ULTRA CAR SHOW
September 11, 2021
On The Hill Golf Course
American Legion Post #199
11 am - 2 pm
Car Cruise at 2 pm
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The August KVCC meeting was held August 25, 2022 at the Old Herald Brewery & Distillery in Collinsville, IL at 6:30 p.m. with nineteen members in attendance.
Treasurer's Report
Checking account has a balance of $1,623.88.
The club donates to several charities each year. This year a suggestion was made that the club donate locally to Carl Huels (Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive Center), who is building a Veterans’ Memorial in Bartelso along the east side of his business. Carl is a lifelong supporter of veterans for all wars. A motion was made by Kevin Laumbattus that the club donate $500.00 to Carl Huels for the Veterans’ Memorial. Motion seconded by Al Varel and followed by an aye vote.
Trips for 2022
Route 66 October 14 -16
If you are interested in going on the Route 66 trip, please contact Jeff Rabenort at rabofnbo@yahoo.com to get hotel reservation information. Preliminary plans are to meet on Friday October 14 at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast at the O’Fallon, IL Cracker Barrel.
Donna Rabenort said she has a trivia contest for the navigators on the drive!
2022 Day Events
· Master Cars – Dave Crain is working on date with Gary from Master Cars and hopes to get a Saturday afternoon date soon
· Corvette FunFest - September 17 Effingham, IL – if you want to join the caravan for the event, we will meet at Yachts to Sea in Nashville, IL at 8:30 a.m.
· Backroads Boogie – October 29-30
The September meeting will be the annual shrimp boil and will be held on September 22, 2022 at the Marissa City Park, Marissa, IL at 6:00 p.m. The venue was changed this year as the pavilion rent at Washington County Lake has increased to $50 and the park in Marissa is available free of charge and has indoor restrooms. Bring your own drinks and a side dish or dessert to share. Plates, cutlery and napkins will be provided. Cost for the boil will be determined after all food/supplies are purchased. Please RSVP to Bruce and Diane Peebles at bdpeebles@frontier.com.
Side note: Club President, Jacob Streuter is directing and also acting in a live theatre performance of Guys & Dolls at the Looking Glass Playhouse in Lebanon, IL. Performance dates are September 22-25 and September 29 – October 2.
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The July 2022 KVCC Meeting was held at The Hopskeller Brewing Company in Waterloo, IL with 14 members attending. here are Jan's notes from that meeting:
The July KVCC meeting was held July 28 at the Hopskeller Brewing Company in Waterloo, IL at 6:30 p.m. with fourteen members in attendance.
Treasurer's Report
Checking account has a balance of $XXXXXXX
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2022 dues of $25.00 per car are now payable.
The club donates to several charities each year. Think about which charity you would like the club to support and bring your suggestion to the August meeting. Those attending will vote on the suggestions.
Trips for 2022
Route 66 October 14 -16
If you are interested in going on the Route 66 trip, please contact Jeff Rabenort at rabofnbo@yahoo.com to get hotel reservation information.
2022 Day Events
· Master Cars – Dave Crain is working on date with Gary from Master Cars and hopes to get a Saturday afternoon date in several weeks
· Clinton County Cruise In:
August 5 – St. Rose Park 5:00pm – 9:00pm
August 12 – Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive Cruizin The Dam
· River to River All Corvette Show sponsored by Southern IL Corvette Club – August 20 9:00am-2:00pm at E. Monroe & 14th Street, Herrin, IL
· Corvette FunFest - September 17 Effingham, IL – we will be meeting at Yachts to Sea at 8:30 to caravan to event
· Backroads Boogie – October 29-30
The August meeting will be
August 25, 2022.
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The June 2022 KVCC Mtg was held at The Roland Barkau Golf Course in Okawville.
The June KVCC meeting was held June 23 at the Okawville golf course restaurant at 6:30 p.m. with twenty members in attendance.
Treasurer's Report
2022 dues of $25.00 per car are now payable.
Trips for 2022
Route 66 October 14 -16
If you were not at the June meeting and are interested in going on the Route 66 trip, please contact Jeff at rabofnbo@yahoo.com
Day Events
· Master Cars – Dave Crain is working on date
· River to River All Corvette Show sponsored by Southern IL Corvette Club – August 20 9:00am-2:00pm at E. Monroe & 14th Street, Herrin, IL
· Clinton County Cruise In – 1st Friday night of the month 5:00pm–9:00pm great food and music – inquiries/contact Brad Jones 618-799-9699
July 1 - Aviston American Legion
August 5 – St. Rose Park
August 12 – Carl’s 4 Wheel Drive Cruizin The Dam
September 2 – Aviston American Legion
October 7 – Trenton NAPA/State Farm
· Corvette FunFest - September 17 Effingham, IL
· Backroads Boogie – October 29-30
The July meeting will be July 28, 2022 at Hopskeller Brewing Company, 116 E 3rd St, Waterloo, IL at 6:30pm.
P.S. Congratulations!!! to Jacob & Kayla who are expecting a baby boy – due date is December 22
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September Shrimp Boil
Held at Washington Co Recreation Area
Twenty-two members enjoyed the September meeting shrimp boil hosted by Bruce & Diane Peebles at Washington County Recreation Area on September 23, 2021. Cost was $12.00/per person. The menu was rounded out with sides of cornbread, slaw, carrot casserole and many delicious desserts brought by members.
Treasurer reported an account balance of $1,208.88. Donations of $250.00 each were sent to the St. Louis Area Food Bank and St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital since the last meeting.
Go-karting at World Wide Technologies is set for September 25th. Twenty-one drivers have signed up.
Other activities coming up in the area that might interest you:
-Oct 2 - Terre Du Lac Annual Fall Festival & Car Show, $20 entry fee - cars, trucks, motorcycles, Registration 9-12, Awards at 3, Live music, food, vendors, 50-50
-Oct 24 - Veterans Memorial/Crown Wineries club drive. We will meet in Marissa at the Schneidewind Insurance parking lot at noon. It was decided to make this event our October meeting. This is the last planned meeting for 2021.
The August KVCC Mtg @
Karban's Knotty Pines
Here's what took place!
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Twenty-two members were present at the August 26th meeting at Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn.
Treasurer's report showed a balance of $1,708.88. The charities nominated for our annual contributions were St. Jude's Childrens' Hospital and the St. Louis Area Food Bank. The club voted to give each charity $250.00.
The Kicks on 66 Ultra Car Show and Cruise will be held September 11th at "On The Hill Golf Club", managed by American Legion Post #199 in Edwardsville, IL. Car show is from 11 am - 2pm. Viewing tickets are $10.00 each. If you would like to show your car, the entry is FREE but you have to register ahead of time online at kickson66.org. The car cruise is at 2:30 and is FREE and open to everyone. The club decided to meet at Huddle House at the I64 & Route 4 exit at 9:30 am.
Corvette Funfest will be September 17 & 18 in Effingham, IL. Reservations can be made online at https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/funfestregistration. There is no reserved club parking this year. The club plans to go on Saturday, September 18. Anyone who wants to drive together can meet at the Yachts to Sea parking lot in Nashville, IL at 8:30 am. We will park together and put up our club sign.
Jacob had a sign-up sheet for the September 25th Go-kart event at Worldwide Technologies Raceway. If you want to drive this event and have not signed up, contact Jacob at Email: jestreuter@gmail.com Call/text: 618-314-0570
Other events/drives that were talked about:
-Sept 5th - bands all day at the Backstreet Wine & Dine in Hecker - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
-Oct 2 - Terre Du Lac Annual Fall Festival & Car Show, $20 entry fee - cars, trucks, motorcycles, Registration 9-12, Awards at 3, Live music, food, 50-50
-Veterans Memorial/Crown Wineries
-Quarry Winery - St. Albans, MO
-Moonshine Store - Martinsville, IL
-Route 66 Drive - the club had been talking about this event for October but decided to move to Spring
Next meeting will be at the Family Shelter at Washington County Recreational Area on September 23. Meeting at 6:00pm followed by shrimp boil at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to Diane Peebles by September 20th so food can be purchased. If you would like to bring a side or dessert, also let Diane know. BRING YOUR OWN DRINKS!
Email: bdpeebles@frontier.com Call/text: 618-604-3145
Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.
The July KVCC Meeting Held
Augusta, MO
The July KVCC meeting was held at The Hawthorne Inn while several of the members were on the overnight trip into the wine country at Augusta, Labadie, and Hermann area of Missouri. Here are Secretary Janet's notes from that meeting;
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The July meeting was held on Saturday July 24, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hawthorne Inn in Labadie, MO. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Augusta winery trip. Twelve members attended the event.
The Herrin Corvette Show is Saturday, August 21. Entry is $15/car - pay at gate.
Corvette Funfest will be September 17 & 18 in Effingham, IL. Reservations can be made online at https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/funfestregistration. There is no reserved club parking this year. The club plans to go on Saturday, September 18. Anyone who wants to drive together can meet at the Yachts to Sea parking lot in Nashville, IL at 8:30 a.m. We will park together and put up our club sign.
Go-karting at Worldwide Technologies Raceway in Madison, IL is scheduled for September 25. Jacob has made a deposit for the go-kart "Happy Hour" for 1:30-2:30pm. Participants need to be there at 1pm to start registration and go through some safety training. We can have up to 24 drivers and will split the total cost of $1,300.00 among all drivers. Jacob said about 15 people have expressed interest. Recruit any interested friends for this event - they don't have to belong to the club to participate but club members will take precedence. Also, anyone is welcome to come and spectate for free. We will go for food and drinks after!
Jacob asked if there was interest in an October Route 66 trip. Most of those present said yes so he will start making plans for the event.
The August 26th meeting will be held at Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn, IL at 6:30 p.m.
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club met June 24th at Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery at Carlyle, IL!
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Here are Secretary Janet's notes from the June meeting at Carlyle;
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The June meeting was held June 24, 2021 at Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle, IL. There were thirteen members and two guests, Kelvin McMillin and Shirley Mueller in attendance. We welcome them and hope they will decide to join the club.
Treasurer reported a balance of $1,708.88 in the checking account.
The overnight winery trip to Augusta, MO is scheduled for July 24 & 25. Jacob has a block of rooms reserved at the Best Western Plus Washington Hotel in Washington, MO. A reservation can be made by calling 636-390-8877 or online. Use code: KVCC to get the reserved room rate.
The Herrin Corvette Show is Saturday, August 21. Entry is $15/car - pay at gate.
Corvette Funfest will be September 17 & 18 in Effingham, IL. Reservations can be made online at https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/funfestregistration. There is no reserved club parking this year. The club plans to go on Saturday, September 18. Anyone who wants to drive together can meet at the Yachts to Sea parking lot in Nashville, IL. Time to be set later. We will park together and put up our club sign.
Go-karting at Worldwide Technologies Raceway in Madison, IL is scheduled for September 25. Jacob has made a deposit for the go-kart "Happy Hour" for 1:30-2:30pm. Participants need to be there at 1pm to start registration and go through some safety training. We can have up to 24 drivers and will split the total cost of $1,300.00 among all drivers. Jacob said about 15 people have expressed interest. Recruit any interested friends for this event - they don't have to belong to the club to participate but club members will take precedence. Also, anyone is welcome to come and spectate for free. In the usual club spirit, we could all go for food and drinks after!
Due to everyone's busy schedules it was decided to have the July meeting in conjunction with the Augusta Winery trip. The August 26th meeting is slated to be held at Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn, IL and the September 23rd meeting will be a shrimp boil at Washington County Lake, off Rt. 127 south of Nashville, IL.
The June KVCC Meeting
Held at Carlyle, IL
MAY 2021 KVCC MEETS at The St. Nick!
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club met at The St Nicholas Brewing Company in Du Quoin on May 27th
The venue needed to be changed for this meeting because of a scheduling conflict at The Mill in Sesser. Thanks Prez Jacob for taking care of that matter!
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Here are Jan's Notes on the May Meeting;
The May meeting was held May 27, 2021 at St. Nicholas Brewing Company in Du Quoin, IL. There were seventeen members in attendance.
Treasurer reported a balance of $1,683.88 in the checking account.
The overnight winery trip to Augusta, MO is scheduled for July 24 & 25. Jacob will line up a hotel.
Corvette Funfest will be September 17 & 18 in Effingham, IL. Reservations can be made online at https://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette/funfestregistration. Jacob will find out if there will be club parking this year.
Go-karting at Worldwide Technologies Raceway in Madison, IL is scheduled for September 25. Cost is $1,300 per hour. Jacob would like to get a group of around 20-24 to participate so the per person cost would be in the $55 - $65 range.
Route 66 trip may be sometime in October.
Donna Rabenort spoke about participating in the St. Jude drive May 13 & 14.
Next meeting will be June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle, IL.
The April KVCC Meeting Deemed a Success
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Here are Jan's Notes on that Meeting;
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The April meeting was held on April 22, 2021 at the Back Street Wine & Dine in Hecker, IL. Twenty-four members were in attendance.
Treasurer's report showed a balance of $1,608.88. Jacob said we would pick charities for our annual donations at the July meeting.
Jeff Rabenort mentioned the St. Jude Drive is May 13 & 14, 2021 if anyone is interested in going.
David Crain said that he met members of the Corvettes of Southeast Missouri Club from Cape Girardeau at Dew Drop Inn several weeks ago. He has been talking with their president Rick Essner. They would like us to join them for an event/drive.
Jacob talked about a 1/2 mile track built for go-karts at Worldwide Technologies Raceway (formerly Gateway). There are different driving packages available and a minimum of 15 people would need to participate. Let Jacob know if you are interested in driving a go-kart that can go 55 miles per hour on the straights.
We had talked last meeting about an overnight trip to the Hermann Wine Trail. It was decided to go to Augusta instead. Jacob is checking on lodging for a July trip. A Route 66 trip was also discussed as a September trip.
The next meeting has a location change. We will meet at St Nicholas Brewing Company @ 12 S Oak St in Du Quoin, IL
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club Holds 1st 2021
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Here is Secretary Janet's Report:
The first meeting of 2021 was held on March 25, 2021 at Eagles Nest in Addieville, IL at 6:30pm. Twenty-six people enjoyed an evening of food, drink, and conversation. We welcome new members Gene & Julia Schneidewind and Dave Keim & Pam.
Jacob reminded everyone that the St. Jude Drive is May 13-14, 2021.
We discussed several options for an overnight trip - a winery trip to the Hermann, MO was decided on for August. No date was set but Jacob said he will check out hotels in the area.
The brick that the club purchased in 2020 as a donation to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Perryville, IL has been installed. It was suggested that a drive be planned to include viewing of the brick and the memorial.
Some places were picked for upcoming meetings which are normally held on the fourth Thursday of the month. However, all dates/places may be changed due to availability.
April 22 - Back Street Wine & Dine in Hecker, IL
May - (CHANGED to The Mill )
June - Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery in Carlyle, IL
July - Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn, IL
Sept - shrimp boil at Washington County Lake, off Rt. 127 south of Nashville, IL
Jacob suggested that we think about electing officers for 2021. Jane Laumbattus made a motion that all current officers retain their office for 2021. Motion carried with a unanimous aye vote.
No other business was brought up so the meeting was adjourned.
Janet
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Treasurer Diane has reported that our KVCC Tribute Brick has been installed at the Missouri National Veteran's Memorial in Perryville, MO
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" In 2020 KVCC members made the decision to make charitable donations to five worthy causes. One of those was the Missouri National Veteran's Memorial in Perryville, MO. A brick was created with our donation to fund the Veteran's Memorial Wall. The photo (above) is of the brick that has been laid."
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THANKS from ALL of us to THOSE MEMBERS who GOT IT DONE!
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club held their October club meeting at Popeye's Chop House in St. Rose, IL on the 22ndh.
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Here is Secretary Janet's Report:
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The KVCC Corvette Club met on October 22, 2020 at Popeye's Chop House in St. Rose, IL at 6:30 p.m. Sixteen members were there enjoying the warm evening and outside dining under the tent.
Diane reported a treasury balance of $1,243.88. She was asked if she had heard from the Veterans' Memorial on the status of the brick the club purchased as the Veteran's Memorial office said they would notify her when the brick is to be installed. To date she has not heard from them. If possible, the club will plan a drive to the memorial to see the installation and/or installed brick.
We talked about possible trips for 2021 and some of the suggestions were:
Washington/Hermann, MO
Augusta, MO
Bourbon trail in Louisville, KY area
Corvette plant in Bowling Green, KY (when plant opens again for tours)
Jeff told us about a fundraising event sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion and Okawville Lions Club. They are hosting a "Halloween Cruise In" on October 31, 2020 from 11am - 3pm. Parking will be around the Okawville American Legion. A $10 donation is requested per car/cycle entry. Food and beverages for sale by Legion home. WDLJ 97.5 "The Rock" will have a live broadcast from noon - 2pm with DJ Momma G. Event will not be held in the rain.
Our next meeting will be in February 2021 due to upcoming holidays. Date and location to be announced. Jacob also mentioned that if there is a good driving day before then and anyone is planning a drive, please contact everyone through the email list.
Janet
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club held their September club meeting at Kretzer's Grill and Bar in Hoyleton, IL on the 17th.
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Here is Secretary Janet's Report:
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Hi Everyone!
The KVCC Corvette Club met on September 17, 2020 at Kretzer's Grill & Bar in Hoyleton, IL at 6:30 p.m. Twelve members were there along with six guests from Little Egypt Corvette Club.
Bruce read the treasurer's report showing a balance of $1,218.88. He stated that thank you's were received from St. Louis Area Food Bank and the Veteran's Memorial for donations sent to them. Jacob reminded everyone that annual dues are $25.00/year and the only requirement for joining is that you own a Corvette
Bruce talked about the trip to Corvette Adventures that 10 of our members (5 cars) attended. This three day event is held in the spring and fall each year in the Wisconsin Dells and is hosted by Chula Vista Resort. Drives and tours were scheduled for each day, going a distance of approximately 200 miles each day.
Eveyln brought two polo shirts with the club emblem that were left over from when the club started in 2012. She asked if anyone was interested in the shirts. Nikki Von Hise and Allen Waeltz were the lucky recipients.
The next meeting will be October 22, 2020. Jacob is checking on several different restaurant options and will let us know where we will be meeting.
Drive safe and see you next time.
Janet
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club held their July meeting this year at Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn, IL on the 30th of the month at 6:30 pm.
THIS was a Very Important Date because we helped Prez Jacob celebrate his 30th B'day on the 30th!
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Here is Secretary Janet's Report:
Hi Everyone!
The July meeting was held July 30, 2020 at Karban's Knotty Pines in Paderborn, IL at 6:30pm. This was a very special meeting as we helped President Jacob celebrate his 30th birthday. Nineteen members enjoyed the evening with outdoor dining and drinks.
Prospective member, Nathan VanHise, joined us for the meeting. Nathen is from Nashville and came with Dennis Hoelscher. He drives a 2011 gray C6. Welcome!!!
There were five charities suggested by members to be considered for the club's donations this year. Last year two were picked in a random drawing and sent $500 each. This year it was decided to donate to all five suggested charities as follows:
1. Veterans Memorial Wall in Perryville, MO - $250 to purchase a brick - we will be able to personalize the brick with the club's name
2. St. Jude's Children's Hospital - $200
3. Poshard Foundation for Abused Children - $200
4. Speak! St. Louis - $200
5. St. Louis Area Foodbank - $200
Corvette FunFest will only be a two day event this year, September 18 & 19. Cost is $15.75 per car and if you plan to attend, reservations need to be made by August 31. There will be no walk-in reservations this year due to COVID-19. T-Shirts are not included in the price but will be available for sale at FunFest.
The email list has been updated. If a correction/addition needs to be made, please let me know. If you no longer want to receive emails from KVCC, please let me know.
Our next meeting will be August 20, 2020 at the Ponderosa Shelter at Washington County Lake and Recreation Area. We will be having a shrimp boil prepared by Bruce & Diane. We are asking for a $5.00 donation from each person to cover the cost of shelter rental and food. Please bring your own drinks, lawn chairs, and a side dish or dessert if you wish. Contact Diane or myself by August 14 if you plan to attend.
Hope to see everyone at the meeting.
Janet
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Next meeting was decided to be held at Nashville, IL on Aug 20th at The Washington County Lake and Conservation Area. Diane and Bruce will be doing a SHRIMP BOIL!
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Meeting time is the usual 6:30 PM
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JUNE 2020 KVCC MEETING
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The Kaskaskia Valley Corvette Club held their June meeting this year at The Eagle's Nest in Addieville, IL on the 26th of the month at 6:30 pm.
Upon arrival, most found that parking was in short supply but was managed.
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Since our meetings have been few and far between, A lot of time was spent on "just catching up" conversation... When we got down to business,
Diane gave a financial report with the new balance and brought up the annual donation tradition that we began in the past and opened the discussion on that. This has been much appreciated by the past benefactors and is to be discussed at next meeting...
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Jacob then led a discussion on updating the email list and rectifying the omission of any members who might have been accidentally omitted Also, there is a need to update the list so there will be a query sent out in the future on that matter.
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Next meeting was decided to be held at Paderborn, IL on July 30th at The Knotty Pines. Meeting time is the usual 6:30 PM
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