The meeting was called to order by President Benita Klaizner at 7:30 PM in the Tres Rios Cantina. There were 77 members and 14 guests present.

Doug Fleming, Sales Manager for Findlay Chevrolet, thanked our members for all their support of Findlay. He also said how happy they were to have Jim Gregorio on board. DJ Jeffers sold the first Calloway today and Slim Stevens let us know that any time a warning light comes on they will check out the problem for free. Diagnostics will not be charged for.

A motion to approve the December meeting minutes: was made by Bob O’Brien and seconded by Kathy Clapp. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Denise Karpa has a preliminary report available at the sign in table.

President: Benita announced January birthdays and those members present received a free drink coupon courtesy of the Las Vegas Hilton.

New Business: President Benita Klaizner introduced the new Board members and the new Committee Chair persons. Connie Gentry motioned to approve and accept the new board members. Carol Gagliardi seconded the motion and the motion carried.

New Board Members: Vice President- Lennard Grodzinsky, Treasurer – Denise Karpa, Secretary - Sharron Grodzinsky, Directors – Greg Welch, Lanny Lowman and Sherrie Wood, Events Coordinator – Ken Ackeret, Membership – Ellie Johnson, NCCC Governor – Rex Wilhoite, Newsvetter Editor – Kathy Clapp, Publicity – Gino Montoya, Webmaster – Pat Russell.

New Committee Chair persons: Communications – Skip Kelley, Community Service – Brenda Cavallo, Drag Racing – Ken Rees, Mossyback Chairman – Lin Hoernke, NCM Ambassador – Bob Hart, Racer’s Edge – Cathy Wilson, Sponsor Liaison – Ron Peterson / Scott Mergele, Storekeeper – Luanne Montoya, Sunshine – Sally McVane

Benita let the members know we are going into our 40th year so she has chosen “Save the Wave” as her logo for the year, which represents the tradition of corvette owners waving at each other when passing on the road.

Volunteers were solicited for the annual budget audit committee and Lennard Grodzinsky, Dawn Gregorio, Jim Gregorio, Sally McVane and Denise Karpa volunteered to perform the audit.

Introduction of New and Prospective Members: Ellie Johnson reported we currently have 181 members. She reminded the members to let her know if any of their demographics change. She also gave the statistics for the last six years which show a decline. Welcomed tonight were Luanne Montoya, recently married to Gino on January 1st, Fred Nelkin, Judy Thomas, Kevin Bye, Victor (Bob) Lundberg, Ray and Barbara Belak, Lois and George Franklin, Gary Moore, Wendy Fidance, Ray Byrom and Neil and Karla Warren. Ron Mathews will be receiving his plaque. .

Committee Reports:

Corvette Roulette: Pat Russell has created an After Action Report available on the web site. (To log on use your fist initial, last name and your password is the last three numbers of your NCCC card). Benita would like to know if the club is going to support this event and asks that each member read this report which includes a summary of the event over time with the dates, venues and costs. This is a great event, however it would become a loss without the past sponsorships and it requires a lot of work on the part of members. The feedback from last year’s event was over whelming and positive. We also need a chairperson if we have the event this year. Rex Wilhoite said NCCC has approved on line voting, so we can send a query to all members and let them vote. Pat Russell motioned we do send an electronic vote to all members in accordance with NCCC rules and Mark Wynne seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Awards Committee: Lennard reminded us the Awards banquet is January 21st at 6PM at Sunset Gardens. Currently there are about 120 persons attending. If you have not yet paid, please get a check to him.

Vetter: Kathy has reduced the cost for the Valentine’s Day messages and flyers are on the tables.

Racer’s Edge: Lanny Lowman described the events. The cost for Racer’s Edge is $30.00. Event costs are separate. Rules are posted on the web site and for new comers, they will be having a work shop for bracket racing. Ken Rees won 1st place in the 140 class and Curt Miller won 2nd at Silver State.

Store: Luanne Montoya has a variety of items available at the table and will have lots of discounted items at the next meeting

Sunshine: Sally reported Gino and Luanne got married on New Year’s Day. The only minor problem they had was some of our illustrious members crashed the wedding. Henry Grodzinsky has moved to the US permanently. Carl and Ann Wilson are moving to North Carolina. Larry Duis had surgery for stomach cancer. Craig Carrell is keeping journal of his breast cancer and is currently in the hospital. Carl Corbett is doing better, but does has a slight infection right now. Our prayers are with Larry, Craig and Carl.

Events: Ken explained that events are put on by members and that is the fun part of the club.
Past Events: The Annual Suitcase Drive for Child Haven was led by Carl Hastings and they collected 113 units. Benita reported that St. Jude’s Ranch for Children was thrilled with the gifts collected at the Cookie Exchange. Ken Rees said this was the 10th year for Dyno Shoot Out. There were twenty cars of which three were sponsored by Findlay Chevrolet. Upcoming Events: Connie is having a community service event on January 30th at the Speedway. Laps for Charity’s cost are $30.00 per car and is from 11 AM to 4PM. Jo Kot said to mark our calendars for Super Bowl party on Feb 5th. It will be a pot luck, BYOB and community service event. Cost is $10.00 per person, $15.00 for guests and $5.00 donation for St. Jude’s. There will be games and a football pool beginning at 2PM. Sherrie said her President’s Run will be on February 17-19th in Lancaster CA. The cost is $50.00 per person and rooms range from $75.00 to $95.00 including breakfast and happy hour. Sherrie will be leading everyone from the Blue Hawk. Friday night will be at the Cowel’s house with pizza, beer and wine. Saturday includes surprise tours and a party at the Cowel’s with a band and dinner. Shuttles will be available both evenings for $5.00 per couple. On Sunday there is a trip to the Peterson Auto Museum in Los Angeles and home from there. Raffle prizes will be available at the parties and the money will go to Victims of Violent Crimes.

Miscellaneous Announcements: Bob Hulshouser will be chairing Wrangler’s night on March 24th to benefit Henry’s Place. Sharron read thank you cards. Cathy Wilson has the signup sheet for Racer’s Edge. Her husband is playing at Alexis Park on Thursdays at 7PM. Ann Marie Thompson has tires for sale at $50.00 per pair. Ron Peterson said that Findlay Chevrolet, our sponsor, has just offered to donate the Findlay garage for a car show so that we could take the fees from that event and put it towards Corvette Roulette.

Clean Car Award: Larry Leard, who has been in the club for 39 years, announced Mark Wynne won.

Badge Drawing: Sally McVane won $55.00.

50/50: $139.00 won by Kathy Clapp.

A motion to adjourn: A motion to adjourn was made by Jim Gregorio and seconded by Jo Kot. The motion carried. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 PM.

Respectfully submitted: Sharron Grodzinsky, Secretary