Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
July 2, 2024
President Quint Early called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. There were 26 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..
Reminder to set phones to silent, wear nametags to all Club functions and donate for Birthdays/Anniversaries/No Name Tag at the beginning of the meeting if wishing to do so. Sign-up sheets were passed around, one for Picnic in the Park (who’s attending and what they are bringing as a side dish) and one for Christmas/Awards Banquet (committee and ideas on where to hold the event).
Secretary’s Report: Susan Severs – The minutes will only be posted to the website. The Secretary missed putting in the date of Ethan Ellis’ Graduation party in last month’s minutes under the Social heading, which was June 22nd. All of the other information was there. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Kristin Early and seconded by Jeff Bellmyer. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Carl Burney – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Income was: None. Expense was: Kristin Early-Postage, NCCC Memberships and State of IL Annual Registration Fee. Charity: Income was: 50/50, Auctions and Donations. Expense was: Doulos Global Ministries (Sarah DeFrang). Mentioned that there is still an outstanding check from our Holiday Donations. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Carol Mathias and seconded by Jeff Bellmyer. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: John Severs – Northern Rays Corvette Club and our Club will host a 2-day Low Speed Event in Rantoul, IL. August 24 and 25 this year. Cost and profit will be a 50/50 split. They are more than willing to come here if we have a venue for next year and combine forces to do another 2-day event, which brings more people in, as they only have to travel once. The flier should be up on the NCCC calendar shortly. A block of rooms has been reserved under Mid-West Region Corvette Group at Illini Inn & Suites Rantoul IL. 217-893-1234.
Membership: Kristin Early – If you have a lost or damaged, need a name change on your Club name tag, let Kristin know, she’ll get you a new one. If you have changes (car, plates, address, phone, etc.) let Kristin know so she can update the information. And don’t forget – members can update their information themselves including any updates to your Corvette model, year, color, and license plate. We have 121 members, the newest being Jim and Lisa Miller who have joined, but were unable to attend the meeting. Our guest was Mike Martin from Galesburg who owns a 2023 Red Z06.
Time to start thinking about renewals which are due by the September Club meeting.
Membership contest ends August 31st.
Social: Donna Jochim – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out. July 14 Drive Out heading to Shoe Box and Rookies Fun & Spirits in Wisconsin. Meet at Eldridge Hardee’s 105 S 9th Ave. Eldridge IA. 9:30 am, driver meeting 9:45 am, leave 10 am. July 22 Ice Cream 6:30 pm Country Style/Whitey’s corner 16th St & 23 Ave Moline IL. Bring lawn chair, park in back row next to park. If raining meet at Country Style 3591 Tanglefoot Ln. Bettendorf IA. July 27 Picnic in the Park. Drive out portion leaves Cabo’s 1500 E LeClaire Rd. Eldridge IA. meet at 9:30 am, driver meeting 9:45 am, leave 10 am, arrive Hickory Hills Shelter Scott County Park noon. Club providing chicken and table service, bring a side dish to share, lawn chairs and your beverage of choice (no alcohol per park rules). RSVP Melissa Thorngren or Sherri Brown. August 11 Drive out Tin Roost 840 W Penn St. North Liberty IA. meets at former Ascentra 949 Mississippi View Ct. LeClaire IA 9:30 am, driver meeting 9:45am, leaves 10 am. August 18 Galesburg Corvette Club Fundraiser meets at McDonalds 1800 35th Ave. Moline IL. 10 am, driver meeting 10:15 am, leave 10:30 am. August 24 & 25 two-day Low Speed Event Rantoul Aviation Center 772 E Perimeter Rd. Rantoul IL. August 24 Vettes on the River LeClaire IA. Meet 9 am former Ascentra 949 Mississippi View Ct. if you want to park as a group. Sept. 21 Petty’s Car Show 305 106th Ave W, Milan IL. 2 pm. Taco bar provided, bring a side dish to share, lawn chairs and your beverage of choice. Band playing that evening. October 6 Severs Annual Chili Potluck noon 2990 110th St. Wilton IA. Chili provided, bring a side dish to share, lawn chair and beverage of choice. October 18-20 Winona Weekend leaves Cody Road Coffee 205 S 9th Ave Eldridge IA. driver meeting 8:45 am, leave 9 am. Reservations Plaza Hotel 507-453-0303. May 17-19, 2025, Waterfalls and Wineries Weekend. Reservations Country Inn and Suites Decorah IA. 563-387-9011. Anyone interested in doing a January Cruise? Contact Sean McKay. More info will follow on this.
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer – Report was to repeat what the Governor had to say about the Low-Speed Event in Rantoul IL.
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. If you have information to send out, send an email to Michelle and she will get it sent to the Club members.
Charity: Jan Ebert – 50/50 winners were Melissa Thorngren (and the second one as well, but wanted someone else to win) and Ron Mathias, both donated back to Charity. John Severs asked for a donation to take to the Galesburg Club’s Fundraiser, motion made by Tom Hampton and seconded by Melissa Thorngren. Motion carried. Discussed Year End Donations, not as much $ to be able to give out this year. Ideas for year-end donations contact Jan Ebert. Auction items C6 windshield sunshade went to Del Traub and an NHRA autographed piston from Anton Brown car went to Patric Nichols.
Webmaster: Chuck Hersey – Please use the website (https://mwcorvettes.com/). If you have any questions contact Chuck Hersey (webmaster@mwcorvettes.com). If you have suggestions or ideas for website improvements, please let Chuck know. F.Y.I. Members are able to update information in your user profile including information on your Corvette such as Model, Year, Color, and License Plate #.
Car Shows: Jeff Bellmyer – Car Shows are on the Mid-West Corvettes Calendar on the. There are also links to external sites that list car shows. If you know of any local car shows let Jeff know. July 13 Mills Cruise In and Sept. 21. July 21 Durant IA. July 27 Camanche IA. July 31 Low Moor IA.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Jim Scranton – July 4 possible 1 open spot for Corvette in Bettendorf parade. Mike Alvarado is leading as Jim will be gone. August 9 Tug Fest Parade in LeClaire. Contact Jim for info.
Quartermaster: Rita Painter and Patti Bellmyer – an order will be placed soon. If you want to order something, contact Rita or Patti.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – Nothing to report.
Sunshine: Cindy Kuehner – Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted. If you have knowledge of Club members, such as get-wells, deaths, births, etc. please contact Cindy. 2 cards were sent.
Photos: Karen Brown – If you have photos of drive outs or Club events, you can email them to kjbudelierbrown@gmail.com
Old Business: None
New Business: Jeff and Patti Bellmyer bought former members Denny/Rosie Meyer’s C6 and took it to Bloomington Gold. It received a Gold Certification! Congratulations! The cars next journey will be in November when it is going to McCormick Place. Jeff thanked Del for being there to help keep him calm and occupied.
Everyone asked to help clean up the meeting room and invited to Luli’s afterward.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Severs, Secretary
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 6:30PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
2024 Board of Directors are as follows:
President: Quint Early
Vice-President: Michelle Ingersoll
Secretary: Sue Severs
Treasurer: Carl Burney
Governor: John Severs
Membership: Kristin Early
Eriksen Rep Erica Walker
Social: Donna Jochim
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer
Communications: Michelle Ingersoll
Charity: Jan Ebert
Chair Persons:
Webmaster: Chuck Hersey
Car Shows: Jeff Bellmyer
Publicity: Open Position
Parade: Jim Scranton
Quartermaster: Rita Painter and Patti Bellmyer
Historian: Waldo Arnholz
Sunshine: Cindy Kuehner
Photos: Karen Brown