President’s Message
The first meeting was held on January 22, 2012. Please see minutes published in this issue of the Newsletter. We are busy setting up the RCC Calendar for the entire year, so that you can plan well in advance to attend events. The RCC Membership list has been updated, so please check your information on the web page. If you don’t have the password, contact the webmaster. I am pleased to announce the appointments of Phil Murray as RCC Parade Meister, and Tom Jerisha as RCC Photographer. We can be assured of well organized parades and interesting photo documentation of our outings. Our 2012 RCC Sergeant-at-Arms is Cyndy Schaper, in charge of dealing with rowdy members. Good Luck, Cyndy.
Please note the RCC Member’s outing scheduled for Sunday, February 12th. Activity Directors Kathy & Dave Fontanini have put together a 3:00 pm Bowling Party at Pla Mor Lanes, located at 807 South 4th Street, La Crosse. After the 9 Pin games (where 9 pins down equals a strike), we will move to Big Al’s Pizzaria at 115 South Third Street, downtown La Crosse for thirst and hunger. Dave & Kathy will recognize outstanding scores.
Please note the February 26th Club Meeting will be held at Schmidty’s Restaurant, located at 3119 State Road, La Crosse. As usual, we will start with dinner at 5:30 pm and follow with the meeting at 6:30 pm. If you have any agenda items, please forward them to me at tmstibbe@msn.com or call me at 608-788-2772. I will look forward to seeing you at Schmidty’s.
Stay safe out on the winter roads,
Tom Stibbe
RCC President
February 2012 Newsletter - January Meeting Notes
Meeting called to order by President Tom Stibbe at 6:30 PM at Ardie’s
Tom gave a brief history of his involvement in the RCCC. He has been a member since 1987 holding club positions as Vice-president, Treasurer and NCCC Governor. This is his first time as club president.
Tom recognized and thanked the past offices for this service. He introduced the new and continuing offices and presented them with nametags denoting their club office. Mark Swingle - Vice-president, Mavis Nicolai - Treasurer, Ron Callender - Secretary, Charlie Britten - NCCC Governor, Dave & Kathy Fontanini - Event Chairpersons and John Gesslein - Web Master
Secretary’s Report: No corrections to last month’s meeting minutes.
Treasurer’s Report: No report.
Governor’s Report: Charlie reported our proxy has been sent in. The rally will be August 11. Insurance coverage was reviewed. The club has $1 million liability and $4 million umbrella coverage. This coverage is secondary to members’ primary insurance coverage. Club members are automatically covered for all scheduled and documented events. This included Ride & Dines as long as they are on the event calendar prior to the event. For parades all members are automatically covered. But non-members must sign-in and sign a wavier. It was noted we need to make sure we do this going forward.
Webmaster’s Report: No report.
Event Chairperson: Dave & Kathy reported our next event is Feb 12 at 3:00 PM at Playmor Lanes for 9 pin tap bowling. We will go to Big Al’s afterwards for pizza. No plans for March yet however Mar 17 God’s Country Racing Auto Show is a possibility. Charlie suggested a 25-question rally “Gimmick” in March.
Old Business:
- 1) Club trailer – Still parked behind Boys & Girls Club (Logan HS). It is locked. There are many things in the trailer the club no longer uses and / or needs. Discussed various options for storage, if we need to keep the trailer and where to store items if we no longer have the trailer.
- 2) Rotary Lights Display – Carol reported the weather for setting up and the parade was very nice this year. She will get the banquet information shortly and we should receive about $200. Charlie reported slight damage to the power cord.
- 3) IRS – Tom reported we have lost our not-for-profit certification with the IRS because of failure to renew at the proper time. He will continue to work on this issue. IRS is auditing NCCC and a $7,000 fine had been assessed against them already. NCCC has paid the fine. It was recommended we have an annual reminder in the minutes for IRS renewals
New Business:
- 1) Appointments to the Board - Cyndy Schaper will be Sergeant-At-Arms, Tom Jerisha will be Club Photographer and Phil Murray will be Parade Meister
- 2) RCCC Constitution – We have an old version of the constitution but it is not in electronic form. Tom is working on getting it electronic. He will send it to all members for review. Procedure to amend the constitution was discussed.
- 3) Membership List – was passed around for corrections and adding cell phone numbers. The cell phone numbers are very valuable during events in case of emergency and lost members.
- 4) Web Site Members Page – password is same as last year
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5) 2012 Event Calendar – Presented and posted for entire year. Additional comments
- • Planned and proposed event should be listed even if they are just suggestion [Insurance coverage]
- • Hastings was discussed as possible event
- • Tom to send proposed calendar to Dave & Kathy for update
- • Eau Claire Color run was discussed as possible event
- • Tom will attend Eau Claire club event
- • Dave & Kathy to bring “Ride & Dine” event schedule to next meeting
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• Tom to ask Don Brenengen about:
- 1. Posting club brochures at the dealership
- 2. Club discounts agreement [post on member only web page]
- 3. Car Shows
- 4. Parades
- 5. Welcome packet for new corvette purchases which would include free diner at first meeting attended
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• 7 Event Road Rally will be Saturday August 11. Details discussed:
- 1. Need new place to start from because Brenengen’s will not work on Saturday
- 2. New location will need access to gas & rest rooms
- 3. Maybe Features in Holmen [Easy to get out of?]
- 4. Maybe Onalaska Park
- 5. Send ideas to Charlie
- • New club meeting location was discussed for our next meeting on Feb 26. Motion by Ted to meet at Schmidty’s as long as we can have a private room. Seconded by Phil. Motion Passed
- • Club trip was discussed. Possibilities are Road America Corvette Tribute @ Elkhart Lake, WI Aug. 19 and FunFest @ Effingham, IL Sept 14 to 16. No decision made.
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM with a motion by Mark, seconded by Kathy and approval by all in attendance
Respectfully submitted,
Ron Callender,
RCC Secretary
February Birthdays Ramona Callender 2/14
Jim Rowley 2/18
Mavis Nicolai 2/25
Webmaster’s Notes
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RCC Webmaster,
John Gesslein
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