Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
May 3, 2022
President Denny Waddell called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.. There were 60 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..
The Club had cake and ice cream celebrating the 62nd Anniversary of the Mid-West Corvette Club.
Vice President Deanna Glossop directed the meeting as Denny had no voice.
Board members read the following statement from Denny to the Club:
Hello everyone and Happy 62nd Anniversary from us. This is a very special anniversary for me. After my membership dating back to 1965, and having held every other office, sometimes multiple times, I’m finally your President. Sure, I’ve turned down the nominations several times. I just wanted to have fun with no strings attached, just like most of us. Well, I was wrong. With this fantastic Board of Directors, I really am just a pointer. You do this and you do that, and they not only do it, they do it without hesitancy and thoroughly. I’ve said before, a newly seated President might sometimes get a new Corvette to use for a year. Well I picked up my new C8 the first of December, just in time for my very first meeting. And I’m pretty sure I’ll still be driving it at the end of the year. Thank you God, Tom or both. I’ll take very good care of it.
Now a little bit of history to refresh members and educate new members: NCCC was established in 1959, Mid-West Corvettes was established in 1960, MWC joined the NCCC in the early 1960’s, MWC and NCCC accepted me in 1965.
I’ve seen our original membership grow and shrink, from a low of 7 members to sometimes just over 200 and now about 130 members. MWC has had 5 sponsors, Mills Chevrolet in Moline, Warren Chevrolet in East Moline and Eriksen’s in Milan(through 3 different owner/operator dealers). All 3 dealerships were great for MWC and generous too.
It’s all true, we came for the cars and we stayed for the people.
And my special thanks goes out to our Charity fund. We’ve helped out children and anyone needing a hand up. Back in the day our charity of choice was Spinabifita and branched out from there.
Thanks to all for being so loyal and active to MWC and NCCC. And I’m sorry I had to not speak. My voice today isn’t strong to make the PA system work. Hopefully it will next time. Denny
Secretary’s Report: Susan Severs – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Linda Thomsen and seconded by Robbie Bentley. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Sherri Brown – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Credits were: new members, Rallye checks and dividend. Debits were: Butch Thomsen-Rallye expense, Sharon Langel-Spring Bash expense, Charles Ellis-membership reimbursement-replaces lost check, NCCC dues for Hensons, Muellers,Boemecke,Ebert and Sours and Luke Friedline- Jonah donation. Charity: Credits were: 50/50, No Name Tag, Birthdays and Anniversaries and Spring Bash proceeds. Debits were: none. Savings Account Main and Charity: remained the same. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Carol Mathias and seconded by John Severs. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: John Severs – Asked if there was anyone who did not get their copy of Blue Bars Magazine and if they wanted one. Kathy Nelson was the only one and also asked about not getting the NCCC emails. John will check on that.
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. Happy Anniversary to the Club and having cake and ice cream. We have 130 members newest being, Hensons, Muellers, Boemecke, Ebert, Sours and Johnson. Ingersolls asked to nominate Randy and Jane Huber as Honorary members of the Club who were actively involved in the growth and direction of the Club during their 15-year membership, holding Board offices, created and led Vettes on the River and even though they have relocated they still share administrative experiences with members when asked and continue to support Club requests for designs, banners, book covers and historic photos. Per the Club Constitution, this will be voted on in November. Gale discussed Corvette Adventures and Rita Painters monetary offer for bringing in new members. Doug Wolmack was our visitor, he owns a 2008 Crystal Red Metallic Corvette. Will be adding Thorngren’s C8 to the in-car list and will have all updates done to lists in about a week.
Social: Carl Burney – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out. May 10th Dinner at Sippi’s in Davenport IA at 6pm. May 14th is Petty’s Garage Day 11 am – 11 pm. in Milan IL. May 15th Drive out to Camp Courageous car show. May 24th Breakfast QC Pancake House in Rock Island IL. at 9am. June 4th is an Open Drive out. June 15th instead of dinner we are switching to ice cream spots, meet at Cones on the Corner in E. Moline IL at 6:30pm. June 29th Breakfast at The Diner in Davenport IA. at 9am. July 24th Christmas in July picnic is being planned and will be a drive out to Scott County Park. Fall overnight trips were discussed. Michelle Ingersoll talked about the Waterfalls and Wineries trip September 17,18 and 19th. Rooms are blocked under MWC and the phone number is 563-387-9011 Country Inn and Suites Decorah IA. Rick Sherman talked about the Winnona MN trip October 14,15 and 16th. Rooms are blocked under MWC at the Plaza Hotel and the phone number is 507-453-0303.
Speed: Butch Thomsen – 14 cars with 7 being from out of town attended the Spring Rallye. Thanked Eriksen’s and Luli’s. The Low-Speed event is being reworked as we currently have no venue. Other places are being checked into in hopes to hold the event. As we don’t want to give up the date it may be replaced this year with another Rallye. More information to follow.
Communications: Deanna Glossop – You should be getting regular emails, if not go to the website and under the Members tab is MailChimp, this is where you can add your email. If you have questions or need help, contact Deanna and she will guide you through it. Asked for a member to volunteer to be the go-to person for putting photos on the website. Karen Brown volunteered. Thank you, Karen.
Charity: Donna Jochim – 50/50 winners were Cindy Kuehner and John Severs (donated back). Several items were auctioned, chocolate creme pie went to Bruce Petty, 2- fudge one going to Carl Burney, the other to Rick Sherman and a picnic caddy going to Rita Painter. New information, no more than 3 items to auction per meeting and those bringing an auction item will receive 50/50 tickets. A motion to help Gerry Wood (took Club’s 60th Anniversary photo) with medical expenses was made by Fay Anderson and seconded by Sharon Morrissey. Motion carried. A motion to help with expenses for Robbie Bentley’s 9-month-old great-granddaughter who needs a heart transplant was made by Deanna Glossop and seconded by Carol Mathias. Motion carried.
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.
Car Shows: Roger Miller – Links on the website! If you know of any local car shows let Roger know.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Jim Scranton – Jim talked about May 29th parade in Colona IL., May 30th in in Erie IL. which the Kamps are going to so if you want to join them meet at the former Ascentra Credit Union in LeClaire IA at 9am., June 4th in Blue Grass IA. and July 4th Bettendorf. If interested in any of these talk with Jim.
Quartermaster: Kathy Nelson & Rita Painter – Had samples to show and discuss the ordering. Some are for sale at the meetings. New item is hats. A motion for a clothing sample allotment was made by Sherri Brown and seconded by Robbie Bentley. Motion carried.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – Nothing to report.
Sunshine: Linda Thomsen -3 cards were sent this past month. Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted. If you have knowledge of Club members, such as get-wells, deaths, births, etc. please contact Linda.
Old Business: Memorial Brick for Al Fiscus – will discuss next month as we were running long on the meeting time.
New Business: No new business. Asked members to help clean up meeting room and invited to Legends afterwards. Adjourned at 7:50pm.
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: Denny Wadell
Vice-President: Deanna Glossop
Secretary: Sue Severs
Treasurer: Sherri Brown
Governor: John Severs
Membership: Gale Brown
Eriksen Rep Erica Walker
Social: Carl Burney
Speed: Butch Thomsen
Communications: Deanna Glossop
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