There were 13 members present at the July 10th meeting of the Hiawathaland Corvette Association. The meeting was called to order by President Don Buskovick at 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

The treasurer’s report was read.

Old Business: The newsletter is now on the “Members Only” page of the website as was suggested last month. The Secretary of State dues ($35.00) were paid and we are still in process of getting all of the cards filled out for the club insurance. Don will mail cards out to those members not here.

The Straight River Days parade was good. Even more people attended the parade this year and once again our club donated lots of candy to the spectators! Nine cars participated in the parade and several members relaxed around the fire afterward at Hoffman’s.

New Business: Several members are interested in next year’s BIG event to Bowling Green. Reservations can not be made until September so watch for more information or look at the Corvette Museum website. www.corvettecaravan.com.

Bob Lee reported on upcoming events.

Georges in Geneva on July 12th

Busters, July 17th, meet at MGM at 5:30

Ellendale Parade, July 19th at 4:00. Line up at 2:30 at the school.

July 26th, Washington Lake, 1:00 at MGM

More events were suggested and scheduled as follows:

Stewartville on August 8th, meet at Taco John’s, 5:30

August 19th, Club 57, meet at MGM at 5:30

August 29th, The Moose Club, Albert Lea, meet at Taco John’s, 5:30

Cruise to Stillwater for a boat ride and meal “Jazz Me on the Water”,

Sunday, September 14th. Marilyn will bring more info next month.

There was discussion on whether or not to continue having sponsors for the club. If we discontinue, we won’t have to pay taxes on that income, less postage cost and no billing etc. Sponsors do help in money used for sponsoring a family at Christmas, Young Life Cake auction….. Ron F made a motion to let sponsorships lapse; use member dues for insurance and website maintenance and fund everything else we want to do on our own. Tim Wurst seconded the motion. The motion carried.

There will be another shirt order opportunity at the August meeting.

Tim motioned to adjourn the meeting. Ron seconded. Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Patti Hoffman, Sec/treas