The meeting was called to order by President Connie Gentry at 7:30 pm at the Italian American Club. There were 67 members and 14 guests present.
Misc. Announcements: Connie's Mt. Charleston Get Away event netted $265 which will be donated to the Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. Connie asked that this amount be increased to $500. Jim W. made the motion, Jim G. 2nd and all approved to increase the donation to $500. Luke Ham, a volunteer fireman accepted our check with much appreciation. Ron P. introduced Paul Forrester, a Corvette owner and member of the Rotary Club. He was selling raffle tickets for a '66 vette with matching numbers. The drawing will be in October.

Approval of July's meeting minutes was made by Greg W., 2nd by Craig C., all approved. Lennard G. stated that the Treasurer's Report is posted on the website. He closed our savings account as it was costing us more to keep it open than we were earning on it. He also stated that he will not be running for Treasurer in 2010.

Old Business: there was no old business.
New Business: Connie read the list of August birthdays and those present received a free drink courtesy of the Italian American Club.
Introduction of Prospective Members/New Members: Substituting for Ellie J., Lin H. introduced Luke Ham, Henry Grodzinsky, Paul Forrester, Robert & Judith Martin, Jim & Karen Conley, Chuck & Jennifer Searle, Jamal & Princess Hodges, Skip Kelly. (Arriving after Lin spoke were Ed Neumann and Sam Lovecchio.) Our dues statements will be mailed September 1.
Fairway Sponsorship: Don K. announced that the Calloway Corvette he talked about last month was purchased by Roy H. Fairway is still in business. There will be sign ups for the October 11th Fairway Chevrolet Car Show next month. Don needs assistance with parking, raffle tickets and cooking. Doug E. will be the MC. Please everyone donate raffle prizes for this event. Dale F. will be the chairman on LVCA's side.
Jerry & Kathy Zill, long time members of LVCA are selling their 40th anniversary.
Second Quarter Audit: Connie reviewed the books and all is well. Lennard is doing an outstanding job.

Committee Reports: Racer's Edge chairman Bob M. said he had all the volunteers he needs for Silver State.
Drag Series: Ken R. encouraged everyone to come out to the Sept. 29th and October 3rd drags. Store: Vickie C. now has bling shirts with larger stones. Her monthly raffle prize will be won by anyone wearing a Corvette-related shirt.
Webmaster Pat R. said he is not getting any complaints. He needs items in the For Sale section and also wants more info to be put in the Tech Tips section. There is a link to the Sunbelt Auto Museum on our website.
There will be a 1st Annual Road Rallye down Las Vegas Blvd. Wednesday October 7th in conjunction with the Barrett Jackson auction that week. For anyone who participates in the parade, they will receive 4 free three day passes to the auction.
Sunshine: Sally M. announced that Dale & Donna F. are great-grandparents for the 2nd time, Kari & Jim A. are expecting their first child and Sally is going to be a great grandmother in December. Rich and Bonnie Masluk's daughter passed away.

Past Events: Connie announced that there were 30 vettes and 55 people at the Mt. Charleston Get Away and Earlene K. said 50 people attended the Las Vegas 51's Night. John R. got to throw out the first pitch. She thanked Jim W. for all of his assistance in putting this event on. Next year she will try to have the event in May.

Upcoming Events: Sign up tonight for the August 15th Sunbelt Auto Collection Tour. Denise K. explained the weekend's schedule for the September 26-27th Tuacahn Run. The poker run on the way up will be a community service event benefiting St. Jude's. She needs a head count now and final payment no later than the Sept. meeting.
The 3rd annual Wine & Cheese Party at Jim and Ali Wolf's will be on October 17.
Roy H. introduced Sam who was the previous owner of the Calloway Corvette that he bought. Roy also discussed the Sandhills Open Road Race in Arnold, Nebraska that he and Tom H. participated in. Roy won 3rd place, Tom 1st place in their respective speed categories. Unfortunately on his return leg, at 138 mph, Tom spun off the road, took out 200' of fencing including 7 poles. Tom is OK, his car is in the shop….

Clean Car Award: Greg W. and Bob P. were the judges tonight. Congratulations to Roy H. for winning this month's award.
Badge Drawing: $25 would have been presented to Bernell T. if he were present. Next month the award will be $30.
50/50: $84 was won by Terry R.
Merchandise Raffles: Prizes included polishing cloths, hats, a beautiful gift basket and a Memory Book from the store. They were won by Connie G., John M., Darrell W., Lee M. and Donna F.

Motion to Adjourn: Made at 8:26 by Terry R., 2nd by Jim G., all approved.

Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Gagliardi
Secretary