Prez Sez - November 2, 2026
It Ain't Over Till It's Over!
After a particularly warm fall that allowed us to get out and enjoy our Corvettes in the amazing autumn season, the reality of the season change is upon us, but we’re not done yet!
October, known for fall celebrations, Oktoberfests, the World Series, the winding down of car shows in the north, and the ramping up of car shows in the south. For the Sioux Falls Corvette Club, it is also the month of lamb roasts, parades, and extended Drive & Dines. It was great to see so many of you at the lamb roast /
October membership meeting, graciously hosted by Abdulah, his family and friends, at the shop of Sioux Empire Cleaning. Additionally, several of you were able to join Mike & Colleen Skiles on our major extended Drive & Dine to Galena, IL via Red Wing, MN and the beautiful Mississippi River Valley route from Red Wing down to Galena. A big thank you to Mike & Colleen for hosting the trip, and a special shout out to Denny & Elaine for getting the ball rolling on this fall drive for the members. Beyond these events, club members were able to support and participate in the homecoming parades for USD Dakota Days and Augustana Viking’s Day celebrations. It is great to see so many members engaged in the various club and community activities that we bring to you. Speaking of community engagement, a big shout out to Dusty and Kathy for organizing the fall highway clean up held in early October. We had a very nice turnout providing two teams to work the two-mile stretch as we do our part in keeping our roadways beautiful. To my knowledge, no treasures were found but the ditches look amazing.
Our final membership event of the year is the annual fall banquet, coming up on Saturday, November 14. The window has closed for registration and I want to thank all of you who are coming for your prompt attention in getting RSVP deposits into our faithful Treasurer Elaine. Elaine will be out of commission from mid-November through the end of the year so it is important that we all get our dues to her for 2027 no later than the banquet. Bring them to the banquet, mail them to Elaine, or pay them online.
The schedule for the banquet will be: 6:00PM Social, 6:25PM Presentation of Colors, 6:30PM Dinner, 7:15PM meeting and program. Plan on freshening up your BuzzBook (membership directory) photo when you come as we will (John, Denita, Paul, & Lori) be taking photos at the registration table when you stop by to pick up your banquet deposit check. The two primary agenda items will be the election of officers and the recognition of members. The American Legion will be our guests of honor and be presenting and retiring the colors for us.
A donation basket will be available to collect donations should you wish to support American Veterans in need through our club charity.
The nominations for the 2027 Board of Directors are:
Past President: Mike Hardy
President: Tom Matthys
Vice President: Gary Mouw
Treasurer: Elaine Robinson
Secretary: Cindy Miles
BHCC: Barry Konken
NCCC/Racing: BJ Glasgow
Member Events: Mike Skiles
Historian: Paul Dyke
Editor/CHIPS: Ryan Berg
Sergent-at-Arms Glen Hoffer
Merchandise: Deb Matthys
Spring Rally: OPEN – no candidate at this time – please consider the opportunity
BuzzBook, our online membership directory, has been managed by John & Denita Pesicka for several years now. They would be interested in passing those duties on if anyone would like to get involved with the club by serving in this important position. Please contact John, Denita, Tom, or myself if you’d have interest in this opportunity. All for now!
Save the wave!
Mike Hardy – Prez
2026 SFCC MEETINGS & EVENTS SCHEDULE (as of 3.20.26)
Watch your email or check the Events Calendar online for more info!
November:
Saturday, November 14 Annual Banquet ($30/pp advance deposit required - check returned at the banquet)
December:
Wednesday, December 16 Board of Directors Joint Meeting
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