Monthly Meeting Minutes January 20, 2020

30 Members in attendance

CMGC President Dean Hickenlooper opened the meeting at 7:01. Dean recognized member Pat McStay.

Treasurers’ Report: Jim Compton reported $5,392 in checking and $18,250 in savings. For a total of $23, 642.

Library: No new books to report. Bill noted he is building a house in Wisconsin and soon will be relocation. There will be a need for a replacement Librarian.

Membership - New Members: Four new members since last month - Rich Guzzardi of Elk Grove Village IL of Elk Grove Village IL owns a 1974 MGB, Pat McStay of Yorkville IL is the owner of a 1966 red MGB, Brian Dubin of Wilmette IL owns a 1953 red MGTD and Matt Neustadt of Downers Grove IL owns a 1977 brg MGB.

Car Projects:
Kevin Carlson asked whether to purchase single or duel stainless steel exhaust. It was recommended to purchase the Sport version – single pipe.
Steve Sparks is investigating the 5-speed transmission upgrade.

Project Car – Dean noted that the MGA car is at a point to be sold AS-IS. The care is drivable with new brakes and running engine, still much work to be done to make it a road-ready car. Kim Tonry was asked to take a number of pictures for the sales brochure.