Greater Dayton Corvette Club FIBERGLAS FLASHES VOLUME XXIV, Number 12 December 2010 Officers Freddie Haugh President (937) 433-9578 freddie627@aol.com Don Pennell Vice President Statutory Agent (937) 898-3021 drpennell@aol.com Herb Smith Treasurer (937) 836-3824 hsmithusmc@aol.com Terri Kopa Secretary (937) 253-7834 lwkopa66@woh.rr.com Jerry Schlatter NCM Ambassador (937) 886-0140 1jerryandjill@sbcglobal.net Mike Jones Newsletter Editor (937) 236-9995 mjones@donet.com Committee Chairs Judy Smith Membership (937) 836-3824 jsmithvegas@aol.com Marsha Woolery Social (937) 573-4508 mawoolery@clearwire.net Don Pennell Public Relations (937) 898-3021 drpennell@aol.com Bruce Rickenbach Webmaster (937) 767-1084 bruce_rickenbach @ mei.meinet.com
GREATER DAYTON CORVETTE CLUB (GDCC) Minutes December 15, 2010 President Freddie Haugh called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Thirty-eight members were present. ANNOUNCEMENTS/GUESTS Guests Mike and Judy Smith, owners of a Red 92 were welcomed to the meeting. SECRETARY S REPORT Kitty Moorhead moved the minutes from the November meeting be accepted as written. Seconded by Pat Frymyer. TREASURER S REPORT Beginning Balance $3,556.59 Expenses 469.75 Income 1,075.00 Ending Balance $4,160.84 VICE PRESIDENT S REPORT Don Pennell received a letter from the National Corvette Museum thanking GDCC for our contribution of $400.00 to the Wounded Warrior program. Don indicated that Buds Chevrolet beginning in December is contributing $200.00 monthly to advertise in our newsletter and on the GDCC website. Don suggested that since we are a non-profit organization and we have money in our treasury that we consider giving money to organizations. In the past, GDCC has given to Miamisburg Helping Hands, Artemis House, Fisher House, St. Paul South Park neighborhood, and East Dayton Food Pantry. Jan Christian requested that Interfaith Hospitality Network be considered for a donation. This organization runs out of a downtown Xenia hotel and helps displaced families in Greene and Montgomery counties obtains jobs and housing. The following organizations were approved by majority vote to receive money: Artemis House: $500.00 Fisher House: $500.00 East Dayton Food Pantry: $500.00 Interfaith Hospitality Network: $500.00
PRESIDENT S REPORT Freddie stated that she received a thank you card from Kitty Moorhead for the clubs donation and the cards she received for the passing of Steve. Freddie thanked Jerry and Jill Schlatter for hosting the Christmas party. The turnout was great and the food was delicious. Freddie also received a note from Boris Tirpack thanking club members for remembering Retha. She enjoys receiving cards. COMMITTEE REPORTS SOCIAL Marsha Woolery recapped the following: February 6: Super Bowl party at Bob and Freddie Haugh. More information to follow. February 20: Daytona party at Mark and Connie Shank. More information to follow. Marsha circulated a paper for suggestions of what GDCC could do in 2011. She also thanked Jerry and Jill Schlatter for hosting the Christmas party. MEMBERSHIP Judy Smith reported that we have 95 members. PUBLIC RELATIONS No report NEWSLETTER No report. NCM AMBASSADOR No report WEBMASTER Bruce Richenbach requested help in determining what should be published in the members only section and the public site. He stated that hackers can get information by scanning for private data and that he should not be the one to decide what goes where. Tom Murph suggested that the E-Board get together to help Bruce in this area. This information will then be presented at the January meeting. Freddie will schedule a meeting sometime after the first of the year. OLD BUSINESS
Don Pennell reported on the results of the officer elections. The following persons were approved as officers for 2011: President: Freddie Haugh Vice President: Dave First Secretary: Terri Kopa Treasurer: Herb Smith Freddie stated that she appreciated the votes and for voting her back in as President. Rusty Myers provided CDs to the members who participated in the photo shoot at Carillon Park. The CD contains many pictures from the photo shoot. NEW BUSINESS Sharon Pennell asked if there was interest in going to Amish Country in the spring. Consensus was that many members would like to do the trip. Sharon will put something together and provide more information at a future meeting. Michele Bauer suggested that at the January or February meeting the club discuss donating clothes to Clothes That Work. This organization provides clothes to persons going out on interviews to make a good impression when applying for jobs. 50/50 Drawing won by guest Judy Smith: $34.00 Meeting Adjourned. Respectively submitted, Terri Kopa
Coming Attractions Things to do, places to be January 19 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 23-30 Atlantic Ocean Anniversary Cruise February 6 Haugh s Super Bowl Party 12?? Valentine Dinner 16 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 20 Shank s Daytona 500 Party March 16 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting? Bud s Parts Swap n Sell? Lima Lima Swap Meet April 16?? Dinner Out 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting May 1 Pennell s Kentucky Derby Party 8 Gilly s Sky Kings 8 St. Mary s Bud s Cruise In 19 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting June 5 Spaghetti Warehouse Dinner Out 7-13 WI Dells Wisconsin Dells Trip 16 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 25 National Drive your Corvette to Work Day 27 Pennell s Cook Out July 5 Centerville Americana Parade Hodge s Pool Party After 21 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 24 Tavernette Inn Dinner Out August 7 Various-South Progressive Dinner 15 City Bar-B-Q Cruise-In 18 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 27-29 Carlisle, PA Corvettes at Carlisle September 6 Kettering Holiday at Home 11 Sweeney s Dinner Out (?) McDorman s Car Show/Cruise-In 15 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 18 Brookville Car Show 17-19 Effingham, IL FunFest 24-26 Springfield, IL Route 66 Fest October 1-3 Gatlinburg VetteFest 9 Huff s Hayride 17 Various Restoration Station 20 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 30 Red Brick Tavern Dinner Out November 17 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 20 Various-North Progressive Dinner December 11 Schlatter s Christmas Party 15 Giovanni s Monthly Meeting 31 Tipp Legion New Year s Eve 37 MPH - The automobile speed below which most insects bounce off the windshield and above which they splatter on it.
Coming Attractions Something to Celebrate Birthdays January 3 Tom Brooks 4 Mark Shank 7 Bruce Rickenbach 8 Michele Bauer 15 Jan Christian 17 Ruthie Ellis 24 Michael Petrose 25 Mike Jones 30 Gretchen Esch 31 Frances Thaman February 1 Terri Kopa 2 Jill Schlatter 4 Nancy Lane Cleon Wingard 15 E Jay Robinson 18 Doris Murph 24 Darla Foy Retha Tirpack 27 Bob Thomas Anniversaries January 6 Larry & Terry Kopa 27 John & Debbie Vanscoy 31 Jerry & Jill Schlatter February 8 Boris & Retha Tirpack 17 Richard & Lori McIlvain 18 Don & Sharon Pennell GDCC Club Website Come visit us at www.dayton-corvette-club.com Sponsor Buds Chevrolet St. Marys, Ohio (419) 394-2371 BudsChevy.com Monthly Meeting We meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7PM, at Giovanni s, 215 W. Main St., Fairborn. All visitors are welcome.