in the low 11’s. The body is designed 3” wider with flares and scoops. Release date is not yet known.
Closing: A motion was
made and seconded to adjourn the meeting; meeting was adjourned at
The
next REGULAR Cameron Park Corvette
Club Meeting will be held on
50/50 Raffle: The 50/50 raffle brought in a total of $145.00. $75.00 went to the club and $70.00 went to the winner of the raffle, John McCoy, our lucky guest - Congrats John! (Everyone will get the right amount of tickets at the next meeting, we were short tonight – that’s why you received less for your money.)
Two other raffles took place for two Corvette Calendars donated by Tom Krakker. Thanks Tom, for the donation!
One was won by John Reese and the other by Bob Graham.
OVERVIEW OF UPCOMING EVENTS
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DATE |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
CONTACT |
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March 17-19 |
Gambler’s Classic |
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Paul & Barbara Hudgins |
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April 8 – 10 |
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Gilroy/San Simeon |
Jim & Sylma Davis |
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Late April or Early May |
Run to Saddle Creek Resort |
Copperopolis, Ca. |
Vicki Braithwaite |
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May 26 – 28 |
“CheckerBoard” Vette Gathering |
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Rocky Pearson |
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June ? |
Vette Magic 30 |
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June ? |
39th Annual Corvettes at |
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July 15 – 17 |
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Phil & Shaylynne Slack and Jim & Ann Lankford |
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July 28 – 31 |
Vette’s On The |
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September ? |
38th Annual Tahoe Tour - Corvettes of |
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December? |
C.P.C.C. Christmas Party |
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