Grand Strand Corvette Club Meeting Minutes

GRAND STRAND CORVETTE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

March 8, 2026

The March meeting of GSCC was held at 4pm on March 8, 2026, at Cracker Barrel, Myrtle Beach. Attendance was twenty-four members

The meeting was called to order by President Rich May who led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. He offered birthday (Feb- John Lopes, Dee Lopes, Darlene Hicks) and anniversary (Rich and Susan May 49 years) wishes to all who celebrate this month and last. 

Vice President’s Report: Nothing new to report.    

Treasurers Report: Debbie Washnak reported on our treasury balance.

Membership Report:  Pat Hicks reported membership status. No new members were announced. 

Secretary’s Report: January minutes are on the club website. There was no meeting in February due to a weather emergency. 

General Business: Dee Lopes made a motion to accept the January minutes, seconded by Debbie Washnak

Old Business:  

Wheels of YesterYear Car Museum Tour and lunch Saturday March 14- 11 members plan to attend 

Men’s Luncheon March 12 Coastal Ale House, Conway- 6 members attended

Corvettes of Carlisle Aug 27-29, 2026, several members are considering attending

No other old business to discuss

New Business :

Trophies- Rich sold extra trophies to MBCC

Trips: Rich discussed potential day and overnight trips.

Day Trips: 

Ripley’s Aquarium, Myrtle Beach

Pelicans Baseball Friday 5/15/26 $38.70 pp – 8 people interested at this time 

Fort Fisher, NC on a Saturday 

Go cart races 

Big Trips:

Corvettes of Carlisle, PA (8/27- 8/29/26)

Christmas Party- Susan May presented two choices for the annual Christmas Party: Chesapeake House and Crooked Oak Tavern. The majority of attendees chose Chesapeake House at $23- $27pp including tax and gratuity, 3% fee for credit/debit cards. Tentative Date Friday Dec 4. 

Next Men’s Luncheon: April 9 at J Peters on the Marsh Walk.

Cars and Coffee:  Sunday April 12, 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. The date was changed from April 5 due to Easter. 

Next Club Meeting: Sunday April 12 at 4pm, Cali Bakers Firehouse & Grill, 910 Arrowhead Rd, Myrtle Beach.  

With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:35pm. Dee Lopes made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Arlene Scire.

Laurie Russell, Secretary.

Previous Months Minutes

Previous months minutes are available on request, See Pat Hicks!