Grand Strand Corvette Club Meeting Minutes

GRAND STRAND CORVETTE CLUB MEETING MINUTES

September 13, 2020

The September meeting of GSCC was held on September 13^th at Sam Snead’s Oak Grill and Tavern, Myrtle Beach at 4pm. Attendance was 23.

Welcoming and Opening comments made by President Marty Abbene. Marty thanked everyone for attending. He then introduced the president of the Bluegrass Corvette Club. The president gave us an over-view of his club and the charities they support. There are 144 members of the club.

Vice-President David Smith led us all in the Pledge of Allegiance

Before the meeting started, we joined members from the Bluegrass Corvette Club from Lexington, KY in the parking lot of the restaurant. We socialized with them from 2pm to 3:45pm. The Bluegrass Club is visiting Myrtle Beach. Marty invited them to our meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: Dee Lopes said that there was $XXXX.XX in the treasury.

Membership Report: Mickey Sharp announced that we had 53 members.

Secretary’s Report: Eileen Sharp said that March’s Minutes were on the website. March was the last meeting until now because of the Covid-19 Virus shut downs.

New Business: President Abbene said that it was great to get out and go on a road trip to McBee, SC. He also is looking for more ideas from the membership for future day trips. Marty also asked for ideas for a Christmas Party. Some suggestions already received are for a Sunday brunch, nice dinner and dinner and a show. Marty also told the membership that Coastal Chevrolet has cancelled all activities for the year but would continue to host the annual Toys for Tots campaign. One more thing, he reminded members of the need for their bio and picture with their Corvette. They should be sent to Pat Hicks.

Member Comments: Pat Hicks spoke to the membership about plans for a new website. He also said that he would contact Coastal Chevrolet to plan for the Toys for Tots event.

Old Business: On August 21^st, club members went on a road trip to McBee, SC. It was raining to start out but it was cleared up shortly after we began the trip. Ten cars were in the caravan. We all enjoyed a delicious lunch at Big’s Meats and More Restaurant and after lunch shopped at McLeods Market for fresh fruit and pastries. Some of us also visited the museum of cars and antique farm equipment.

50/50 Drawing: Winner of the 50/50 was Debbie Washnak, $58.00.

Club Meeting: The next club meeting will be on October 11^th. The restaurant is yet to be determined.

Cars and Coffee: The next Cars and Coffee will be on October 4^th and is located at the Bagel Factory, Carolina Forest, 2112 Oakheart Road, MB.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:45.

Eileen Sharp, Secretary

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