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1 FROM THE PRESIDENT November previews the cruel reality of future winter weather ahead. It is a time for most of us to prepare our "babies" for a long nap. It is a time to give thanks for all that we have, and to reflect back on all the fun we had in the summer sun. And what a year it was! November is also the time that we nominate the people that will lead the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club for next year. PLEASE, give serious thought to really getting involved in the future of your club by volunteering for one of the openings. YOU can make the difference between a good club and a great one! As a "seasoned" citizen I have been involved in a great many volunteer organizations in my lifetime. I have worked with the youth in many different projects, I announced high school sporting events for 30 years, was Mayor of Lisbon for 8, and served as a volunteer firemen and chief for about 20 years. I particularly have a great deal of pride when I think of my involvement with other volunteers in their efforts and accomplishments in making a quality fire department. I have a similar pride when I think of this club! So many of you are willing to step up, get involved, and do whatever it takes to make this club the success that it is. You know who you are, so I won't try to name you all. As I write my final thoughts as your President, I am reminded of one of the early President s letters that I read in the memorabilia at our 50 th Anniversary Banquet. It read something like this: "The hardest part of being President of this club is to write these darned letters." You have to have faced the deadline of writing so many words, by a specific date, that sound reasonably intelligent, on a monthly basis to a large group of people to truly understand what he was feeling. Believe me, I agree, but I'm going to make this one easy: It has been a privilege and honor to serve as President of the best car club in Iowa for these past 2 years. Thank you for the ride. It's been a hoot! Mike ARTICLES OF INTEREST From the President 1 CRCC October Meeting Minutes 2-3 November CRCC Meeting Notice/Agenda 3 November at a Glance... 3 CRCC Monthly Dinner Lighthouse Restaurant 4 50 th Anniversary Event Movie Night 4 November Birthdays & Anniversaries 5 December Birthdays & Anniversaries 5 Welcome New CRCC Members 5 CRCC Christmas Dinner Banquet 6 Charities Check Presentation CRCC Officers & Committees 8 Riverboat Cruise & Leaf Run 9 Halloween Party 10 JB 11 Pat McGrath Chevyland 12 Turn Clocks BACK... BACK... BACK 1 hour Saturday, November 2 nd. November 2013 Beyond the Glass 1

2 Cedar Rapids Corvette Club Meeting Minutes October 17, 2013 Madeline Watertor, Secretary The meeting was called to order by President Mike Williams at 7:05 PM. The meeting was held at Pat McGrath Chevyland with 64 members in attendance. President Mike Williams welcomed members to the October meeting in this our 50 th year of the best car club in Iowa. Car Show Co-chairman Dick Butschi presented donation checks to CRCC s four charities. The four charities include The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Clothe-A- Child, Miracles In Motion, and Make-A-Wish. Accepting donation checks were Roger Norton from The Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa, Steve Elliott from Clothe- A-Child, Jackie Wallace from Miracles In Motion, and Jeff Dockendorf from Make-A-Wish. Dick Butschi read the list of Car Show Sponsors. Guests present at the meeting were Jen Eubanks and Steve Dolezal. Jen owns a 1969 Stingray Red Corvette and Steve owns a 1996 and a 2001 Red Corvette. Steve was voted in as a new CRCC member. President Mike Williams asked for any additions or corrections to the minutes of the September Meeting. There were no additions or corrections to the minutes. President Mike Williams called for a motion to approve the minutes. A motion was made by Larry Beebe and was seconded by Terry Kocher to approve the September Meeting Minutes. The motion was passed. President Mike Williams read the list of members celebrating anniversaries and birthdays during the month of October. President Mike Williams thanked John Baker and the gang at McGrath s for the meal at the meeting and all their support throughout the year. President Mike Williams said the Elections of officers for next year will be nominated at the November meeting. Members should give serious thought about getting involved. Any changes to the club by laws should be submitted to the Trustees 10 days before the regular November meeting. There will be 4 Honor Flights next year. Thank you to the 50 TH Anniversary Committee. Vice President Mike Benge was in charge of the 50/50 drawing. Treasurer Larry Bushaw presented the club s financial report. President Mike Williams called for a motion to approve the financial report as presented. A motion was made by Lyle Knutson and was seconded by Karla McMurrin to approve the club s financial report as presented. The motion was passed. November 2013 Beyond the Glass 2 Secretary Madeline Watertor reported Get Well cards had been sent to Jerry Adams and Carol Rohr. Jerry had knee surgery and Carol was in the hospital. A Sympathy card was sent to the family of Harry Rude for the death of Charter Member Harry Rude. John Baker talked about his experience in Purhump, Nevada. John was at a ranch for a training session and got to drive the new 2014 Corvette. Social Director Jim McLaughlin thanked Doug Schoon for organizing the river boat cruise. Dinner after the Leaf Run was at Timmermans Restaurant. The Halloween Party is scheduled for October 26, 2013 at Midway Park in Toddville, Iowa. Members attending should bring a dish to share and their chairs. CRCC will supply hot dogs and marshmallows. The November Tuesday Dinner will be at the Lighthouse Restaurant on November 12, Jim asked for suggestions for a special event in November, maybe a movie night. Cindy Kocher suggested a Box Lunch Social where members make an entire meal and it is auctioned off. The club vote was for a movie night. Governor Larry Beebe reported 127 members have already renewed for Larry will be attending the West Region Governors meeting the second weekend of November. The West Region Banquet will be held on March 29, Competition Director Chris Beebe reported Jim Maccani purchased four new radios for use at the autocross events.

3 Editor Kathy Willenborg reported all information to be printed in the newsletter must be received by Wednesday October 23, Kathy would like pictures of events sent to her. Also Kathy thanked members for their donations of toiletries. Web Master Larry Bushaw reported he has been keeping the club web site up to date. Historian Dianna Knutson reported she will not be running for Historian for Dianna takes pictures of new members and other CRCC events. Homecoming Director Brian Richardson reported there were two more Homecoming events for Car Show Co-Chairman Dick Butschi reported duties for workers will be on the computer. Members can sign up for duties now. Any ideas are welcome to make the car show better. Bernie Willenborg showed a picture of the corvettes at McGrath s. A portion of the proceeds from members purchasing pictures will be donated to the Honor Flight Program fund raiser. Al Deerberg was the winner of the 50/50 drawing. President Mike Williams called for a motion to adjourn the meeting. A motion was made by John Dolphin and was seconded by Steve Luense to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM. The next meeting will be on November 21, 2013 at Pat McGrath Chevyland. NOVEMBER CRCC MEETING NOTICE The November meeting of the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club will be held Thursday, November 21 st at Pat McGrath Chevyland. Membership meeting at 7:00 PM... come earlier to meet and greet friends. It is important for you to attend! Our meetings wouldn t be the same without your attendance and ideas! NOVEMBER MEETING 1) Welcome & vote in potential new members 2) Good & wellness 3) Review & approve the previous meeting's minutes 4) Review & approve the financial reports 5) Officers Reports 6) Committee Reports 7) Old Business 8) New Business Nomination of 2014 CRCC Officers 9) Adjourn A GLANCE... 2 nd Daylight Savings Time ends turn clocks BACK 1 hour! 5 th Election Day 11 th Veterans Day 12 th CRCC monthly dinner at The Lighthouse Restaurant meet 5:30 PM 21 st CRCC monthly Pat McGrath Chevyland 22 nd CRCC 50 th Anniversary Movie Night, 6 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 28 th Be sure to check the CRCC website for details and additions of events throughout the month November 2013 Beyond the Glass 3

4 CRCC MONTHLY DINNER... Make plans to join us for the CRCC monthly dinner cruise on Tuesday, November 12 th. We will meet at the Lighthouse Restaurant at 6905 Mt. Vernon Road SE at 5:30 PM. Jim McLaughlin at if you plan to join us. Thanks, Jim F CRCC 50 th Anniversary Event! Save the date... riday, November 22 nd will be the 2013 CRCC Movie night. We plan on showing the movie "Good Neighbor Sam" (starring Jack Lemon). The doors will open at 6:00 PM and the movie will start at 6:30 P.M. in the basement of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 1350 Lyndhurst Drive in Hiawatha. We will provide soda and water and a dessert potluck would be appreciated to share with everyone. Bring your own folding chairs or bag chairs if you don't want to sit on the steel chairs. Also, please let me know if you are coming at bread1112@gmail.com. Thanks, Jim Chevrolet trademarks used with the written permission of General Motors. November 2013 Beyond the Glass 4

5 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN NOVEMBER Mike Williams 11/02 Sheila Pickrell 11/07 Diana Patten 11/08 Jim Atty 11/11 Pat Blake 11/15 Marcia Veatch 11/16 Larry Armbrecht 11/17 Lyle Knutson 11/19 Francis Lebeda 11/21 Garland Groom 11/23 Kathy Willenborg 11/26 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN NOVEMBER Bob & Linda Bonar 11/08 John & Jan Airy 11/13 Al & Kathy Willenborg 11/18 Bill & Belinha Hampton 11/20 Kyle & Fawn Shatek 11/24 HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN DECEMBER Doug Blake 12/01 Rocky Dales 12/01 David Rugg 12/01 Dan McMurrin 12/10 Marlin Veatch 12/11 Jack Gilmour 12/13 Jon Gilbert 12/14 Kirk Hoeppner 12/14 Dianna Knutson 12/14 Rob Bowen 12/16 Dean McCall 12/16 Steve Luense 12/17 Liz Ster 12/19 Larry Bushaw 12/20 Brad Roehr 12/20 Marcia Schwandt 12/21 Bob Parrish 12/27 Joan Dolezal 12/29 HAPPY ANNIVERSARY IN DECEMBER Dennis & Virginia Bruster 12/05 Jon & Carol Gilbert 12/07 Doug & Sarah Schoon 12/14 Larry & Susan Wear 12/18 Doug & Pat Blake 12/24 Paul & Jan Hildebrand 12/26 John & Denise Baker 12/31 Dave & Marina Eckman 12/31 THANK YOU... to all our advertisers. We appreciate your continued support! Welcome... to new CRCC members, Steve and Joan Dolezal November 2013 Beyond the Glass 5

6 No, not the North Pole... Indian Creek Country Club in Marion! You are invited to attend the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club Christmas Dinner Banquet Indian Creek Country Club, Marion Saturday, December 14, 2013 Cocktail Social Hour from 6:00 to 7:00 PM Dinner at 7:00 PM The menu will include: Chicken in White Wine Sauce Roast Pork Loin Roasted Red Potatoes Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Green Beans Steamed California Mix The cost of the meal is $27.00 per person The program will include: Our special guest speaker will be Keith Bison from the Newton Speedway Recognition of the 2013 CRCC Officers and introduction of the 2014 CRCC Officers Contact Jim McLaughlin at with questions. Send the form along with your payment (make checks out to CRCC) and names of those attending to: CRCC; PO Box 414; Marion, IA Reservations need to be postmarked by Friday, December 6 th Yes, I plan to attend the CRCC Christmas Banquet: Yes, I plan to attend the CRCC Christmas Banquet: (Print Name) (Print Name) My check in the amount of $ is enclosed. November 2013 Beyond the Glass 6

7 CRCC presents $3,000 to each Charity following a very successful car show! Once again this year the Cedar Rapids Corvette Club s Crusin the Ave Charity car show, held on June 8 th, was a great success. From that success comes the donation of $3,000 to each of the four selected charities. The checks were presented to the charity representatives at the CRCC October monthly meeting at Pat McGrath Chevyland. Pictured from left to right: Roger Norton from the East Central Chapter of the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa; Steve Elliott from Clothe-A-Child; Bob Bitterman, CRCC member and major car show sponsor; Dick Butschi, CRCC car show co-chairman; Jackie Wallace from Miracles in Motion; Marlys Bitterman, CRCC member and major car show sponsor; and Jeff Dockendorf from Make-A-Wish. Co-chair Wayne Martin not pictured. November 2013 Beyond the Glass 7

8 2013 CRCC OFFICERS & COMMITTEES Elected Officers: President Mike Williams Vice President Mike Benge Secretary Madeline Watertor Treasurer Larry Bushaw Governor Larry Beebe Competition Director Chris Beebe Social Director Jim McLaughlin Homecoming Director Brian Richardson Trustee (1 year) Lyle Knutson Trustee (2 year) John Dolphin Trustee (3 year) Diane Bowen Editor Kathy Willenborg Historian Dianna Knutson Appointed Officers: Messenger Bob Bowen Webmaster Larry Bushaw Committees: Car Show Chairperson Dick Butschi Car Show Chairperson Wayne Martin NCCC Officers from CRCC: WR Secretary Chris Beebe November 2013 Beyond the Glass 8

9 50 th Anniversary Riverboat Lunch Cruise on the American Lady on Saturday, October 12 th. Sixty-five members enjoyed a good meal and a scenic cruise down the Mississippi! Fall Leaf Run on Sunday, October 13 th... Lunch at Timmerman s in East Dubuque, Illinois November 2013 Beyond the Glass 9

10 Masked mystery lady! Paul s new ride!! November 2013 Beyond the Glass 10

11 Okay, JB actually went to the 2014 Corvette Stingray Live Training event! He was at the Spring Mountain Motorsports Ranch located 45 minutes west of downtown Las Vegas. Spring Mountain is home to the renowned Ron Fellows Performance Driving School and the Radical Racing School. With over four miles of challenging racetrack, Spring Mountain delivers a world-class motorsports experience. So, what did JB do? How did JB do? Where did everybody go? I miss my buddy... I passed! November 2013 Beyond the Glass 11

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