Board Minutes – January 2019

Jan 9, 2019 | Board Meeting Minutes

Corvettes of Bakersfield, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting

January 3, 2019 at Lorene’s Downtown

Meeting called to order 6:00 PM

Present: Bob Vella, Larry Young, Dick Compton, Carl Lange III, Danny Ellison, Don & Betsy Slauson, John Silliman, Virgil Miller, Adrian Medina

Absent: Kim Miller

Membership Dues: Danny Ellison suggested the Board consider lower the membership dues in order to retain more members. Danny provided the board with a written suggestion for review. The subject was tabled until the next meeting for a final vote.  As per our by-laws, it would need to change before the March meeting.

Planning Meeting: The annual planning meeting has been scheduled at Tony’s Firehouse on January 27, 2019 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Danny has formed a committee of five couples to generate ideas for the club members to vote on for this coming year’s activities. Virgil Miller suggested we consider putting on a car show to raise money. It would be themed for Veterans and held the Saturday before Veterans Day.

Sign Up Sheet: Betsy Slauson provided new signup sheets for the general meetings.

Raffle Table: Bob Vella suggested we have a couple of regular volunteers to man the guest table for the meetings. John Silliman and his wife, Cher have been doing it until his new promotion to Sergeant at Arms. We will ask for volunteers at the next general meeting.

General Membership Meeting: John Silliman suggested the following: During the general meetings that we add a slide to the presentation to show the signup list for snacks and raffle prizes. That we publicly thank the people who bring the snacks and prizes. He suggested we have a break during the meeting to sell more raffle tickets and provide time to get a snack.

New Member Packages: John Silliman suggested we revisit our new member packages and update them.

Website: John Silliman suggested we update the parking instructions for the general meeting. He also suggested we add downloadable forms for event sign ups, for event liability, and event sign ups.

Social Media: The club needs to get its own Flickr, YouTube, and other various account so they are no longer in Greg Brott’s name.

Treasurer’s Report: Carl Lange III submitted the treasurer’s report via email to the board.

Board Minutes: Betsy Slauson made a motion to approve the November Board minutes. John Silliman seconded the motion. The motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 7:47 PM

Minutes by Virgil Miller

Board Minutes – November 2018

Jan 3, 2019 | Board Meeting Minutes

Corvettes of Bakersfield, Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
11/8/2018 at Lorene’s on 23rd St.
6:03PM Meeting called to order.

Present: Bob Vella, Greg Brott, Dick Compton, Virgil & Kim Miller, Adrian Medina, Carl Lange, Larry Young, John Silliman and Danny Ellison.
Absent: Don & Betsy Slauson

Officers – Bob advised that Danny will take over at Events Coordinator in anticipation of Greg’s resignation. Greg moved to appoint John Silliman as Sergeant At Arms, Larry seconded the motion, motion passed. Greg will stay on as Governor of NCCC.

501(c)3 – Bob and Carl are to meet with Zelma again at 1:30 tomorrow. We still must have a four-hour class for the board members.

Christmas Party – The cost of the bartender is tips only. Greg submitted invoices to Carl for security for the Christmas party ($108) and KC Steakhouse ($140). Kathy Gallego bought decorations (in storage) for the Christmas party. We need four members to show up early, 4:00, to set up.

Veteran’s Day Parade – We have 16 cars signed up. There is an 8:30am meeting scheduled behind Lorene’s.

Christmas Parade – We can have 10 entries. Greg and Adrian met with the committee and got our numbers. Greg will send out additional info to members tomorrow.

2019 Planning Meeting – Will be held at Tony’s Firehouse on 2/3/2019. Valentine’s dinner at Frugatti’s is already paid for. We also need to plan for six brunches, six membership runs and the regular activities (Veteran’s parade, Christmas parade and the club birthday barbeque/lunch (charity give-away). We are also already committed to the Streets Of Bakersfield for 2019.

No Meetings – There will be no board or general meeting in December. The next meetings will be in January. The Board of Directors will meet on 1/3/2019.

October Minutes – John moved to approve the modified version on the October Board of Director’s Minutes, Greg seconded the motion, motion carried.

Treasurer Report – the October treasurer report was distributed and reviewed by all. No action.

Homeless Shelter – The charity check for the Homeless Shelter was not picked up by the organization. John moved that we take that money and reduce the cost of the Christmas Party tickets to member to $25.00. Larry seconded to motion, motion passed. Greg will modify the Christmas Party flyer to reflect the lower cost and redistribute it to members.

Meeting adjourned at 7:08 PM.

Minutes provided by club secretary, Kim Miller

General Minutes – November 2018

Nov 14, 2018 | General Meeting Minutes

Corvettes of Bakersfield, Inc.

General Meeting

11/13/2018 at Three Way Chevrolet

6:36 P.M.  Meeting called to order

32 members in attendance.

Flag Salute – Led by Danny Ellison

Guests:  None

Birthdays and Anniversaries:  Shared by Bob Vella

Special Guest – Three-Way Chevrolet sponsor representative and COB member, Robert Villanueva gave an update on corvettes in stock and some definitions of corvette options. You can find current corvette inventory through the COB website.  https://corvettesofbakersfield.org/about/our-sponsors/

Getting To Know You:  Spotlight on Dave Kielty

Minutes – Larry Young motioned to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting.  Liz Zaninovich made a second.  Motion passed.

Board of Director Reports

Bob Vella/President – No Board Meeting or General Meeting in December. January Board moved to January 3rd, 2019. John Silliman is now Sergeant at Arms.

Larry Young/First Vice President – Happy for good turnouts at recent events.

Treasurer Report – Shown on PowerPoint.  General Account $16,368.83. Events Account $6,196.13. Total $22,564.96. Will prepare budgets for future events as they occur.

Events – Danny Ellison will take over the position of events coordinator. Bob showed videos made by Greg Brott of Trunk or Treats, Brunch of Corvettes at KC Steakhouse, and Veterans Parade. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_QwvXSykfONMjF-DaODpCQ

COB Breakfast November 21st at Panera on California Ave at 7:30 AM. Kern River Valley Christmas Parade needs cars. Contact COB member Ray Thurm.

Christmas Parade – A drawing for Christmas parade corvettes was done and the following cars were selected: C1-Virgil & Kim Miller, C2-Terri Romanoff, C4- Annie Bailey, C5- Michael Rowe, C6- Dale & Trudy Frye, C7- Bob Vella, Mark Pucilowski, Greg Brott, Dave Kielty, Tom Jones, and Robert Villanueva. We may need to provide more cars for parade dignitaries. Virgil Miller volunteered to give Grand Marshall, Kevin Harvick a ride.

Christmas Party – Since the homeless shelter did not participate in our donation offer the COB board voted to use the money to reduce the price of the Christmas Party by further supplementing the cost. The room erupted in applause. Linda McNitt is donating the liquor for the Christmas party. Thank you, Linda! It was suggested that we sell drink tickets, rather than have the bartender collect money. The professional bartender will be volunteering his time, so please tip generously. We will be collecting toys at the party for the Toys for Tots. Bring a new unwrapped toy. Also, don’t forget to bring a gift for the fun gift exchange. https://corvettesofbakersfield.org/events/

Toy Run – December 9th, 2018 (Optional) Beach Park to Fairgrounds.

2019 Events – Danny Ellison presented the ideas he sent to everyone in an email for everyone to review. He is looking for suggestions and volunteers to run those events. Danny also apologized for exposing member’s emails, but now knows how to do it correctly. The club planning meeting is scheduled for February 3rd, 2019 at Tony’s Firehouse at 2:00 PM.

501(c)3 status – Carl and Bob met with Zelma.  The Federal process is done. The State paperwork has been filed. We should be completely done by January. The board has spent about $2,000.00 which includes all the fees and a required four-hour training course for the board members.

Dale & Trudy Frye/Bakersfield Car Council – If we have dates for our possible car show they should be submitted as soon as we can, so they get on the council calendar, which protects the date from other local clubs.

Meeting adjourned at 7:48 PM.

Minutes provided by Virgil Miller

General Minutes – October 2018

Nov 13, 2018 | General Meeting Minutes

Corvettes of Bakersfield, Inc.

General Meeting

 

10/9/2018 at Three Way Chevrolet

 

6:37 P.M.  Meeting called to order

39 members in attendance.

 

Flag Salute led by Greg Brott

Guests:  None

Birthdays and Anniversaries:  Shared by Bob Vella

Getting To Know You:  Spotlight on Trudy Frye

 

Minutes – Trudy Frye motioned to approve the minutes from last month’s meeting.  Denise Hollister made a second.  Motion passed.

 

Board of Director Reports

Dick Compton/Second Vice President – Encouraged participation in upcoming events.

 

Treasurer Report – Shown on PowerPoint.  $10,000 will be given away on Saturday at the Charity Luncheon at the Gallego’s home.  They need four members to help set up.  It is requested that all COB members show up a little early.

 

Betsy Slauson/Membership – There were 119 members that renewed, 32 didn’t and there were 18 new members that joined the club.  One member passed away.  The club has a lot of new decals available at $1.00 each.

 

Greg Brott/Events

Fun Run/Visalia  Twelve corvettes participated. Greg showed a video.

Wine Run/Paso Robles  Event is this weekend. Wishing those who are going a good time.

Christmas Parade We are submitted for 10 cars

Trunk or Treats  At Chuy’s on Rosedale Hwy on 10/25/2018.  Everyone is welcome

Brunch of Corvettes  KC Steakhouse on 10/28/2018

2019 National Caravan  A link will be put on the COB website

Veteran’s Day  Parade  11/12/2018   no updates

 

Bob Vella/President – President’s run has been postponed.  Contemplating replacing with a Beer Tasting and Pub Crawl in Bakersfield.  There was a lot of interest from the meeting attendees.

 

501(c)3 status – Carl and Bob met with Zelma.  The process is moving ahead and looking good.

 

Dale & Trudy Frye/Bakersfield Car Council – Their Super Cruz is the same weekend as Streets of Bakersfield.  Advised members not to get confused when they see/hear advertising.  There are two separate shows.  Toys For Tots are soliciting to help groups.  There is a new gal running it.  It was suggested to have Toys For Tots and a Marine at our club Christmas Party.

 

Greg Brott announced his resignation from the Board of Directors as of 12/31/2018.

 

January Planning Meeting – 2/3/2019 at Tony’s Pizza

 

COB Christmas Party  – 12/8/2018 at the Brighton Park Clubhouse  $35/person

 

501(c)3 – With this new status, it was proposed that we create a new board position,  Member At Large.  The purpose of this member would be to go out to other events/mixers and spread the word of Corvettes of Bakersfield, get our name out there.  If interested, contact Bob.

 

Ceramic Coating – Drawing will be done at the Charity Luncheon on 10/13/2018.

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM.