April 2022 Bucket Sheets

BUCKET SHEETS

Edition 52 Issue 7 April 2022

from 1970 to 2022

The purpose of the club shall be the maintenance of the highest standards of courtesy
and safety on the road; the enjoyment and sharing of the goodwill and fellowship
engendered by owning a Chevrolet Corvette, engaging in social activities and
competitive events and encouraging favorable interest in the club and the Corvette;
the maintenance of the highest standards of operation and performance of the
Marque by sharing and exchanging technical and mechanical information; the
establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relations with manufacturers,
dealers and service courses to the end that the Marque will prosper and enjoy
continuity and prominence; to have, exercise, and enjoy all the powers and purposes
which may be exercised by a non-profit organization.

Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota, Inc. meetings are always at 7:30 p.m. on the
third Tuesday of every month. Plan on joining us at the same time and day of
each month at:

JIMMY’S FOOD & DRINK
1132 East County Road E
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
(651) 482-1100

Interested owners of Corvettes are welcome to attend meetings or club functions.
Family membership, $85; Single, $65; Associate, $20; Lifetime, $55. All include
NCCC membership. Additional information can be found on our web page:

Postal Address P.O. Box 270584, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127

www.suburbancorvettesofminnesota.com

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Report from our President

April 2022

SCM Members and friends,

Oh happy days! Spring is here so that should put
a smile on all our faces. We don’t have to shovel
snow so that makes us happy. We can go outside
without a heavy coat and smell the fresh spring air. That makes us happy.
We are finally able to unwrap our cars from storage and get them out.
That makes us very happy.

In exploring what makes us happy, tops on the list are relationships. SCM is all
about relationships. We strive to be together by scheduling events we can all
participate in. But, as a new member, I think back on how difficult it seemed to
establish new relationships in our club. Then I realized this was a 50/50 deal.
I had to step up. Club members were all very friendly but in order to establish
a true relationship with our club and its members I had to participate, not just
show up. The more I volunteered, the more events I attended, the more people
I met, the more relationships were established as a result. This process is
ongoing today whether you are a new member or have been in the club since
its existence. So, older members and new, reach out, expand your circle of
friends, participate, and above all remember we strive to be a club of inclusion.

General Motors Racing Division had some very happy days recently as Corvette
won GTD Pro at IMSA’s 12 hours at Sebring, and Corvette posted a second
place the day before at Sebring in the WEC. Still dialing in the corvette C8R to
GT3 spec but this was obviously a better showing than Daytona a month earlier.
Also, in the Dpi class at Sebring, GMs Cadillac swept the podium with JDC
Motor Sports a local builder/race team out of Savage Mn (some of you may
remember touring their facility a few years ago with our club) rising to the
podium in second place. Congratulations JDC. And not to be out done,
Chevrolet posted first, second, fourth, fifth and sixth at Atlanta NASCAR.
And finally, on the same weekend in the Indy Car series at Texas Motor
Speedway the winner was powered by a Chevrolet Race Engine
culminating a phenomenal weekend for General Motors Racing.

A noted psychologist once stated, “We are happiest when we engage in
activities that make us forget ourselves and lose track of time.” That is
the embodiment of driving a corvette, sitting behind the wheel gliding
effortlessly down the road. Oh Happy Days!

Ron Kabat

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2022 Club Sponsored Events

April 2022

5 – Board Meeting - 7:00pm ** Zoom meeting **
19 - General Membership Meeting – Jimmy’s 7:30pm

May 2022

1 – SCCM Spring Cruise
RSVP – Barb Stattman – [email protected] – 612-790-4453
3 – Board Meeting - 7:00pm ** Zoom meeting **
7 – Matt Saxe Roll In
https://www.mattsaxechevy.com/corvetteshow
17 - General Membership Meeting – Jimmy’s 7:30pm

June 2022

5 – GMCCA – GM car & Truck Show & Swap Meet
http://gmcca.com
7 – Board Meeting –7:00pm ** Zoom meeting **
20 – SCM Drivers School and Track Day
Contact Shawn Hanna – [email protected]
https://www.suburbancorvettesofminnesota.com/track/
21 – General Membership Meeting – Jimmy’s 7:30pm

2022 Non-Club Sponsored Events

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2022 Non-Club Sponsored Events

March 2022

2-3 – 64th Annual GSTA Rod and Custom Spectacular
http://www.gstarod-custom.com
28-30 – National Corvette Museum Bash
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/michelin-ncm-bash/
29 – IMSA – Monterey, CA – http:// www.imsa.com

May 2022

2-3 – National Corvette Museum-HDPE
https://www.motorsportspark.org/drive-your-car/#hpde
13-14 – IMSA – MID-OHIO
14 – Minnesota Renegades Cruise/Rally, all cars welcome
Contact Jan Hanna - [email protected]
14-22 – Twin Cities Auto Show
https://www.twincitiesautoshow.com/
22 – Corvettes of MN autocross, all cars welcome
https://www.corvettesofmn.com/events/
28 – TSI car show-all cars welcome
https://www.transmissionshopinc.com/brooklyn-park

June 2022

3-4 – IMSA-Detroit Gran Prix
8-11 – Corvette Adventures
https://www.corvetteadventures.com/menu
11-12 – NCM-Le Mans Race Weekend
https://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/
le-mans-race-weekend/?instance_id=272
15-19 – Winona Steamboat Days
https://www.winonasteamboatdays.com/
17-19 – Back to the 50’s – http://www.msra.com
23-26 – IMSA-Watkins Glen, NY

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Former SCM member
Judy Bonnes'
has passed

Members,
It was brought to my attention that former
member Judy Bonnes' passed away last week.

Her full obituary is available on
the Star Tribune website.

https://www.startribune.com/obituaries/
detail/0000420918/?fullname=judith-h-bonnes

John and Judy Bonnes were members for many years.
John passed away in 2020.

Sue Griffin, Hospitality

Please sign up to help with 2021 Club Events
by contacting Vice President: Shawn Hanna
at 763-425-6550 or [email protected]

Corvettes at Rest

From the Webmaster

Again this year we are looking for pictures of your Corvette, nestled down
for a long winter's nap, to post on our website. Snap a picture and send to:
[email protected]

Steve Heasley

Scheduling conflict

Please note due to a scheduling conflict with Jimmy’s our normal Tuesday June
meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday June 22, 2022 at 7:30pm.

Thank you
Ron Kabat

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SCM SPRING CRUISE

MAY 1st, 2022
STARTING FROM THE DOTY’S
AT 2842 MAYFIELD ROAD, WAYZATA, MN 55391

DOUGHNUTS AND COFFEE
WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE DOTY’S@ 8:30

DRIVER’S MEETING WILL BE AT 9:45 AM
AND THE CRUISE WILL START AT 10:00 AM

WE WILL CRUISE FOR ABOUT ONE HOUR
AND END UP AT THE LIONS PARK IN HENDERSON

BRING A PICNIC LUNCH AND BEVERAGE.
(And lawn chair if you like)
DESSERT AND COFFEE

WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE STATTMAN’S

PLEASE CONTACT BARB STATTMAN
AT E-MAIL OR PHONE NUMBER BELOW
IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO PARTICIPATE

[email protected] 612-790-4453

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GMCCA SHOW
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022
8:00 AM Until 2:00 PM

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GMCCA ALL GM CAR/TRUCK

Show and Swap Meet

Sunday, June 5, 2022 @ Minn. State Fairgrounds
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

This event is sponsored by the General Motors Car Clubs Association
(GMCCA) in which SCM participates. All GMCCA clubs share in the
proceeds of the event.
SCM will be responsible for parking the vendors in the Swap Area again this
year. We will be asking for workers to sign up for the following shifts at our
April and May General Meetings:
6:45 AM to 9:00 AM
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
2:00 PM to 3:00PM (clean up)
Event information is available at
www.gmcca.com and www.facebook.com/GMCCAssociation.
Many thanks to all the SCM members who have helped with this show
in previous years.

Please contact Eric Kehle at [email protected] or 651-808-4318
if you can work a shift or have questions.

This is a great money making opportunity for the Club.

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SCM HFC in Cocoa Beach FL

This photo is from March 4, 2022 at a Suburban burger fries catch-up
that was held at the bar Fishlips in Cocoa Beach FL.
We had a nice dinner there and the restaurant located on the water at
Port Canaveral where the cruise ships sail from.
The club members that are in the photo, left to right around the table are:
Russ M, Sue and Steve R, Mike and Evon Miller
at the end is Don D then Susan D, Pat M., Lisa G and Esther G.
Some of our members spend the winter down there others just visiting.
Susan and Don were visiting and Esther and Lisa were sailing on
a cruise ship the next day.
We had a wonderful time getting together in a warm place.
Story and photo submitted by,
Esther Graney

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SCM Hospitality Guidelines

Current Member Hospitality Guidelines

● Send a get well/thinking of you card to members whenever it is learned that
they are dealing with an illness, surgery, etc. If the recovery time is
lengthy this may include requesting other members of the club also
send get well cards so that we are providing additional support to the
ill member.

● The Hospitality Committee needs to be sensitive to member privacy. It is not
the role of this position to make known the specific details of member
illnesses. Permission should be sought from the ailing club member
prior to communicating to the entire club membership.

● Send a sympathy card to members whenever a family member passes.
Family members can be non-member spouses, siblings, parents,
children, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.

● Whenever we lose a member the following guidelines will apply:

1. The cost of a memorial or flowers will be $100. If flowers are sent

in lieu of a memorial donation then the $100 will be spent

on the flowers plus the cost of tax and delivery fees.

2. Memorials when requested in the obituary will be the first choice.

Flowers will be sent when there is no mention of a

preferred memorial.

● The Hospitality Committee shall annually attend a Board meeting to request
a budget of $249 to be spent on cards, postage, and memorials or
flowers on an as needed basis. If the committee runs out of money
before the end of the year they will need to request from the Board
an additional $249 budget.

Members should notify the Hospitality Committee of any circumstance that
would require a card or memorial to be sent. Hospitality can be notified by
e-mail to [email protected].

Former Member Hospitality Guideline

● The Hospitality Coordinator, if asked by a current SCM member, will publish
information in Bucket Sheets and send out information via the SCM
email communication program.

Respectfully submitted by Revised 03/1/2022
Sue Griffin, Hospitality Committee

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Membership Meeting Minutes

Date: March 15, 2022

The Membership Meeting of Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota was called to
order with 45 members present at 7:30 pm by President, Ron Kabat.
(Quorum Requirement is 37 Members)

Opening Remarks: Ron Kabat welcomed members and guests attending the
General meeting.

Secretary’s Report: Jan Hanna asked for any corrections or additions to the
February 15 General Meeting minutes, as published in the Bucket
Sheets. A motion was made by Lynn Steenblock and seconded by
Arvin Bothof to approve the minutes as published. The motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report: Sandy Reibel reported.
● Deposits were attributed to: Matt Saxe, FCR T-shirt sales
● Expenses were attributed to: Jimmy’s room rental, BIR
(x2 track rentals), park rental
● There were no questions from members, and our balance remains stable.
● Members may contact Sandy for details regarding the Treasury.

Membership Report: Mike Cannon was absent, but reported

through Ron Kabat.

● SCM Members: 185

● Lifetime Members: 86

● NCCC Members: 161

There were no First, Second, or Third Timers attending this meeting.

Any 1st, 2nd, or 3rd time event/meeting attendees are asked

to see Butch or Marie George after the meeting.

For SCM License Plate Frames, please also contact Butch or Marie.

Public Relations: John Ritter reported. The annual contract was sent to
Matt Saxe for primary sponsorship. Other advertisers were
contacted as well.

Editor’s Report: Steven Mael reported. Deadline for articles next month
is April 5th, 2022. Steve asked for input regarding the format
and contents of the newsletter. Everyone said “all good”.

SCM Membership Meeting Minutes continued on Page 19
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SCM Membership Meeting Minutes continued from Page 18

IT Report: Steve Heasley reported.
● February Bucket Sheets is on the website.
● Calendar of Events is up to date on the website.
● Photo gallery is up to date on the website.
● As an aside, Steve said FCR T-shirts are ¾ price tonight.

NCCC Governor’s Report: Jim Bodin was unable to attend, so no report.

Vice President’s Report: Shawn Hanna reported.
● Shawn provided the SCM upcoming events calendar: May 1 Spring Cruise
by Dotys and Stattmans; May 7 is Matt Saxe Roll-In; 40th Anniversary
of GMCCA is June 5th (Eric Kehle will bring a sign-up sheet to the
meeting next month for workers); June 20 BIR Drivers School.
Looking for a chair for a Firecracker Cruise in early July.
● Other upcoming events of interest – Corvette Racing Team is racing in
Sebring, FL on May 16th (streaming on Peacock TV).
● We still need chairs for Hamburgers, Fries, and Catch-up each month.
Contact Shawn if you can do it. It is preferred to be held on a
weekend day, at a restaurant that can hold a group up to 50 people,
and has enough parking.

Old Business:
● New Computers for SCM Membership and Treasury. Sandy’s Treasurer’s
computer died, and the Membership computer was on its last legs.
Ron Kabat found two new computers on sale, and bought them. He
asked for a motion for reimbursement of $1028.38 for the two com
puters. Lynn Steenblock made the motion; Dave Anderson seconded;
and the motion passed.
● 50th +2 Anniversary Celebration (50 years in 2020). Due to COVID, many
people could not attend the original anniversary party. We are looking
for a venue for a catered outdoor party. Shawn volunteered to chair the
event. Sandy and Brent Reibel offered their garage as the venue, and
they have a caterer. Shawn and the Reibels will find a date after
mid-July. We may also do a cruise prior to the party. Sandy said
Jim Bodin may be able to plan the cruise.
● SCM Charitable Donations Designation(s). Although Spina Bifida is our
primary charity, some members would like the club to donate to
additional charities. There is a long history with Corvettes and
Spina Bifida. It was suggested this discussion be tabled until spring,
when the snowbirds will be back. Steve Mael made a motion to defer
a decision until May; John Ritter seconded; and the motion passed,

SCM Membership Meeting Minutes continued on bottom of Page 22

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Board Meeting Minutes

Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota
Board Meeting Minutes (conducted online via ZOOM)
Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2022

The SCM Board Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm
by President Ron Kabat.

Opening remarks: President Kabat welcomed attendees
and began the Board reports.

Board Members Present: Ron Kabat, Sandy Reibel, Mike Cannon,
Steve Heasley, Roger Dahlquist, Marie George, Steve Mael, Butch George,
Ryan Clayson, Paul Hauschildt, Jan Hanna, Lynn Steenblock, Ron Weeks,
Shawn Hanna, John Ritter, Jim Bodin.

Board Members Absent: Barb Stattman and Kristi Clayson.
Guests Present: None.

Secretary’s Report: Jan Hanna asked for any corrections/additions to
the published Board meeting minutes of March 1st. With none
voiced, a motion was made by Lynn Steenblock and seconded
by Paul Hauschildt to approve the minutes. The motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report: Sandy Reibel reported.
● Expenses were attributed to: Jimmy’s room rental, printing and postage
for the newsletter, and for the purchase of 2 club computers.
● Deposits were attributed to: None
● Detailed Treasurer’s reports are available for members to review
upon request and at the Membership meetings.

Membership Report: Mike Cannon reported.

● SCM members: 185

● Lifetime members: 86

● NCCC members: 161

● Mike mentioned that his e-mail address has changed, and should be

amended on the website and in the newsletter. His new e-mail

address is: [email protected].

● Jan Hanna said her e-mail address had changed too, and is now:

[email protected].

Board Meeting Minutes continued on Page 21
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Board Meeting Minutes; Membership Report continued from Page 20

● Mike said there are some members who missed the deadline for submitting
dues to renew their membership. He asked about the late fee, and how
long members have to renew without being considered new members
(requiring the same process as new members to join/rejoin). Mike
volunteered to write some language to clarify the By-Laws and our
practices regarding late renewals. Mike’s suggestions will be
reviewed by the Board in June, and the resulting language will
be presented at the June Membership Meeting for approval.

Public Relations: John Ritter reported that he has received the semi-annual
sponsor payment from Matt Saxe. He will pursue receipt of the annual
contract and the remaining payment. He has been in contact with
several advertisers, to clarify their ads and payments for the newsletter.

Editor’s Report: Steven Mael reported.
● Deadline for the next newsletter articles/pictures is prior to May 3rd, 2022.

IT Report: Steve Heasley reported that the website is up to date, and he will
be helping Sandy Reibel program her new computer for the office
of Treasury. He is also willing to help Mike Cannon with his new
computer, if needed. Steve said our bill for Member Planet is due for
payment in May. It will be $300, so the members need to approve this
expense, as it is more than the limit permitted for Board approval. Ron
Kabat will bring this up during the next Membership Meeting. Steve
also has a Blue Host invoice that needs to be approved during the
April Membership meeting.

Governor’s Report: Jim Bodin reminded us that the 2022 NCCC
Convention will be in Atlantic City. During a recent NCCC
Governor’s meeting, the location of Convention was proposed
for Bowling Green in 2023 (assuming the NCM racetrack is fully
functional by then), and possibly Near Branson in the Ozarks in 2024
(assuming the new race track being built there is completed in time).
Jim also mentioned that Hagerty Insurance offers discounts through the
NCCC website. Jim submitted the Certificate of Insurance for the
Spring Cruise May 1st. He will submit for the BIR Drivers School in
June and the Fall Color Run in October. NCCC has a calendar of
events on its website, and member clubs can submit flyers for open
events (such as the Fall Color Run) for inclusion. Steve Heasley said
he would work on a flyer to be submitted to NCCC.

Board Meeting Minutes continued on Page 22
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Board Meeting Minutes; Membership Report continued from Page 20

Vice President’s Report: Shawn Hanna reported. He listed upcoming SCM
events and other local auto events for April, May, and June. The
calendar of events will be published in the next newsletter.

Old Business: Plans for a second 50th Anniversary party are underway.
Shawn Hanna will work with Sandy and Brent Reibel to set a date
for the celebration to be held at their garage. Jim Bodin agreed to
create and lead a cruise for that event. Jim also mentioned that
several members had requested entertainment for the event (such as
the Elvis Impersonator we had at a past event). He said that cost us
about $1000. The Board agreed that we should look at including
entertainment in our budget. Shawn will work up a budget after
he and the Reibels decide on a caterer, entertainment, etc.We are
looking for a date in late August (not confirmed yet).
Shawn presented the budget for the BIR Drivers School to the Board.
Lynn Steenblock made a motion to accept that budget and present it
to the members for approval. John Ritter seconded that motion,
which carried. The budget will be presented during the April
Membership Meeting.

New Business:
● Our tax return for 2021 has been completed, as well as the annual audit.
Sandy Reibel will bring documentation of this to the next meeting,
so Ron Kabat can report the results to the members.

A motion to adjourn was made by Shawn Hanna and seconded by Sandy Reibel.
The motion carried, and Ron Kabat adjourned the meeting at 7:44 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Jan Hanna, Secretary.

SCM Membership Meeting Minutes continued from Page 18

New Business:
● Birthdays: Members attending the meeting who had
March birthdays were recognized.

Door prize drawing was won by Shawn Hanna.

A motion to adjourn was made by Mark Orfield and seconded by Shawn Hanna. The
motion passed and the meeting was adjourned by Ron Kabat at 8:10 pm.

Respectfully submitted by
Jan Hanna, Secretary

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NEWSLETTER GUIDELINES


Articles and flyers for the newsletter should be held to one page.
Anything longer may be edited as space allows.

They should be typed camera ready in a Microsoft Word document
in Times New Roman type with 10 pt font.

Reports/Articles/Flyers are to be submitted no later than
the Board of Directors Meeting for the month they are

to appear in the newsletter.

Wheelin’ and Dealin’

FOR SALE - PARTS:

Pictures will be displayed in Wheelin’ and Dealin’ on a space available
basis. As the club can get back to offering more events and flyers are
included in Bucket Sheets we may not be able to provide the space.

Metal Suburban Corvette Club license plate frames
Tom Malik is giving away three metal, not plastic, Suburban Corvette Club
license plate frames. If you are interested, please call him at 763-286-7676.

Relive the memory! 2013 Fall Color Run Canvas Wall Art
From “Deck the Walls”. 20” H X 10’ W.

Great for a Man-Cave, Garage, Den or wherever.
Paid $250. Will sell for $125.

– Marty Buck [email protected]
All SCCM members are welcome to submit ads to the editor for Corvettes or
Corvette related parts that they want to sell or acquire. These ads are run for 2
months after which they will automatically be dropped. If the items are sold, please
notify the editor so that the ad can be cancelled. You may also renew the ad if the
items aren’t sold after 2 months. There is no charge to members for this service.

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Behind the Scenes

OFFICERS

President: Ron Kabat 612-710-6709 [email protected]
Vice President: Shawn Hanna 763-425-6550 [email protected]
Membership: Mike Cannon 651-356-2117 [email protected]
Treasurer: Sandy Reibel 651-249-9385 [email protected]
Governor: Jim Bodin 612-940-5275 [email protected]
Public Relations: John Ritter 612-750-2776 [email protected]
Secretary: Jan Hanna 763-425-6550 [email protected]
Editor: Steven Mael 608-698-6712 [email protected]
Information Technology: Steve Heasley 651-308-0676
[email protected]

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES
BOARD GMCCA Liaison:
Eric Kehle
MEMBERS
Spina Bifida:
Kristi Clayson Bruce & Char Johnson
Ryan Clayson
Roger Dahlquist Met Council Representative:
Butch George Shawn Hanna
Marie George
Paul Hauschildt Hospitality:
Barb Stattman Sue Griffin - [email protected]
Lynn Steenblock
Ron Weeks National Corvette Museum Ambassador:
Greg Stattman - [email protected]

Bucket Sheets is published monthly by Suburban Corvettes of Minnesota. The

publication is free to Suburban Corvette club members. Nonmember subscription rate is
$35 per year. Please mail dues or subscription request to: Mike Cannon , 10390 Elm Lane,
Corcoran, MN 55374. All submissions are subject to editing as needed and must be received
by the Friday following the1st Tuesday of the month for publication in the next issue. E-mail
all submissions, comments, advertisements, articles and picturess to [email protected].

All Annual Advertising rates qualify for display on our website:

1/2 page = $100.00

Full page = $175.00

Inside covers = $250.00

For advertising information call: John Ritter at 612-750-2776

Suburban Corvettes thanks all our advertisers and sponsors for their support. As a Club,
however, we do not endorse the products or workmanship of any company. Any warranty

or guarantees must come from the company or manufacturer.

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