Newsletter

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Greetings everyone,

 Welcome New Members Bobby & Miranda Sebesta

Old Business

• Bill and Carol Gnerlich are in Florida and send their regrets they could not make the meeting but will be back in Feb
• Bill Haas notified me that unfortunately he will not be in the club this year.  He is moving south to Missouri I believe.
• Christmas party – feedback for next year from the members
  • Plated dinner or buffet next year?  PLATED
  • Less money on food/hall and do gifts again or pass on gifts and spend the money on a better meal like this past one? BETTER MEAL, GIFTS NOT SO IMPORTANT
  • Would you like to have an area for dancing with a DJ next year? YES

   

New Business

·        M&M is moving next month.  They have acquired a larger facility south of the Lexus dealer on 30.  As I get more info I will pass along.

o       It was brought up that when they get settled, they would like an “Open House” car show or something to celebrate.  I said we would help out in any way we could.

·        This years Club car show’s date is TBD, but Jason from M&M has contacted his friend who owns the Patrician Hall on 30 in Schererville and said we could use their lot.  It is a huge lot right on 30 (next to Buddy & Pals).  The location will give us great visibility.  He is checking on the use of their restrooms and electricity.

o       This years charity…we are taking suggestions.  If you know a local family in need please let us know.  The MS Society for last years drag day was good but such a small donation to such a large corporation seemed impersonal. Preferably, someone local who can be there and get more out of it would be great.

o       Some suggestions so far are….a local group who helps Down Syndrome Children and Larry Phelps 

·        Bill has a list of the upcoming events and dates this year.  When he returns, I will meet with them and update the upcoming events page to get some dates on there.

·        I will be adding a new page to the website soon.  It is a for sale page.  Any items you may have to sell (corvette related or not), I will post them with your contact info for free.  All transactions are directly between you and the buyer.  I will have a disclosure written on it showing we are simply a venue for postings and are not responsible for anything.  I will email you when it is up and running and you can send me a photo, brief description and price along with your contact info.

o       One item that will be put on is Brian’s Mid America X-Pipe. I have had it in my garage for some time now.  If anyone is interested before I put it on Corvetteforum please contact me for more info.  I believe he is asking $200 OBO (it is $300 new in the catalog)

·        Between now and the next meeting, we are going to setup a comedy night at Wisecrackers or a show in the Star Theater at the Radisson.  As soon as anything is setup I will send out a flyer with more info.

 January 50/50 Winner - Pat MacDonald

2010 Elections

Your new officers are as follows...

Dues

The vote was taken to raise dues at the November meeting and passed by a large majority.  2010 dues are as follows...couples are $40 are single members are now $35.  If you have already paid your 2010 dues, please make up the difference by March.