Cedar Rapids Corvette Club B e y o n d t h e G l a s s February, 2017

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1 Cedar Rapids Corvette Club B e y o n d t h e G l a s s February, 2017 From the President A Thank you goes out to VP Diane for conducting the January meeting. Linda and I took a 12 day, 4,100 mile loop through Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. We had a great time in spite of some cool, windy, and sometimes snowy weather. The 51 degree temp with 20 mph winds did not keep me out of the pool in Tempe AZ the locals wearing heavy coats looked on in disbelief. Linda and I also did some disc sledding on the sand dunes at White Sands National Monument in New Mexico and enjoyed 80 degree temps with sunny skies for two days as we explored the Alamo and Riverwalk area of San Antonio. As some of you may recall, February is the anniversary month for the founding of the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club back in This was just ten years after the memorable year of 1953 which included such epic events as the introduction of the first Corvette, Swanson s sold their first TV dinner and the birth of your current club President. The club is now 54 years old and even though Linda and I have been members for only 8 of those years, we have really enjoyed our time as part of the CRCC family. We have met so many nice people and made new friendships. We have enjoyed club dinner cruises, Camp Courageous and leaf cruises as well as other events such as our annual smoked meat picnic, and the Halloween and Christmas parties. We are also glad to help out with homecoming parades and the car show each year. We have taken Corvette trips with our CRCC friends to Kentucky (Corvette factory, Museum, Bourbon Trail, Mammoth Cave) and also South Dakota (Badlands, Black Hills, Devil s Tower WY.) Linda and I feel that joining the CRCC really has made Corvette ownership so much more than just having a fun and exciting car to drive. Participating in the CRCC adds a whole new dimension of Corvette ownership with rewards of friendships, memories and community service. It s a lifestyle more than a car. Not many clubs last for 54 years. It is the people of this club willing to participate, volunteer, and do the work that keeps it going year after year for decades. I feel these same people are likely the ones who enjoy their club experience the most. At our 2017 Officer Transition meeting it was agreed that some form of recognition for years of membership in the club should be adopted. A committee will be formed to work on this. Stay tuned. While some of our members hide out in Arizona, Texas and Florida, we continue to be treated to a relatively mild winter. The days are definitely getting longer and in theory the worst of winter should be behind us. We will still have some weather setbacks, but its enduring winter that makes springtime and getting that Corvette out again more enjoyable. Safe travels and stay warm, Chris February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 1

2 Approval of Treasurer s Report January 19 th Meeting Minutes In the absence of President Chris Thompson, Vice President Diane Bowen called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Vice President Diane Bowen welcomed members and shared a commercial to encourage everyone to think about running for an office next year. There were 32 members in attendance. Good and Wellness: Bob Bowen shared an update on Terry Kocher. Vice President Diane Bowen thanked Jim McLaughlin for setting up the dinner at Bistro on the River Thursday, January 10 th. There were 24 members that attended. Approval of the Nov. meeting minutes Vice President Diane Bowen asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of the November 17, 2016 meeting. Vice President Diane Bowen called for a motion to approve the November 2016 meeting minutes as presented. A motion was made by Paul Hildebrand and was seconded by Malinda Finley to approve the November 2016 meeting minutes as presented. The motion passed. Secretary Lori Brendes reported that she sent sympathy cards to member JB Baker for the passing of his mother with a memorial from the club, and to former member Vickie Rickels for the passing of her mother. She also sent a get-well card to Terry Kocher who fell and broke his ankle. Treasurer Larry Bushaw presented the December/January financial report. Vice President Diane Bowen called for a motion to approve the December/January 2017 financial report as presented. A motion was made by Dave Bauer and was seconded by Karla McMurrin to approve the December/January financial report as presented. The motion passed. Webmaster Larry Bushaw shared he is receiving information for the club calendar. Please check out the website frequently because there are always new things being added. Vice President Diane Bowen shared she is working with Pat McGrath to get speakers, slides, DVDs, etc. to present at monthly meetings. Information on the time and presentations will be sent out through club s. Governor Garland Groom was not present. Vice President Diane Bowen shared information on NCCC Scholarship Applications. Only electronic applications will be accepted and need to be received by June 15, Diane Bowen talked about the new membership packet and its contents. The 2017 Raffle Ticket Order Form is in your new membership packet. Vice President Diane Bowen shared that the CRCC members are invited to the 2016 West Region Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Echo Valley Country Club in Des Moines. The 2017 National Convention is in Bowling Green August 21 st 24 th. Vice President Diane Bowen shared a letter to John Watertor from FCOA kids (Future Corvette Owners of America) thanking him for donating to the FCOA program. Competition Director Mark Hamer was not present. Vice President Diane shared that the CRCC February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 2

3 Autocross will be Saturday, July 22 nd Sunday, July 23 rd. Social Director Jim McLaughlin shared The club celebrated New Year s Eve with a party at the American League in Marion. The January dinner was at Bistro on the River on Tuesday, January 10. We will have a movie night at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church on Thursday, February 9 th. More information will be sent out by . The February dinner will be at 6:00 on Valentine s Day, February 14 th at Napolis. Jim McLaughlin asked members to share any ideas of places to have club dinners. Homecoming Director Tracy Rudd reported he would be contacting Alburnett and Coe College about paying for the 2016 Homecomings. Editor Chris Thompson was not present. Vice President Diane Bowen shared that newsletter articles are due January 27 th. Historian Sue Rudd shared that there is a new electronic display in the waiting area at Pat McGrath s. Check out the club pictures on display. Messenger Bob Bowen reminded members to let him know about any new addresses. He also asked members to check boxes and empty them if they are full so they don t bounced back. Trustees report: Car Show Committee report: Dick Butschi shared that the Car Show Committee had a meeting with Hawkeye Downs last week. The car show be held at Hawkeye Downs, and could have a wide range of vendors participating through the organization Macaroni Kids. The committee is looking into having a band, as well. He shared that the car show signup sheet will be coming out soon to sign people up to help with the car show. Dick Butschi shared that if you know of any sponsors or trophy sponsors please contact him. The question was brought up about the name of the show. Thoughts were that we should not change the name this year but look at changing it next year. We don t want too many changes that would confuse people and make them think it is a different show. Old Business Vice President Diane Bowen shared a thank you letter from Mel Liska, a Vietnam vet who went on one of the 2016 Honor Flights. He thanked us for the plaque and our generosity. Terry Kocher was honored at the Christmas Party for his 50 years of being a member of the club. We are putting a committee together to acknowledge membership years in the club. Paul Hildebrand, Bernie Willenborg, and Garland Groom are on the committee. Vice President Diane Bowen welcomed our new Trustee Terry Primrose and thanked our outgoing Trustee Dave Marsden. Trustee Paul Hildebrand shared that the financial audit had been completed. Trustee Paul Hildebrand asked for a motion to destroy the 2017 CRCC officer election ballots. A motion was made by Bob Bowen and seconded by Larry Bushaw to destroy the 2017 CRCC officer election ballots. The motion passed. Minutes continued on page 4 February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 3

4 CRCC February Monthly meeting Notice: New Business Vice President Diane Bowen shared the following information from the Officer Transition Meeting held Thursday, January 12, Topics discussed: o Ballots o President Chris Thompson officially declared Larry Bushaw as Webmaster and Bob Bowen as Messenger. o Monthly newsletter changes please read President Chris Thompson s about newsletter changes. We will continue this discussion at the February meeting. The Hawkeye Downs Swap Meeting will be Saturday, April 8th. Marlo Williams, Larry and Marjory Bushaw s granddaughter was voted in as a youth member. Vice President Diane Bowen read the list of members celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month of January. A question was brought up about using our PayPal account more. One downfall is that the club would have to pay a fee for money that is received through PayPal. Vice President Diane Bowen announced the 50/50 amount. The next monthly meeting of the CRCC will be 7:00 PM, February 16, at Pat McGrath Chevyland. Agenda for the February Meeting: 1. Welcome & vote in potential new members 2. Good & Wellness 3. Review & approve the previous meeting's minutes 4. Review & approve the Financial Report 5. Officers Reports 6. Committee Reports 7. Old Business 8. New Business 9. Adjourn CRCC Calendar at a Glance. February 09: Movie night at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, Hiawatha February 14: Dinner out at Napoli s February 17: Last day to sign-up for the March 17 bus trip to the Twin Cities Car show. March 25: West Region NCCC Awards Banquet hosted by the CRCC &CCI at The Echo Valley C.C., Norwalk, Iowa. Continue to check the website on a regular basis for more events, details and updates. The 50/50 drawing winner was Dave Marsden. Vice President Diane Bowen called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Steve Luense and seconded by Laura McLaughlin to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM. The next CRCC monthly meeting will be Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 7:00 at Pat McGrath Chevyland. Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Lori Brendes February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 4

5 John Stutzman 02/01 Julie May 02/06 Mindy Pickrell 02/06 Gary Thompson 02/06 Jan Airy 02/07 Belinha Hampton 02/07 Pam Parrish 02/08 Bob Bales 02/11 Darrell Hatchel 02/11 John Watertor 02/12 Marty Gienapp 02/16 Jerry Elm 02/20 Gary Fike 02/20 Bill Hampton 02/20 Barb Colby 02/22 Lewis Wasendorf 02/22 No new members this month so how about a cool car picture. Larry & Carol Knapp 02/14 Bob & Doris Bales 02/21 Kent & Sharon Goldsmith 02/28 Chevrolet Trademarks used with the written permission of General Motors February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 5

6 3. Policy on uncontested elections. Policy regarding eliminating the costly creation, distribution and tallying of ballots when there is an uncontested election. We will look into electronic ballots. We are looking for something that is cost effective and can be anonymous. It will be brought up at the February monthly meeting. CRCC Governor s Report: No Report this Month January 12, 2017 CRCC Officer Transition Meeting Minutes President Chris Thompson called the January Transition Meeting to order at 6:15 PM. There were 14 members present. Discussions: 1. The monthly newsletter. President Chris Thompson has taken over the Editor position. He will continue to be Editor through May because advertisers are paid up through May. The Board discussed not having a traditional newsletter and advertisers after the May issue. We discussed having the President s article, minutes, Governor s report, and any other information needed posting on the web page monthly in place of the traditional newsletter. 2. Acknowledgement of years of CRCC membership. We discussed acknowledging members years in the club during the month of February because it is the CRCC s Anniversary month. A committee will be put together to work on acknowledgements. Paul Hildebrand, Garland Groom, and Bernie Willenborg offered to be on the committee. 4. Committee to interview new members. We discussed interviewing members that leave the club, or a welcome committee to make new members feel welcomed. The Board liked the idea of having a welcome committee. 5. Practice Autocross. The practice autocross broke even last year. Competition Director Mark Hamer would like to send out invites to people from the SCCA. He is looking for a date that does not conflict with a SCCA event. 6. Christmas Party door prizes and costs. Jim McLaughlin asked for input on door prizes for the Christmas Party, and reducing the cost of the Christmas meals. He would like to double the amount given for the Christmas Party. He also shared that the February dinner is on Valentine s Day and will be at Napoli s Financial Report. Treasurer Larry Bushaw shared the final 2016 financial report and receipts for officers to view. Trustee shared that the audit of the financial books has been completed. 8. Web Master and Messenger: President Chris Thompson appointed Larry Bushaw as Web Master and Bob Bowen as Messenger. Meeting was adjourned at 8:08 pm. Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Lori Brendes February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 6

7 Car show planning is underway! 2017 Cruisin' the Ave Charity Car Show Yes, it's that time again, when we start putting together our annual charity car show. Actually, there has been discussion and planning going on since the wrapping-up of our last show. A committee of 10 members was formed to investigate and decide on a new venue, due to the changes at Lindale Mall. Our show will be held on Saturday, June 10 th at Hawkeye Downs, this year and into the future, if all goes well. The Downs provides for a unique venue where cars will be parked on a race track, rather than in a parking lot. It will also provide a great deal of room for expansion and growth, as well as room for several vendor booths, adding interest and fun to the show. We hope to line up auto artists, pinstripers, sponsor demo areas as well as outside vendors of items for women and children. This new venue also provides an opportunity to have other events scheduled on the same date, providing a built-in audience that will benefit our show. HD wants us to be there, and promises to be a good partner with CRCC. We hold our autocross practices and sanctioned events there, as well as helping with their Wall of Fame Night at the track. The show will involve us even deeper as partners. The opportunities and benefits are many. Hawkeye Downs also provides a venue with clean and plentiful restroom facilities, visitor parking, a built-in p.a. system, Hy-Vee food service and lots of shaded seating area in the grandstand with a great view of all the vehicles parked around the 1/8 th, ¼ and ½ mile tracks. The committee intends to look at the possibility of having live entertainment at the show, such as a band. There are many things to consider with this new location. As always, we appreciate any and all comments, suggestions and questions concerning the show. You can contact any of the committee members: Dick Butschi, Wayne Martin, Pres. Chris Thompson, V-Pres. Diane Bowen, Al Willenborg, Lyle Knutson, Mark Hamer, John Schindler, Darrell Hatchel and Randy Sanders. We will try to keep members updated on the progress of the show. Our new venue We will also be getting out a sign-up list of job positions that need filling for the day of the show, but also some that need filling soon, such as prize solicitation and publicity. We urge all members - those active and those not-so, but could be to sign up, get involved and help to lighten the load of February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 7

8 everyone else. We will give a little insight of each job position, but none are very difficult or timeconsuming, we assure you. Newer members, this is a good time to get to know the veterans of the club, working alongside of them. It's a fun and satisfying opportunity to help others and adds to your personal enjoyment of the club. Thank you for your support and involvement. Your Car Show Committee opportunity to place ad items in the goodie bags. New this year (with more space), the business can set up a booth to display/sell their products. $500 sponsors will be displayed on the back of the show shirt. The front of the shirt is reserved for businesses making a considerably higher donation. If you are interested in a sponsorship, or know of a business that might be, please contact Dick Butschi at or captart66@fmtcs.com. Thank you! Car Show Sponsorships Needed! We are always looking for added support for our annual charity car show. We lose some from time-to-time, as will happen. This includes trophy class sponsorships where $75 per class, will get the business name on 3 trophies, photos on our display board at the show, as well as an advertising plug at the awards ceremony, and an opportunity to have ad items included in our 250 goodie bags for entrants. Major sponsorships are also available for more money - $350 for club members, $500 for nonmember businesses. This minimum fee will get the business logo on the approximately 300+ show t-shirts that go to vehicle entrants in the 250 goodie bags. The business receives 5 free shirts, photos on the display board and the February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 8

9 2017 Officers and Committees Elected Officers: President Chris Thompson Vice President Diane Bowen Secretary Lori Brendes Treasurer Larry Bushaw Social Director Jim McLaughlin Homecoming Director Tracy Rudd Governor Garland Groom Competition Director Mark Hamer Editor Chris Thompson Historian Sue Rudd Trustee (First year) Dennis Primrose Trustee (Second year) Brian Richardson Trustee (Third year) Paul Hildebrand Appointed Officers: Messenger Bob Bowen Webmaster Larry Bushaw Car Show Committee Co-Chairperson Dick Butschi Car Show Committee Co-Chairperson Wayne Martin NCCC Officers from CRCC: WR Regional Executive Larry Beebe WR Regional Secretary Chris Beebe February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 9

10 January Meeting no Corvettes were seen parked outside February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 10

11 Cedar Rapids Corvette Club P.O. Box Cedar Rapids, Iowa st Street NE, Cedar Rapids. February 2017 Coupe? Convertable? Red? Blue? White? Can t decide? Don t beat yourself up, JB can sell you two problem solved. He s got other cool colors too. Come see Corvette Specialist John Baker, or give him a call ext. 116 February, 2017 Beyond the Glass Page 11