Message from the President

Meeting called to order at 6:04 p.m.
Welcome – President, Greg Paterniti
Members present: 13 - Anderson’s, Angelo’s, Dupler’s, Kaverman’s, McLean’s, Dave P., Greg P., Lynn S.
Treasurer’s Report and 2025 Membership – Andy McLean Checking account balance $2,678.90.
Motion to approve 08-21-25 Treasurer’s Report made by Lynn 2nd by Dave. Passed.
Approve Meeting Minutes of 08-21-25 – Greg for Diane Paterniti Motion to accept made by Carla, 2nd by Lynn. Passed.

Old Business
Holiday Party – Friday, December 5th, 6:00 appetizers, 6:30 dinner.
Dinners include tossed salad, roll, baked potato, coffee/tea/milk. Club covers appetizers (cocktail meatballs, cheese/cracker tray) and dessert (brownies and cream puffs).
Prices include 8% tax & 18% tip:
Prime Rib King Cut $41.52; Prime Rib Queen Cut $37.75; Seafood Stuffed Haddock $31.44; Stuffed Chicken Breast $30.18. Sign up sheet with dinner choice circulated at meeting.
Lynn SaGurney is hosting a Mystery Cruise this Saturday, September 20th. Meet at Mall Blvd side of Sears parking lot at 8:30, to depart at 8:45. 19 attending, 12 cars: Lynn, Greg/Diane, Vic/Jane, Art/Andy, Bill T, Dee T, Dan M., Bruce/Tina, Bob/Carla, Don/Sue, Dave/Kris, Bob B. Remember your 2-way radios!

Sign up sheet for Sugar Creek, Ohio (The little Switzerland of Ohio) trip, in May 2026, circulated at meeting. This will be a one-overnight trip (no Saturday overnights). Carla Kaverman passed out literature/pamphlet at the August picnic/meeting.

New Business
Board of Directors meet on Monday, September 15th. Minutes attached.
Elections: Officer and Director terms ending December 31, 2025:
Lynn SaGurney, VP, filled Greg’s remaining VP term 5/18/2023-12/31/2023, then served a 2-year term,
expiring 12/31/25. Lynn will run for another 2-year term.
Andy McLean, Treasurer, 2-year term expires 12/31/25. We will need to fill this position.
Art McLean – filled Ted Okerlund’s remaining term 5/18/2023-12/31/2023, then served a 2-year term,
expiring 12/31/25. We will need to fill this position.
Next meeting – Thursday, October 16th, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club meeting room.
From the Floor - Nothing
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 6:30 made by Jane, 2nd by Andy. Passed.
No 50/50 tonight.
Respectfully submitted, Diane Paterniti, Co-Secretary

Welcome - President, Greg Paterniti
Remote July meeting held at above restaurant after a cruise on the Cuyahoga River aboard the GoodTime III. It was a beautiful day to be on the river with good friends!
Call to order at 2:40 pm with 10 members and 2 guests present.
Treasurer’s Report and 2025 Membership - Deferred to August 21st meeting.
Approve Meeting Minutes of 06-19-25 - Diane Paterniti
Motion to accept made by Lynn, 2nd by Carla.. Passed.

Old Business
Lakewood Rod & Gun Club Car Show, July 20th - 20 Corvettes attended; gave out some membership applications and dodged the raindrops all afternoon!
Discussion held regarding the Sunday, 9/21 Captain Bill's Seneca Lake cruise. Hotel rates are sky high in September (fall foliage season), so it was suggested we postpone this trip until after May 8th, 2026. Some members may still do this date, staying overnight an hour from there or driving up and back the same day.
Looking into a different venue for our Holiday party.
Steener's
Olive's
Maplehurst County Club - Sat. Dec. 20 or any Friday, can do their buffet. Sherrie is the contact.
Landmark - Fridays Dec 5th or 12th.
White Inn in Fredonia (27 hotel rooms available on site).
Other Trip Suggestions:
*Naples (NY) Grape Fall Fest, Sat/Sun 9/27-28. See https://naplesgrapefest.org/ for more info.
*Drive on Indianapolis Speedway track. Diane will contact the speedway after the INDY 500 this Sunday!
*Kentucky Knob - Frank Lloyd Wright architect.
*Branson, MO.
*Watkins Glen wineries, Seneca lake. Mon-Weds. 8/4, 5, 6
*Other day trips.
New BusinessCarla Kaverman suggested spending a day (and overnight) in Sugar Creek, Ohio in May 2026. She's checked out an Amish hotel, shops, etc. and will provide more information at the August meeting.
Lynn SaGurney is planning her annual mystery cruise on Saturday, September 20th. Mark your calendars! Details to follow.

Upcoming Events
*Thursday, August 21st - Annual CCCC Members Picnic, Lakewood Rod & Gun Club Pavilion. Club pays for member's meal. 3-C's catering will again be catering our chicken BBQ dinner, mac & cheese, broccoli salad. Corn provided by club.
33 currently signed up for picnic: Arner, Ball, Bates, Bernhardt, Brown, DeFazio, Delaplaine, Jones, Kaverman, F. Mackowiak, R. Mackowiak, McLean, D. Paterniti, G. Paterniti, Reiff/Arntz, SaGurney.
To make a reservation, please reply to my emails sent under separate cover, or text/call me at 716-490-1339.
6 members donating a basket so far: Angelo, Bates, Kaverman, G. Paterniti (2), SaGurney.
If you'd like to donate a basket, please text/call me at 716-490-1339.
*Saturday, August 2nd - AGC Festival (America's Grape Country Craft Beverage Festival) at Dunkirk Fair Grounds. Trophied event. Driver is FREE, passenger $10, and get a daily wrist band for tasting.
See: https://agcfestival.com One member has signed up: DeFazio.
A 50/50 raffle was not held.

From the Floor
Nothing

Adjourn
Motion to adjourn at 3:00 made by Lynn, 2nd by Diane. Passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane Paterniti