Presidents Message:

I will be really brief this month.(It is after all Christmas eve and I'm sure you've got plenty of other things to do.)

Hope you enjoyed the Christmas party as I did, the food was great, the service outstanding and as always the camaraderie the best. (Thanks Linda Lewis) Dirty Santa was on good behavior with not a lot of gift stealing this year or maybe our attention was more on the game. (Many thanks Tyler for going to get a TV, it may have only received one channel but it was the right one)

Toms tells me he has the new laptop up and running and is scheduling practice sessions after the holidays, if interested in learning the timing system please attend. We only need a couple of timers at an event but it sure won't hurt to have backups with experience.

I would like to apologize to our members that were to receive awards at the Christmas party. I accept some of the responsibility (should have ordered earlier) but it seems that although the awards were ready on Fri. as promised someone at the store moved them

and the sales department assumed I had picked them up so they didn't notify me they were even ready. Again my apologies, I have them now and you will receive them at Jan. meeting.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! BE SAFE!!

Jim Barnes

(P.S. Mike and I are planning a party here. Probably a chili cook off and casino party. Get out your favorite recipe and be prepared. More later.)

From the Governors Corner:

Here it is, the end of the year. Is everyone ready for 2009?

Jeannie Ruston is our new SW Region RE for 2009.

CCO finished 11th in club points in the region, finishing first in the region were Johnny Gann and Tracy Gaudu, man and woman respectively

For anyone interested in attending the SWR awards banquet, it is being held in Waco on March 28 ^th . Pre-registration IS required and the deadline is March 14 ^th . Registration forms and info can be found on the SWR website Here .

Some of you may have received your membership packets for 2009 and noticed there wasnt any updates for the rulebook. That is because everything is now located on the NCCC website and if you need a new rulebook or updates you have to go there and download them.

Our timing lights, computer, and printer is in, now all we have to do is learn to use them. See you all at the January meeting on Wed the 7 ^th . Stay warm!

Tom

Minutes of the Previous Meeting:

The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Jim Barnes at 7:25 PM .

Jim asked for a motion to approve Novembers minutes as printed in the newsletter. Tom Finley made the motion to approve. Charlene Finley seconded. Motion carried.

Reports:

Vice-President Jim Barnes No report

Membership Charlene Finley Charlene passed out new membership lists and introduced our guests. We currently have 31 members.

Editor Linda Bailey Linda encouraged everyone to submit articles for our newsletter.

Governor Tom Finley Tom read a thank you card from Carolyn McClellan for the flowers we sent.

Our club is 11^th in the Regional points standings.

The timing equipment is here. The final cost of the equipment and software was $3,964.97. The computer is on order from Dell.

Social Mike Ward encouraged everyone to attend the Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend which will be held the last weekend in September, 2009.

Mike then informed everyone of the Lonestar Corvette Classic which will be held May 15, 16 and 17^th with a car show on Saturday.

There will be a Christmas Light Tour December 21^st 9weather permitting) to Muskogee Honour Heights Park.

Treasurer Linda Lewis reported there is still money in the bank.

Jim Barnes welcomed all of our visitors and introductions were made.

OLD BUSINESS:

Jim asked about the Letter of Incorporation and Corporate Seal. Kurt Lewis feels that he has them and will look for them.

Oklahoma Thunder 2009 The first planning meeting and practice will be held in January. Dale Acker will be the Convention Operational chairman.

Tom Finley reported on last months Foliage Tour.

Jim Barnes brought up the storage trailer. Dale Acker made a motion that we buy the trailer from Kurt Lewis at a cost of $500.00. Bill Bailey seconded. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS:

The floor was then opened for nominations of officers for 2009.

President Jim Barnes. There being no further nominations, Linda Lewis made a motion Jim Barnes be elected by acclamation. Dale Acker seconded. Motion carried.

Vice President Mike Ward

Kurt Lewis

. Tyler Lewis. Mike Ward respectfully withdrew his name from the nominations. Tyler Lewis will be our Vice-President for 2009.

Secretary Linda Lewis

Linda Bailey. Linda Bailey will remain as the Secretary for 2009.

Editor Linda Bailey

Mike Ward. Linda Bailey will be the newsletter editor for 2009.

Treasurer Linda Lewis. Linda Lewis was elected to the Treasurers position with a motion by Tom Finley and a second by Chris Manning.

Membership Chairman Charlene Finley

Bryan Finley. Bryan Finley respectfully withdrew his name from the nominations. Bill Bailey respectfully declined.

Tom Finley made a motion that Charlene by elected by acclamation, Linda Bailey seconded. Motion carried.

Social Chairperson Mike Ward. Mike Ward was elected to the office of Social Chairperson.

Discussion was held, briefly, regarding the need for 2 signatures on all Club checks. The Constitution so states that 2 signatures are required. Discussion was tabled until later.

Tom Finley made a motion we adjourn at 8:25pm. Bill Bailey seconded.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Bailey

The 1959 Corvette basically used the 1958 body style, though the trunk irons zooming up the trunk lid had disappeared. What new thing was added to the interior?

1. Chronometer

2. Chrome shift knob

3. Storage bin under grab bar.

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I would like to thank all members of CCO for honoring me with the Member of the Year award. I think there are a lot of other members deserving of this honor, as well. But this is what makes our Club so special, great friends all working together for a common goal.