February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 1

From the President

As some of you may

recall, February is the

anniversary month for

the founding of the

Cedar Rapids Corvette

Club back in 1963. The

President’s vintage

picture for this

newsletter was taken

about six months after

that event as I was

preparing to start the 5th grade at Harry Spence

Elementary School in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

The club is now 53 years old, and even though Linda

and I have been members for only seven 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 cruises and other

events including all the fun stuff we did in 2013 to

celebrate CRCC’s 50th anniversary. For those of you new

to the club, we had a variety of special events including

a great banquet at the Marriott and some track time and a

picture session for our Corvettes at the Iowa Speedway.

Later that summer we rented a luxury suite at the Iowa

Speedway to watch the Indy Race. There are photo

albums on our secondary website documenting all the

fun.

We have gone on Corvette trips with our new 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

exciting car to drive. Participating in the CRCC adds a

whole new dimension with rewards of friendships,

memories and community service. It’s a lifestyle more

than a car.

Not many clubs last for 53 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.

It has been suggested that we do something to recognize

people for their years of membership. I definitely think

there is merit to the suggestion and I will make it a topic

for discussion at our February meeting.

While some of our members hide out in Arizona, Texas,

and Florida, we continue to be treated to a relatively

mild winter. Our snowbirds are also missing out on our

monthly dinner, monthly breakfast, and our action

packed meetings. We on the other hand, can take solace

that Solstice (I had to write a sentence with those two

words next to each other) is six weeks in the rear view

mirror so the days are quite a bit longer. I’m sure we will

still have some weather setbacks, but its enduring winter

that makes springtime more enjoyable.

Safe travels and stay warm, Chris

From the President 1

January Officers Transition Meeting Minutes 2-3

January Meeting Minutes 3-4-5

February Meeting Notice & Agenda 5

February Calendar @ a Glance / Save the Date 5

February Birthdays & Anniversaries 6

February CRCC Monthly Dinner 6

Thank You . . . CRCC Members 7

Let’s Get Going . . . 8

2016 CRCC Officers & Committees 9

Treasurer’s Reminder 9

Governor’s Report 10

Tech Talk for February / Wellness Calendar 11

West Region Quarterly Meeting Minutes 12-13

Thank You . . . Charities 14-15

Message from the VP 16

Editor’s Note / Photo Gallery 16

CRCC Questionnaire 17

Pat McGrath Chevyland 18

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Cedar Rapids Corvette Club

Transition Meeting, January 12, 2016

President Chris Thompson called the January Transition

Meeting to order at 6:00 PM. There were 17 members

present.

President Chris Thompson reminded officers to check

emails regularly so communication is prompt and to

include all that need to know.

President Chris Thompson thanked everyone for coming

out tonight. He also thanked the outgoing officers and

welcomed new officers.

President Chris Thompson appointed Larry Bushaw as

Webmaster and Bob Bowen as Email Messenger.

Discussions:

Homecoming

A Homecoming introductory letter will be sent

out in February and an updated informational

letter will be sent out in May.

Discussed assigning the alternate driver. It was

decided that the alternate driver would not be

assigned to homecoming parades for a variety of

reasons.

Discussed moving the homecoming software to

the CRCC website. Brian Richardson will work

with Larry Bushaw to have that program moved.

Discussed working with schools to make sure

we are paid in a timely manner and making sure

that all waivers are signed.

President Chris Thompson, Secretary Lori Brendes and

Treasurer Larry Bushaw set up a time on Saturday,

January 16th to get President Chris Thompson’s name on

the bank account.

Membership

Membership Renewal dates – September 1st is

when the CRCC starts asking for renewals for

the next year. If a member joins a few months

prior to that date membership dues are held until

September. At this point the NCCC does not

prorate memberships.

Ballot count process – Trustees would like to

keep track of the number of ballots that are

printed and sent out so Trustees know the

answer to those questions in case they are asked.

People who become members of the club by the

November meeting will be eligible to vote.

The ballot count and when members are eligible

to vote will be added to the standing rules when

they are edited.

Discussed the CRCC volunteering to help other

organizations with their events. What liabilities do we

incur? The following was decided:

A certificate of insurance from our insurance

company can be given to the organization that

asks for one.

Events will be voted on to become a club event.

If it is a club event the CRCC members will sign

waivers to constitute coverage.

Secondary website renewal expires in February, 2016. It

is $120 for two years. It was decided to renew the

membership for two more years and work on utilizing

the site.

Current features offered: event photo albums,

member photo directory.

Member suggested features: discussion forum,

buy and sell, borrow and lend.

Emergency plan for critical club duties or events.

(Mentoring a designated backup)

a. Treasurer – President and secretary will step in

b. Homecoming Director – Brian Richardson will

step in

c. Car Show Chairperson (Co-chairs may have this

covered)

Discussed the Swap Meet at Hawkeye Downs. Last year

the CRCC paid for two booths for members to sell items.

We are looking to reserve the same two booths again this

year. This will be brought up at the January meeting.

The Museum Banner will be put up at Pat McGrath’s. In

May we will auction off one.

Discussed having a Special Event Coordinator for

several club events that we have been involved in. These

events are in addition to the Social Director’s events that

are scheduled. The special events would include but are

not limited to The Freedom Fest Car Show, Fourth of

July Parade, and the ADM Car Show.

Jim McLaughlin shared some club event ideas and

dinner cruises. He also asked for ideas for events, places

to cruise and restaurants for dinners in 2016.

Treasurer Larry Bushaw shared the final financial report

and receipts of 2015 for officers to view. Trustee Dave

Marsden shared that the Audit of the financial books had

been completed.

Membership renewals for 2016 are at 187 members.

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Bob Bowen shared CRCC member Kirk Draper’s idea of

lending and borrowing specialty tools among club

members. Vice President Diane Bowen would keep track

with an inventory sheet of who has what and who

borrowed what.

Garland Groom brought up the idea of recognizing

people’s years of membership in the club.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Lori Brendes

Cedar Rapids Corvette Club

January 21, 2016

Meeting Minutes

President Chris Thompson called the meeting to order at

7:00 PM.

President Chris Thompson welcomed and thanked

members for coming to the January meeting. There were

57 members in attendance.

President Chris Thompson expressed our sympathies for

the families of Al and Kathy Willenborg and Paul and

Jan Hildebrand for the passing of their sisters. President

Chris Thompson read a thank you letter from Al and

Kathy Willenborg for the club’s support during his

sister’s passing.

Good and Wellness

Chris Thompson congratulated Laura McLaughlin and

Linda Thompson on their upcoming retirements.

President Chris Thompson read the list of members

celebrating birthdays and anniversaries during the month

of January.

President Chris Thompson thanked Jim McLaughlin for

setting up the dinner at Parlor City in January. There

were 35 members that attended.

Approval of Secretary’s Report

President Chris Thompson asked for any corrections or

additions to the minutes of the November 19, 2015

meeting. There was one correction to the meeting

minutes. Terry and Dennis Primrose’s great

granddaughter’s name is Isabella. President Chris

Thompson called for a motion to approve the November

2015 meeting minutes with the correction. A motion

was made by Terry Kocher and was seconded by Bob

Bowen to approve the November 2015 meeting

minutes with the correction. The motion passed.

Secretary Lori Brendes reported that she sent a get-well

card to CRCC member Dave Bauer. She sent sympathy

cards to CRCC members Al and Kathy Willenborg and

former members Bret and Peggy Parker (Al’s sister and

brother-in-law) for the death of Al and Peggy’s sister,

and members Paul and Jan Hildebrand for the death of

Paul’s sister.

Approval of Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Larry Bushaw presented the December

/January financial report. President Chris Thompson

called for a motion to approve the December/January

2016 financial report as presented. A motion was made

by Bob Parrish and was seconded by Roger

Thompson to approve the December/January 2016

financial report as presented. The motion passed.

Webmaster Larry Bushaw shared that there is

information on the Chicago Car Show in February on the

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website. If you are interested in going there may be seats

still available.

Vice President Diane Bowen reported the 50/50 drawing

amount and that there would be a drawing for an

additional prize of car products.

Vice President Diane Bowen reported on information

that will be shared with schools about our policies for

participating in Homecoming Parades.

Vice President Diane Bowen shared information on a

questionnaire that will be created for members about

seminars that people might be interested in. She also

shared that she had some magazines, a calendar and a

DVD for anyone that was interested.

Governor Garland Groom reported that membership

packets are starting to arrive in the mail.

Governor Garland Groom also shared that the NCCC

convention is in the Omaha area. Registration opens on

February 1st and runs until July 21

st.

Competition Director Mark Hamer thanked everyone for

voting for him as Competition Director. He reported that

a practice autocross will take place in late July followed

by a competition autocross in August. Please see Mark

Hamer if you have any autocross ideas.

Social Director Jim McLaughlin shared that the club

celebrated by bringing in the New Year with a party at

the American Legion in Marion. The January dinner to

Parlor City was well attended. The February dinner will

be at Cibo Fusion at 5:30 on February 9th. Jim shared

some ideas for different events for the upcoming year.

He also asked members to share any ideas they have

with him.

Homecoming Director Tracy Rudd reported he would be

creating a cover letter to send to the schools about our

homecoming policies.

Editor Kathy Willenborg reported that she needs

information for the newsletter by Wednesday, January

27th. She would also like to remind people about

collecting toiletries for the Catherine McAuley Center.

President Chris Thompson and Kathy Willenborg shared

information about submitting our newsletters to the

NCCC. There are some requirements that we don’t

currently have as part of our current newsletters such as

technical articles.

Historian Sue Rudd shared that Bob Bowen has scanned

some old photos on discs so we can look at putting the

CRCC history on discs instead of boxes of scrapbooks.

Email Messenger Bob Bowen reminded members to get

him any new email addresses.

Trustees reported that the treasurer’s audit was

completed. They will be working on revising some of

the standing rules.

Car Show Committee

Dick Butschi shared the major sponsors for this year’s

car show.

Old Business

President Chris Thompson called for a motion to destroy

the 2016 CRCC officer election ballots. A motion was

made by Bob Bowen and seconded by Karla

McMurrin to destroy the 2016 CRCC officer election

ballots. The motion passed.

President Chris Thompson shared thank you letters for

the club’s continued support from two of our Car Show

Charities – The Brain Injury Alliance and Miracles-in-

Motion.

President Chris Thompson shared the idea of having a

“share with others” table. This table is a place for

members to bring things in to share with others.

New Business

President Chris Thompson shared the following

information from the Officers Transition

Meeting held January 12, 2016. Topics

discussed:

o Election ballot accountability.

o Membership effective dates.

o Composing a new homecoming

informational letter to be distributed to

schools.

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o Officially declared Larry Bushaw as

Webmaster and Bob Bowen as Email

Messenger.

o Proposal to renew the secondary

website.

o Hawkeye Downs Swap Meet is on April

9th. We are looking to reserve the same

two booths again this year. A motion

was made by Garland Groom and

seconded by Bernie Willenborg to

reserve two booths at the Hawkeye

Downs Swap Meet on April 9th

. The

motion passed. o Specialty Tools to lend to members.

CRCC is looking into becoming a sponsor of the

Camp Courageous Car show.

The 50/50 drawing winner was Pam Parrish. Tracy Rudd

won the car products prize.

President Chris Thompson called for a motion to adjourn

the meeting. A motion was made by Terry Primrose and

seconded by Bob Parrish to adjourn the meeting. The

meeting was adjourned at 8:08 PM.

The next CRCC monthly meeting will be Thursday,

February 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM at Pat McGrath

Chevyland.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary, Lori Brendes

CRCC Monthly Meeting Notice

The next CRCC monthly meeting will be

Thursday, February 18th

at Pat McGrath

Chevyland.

You are encouraged to come a little early to

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

8. New Business:

a. Recognition of years of membership discussion

9. Adjourn

1st – Registration starts for NCCC Convention

2nd

– Ground Hog Day!

5th

– National Wear Red Day!

7th

– SUPER BOWL!

9th

– CRCC Monthly Dinner @ Cibo Fusion

14th

– Valentine’s Day!

15th

– Presidents’ Day Observed

16th

– HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRCC # 53!

16th

– Chicago Auto Show

18th

– CRCC Monthly Meeting at Pat

McGrath Chevyland

27th

& 28th

– Rod & Custom Car Show in

Monticello

29th

– Leap Day!

Saturday, March 19th

–

The 2015 West Region Awards

Banquet will be held in

Des Moines, Iowa

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 6

Larry Bushaw continues to do a

great job updating the website as

he receives scheduled events for

2016. Be sure to check the website

on a regular basis for details and updates @

www.cedarrapidscorvetteclub.com.

Happy Birthday

in February to:

John Stutzman 02/01

Julie May ` 02/06

Mindy Pickrell 02/06

Gary Thompson 02/06

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

Bill Hampton 02/20

Barb Colby 02/22

Lew Wasendorf 02/22

Happy

Anniversary

in February to:

Larry & Carol Knapp 02/14

Bob & Doris Bales 02/21

Kent & Sharon Goldsmith 02/28

CRCC

FEBRUARY DINNER

Our February CRCC dinner will

be Tuesday, February 9th

at Cibo

Fusion, located at 685 Marion

Blvd & First Avenue.

Plan to meet at the restaurant at

5:30 PM.

Please RSVP to me at

bread1112@gmail.com if you plan

to join us.

Hope to see you there.

Thanks, Jim

“Chevrolet trademarks used with

the written permission of

General Motors.”

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 7

CRCC Club Members, thank you

I went to a meeting tonight, January 12,

to turn over my duties as CRCC

Competition Director to Mark Hamer.

The last couple of weeks I’ve been

making notes and lists of everything

that Mark might need to transition the job smoothly. As I

worked, trying to recall every problem that can come up

and how to deal with it, I realized how much of what I

did was dependent on the help of our club members.

I’d like you to know the people who pitched in, gave up

their weekends and let me boss them around. My

husband, Larry, who very conveniently for me, was the

governor and took care of every detail pertaining to the

NCCC competition rules sanctions, flyers and reporting

of points. He also took responsibility for the timing

equipment, including actually running it. His help and

support has been my rock.

Garland Groom, whose interest and participation in

competition has been unwavering from the start.

Roger Thompson, who is always the first one there, sets

up the track, techs the cars, and anything else that needs

doing.

John Pickrell, a member that many of you don’t know.

His job makes it hard for him to get to meetings, but he

always comes to do the timing. His expertise with

computers makes him invaluable to our event.

Lori Brendes, who in the last few racing events has

volunteered to haul the club trailer. She helps get the

cones out on the track and had the excellent idea to

photograph the set up, keep the photos in the trailer for

reference, and is also there at the end to pick them all up

again.

John Watertor, who has been competing for years, techs

cars, helps with set up of equipment and shelters and has

been known to fetch the donuts on Saturday morning.

Over the years, I think he has performed every task

related to running an autocross.

Gerry Groom, who doesn’t even race, brings his bike to

run out to fix cones, helps with set up and tear down. He

has teched cars, worked staging, and is always quick to

lend a hand.

Doug Blake, the wild man on the track. He’s fun to

watch, and he always helps as much as he can.

Al Willenborg, who always shows up early, lends me

coolers, brings the big coffee pot, and is a great problem

solver. His support of competition has meant a lot.

Brian and Felicia Richardson, a dynamic duo who come

early and stay all day. Brian techs cars, works the staging

area, and helps tear down. Felicia has a knack for

spotting what needs to be done and then doing it. She’s

always willing to work.

Bob and Diane Bowen, another pair of wonderful people

who taught Larry and me everything about running an

autocross. Remember the years of keeping the data by

hand? They have been there for us since the beginning.

Diane has organized the Pizza Party forever, and Bob

has served in many ways, including being a human

antenna.

Mark Hamer, always an enthusiastic supporter of the fun

runs and the autocross. He’s yet another club member

who comes out to help where ever needed.

George Letson is always willing to be the guy that sits in

the truck out by the second or third turn, in case there is

trouble. This is usually hot and boring, boring being a

good thing in this instance.

Dick Butschi, a cheerful volunteer who helps get things

ready and helps put everything away.

Larry Bushaw comes out for almost every racing event.

He sits out on the stage and calls in the downed cones,

missed gates, etc., usually by himself. This is a no fun

job, and speaking of no fun jobs, I’d like to thank him

for figuring out my cash box.

Bob and Marlys Bitterman, whose support and

generosity mean the world to me.

The Retired Guys, the ones who have washed the trailer,

made repairs and obtained tools and needed materials,

and generally have adopted the trailer as their baby.

I could name at least a dozen more CRCC members who

have worked at our autocross in the last 10 years. So to

all who have turned out for an hour or all day, who stood

in the sun or the rain, wrestled with shelters, hauled

coolers, brought food, donated supplies, or gave me a

hug or a laugh when I needed it, thank you. You’re the

best!

Chris Beebe

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 8

. . . On the 2016 edition of “Cruisin' the Ave” Charity

Car Show! Our first item of business is to round up

major sponsors. These are individuals and companies

that form the financial foundation of our show, donating

money which covers our operating costs and allow us to

pass on proceeds to our four selected charities. Our

charities, again this year, will include:

Miracles-In-Motion

Clothe-A-Child

Brain Injury Alliance of Eastern Iowa

Catherine McAuley Center

We have a long list of major sponsors that will be with

us again, some of which have been on board with our

show for several years. Included are:

Master Tool & Mfg.

ADM Corn Processing

Klein Tools, Inc.

Performance Concepts

Blair Ridge Dental

Pat McGrath Chevyland

Premier Advisors

Barron Motor Supply

Dream Machine Garage (formerly Duffy's

Collectible Cars)

DynoMike Power Tuning

City Revealed Magazine

Lindale Mall

KHAK & i107-1 Radio Stations

This is the current list of repeaters. A few have dropped

by wayside for various reasons, and some have not been

confirmed, but very well may be back with us. And there

is always room for new sponsors. I would ask our

members to help us with any hot leads on companies and

small businesses that they are familiar with that could

lead to new sponsorships and in turn, more funds for our

charities. The sponsorships do not have to be major ones,

as we always seem to need a couple new trophy

sponsors, which run considerably less. I would also urge

members to patronize these businesses throughout the

year, in any way that you can, and let them know that

you're with CRCC when you do.

And as the wheels of the show begin to turn this year, I

ask and urge all members to do what they can for our

show. There are several committees to help out with,

some of which would involve members weeks before the

show date (which is Saturday, June 11th). You do not

have to be experienced at these jobs. We will guide you

through the experience. It's a great time, working

together to raise funds for these four local organizations

that need our help to keep on helping those less

fortunate. You may have found a couple thank-you

letters from two of our charities here in this newsletter.

Please make a difference. Get involved when the time

comes. Thank you!

Co-Chairs Dick Butschi, Wayne Martin &

Bob Bitterman

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 9

2016 CRCC Officers & Committees Elected Officers: President Chris Thompson 319-540-1205 clthompson623@gmail.com

Vice President Diane Bowen 319-377-1829 diantoy94@gmail.com Secretary Lori Brendes 319-396-5157 lbrendes@gmail.com Treasurer Larry Bushaw 319-393-3318 lebushaw@msn.com Social Director Jim McLaughlin 319-360-8244 bread1112@gmail.com Homecoming Director Tracy Rudd 319-389-0174 tracyrudd52@gmail.com

Governor Garland Groom 319-431-6296 gcgroom@gmail.com

Competition Director Mark Hamer 319-743-5742 crcccompetition@gmail.com Editor Kathy Willenborg 319-560-7150 kathbernie@aol.com Historian Sue Rudd 319-432-5505 sgrudd54@gmail.com Trustee (1 year) Dave Marsden 319-362-6100 marsden_dave@yahoo.com

Trustee (2 year) Paul Hildebrand 319-377-0088 pwhvette96@aol.com

Trustee (3 year) Brian Richardson 319-378-4751 brian796@mchsi.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 Officers from CRCC:

WR Regional Executive Larry Beebe 563-249-5606 lbeebs52778@gmail.com

WR Regional Secretary Chris Beebe 563-249-5607 beebs52806@gmail.com

CRCC Treasurer’s Reminder . . .

This is a reminder that any and all purchases

for club purposes need to be the original store

receipt for club reimbursement – not a hand

written receipt.

Thank you.

Larry Bushaw

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 10

Mark Your Calendars

Plan to attend the 2016 NCCC Convention

July 17-21 in Omaha!

Registration starts February 1st!

Check the website for details!

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 11

C5 Dual Fuel Tank Operation

Did you ever wonder how your C5 (and probably

C6) dual fuel tanks work? The C5 has two 9 gallon

fuel tanks – one on the driver’s side and one on the

passenger side. When you fill the tanks, the fuel

flows through an upper pipe to both tanks. Both

tanks have a fuel pump and float/sender unit BUT,

the fuel pump in the passenger side tank is simply a

siphon type pump with no moving parts.

When you start the engine, the driver’s side pump

pressurizes the system. Excess fuel pressure is

returned to the passenger side tank and to its siphon

pump. Once that siphon action starts, the passenger

side tank will pump all available fuel to the driver’s

side tank until that tank is completely filled. That

siphon action will continue even after the engine

has been shut down. The system always keeps the

driver’s side tank full if there is available gas in the

passenger side tank. Something to think about for

weight distribution if you are an autocrosser.

Both tanks have a float and fuel level sending unit.

The powertrain control module (PCM) interprets the

information being supplied by both senders and

feeds that information to the body control module

(BCM) and then to the fuel gauge. The powertrain

control module does not always read actual fuel

levels. There are preset voltage limits established

for full and empty. When both tanks are full, the

gauge will read full. When the gauge is reading half

full, the passenger side tank is empty. When either

of the tanks exceed the preset voltage limits the

body control module is estimating the amount of

fuel remaining until the actual fuel level falls below

half tank. At that point the fuel gauge is displaying

“real” fuel levels again.

On a side note: I have noticed that my C5 fuel

gauge gives me a pretty accurate reading. Each

“hash” mark on my gauge represents one gallon of

fuel. Check it out sometime.

Larry Bushaw

February 2016 – 29-Day Wellness Challenge!

February is Healthy Heart month. I hope you will take a few minutes a day for this 29-day Wellness Challenge

and make it your goal to do at least one extra activity a day. Fill in the blank spaces with your own activities for

that day. To make it fun, set a reward for yourself and enjoy that healthier and happier you!!

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 Set your fit-bit & collect your happy faces!

2 Did the ground hog see his shadow?!

3 4 Call someone to just say Hi

5 National Wear Red Day for Heart Disease

6 Take a long walk to enjoy nature

7 Look up warm vacation spots!

8 Try a new-to-you food

9 Enjoy CRCC Dinner @ Cibo Fusion

10 Feed our feathered friends

11

12 Write down things you are thankful for

13

14

15 Set a reminder for your yearly physical

16 Do some star gazing!

17

18 Attend the CRCC monthly meeting

19 20 Clean closets & donate to Charity

21

22 Give someone a compliment

23 24 Try a new beverage

25 26 Perform a random act of kindness

27 Brush the snow off the grill & enjoy!

28 Compliment yourself!

29 LEAP DAY!

How did you do? Did you have a great month? Hope so!

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 12

NCCC WEST REGION QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES 11/14/15

Regional Executive Jon Manz called the meeting to order at 8: AM

The following officers were present:

RE, Jon Manz RCD, Joe Eller RMD, Sheila Wyman

Secretary, Larry Beebe

Governors in attendance:

Ken Brinton, Boone Trail Corvette Club Larry Beebe, Cedar Rapids Corvette Club

Jon Manz, Cornhuskers Corvette Club Sheila Wyman, Proxy, Corvette Club of Iowa Tim Bailey, Mid America Corvette Club

Frank Weitharn, Topeka Corvette Club

Guests:

Bob Williams, Boone Trail Corvette Club (New BTCC Governor) Marie Manz, CCC Gary Brisbois, CCC

Garland Groom, CRCC Chris Beebe, CRCC

Secretary Report, Larry Beebe:

L. Beebe called for a motion to approve the minutes of the last meeting. Motion by Sheila

Wyman, seconded by Jon Manz, motion carried

Web Master Report, Kathy Brisbois: No report

Financial Report, Linda Hommer: An electronic was sent to all Governors before the meeting

Motion by Larry Beebe, seconded by Sheila Wyman, motion carried

Regional Membership Director Report, Sheila Wyman: Discussed anniversary date of NCCC renewals???? Why can’t they pro-rate??

Family membership??

Regional Competition Director Report, Joe Eller: Groups J/K still together only for points Make sure names and numbers of participants MATCH the NCCC Database

Working on a Comp Database Registration, some use MSR Only need to keep waivers for three years

2017 Rule book proposed changes:

RCD has authority to oversee safety at any time including out of region

Tech will provide equipment for driver to jack his/her car up and torque his/her car No drones allowed on grounds

February 2016 – Beyond the Glass 13

Regional Executive Report, Jon Manz:

Finance Committee states the Convention 2015 will make $19,000 No Charity car this year

Looking for a new Charity to support

West Region Scholarships: Discussed number and amount of WR Scholarships to be given each year

2016 NCCC Convention:

Registration starts February 1st. All prices and information will be provided on Feb 1

Questions about day passes Must be registered for Convention to compete in the competition events

All Governors are asked to inform your members about Convention coming up in July in Omaha. This Convention will be fun for all.

New Business:

West Region Banquet will be in Des Moines third weekend of March

Other Business:

Discussed WR Fundraiser in Marshalltown – trying to find contact information

Governors Report 2016 Competition Dates: BTCC – Dates coming in Jan MACC – June 11-12 -- 14 Events

CRCC – Aug 27-28 -- 14 Events Hopefully CCI – May 28-30 -- 21 Events

June 25-26 -- 7 Low Speed & 7 High Speed Aug 13 -- 14 Events CCC – May 21-22 -- 14 Events (Lincoln SEJC)

June 4 -- Car Shows June 18-19 -- 14 Events (MAC Center)

Sept 2-5 -- Summer Fest -- Many Events Oct 8-9 -- Drags & Low Speed Events (Kearney)

Motion to adjourn by Larry Beebe, seconded by Sheila Wyman, motion carried. Adjourned at 10:28

Larry A Beebe Submitted by Larry Beebe, WR Secretary

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Thank You Letters from two of our chosen charities from our

“Cruisin’ the Ave” Charity Car Show

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I am enclosing a questionnaire to find out what you the members want the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club to offer

you. I sometimes hear that “I joined the club to find out more about my Corvette. I joined to socialize with

fellow corvette owners.” We, the E-Board, would like to hear from you some specific ideas to make this happen.

We want to garner more interest by offering more activities, outings, and food experiences other than: our once-

a-month dinner out, Halloween Party, BBQ cook off and Christmas Party. We have our own car show in June

and are participating with other car shows in the area as well as Camp Courageous. Our car show, of course, is

to contribute to our four charities: Clothe-a-Child, Brain Injury, Miracles in Motion and Catherine McAuley.

In order to do this, we need some input and fresh ideas from you the members of the club. Please look over the

enclosed questionnaire and use it to help get your creative juices flowing with some thoughts and ideas to

“freshen up the club”. You can e-mail your input to any e-board member, or jot them down on a piece of paper

and bring them to the February meeting, or make a copy from the newsletter and jot your ideas down on that. I

will bring some extra copies to that meeting. We would like to be able to compile these comments and then

present them at the March meeting. Some ideas may have to wait until next year's program.

It would be nice if we could get started at the February meeting by offering some type of a “Corvette Talk”

session from 6:30 until meeting time at 7:00. If anyone has an idea, something they would like to present or

know of someone who would be willing to present, please contact myself or our President, Chris Thompson. We

would not continue these before meeting “talks' during the summer months as we are all busy with ours and

other car events and our own personal lives.

First and foremost, we would like to hear from the ladies of the club. If you are not interested in the “Corvette”

talk for that night, what is there that the ladies would like to see or do? I was thinking, with permission, of

course, that the ladies could meet in the lounge by the service bay.

Please take a few minutes to look over the questionnaire. We (CRCC) can be only as good as the ideas and

comments you give us.

Thanks!

Diane Bowen-VP

Editor’s Note:

Remember to send me pictures of

you reading the CRCC newsletter

as you travel.

Continue to do the great job you do

collecting toiletries for Catherine McAuley Center.

You can bring them to any meeting or event.

Send me pictures of your vacations or staycations

or other fun times.

If for some reason I don’t have your birthday or

anniversary date, please let me know.

Thanks, Kathy

CRCC

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CEDAR RAPIDS CORVETTE CLUB QUESTIONNAIRE

We, the e-board, would like you to take the time to gather your thoughts and write down any ideas or

expectations that appeal to you. You can do this by making a copy of this questionnaire yourselves, e-mailing e-

board members, or jot them down on a piece of paper and bring with you to the February meeting. All

comments will be kept anonymous. We plan to compile your feedback and present at the March meeting. We

will also publish the results for all you snowbirds and others who cannot make the meeting. These are just ideas

to get your creative juices flowing.

A. SUGGESTIONS:

1. Why did you join CRCC?

2. What were your expectations?

3. What do you want the club to do for you?

4. What do you want to get out of the club experience?

B. SOCIAL:

5. What types of social events would you like to see? We now do dinners out once a month, Halloween

Party, BBQ cook off and the Christmas banquet.

6. Would you like another movie night?

7. What restaurants would you like to visit?

8. What time of the day or day of the week for dine and drives?

9. Would you be interested in a Poker run followed by lunch or dinner?

10. Or, maybe a mystery cruise followed by dinner?

11. How about a train trip in Boone near the fall? When? Saturday or Sunday?

12. Would you be interested in a drive through NE Iowa ending in Decorah, visiting some sights along

the way?

13. Would you be interested in this being a one day with the option of staying overnight?

14. Any other types of social events?

15. Comments on the current social events?

C. CAR CARE, INFO ON YOUR VETTE, COMPETITION:

16. What information would you like to know about your corvette? When? On a weekend, or for a half hour

before or after the meetings?

17. Would you like a detailing seminar? Watch a demonstration? Hands on or just demonstration? After a

meeting? A separate day? A weekend?

18. Any interest in the Practice Khanas? One or more a summer? Parking lot or Hawkeye Downs?

19. Any interest in doing Homecomings or other Parades around town?

20. Would you like to see a tool lending/borrowing program set up? This would be having a directory of

people with special tools and service books that anyone in the club could borrow from.

D. LADIES:

21. What types of activities would you like to see?

22. If guys have a half hour seminar before/after the meetings, what would you ladies be interested in doing

during that time?

ANY OTHER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS OR CONCERNS:

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