| The meeting was called to order by President Sherrie Wood at 7:30 in the Tres Rios restaurant next to the Paradise Café at the Las Vegas Hilton. There were 74 members and 9 guests present. A motion to approve the June meeting minutes was made by Bob O., 2nd by Carl H., motion carried. Treasurer's Report review: Dave B. stated there are always hard copies of the monthly report on the membership table outside the club meeting room. The final figures for Corvette Roulette 2010 will be presented next month. July birthdays were announced and those members present received a free drink coupon courtesy of the Hilton. Old Business: none New Business: Introduction
of Prospective Members/New Members: Lin H., filling in for Membership Chairman
Ellie J., stated that we have 229 members. The annual dues statements for 2011
will be mailed out September 1st and are due by October 15th. Guests attending
tonight are: Chuck & Alana Brinlee, Tom Burdick (returning member), Bill Gass,
Henry Grodzinsky, Rosette DeGennaro, Evelynne Brenner, Karen Mirto & Sharon
Boyd. A membership plaque was presented to Rick Virtue. Welcome back to long-time
member Rex Wilhoite. NCCC Governor: Carl H. presented 2 certificates to Jim G. from the Spring Mountain Autocross School & Time Trails. Carl has tallied the points for Corvette Roulette volunteers and competitors and they are posted on the website. To ensure that everyone understands what our NCCC Liability Insurance covers and how the E-board ensures our events meet their coverage requirements, Carl gave a brief summary. This included what events are covered (meetings, socials, caravans, car shows and competition events); who it covers (all individual participating members in good standing); and what it covers (personal injury liability to include false arrest, malicious prosecution, libel, slander, right of privacy violation and wrongful entry or eviction.) The policy does not cover any physical damage to a member's Corvette while participating in a covered event/activity.
Three criteria MUST be met to qualify a claim: In case some members didn't see the e-mail she sent out, Sherrie W. reminded everyone of the recent addition of 2 alternative locations for dinner on club meeting nights which the Hilton is now offering us. The buffet price has risen to $19.20 which includes beer and wine. The Paradise Café next to the meeting room offers a 25% discount, with special seating in the back. We can also get food at the bar at Tres Rios, right outside the meeting room. Store: Storekeeper Linda B. asked us to come over and see what new items she has for sale, including earrings, purses, watches, clocks, aprons, and playing cards, all with the club's logo on them. Dave B. modeled the man's camp shirt and Linda modeled the new tank top she would like to sell. It comes in white, lavender, pink or black with red or clear Vegas Vettes in rhinestones. A motion to approve the store offering the tank tops was made by Jim R., 2nd by Cindy F., motion carried. Sunshine: Lin H. announced that she has heard of NO illnesses this month. It is a clean, clear, happy month. Webmaster: Pat R. stated that if you tried to download the July NewsVetter via the quickie link he sent you, you probably had trouble doing so as there was an error in the link. You can go to the "Club Info" tab instead and read it there. He has added a Hot Items tab. There is also a link to the Virginia City Hill Club on u-tube. Sherrie announced that Vegas Vettes has a Face book page which is monitored by her. Events: Past Events: Sherrie W. said the Big Bear Bash was a lot of fun with beautiful weather, cookouts, campfires, dinners and cruise around the lake to a brewery. Corvette's West is not sure if they will be having their event next year. Drags: Cathy W., in for Ken R., stated 9 cars participated on June 26th. Congratulations to all the winners. The next drags will be Sept. 11th.
The Mt. Charleston Runaway lunch will be July 10th. We will meet at the Santa Fe at 9:30. This will be a community service event with $5 per person going to the Mt. Charleston Volunteer Fire Department. We will have reserved parking at the restaurant and there will be 4 menu selections. Sherrie W. is organizing a Murder Mystery Dinner event on MONDAY August 16th. The play will be "Marriage Can Be Murder", which is the longest running dinner show in Las Vegas. The lead actor and actress are friends of Sherrie's. Dinner will include a choice of 1 of 3 entrees, salad, dessert and a non-alcoholic drink. The cost will be $50 for members and $55 for non-members which include tax & gratuity. It will be at Fitzgerald's, and you can park in the attached garage or valet. You don't have to drive your vette, but please wear your club shirt. The Labor Day Getaway will be Sept. 3-6 announced Sally M. Day one we will drive to Park City, Utah, day two to Jackson Hole, WY with dinner at the Bar J Ranch. Day three cruise to Burly, ID and have a steak dinner on a paddlewheel boat down the Snake River. Cost will be approximately $250 per person double occupancy. The annual Tuacahn Run will be Sept. 25-26 reported Dave K. The play this year is "Crazy For You". We will depart from Shelby, have lunch at The Casablanca in Mesquite, and then cruise to the Holiday Inn in St. George. There will be a poker run on the drive up, with proceeds going to St. Jude's. There will be reserved parking at the hotel and at Tuacahn. Saturday night there will be an open bar and snacks at the hotel, and then we will caravan to the theater for a buffet dinner catered by The Golden Corral. The play follows dinner. Sunday there will be a full breakfast at the hotel with awards and prizes. Cost will be $230 per couple, $165 for a single. The Mexican Riviera Cruise is October 17-24th reported Judi S. and the final deposit is due by July 24th. Ports of call will be Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan & Cabo San Lucas. Ken A. stated that we are always looking for new events. If you have an idea for an event, please contact him.
Jim W. announced his latest idea for a social gathering which he is calling "Odd Sunday". It is a non-LVCA, non- sanctioned, non-NCCC, not on the club's calendar champagne seafood brunch. It will be at The Orleans Market Street Buffet the 3rd Sunday of every ODD month at 10:30. The cost will be $13.99 with a player's card. The first buffet will be July 18th. Gene Stalians has his silver 2009 for sale for $41,500. It has 7,000 miles and is fully loaded. Sherrie W. stated that most of our events include eating so in November there will be an event that will get us some exercise…… Roy H. announced the winners from the June 26th Bonneville 100 in Wendover. There were 6 LVCA cars that participated and 2 other cars were recruited who regularly run with Team Vegas Vettes. In the 110 class, Mike & Ken R. placed 1st; in the 120 class, Roy H. & his son Roy placed 3rd; in the 140 class, 4th place went to Lanny & Berry L.; in the 155 class, Scott M. & Russ R. placed 1st and Tom H. & Pat A. placed 3rd. Scott & Russ also received the Most Accurate Award with a .0002 from perfect; Mike & Ken R. received the Hand Timer Award (they used nothing but stop watches to run the race) and Team Vegas Vettes won the First Place Team Award for 5 car times that were the closest to perfect. We have the travelling plaque for 1 year. Rex W. has '89 wheels with racing tires for sale for $250. He also announced that this Saturday at the Silverton, SCCA is hosting an autocross. Lost & Found: Carol G. said someone left the book "Runaway Jury" in the Gregorius' motor coach during the Corvette Roulette Car Show. Also, a black tote bag was left at the registration desk. Someone please claim both. On July 16-18 at The Tropicana, The Cruizin Coolers are hosting a car show, a Bull Run Party, a cooler parade with luxury and exotic cars, and Sunday there will be a hot rod & low rider show.
50/50: New member Rick V. won $98. Other raffle prizes included a $150 gift certificate from the Hilton, a Hilton shirt, LVCA dog tags, LVCA mouse pad, a Jake logo sticker and a 51's hat. A Motion to Adjourn was made at 8:44 by Cathy W., 2nd by Darrell W., motion carried. Respectfully
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