GRAND STRAND CORVETTE CLUB MEETING MINUTES
April 13, 2025
The April meeting of GSCC was held at 4pm on April 13, 2025, at Grumpy Monk, Myrtle Beach. Attendance was twenty-four members including new members Mike Morrison (2012 C6 Carbon Flash Metallic Grand Sport 100th Anniversary Edition) , Pip & Dawn Valerio (1975 Yellow C3) and Rick & Shari Ulrich (2005 Red C6) who were welcomed.
The meeting was called to order by President Dee Lopes who led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. She offered birthday (Pat Hicks) and anniversary (Pat and Darlene Hicks) wishes to all who celebrate this month and in February.
Vice President’s Report: Tom Colville reminded people of the Corvette Museum Bash April 24 – 26
Treasurers Report: Debbie Washnak reported on our treasury balance.
Membership Report: Rich May reported membership status (38 members).
Secretary’s Report: Laurie Russell reported March minutes are on the club website. The minutes were accepted as written, Rick Russell and Keith Midkif.
Old Business:
The Pelicans game on Friday May 9 was discussed and ticket money collected. The price of the ticket includes a buffet dinner of Chicken, Hot Dogs and Hamburgers along with baked beans, cookies and condiments.
Dee discussed the Caravan to Hartsville SC for lunch at Kendall’s restaurant is planned for Saturday April 26th . Cars will leave from Aldi’s in Conway at 10am. Planned activities include lunch, shopping and a stop at McLeod Farms in McBee.
Trip to National Corvette Museum is still on the table but on hold until some of the health issues are resolved. Targeted for Fall 2025.
New Business :
Men’s Luncheon: The April Men’s Luncheon will be 12 noon Thursday April 17th at Bohemian Bull (Old Chicago Pizza location), Business 17 in Garden City. RSVP to Bob Hallam or Pat Hicks.
Jason’s House sent thanks for our $500 donation. More information on the 2025 program to be provided by Pat Hicks.
Paul distributed a list of upcoming cruise ins by Cecil Chandler. Members can also email Cecil at srreported13@yahoo.com to be placed on his email list.
Annual dues and the initiation fee have been increased $12.00 as approved by the Board and positive vote by the members. A new application to include the new and pro-rated fees is available and effective for members joining in May .
Dee discussed a fundraiser: embroidered GSCC logo shirts. Dee volunteered to embroider women’s shirts for $15 and men’s for $20. She will donate back $10 & $15 respectively, keeping $5 for materials and machine maintenance. Members to supply the shirt. Members were enthusiastic.
50/50 Drawing: Dawn Valerio was the 50/50 raffle winner.
Cars and Coffee: Sunday, May 4th at 9-11 AM Bagel Factory 2 @ Carolina Forest off 501. It is located between Ollie’s and The G.O.A.T Bar and Grill.
Next Club Meeting: The next meeting is May 4th, 2025, at El Cerro , 2696 Beaver Run Blvd (544) Ste A, Surfside Beach, SC 29575. The meeting date was changed to accommodate Mother’s Day. Dee reminded all club meeting dates and locations with addresses are available on our website grandstrandcorvettes.com
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Debbie Washnak made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by John Lopes.
Laurie Russell, Secretary.
Previous Months Minutes
Previous months minutes are available on request, See Pat Hicks!
