Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
5/5/26
President Patric Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:38PM. There were 57 members present and 2 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 going around for Dinner Club, Breakfast Club November open, drive outs, Wisconsin trip.
Secretary’s Report: Jan Ebert – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Sue Severs and seconded by Quint Early. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer’s Report: Carl Burney – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Summary: April balance in main account is $5,046.73. Charity account: Balance is $1,466.92. Motion to accept Treasurer’s summary made by Sherri Brown, second by Bill Ingersoll; motion carried.
Governor’s Report: Roger Miller – At the Feb. Governor’s meeting, a proposed Standing Rule was brought to the floor. If passed, it would require a surcharge or head tax of twenty-five cents per entrant, per event, and workers, paid to NCCC for the purpose of financing the year-end competition awards. Only 10 percent of members participate in competition events. In our Regional meeting on Saturday morning, Dale Samuelson, our Regional Executive, asked for a show of hands and all but a couple of Governors were not in favor of this. I spoke up and stated that I looked at this proposal as coming out of the host clubs’ profits. For example, our recent Rallye with four events would have us owing $1.00 for everyone participating in all four events. For those not participating, but working, we would owe $.25 per event. Since we have a wedding to attend in Shelbyville, IL, on Saturday afternoon, I was unable to attend the NCCC meeting. Dale was going to use my proxy vote to vote no on this proposal.
I have only 2 bi-folds left from the NCCC which described what NCCC is about. Work is being done to update this bi-fold to explain more about the NCCC.
There are now 217 clubs in the NCCC with a total of 14,715 members. It was interesting to find out that two clubs that dropped out of the NCCC are now in the process of rejoining due to its insurance coverage.
2026 Convention is in Syracuse, NY. Only a limited time to register if you are interested in going. 2027 Convention will be in Bowling Breen and 2028 Convention will be in Waco, TX.
Each person must sign a waiver. Spouses/SO cannot sign for you.
A Federal Grant was given to remove concrete at the Rantoul Airport which is a popular spot for low-speed events. Many clubs are having a difficult time finding locations for low-speed events.
Jean Castle (spelling?), for NCCC, checked with five different insurance companies and they are all saying they can’t beat the deal we have with Legacy.
Membership: Cindy Kuehner – If you have a lost or damaged, need a name change on your Club name tag, let Cindy know, she’ll get you a new one. If you have changes (car, plates, address, phone, etc.) let Cindy 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. Randy and Susan Wentz, new members, 2017 Stingray coupe, white. Dennis Hanser: 1962 convertible Corvette and now a new 2026 C8, application turned in. Total membership before these new members was at 101.
Social: Kristyn Early – We welcome and encourage all members to take an active role to plan and lead 1 drive out.
Ozark trip had several members as car show winners. May drive out led by Severs. Dinner Club becomes Ice Cream Run, May 20, at Whitey’s. Breakfast Club needs June through September and then November and December. Drive outs: June and July taken care of and May 17 was still open. June drive out to Knoxville with Jeff and Patti Bellmyer. July 11 and 12 is low speed event. August 30 is picnic in the park. Beartooth is August with 10 cars so far. LaCrosse fall drive out sign-up sheet went around with only 10 rooms reserved. Galesburg Corvette Club: Cars and Coffee at Yemm Chevrolet on June 20 from 9-1. Car Day/Fun Day at Petty’s on Saturday, September 12, starts at 1:00 p.m.; band plays from 2-6; taco bar; BYOB. Our Club’s car show is October 3. Chili and potluck at John and Severs’ October 4. Awards banquet: just start thinking about if you’d like to be one of the organizers. Look at our Facebook page for event details.
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer – Knoxville Iowa Sprint Car Races Drive out June 6 & 7, 2026. Low speed on July 11-12 at Isle of Capri. Volunteer sign-up sheet at June’s meeting. Maybe do a dinner and reserve a restaurant for that night.
Communications: Jeff Olson – Reminder emails are sent at least 1 per week. If you are not getting these, contact Jeff and he 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 to sign up to receive emails.
Charity: Patti Bellmyer- Thank you from Fay Anderson for Denny Waddell’s funeral memorial. Kathy Ramp, owner of the miniature Corvette, was present and gave a talk about it. 1966 Corvette coupe, was given it in July 1967 by her uncle, money made from this auctioned item will go to an organization involving veterans. Her uncle, Frank McLaughlin, was killed in action in Vietnam. Jeff Olson makes a great auctioneer and bidding was furious. Kevin Koehler was the winner of this Corvette and an apple pie made by Jeff Olson; $350 was the winning bid and the proceeds go to veterans. Voting on which organization it is to go to will be done at the June meeting. Jeff Olson also made a strawberry pie and a coconut cream pie. 50/25/25 raffle: $23 to Marie Foster and $23 to Julie Nelson. Coconut cream pie was auctioned by Jeff Olson and won by Debi McKay. Strawberry pie raffle was won by Jeff Bellmyer.
Webmaster: Jess Toth – Please use the club’s website (https://mwcorvettes.com/). If you have any questions contact Jess at webmaster@mwcorvettes.com. If you have suggestions or ideas for website improvements, please let Jess 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. Patrick won two awards on the same day. There are dozens of car shows going on; every weekend as something.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Open Position
Quartermaster: Rita Painter – talked about 65th anniversary shirts and would sell for 1/2 price if new members are interested.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – 66th anniversary is this month. If you need history, it is on the club’s website.
Sunshine: Gail Olson – Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted. Sympathy card to Kathy Earnest on death of parent and a retirement card to Sean McKay.
Photos: Open Position
Old Business: Club’s car show will be October 3. Del Traub and Terry Johnson hope to make $2,000. Corvettes only. A lot of help from members is needed to make this a success. Name of car show: Denny Waddell Memorial All Corvette Show. Money raised will go to St. Jude’s. Shirts are being discussed. Classes of cars C1-C8. Six classes are filled. C3 is open. 66 cars were at last year’s show; let’s try for 150 this year. Discussion regarding food at the show and who would like it have a fund-raiser. Bruce Petty will ask about it. Flyers need to be done.
New Business: Drive out schedules: please volunteer to lead. It’s Donna Jochim’s 15th anniversary of being a Mid-West Corvettes Club member and the 5th anniversary of Carl and she being together.
Respectfully submitted,
Jan Ebert, Secretary
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 6:30PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
2025 Board of Directors are as follows:
President: Patric Nichols
Vice-President: Jeff Olson
Secretary: Jan Ebert
Treasurer: Carl Burney
Governor: Roger Miller
Membership: Cindy Kuehner
Eriksen Rep Erica Walker
Social: Kristin Early
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer
Communications: Jeff Olson
Charity: Patty Bellmyer
Chair Persons:
Webmaster: Jess Toth
Car Shows: Jeff Bellmyer
Publicity: Open Position
Parade: Open Position
Quartermaster: Rita Painter
Historian: Waldo Arnholz
Sunshine: Gail Olson
Photos: Open Position