2019 Meeting Nights
They are more that just business meetings as they have turned in to bi monthly social time with a quickly held meeting at the end. To take part in the full evening get to current location of the Carmel American Legion by around 5:30, thereby beating the traffic have the buffet and enjoy the time to meet new and old members before the 7:00 Meeting time.
We hope to see YOU there.
We hope to see YOU there.
12/03/2019
The last meeting of the year was well attended with 114 members with most enjoying the steak and shrimp buffet. Once the meeting started it went quickly as the only upcoming event is the Christmas party on Saturday the 7th. During the meeting several outgoing officers were recognized for their multiple year service to the club. The meeting ended in a record 25 minutes, which should become a target for meetings during next year!
The last meeting of the year was well attended with 114 members with most enjoying the steak and shrimp buffet. Once the meeting started it went quickly as the only upcoming event is the Christmas party on Saturday the 7th. During the meeting several outgoing officers were recognized for their multiple year service to the club. The meeting ended in a record 25 minutes, which should become a target for meetings during next year!
11/18/2019
Unfortunately with the lousy November weather the Corvette driving season is pretty much over for the year. But with over 100 members at the last meeting of November, and with just one more meeting this year, the group had a great time being together without their Vettes in the lot. The main thing covered was the upcoming Christmas Party on December 7. where everyone is asked to bring a gift card this year instead of toys to be given to "Foster Fairies". Other items discussed are the possibility of changing some of the by-laws, with recommendations being made by executive committee. See the Newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming club matters.
Unfortunately with the lousy November weather the Corvette driving season is pretty much over for the year. But with over 100 members at the last meeting of November, and with just one more meeting this year, the group had a great time being together without their Vettes in the lot. The main thing covered was the upcoming Christmas Party on December 7. where everyone is asked to bring a gift card this year instead of toys to be given to "Foster Fairies". Other items discussed are the possibility of changing some of the by-laws, with recommendations being made by executive committee. See the Newsletter for more information on these and other upcoming club matters.
11/04/2019
The first meeting of November was cold and with a few showers, so Corvettes were safely kept at home. It was election night and 95 members were there to cast votes. The previous meetings nominees were all voted in along with new Merchandise Directors, so all positions were filled for the next year. With the season winding down the main upcoming events are the Veterans Day parade along with the annual Christmas Party, be sure to check out the weekly emailed announcements for more information and any newly added events.
The first meeting of November was cold and with a few showers, so Corvettes were safely kept at home. It was election night and 95 members were there to cast votes. The previous meetings nominees were all voted in along with new Merchandise Directors, so all positions were filled for the next year. With the season winding down the main upcoming events are the Veterans Day parade along with the annual Christmas Party, be sure to check out the weekly emailed announcements for more information and any newly added events.
10/21/2019
A rainy October day brought fewer members to the last meeting of the month. It also let everyone know that their Corvettes will be put to bed sooner than later for the season. A majority of the 75 there had also enjoyed the 20th Anniversary celebration the previous Saturday and were still extolling the evening. The meeting went quickly with just a few short officer reports. We did have a new member join, which takes us to 275 prior to renewals for next year. With elections being held the first meeting of November nominations were opened and all positions except for Merchandise Director have a person nominated. Nominations will be reopened at the 11/4 meeting prior to the elections for the 2021 year. With the year winding down just a few events remain including the Butler homecoming and the Veterans Day parades plus a trip to a planetarium and other events that will be in the weekly email.
A rainy October day brought fewer members to the last meeting of the month. It also let everyone know that their Corvettes will be put to bed sooner than later for the season. A majority of the 75 there had also enjoyed the 20th Anniversary celebration the previous Saturday and were still extolling the evening. The meeting went quickly with just a few short officer reports. We did have a new member join, which takes us to 275 prior to renewals for next year. With elections being held the first meeting of November nominations were opened and all positions except for Merchandise Director have a person nominated. Nominations will be reopened at the 11/4 meeting prior to the elections for the 2021 year. With the year winding down just a few events remain including the Butler homecoming and the Veterans Day parades plus a trip to a planetarium and other events that will be in the weekly email.
10/07/2019
The first meeting of October brought out over 25 Corvettes and another 150 members including 4 new ones attending on a beautiful evening. The business meeting went fairly quickly, but included a lot of information on the past weekend trip, and a number of upcoming events. Those included two Drive N Dines this week, one to the Beef House and the other to Oldenburg. There is also the 30th Anniversary Banquet on October 19, with two special speakers during the evening first is Ken Lingenfelter talking about the new C8 and then Donald Davidson discussing IMS.
Renewals are also happening at this time of year and they need sent in if you have not done it yet.
The first meeting of October brought out over 25 Corvettes and another 150 members including 4 new ones attending on a beautiful evening. The business meeting went fairly quickly, but included a lot of information on the past weekend trip, and a number of upcoming events. Those included two Drive N Dines this week, one to the Beef House and the other to Oldenburg. There is also the 30th Anniversary Banquet on October 19, with two special speakers during the evening first is Ken Lingenfelter talking about the new C8 and then Donald Davidson discussing IMS.
Renewals are also happening at this time of year and they need sent in if you have not done it yet.
09/16/2019
After nearly a month without a meeting, and a great evening's weather, the Legion's hall was filled with 138 members and 6 guests in attendance. The meeting ran a bit long with a number of reports for past and upcoming events. The events over the last month included numerous car shows where the club participants did very well, along with track events, C8 sightings, parades, and DnD adventures. Upcoming events include the 30th Anniversary Dinner on October 19, the trip to New Harmony on the weekend before, parades, and a number of car shows in the cooler fall weather. As always read Jim's update emails for the latest information on upcoming Corvette Indy events.
After nearly a month without a meeting, and a great evening's weather, the Legion's hall was filled with 138 members and 6 guests in attendance. The meeting ran a bit long with a number of reports for past and upcoming events. The events over the last month included numerous car shows where the club participants did very well, along with track events, C8 sightings, parades, and DnD adventures. Upcoming events include the 30th Anniversary Dinner on October 19, the trip to New Harmony on the weekend before, parades, and a number of car shows in the cooler fall weather. As always read Jim's update emails for the latest information on upcoming Corvette Indy events.
08/19/2018
Finally nice weather for a meeting night brought out a number of Corvettes and well over 100 members to the meeting. Most members seemed somewhat rested and all were happy after the busy weekend of the Car Show and Rallies. With those events and a number of other reports the meeting did go a bit long. Among upcoming events before the next meeting on September 16 are a BBQ at Penske from 4-7 Wednesday 8/21, the caravan to the NCM 8/28, Hoosier Suds Car Show 9/1, Zionsville Parade 9/7, Corvette Indy's memorial picnic on 9/8, along with a couple of events on the following weekend. Be sure to check out the club calendar that is emailed with Jim's update for current and upcoming club events that you can drive your Corvette too.
Finally nice weather for a meeting night brought out a number of Corvettes and well over 100 members to the meeting. Most members seemed somewhat rested and all were happy after the busy weekend of the Car Show and Rallies. With those events and a number of other reports the meeting did go a bit long. Among upcoming events before the next meeting on September 16 are a BBQ at Penske from 4-7 Wednesday 8/21, the caravan to the NCM 8/28, Hoosier Suds Car Show 9/1, Zionsville Parade 9/7, Corvette Indy's memorial picnic on 9/8, along with a couple of events on the following weekend. Be sure to check out the club calendar that is emailed with Jim's update for current and upcoming club events that you can drive your Corvette too.
08/05/2019
August's first meeting of the month turned in to a wet one as a surprise rain shower gave a bath to the 20 Corvettes in attendance. As in the past they did not melt and all will have plenty of time to get washed prior to the club's upcoming Vettes for Vets on August 17. The meeting had a 101 members and guests in attendance, for another good evening with friends. Among items covered during the meeting were the upcoming 30th Anniversary photo on Saturday August 10 at with hopefully 100 club member Corvettes in it. We have contracted with a professional drone photographer to do the shot for an upcoming Blue Bars cover. The time for this important event is 4 PM at 91 Street Christian Church 6049 East 91 Street. Also during the meeting more about the upcoming Car Show and the four Rallies that are following on Sunday August 18 were gone over with a lot of interest in both days. The last item that came up was the final decision to cancel the first meeting on September, which is Labor Day, therefore there will only be one meeting in September on the 16th. The meeting then adjourned to the drying Corvettes in the lot.
August's first meeting of the month turned in to a wet one as a surprise rain shower gave a bath to the 20 Corvettes in attendance. As in the past they did not melt and all will have plenty of time to get washed prior to the club's upcoming Vettes for Vets on August 17. The meeting had a 101 members and guests in attendance, for another good evening with friends. Among items covered during the meeting were the upcoming 30th Anniversary photo on Saturday August 10 at with hopefully 100 club member Corvettes in it. We have contracted with a professional drone photographer to do the shot for an upcoming Blue Bars cover. The time for this important event is 4 PM at 91 Street Christian Church 6049 East 91 Street. Also during the meeting more about the upcoming Car Show and the four Rallies that are following on Sunday August 18 were gone over with a lot of interest in both days. The last item that came up was the final decision to cancel the first meeting on September, which is Labor Day, therefore there will only be one meeting in September on the 16th. The meeting then adjourned to the drying Corvettes in the lot.
07/15/2019
The second meeting in July had a good turn out of members and Corvettes. Previous events were covered including parades, Christmas in July party, and that the club won a Club Participation Trophy at the Rising Sun show. Upcoming events were also covered including multiple area car shows in the next few weeks and the Corvette Indy Car Show and Rally weekend coming up in mid August. Keep checking Jim's emails for more info on upcoming events.
The second meeting in July had a good turn out of members and Corvettes. Previous events were covered including parades, Christmas in July party, and that the club won a Club Participation Trophy at the Rising Sun show. Upcoming events were also covered including multiple area car shows in the next few weeks and the Corvette Indy Car Show and Rally weekend coming up in mid August. Keep checking Jim's emails for more info on upcoming events.
07/01/2019
Like a switch being turned on the summer heat was in full blast for the first meeting of July. At least 25 Corvettes were in the lot and over 100 members inside to enjoy the time together. The meeting had quick officer reports and then got into discussions of upcoming events including several parades and car shows and other events coming up before the next meeting. Jimmie also recapped preparations the upcoming club car show on August 17 and reminded everyone to get their registrations in. Marg also recapped the events of a return trip from a New Harmony trip check where super member Bob Young brought some new tires to meet Steve in Terre Haute after Steve had a flat in the wilds of Illinois. Be sure to read her anecdote Four Disasters and a Miracle for a great recount of the day.
Like a switch being turned on the summer heat was in full blast for the first meeting of July. At least 25 Corvettes were in the lot and over 100 members inside to enjoy the time together. The meeting had quick officer reports and then got into discussions of upcoming events including several parades and car shows and other events coming up before the next meeting. Jimmie also recapped preparations the upcoming club car show on August 17 and reminded everyone to get their registrations in. Marg also recapped the events of a return trip from a New Harmony trip check where super member Bob Young brought some new tires to meet Steve in Terre Haute after Steve had a flat in the wilds of Illinois. Be sure to read her anecdote Four Disasters and a Miracle for a great recount of the day.
06/17/2019
With a very wet evening only one Corvette was spotted in the lot (photographer didn't want to get the camera wet looking for more) along with nearly 110 members dry inside. William & Sharon brought cakes to celebrate their April anniversary along with other anniversaries and birthdays along with the successful Main Event run earlier in the month. The meeting mainly revolved around the Main Event with several reports, including a record number of drivers at 55 on Saturday and 39 on Sunday. Everyone that worked was thanked for sticking the long day out on Saturday as we had nearly 780 timed runs while Sunday was wet and everyone got drenched even with getting finished by mid afternoon. Other items discussed were upcoming Car Shows, the Penske BBQ on Saturday June 22, and the upcoming parades starting with Bridgewater on July 3 and Carmel July 4. The Drive N Dine scheduled for Thursday 6/20 was rescheduled to 6/27 due to road conditions in Southern Indiana. Keep checking Jim's update emails for any further changes due to the extremely wet June we are having.
With a very wet evening only one Corvette was spotted in the lot (photographer didn't want to get the camera wet looking for more) along with nearly 110 members dry inside. William & Sharon brought cakes to celebrate their April anniversary along with other anniversaries and birthdays along with the successful Main Event run earlier in the month. The meeting mainly revolved around the Main Event with several reports, including a record number of drivers at 55 on Saturday and 39 on Sunday. Everyone that worked was thanked for sticking the long day out on Saturday as we had nearly 780 timed runs while Sunday was wet and everyone got drenched even with getting finished by mid afternoon. Other items discussed were upcoming Car Shows, the Penske BBQ on Saturday June 22, and the upcoming parades starting with Bridgewater on July 3 and Carmel July 4. The Drive N Dine scheduled for Thursday 6/20 was rescheduled to 6/27 due to road conditions in Southern Indiana. Keep checking Jim's update emails for any further changes due to the extremely wet June we are having.
06/03/2019
The first meeting in June had a huge turnout of over 40 Corvettes and 154 members and guests filling the Legion. Officer reports were done quickly as there were a number of upcoming event reports including the Main Event Autocross coming up on June 8 & 9. Other events in this month are several car shows. Penske Cookout, a garden tour, plus other activities so be sure to check Jim's emails for updates. Mary covered the New Harmony October trip that is already filled with a waiting list. We had multiple guests including a Cruise Indy presentation and a friend of Bill's that can make a painting of your Corvette, see the newsletter for more info. We also had members from the two Lafayette clubs thanking Corvette Indy for our participation in the Vettes for Vets visit to the Indiana Veterans Home.
The first meeting in June had a huge turnout of over 40 Corvettes and 154 members and guests filling the Legion. Officer reports were done quickly as there were a number of upcoming event reports including the Main Event Autocross coming up on June 8 & 9. Other events in this month are several car shows. Penske Cookout, a garden tour, plus other activities so be sure to check Jim's emails for updates. Mary covered the New Harmony October trip that is already filled with a waiting list. We had multiple guests including a Cruise Indy presentation and a friend of Bill's that can make a painting of your Corvette, see the newsletter for more info. We also had members from the two Lafayette clubs thanking Corvette Indy for our participation in the Vettes for Vets visit to the Indiana Veterans Home.
05/06/2019
The first meeting in May on a beautiful evening had a number of Corvettes and over 130 members in attendance. After the pre meeting dinner and social time Ray got things started with officers reports and other business soon handled. It was then time for Scott Hoke, sent by Mecum, to talk and answer questions about the upcoming auction that several of the club members will be driving for during May 14 - 19 event. Other items covered during the evening were the upcoming Main Event in just over a month (Note: Main Event t-shirts will be available to be picked up the next 3 meetings). Also talked about the past weeks events including winning two club participation plaques at both Vettes for Vets and the Justin Steinwachs Memorial Car Show, showing just how involved Corvette Indy is and how many opportunities there are to enjoy our Corvettes.
The first meeting in May on a beautiful evening had a number of Corvettes and over 130 members in attendance. After the pre meeting dinner and social time Ray got things started with officers reports and other business soon handled. It was then time for Scott Hoke, sent by Mecum, to talk and answer questions about the upcoming auction that several of the club members will be driving for during May 14 - 19 event. Other items covered during the evening were the upcoming Main Event in just over a month (Note: Main Event t-shirts will be available to be picked up the next 3 meetings). Also talked about the past weeks events including winning two club participation plaques at both Vettes for Vets and the Justin Steinwachs Memorial Car Show, showing just how involved Corvette Indy is and how many opportunities there are to enjoy our Corvettes.
04/15/2019
The weather finally starting to break with 29 Corvettes and 113 members and guests arriving at the second meeting of April. Even with lots of conversations going on the meeting quickly got to order at 7 when Ray took to the mic. Officer reports were short and concise (basically No Reports). The previous weeks events were covered including the Angry Donkey Drive N Dine, one of the clubs largest ever, and the trip to see Bison & Bovine along with Fair Oaks Farm. During old business Shep discussed the Vettes for Vets trip on May 4, which is before the next meeting. John, our Main Event chairman, made a presentation on how preparations were going and where more help will be needed. Other upcoming events were also discussed with the Month of May events coming very soon.
The weather finally starting to break with 29 Corvettes and 113 members and guests arriving at the second meeting of April. Even with lots of conversations going on the meeting quickly got to order at 7 when Ray took to the mic. Officer reports were short and concise (basically No Reports). The previous weeks events were covered including the Angry Donkey Drive N Dine, one of the clubs largest ever, and the trip to see Bison & Bovine along with Fair Oaks Farm. During old business Shep discussed the Vettes for Vets trip on May 4, which is before the next meeting. John, our Main Event chairman, made a presentation on how preparations were going and where more help will be needed. Other upcoming events were also discussed with the Month of May events coming very soon.
04/01/2019
The first meeting of April brought out 127 members which filled the Legion for a fun meeting. Past and upcoming events were discussed including the cruise to Kankakee Sands to see Bison and then lunch at Fair Oaks Farms in NW Indiana on April 13. Once back in town on the 13 head to the Spina Bifida Wine tasting that evening. Plans for the May 4 Vettes for Vets visit to the Indiana Veterans Home, which has become a big Spring event for the club, were also discussed. On May 3 a number of members are displaying their Corvettes at the Assistance League Fundraiser in Noblesville. Other club events are on the calendar, see Jim's weekly email update for these and other events.
The first meeting of April brought out 127 members which filled the Legion for a fun meeting. Past and upcoming events were discussed including the cruise to Kankakee Sands to see Bison and then lunch at Fair Oaks Farms in NW Indiana on April 13. Once back in town on the 13 head to the Spina Bifida Wine tasting that evening. Plans for the May 4 Vettes for Vets visit to the Indiana Veterans Home, which has become a big Spring event for the club, were also discussed. On May 3 a number of members are displaying their Corvettes at the Assistance League Fundraiser in Noblesville. Other club events are on the calendar, see Jim's weekly email update for these and other events.
03/18/2019
The weather is starting to get better 7 Corvettes were driven to the second meeting in March along with 74 members that made it to the evening's gathering. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Legion's Buffet was full of good tasting Corned Beef and supporting sides for a classic meal. The meeting itself went very quickly with either very short or no reports given by most of the officers. Worker needs for the August rallies were discussed by Betty, along with other upcoming shows and events that the club members will soon be attending as the weather continues to break. Be sure to look at the website events page or newsletter to see those event dates that are coming up.
The weather is starting to get better 7 Corvettes were driven to the second meeting in March along with 74 members that made it to the evening's gathering. To celebrate St. Patrick's Day the Legion's Buffet was full of good tasting Corned Beef and supporting sides for a classic meal. The meeting itself went very quickly with either very short or no reports given by most of the officers. Worker needs for the August rallies were discussed by Betty, along with other upcoming shows and events that the club members will soon be attending as the weather continues to break. Be sure to look at the website events page or newsletter to see those event dates that are coming up.
03/04/2019
With March coming in like a lion, at least as far as temps are concerned, a good group still made it out the meeting as 80 members were in attendance. This year's major club events were discussed as Jimmie D covered the August 17 Vets N Vettes Car Show and, now that we have all of the needed sanctions, Bill covered the August 18 Corvette Indy Summer Rallies which will end with a club picnic for members and competitors. Please sign up with Jim for both August club sponsored events and the upcoming Autocross in June too. With the Region's awards banquet this past weekend Ray was given the club's second place NCCC point plaque along with recognizing members that had won plaques and earned 200 point jackets. Also during the meeting two new members joined and talked about having just purchasing their first Corvettes and looking forward to enjoying them soon. That is a sentiment that all members are having as everyone is waiting for the weather to break and the salted roads to be gone!
With March coming in like a lion, at least as far as temps are concerned, a good group still made it out the meeting as 80 members were in attendance. This year's major club events were discussed as Jimmie D covered the August 17 Vets N Vettes Car Show and, now that we have all of the needed sanctions, Bill covered the August 18 Corvette Indy Summer Rallies which will end with a club picnic for members and competitors. Please sign up with Jim for both August club sponsored events and the upcoming Autocross in June too. With the Region's awards banquet this past weekend Ray was given the club's second place NCCC point plaque along with recognizing members that had won plaques and earned 200 point jackets. Also during the meeting two new members joined and talked about having just purchasing their first Corvettes and looking forward to enjoying them soon. That is a sentiment that all members are having as everyone is waiting for the weather to break and the salted roads to be gone!
02/18/2019
A bit smaller group of 68 members attended the second meeting of February as very light snow fell. With Ray back at the helm the meeting went along with reports from the group that had been at Spring Mountain driving school. The officers followed with our new governor Bob reporting that the Main Event needed sanctions have been obtained and the dates have been posted on the national competition database. As we get closer to Corvette driving season upcoming events were discussed including Mary talking about the Bison viewing trip and Shep with our annual trip to the Veterans home on May 4, which has become a large club charity event. It was also reported that Mary's 1001 year old mother ended up getting 136 birthday cards and Shep and Sheila have a new grandson in the family.
A bit smaller group of 68 members attended the second meeting of February as very light snow fell. With Ray back at the helm the meeting went along with reports from the group that had been at Spring Mountain driving school. The officers followed with our new governor Bob reporting that the Main Event needed sanctions have been obtained and the dates have been posted on the national competition database. As we get closer to Corvette driving season upcoming events were discussed including Mary talking about the Bison viewing trip and Shep with our annual trip to the Veterans home on May 4, which has become a large club charity event. It was also reported that Mary's 1001 year old mother ended up getting 136 birthday cards and Shep and Sheila have a new grandson in the family.
02/04/2019
February's first meeting was a very quick one as Vice President Steve ran the meeting because President Ray was under the weather after his trip to Spring Mountain. Among items discussed was the change in dates to March 2 for the region's Award Banquet, where several of the club members will receive 200 point jackets. With weather still poor there are not many Corvette driving opportunities in the next few weeks, but spring is on the way and soon Corvettes will be at meetings and on Drive N Dines and other club events. Be sure to check out the Event Listing page's calendar for those driving opportunities and Jim's emails for the latest in upcoming club activities.
February's first meeting was a very quick one as Vice President Steve ran the meeting because President Ray was under the weather after his trip to Spring Mountain. Among items discussed was the change in dates to March 2 for the region's Award Banquet, where several of the club members will receive 200 point jackets. With weather still poor there are not many Corvette driving opportunities in the next few weeks, but spring is on the way and soon Corvettes will be at meetings and on Drive N Dines and other club events. Be sure to check out the Event Listing page's calendar for those driving opportunities and Jim's emails for the latest in upcoming club activities.
01/21/2019
The second meeting was on a bitter cold and icy evening which held the number of members attending down. Plus a number missed due to heading to the warmer climates of Florida and Arizona for vacations out of the cold. The buffet inside was warm though with plenty of food for those that enjoyed it, especially the hot soup. The meeting covered more about upcoming club sponsored events this year and the number of sanctions needed to run them. Other trips and items were also covered, be sure to read the minutes in the newsletter for full information.
The second meeting was on a bitter cold and icy evening which held the number of members attending down. Plus a number missed due to heading to the warmer climates of Florida and Arizona for vacations out of the cold. The buffet inside was warm though with plenty of food for those that enjoyed it, especially the hot soup. The meeting covered more about upcoming club sponsored events this year and the number of sanctions needed to run them. Other trips and items were also covered, be sure to read the minutes in the newsletter for full information.
01/07/2019
The first meeting of 2019 had 100 members attend to hear about upcoming plans for the year. In addition to the members there several that are in Florida and elsewhere were watching the proceedings on Facetime. After the officers reports and other business presentations were made for doing Main Event as an autocross weekend or changing it over encompassing the car show and rallies into a Main Event Weekend. After much discussion it was decided to have an Main Event Autocross at Grissom Areoplex on the weekend of June 8 & 9, along with our annual Vettes N Vets Car Show on Saturday August 17 with Rallies on Sunday August 18. Other events were also discussed during the evening including the upcoming Evening with Elvis and a Winter Party in February. Check out the club's Event Listing Page for our listing of upcoming events for members to enjoy.
The first meeting of 2019 had 100 members attend to hear about upcoming plans for the year. In addition to the members there several that are in Florida and elsewhere were watching the proceedings on Facetime. After the officers reports and other business presentations were made for doing Main Event as an autocross weekend or changing it over encompassing the car show and rallies into a Main Event Weekend. After much discussion it was decided to have an Main Event Autocross at Grissom Areoplex on the weekend of June 8 & 9, along with our annual Vettes N Vets Car Show on Saturday August 17 with Rallies on Sunday August 18. Other events were also discussed during the evening including the upcoming Evening with Elvis and a Winter Party in February. Check out the club's Event Listing Page for our listing of upcoming events for members to enjoy.
