Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
August 2, 2022
President Deanna Glossop called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. There were 36 members present and 1 guests. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. A moment of silence was observed for all Veterans, Fallen, Past and Current Military Personnel and First Responders..
Erika Walker our Club liaison discussed the Z06 updates with members present. The ordering of the Z06 is open. GM has decided that those purchasing a Z06, must keep it for 12 months (if so, they offer a $ amount/points you can use towards paying on the car, services, etc.). Those who sell their car before the 12 months is up, will be banned from purchasing another in the future and whoever buys the car has no warranty. Rita Painter just said – “just get my car”.
Terry from the Galesburg Club talked about the fundraiser they are doing on August 21 with proceeds going to the Honor Flight. Wanted a possible head count for food preparation which will be available around noon. Our Club is planning a drive out that day to Galesburg.
Secretary’s Report: Susan Severs – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Ron Mathias and seconded by Bruce Petty. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sherri Brown – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Credits were: Member Dues, Dues and Low Speed Registration and Dividend. Debits were: Davenport Printing Company and Gale Brown-Reimbursement for Funeral Flowers. Charity: Credits were: 50/50, Name Tags, Birthdays, Anniversaries and Pie Auction. Debits were: None. Savings Account Main and Charity: Remain the same. Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report made by Randy Carlz and seconded by Carol Mathias. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: John Severs – Asked if Rolly and Pam Bogart, Honorary Members, needed NCCC insurance, as they plan to lead a 1 day drive out in MN. during the October weekend drive out. It was decided that they did not, as they would be considered as a guest, like any other drive out.
Membership: Gale Brown – If you have a lost or damaged, need a name change on your Club name tag, let Gale know, he’ll get you a new one. If you have changes (car, plates, address, phone, etc.) let Gale know so he can update the information. The Club has 134 members, 13 are Lifetime, 2 are Honorary. 2023 Membership renewals are due by the September monthly business meeting. Gale passed out some fliers for Corvette Adventures. The ticket Rick Sherman donated to the Club for 2023 will be awarded to the highest bidder, by silent auction, that will end on the December business meeting. This sheet will be at the monthly business meetings, and the ticket will be awarded at the Dec. 10th Awards Banquet. Gale reminded everyone of Rita’s offer for bringing in a new member. No new cars or changes. Everything has been updated on the website.
Social: Carl Burney – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out. Aug. 6 open drive meets at former Ascentra Credit Union in LeClaire 9:30 am. leave at 10 am. Aug. 10 Ice Cream, meet at Finn’s Grill, 580 1st St. W, Milan IL. Aug. 14 Low Speed Event, 3603 N. Brady St. (Brady Street Stadium), Registration and Tech 7-8:30 am. Aug. 21, drive out to Galesburg, meets at South Park Mall parking lot near Denny’s Restaurant (2601 52 Ave. Moline IL.) at 10 am. leave 10:30 am. Aug. 24, Breakfast at Egg Parlor 9am. 1211 Avenue of the Cities #1 Silvis IL. Aug. 27, VOTR meet at former Ascentra 9:45 am. leave at 10 am. Those wanting to go earlier may contact John Severs to discuss a meet up time. Overnight drive Sept. 17-19 Waterfalls and Wineries, block expires Aug. 16. Contact Bill Ingersoll 309-781-4270. Severs Annual Chili Potluck in the Big garage will be on Oct. 2nd from noon to ? Bring a dish to share, camp chair, your beverage of choice, there will be water and coffee available. Contact John (563-571-4080) or Sue (563-571-4090) for directions if needed. Overnight drive Oct. 14- 16 Winona MN., block expires Aug. 31. Contact Rick Sherman 309-912-3196.
Speed: Butch Thomsen – Volunteer sheets were passed for volunteers for the Aug. 14th Low Speed event. The plan is to do a set up on Aug. 13th around 2 pm., chalk the course, so it takes less time to set up the day of the event. On the 14th, set up will be at 6 am. Registration is from 7-8:30 am. Driver meeting, then first car on course at 9 am. Butch asked for funds for this event. Motion made by Tom Hampton and seconded by Bryan Glossop. Motion carried.
Communications: Michelle Ingersoll – Reminder emails are sent at least 1 per week. If you are not getting these, contact Michelle and she can help you with this or go to the Club website and under the Members tab there is a link for MailChimp, enter your name and email and you are set up to receive emails. Michelle asked for membership input for which charities to donate to this holiday season. You can send your chosen charity, name, address, contact person, what the charity does, etc. to Donna Jochim.
Charity: Donna Jochim – 50/50 winners were Bruce Petty (donated back) and John Severs (donated back). Asked for a donation to Bentley’s great granddaughter who passed away after 7 heart surgeries and a heart transplant. Motion made by Ron Mathias and seconded by Shelia Petty. Motion carried. Donation to Honor Flight (Galesburg Corvette Club fund raiser). Motion made by John Severs and seconded by Bill Morrissey IV. Motion carried. Donation to Riverbend Food Pantry. Motion made by Carol Mathias and seconded by Kathy Nelson. Motion carried. Thanked Robbie Bentley for her idea and work on the Christmas in July picnic and those who helped her plan it.
Webmaster: Please use the website. If you have any questions, contact Chuck Hersey (webmaster@mwcorvettes.com). If you have suggestions or ideas for website improvements, please let Chuck know. He is working on an Honor/Memorial/Dedication page that may be on the website soon.
Car Shows: Roger Miller – Car Shows are on the Calendar. There are also links to external sites that list car shows. If you know of any local car shows let Roger know. Absent – No report.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Jim Scranton – Absent – No report
Quartermaster: Kathy Nelson & Rita Painter – Rita thanked the crew on the Christmas in July committee saying it was a really great time. Rita wants your help in remembering who brought in new members that have attended 3-4 Club events. There were some new shirts on display, you can order from Rita or on the website. Asked if any of the women were interested in tank tops, there were a few, so she will try to have a few available at the next meeting.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – Absent – Nothing to report.
Sunshine: Linda Thomsen – Absent, so Butch did the honors. 5 cards were sent out. Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted. Robbie Bentley thanked the Club for the sympathy card which was shown to the rest of their family and thanked all the others involved with the Christmas in July picnic. If you have knowledge of Club members, such as get-wells, deaths, births, etc. please contact Linda.
Photos: Karen Brown – Absent – No report. If you have photos of drive outs or Club events, you can email them to kjbudelierbrown@gmail.com
Old Business: Funds were asked for purchasing a cabinet for Club storage that will be placed at Eriksen’s. Motion made by Steve Kean and seconded by Randy Carlz. Motion carried. Discussion on the remaining money in the Al Fiscus Memorial, the Board of Directors decided to bring up to the membership, to have the remaining amount be distributed to up to 3 qualifying persons, attending a college or trade school. They have to be a Club Member’s relative or an Eriksen’s employees relative to enter the drawing. Their name and relationship to the member/employee, college/trade school they will be attending must be on the form that can be obtained from Erika Walker or Deanna Glossop. The drawing will occur at the October business meeting, and this is a onetime thing. Motion made by Randy Carlz and seconded by Robbie Bentley. Motion carried.
New Business: The Board of Directors met and discussed a small change to the Club Constitution. It is as follows:
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ARTICLE V – OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
section E.
TREASURER – The Treasurer will be in charge of funds of the Club, conduct its banking business and facilitate the audit of all accounts. Any Club expenditures of $100.00 or less will be brought before the Board of Directors for approval before payment. Any Club expenditures in excess of $100.00 will be brought before the general membership for approval before payment. The Treasurer’s records will be presented to the general membership at the next business meeting. Financial activity for Club events requiring extensive resources will comply with the procedures as defined in the Standard Operating Procedures.
The Board of Directors would like to increase the $100.00 amount to $200.00. The inflation costs have gone up enough to consider this amount as reasonable.
Per Constitution rules, this was read at the August 2nd business meeting, is tabled until the next monthly business meeting (September 6th) when it can be voted on.
Les Teplicky is looking to purchase a 2005-2009 convertible Corvette and if you have one for sale you can reach him at 563-359-4898/563-320/4933 or teplickylesd@mchsi.com
Members were asked to help clean up the meeting room and invited to Legends after.
Meeting adjourned at 7:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Severs, Secretary
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 6:30PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
2022 Board of Directors are as follows:
President: Deanna Glossop
Vice-President: Michelle Ingersoll
Secretary: Sue Severs
Treasurer: Sherri Brown
Governor: John Severs
Membership: Gale Brown
Eriksen Rep Erica Walker
Social: Carl Burney
Speed: Butch Thomsen
Communications: Michelle Ingersoll
Charity: Donna Jochim
Chair Persons:
Webmaster: Chuck Hersey
Car Shows: Roger Miller
Publicity: Jean Amato
Parade: Jim Scranton
Quartermaster: Kathy Nelson
Historian: Waldo Arnholz
Sunshine: Linda Thomsen
Photos: Karen Brown