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Volume 8 Issue 1                                                                    Jan 2001

 

 

 

Happy New Years!!!!!!

 

THIS MONTH’S MEETING

 

Date: Saturday, 26 Jan 2002

Time: 7PM

Location:  Stagecoach Steakhouse & Saloon

190 Aiken Mall Rd (Right in front of the Aiken Mall- Whiskey Rd)

 

December Christmas Party and Meeting Notes –

 

On the 15th of December, we held our combined club Christmas party and monthly meeting.  There was a great turnout for this meeting, and I think all of us had a good time.  Again, thanks to Leslie, Linda, and Arlene for their efforts, which made the party a success.

 

Prior to the meeting, after talking to several members, I decided to remain President for one more term (2 years), as did Jeff and Tom.  Jeff will be Secty/Treasurer for the next year, and Tom will be the Governor for the next year.  Leslie has one more year remaining on her term as club Vice-President.  During the elections this year, it would be nice to see other members step forward and run for these positions.   I think that everyone in the club can do the jobs as well as we can, and maybe even have some new ideas.  At the meeting, the motion to exempt club officers from paying dues, during their tenure in office was passed.  I hope that this will give some additional incentive for others to run for office.

 

Upcoming Year –

 

As the club moves into 2002, there are several things that we accomplished in 2001, that, I would like to expand on:

 

1.     Club Membership – Let’s work to increase our club membership this year.  There are many Corvettes in the CSRA.  I have club business cards and membership packets available, that you can give to perspective members.  You can invite a potential member to attend one or two of our meetings, before they make their decision.  During at least one of those meetings, we should try to make a road trip.  As I’ve always said, there is nothing and I mean nothing more impressive than a group of Corvettes driving together.

2.     Meetings - As we talked about at the December meeting, we will attempt to get on the road more this year (of course…weather depending).  We have our annual trips to Savannah in April, and Titusville in September.  There have been several suggestions in regards to making a trip to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, in Macon, and to Road Atlanta during one of their many races.  I am currently gathering information on these events and will be discussing them at the meetings within the next couple of months.  We will attempt to schedule the meeting locations at least a couple of months in advance, so everyone will have an opportunity to plan for any road trips.  In addition, David and Linda Hughes are entertaining the ideal of having the July meeting at their house on the river, in conjunction with the boat races.  If you have any suggestions for meeting trips, please let Leslie Romano or myself know, and we will attempt to incorporate them into one of the meetings.

3.     Mall Show – As you know we usually place our cars on display during Father’s Day week.  We did not due this last year due to the construction within the Mall.  Since the construction is now complete, I will ask that someone head up a committee to contact the Mall management to see if there is a possibility for the show this year.  Any volunteers?   There is a nice area in the Mall now, in which we could park our cars in a nice configuration.

 

As we move throughout this upcoming year, we all should thrive to make the club grow and prosper.  The one thing that is unique with our club that is not unique with the other car clubs in the area is the fact that we don’t have the infighting and major disagreements present in some of the other clubs.  We have a good foundation upon to grow, which is one of the reasons why I decided to be club president for an additional term.

 

I want to thank all that have assisted me over the years in the operation of the club, for no one person can keep the club going, it takes every member.  Remember, this is ‘OUR’ club.

 

Again, thanks to all.  Any ideas or suggestions will be gladly accepted.

 

Ron