The meeting was called to order by President Kathy Clapp at 7:31 PM at the McDonald Ranch Clubhouse Banquet Room. She thanked everyone for coming tonight. There were 69 members and 7 guests present.

Findlay Chevrolet: Slim Stephens thanked the membership for their continued support for our sponsor, Findlay Chevrolet. He also announced that Findlay Chevrolet will be our sponsor for 2017! Slim thanked Paul for his great work for Findlay & LVCA members. He urges anyone who needs something done to please let him know so that he can facilitate the job. Benita Klaizner thanked Findlay Chevrolet for treating her so well in getting her car fixed. She also thanked the Findlay for the help they gave her daughter in buying a Chevy Tahoe. THANK YOU FINDLAY!

Motion to approve the October 13, 2016 minutes: Jerry Lawrence made the motion to approve the minutes as written; Jim Annis seconded. Motion passed.

Birthdays for the month of November were read by Benita Klaizner. Benita's Grandson, Diego, helped pass out Birthday drink tickets. His 6th birthday will be November 30th. Slim Stephens mentioned that his Mom, a LVCA member from 1972-1984, will have her birthday on November 20th. Slim's birthday will be November 23rd. Slim says that anyone who shows up at Findlay on November 23rd will get a FREE oil change! Julie Cantonwine mentioned that 2 new members also have November birthdays, Roger Wagner on the 24th & Christian Nuss on the 28th.

Treasurer's Report: Kathy gave the treasurer's report. She has a copy of it if anyone would like to see it. With 2017 dues coming in, the budget is balancing out. She reminded everyone that they can find up-to-date information about the budget on the website in the members only section.

President Report: Kathy thanked Slim & Paul for their continued support to LVCA. Ron Petersen, Scott Mergele & Kathy met with Jamaal McCoy, General Manager of Findlay. He let them know that Findlay would continue as LVCA sponsor for 2017. Kathy mentioned that she received a report from the nominating committee, Cindy Fuller, Benita Klaizner & Linda Simpson, about members that would be interested in running for Eboard positions for 2017.

Old Business: Kathy announced that Sharron & Lennard Grodzinsky won 1st place in the Tuacahn Rallye & Scavenger Hunt. They came forward to receive their awards since they were absent at last month's meeting. Lennard also won 2nd place in the Animal Alphabet Game.

New Business:
Introduction of New & Prospective Members: Julie Cantonwine introduced our guests for the evening: Diego Klaizner, Sean Rodriguez, Michelle Cox, Mark Fetto, Clyde Carley, Dave Smith & Bill Bradley. Julie announced the 5 new members receiving their plaques & name badges: Christian Nuss & Hannah Clement, Roger Wagner, Todd Howell & Scott White.
" 2017 Officer Nominations: Director: Carl Hastings, Lin Hoernke & Linda Simpson; Treasurer: Connie Gentry; Secretary: Cindy Fuller; Vice President: Rex Wilhoite; President: Kathy Clapp.

Committee Reports:
Sunshine: Terry Rees thanked Brenda Cavallo for selling raffle tickets tonight. Holley Holran is under the weather due to her 1st Chemotherapy treatment yesterday. Terry will contact her & let her know that we are all on Team Holley! Anniversaries this month are: Kay & Ron Petersen-61 YEARS! & Jackie & Tim Fleenor-7 years! Congratulations to you all and many, many more! Terry mentioned that today is the 241st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps! Forever Marines, Gary Moore & Ken DePiero, stood while members sang Happy Birthday to all Leathernecks! Terry asked All Veterans to stand to be recognized & thanked for Your Service!

Upcoming Events: Past Events from October & early November were One Hero at a Time, Homecoming Support, Monster Mash Car Bash, CA Coastal Cruise & Cars & Coffee.
New Events: Scott Mergele spoke about the Vettes for Vets Car Show on November 11th from 10am to 2pm at the Hard Rock Cafe, Harmon & Paradise. This is a community service event to benefit the Shine Foundation that supports local veterans. Entry fee is $10. All money goes to the Shine Foundation. There will be raffles, trophies & discounted food & beverages. Staging of cars begins at 8:30am. Contact Scott if you are interested. There will be a Cowboy Brunch & St Jude's Ranch Children's Gift Giving on November 12th starting at 11 am located at Hemenway Valley Park, Boulder City. Bonnie Corbett is chairing this Mossyback sponsored event. It is a Member Appreciation Brunch & community service event. Christmas gifts for the children will be collected & delivered after the brunch. The cost of the brunch will be $15 per person. LVCA Members who attend the Brunch will receive their money back at the event. Brunch will be served starting at 11:30am. Following this will be games, photos & FUN! Attire is Western! Scott spoke about the Findlay CAR-NACOPIA Classic Car & Truck Show on November 19th at the Silverton Casino from 10am to 2pm. This is a community service event. Entry fee is $15. All money will benefit the Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America. Members are encouraged to support our sponsor! RE#18 MTT Autocross at LVMS-SCCA will be November 20th. This is the last Autocross of the year for Racer's Edge. Lanny will try to have a meeting in December to discuss the future of Racer's Edge. An Email will be sent with the information. Cars & Coffee will be December 3rd & January 7th. It is always the Saturday before our General Membership Meeting. It is at a NEW LOCATION-at SPEED VEGAS, 14200 Las Vegas Blvd South (2-miles south of the M Resort). It starts a 7am, but if you want to park with LVCA, be there early! Come out & enjoy great cars & great company! Skip also mentioned that following the December 3rd Cars & Coffee, at 10:30am, there will be a Garage Gang at Pat Russell's. All the information is on the Website. The December 10th Dyno Day Shootout has been postponed at this time. The Cookie Exchange will be on December 11th at Jim & Dawn Gregorio's from 11am to 3pm with the exchange at 1pm! Cost will be $7/person. If you wish to exchange cookies, bring 3 dozen. Extra cookies are always welcome for sampling! Chili, snacks, water & soda will be provided. Brenda Cavallo asked members to Save-the-Date for the Adopt-a-Kettle Event on December 17th from 8am to 5pm located at the Smith's, 6855 N Aliante Pkwy. This is a community service event with all the proceeds going to the Salvation Army. See Brenda for signup times & to ring that Bell! Annual Awards Banquet will be January 21st at Sunset Gardens starting at 6 pm. Cost will be $45/member & $50/nonmember. Cocktail attire is the dress of the evening. Invitations will be in the mail soon. SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, January 21, 2017! Laps for Charity will be Sunday, January 29th at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Connie Gentry will have more information in December. For more details on all events see the Vetter & the Website. Remember, anyone can plan and present an event. See Roy for details!

Miscellaneous Announcements: Kathy announced that she has a gift for everyone on the stage. Please come forward after the meeting to pick up a pin that has your name on it. This is a reminder of this year's logo. Dave Smith mentioned the Parade of Lights at Lake Mead on December 3rdin the evening. Rex Wilhoite mentioned the great cruise that 27 members & friends went on. He found a necklace by his mail box & wanted to know if anyone lost it from the cruise. See Rex if it's yours.

Clean Car Award was won by Joel Thies with his 2001 Red Convertible.

Badge Drawing: Sharron Grodzinsky won $30 for wearing her name badge. Next month's drawing will be $25.

50/50: Steve Tucker had the winning ticket for $187.

Raffle was conducted with the items from our sponsor, Findlay Chevrolet and from members. Raffle prize winners were Christian N, Jim G, Larry D, Julie C, Tim F, Denise K, Terry R, Bill C, Lanny L, Sherrie W, Kathy C, Nita R, Todd H & Victor R, Jr.

Reminder: Please pick up all flyers from the tables after the meeting adjourns. Thank You!

Motion to Adjourn was made by Scott Mergele; seconded by Sharron Grodzinsky. The motion carried and passed. The meeting was adjourned by President Kathy Clapp at 8:40 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Nita Russell, Secretary