Vintage Vehicles of Florida, Inc.

Minutes of September 18, 2008 Business Meeting

 

President John Novick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at Denny’s, with 29 members present.  John led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and introduced our newest members Melinda & Ron Butler.  Visitors present were Pat Lacomb, Peter Yanko, Col. M. Strenad and Clairese M. Austin.

 

President’s Report:

• It was noted that our August meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather from Hurricane Fay.  John contacted all officers and members of the Board of Directors and received their approval to pay the club’s insurance payment.  Dave Smart moved that the membership approval of the payment of the insurance bill. Jack Messemer seconded the motion.  It was approved.
• The Daytona Dream Cruise is up to 400 cars now.  Confirmations have been sent out, if you have not received yours, please contact the organizing club.
• Sue Fitzpatrick will again act as the club liaison with Daytona Street Rods in regards to our monetary donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank at the upcoming Turkey Rod Run.
• Cars, Trains & Planes show is Sunday, November 16.  Please attend to support the Valiant Air Command, the folks that run the annual air show that is currently our main money making project.  Members were reminded that they can come and go during the day as their schedules require.  It is not necessary to stay for the entire show.

 

Vice President Ed Fitzpatrick distributed new parking vests to the members who serve as parkers at various events.

 

Bobbie Jo Brandeberry gave the treasurer’s report.  Linda Novick moved that we accept the report and it be placed on file subject to audit.  Sue Fitzpatrick seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Sue Fitzpatrick moved that the secretary’s minutes for July and the President’s notes for August be accepted as posted on the club web site.  Linda Novick seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

 

Sunshine Lady, Kathy Craft reminded all to notify her when sunshine is needed.

 

Linda Novick told all to keep her posted about any events or information to add to the club web site.  If you have not checked out the website lately please do so.  There are new articles including one written by Lynn Pinto about her husband, Mr. AMC—Ray Pinto.  Photos are always welcome.

 

Old business: 

• Members were reminded that the election of new officers is in November. John will be the chairman of the nominating committee and currently there is a tentative volunteer for each of the offices, as well as the Board of Directors vacancy.  Anyone else wishing to run for an office is asked to call John or any member of the Board of Directors.  Nominations will also be made from the floor.
• Dave Smart still has a few club plaques, $20 each.
• Turkey Rod Run time is here again.  All requesting parking with the club have been accommodated.

 

New business: 

• Sue Fitzpatrick will be the chair for the club picnic.  Linda Novick & Boh Bohanan have offered to assist as committee members. The picnic will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2008 at JoAnn & Bob Shearer’s home.  Once again Bob and JoAnn have graciously offered to provide the meat for the meal and our members will provide the remainder of the pot luck. Sue Fitzpatrick moved that, due to the Shearer’s kind offer to provide the meat, the club donate the $500 planned for that purpose, to the Daytona Street Rods for the Second Harvest Food Drive, servicing Brevard, Volusia and Seminole counties.  Carol Cornacchia seconded the motion.  Discussion followed.  The motion passed.
• Col. M. Strenad and Clairese M. Austin, representatives of the Horse Sisters, spoke and gave us more background into their recent car show.  Discussion followed.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Ruth Miller as stand-in for Linda Rhone, Secretary