GMCC Monthly Meeting Oct 3, 2022

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Greater Moncton Corvette Club

Oct 3,22 7pm, Lounsbury Meeting Room

Present: Bob Cormier, Helen and Rick Estabrooks, Sandra and Marc Melanson, Richard Rioux, Don MacAulay, Trueman Copp and Margaret Mayes, Roger and Angela Bourgeois, Kim and Dave MacPherson, Tom and Teri Osler, Dave Fyffe, Darlene Estabrooks and Ray Cormier, Amand Martin.

President Bob Cormier welcomed all to meeting and hoped all fared well during Hurricane Fiona.

Old Business: 1) Don provided recap of trip Sept 10 to Kings landing,18 members participated with 2 members using mobile carts provided, a great day was had by all, lunch was a special menu of soup, chicken pot pie, desert, lemonade, even beer was reasonable, everyone was happy and well fed. Don advised he plans to go back to see more.

2)  Sept 18 Breakfast at Knights of Columbus Hall enjoyed by 5 couples.  After breakfast some went to car show in Reneau Mills.  Tom advised there were 12 – 14 corvettes that had a spot with total of 425 cars participating.  Lots of prizes and Fireman provided BBQ, day ended with parade.

3)  Sept 24 Sackville parade and car show with 20 corvettes entered in parade cancelled due to Hurricane.

4)  Sept 25 St Martins run postponed due to debris and power issues due to Hurricane.

5)  Oct 1 St Martins run with 8 cars participating, as Bob was unavailable to lead Roger stepped in and advised weather was beautiful, lunch at Caves Restaurant, trees turning color, day ended with ice cream and fudge stop in Sussex Corner.

Sackville rescheduled show and shine at last minute for this date 5 cars participated with lots of prizes and all corvettes received a bag.

6)  Oct 2 was Rhys Run, and it was a cooler day, cars travelled to Salisbury and back then did the Cocagne to Shediac Loop finishing at AJM Classics in Dieppe with car show, BBQ and corn boil.  Great event for a great cause Neo Natal unit at Moncton Hospital.

7)  Christmas Party set for Dec 17 with email out RSVP directly to Linda Gauvin.  Thanks to Linda for organizing.   Anyone with silent auction items to advise Linda.

8)  Email has been sent to Pat Pegg, awaiting reply.   

Financial Report: Treasurer Tom Osler provided report.  Deposits of $376.83 and Debits of $125 balance of XXXXX.  Moved approved by Marc seconded by Rick all in favor motion carried.

Outstanding bills - $175 for hall rental for Christmas party to be paid evening of party.

 Budget for party set at $300, motion made by Rick seconded by Trueman all in favor motion carried.   

Donations to our charities with money coming from Atlantic Nationals 50/50, sale of pop and water and sponsorships to be distributed prior to November meeting.  Motion made by Roger that $3600 be divided in half with $1800 to each Autism and IWK. Seconded by Trueman.  All in favor motion carried.  Both cheques given to Angela to distribute.  If available, she will invite representative from Autism to November meeting.

Membership Update:  Teri advised we now have 139 registered for 2022.  An updated list will be sent out to Bob and Helen.

New Business:  1) Oct 8 Don has trip planned to Waldow Farms, Teri will send out detailed email, RSVP required, and Rick will add to calendar. 

2)  Oct 15/16 trip to PEI cancelled and if someone is interested in planning an outing please advise.

3)  Oct 22 ACC meeting, Marc is hoping to attend with Bob.

4)  Oct 23 Leaves and Lobster Run organized by Trueman, details on web and Teri to send email.  Tickets will be sold on numbered print with winner to be drawn at Goshen Clubhouse.  Club to buy ticket for snowmobile club draw as thanks for their allowing us use of their hall.

5)  Oct 29 with rain date of 30. Women Driver Run organized by Angela, email will be sent and Rick to add to calendar.

6)  Rick advised that he contacted Frank regarding GoDaddy account email.  Will arrange to have Frank attend meeting in the New Year.

7)  Election of Officers for 2023.  President Bob Cormier advised that due to his circumstances and workload he will be stepping down at the end of this year.

The following were nominated President – Marc Melanson by Ray

Vice President - vacant

Secretary Helen Estabrooks by Tom

Treasurer – Tom Osler by Angela

Communications and Membership – Teri Osler by Angela

Fast Past – Dave MacPherson by Margaret

Web – Rick Estabrooks by Roger

Helen was asked to create an email asking for submissions of names of those interested in being nominated for any of these positions (with the nominee's acceptance) by November meeting, with vote to be held at that meeting should we have more interest.

8)  Knights of Columbus Breakfast Oct 16 8am

9)  Gas Card drawn for St Martins run winner new member Mike.

November meeting scheduled for 7th at 7pm at Lounsbury's.

Meeting adjourned at 8:08 by Angela.

Winner of 50/50 in the amount of $20.50 was Tom. 

Helen Estabrooks

Secretary

 

Bob Cormier

President 

 

 

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