CORVETTES OF SONOMA COUNTY
GENERAL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15. 2009
Meeting called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Elaine Michaud (acting President).
Elaine introduced the guest: Mike Marshall - 2004 Black Z06
V.P.: No report.
Secretary: Joe Swart made a motion to approve the minutes. It was seconded by Carol Thompson, Motion passed.
Treasurer: No report.
P.R. : No report due to absence because he was at traffic school.
Property: Ralph has clothing for sale. He has updated the clothing pages on the website.
Social: Elaine asked for volunteers to work on the Installation Dinner. Susan, Diane and Mary said they would try to find a place.
Sunday September 20: Larry & Marsha Williams have planned a fun run to a Military Museum in Petaluma and then wine tasting
and Bocce Ball at Chateau St. Jean. Leave Oliver's parking lot at 9:30. Those wanting to meet at the winery should be there
about 12"30.
Saturday September 26: Jim and Sue Decker have planned a poker run, bowling and pizza buffet. Meet at Oliver's parking lot at 3:00
Cost is $22.50
Webmaster: Website is up to date. If you see anything that needs changing please contact Lonnie.
Sunshine: It was announced that Bruce and Carol Thompson and Gary and Elaine Michaud have become Grandparents. If you know
of an ill member please email Carol.
Historian: No Report.
Old Business: Diane Swart presented the following slate of officers for 2010.
Pres.: Cliff Johnston, V.P. Beverly Christenson, Secretary Elaine Michaud, Treasurer Diane Swart, Membership Peggy Beltzner, Social
Margaret Hadden, Bob Beltzner & Vickie Johnston, Publications Steve Jackson, P.R. Pete Kastanis and Member at Large Kevin O'Brien.
Elections will be held at October meeting.
New Business: None
Announcements: Jerry gave report on the car shows. Rich McColgan has won a trophy at Shokawah and Monte Rio.
Raffle: Money won by Gene Reise and the name tag drawing won by Sandie Armstrong.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted: Toni Kastanis, Secretary Pro-tem.
Happy October Birthdays: Sandie Armstrong, Vickie Johnston, Diane Swart
Happy October Anniversary to: Cliff and Vickie Johnston
OUR FIRST SOCIAL
By Sue Courteau
Some 13 to14 years ago our friend, Rich Carpenter, thought we should join the corvette club. Rich had been a member for a few months and thought it would be fun for us to be members, too. So, we decided to go with the club to the Lake Tahoe function hosted by the Fresno Club. There was a meeting where we learned the theme for that year was the TV show MASH. The first thing the club decided was to wear pajama bottom style flag pants. These were cotton pants with large red and white stripes and elastic waist and bottoms. They made your butt look like the American flag unfurled. Of course, the pants idea was suggested by someone who wore about a size 2! (I think this was her idea of a joke on the rest of us). Since we were new we didn’t feel it would be proper to argue this point.
At this time we had only our ’67 convertible. The first night we stayed in Stockton and the next morning we set off with the group. We were following Rich. As we headed up the mountain it began raining. Of course, the car was never driven in the rain. We tried to turn on the wipers, but they were frozen up. The soft top was up on the car, however the rain was pouring in through the top of the windshield. It wasn’t a tight seal. Jerry was trying to see through the rain and I was mopping up the water coming into the car. Rich was driving slowly and we were following his taillights. Finally, we saw a NAPA auto parts store and bought some Rainex and applied this to the wet windshield. Somehow, we made it to the Lakeside Inn in S. Lake Tahoe. Sure enough the next day was sunny and everyone donned their slimming pants. We all had a great time and I believe out club won the award for best drink.
Sunday it was time to go home. We were driving down the mountain and an old man driving a Jeep type vehicle was sitting on the shoulder of the road. Just when we got to his location he pulled out in front of us. We nearly collided. He threw up a rock and chipped the front headlight cover of the car. Finally, we made it home.
We decided to join the club. After all, where else could you have such fun and meet so many wonderful people!
