7:30 pm: President Roger Tooker called meeting to order.  He announced that the board had voted to increase Club Dues by $1.00 a month to $60.00 per year.  He explained that dues have not increased for the last 6-7 years resulting in a decrease of funds to support club and event extras.  Due to the increase in insurance premiums of the past and the pending increase this year the club would no longer be able to afford to absorb all the costs and remain solvent.  Over the past few years the Classic has helped keep the club solvent and we cannot continue to rely on that.  This increase will include costs for the club calendar and the rising insurance.

Guests: Alan Cohen welcomed 2 guests, 2^nd timer Craig Mullet who owns a 64 Gray Coupe and Keith Lee a first timer who owns a 64 Saddle Tan Coupe.  Welcome gentlemen!

New Members: None

Treasurers Report: Sharon Rosenlof gave her report.  All is well.

Secretary Report: No Changes

Vice President:  Linda Carpenter announced that we needed to finalize events ASAP so they are ready for the calendars.  She mentioned we need Chairpersons for the Mid-Summer Run and the Fall Tour.  Also if anyone would like to put together a golf tournament for September we are looking for a volunteer. 

Future events- Sharon Rosenlof spoke about the Fall Tour- 11/14/09 Meet @ 8:30 @ Home Depot-Airport way.  Going to make our way up to the Lucky Eagle Casino via a very scenic route.

Kathy West spoke about the Ronald McDonald House tree decorating. 11/29/09 meet @ 11:00 @ the house.  Lunch following at Widmer Brewery.  Co-Chairs Jennifer Mortenson and Dave Raahan will be in charge since Kathy and Gary will be in Mexico, have fun guys!

Julie Ralston spoke about the Christmas Party- 12/12/09 Double Tree Lloyd Center, 6:00 pm.  Bring a Picture of your car for a surprise she has for us.  Dress is Dressy Casual with your best and Tackiest Christmas wear. Please bring your Bears and Blankets to donate to the Clackamas County Sheriffs Department.

Roger Tooker updated us on Leavenworth- 1/5/10-1/8/10 He reminded us it is not necessary to drive your Corvette on this one, in fact it really isn’t recommended due to weather and road conditions.

The Service List was distributed- add your business to the list.

Roger encouraged everyone, especially the newer members, to host an event.  New blood is always needed and much appreciated. 

Linda Carpenter announced that Keith Levie and Tracy will be hosting a new event- The Astoria Seafood and Wine Festival.  Thank you guys, details to follow.

Ann Cohen reminded us about Nancy’s Cruise-In.  She will be circulating a volunteer list after 1/1/10 so look for that and get signed up!  Nancy asked her to remind us how much she appreciates all our help with her event, she couldn’t do it without us.  The Yakisoba Noodles booth will not be participating this year so RCC will need to step up our booth to take advantage of this opportunity to raise more funds!  Help will be needed!!!

Ann also spoke about the Classic-7/30/10-8/2/10 @ the Red Lion Jantzen Beach.  It will be back to one locale this year.

Past events: None

Website: Jeff not Present

Charity: Kathy West- upcoming Ronald McDonald House (see above) and Food Bank in Spring-details to follow.

Sunshine Lady: nothing to report.

Newsletter: Tim not present

Member Profiles: Mytsi not present

NCM: Larry not present

NWACC: Randy Free missed the last meeting, asked Laura to speak about it.  Laura reported that they wanted to raise dues however it was voted down due to no justification for increase.

Merchandise: Dave Raahan and Jim Petersen talked about how they can have the RCC logo put on just about anything.  Jim showed his rear window screen that can be done for around $30.  Modeled member jackets, they run around $65, a little more with the sleeve embroidery-2 weeks to get, order now for Jacket Night!! Catalogs available to look through.

Old Business: None

New Business:  Roger announced only one General Meeting in December. 12/9/09.

New Cars: None

Good of the Corvette:  Linda Carpenter announced an Alaska Cruise-see her for flyer-9/4/10, 7 days out of Seattle.

Buy Sell Swap & Trade: Alan shared a list of things from Gabe Guintinella, he will post in the Glass facts.  Jerry Weese is looking for a 24’ Toy Hauler trailer.

Raffle:  Roger encouraged new members to register for their Ping Pong balls and old members to use theirs.  Lets get that pot up there!!!  Neal drew for raffle prizes and members got to pick what they wanted this time.  Ping Pong ball was won by Walt Schively-$21

Meeting Adjourned 8:23 pm
Respectfully Submitted

Linda Connors