I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday spent with family and friends.
2019 has been another great year for CVR and was topped off by the final event of the year, CVR’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. It was wonderful being in the company of our CVR friends old and new. Special Event Chairs Caroline and Alan Davis hit this one out of the park. They found a venue with a style fitting with the occasion, Saint Clements Castle in Portland, CT. Caroline and Alan’s planning and attention to detail resulted in an evening enjoyed by everyone that attended. Thanks to volunteers, Norma Jean and Joe Macauto and Allen Fossbender for making sure everything went as planned.
‘What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas’ may be true for Vegas but not for the 60th Celebration:
A very special Thank You to the 60th Celebration sponsor Porsche of Wallingford and General Manager Steve Gilligan. The addition of music, a photo booth and dancing (I think a first for an annual meeting) were special touches that elevated the evening beyond the typical annual meeting and were only made possible by Porsche of Wallingford’s sponsorship. They have been a CVR supporter for many years including the member sampler, monthly meetings that included a visit from the Porsche IMSA driver’s the last 2 years and our annual meeting.
Photofest 2019 at the 60th Celebration continued the tradition of displaying the photographic talents of CVR’s members. This year marks the 10th and final year that Shelley and Meryl Krohnengold will be responsible for running Photofest. There is a frenzy of activity for a few hours to get the entrants registered, tally the votes and present the awards. The final tallying of votes by Shelley and Meryl occurs while the attendees begin eating their dinners. I look forward to seeing them next year at the beginning of the buffet line. Thanks to Jerry Charlup for helping with the voting.
The 2019 CVR Election for the officers whose term ended this year was held at the 60th Celebration. Beginning a two-year term starting in 2020, congratulations to:
- Vice President Programs; Jeffrey Coe
- Vice President, Drivers Education; Dave Vaccaro
- Vice Treasurer, Drivers Education; Susan Vaccaro
Officers continuing their 2nd year of term in 2020:
- President; Phil Capella
- Executive Vice President, Allen Fossbender
- Secretary; Joe Kunecki
- Treasurer; Donald Phelan
- Vice President of Autocross; Paul Kudra
- Vice Treasurer of Club Race; Deborah Cloud
Maria and I hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in 2020, until then,
Safe Travels