Mid-West Corvettes, Inc.
Secretary’s Report
March 6, 2007
President Ron Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Ben Woolley reported on the status of our accounts. Bills were presented for Keokuk Trophy for rally plaques, Sunshine and for internet service. He received dues from new members, and money from the company store. A motion was made and seconded to pay the bills. Motion carried.
Governor’s Report: Walt Zachmeyer reported that the NCCC quarterly meeting was held in St. Louis last month. He will report on the meeting details next month. Walt and Don completed and distributed the flyer for the MWCC Triple Rally to be held April 1.
We will have the July 29 Autocross at The Mark and need to get the location secured and obtain insurance for the event.
Social: The Bowling Green drive is May 3-5, reservations should be made as soon as possible. There is interest in extending this trip to go to Nashville. Dave Chambers has ten rooms reserved at the Grand Old Opry Hotel in Nashville. Please contact Dave as soon as possible if you plan on going to Nashville.
The Great River Spring Drive to Hannibal is May 18-20. Contact Ron Johnson for hotel information. We plan on leaving about 9:30 Friday morning, having lunch at Muddy’s in Burlington and return on Sunday.
The next social event will be hosted by Bud and Sheila Jones and Jerry and Sandy Paskvan on April 28. It will be held at Jones’ house in Eldridge and they will e-mail directions and details at a later date. Please e-mail Jones or Paskvans if you plan on coming. As soon as specific dates are available for the May, August, and September socials, please advise Walt so he can add it to the calendar.
Speed: Don VanDeWoestyne encouraged good attendance at the April 1 Rally as this can be a major fundraiser for our club. This will be a three-event rally, including distance, gimmick rallies and poker. You can sign up for one or all events. Cost is $10 per car per event or $25 for all three events. It will start at Eriksens with registration starting at 9:00 Sunday morning, followed by a drivers’ meeting. The rally is not limited to Corvettes. A brochure is on the website.
Car Show: No car shows in March. Neal Schroder gave us the 2007 Quad Cities Cruisers Cruise-In schedule:
Saturday, April 21 at South Park, 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 19 at South Park, 6 to 10
Sunday, June 10 at South Park, Cruisers Open Run Car Show, 8 to 4
Saturday, July 14 Cruise-In at Bettendorf Maid-Rite (or possibly South Park), 6 to 10
Saturday, August 4 Cruise-In at Bettendorf Maid-Rite (or possibly South Park), 6 to 10
Saturday, September 22 at South Park, 6 to 10
Saturday, October 13 at South Park 6 to 10
Bloomington Gold will be June 14-17 at St. Charles, IL. Fee is set at $15 if you drive your Corvette or $17 if a non-Corvette. Auction starts at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, 3:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. on Sunday. Auction on Friday is $20K minimum, on Saturday is $75K minimum and on Sunday, no minimum.
Historian: No report.
Parades: No report.
Quartermaster: Scott Fleming displayed new denim shirts, and a replenished supply of other shirts and hats. Scott donated 20 Corvette hats to the club. A committee will be deciding on more new spring items and Scott will get them ordered.
Charity: Cindy Johnson held two 50/50 drawings for the charity fund, both won by Donna Chambers. Donna returned her winnings to the charity fund. Cindy reported that she contributed money to the New Kingdom Trailriders, Make A Wish and to Doug Hintz, a local car painter, suggested by Denny Waddell.
Membership: Walt reported we have four new members and a return of an old member as of this meeting. This brings the total MWCC membership to 130.
Welcome to:
Doug and Beth Randleman. They live in Muscatine and have a 1999 red coupe.
Phil and Paula Roberts. They live in LeClaire and have a 2007 red coupe.
Larry Tucker has returned to the QC area. Larry has a 1987 white coupe.
Guests at tonight’s meeting were Bruce Petty and Jay Shearer.
Sunshine: Mary Boyd reported that 9 birthday cards were sent out in the month of February.
Publicity: No report.
Webmaster: Walt Zachmeyer reported that he has updated the website and added pictures from the banquet. He also updated the officer’s list, activity list and calendar.
Old Business: Denny reported on our visit to the Mopar and 70’s Automobilia Museum in Coal Valley on February 18. Greg and Kathy Moseley have collected 30 race-oriented and beautifully restored cars and rooms of memorabilia. The club had a good turnout and it was very enjoyable. If there is continued interest, we may plan on visiting again, perhaps include a picnic and drive out.
New Business: We had 57 members in attendance, plus two guests.
A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 PM. Motion carried.
Ron invited everyone to City Limits.
Respectfully submitted,
Sandy Paskvan, Secretary
MEETINGS ARE HELD AT 7:00 PM ON THE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH.