Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
August 6, 2024
President Quint Early called the meeting to order at 6:33PM. There were 40 members present and 0 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.
Secretary’s Report: Susan Severs – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Mistakes in last month minutes were under guests present, there was only 1 guest so should not have been plural and under Car Shows the sentence stating “on the MWC calendar on the”, insert the word website before the end of the sentence. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Bill Ingersoll and seconded by Robbie Bentley. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Carl Burney – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Income was: none. Expense was: Team 218 Web Service. Charity: Income was: 50/50, Auction and Donations. Expense was: Safe Kids QC. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Jeff Olson and seconded by Barb Huff. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: John Severs – National Convention 2025 will be in Wisconsin Dells and Lake Delton area August 17-22. Auto cross and high-speed events will be at America’s Park of Speed (Road America) Elkhart Lake WI and Drag events will be at Rock Falls Raceway Eau Claire WI. Our Club and Northern Ray Club will host a 2 day Low Speed event in Rantoul IL. August 24 and 25. Checked out Bettendorf High School parking lot and thinks it could work for next year here. Mike Alvarado spoke about there being around 40 cars that attend in Rantoul and helpers are always needed, so if you can help, please do. Contact John about the details. Will check into trading the August weekend next year so that it doesn’t interfere with Vettes on the River.
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. Newest members Lisa and Jim Miller were at the meeting, they own a 2010 silver Grand Sport. We have 121 members. The Membership contest ends at the end of the month. 2025 dues need to be in by the September meeting or there is the late fee added on.
Social: Donna Jochim – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out. August 9 Tug Fest Parade, LeClaire IA. arrive before 5:30pm Contact Jim Scranton. August 11 Tin Roost drive out meets former Ascentra 949 Mississippi View Ct. LeClaire IA. 9:30 am, leave 10 am. August 18 Galesburg Fundraiser drive out meets McDonalds 1800 35th Ave Moline IL 10 am, leaves 10:30 am. August 24-25 Low Speed at Rantoul IL. 772 E Perimeter Rd. 8:30 am on the 24th and 8:45 am on the 25th, contact Jeff Bellmyer for info. August 26 Ice Cream Whitey’s and Country Style corner of 16th St and 23rd Ave. Moline IL. 6:30. September 8 Open Drive meet at former Ascentra 949 Mississippi View Ct. 9:30 am, leave 10 am. September 21 Petty’s Car Show 305 106th Ave W Milan IL. 2pm. Taco bar provided, bring side dish to share, camp chair and beverage of choice. Band at 4 pm. October 6 Severs Chili Pot Luck at noon. 2990 110th St. Wilton IA. Chili provided, bring a side dish to share, camp chair and your beverage of choice. October 18-20 Winona Weekend meet Cody Road Coffee 205 S 9th Ave. Eldridge IA 8:45 am, leave 9 am. Cruise anyone? Contact Sean McKay, planning for 6 day cruise in January. May 17-19 2025 Waterfalls and Wineries weekend. 2 night stay Country Inn and Suites Decorah IA. 563-387-9011 reserve under Mid West Corvette Club.
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer – Low Speed event August 24-25 in Rantoul IL. Could use some course workers to help. if you want to stay, block of rooms under Mid West Region Corvette Group at Illini Inn and Suites Rantoul IL. 217-893-1234.
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 anything you want sent out, email Michelle and she will get it to the members.
Charity: Jan Ebert – 50/50 winners were Roger Miller and Patti Bellmyer (donated back). Peach pie went to Kristin Early and Apple pie went to Jeff Bellmyer. Safe Kids QCA check from end of year donations was not received so a new check was written and received a Thank You card from them as well.
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 Website. There are also links to external sites that list car shows. If you know of any local car shows let Jeff know. Jeff stated that everyone missed a great car show in Bishop Hill. Colona IL car show August 10. Peoria car show August 17. VOTR August 24. Jeff will go in at open so if you want to meet him about 7-7:30 give him a shout and meet up. Another group is meeting former Ascentra 949 Mississippi View Ct LeClaire IA at 9 am.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Jim Scranton – Tug Fest LeClaire IA. Parade at 6 pm. If interested contact Jim.
Quartermaster: Rita Painter and Patti Bellmyer – Nothing new. Some gently used clothing for Charity donations. Rita is selling a set of black C8 wheels, tires have about 2000 miles on them, if interested contact Rita. Since Rita won’t be doing the Low Speed this year, she made a donation to go into the Main checking account.
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 this past month.
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: Christmas/Awards Banquet December 15th to be held at Lavender Crest Winery Colona IL. 11 am to 3 pm. Cost is $38 per person (which includes the room rental) and a motion for the $500 deposit (used towards the end cost) was made by Jeff Olson and seconded by Quint Early. Motion carried. Galesburg Club is looking into a Tail of the Dragon trip, thinking September 2025. John Severs will keep in contact with them on this.
Members asked to help clean up the meeting room and invited to Luli’s for a meal.
Adjourn 7:35 pm.
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