The meeting was called to order by President Sherrie W. at 7:32pm in the Tres Rios Cantina next to the Paradise Café at the Las Vegas Hilton. There were 80 members and 7 guests present.

Mike Klein from Fairway Chevrolet reported that there were major changes coming from the dealership and GM. There have been rumors that the Corvette plant is going to be moved from Bowling Green to Detroit. That is false. Also false is the rumor that production of the Corvette will be halted. GM production will be reduced to 12 facilities all over the United States for all their vehicles and each facility will have double shifts. There will only be 18-20,000 Corvettes produced, GM hoped that number would be 32,000. Sherrie W. presented Mike a $640 check (partial proceeds from Corvette Roulette 2010), to go to Fairway's charity, the Bill & Lilly Heinrich YMCA.

A motion to approve the August meeting minutes was made by Terry R., 2nd by Roy H., motion carried.

Treasurer's Report review: Dave B. stated there are hard copies of the monthly report on the membership table outside the club meeting room. We will have more income as the dues payments come in.

September birthdays were announced and those members present received a free drink coupon courtesy of the Hilton.

Old Business: Sherrie stated that she, Bonnie C. & Carol G. presented a $640 check (partial proceeds from Corvette Roulette 2010), to St. Jude's Ranch for Children along with cowboy boots, hats and kerchiefs left over from the decorations.

By-Laws Voting: Roy H. & Terry R. presented the 4 proposed By-Laws changes. They were first presented at the August membership meeting, published in the September Newsvetter and have been on the website for our review for the past 30 days. (Due to space constraints here, the proposed changes will be abbreviated.)
Article 4 Section 4: This section lists by what delivery method the membership will be notified of meetings: either written, printed or personally. The proposed change is to add email as a way of notifying the membership of meetings since 97% of the membership now has email. A hand vote unanimously approved to adopt this change.
Article 8 Section 2(b): The present wording lists the Appointed Executive Board Officers who have voting privileges. The proposed change is to add Webmaster to this list. A hand vote unanimously approved to adopt this addition.
Article 9 adding Section 11: If Article 8 section 2(b) is adopted, a job description for the Webmaster will need to be created. This new section does that. A hand vote unanimously approved to add this section.
Article 9 Section 3(a): This section states that the By-Laws and Standing Rules will be posted on the website for viewing by Members Only. The proposed change requests that not only the By-Laws and Standing Rules, but also the Code of Conduct should be posted on the website and be made available for the public to view. The By-Laws Committee recommends including the Code of Conduct on the website, but does not recommend making our governing documents available to the general public as it is not in the association's best interest. A hand vote unanimously approved to NOT adopt the proposed change in regards to making our documents available to the public.
If there is anyone who would like to submit proposed changes of any of the Association's official documents, please find the form on our website and contact one of the members of the By-Laws Committee: Roy Hoernke, Frank Gagliardi or Terry Rees as soon as possible.

New Business:
Introduction of Prospective Members/New Members: Membership Chairman Ellie J. has returned home and she thanked Lin H. for filling in for her this summer. Everyone should have received their annual dues statements for 2011 and please remit by October 15th. We currently have 229 members and Bill Gass joined tonight. Guests attending tonight are: Judy Thomas, Stewart & Linda Marolf, Fred De Young, Brian Salzmann & Sami Valdez. Membership plaques were presented to Mike & Paula Kerro.

Corvette Roulette 2011: Co-chair Pat R. stated that he and Chairman Jim G. are taking a fresh look at this event and are still in the investigative stage. They are looking at new venues with the help of the LV Convention Authority. Nine hotels are looking at our requirements to see what they can do for us. They are also looking to switch the event to the fall but will keep basically the same schedule as in the past. They hope by next month to have more information.
Findlay Chevrolet presentation: The other Jim G. presented Sherrie with a $100 check from Findlay Chevrolet in appreciation for one of our members buying a Corvette there. For every new or used Corvette bought at Fairway, they will donate $100 to LVCA.

Committee Reports:
Drag Series: Ken R. stated the next drags will be Sept. 11th and the final one, a Racer's Edge event, will be Oct. 2nd. The cost is $35 plus a $5 lap fee. Please go to the website a few days before the event to get the time schedules. Come burn your tires.

Community Service: Terry R. asked everyone to look for areas in our community that need help; it is a great way to give back. Upcoming events include Rancho Homecoming, Tuacahn, Fall Color Run and the UNLV Car Show.

Store: Storekeeper Linda B. modeled the apron, denim shirt, tank top and earrings she has for sale. She also has belt buckles, bottle cap openers and many other items.

Sunshine: Lin H. announced that Bill & Kim McCord are both back on the "road to healthy" and Jan Tucker is well after knee replacement. Sharron G. described the procedure Don Ford is going to go through in his battle with leukemia. To see his progress and give him your well wishes, go to http://www.careingbridge.org/visit/ donaldkingford. You can read his daily journal & blogs. Please make your font LARGE, as the message screen is across the room.

Events:
Past Events:
Sherrie W. reported on the Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show. There were many murders, but Carol M. figured out "who dunnit" and Joel T. was voted the person who was most likely to be the murderer.
The Labor Day Getaway had great, cool weather reported Nita B. The Snake River Corvette Club joined them on the Snake River cruise and Rex W. got the club salute tonight for running out of gas.

Upcoming Events:
The Silver State Classic Challenge will be September 16-19.

The Barrett-Jackson Mini Rally will be September 22nd and we were able to get 18 vettes registered before the 100 car cutoff announced Darrell W. Please meet at Fairway Chevrolet at 10am. The caravan will go to the Convention Center, then down Main Street to Mandalay Bay. We need someone on an overhead walkway on the Strip to take a group photo. This event will replace Fairway's All Chevy Show normally scheduled around October. All members are invited to Fairway for the beginning of the Rallye. The Museum will be open and they will be serving food.

Rancho High School's Homecoming Parade will be September 24th. Ken R. reported that we have four convertibles driving representatives from four grades around the football field during halftime. We are asked to participate in parades every year, but these requests from high schools around the valley are sporadic and come at the last minute. Please answer the call if you have a convertible. You will earn a community service point.

The Tuacahn Run will be September 25-26 reported Denise K. Lunch will be at The Casablanca in Mesquite, and then they will 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. Saturday night there will be an open bar and snacks at the hotel, and then a caravan to the theater for a buffet dinner before the play. Sunday there will be a full breakfast at the hotel with awards and prizes. Tonight is the deadline to sign up.

We will have a Fall Color Run October 10th stated Linda B. We will meet at the Santa Fe at 9am, cruise up to Lee Canyon, then over to Kyle Canyon/Mt. Charleston with a scavenger hunt along the way. Lunch will be at the lodge. The cost is $10 per car plus a Community Service point for a $5 per person donation which will go to the Spring Mountain National Recreational Area.

Ken Kroeger discussed the UNLV's Car Show hosted by the College of Engineering October 17th at the Thomas & Mack Center. Proceeds will go towards scholarships for the Mechanical Engineering students. This is the first time this group has put on an event like this and it will be a Community Service event. It will be from 10-3 and the cost will be $25 until September 17th, then it will be $35. They are expecting 400 cars of all types and we will have our own designated parking.

The Mexican Riviera Cruise is October 17-24th reported Judi S. Rooms are still available but the rates have doubled. There are 36 from LVCA signed up.

The Monster Mash Car Bash will be Oct. 23rd at the Hilton parking lot announced Ken A. This is a different kind of car show, as participants are encouraged to decorate their cars and wear a costume. There will be a "trunk & treat" so bring candy. The entrance fee is $25 per car and proceeds will go to FAST: Finding Autistic Solutions for Tomorrow.

An MTT Autocross will be held on October 24th at the speedway bulling parking lot announced Marvin M. You must work if you are going to run; cost is $65 for non-SCCA members.

A Halloween Party "Massacre at the Movies" will be held on October 30th from 7-11pm announced Sherrie W. It will be at Rich & Carole M's home. The cost will be $5 per person, bring a potluck dish and BYOB. Dress as your favorite movie character. There will be a best dish tasting contest, best costume contests and even a best un-themed costume contest. Sherrie needs four people to help on the committee.

Parade of Classics December 11th. Ken A. stated this is one of the several opening ceremonies of the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, the largest concrete structure in the world. Cars from both the Arizona and Nevada side will cross the bridge and meet in the middle at noon Arizona time. Signups are needed now. Additional information about a party afterwards, perhaps at Railroad Pass will be announced later.

Misc. Announcements: Carol G. read 3 thank you notes from members who have been ill, who lost a family member and who celebrated a special anniversary. Scott M. invited us to participate in the Spring Mountain Track Days Oct. 23-24th. They will be using the 3.1 mile long course. Go to our website for more information.
Jim W. stated that the third Odd Sunday Champagne Brunch at The Orleans was again a big success with just under 70 in attendance. This is a non-sanctioned, non LVCA event and everyone is invited. The next brunch on October 17th will be CANCELLED because many folks are going on the cruise or attending the UNLV Car Show.
Skip K. invited us to come and hear him play in his band Altered Ego October 9th from 7-9pm at the Railhead at Boulder Station. Sami V. has a house in Green Valley for rent; please call her at 353-9536. She has a friend who is playing in a band at Winchell's Pub & Grill Horizon road and Eastern. Willie S. knows of an '05 white coupe for immediate sale.
Bill M. announced a car show October 9th hosted by his wife's company, Progressive Choices, Inc. It will be at Applebee's at 4605 W. Charleston from 8-2 for $5 per car. Proceeds will benefit developmentally disabled adults.
Don C. announced his Rally Olympics November 13th. The cost will be $15 per car plus a $5 community service donation to go to St. Jude's. He has new games along the route and needs raffle prize donations and checkpoint volunteers.

Clean Car Award: Larry L. and last month's winner Rick V. judged the cars tonight and Larry presented this month's award to Roy H.

Badge Drawing: Rene G. would have won $30 if she were present. Next month it will be $35.

50/50: Marcella V. won $116. Other raffle prizes included a $150 gift certificate from the Hilton, a Hilton shirt and bling hat, 8 tickets to Barrett Jackson, a Fairway Chevy racing hat, pink bowtie hat, red bowtie hat, leather rejuvenator, carnuba wax, nano seal protective coat and a black Corvette handbag.

A Motion to Adjourn was made at 9:10 by Greg W., 2nd by Terry R., motion carried.

Respectfully Submitted,
Carol Gagliardi, Secretary