Monthly meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday August 1st, 2023 @ 6pm Attending: Jon & Linda Walsh, Jeff McGee, David Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Rod Hemner, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Don Kopack, Greg Thoms, Mark reeves, Bonnie & Ron Grizzle, John Vogel Open Meeting with Pledge of Allegiance Old Business: July meeting notes are approved. Approve: Bonnie Second: Linda Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed Car club funds. Approve: Gina Second: Greg Ongoing Business: Gina & Linda in charge of table. Don will be moving trailer. New Business: Should we add April to the calendar like previously? Yes 4/13/24. New Business: Saturdays Event Jeff will not be available, so we need options. Only outdoor power is on far building in the NW corner of lot. Tables will be set up by PA system. Options of disc changer or Spotify also. Door Prize Winners: Multi-Knife-Ron LED Work Light- Bonnie Car Wash Sponge - Greg HaHa Cuzzi - Scott Free Lunch $13 Greg Motion to Adjourn: Motion/Bonnie Second/Scott
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes - July 2023 not available
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday June 6, 2023 @ 6 PM Attending: John Deterts, Bonnie & Ron Grizzle, Gina Habermeyer & David Thoms, Scott Muzzarelli, Jeff McGee, Greg Thoms, Dan Grant, Linda Walsh, Neil Sappington, Don & Cindy Kopack Old Business: May Notes approved. 1st Greg T 2nd David T Treasurers Report: Membership fees are due. Dan reviewed club funds and they were approved. 1st David T 2nd Lina D On-going business: 2023 TCC Sponsors Any new? 1 Ergonomic chair 2 were purchased for the worktable. We will have David Gina Purchase 2 more for the events. Event Assignment Sheet John & Dan are scheduled to work the table this Saturday. Update on banner Voted on the design. Cindy will work with RSP to get banner ordered. New Business Rain or Shine??? Finish this year with Rain or shine and review next year. We will discuss rescheduling events in case of rain. Discussed getting a small PA system in case of rescheduling. 1st Bonnie 2nd Jeff 2023 Christmas party Cancel gift exchange and donate the money to a Local charity/charities. Just have dinner/social event at Dooley Park. White Elephant suggested as an option. Or an exchange between everyone. Fun Fun Winners Scrubbing mitt: David Microfiber towel: Jeff Car wash: Neil Ha-Ha winner : PNC can koozie: Ron G Free meal deal: $11: Jeff Motion to adjourn meeting: 1st Neil 2nd Gina
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday May 2nd 2023 @ 6 PM
Attending: John Deterts, Bonnie & Ron Grizzle, Gina Habermeyer & David Thoms, Mark Reeves, Scott Muzzarelli, Mike Christopher, Ed Wagner, Randy Bingham, Jeff McGee, Greg Thoms, Dan Grant, Linda & Jon Walsh, John Vogel. Old Business: April Notes approved. 1st Dan G 2nd Linda W Treasurers Report: Trailer sticker needs to be applied to plate. Membership fees are due. Dan reviewed club funds and they were approved. 1st David T 2nd Gina H New business: Welcomed a couple of new members: Mike & Gabby On-going business: Trophies are ready. Will vote next month on banner update. Motion to adjourn meeting: 1st John D 2nd Jeff M
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday April 4th 2023 @ 6 PM
Approved spending $125 for chairs. Also, Neil will check Restore.
New business: TCC Events – Not Approved by Club - Review info regarding events. Bloomington Rt66 Red Carpet Corridor – Don on committee but did not give approval to use car club logo. Contacted SF Insurance and clubs are not libel for any issues regarding alcohol. Contacted board members to approve logo use. Update: Visit BN is also adding clubs to special event insurance coverage. Supercharged Showdown/CornBelters & Christi Clinic – Contacted Don about event – Told them we would publish on website. Received flyer today and logos added to event flyer. Evergreen Village asking for a few display vehicles to attend on 4/24 – 4/28. Ongoing business: TCC Event Assignment Signup Update TCC Banner Review/Approve Rod’s designs. Cindy will work with Ron Smith Printing once design is finalized. New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: GRX EXAGRIP Gloves - Tool Bench Spry Lubricant – Fold-Up Key Knife - Ha-Ha Winner: Can Cuzzi – Free Deal Meal: $ dollars – Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: Second:
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday March 7th 2023 @ 6 PM Attending: Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, John Deterts, Jeff McGee, Dave Thoms, Rod Hemner, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Neil Sappington, Mark Reeves, Randy Biggiam (new member), Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack.
Guest Speaker: Ryan Abbot
Ryan discussed new venture/design/build of Massive Handicap Wheelchair. It was based on a new zero turn mower – but now looks like an Off-Road Dragster. Wheelchair kid & parent will sit on front but vehicle will be controlled by individual at rear. Handicap kids will have joystick to give driver the direction of vehicle. It will be used for handicap kids at car events. Ryan wanted to share with club and is looking for suggestions/assistance for 2023 use.
February meeting notes approved by members. Motion to approve: Jeff Second: John Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. Motion to approve: Bonnie Second: David
Old business: TCC Event Theme Trophy’s Dave & Greg will rework donated trophies and/or build new. Update TCC Banner Rod will design new banner. Cindy will work with Ron Smith Printing.
New business: Club Dues email – Reminder to members? David will ask Gina to send out email as she was not at meeting. Sponsors Need to contact businesses for 2023 Sponsorship
TCC Event Assignments? Develop plan for work assignments at 2023 events. Star Volunteers – Linda W & Gina H. They make it look so easy and don’t look flustered! Looked at streamlining event work/responsibilities. If we can free up volunteers they can also bring vehicles and enjoy visiting with friends. Overall, we’ll have a better chance of attracting more new members to assist. 2023 Work Assignments to include? Move Trailer – Who is responsible for moving trailer? Setup for event – Who will help with setup? Can two individuals work table? Should each have an assigned responsibility? 50/50, meat raffle etc.? Breakdown: (1v) 50/50 & door prizes & (1v) meat raffle, theme vehicles, club shirts, water and misc. (1) money bag/box for 50/50 (include startup money) & (1) for general club funds (include startup money) Setup work table in middle. Freebie’s & flyers on one side & door prizes & misc. on the other table. Motion to approve: Linda Second: Scott Reviewed 2023 Work Assignment signup form. Several members signed up for events. We’ll finish signup at April meeting. Open discussion – Everyone was onboard with idea. Motion to approve: Jeff Second: Linda
New business: Ergonomic chairs/Work Table Ergonomics – Purchase 2 good chairs for those working at table. Approved spending $125 for chairs. Also, Neil will check Restore. Motion to approve: Dan Second: Jeff
Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Shop Towels - Linda Tire Shine - David Vinyl Protectant - Bonnie Ha-Ha Winner: Booney Hat - John Free Deal Meal: $13 dollars - Rod Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: John Second: David
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes - February 2023 not available
No meetings from December 2022 - January 2023
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes - Oct & Nov 2022 not available
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday September 6th 2022 @ 6pm
Attending: Dave Hanson, Jeff McGee, Dan Grant, John Vogel, Jon & Linda Walsh, Scott Muzzarelli, Gina Habermeyer & David Thoms. Old Business: August meeting notes approved by David & Jeff Parking lot: No issues per Cheeks. They are fine with the parking. New tents are wonderful. 2 were purchased. Thank You Jon & Linda
Treasurer: Jon & Linda Walsh were reimbursed for tents. Dan reviewed car club funds. New Business: Donnie G’s Popcorn Prize times: Meat bundle (Last one) 7:20, 50/50 7:30, Awards 7:40
Door Prizes: Puzzle- John V Steering wheel cover- Dave H Foaming Soap- Linda Plaque & Hot Wheel- Dan Meal Deal $8- Linda
Adjourned: Linda Second: John
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday August 2nd, 2022 @ 6pm Attending: John Vogel, Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, Jeff McGee, David Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Cindy Kopack, Don Kopack & Neal Sappington.
Old Business: July meeting notes Reviewed: Motion to approve: David. Second: Jeff July event went well minus a parking lot issue
Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. Motion to approve: Neal. Second: David New Business: 2 New tents for our events. $150 to spend. Approved: Dan. Second: Gina. David will be responsible for the trailer in Aug. Drawing times for prizes: Meat Bundle: 7:20. 50/50: 7:30 Trophies: 7:40 Cruisin’ Uptown Normal Event, Saturday Aug 13th. We will be around the circle with a table, tent and awning. We will help with directing traffic. And represent the club with a few cars by our booth.
Fun Fun Winners: PVA towel: Dan, Wash & Wax gel: John, Multi-use knife: Scott. Ha Ha Winner: '76 License Plate: Gina Free Meal Deal: Linda
Motion to adjourn: Motion: Neal. Second: David
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes - July 2022 not available
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday June 7th 2022 @ 6 PM Attending: John Vogel, Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, John, Jeff McGee, Dave Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Doug Morris, Cindy Kopack, Don Kopack, Bonnie Grizzle, Ron Grizzle & Mark Reeves
Old business: May meeting notes on website for review. Notes reviewed and approved by members. Motion to approve: Dan Second: David
Old business: TCC May Event Trailer Location? Watch for fire hydrant Parking Issues We need to keep cars away from front of Cheeks…Use Trucks & Yellow tape to block it Raffle? 68 for winner Meat Bundle $71 Discussion Items?
Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. No expenses & 40 members Motion to approve: LindaSecond: Bonnie
Ongoing business: Sponsor Recognition License Plate update. Will have for Saturday John V. $4 each, 67 total
Ongoing business: TCC Calendar TCC Calendar progress? – Dan G. Not enough pictures T-Shirts- Ok to order up to $800- Have them do a new logo, No small or Medium. Approve : Dan Second: David New business: TCC June Event Trailer? 50/50? Dan got a new apron to use. Meat Bundle Raffle? Misc.? Discussion Items?
New business: TCC June Event 6/11/22 Do we need to prepare Arm’s Length Raffle or 50/50 Tickets? OK for now
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Microfiber Towel - Doug Hex Keys– Scott Folding Knife - DavidBooney Hat - Bonnie Ha-Ha Winners: Auto Organizer Tray - John W P&C Can Cooler - John V Free Deal Meal: $12 dollars – Dan
New business: Dan’s mother passed away TCC Officers/Board Members – All Volunteers! – Discuss! U of I Be Kind Guidelines for Discussion!......politeness
Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: BonnieSecond: David
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday May 3rd 2022 @ 6 PM Attending: Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, Jeff McGee, Dave Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Cindy Kopack, Don Kopack, Mark Reeves & Neal Sappington.
Old business: April meeting notes on website for review. Notes reviewed and approved by members. Motion to approve: Dan Second: Neal
Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. 18 sponsors and 33 members Motion to approve: David Second: Jeff
Ongoing business: Sponsor Recognition License Plate update - John absent will go over next meeting Ron Smith Printing – Do we have all the information/business cards to proceed? TCC Calendar on hold ? Only 6/7 useable photos sent in. Doors closed, hood down & good angle. Neal volunteered to take pictures for anyone wanting to be in cal.
New business: Should TCC have Officer/Board Member Backups? President (Don) - Vice President (Dave) Vice President (Dave) - Secretary (Gina) Secretary (Gina) - Vice President (Dave) Treasurer (Dan) – Board Member (John V.) Web Administrator (Rod) - President (Don) & Jeff PNC signature card- Dan, John, Rod & Jeff Motion to approve: Gina Second: David TCC May Event Trailer? 50/50? Meat Bundle Raffle? Misc.? Tents ? Set up 3/3:30 TCC May Event Black is the theme Prepare Arm’s Length Raffle Tickets (15 tickets)
Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Candle - Gina Vehicle Door Light – Dan Folding Multi-use Knife - Linda Ha-Ha Winners: Hub Cap - Ron P&C Can Cooler - Bonnie Free Deal Meal: $ 11 dollars -
Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: Jeff Second: David
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday April 5th 2022 @ 6PM Attending: John Vogel, Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, John Deterts, Jeff McGee, Dave Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Rod Hemner, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Cindy Kopack & Don Kopack, Ed Wagner, Beth Wagner, Scott Swearingen, Ron & Bonnie Grizzle
Old business: March meeting notes on website for review. Notes reviewed and approved by members. Motion to approve: Bonnie Second: Jeff
Old business: Club Dues email – Gina emailed the dues reminder to members.
Treasurer's Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. 28 members and 11 sponsors Motion to approve: David Second: John V
Ongoing business: Sponsor John V. - Ron Smith Printing 2022 Sponsor – Flier, pocket schedule & ballets – at printer ready to print. Update? Have everything (fast turnaround)
Sponsor license plates were discussed along with pricing. 1 or 2- $9 ea, 3-5- $6 ea, 6 or more- $5 ea
Sponsor- $100 - Name on flier next year, license plate, on facebook & website Ron Smith Printing option - John V. will follow up. Update?
Ongoing business: TCC Calendar Dan set requirements and info is on the club Facebook page – Received several car photos but will need more. Will email club members etc. Update? Only 7 pictures were sent in so hoping to reach out and get more or use the pictures Rod has taken at previous shows. Would like ready June/July
Ongoing business: Theme Trophy Status Need 3 months of trophies Dave is currently reworking donated trophies. Update? Working on them
New business: Review the TCC By-laws (Updated 4/1/2014) Board of Directors/Officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer At Large Directors (3) Rod, Jeff & Don (?) Covering web design and updating Motion to approve: Dan Second: David
New business: Options to update TCC Logo Should we consider looking at options to update the current TCC logo? Everyone seemed to want to keep as is. Motion to approve: Second:
New business: Options for Board Member Director at Large or Website Administrator? Create Master Club Flier Maintain/update website Update monthly meeting notes on website Maintain/update Facebook page Search for other club events and update website Pictures & videos and TCC events Motion to approve: Second:
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Foaming Wheel Cleaner -Scott Hex Key Set - Dan Ha-Ha Winners: Solar Hula Girl -David(now sitting on his dash proudly) P&C Can Cooler - Neal Free Deal Meal: $17 dollars -
Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: Jeff Second: John
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Tuesday March 1st 2022 @ 6 PM Attending: John Vogel, Jon Walsh, Linda Walsh, John Deterts, Jeff McGee, Dave Thoms, Gina Habermeyer, Dan Grant, Scott Muzzarelli, Cindy Kopack and Don Kopack.
Old business: February meeting notes on website for review. Notes reviewed and approved by members. Motion to approve: Second:
Ongoing business: Club Dues email – Rod & Don collaborated – April 1st due date - Email reviewed and approved. Gina will send out to members. Motion to approve: Second:
Ongoing business: Sponsor John V. - Ron Smith Printing 2022 Sponsor – Flyer, pocket schedule & ballets – ready to print.
Ongoing business: Sponsor Recognition License Plate update Ron Smith Printing option - John V. will follow up. If too expensive could reuse existing and use vinyl print over plate.
Ongoing business: TCC Calendar Dan set requirements and info is on club Facebook page – Received several car photos but will need more. Will email club members etc.
Ongoing business: Theme Trophy Status Dave currently reworking donated trophies.
New business: TCC Officer Duties Treasurer – Dan Manage TCC bank account Post member dues & sponsor contributions Pay bills (Insurance, Post Office box, DJ fee, etc.) Maintain current checkbook balance Monthly treasurer report at meetings Maintain member roster and share with Gina Maintain sponsor list Special Projects – TCC Calendars
New business: Website/Webmaster – Rod Create Master Club Flyer Maintain/update website Update monthly meeting notes on website Maintain/update Facebook page Search for other club events and update website Pictures & video’s and TCC events Special Projects
New business: Secretary/Communications – Gina Maintain current club member email/contact list Maintain current sponsor email/contact list Take meeting notes to be updated on website Email meeting reminder to members Email club updates to members
New business: PR – John V Coordinates Towanda (Twin City) Plaza venue Contact for Ron Smith Printing Coordinates cruise facility needs Special Projects
New business: President – Don Conduct meetings Set meeting agenda for discussion and use for meeting/website notes Special Projects
New business: Vice President – David Conduct meetings when president not available. Assist with rework of donated trophies for events. Special Projects
New business: Car Club Laptop to maintain club info? - Purchase refurbished? Motion to approve: Tabled for future discussion. New business: Open Discussion Should we consider purchasing new TCC T-shirts? Motion to approve: Tabled for future discussion.
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Micro Fiber Rags - Leather/Vinyl Protectant - Ha-Ha Winners: License Plate - Gina P&C Can Cooler - Jeff Free Deal Meal: $14 dollars - Dave
Motion to Adjourn Meeting: Motion: Second:
Monthly Meeting Agenda/Notes Monday February 7th 2022 @ 6 PM Attending: John Vogel, Jeff McGee, Dorothy McGee, Dave Thoms, Scott Muzzarelli, Bonnie Grizzle, Ron Grizzle, Dan Grant, Cindy Kopack and Don Kopack. Old business: The January meeting did not have a quorum so no agenda items were approved Treasurers Report: Dan reviewed current car club funds. Motion to approve: Bonnie Second: John V.
Ongoing business: None
New business: Suggestions for conducting 2022 meetings. 1. Follow agenda items for discussion. 2. Raise hand to have floor and voice opinions. 3. Stay on subject matter until motion to approve. Motion to approve: Jeff Second: Ron
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Door Prizes - Something New/Something Old (Ha-Ha)! Free Meal Deal – One Dollar Please! Vote on ‘Fun-Fun-Fun’ at end of meeting.
New business: Meeting dates: First or Second Tuesday? Future meetings will be the first Tuesday of each month. Motion to approve: Dan Second: David
New business: Meeting Notes? Future meeting notes will be placed on website. Easy access for all members to review. Motion to approve: David Second: Jeff
New business: 2022 TCC & MSC Christmas Party? ‘Christmas with the Cruisers’ will be at the Dooley Park Pavilion and is scheduled for December 10th 2022. Motion to approve: David Second: Scott
New business: Changes to Christmas gift exchange? Gold tickets will be mixed with the regular tickets and picked at random by club member working the gift distribution. Motion to approve: Scott Second: David
New business: 2022 Christmas Party food. TCC & MSC will purchase the food and volunteers will serve similar to 2021. The clubs will not go back to potluck this year. Motion to approve: John V. Second: Dan
New business: TCC Cruise Nights This season at the beginning of our events we will acknowledge Veterans & First Responders! Next, we will ask participants to stand and play the National Anthem. Last, we’ll follow-up with event details – Restroom locations, Food, Gramma Nanna’s, Door Prizes (tickets), 50/50 drawing & Raffle drawing timees. Motion to approve: Dorothy Second: Dan
New business: Purchase & Display American Flag? The club will purchase a 3’x5’ American Flag to Hang on trailer. Motion to approve: Dan Second: John V.
New business: Charity donation for 2022? Donations are on hold until 2023. Motion to approve: John V. Second: Dan
New business: Fun-Fun-Fun Winners! Door Prize Winners: Jeff – Tire Foam Scott – Windshield Cleaner Ha-Ha Winner: John V. – Mid State Cruisers T-Shirt Free Meal Deal: Bonnie - $10 dollars
New business: ‘Fun-Fun-Fun’ will be part future meetings. Door prizes & Ha-Ha cost to be under $10 - Club will pay for items. Free Deal Meal will vary per member participation at each meeting. Motion to approve: David Second: Jeff
New business: Misc. Discussed Club Dues email, Sponsors, TCC Calendar – Need photo guidelines, DJ’s 2022 Contract, Sponsor Recognition License Plates and Theme Trophies. These items were tabled until next meeting.