From the President Here we are still in a deep freeze, but take heart, Spring is waiting to make its grand entrance. Well, that s what I m hoping will happen on the 20 th!! A big THANK YOU to Chris Thompson for taking over the February meeting for me. I hope you plan to attend the March meeting as we will be covering some key items that have been discussed at the January and February meetings. To recap, we will vote by ballot as to whether our donation to Camp Courageous will be half of the homecoming money received, with a minimum of $1,000, or will remain at a fixed amount of $1,000. The other vote by ballot will be to decide who the new local charity will be for the Cruisin the Ave charity car show in June. The two nominated charities are The Catherine McAuley Center and Iowa Humane Alliance. As you remember we voted to replace Make-A-Wish as one of our four charities and I sent a letter to the president of Make-A-Wish Iowa telling him of our decision. I stated how proud we have been to be a part in helping them with the wonderful work they do making special wishes a reality. The car show co-chairs have been working hard and have the majority of the major sponsors signed up, but are still working on confirming others. Thank you to Mike Williams for being a co-chair last year. Mike has stepped down and Wayne Martin is now co-chairing with Dick Butschi and Bob Bitterman. Thanks Wayne for stepping up. You don t need me to remind you that the car show takes a lot of workers and it is a good feeling to see all the great help we get to make sure the show is a success. Just a reminder that if you are planning to go to the West Region banquet in Des Moines on Saturday, March 28 th, your reservation needs to be in by the 7 th. This is a good opportunity to get to better know the drivers that you met when they raced the autocrosses at Hawkeye Downs. I appreciate the effort that you all make as CRCC members when you participate in the events, dinners, cruises, etc. that are planned by Jim McLaughlin. At the same time if you have an idea for an event in 2015, please let Jim or me know. As I ve said many times, this is our club! One last thing, remember that Pat McGrath and John Baker are generously providing a meal for us at the March meeting. Please try to come earlier to enjoy the meal and socialize. Se e you soon, Bernie ARTICLES OF INTEREST From the President 1 February Meeting Minutes 2-3 March Meeting Notice & Agenda 4 March Calendar @ a Glance 4 March Birthdays & Anniversaries 5 March CRCC Dinner New Bo Ale House 5 West Region Banquet 6 2015 CRCC Officers & Committees 7 2015 NCCC Convention - Poconos 7 Photo Gallery 8-9 Pat McGrath Chevyland 10 Daylight Savings Time Starts Sunday, March 8 th! March 2015 Beyond the Glass 1
Cedar Rapids Corvette Club February 19, 2015 Lori Brendes, Secretary Vice President Chris Thompson called the February 19, 2015 CRCC meeting to order at 7:00 PM. There were 33 members present at the meeting. Vice President Chris Thompson welcomed members. Vice President Chris Thompson read the list of members celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month of February. Good and Wellness- Dick Butschi and Lori Brendes bought Wayne Martin s 2000 Magnetic Red Convertible. Dave Marsden is retiring April 30 th. Bob Bitterman announced that he and Marlys bought an Appaloosa horse. Vice President Chris Thompson thanked Jim McLaughlin for the January dinner at Zeppelins and the February dinner to Q Dogs on February 10, 2015. Approval of Secretary s Report Vice President Chris Thompson asked for any corrections or additions to the minutes of the January 2015 meeting. There were no corrections or additions to the meeting minutes. Vice President Chris Thompson called for a motion to approve the January 15, 2015 meeting minutes. A motion was made by Chris Beebe and was seconded by Larry Beebe to approve the January 2015 meeting minutes. The motion passed. Treasurer/Web Master Larry Bushaw presented the club s financial report. The biannual report was filed with the Iowa Secretary of State, Paul Pate, a member of the CRCC. Approval of Treasurer s Report Vice President Chris Thompson called for a motion to approve the February financial report as presented. A motion was made by Karla McMurrin and was seconded by Paul Hildebrand to approve the financial report as presented. The motion passed. Vice President s Report - Chris Thompson reported that he is working on advertisements for the newsletter. Secretary s Report - Lori Brendes reported that a sympathy card was sent to Joan Foster for the death of her brother. Lori Brendes also sent around the 2015 Membership List for corrections and additions. A PDF file will also be sent to Bob Bowen to send out electronically for people to update information. Governor s Report- Larry Beebe reported there is a meeting on February 27 & 28 that he will be attending. The 2015 National Convention will be at the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania August 22 through August 28. Registrations are available. Competition Director s Report - Chris Beebe reported that we will have an autocross competition on Saturday, July 25 at Hawkeye Downs. There will be a practice autocross the weekend prior on July 18. Larry shared new timing equipment information- a wireless system and wireless software for $2,832 with $50 of shipping. We will vote on the timing equipment next month. Social Director Jim McLaughlin The March dinner will be on Tuesday, March 10 at 6:00 at the New Bo Ale House with the local Mustang Club. March 2015 Beyond the Glass 2
Homecoming Director s Report - Brian Richardson reminded members that we will be voting on money to Camp Courageous at the March meeting. Editor Kathy Willenborg- newsletter articles are due by March 1 st. Historian Report - Tracy Rudd had nothing to report. E-mail Messenger s Report - Bob Bowen reported that members should keep him advised of any changes to their e-mail addresses. He also suggested members check to make sure that their email inboxes are not full so emails don t bounce back. Trustees will make the ballots for voting at the March meeting. Car Show Committee Chairs Dick Butschi, Bob Bitterman and Wayne Martin Car Show Chair Dick Butschi reported that we have new major sponsors for the car show along with Master Tool & Mfg., Inc. He shared a list of the major sponsors to date. There are some possibilities for more major sponsors in the works. Klein Tool donated tools for us again this year. Old Business Set up Charity Nominations for the March meeting. Please have a written summary for a new charity nomination. There will be a blind ballot vote at the March meeting. Bernie and Kathy Willenborg proposed Catherine McAuley Center. Larry Armbrecht proposed the Iowa Humane Alliance. An outline of what is going to be on the ballot could be sent out electronically before the meeting in March. There will also be a vote on donations to Camp Courageous at the March meeting. We will be voting to give half of the homecoming proceeds to Camp Courageous or $1000.00 minimum. New Business Larry Beebe presented that the 2016 National Convention is going to be in Omaha. They helped us with the 2012 National Convention in Topeka. We would like to give them a $500 contribution to the 2016 Convention promotion. Discussed that it would come out of the general fund. Larry Beebe wrote up a proposal for the $500 contribution. To CRCC. As Governor, I would like our club to help sponsor the 2016 NCCC Convention in Omaha, Nebraska. As a club I would like for the CRCC to donate $500 toward the 2016 Convention. As a club of the West Region we can support a West Region Sponsored NCCC Convention. Any questions please contact Larry Beebe. Thank you, Larry Beebe New decals will be handed out by Dave Marsden. Members will receive 1 per membership, new members will receive 2, and extras will be sold for $1.00 each. Diane Bowen presented on our continuing to give plaques for the Honor Flights. There are going to be four flights a year. As a membership we need to think about if we want to continue this and where we are going to get the money to fund it. Diane Bowen presented on Youth Scholarships. Our club has received 6 or 7 youth scholarships in the past. The club donates to the scholarship fund. Please be thinking about ways we can raise money for youth scholarships. 50/50 drawing winner was Dick Butschi. Bill Cary won the Corvette book. Vice President Chris Thompson called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by Paul Hildebrand and was seconded by Larry Beebe to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 PM. The next meeting will be on March 19, 2015 at Pat McGrath Chevyland. March 2015 Beyond the Glass 3
CRCC Meeting Notice The next CRCC monthly meeting will be Thursday, March 19 th at Pat McGrath Chevyland. March is food night furnished by Pat McGrath, so I encourage you to come earlier to enjoy the food and socialize before the start of the meeting at 7:00 P.M. It is important for you to attend! Our meetings wouldn t be the same without your attendance, participation, and ideas! CRCC 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: a. Vote by ballot regarding Camp Courageous donation b. Vote by ballot for the new charity for the 2015 Cruisin the Ave Charity Car Show 8. New Business: a. Discussion and possible vote to donate $500 to help sponsor the 2016 NCCC Convention in Omaha, Nebraska 9. Adjourn 8 th Daylight Savings Time Begins 10 th CRCC dinner at New Bo Ale House 17 th St Patrick s Day! 19 th CRCC Meeting at Pat McGrath Chevyland 20 th Vernal Equinox (Spring begins!) 28 th West Region Awards Banquet 28 th Cedar Rapids Spring Garage/Shop tour Check the CRCC website for continuing updates and detailed information of events www.cedarrapidscorvetteclub.com Chevrolet trademark used with the written permission of General Motors. March 2015 Beyond the Glass 4
Marti Maccani 03/02 Dave Ster 03/04 Carol Gilbert 03/05 Bob Baker 03/06 Sandy Oakley 03/13 Al Deerberg 03/15 Dan Colby 03/18 John Airy 03/20 Gary Cummings 03/22 Elizabeth Kurth 03/23 Jim Schneider 03/24 Dick Butschi 03/27 John Pickrell 03/29 Tim Fees 03/30 WHERE: New Bo Ale House located at 1201 3 rd Avenue SE You can check the menu at: www.newbocr.com/fullmenu We will be joined by the local Mustang Club. I hope to see you then. RSVP: Please email me at: bread1112@gmail.com or call me at 319.360.8244. Thanks, Jim Garland & Sharon Groom 03/03 Larry & Keveen Mullendore 03/11 John & Sheila Pickrell 03/19 John & Naparat Stutzman 03/24 Pat & Cindy McElliott 03/26 Bob & Pam Parrish 03/28 Thank you to all our advertisers. We appreciate your continued support! March 2015 Beyond the Glass 5
REMINDER: Reservations are due by March 7, 2015 The 2014 West Region Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Echo Valley Country Club, 3150 Echo Valley Drive, Des Moines (Norwalk), Iowa. The awards banquet is being hosted by Corvette Club of Iowa. Social hour starts at 5:30 P.M. with dinner at 6:15 P.M. followed by the evening s program. Check the CRCC website for details and registration form. March 2015 Beyond the Glass 6
2015 CRCC Officers & Committees Elected Officers: President Al (Bernie) Willenborg 319-560-6714 kathbernie@aol.com Vice President Chris Thompson 319-393-9735 zekeaboo@fmtcs.com Secretary Lori Brendes 319-396-5157 lbrendes@gmail.com Treasurer Larry Bushaw 319-393-3318 lebushaw@msn.com Governor Larry Beebe 563-732-3766 crccgovernor@gmail.com Competition Director Chris Beebe 563-732-3766 crcccompetition@gmail.com Social Director Jim McLaughlin 319-360-8244 bread1112@gmail.com Homecoming Director Brian Richardson 319-378-4751 brian796@mchsi.com Trustee (1 year) Diane Bowen 319-377-1829 diantoy94@gmail.com Trustee (2 year) Dave Marsden 319-362-6100 marsden_dave@yahoo.com Trustee (3 year) Paul Hildebrand 319-377-0088 pwhvette96@aol.com Editor Kathy Willenborg 319-560-7150 kathbernie@aol.com Historian Tracy Rudd 319-378-9477 tracyrudd52@gmail.com Appointed Officers: E-mail Messenger Bob Bowen 319-377-1829 crcorvetteclub@gmail.com Webmaster Larry Bushaw 319-393-3318 lebushaw@msn.com Car Show Committee Chairpersons: Co-Chairperson Dick Butschi 319-360-1939 captart66@fmtcs.com Co-Chairperson Bob Bitterman 319-393-8450 mastertoolmfg.com Co-Chairperson Wayne Martin 319-329-8353 waynermartin@gmail.com NCCC Officer from CRCC: West Region Secretary Larry Beebe 563-732-3766 crccgovernor@gmail.com REMINDER: Registration is now open for The 2015 NCCC National Corvette Convention March 20th in the Poconos. The convention will be held at Split Rock Resort, Lake Harmony, PA from First day of Saturday, August 22 nd through Thursday, August 27 th. SPRING! The registration form is online at corvettesnccc.org. Check the Winter 2015 Blue Bars for more details. March 2015 Beyond the Glass 7
CRCC February Dinner at Q-Dogs BBQ What are these two BBQ smokers up to? Looks like Just a Car (Dan) and Breadman (Jim) are trying to learn some secrets from the cook at Q-Dogs BBQ before Chip Man (John) returns from Daytona Beach, Florida! March 2015 Beyond the Glass 8
Car Show at New Smyrna, Florida on Saturday, February 14, 2015 Driving on Daytona Beach Qualifying day at Daytona Speedway March 2015 Beyond the Glass 9
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