The meeting was called to order by President Scott Mergele at 7:30 PM at the Landings Restaurant. There were 60 members and 4 guests present. Scott Mergele welcomed everyone here tonight. Scott Mergele thanked Kathy Clapp & Holley Holran for doing the vouchers and raffle tickets tonight. He also thanked Pat Russell for putting the Website back together.

Findlay Chevrolet: Slim Stephens & Paul Patane thanked the club for their business and support. Findlay Chevrolet is proud to be our sponsor.

Motion to approve the September 2015 minutes: Cindy Fuller made the motion to approve as presented, Mark Wynne seconded, motion passed, motion approved.

Birthdays: for this month were read by Ron Petersen.

President Report: Scott Mergele stated that a group of members met with Gary Cockriel, the P. R. Manager from the Corvette Museum. We also had a guest from the Auckland Corvette club at the meeting, Dean Hogg. Dean Hogg also attended the Super Sonic Supper the day before and enjoyed meeting several of our members. Scott Mergele also requested that who ever has the gavel to please return it by the December meeting.

Old Business: Scott Mergele reported that the Nomination Committee has been calling all members regarding the election for next years officers. We need people to step forward. Please think about running for office and/or one of the committee positions.

New Business: Scott Mergele reported that for the months of November and December meetings that Marie of the the Landings Restaurant is looking into having the meetings downstairs in the Airport Conference Room that can handle a larger format. She will also still be having dinner upstairs in her restaurant before the meeting, possibly a turkey buffet.

Introduction of New & Prospective Members: Julie Cantonwine announced that we have 3 visitors this evening. Visitors here tonight are: Dick Brion, Dick Krupo and Lucia Gonzalez. She welcomed new member Robert Lisenbey.

Committee Reports:

Sunshine: Terry Rees reported on some members: Ken & Kay Thomas's son is in hospice. Jim Gregorius is in hospice at his home in St. George, UT. Jim Wolf, a former member, will be removed from life support tomorrow morning. Greg Whiteman is at home from surgery. Bonnie Corbett is here tonight following her ankle accident. Nita Russell is also here tonight following her foot surgery. Marsha Borders had shoulder surgery. Holley Holran sent a thank you card to the club for the thoughts and prayers during her knee surgery. She reports that she now has 2 great knees and 2 straight legs. Jim Weeks is retiring this month. Mark Wynn welcomed a new grandson who is also his namesake.

Racer's Edge Series: Lanny Lowman stated the next Auto Cross Race's will be 10/11, 11/15-16. He gave trophies to the following members: Ken Rees for 1st Place in the Bracket Race; Silver State Race, 1st Place in the150 Series went to Lanny Lowman and his son. Also receiving an award at Silver State was a "most beautiful car" award, this year won by our own Ken & Terry Rees.

Drag Racing Series: Ken Rees stated that this years series is over and everyone had a great time. He stated to think about coming out and being a part of this series. It is great fun and a great experience.

Storekeeper: Cindy Fuller said that she has older club shirts for $10.00 - men's small. She also has long sleeve t-shirts and denim shirts available, remember our cold weather is coming. There are even thermal mugs for $10.00

Upcoming Events: Roy Hoernke brought up Skip Kelley to tell us of the "Beatty Day's Run" on Saturday, 10/31. There is a parade, car show, good food - good music - a good fun, they will be having chicken drop bingo also. This is a Community Service event. Bonnie Corbett will be chairing a "Toy Drive" on 10/16 at Lake Las Vegas in the Essence and Herbs Rest. from 4 - 6 PM. See her for a child's name and bring gift for that child to the toy drive. There is a $60.00 cap limit for gifts. This is a Community Service event. Cindy Fuller informed us of the "One Hero at a Time" event Saturday, 10/17 at Joker's Wild. All proceeds go to a local veteran, it will run from 10 AM - 10 PM, there is a $20.00 entry donation. This is a Community Service event. Kathy Clapp came forward to inform us of the "Monster Mash Car Bash" on Saturday, 10/27. This is a car show and truck & treat event to sponsor Autism. $25.00 per car. This is a Community Service event. Sherrie Wood stated that this year's Mossyback event will be a "Roundup on the River" in Laughlin, NV the week-end of 11/7 & 8. $10.00 per person, make your reservations now for the reduced rate of $39.00 a night, (this will also include if you want to come early on Friday 11/6). Meet on Saturday for the Rally and Poker Run at 12:30 PM, there will also be Crazy Bowling on Saturday night at 7 PM. Skip Kelley then informed us that he will be chairing the "Serenades of Life" again this year on 11/10, 6:30 PM at the Smith Center $79.00 per person, floor seats. Skip's band, Alter'd Ego will be playing. Kenny Loggins will be the featured guest. This is a Community Service event. Roy Hoernke informed us of a car show "Vettes for Vets" on Wednesday, 11/11 at the Hard Rock Cafe from 10 AM - 2 PM. There will be trophies and raffle also. Discounts on food and beverages. This is a Community Service event. Pat Russell came up to inform us of the "Turkey Shoot" on Saturday 11/14, car show $20.00 per car. All proceeds go to Las Vegas homeless Vets. This is on honor of a passed members wife, Nancy Gass. This is a Community Service event. Ken Rees informed us that this years "Dyno Shoot Out" will be combined with that months Garage Gang on Saturday, 12/12, there will also be a bar-be-que. It is $60.00 per car, it will run for 4 hours doing 5 cars an hour.

Miscellaneous Announcements: Barbara Belak stated that she has 2014 Silver State t-shirts to be given out to anyone tonight for free. Carl Hastings gave us a heads-up that he will be having his Suitcase Drive in December for the children of Child Haven. Victor Rodriguez, Jr. brought a 1982 club jacket to show everyone. He also stated that he will be having SEMA tickets, email him if you want to go. Skip Kelley told that his band, Alter'd Ego, will be performing at the Eastside Cannery on Saturday, 10/24 from 9 PM - 12 AM. Jim Weeks informed us that he purchased a 1 hour drive of a locomotive at the Boulder City Railroad for Peter Brock's birthday, he also has a card to sign to be given to him from the club.

Clean Car Award: Larry Leard, Pat Russell and Joel Thies did the judging this month. The winner was Ellie Johnson.

Badge Drawing: was not won this month.

50/50: was won by Rich Masluk.

Free Room: Sherrie Wood came forward to have a drawing for a free room stay at the Mossyback event for members who have signed up already. Julie Cantonwine won.

Motion to Adjourn: was made by Roy Hoernke, seconded by Holley Holran. The motion carried and was passed. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 PM.

Respectfully submitted by: Brenda Cavallo, Secretary