GRAND STRAND CORVETTE CLUB MEETING MINUTES
November 10, 2024
The November meeting of GSCC was held at 4pm on November 10, 2024, at Saltaire, Surfside Beach. Attendance was twenty club members two new members Jimmy and Annie Koutoulakos and four visitors (potential new members).
The meeting was called to order by President Dee Lopes who led all in the Pledge of Allegiance. She offered birthday and anniversary wishes to all who celebrate this month! Robert and Penny Morris are celebrating 34 years of marriage. Congratulations!
Celebrating Veterans Day, President Dee Lopes expressed thanks to veterans in attendance, David Smith, Tom Coville and Rick (visitor). There was a moment of silence for veterans we lost and continued prayers for recent hurricane victims.
Vice President’s Report: Tom Coville noted the C8 Grand Sport will be released this year and the C9 will debut in 2029.
Treasurers Report: Debbie Washnak reported on our treasury balance.
Membership Report: Debbie Washnak reported for Rich May (vacation). We have 38 members plus 2 honorary.
Secretary’s Report: Laurie Russell reported October minutes are on the club website. The minutes were accepted as written, Debbie Washnak and Marty Abene.
Old Business:
Men’s Luncheon: The November men’s luncheon will be at 12noon,Thursday November 19 at River City Café over the swing bridge in Socastee, 5835 Dick Pond Rd. RSVP to Pat Hicks. .
Dinner Cruise-In: The November dinner cruise-in will be at 5pm Thursday November 21 at Margaritaville, Broadway at the Beach 1114 Celebrity Dr. RSVP to Dee.
Sons of Italy Car Show was cancelled due to inclement weather. There was no information available on rescheduling
New Business :
Christmas Event: Rios, Saturday December 7 at 5pm. RSVP to Dee.
Veterans Day Concert: Terry Dagen emailed all about a Veterans Day Celebration and Concert at St Michaels Catholic Church following the meeting today at 6:30pm.
2025 Club Dues: due by January 31st.
Toys for Tots: Pick up from Sons of Italy November 30th at 10 am. Cars will meet at the lodge, load toys into our Corvettes and Caravan to Coastal Chevrolet in Pawleys Island. We plan to ride through the service department before unloading. We will stop for lunch following a group photo with Coastal Chevrolet staff. Restaurant to be determined.
2025 Meeting Locations: Dee requested members let her know of any preferred restaurants for 2025 monthly meetings.
The annual New Years Day Cruise at the Beach: honors deceased car club members and will assemble at the culinary Institute (Market Commons). It leaves at 12 noon. This will be the 26th year for this cruise.
50/50 Drawing: Darlene Hicks was the 50/50 raffle winner.
Cars and Coffee: Sunday, December 1st 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: No meeting for December due to the Christmas party.
November events:
11th Veterans Day Celebration – St Michaels Catholic Church
19th Men’s Luncheon- River City Café, Swing Bridge
21st Dinner Cruise In- Margaritaville Restaurant
30th Toys for Tots – Sons of Italy/Coastal Chevrolet
December events:
1st Cars and Coffee- Bagel Factory
7th Christmas Party- Rios
With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm. Rick Russell 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!
