Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
December 3, 2024
President Quint Early called the meeting to order at 6:30PM. There were 31 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 sheet was passed for the Club’s 65th Anniversary in May for Chairperson and committee and for the 2025 Dinners/Ice Cream socials. Reminder that the Awards Banquet is December 15th at Lavender Crest in Colona IL. from 11am to 3 pm.
Secretary’s Report: Susan Severs – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Sherri Brown and seconded by Kristin Early. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Carl Burney – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Income was: Dividend, 2025 Membership Renewals and Awards Dinner Reservations. Expense was: Office Supplies, Awards Dinner Expenses and 2025 Web Service Contract. Charity: Income was: 50/50, Auctions and donations. Expense was: 2024 Christmas Charity Donations. Motion to accept Treasurer’s report made by Carol Mathias and seconded by Sean McKay. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: John Severs – Spring Ralley date changed to April 6th and Low Speed date changed to July 12-13. Camp chair (State Farm) was left at the Chili Potluck, if it’s yours contact John.
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. Deanna Glossip’s granddaughter was our visitor. Member total going into 2025 is 98, 12 Lifetime and 6 Honorary.
Social: Donna Jochim – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out. Dec. 15th Annual Banquet/Christmas Party 11am to 3pm. at Lavender Crest Winery 5401 US 6 Colona IL. Jan. 12-18 Western Caribbean Carnival Cruise contact Sean McKay for details. April 24-26 Lake of the Ozarks Weekend Margaritaville Lake Resort 573-348-3131 for reservations contact Sean McKay for details. Looking at May 4th for the Club’s 65th Anniversary party. May 17-19 Waterfalls and Wineries Weekend Country Inn and Suites 563-387-9011 for reservations contact Ingersoll’s or Severs for information. Sean McKay is looking at going to the Black Hills trip which is July 16-20th, if interested contact Sean for information. Sept. 11-14 Vettes VS. The Dragon trip from Galesburg Corvette Club contact Donna Jochim for information.
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer – Nothing to report.
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. Jeff Olson sent out the “Things to Remember” email so he could see how to do things as he will be taking over the Vice President/Communications spot in 2025. Michelle said he did good!
Charity: Jan Ebert – 50/50 winners were Kristin Early and Carol Mathias, who both donated back to Charity. Auction items were a C7 Grand Sport license plate frame, a Christmas decoration centerpiece – neither one was bid on. Apple Pie made by Cindy Kuehner’s daughter; winning bid went to Rita Painter. Held a cookie exchange and all leftover was offered to the members who didn’t participate, free will donation going to Charity.
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. Merry Christmas.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Jim Scranton – Absent, no report.
Quartermaster: Rita Painter and Patti Bellmyer – looking at shirts for 65th Anniversary. Plan to go with a moisture wicking shirt like the one from the 60th. Colors were discussed and from show of hands, most were interested in a gray.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – Nothing to report. John Severs had a binder with photos from 2013 he gave to Waldo.
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. 1 card was sent.
Photos: Karen Brown – If you have photos of drive outs or Club events, you can email them to kjbudelierbrown@gmail.com
Old Business: After nominations, some ideas from members were brought up. Meeting changes were a couple, with changing the time from 6:30 to 6pm. Of those attending most wanted to stay with the 6:30 time. Suggestions of standing up when talking to be heard better. PA system could be used (most said no to the PA). Membership rates, raise the rate to $75 for single and $100 for couple membership, most members were against raising the rates, thought it would keep some from joining or renewing. Deanna Glossip brought up that a Club should have a budget and stick to it. Drive Outs, only have 1 per month from May thru October. Most members were not in favor of this. If you have any input to these subjects, you can contact any Board member.
New Business: None.
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