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  • Chevy’s Little Engine That Could
    NYT article about the Chevy small-block engine that provide Corvette power.Generally, one can read one NYT article at time; then the paywall kicks in. If you can’t read the article, clear your browser’s cache (or use a different browswer or machine). Click on the heading of this post to go to the news page that […]
  • New Webmaster: Send Images and Info to Ed Lamoureux
    We will celebrate Don’s great work, service, and friendship at the appropriate time. For now, we will simply relieve him of some club-related burdens. Please submit information for the website to Ed Lamoureux <ell@bradley.edu>. Pictures of cars and of known locations need not include captions. Please include the names of people in the images that […]
  • Meeting Minutes August 2020 (Virtual)
    The meeting was called to order by President, Steve Rees at 6:32 p.m. with 32 members and 0 guests present.   Currently there are 160 members and 93 households in the club. Program:  None Treasurer’s Report:  A detailed report was presented and accepted by the membership.  A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report by […]
  • Meeting Minutes July 2020 (Virtual)
    July 13, 2020 Virtual Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order by Vice President, Lori Redmond at 6:40 p.m. with 22 members and 0 guests present.   Currently there are 160 members and 93 households in the club. It was discussed that next month’s meeting might be at Uftring Chevy at that time, but it […]
  • June 2020 Meeting Minutes (Virtual)
    The meeting was called to order by President, Steve Rees at 6:30 p.m. with 26 members and 0 guests present.   Currently there are 160 members and 93 households in the club. Program:  None Treasurer’s Report:  A detailed report was presented and accepted by the membership.  A motion was made to accept the Treasurer’s Report by […]
  • Club Thanks Essential Workers
    The Club chose to spend time thanking some of our Essential Workers with a Club Caravan.  (and if there is still more space to be used…  It also served as a fundraiser for St Jude, with more than $1000 raised.)
  • May 2020 Meeting Minutes
    Mid-Illinois Corvette Club May  18, 2020 Meeting Minutes The meeting was called to order by President, Steve Rees at 6:30 p.m. with 29 members and 1 guest present.  Currently there are 160 members and 93 households in the club. Welcome new member Chris Carr, she was voted into the club at the meeting.  She has […]
  • May Governor’s Report 2020
    MICC  Governor’s Report  May 2. 2020 There wasn’t a Governor’s Meeting May 1-2, 2020, in St. Louis, MO., due to the Corona Virus Pandemic.  Instead we held a conference call on May 2nd with our region following the agenda used for our meeting.  At this time they are still planning to have the convention in […]
  • Lands End Ordering Instructions
    http://business.landsend.com/store/MICC 1. Set up an account, your email address, and password 2. Sign in 3. Pick out item ( if the item is “promotional item” a large quantity is required) 4. Pick size, color, and quantity 5. Apply logo. Account number 6890725. Logo number 1615853. Cost for logo is $6.95 6. Mid Illinois Corvette Club […]
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  • September 2017 Meeting Minutes
    Mid-Illinois Corvette ClubMembership MeetingSeptember 11, 2017 Minutes Opening ·        Introduction of Guests and Visitors – Michael & Susan Andresen from Westminster Village, Rod Wand (2017 Z06), and 2nd time visitor Ron Zimmerman. 76 members were in attendance. ·        Tonight’s Greeters – Dan Hittinger, Harry Sweet, Paul Boyd Officer Reports ·        President – Dave Bowles – […]
  • September 2017 Governor’s Report
    Governor’s MeetingSeptember 8-9, 2017 In 1977 Roger Clancy formulated a plan for the NCCC to be involved with charity work within our communities by sponsoring a Corvette giveaway. The Roger Clancy Humanitarian Award is given annually to a NCCC member who has gone the extra mile.  Two of the three nominees for 2017 are our […]
  • August 2017 Meeting Minutes
    Mid-Illinois Corvette ClubMeeting MinutesAugust 14, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. by President Dave Bowles. There were 61 members and 2 guests present. Our first-time visitors were Jim and Laurie Redmon. Dave shared his President’s comments (posted to website on August 1), as well as acknowledged those who celebrate birthdays and […]
  • Hog Roast
    Members traveled to Toulon, IL to have a hog roast. The over 150 pounds hog was finished and stripped before feasting with food brought by everyone. The weather was great and there was even tractor wagon rides after the meal. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize More Photos
  • Hannibal Car Show
    The 11th annual All Corvette Car Show presented by Mark Twain Corvette Club in Hannibal, MO was a fantastic time this year. We had nine MICC couples and one guest couple attend for nine plastic cars and one metal car. Only around three hours away Hannibal is a quaint little town with a main street […]
  • July 4th West Peoria Parade
    Fireworks—Flags—Fun and CANDY! And I mean a lot of candy. We had 11 Corvettes join in the July 4th West Peoria Parade this year to acknowledge the St. Jude Drive 2017. The lead car this year was Robyn and Lisa Jones with their white 2017 C7 Coupe which they had decorated (really Lisa did all the work with […]
  • President’s Comments for August 2017
    As our club grows, we are no longer a smaller car club, but one of the larger corvette clubs in the Midwest. Also as our club grows, it is exciting to meet and greet new members as they come in and share the excitement we have for our club. The future success of our club […]
  • July Meeting Photos
    View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize St. Jude Runners Check Presentation Paul Boyd joined the club at the July meeting. Welcome, Paul. It’s great to have you.
  • St. Jude 4th of July West Peoria Parade Photos

    Fireworks—Flags—Fun and CANDY!  And I mean a lot of candy.  We had 11 Corvettes join in the July 4th West Peoria Parade this year to acknowledge the St. Jude Drive 2017.  The lead car this year was Robyn and Lisa Jones with their white 2017 C7 Coupe which they had decorated (really Lisa did all the work with the decorations) in Red-White and Blue stars and decals.  They even had patriotic music streaming from their car that was enjoyed by all.

    We had sunny weather, many smiles and a lot of laughs.  After the parade it has become tradition that we all go to the 50’s Diner at the Metro Center and enjoy lunch.  We reminisce on these very special moments to celebrate OUR COUNTRY and this years parade.  We are Blessed to live in this country…. Home of the FREE because of the BRAVE.

  • Dayton, Ohio Trip
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  • Union Jack Pub in Indianapolis
    This was the lunch stop in Indianapolis, Indiana on our way to Dayton, Ohio. It was like eating in a museum. What a fabulous place to stop at. Great job, Dan Hittinger, lining this up. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize More Photos
  • July 2017 Meeting Minutes
    Mid-Illinois Corvette ClubMeeting MinutesJuly 10, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 6:32 pm by President Dave Bowles. There were 36 members and 1 guest present. Our first-time guest was Jerry Lancaster. Jerry purchased his 1995 Corvette green convertible from Dale Nelson, Harry Sweet’s uncle. Big welcome to Jerry! In attendance at the meeting […]
  • President’s Comments for July 2017
    As I write this, July is almost upon us. Where did the time go? The Air Force Museum trip will be one for the books by our next monthly club meeting. “I Spy A Wish” is coming up and is a fun event for a worthy cause. July 22 is the Volo, IL Auto Museum […]
  • Kep’s & June Club Meeting
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  • Blacksmith Steak House
    Members had a great time and good food at the Blacksmith Steak House on June 17th. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize
  • Corvette Adventures
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  • Meeting Minutes for June 2017
    The June 12, 2017 meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by President Dave Bowles. There were 52 members and 3 guests present. The guests were: Ron Zimmerman and Chuck & Brenda Croxton. Dave thanked everyone for their help with the 19th Annual MICC Charity Car Show supporting the St. Jude Runners. The amount […]
  • President’s Comments for June 2017
    Thanks to everyone who helped us have a great MICC Car Show for the St. Jude runners! This could not have happened without people volunteering to help. The morning started out misty, then became overcast, then gave way to sunshine! Last I heard, we had 164 vehicles registered. Again, thanks to all. Please remember that […]
  • Elmwood Strawberry Festival
    Several club members attended the 29th Annual Elmwood Strawberry Festival Car Show. Held in downtown Elmwood on the first Saturday of June every year, this event features crafters, vendors, cars, and of course lots of strawberries. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize More Strawberry Festival Photos
  • Car Show 2017 Recap and Photos
    The 2017 St. Jude Runners’ Car Show was a great success. We had an amazing turnout with sixty-five Corvettes and ninety-nine other vehicles. The show saw some very unique and interesting cars. We would like to thank everyone for bringing their cars and those who came to see and hear the stories of them. Especially those […]
  • A Special Thanks to Gary Uftring
    The car show saw many members helping out to create an inviting and interesting experience for all. We are especially proud of our sponsor, Gary Uftring, for his entry and help at the car show. He sold drinks for several hours at the car show and stayed until the end to help take down the […]
  • St. Jude Corvette Drive Send Off
    The 2017 St. Jude Corvette Drive leaving on May 18th from Uftring in Washington, IL on the way to Memphis, TN and the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
  • May 2017 Club Meeting Photos
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  • Meeting Minutes for May 2017
    The May 8, 2017 meeting was called to order at 6:35 pm by President David Bowles. There were 75 members and 3 guests present. Our guests tonight were Paul Boyd, Wayne Isbell & Earl David. Welcome all! David commented that good weather is coming and so are good times. The activity committee has worked diligently […]
  • First 2017 Cruise to Harvest Cafe in Delavan, Illinois
    Cruise to Harvest Cafe in Delavan with continuation to J &J Drive Inn in Mackinaw. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize More Cruise to Harvest Cafe Photos
  • President’s Comments for May 2017
    As I wait for consistent Corvette cruising weather, I am reminded how impatient we can all sometimes be when things do not go as we have planned. Just like good weather is coming, so are good times if we are patient and follow the right path. As the song says “We don’t all follow the […]
  • Six new members in April
    View fullsize Julie & Mike Stevens View fullsize Barbara & Dale Bailliez View fullsize Pat & Ron Sefried
  • Meeting Minutes for April 2017
    The April 10, 2017 meeting was called to order at 6:33 PM by club president David Bowles. There were 68 members present and 7 guests.  Welcome all!! Check the website for the coming events, and your e-mail for invites to all the events the club has to offer. David wished Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary […]
  • MICC Car Show Flyer for May 27th 2017 event
    Attaching the MICC Car Show flyer here – Download
  • The Mid-Illinois Corvette Club 19th Annual Charity Car Show Supporting St. Jude Runners – May 27th
    To: All members of the Mid-Illinois Corvette Club (MICC)From:  Linda Picton, Chairperson Elaine Kasky who chaired the car show for many years is not available this year, so I was asked by Jim Gehrig to be the Chairperson of the MICC 2017 Charity Car Show. We are two months behind schedule trying to get ready […]
  • Meeting Minutes for March 2017
    The March 13, 2017 membership meeting was called to order @ 6:30 PM by President David Bowles as President Kevin Stremlau resigned on Mar 11, 2017. There were 60 members present and 3 guests. David thanked everyone present for coming and commented on what a GREAT club we have. He also thanked Gary Uftring for his sponsorship. […]
  • Two New Members in March
    Mary & Rich Anderson
  • Jonah’s Seafood House
    View fullsize View fullsize Saturday at Jonah’s Seafood House was another fun event. The food and service were both great. Special thanks to Sherie & Dan Hittinger for making the arrangements. More photos from 2017
  • Board Meeting Minutes for February 2017
    Mid-Illinois Corvette ClubFebruary 27, 2017Board Members Meeting Minutes Governor Sandy Arnold requested that the Board meet on Monday, February 27, at Panera’s on Knoxville to discuss some unresolved budget issues before the general club meeting in March. Sandy conducted the meeting in the absence of President Kevin Stremlau and called the meeting to order at […]
  • Governor’s Report for March 2017
    February 24-25, 2017 We need four additional volunteers for the Auto Cross. We are cosponsoring the event with Great Rivers Corvette Club, which will be held Saturday & Sunday, May 20-21, 2017 in Quincy, IL. So far, Dan & Sherie Hittinger and Bob & Linda Picton have signed up! This event promises to be lots of […]
  • President’s Comments for March 2017
    As I’m writing this I’m looking out the window at snow flurries…ugh! But SPRING is just around the corner!!! As valued members, we need everyone’s help to make our activities successful and fun. We also need everyone to get out there and start soliciting donations to our annual St. Jude Runners Charity Car Show. And don’t forget, keep […]
  • Two new members in February

    Steve & Colette Rees

  • A 1967 Corvette and Fate
    Mike McMullen is a long time friend of mine who graduated from Woodruff High School in 1961 two years after me. We have been to a number of NCRS convention and road tours together. He and two other of his Woodruff classmates all bought new 1967 corvettes. The other two still have theirs. This is […]
  • February 2017 Photos
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  • Meeting Minutes for February 2017
    The February 13, 2017 meeting was called to order at 6:31 PM by club president Kevin Stremlau. There were 62 members present and 4 guests. The guests tonight were Steve & Colette Rees and Rich & Mary Anderson. Welcome all!! With the wintertime blues and Corvette driving deprivation, it is a good time to join […]
  • Board Meeting Minutes for January 2017
    Mid-Illinois Corvette ClubJanuary 9, 2017Board Meeting Minutes The Board meeting was called to order by President Kevin Stremlau at 6:05 pm at Uftrings. He welcomed our new Vice President David Bowles, along with the returning board members: Mourina Sweet, Jim Gehrig, Sandy Arnold, Tracy Adamson and Marilyn Carls. Kevin handed out the agenda for this […]
  • President’s Comments for February 2017
    Cloudy and dreary, over and over…it never fails. This time of the year can bring on a severe case of wintertime blues and Corvette driving deprivation!!! If that’s the case with you, we’ve got just the remedy to fix you up. Sign up and join the friendship and fun at our 2017 club activities!!! I’d […]
  • The Salvation Army Celebration of the Ringing of the Bells
    The Salvation Army Celebration of the Ringing of the Bells is scheduled for February 10, 2017 at 5:30 pm. Location is: 2903 W. Nebraska, Peoria. Everyone who helped ring the bells at Bass Pro Shops is invited to attend.
  • January 2017 Photos
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  • NEW Club Meeting Start Time – 6:30 pm
    Beginning February 13th, the one hour club meeting start time will be 6:30 pm. This change was voted on and passed by the members present at the January 2017 meeting.
  • Meeting Minutes for January 2017
    The January 9, 2017 meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by club president Kevin Stremlau. There were 59 members present. Welcome all!! Kevin thanked all those that braved the cold to ring the bells for the Salvation Army, the final amount collected will be announced in early February. He also thanked everyone for […]
  • President’s Comments for January 2017
    Happy New Year Corvette fans! I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. And I’d like to thank all the MICC members who helped ring Salvation Army bells at Bass Pro Shop on 3 separate Saturdays. We also had a great MICC Christmas Party at Weaver Ridge Country Club. Please also know that your generosity […]
  • Meeting Minutes for December 2016
    The December 12, 2016 meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by club president Kevin Stremlau. There were 49 members and 1 guest present. The guest tonight was Rich Anderson. Welcome all!! We are still pursuing our goal of 200 members – can we make it happen?? The club does a lot of charity […]
  • Special Thanks to the Salvation Army Bell Ringers
    These folks braved the cold to support the 2016 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Campaign: John & Pam Morris who arranged for MICC to participate, John & Carol Steffen, Buddy & Stephanie Turner, Bryce Unruh, Kevin & Luann Stremlau, Bob Patten, Elaine Kasky, George & Dee Taylor, Peggy Karnes, Mike & Marlene Branham, Bob Picton, Steve […]
  • President’s Comments for December 2016
    Merry Christmas to all, and to all a joyous Corvette holiday season!!! Let us all reflect and celebrate another awesome year that 2016 has been for the Mid-Illinois Corvette Club. We pursued our challenging membership goal of 200 with joyful vigor and are now so close. I thank and encourage everyone to please keep up the […]
  • Governor’s Report for November 2016
    The NCCC Corvette Raffle ticket for 2016 was drawn! The winner is from Cornhusker’s Corvette Club, Omaha, Nebraska. Tickets for the 2017 St. Jude Charity Raffle are for sale. The lucky winner will be drawn at the convention, in Bowling Green, in August. Let me know if you want to buy a ticket. A special […]
  • Meeting Minutes for November 2016
    The November 14, 2016 meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by club president Kevin Stremlau. There were 57 members and 11 guests present. The guests tonight were: Steve & Darlene Corrie, Jodie & Marcie Marcy, Steve Barton, Grant Barton, Will Kessinger, Barb & Dale Bailliez, and Steve & Collette Rees. Welcome all!! The […]
  • President’s Comments for November 2016
    The end of another awesome year approaches and we have much to celebrate in THANKSGIVING. We’ve been blessed with a variety of great events that yielded awesome charitable benefits and a whole lot of fun. We also experienced tremendous membership growth starting at 147 and currently reaching 179 on our way to our goal of […]
  • Meeting Minutes for October 2016
    The October 10, 2016 meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM by club Vice-president John Steffen in President Stremlau’s absence. There were 73 members and 13 guests present. The guests tonight were Dave & Chris Cooper, Kathy & Bud Burton, Steve Barton – owns a 2012 red convertible; Grant Barton – owns a 2008 […]