MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 12, 2024 MEETING

The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by President Lewis Harrison at MONK'S.

Pledge of Allegiance was lead by our Veterans. Each Veteran stated their years of service, branch of the military and rank and were recognized and thanked by a grateful club. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Members Present: Sue Klingman, Tom Rohrer, Jerry and Linda Salow, Warren and Joan Busjahn, Bruce Parizek, Lewis and Judy Harrison, Rick and Barb Amundson, Jerry and Sally Siler, Pat and Nancy Snyder, Larry Schaefer and Cindy Komornick, Barb Corbin, Harvey and Carol Baumbach, Sarah O'Neil, Ron Krueger, Doug Skapyak, Scott and Nikki Riley, Doreen and Greg Zickert, Peter Klug, John Van Hove and Jack Halbleib.

New Member/Guests: We met Scott's wife Nikki. Welcome to the Club Nikki!

Minutes : Minutes of October 8, 2024 were distributed electronically and available at the meeting. Minutes were approved on a Motion by Tom Rohrer/Jerry Salow: Carried

Treasurers Report: November had income of $74.25 which was comprised of Member Dues $300.00, 50/50 income of $47.00 and interest of $1.37 and expenses of $8.00 for Checking Balance of $671.04 and Savings of $4,123.33 for a total balance of $4,794.37. Report was accepted on motion by Harvey Baumbach/Tom Rohrer: Carried

GUEST SPEAKERS: No guest speaker. Contact Doug Skapyak with your suggestions.

Old business: Usual items discussed per Agenda.

Lots of new members and new rides for older ones! Tom Rohrer will take a picture of your car for our Club website. Can do at a meeting or you can submit one to Tom with the highest resolution setting your phone or camera offers! Update your vehicle profile if needed or you are a new member. Sue Klingman will get you a new/replacement nametag if needed! It was noted that several non-members are adding Corvette-related postings to our Facebook page. Not much we can do unless we password protect the site. We will monitor the situation. At this point no real harm, just non-Club entries.

Custom apparel is available through JBC in Neillsville. Great work and good prices, your shirt or theirs, they have all our logo's. www.jbcscreenprinting.com or 715-743-3113 or contact Greg Zickert for details.

Our Sponsor – NELS GUNDERSON CHEVROLET – continues to support us…let's support them!!

THANK YOU!

Tech Issues: An acquaintance of Larry Schaefer's is looking for a "4+3" Corvette transmission (this was the 4 speed manual with Doug Nash electronic overdrive used in early C-4's). If you know of one (with flex plate) contact John at 715-450-0722! His car is an '85. Get your Corvette ready for winter rest – expect oil change to run around $100.00. Don't forget our Sponsor can service your Corvette!

New Business:

Sunshine Report: Mary Lee Halbleib passed away October 18th. The Club was thanked by Jack for visiting, flowers, cards and the incredible 20 Corvette funeral procession!! Jack noted the support of the Club was very meaningful and appreciated. Let Warren know of any members who need a word of encouragement, condolences or celebration.

RIDEMASTER REPORT: With all the holiday festivities we will hold off on any Club events other than our upcoming Christmas Party until after the arrival of the new year!

50-50 Winner: Pete Klug was the lucky winner of $60.00 in our 50-50!!!

ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS: Jack Halbleib presided over the election of officers for next year. The Slate of officers for the 2025 Club Year consists of: President (Lewis Harrison) Vice-President (Pat Snyder) Treasurer (Sarah O'Neil) and Secretary (Jack Halbleib). There were no additional nominations from the floor and on a Motion by Larry Schaefer/Jerry Salow a unanimous ballot was cast: Carried.

Appointed Chairs are Sunshine Committee (Warren Busjahn) and Ridemaster (Lewis Harrison).

OTHER NEW BUSINESS:

FOR SALE: 2017 triple black convertible, 43K, loaded, contact Jerry Salow at 715-226-2206 for details (his neighbor's ride).

A Museum Brick will be purchased by the Club in memory of Mary Lee Halbleib on motion by Tom Rohrer/Jerry Salow: Carried

Barb Corbin displayed a CNC Plaque with a Corvette Logo made by her daughter in law Michelle Corbin. Michelle is able to make a wide variety of wood plaques and engravings. Phone is 715-579-1466 or email: michellencorbin@outlook.com.

Lewis has spoken with MONK'S Management and confirmed we will continue to meet at MONK'S for 2025. We will pay $300 for the year. We have enjoyed good service and good food. (Irvine Park now charges $85.00/day for our previous pavilion.)

Steve Coach ordered custom wheels from RVRN Wheels in California for his C8. They contacted Lewis offering to provide some sponsorship for our club. Lewis investigated further and their sponsorship would be related to how many members would order custom-made wheels and we would get a commission on referrals and orders. They would create a custom center cap for the club and consider providing shirts, stickers etc. The other option would be getting custom wheels at a reduced price. After discussion the Club instructed Lewis to inform them that we are not interested in pursuing this option.

Chuck Weeks donated a C7 car cover to the Club. We will probably put it on Marketplace and donate the proceeds to the Club as most members already have covers. Thank you Chuck!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Next Meeting: ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 at MONK'S –We'll eat at 6:00 (order from menu). Abbreviated Meeting to follow around 6:45 PM. GIFT EXCHANGE – bring a gift (one for each person, value $20 to exchange) if you wish. (White elephant gift or creative/homemade gifts also count.)

BRING SOME GOODIES TO SHARE if you wish. BRING A TOY FOR TOTS – Larry Schaefer will deliver. We will give our annual donation to Feed My People.

Adjourned: Meeting adjourned at 7:18 PM on Motion by Tom Rohrer/Jerry Salow: CARRIED

Recorded by:

Jack Halbleib

Secretary