Monthly Meeting Minutes September 20, 2021

31 Members

CMGC President Phil Wydra opened the meeting at 7:07 pm. Phil introduced new member John & Joyce Maldonado of Plano, IL. John owns a 1976 maroon MGB and a 1970 blue MGB. Welcome!

Meeting Minutes - August meeting minutes as written in the Driveline were approved with one correction.

Car projects
Dave Bralich – 67 MGB – two issues: 1) a weird problem. Car hesitates briefly at 4k RPM. Checked timing and adjusted a slightly rich mixture. Since the emissions system is still installed, it was suggested to check the charcoal canister. 2) Intermittent no-start. Checked connections from battery to starter motor. Giggled wiring under the dash, problem disappeared for a while. Also suspect ignition cutoff switch. Still working on problem since it is intermittent!!

Staff Reports
Treasurer's report - Treasurer Jim Compton submitted the following via email: as of 9/19/2021 - Total available funds - $30,095.81. Checking - available funds - $7,536.94; Savings - ending balance - 22,558.87. For break down please see treasure's report - you can ask one of the staff members.
Librarian – nothing new to report
Membership – Two new members joined in early September. The current membership in good standing is 189.

Driving Events
Past events

August 19th - Bill Kalafut Westmont Cruisin Nights – 23 cars registered. Great night for the event. August 22nd - Tally Ho Rally Sept 12th - British Car Union Festival – Harper College Palatine, IL – Total car participation 408 consisting of 99 MGs, 61 triumphs, and 248 others. Great day. Sept 19th - Garage Tour - Jeff Powell – 17 MGs were lined up on Jeff’s street – great turnout.

Upcoming events include:

Oct 9th – Car Care Safety Clinic for Seniors Oct 10th –Wine, Cheese & Beer outing - Oct 16th - Saturday Vintage Race Days Oct 24th – Sunday Halloween Rally – Phil noted the Driver’s meeting will start at 10 o’clock with the first cars out at 10:30. There will be a costume contest for individuals, couples and the car. Nov 7th – Fall Tune-down at Dave Bralich’s house. Dave’s famous chili will be on hand for all. Nov 26th – Cruise to the Rock – This annual event for lots of years is being planned by Jake & Ann Snyder although no details have been made regarding time and after-event brunch.

Old Business
Natter N Noggin – meeting at Finn McCool’s on the 2nd Wednesday of the month - have not made it there yet but we would like to see more attendance per Dave Bralich.
CMGC Website committee - working with the Swap Meet template to develop the ‘look & feel’ of the updated club website.
50-50 Raffle - $33.00 – Maynard Hirsch, Dave Bralich – CMGC wall clock, Paul Pickley – Moss jumper cables.

New Business
British Car Festival responsibilities – Darryl Mayo is needing a member to take over the show marshalling responsibility next year. Sharon Powell asked as to what is required. Dave Bralich noted it required to attend 9 meetings during the year and arranging a marshalling schedule for the event.
Natter N Noggin’ – It was suggested that this event could take place at the garage of Tom Raddatz in Lagrange Heights. The site is currently hosting the Wednesday Garage Group working on cars and sharing camaraderie. A decision to meet in November at the site. The garage is heated.
Birthday – Today was Kerry Hickenlooper’s birthday.
Holiday Party – A voice vote was taken to determine if the club was having the event this year. Almost unanimous ‘yes’ vote. Jamie Schafer will contact Dave Novak for details.

  With no further business to discuss, meeting closed at 8:54 pm.

Respectfully submitted,
Victor L’Heureux,
CMGC Secretary