North Jersey Corvette Club

March 12, 2025

Minutes

 Our meeting was called to order by Ken Caiafa.  This month’s meeting was held at Franco’s Pizzeria in West Caldwell.  Motion to approve last month’s minutes was made by Barbara Balducci and seconded by Fran Riso.

Those in attendance tonight were: Barbara Balducci, Jack Budesa, Penny Budesa, Ken Caiafa, Hector Carrion, Linda Siegfried, Bill English, Jr., Frank Feichtl, Kathy Feichtl, John Hellmers, Lynne Hellmers, Rich Hobatuk, Nancy Hobatuk, Lee Marino, Joan Napolitano, Mark Nouhan, Carl Padula, Phil Riso, Fran Riso, John Roselle, Paula Roselle, Paul Rosetti, Valerie Rosetti, Al Sokerka, Ronnie Sokerka, Vincent Ucci, Sandra Ucci, Joe Uzzardi, Anthony Vitale, Debbie Conti and Ken Wittel.

The club wishes the following members a Happy Birthday for the month of March:

Vincent Ucci – 1^st                        Lynne Hellmers – 14^th

Bryan Juncosa – 5^th                     Carl Padula – 17^th

Angela Cantaldi – 8^th                   Mike Vaclavicek – 18^th

Janet Mok – 11^th                         Ashley Caiafa – 19^th

Financial Report

Penny gave the Financial Report for the month of February — as of February 1^st we had an opening balance of $10,792.24, as of February 28^st we have a closing account balance of $11,129.74.  There were deposits totaling $568.00, which were monies for dues, and 50/50.  We had two disbursements totaling $230.50; $200.00 refund to the Hobatuks and $30.50 for NJ State Tax.

Other Business

Anthony mentioned the Totowa Car Show happening on Sunday, April 13^th, he mentioned that both he and Dave DeFeo usually attend this show and if anyone is interested in attending to please reach out to either of them so that they can save you a spot.

Our last social dinner was held on February 28^th at Spazani’s Catering in Butler.  We know that all who attended had a wonderful time, the food and the company were wonderful.

We have our next dinner social on Saturday, March 22^nd at Goodfellas Restaurant in Garfield.  Linda sent out an email with all of our upcoming events and has requested that if you are planning on attending any of them, to please let her know so that we can give those that are arranging them an accurate head count.

Anthony is hoping to have another dinner at Vitalie’s in Parsippany in mid-June, once he has a final date, we will let everyone know.

Lee Marino wanted to thank everyone for their generous donations for River Budesa – she collected $520.00 for the basket (that was won by Ronnie Sokerka at our Holiday Party) and $900.00 in cupcake sales.  Jack and Penny couldn’t say enough for all of Lee’s efforts for their grandson.  Jack also mentioned that if any member has a charity or knows of someone that they personally know who could use a little help to please bring it up to the club at one of our meetings.

Carl Padula mentioned the Blue Knights (which he is a member of) are having a beefsteak fundraiser in Bloomingdale and he is going to see if he can add Grin2B to the list of charities that they donate to.  He is also going to let us know if he can’t get it on this year’s list, he will try for next year and let us know so that those who want to attend to help can attend.  It’s $60 per person for the beefsteak but says it’s well worth it.  He will get us more information when he knows.

Kenny also mentioned that they are now having Corvettes and Coffee on Sundays at Calandra’s Village on Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell.  It starts at 8:30 and runs until around 11:30 and it’s just a place to hang out, have a cup of coffee and talk cars.  All are welcome.

The 50/50 of $62.00 was won by Phil Riso.

Our next business meeting will be on Wednesday, April 9^th at Franco’s Pizzeria on Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell (it’s in the Essex Mall directly across from Miller Chevrolet) at 7:00PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda Siegfried