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CORVETTES OF FRESNO - GENERAL MEETING MINUTES January 15, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: President Ron Miller is on vacation. Bert Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Board Members present were, Bert Sherman, Kelly Holder, Harry Bellow, Jim Agar and Larry & Sharon Minnich. WSCC Representative, Allen Teixeira, and ASCCC Representative, Lee Delap, were both present. Pledge of alliance was shared. SECRETARY IS REPORT: Minutes of the November 2012 meeting were published in the COF newsletter. Motion to accept the minutes as published, but not read made by Billie Talley, seconded by Jackie Christani. Motion carried. October minutes are available upon request from Ron Miller. TREASURER’S REPORT: Larry Minnich reported the accounts activity, General Account and the Tahoe 45 Account which is on file to be reviewed by members only. Motion was made to approve the Treasurer’s report as read made by Dave Cavanaugh and seconded by Lynn Agar. Motion carried. MEMBERSHIP: COF has a current membership count of 96 members and 75 corvettes. Harry Below reported attendance at for this evening’s meeting: 49 members and 8 guests. Clay & Lan Mumby, Richard Beatie, Walt Shocomb, Diane & Gary Huss and Tom & Teresa Ochoa. January birthdays and anniversaries were acknowledged. All birthdays and anniversaries can be found in the COF 2013 Membership Directory (which is now available). Perfect Attendance plaques were awarded to Jim Agar, Nick DiLiddo, Kerry Dehmel, Jerry Clark (not present to receive), Sharon Minnich, Larry Minnich, Ron Miller (not present to receive), Don Dukes, Debbie Dukes and Bert Sherman. COMMUNICATIONS: Jim Agar announced this month’s newsletter was 20 pages printed and 40 on the web. Friday is the submission deadline for the next newsletter. Tahoe 45 is pretty much finalized. Next meeting will be held in May. A Christmas card was received from Minnesota club members which had their photo in front of the COF Tahoe 44 banner. Jim presented a Special Addition Newsletter for the new release of the 2014 Corvette Stingray. Appreciated was expressed for Jim’s outstanding service and commitment to the Club. WEBMASTER: Janie Stafford reported the C Drive had crashed and no reports are available. Frank Stafford (not present) had backed up the files and is working on restoring the Drive. ACTIVITIES: Please refer to the Calendar of Events in the club newsletter or on the Club website, www.corvettesoffesno.com for more details and up to date information. Bert Sherman opened a brief discussion on events. • Billie Talley commented on 2012 Christmas Party stating there was 60+ in attendance. We all enjoyed the live band and delicious food at Pardini’s. She thanked Liz Devoe for all her help with the decorations, centerpieces and ornaments. • A brief report was given by Bert Sherman on the Holiday Extravaganza run in December. We had 22 cars and 42 in attendance to the Melodrama. We are sorry Billie could not make it, but appreciate her donation of Champaign. We also thank Terri & Dave Cavanaugh for graciously opening their home serving lunch and thanks to Emil & Sue (non-members) for helping out. A special thanks also to Rotta Winery for a great wine tasting presentation. • Jim Agar spoke about Tahoe 45 reminding all about the $100 Early Bird Registration drawing for payments received by the end of April 2013. Sponsors for plaque’s ($25) and raffle prizes needed. Contact Jim to contribute.
• Nick DiLiddo gave us an update on the upcoming Ice Breaker Run on January 26 th & 27 th . This will be the 18 th year COF has had this run. There are approximately 65 people attending. Fortino’s Winery has waived the fees for Saturday’s wine tasting. The two groups of vets will be led by Steve Profera and Frank Stafford. Don’t forget to get your blue tickets from Nick for the morning donuts & coffee (especially if you have already paid). • Jonathan Baker spoke about the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides event being held Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Dry Creek Park. Flyers were handed out and are available from Jonathan to all interested parties. • Jon Devoe briefly spoke about the upcoming American Cancer Society Walk for Life, May 4 th & 5 th , at Kasner Middle School. A water bottle full of dimes is a great way to start fundraising contributions. See Jon or Jonathan for further information. You can also visit relayforlife.org. • Lee Dunlap reminds us of the Blossom Days Car Show in Sanger, March 2 nd . 60 Years of Corvette. • Allen Teixeria mentioned Laguna Seca Event and the upcoming WSCC awards banquet on January 26 th . There will be a flyer in the next Newsletter for Laguna Seca details. • All were invited to submit ideas for runs and/or activities. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: • Sharon made her Sunshine report in which the club sent a plant to Lynn Moore for her hip replacement. Frank thanked the club on Lynn’s behalf. Sharon herself had surgery but did not wish a plant be given. The Club wishes speedy recovery to both. Don reported that Gene Fox had a stroke last month. • Jim Agar has gone over and beyond again offering 2013 COF Calendars. For $12 you can have a 2013 Calendar with your own Corvette’s picture in it. Contact Jim to order. • ACCC Representative, Lee Delap, reported Legislation News and ACCC updates. • Allen Teixeria asks that anyone who is not receiving Redline, WSCC’s newsletter, but would like to, just let him know. NAME TAG DRAWING: Kitty is $20.00. The winning chip was drawn for Ron Miller, who was not in attendance. Kitty advances to $30.00 for the next meeting. RAFFLE: 50/25/25 was held by Harry Below. Jim Kell and visitor Richard Beatie were the two lucky winners of a whopping $46 each! Motion was made to adjourn the meeting by Nick Diliddo and Janie Stafford 2 nd the motion. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Kelly Holder Secretary
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