Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
3/3/25
President Patric Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:34PM. There were 37 members present and 0 guests. President Patric Nichols called the meeting to order at 6:34PM. There were 37 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.
Patric passed around clipboards with sign-up sheets for various activities. Please sign up to be a hostess for one or more events.
The Board has a vacancy. The Social Director position is open. Please see any of the Board members about this.
Committee vacancies: Publicity, Parade, and Photos.
Secretary’s Report: Jan Ebert – The minutes will only be posted to the website. Motion to accept the Minutes as submitted was made by Kristyn Early, second by Marie Foster. Motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report: Carl Burney – Passed a current Club’s balance sheet around for members to see. Summary: February balance in main account is $5,973.67. Charity account: Balance is $1,622.13. Motion to accept Treasurer’s summary made by Ron Mathias, second by Sue Severs. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: Roger Miller – Do we want a garage tour this year; discussion; yes, we do. Possibilities of stops are: Del Traub, Bruce Petty, John Severs. Who else is interested in being a host/hostess?
Volunteers are needed for low speed.
Three NCCC members asked for information on Club Rallye and creating a flyer; sent it to them.
Governors’ meeting: standing rules, surcharge or “head” tax per entrant per event and the dollar are going to NCCC. After a lengthy discussion at the meeting, it was tabled until May governors’ meeting. Discussion regarding this and what do we think about it; we just had dues increase. It will fund end-of-year awards.
Discussion about getting points every time you volunteer to help at events. Four events at Low Speed. Seven events each day: Saturday and Sunday for other events. Comment was made that maybe could charge extra if you want to compete.
National Convention 20025 in Wisconsin cleared $7,040 after expenses. Goal was to break even as this is what happened in the past. Next Convention will be in Syracuse, NY; 179 are already signed up for it; that date is June 20-27, 2026. National Convention 2027: Bowling Green: factory, track, museum, high speed and slow speed events are planned.
There are 215 clubs in the NCCC as some have dropped out. Struggling with what is our message about NCCC. 13,855 total members and we have lost 700+ this past year. You Tube links on the website for NCCC.
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.
Currently MWC has 102 members; Six new since 1/1/26. Brian Raffel (spelling?) and Chris joined last month; new tonight Steve Meier who has had a Corvette since 1969. Visiting: Steven Abram (spelling?)
Social: Open position; please consider stepping up to fill this position. Carl Burney gave this update: potluck and euchre at Donna’s March 14. Bob and Cathy Nelson back in QCA for a visit. Several trips this summer: Lake of the Ozarks Driveout, Corvettes in Paradise is April 23 – 26, 2025. Beartooth Highway Driveout is August 18-24, 2026
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer – Allan Fiscus Memorial Spring Rallye on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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.
New members: we have a sheet with information regarding radios, etc. for driveouts.
Charity: Patti Bellmyer- Thank you notes received from various recipients; available to you to read at her table.
50/50 winners of $18 each: Rita Painter and John Severs. Lemon Meringue Pie was won by Patti Bellmyer. This pie brought in $100!!!
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. There are also links to external sites that list car shows. If you know of any local car shows let Jeff know.
Veterans Car Club at Mississippi Valley Fair grounds March 27-29. Mid-Illinois Corvette Club car show in Washington, Illinois, on May 30, 2026.
Publicity: Open position
Parades: Open Position
Quartermaster: Rita Painter – nothing new to report; didn’t sell anything. She has gray shirts and Club shirts; hats, sweatshirts, can get anything you want. Thank you from Rita for the MWCC card she received for her hand surgery.
Historian: Waldo Arnholz – Not present.
Sunshine: Gail Olson. Report by Jeff Olson: Birthdays and Anniversaries were noted. Two cards sent for surgeries and a thinking of you card for a member in hospice.
Photos: Open Position
Old Business: C8 owners: talk to Jeff Olson about a cheaper fix for if/when your batter goes dead. March dinner at Coastal Del Mar, hosted by Quinto and Kristyn Early. Thank you to Carl and Donna for last month’s Dinner Club with six from Galesburg club attending.
New Business: Bylaws are to be reviewed early in the fiscal year; they were recently revised; at our Board meeting just before this meeting, discussed and nothing new needs to be done. Motion by Sean McKay, second by Del Traub, motion accepted as they are.
Volunteers needed to lead annual picnic. Asking for a committee to plan this and a drive out if one is wanted. Last year Jeff and Gail Olsen organized the picnic part; there was not a drive out. We had catered food, pies, set $ amount to pay and you only needed to bring your drink. Jeff Olson will reserve the shelter for this year; who will step up to organize/lead this annual event?
For MWC’s 65th anniversary car show, the benefit was for St. Jude hospital. This year’s car show needs another volunteer to lead that, not Sean McKay as he retires in 30 days and they plan to travel. Theme will be needed, car show committee needed to plan and execute this. Sean will pass along his notes. Discussion; this is tabled until the April meeting.
Meeting adjourned 7:35 p.m.
Final thoughts: Sharon Langel is in hospice; battling cancer for over five years; Denny Waddell, one of the founding members of this club, is at home on hospice; our sympathy to Sean McKay on the passing of his father.
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: Donna Jochim
Speed: Jeff Bellmyer
Communications: Jeff Olson
Charity: Jan Ebert
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