Pictures
Christian Children's Home of Ohio (Sept 10, 2024)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club (MOCC) President Jim Morrison (right) and Kathy Mast (second from left) treasurer presented a total of $16,600 to Kevin Hewitt (left)Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) president and chief executive officer and Kevin Engle (second from right), CCHO director of development Sept. 10 from proceeds of MOCC, assisted by Buckeye Corvette Club from their 16th fundraiser held on Aug. 10.In the past 16 years more than $250,000 has been given to CCHO from this annual fundraiser.
Carshow at Skipco hosted by Buckeye Corvette Club and Mid-Ohio Corvette Club (Sept 7, 2024)
Christian Children's Home of Ohio (Aug 10, 2024)
The 15th annual Cruisin for the Kids for Christian Children's Home of Ohio and sponsored by Mid-Ohio and Buckeye Corvette clubs was held Aug. 10 with 102 Corvettes registered. Corvette lovers began their day at the Church of the Nazarene in Wooster where a continental breakfast was served followed by a cruise led by MOCC President Jim Morrison with the assistance of two Ohio State Patrolmen. Lunch was served at CCHO and many tickets were sold for our baskets. MOCC and Buckeye is invited to our next meeting on Tuesday, 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 at CCHO where our profits will be handed over.
Car Show at Lehman’s (June 1, 2024)
Saturday, June 1st, was a gorgeous day for our Car Show at Lehman’s! A huge shout out to Betts Davidhizar and Jim Hartzler for keeping things running, and to Susan Mattingly and others from Buckeye! Some of us enjoyed shade under the trees, while Kathi Dembowski’s shade came from a very cool umbrella. Karen, one of our newer members, drove her beautiful Corvette and brought a friend. And our club’s most recently purchased Corvette (May 31st), a gorgeous red C8 Z06, won a trophy with his owner, Dee Simon! We had so many trophy winners! A huge thank you to Jim Morrison on his birthday, for setting this show up with Lehman’s! The show was followed by a Rallye to The Nook! Thank you Tony and Jack Mong for your help all day!
Carshow at Wink's in Barberton (May 26, 2024)
We had 7 members who attended the first Carshow of 2024 at Wink's in Barberton on May 26th. Everyone was excited to get their cars shined up for the summer.
Lunch at Das Schnitzel's Restaurant (May 19, 2024)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club members had a great lunch May 19 at Das Schnitzel's Restaurant in Parma.
Christmas Party at Corkscrew Saloon in Medina (Dec 16, 2023)
Christmas at Kingwood Gardens (Nov 29, 2023)
Thank you to Carole Taylor for planning our outing to “Christmas at Kingwood Gardens” on November 29th. We enjoyed exploring the beautifully decorated mansion and grounds.
Christian Children's Home of Ohio (Sept 12, 2023)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club presented $15,000 to Christian Children's Home Sept. 12 as a result of the 14th fundraiser held Aug. 12. Kathy Mast (left) treasurer of MOCC presented the check to Kevin Hewitt, CEO and executive director of CCHO while Jim Morrison, (second from right) MOCC vice president and Kevin Engle (right), program director of CCHO look on. The presentation was made at the Christian Children's Home. The next fundraiser is scheduled for Aug. 10, 2024.
Christian Children's Home of Ohio (Aug 12, 2023)
Nearly 100 Corvettes with drivers and passenger attended the 14th annual Cruisin for the Kids event held Aug. 12 at Christian Children's Home of Ohio. Rain shortened the afternoon but the event was successful.
Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum Tour (June 17, 2023)
Mid-Ohio Corvette club members toured Age of Steam Roundhouse Museum June 17 in Sugarcreek that was arranged by Ken and Kathy Mast. Following the tour members cruised to eat at The Nook, south of Massillon.
Mid-Ohio Corvette Social (March 25, 2023)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club members attended a social Saturday, March 25 at The Corkscrew Restaurant in Medina. Members enjoyed a full meal and fellowship.
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club attends CCHO Heart for the Home (March 18, 2023)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club members attended the Christian Children's Home of Ohio Heart for the Home Annual Benefit and Auction held Saturday, March 18 at the Greystone Event Center in Wooster. Attending from MOCC were Kathy Mast (left), Ken Mast, Jim Hartzler, Dan Gallagher, Laura Gallagher and their friend Nancy Fegan.
Also attending the CCHO Heart for the Home Annual Benefit and Auction March 18 at Greystone Event Center in Wooster were Kim Baker (left), Holley Baker, Jim Morrison, Darlene Morrison, Regina Muich and Terry Muich.
East Ohio Region Banquet 2023
Terry Muich, East Ohio Regional Executive and Dan Gallagher, East Ohio Regional Competition Director past out awards Saturday, March 4 at the EOR banquet held at the Holiday Inn at Belden Village in North Canton. The banquet was attended by 130 EOR members.
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club men who received awards were: Terry Muich, second place; Dan Gallagher third; Jim Hartzler, fourth and Holley Baker, 200-point award. MOCC ladies who received awards were: Regina Muich, fourth; Laura Gallagher, 200-point award and Kathi Dembowski, 200-point award.
MOCC ended second place in the region and finished 11th nationally.
Kim and Holley Baker of Mid-Ohio Corvette Club were among the 130 who attended the East Ohio Region banquet March 4 at the Holiday Inn at Belden Village in North Canton.
Christian Children's Home of Ohio
Kevin Hewitt (second from left), executive director of Christian Children's Home of Ohio and Dan Franks (left) director of development of CCHO, accepted a donation of $16,500 Sept. 13 by Mid-Ohio Corvette Club following its 13th annual Cruisin' For the Kids event Aug. 13 at CCHO. Making the presentation were Holley Baker (center) president of MOCC; Regi Muich, treasurer; Jim Morrison, vice president; and Joe Mattingly, president of Buckeye Corvette Club, who assisted MOCC this year for the annual event
East Ohio Region Corvette Clubs held a social Nov. 5th at Comfort Inn in Berlin that was attended by 50 members. A pot luck dinner was served.
Mid-Ohio Corvette car show at Lehman's in Kidron (July 9, 2022)
Christian Children's Home of Ohio Annual Benefit and Auction (March 19, 2022)
Sixteen Mid-Ohio Corvette Club members attended Christian Children's Home of Ohio annual benefit and auction March 19 at Greystone Event Center in Wooster. Featured speaker was Romona Robinson, an eight time Emmy Award-winning journalist and TV anchor.
Annual Christmas Party (December 03, 2021)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Cub members attended their annual Christmas party held on Dec. 3 at The Corkscrew Restaurant in Medina. Members enjoyed a catered buffet dinner followed by a white elephant gift exchange.
Cruisin’ for the Kids (August 14, 2021)
Kevin Hewitt, (left) CEO of Christian Children's Home of Ohio and Dan Franks (right), Director of Development for CCHO graciously accepted $14,000 Sept. 14 from Mid-Ohio Corvette Club officers Regina Muich (second from left), treasurer, Jim Morrison, vice president and Holley Baker, president. This is the 12th year that MOCC has held "Cruisin for the Kids" fundraiser for CCHO.
Donna Matjasic (left), Mid-Ohio Corvette Club member and co-owner of of Autographics presented embroidered towels to Jim Hartzler (second from left), Mike Daniels and Jim Black, who prepared the chicken for the "Cruisin for the Kids" event held on Aug. 14 at Christian Children's Home of Ohio. Regina Muich (right), treasurer assisted in the presentation on Sept. 14 at CCHO.
The Mid-Ohio Corvette Club celebrated its 12th year of Vette excitement by way of "Cruisin' for the Kids" on Saturday, Aug. 14. They were delighted to join the Christian Children's Home of Ohio (CCHO) with a goal of providing the staff and children with a fun day of food and camaraderie.
There were 118 Corvette owners who began their day with a Continental breakfast held at the Wayne County Fairgrounds. A cruise then followed to CCHO where a luncheon, featuring Shreve chicken with all the "fixin's", was served and Corvette rides given to the children. People purchased tickets for the nearly 100 baskets that raises money each year for the event.
"It was a perfect summer day to welcome the Mid-Ohio Corvette Club (MOCC) for the 12th annual Cruisin' for the Kids event," said Dan Franks, director of Development at CCHO.
"Delicious food, great people and thrilling rides! Thank you, MOCC, for your continued heart for hurting kids," Franks said.
The 13th annual “Cruisin for the Kids” event is planned for Aug. 13, 2022.
Darlene Morrison
Secretary
East Ohio Region banquet at The Galaxy in Wadsworth (February 29, 2020)
Terry Muich, Regional Executive, received the highest points in the region, introduced Nora Roper, the assistant plant manager and Central Engineering/Maintenance Manager at the Bowling Green Corvette Assembly Plant. Who was the guest speaker. She gave a video presentation on the Corvettes and history of the new C-8 Corvette production. (Pictured)
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club ranked 16th in the nation for total points.
Al Flanhofer, Regional Competition Director, presented the 2019 Competition Awards.
Terry Muich presented Regional Executive Awards to Al Flanhofer and Dan Gallagher.
Cheryl Getzy presented Regional membership awards to members with more than 25 years in EOR.
2019 Mid-Ohio Corvette Club's 10th Annual Fundraiser for Christian Children's Home of Ohio (August 10, 2019)
The 10th annual "Cruisin For the Kids" event to the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio and sponsored by Mid-Ohio Corvette Club held on Aug. 10 was again a great success.
On Sept. 10 MOCC members held their monthly meeting at Christian Children’s Home of Ohio and presented a check for $8,462, which made a total of this year’s fundraiser of $20,157 given to CCHO. Kevin Hewitt, president and CEO of CCHO and Dan Franks, Director of Development, accepted this year’s contribution. In the past 10 years MOCC has given the home nearly $180,000 thanks to the support of Corvette owners, businesses, organizations and citizens.
"It was awesome to see the lawn filled with 167 Corvettes, the biggest event yet," Hewitt said. "We loved seeing our kids ride around with Corvette drivers in style. Thank you MOCC for sharing your time, talents and resources to help the kids explore their worth. Our support is making a difference in transforming future leaders."
The day-long event began with a Continental breakfast at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster. Then Corvette drivers cruised to CCHO to have lunch with the children and staff at CCHO. At CCHO there was a large basket raffle.
Chicken cooked by MOCC members and a complete meal was served up by volunteers to the kids, staff and attendees.
The kids received individualized backpacks and supplies, face painting, acted as car judges, awarded trophies and with great anticipation, engaged in being the navigator of a Corvette, driven by "race car drivers."
"Thank you again for all the Mid-Ohio Corvette Club does for Christian Children’s Home of Ohio," said Franks, Director of Development. "I wanted to be sure that you saw this comment from one of our employees, regarding our Facebook post on MOCC’s day at CCHO. "My boys from Cottage 6 absolutely adored the rides. Each and every one of them had huge smiles on their faces the whole time. It was awesome to get to see them experience something like this. Thank you for putting it on every year," said Elizabeth Ankeny, CCHO employee.
Thank you for bringing smiles to the children on campus, Franks added. This year 27 kids enjoyed their special day.
History of this event began in the early months of 2010 when MOCC members met to discuss their largest endeavor of the year. "We had always chosen our yearly fundraiser on the basis of the recipient’s overall need," said Jim Morrison, former president and current vice president of MOCC. "After learning that Christian Children’s Home of Ohio was focused on nurturing young girls and boys who may never have received warmth from a home environment otherwise, we were excited to pick CCHO."
Each year members work as a team to organize committees for everything needed to create a successful, fun and financially rewarding day for CCHO. Flyers are printed and mailed to anyone and everyone who owns a Corvette so they could mark their calendars for the yearly event, held the second Saturday in August each year. From April through early August, MOCC members canvass an area consisting of at least three counties going door-to-door to both individuals and companies asking for contributions for CCHO.
"This "Cruisin For the Kids" event has grown over the past 10 years," said Regina Muich, who coordinates events for the kids, including giving them backpacks each year. "One year the children chose as their favorite a particularly beautiful car that had won multiple trophies at other shows. The owner later told me that this was the best trophy he had ever received and that it meant more to him than any other," Muich said.
Many Corvette owners from East Ohio Region attended. This year the event was attended by Corvette owners from Florida, Georgia and Ohio.
It was the biggest number of Corvettes (167) ever to attend "Cruisin For the Kids," thanks to the efforts of Dan Gallagher, MOCC President and Terry Muich.
There is no entry fee. MOCC has donated 100 percent of the proceeds to CCHO.
Aug. 8, 2020 is next year’s "Cruisin For the Kids."
East Ohio Region Corvette banquet held March 2nd at the Galaxy Restaurant in Wadsworth
More than 150 attended with 23 of those from Mid-Ohio Corvette Club. Terry Muich, Regional Executive and member of MOCC served as master of ceremony.
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club Feb. 9 social attended by 33 members and guests at the Brown Derby in Medina.
Dec. 15, 2018 Christmas party held at The Skyway East near Mansfield
Mid-Ohio Corvette Club makes presentation to Christian Children’s Home of Ohio
Kevin Hewitt (second from left), president and CEO of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio and Dan Franks (left), Community Development Manager of CCHO, accepted a contribution of $18,000 from Wayne Davidhizar (center), treasurer of Mid-Ohio Corvette Club on Sept. 11. Joni Barkyoumb, president and Jim Morrison (right), vice president of MOCC assisted in the presentation. This is the ninth year MOCC has done a fundraiser for the CCHO. This year’s event was held on Aug. 11. To date MOCC has raised more than $156,000 for CCHO.
More than 100 Corvettes were on display at CCHO with many drivers giving the kids Corvette rides. The event began at the Wayne County Fairgrounds where registration was held and a Continental breakfast was served. A cruise then followed to the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, located north of Wooster, where lunch was served and a day spent with the kids. Nearly 300 meals were served to Corvette lovers, CCHO staff and kids.
It was a successful day thanks to the many who provide sponsorships, discounts for food, cash donations, etc.
Mid-Ohio Corvette members Ken Mast (left) and Steve Barkyoumb received a certificate and a flying chicken as a thank you for preparing the chicken Aug. 11 that was served at the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio fundraiser. Making the presentation was Joni Barkyoumb, president. Jim Hartzler, who was not present, also received the gifts that were presented on Sept. 11 at MOCC meeting held at CCHO.
Christian Children's Home Fundraiser 2018
Kevin Hewitt, CEO and president of Christian Children’s Home accepts a check and money from Buckeye Corvette Club members on Aug. 11 in front of CCHO Retreat Center.
Kevin Hewitt, CEO and president of CCHO, accepts a check from Mahoning Corvette Club on Aug. 11 at the Mid-Ohio Corvette Club fundraising event.
Mid-Oho Corvette Club held its ninth year with "Cruisin’ for the Kids" on Aug. 11. Our event began at the Wayne County Fairgrounds where a continental breakfast was served. Mary Moomaw, who is on the food committee, assisted in serving the cream sticks, donuts, grapes, bananas, coffee, orange juice and bottled water. Joni Barkyoumb, president, assisted MOCC members in registering 115 Corvette owners. There was no entry fee.
Corvette owners then cruised to the Christian Children’s Home of Ohio, 2685 Armstrong Rd., Wooster. A lunch for more than 250 was served to the kids, Corvette owners and CCHO staff. The kids enjoyed a day filled with the eating a chicken dinner, judging a "for real" Corvette car show; trophies and all; viewing the 115 Corvettes and taking Corvette rides around the campus with smiles, laughter and screams of excitement and delight. MOCC was formed in 2006. This annual event is made possible through the generous donations of businesses, residents, Corvette owners. This year 100 baskets were donated to raise money for the event. All donations for this event are given to the CCHO.
Christian Children's Home Fundraiser 2017
East Ohio Region 2017 Banquet
The East Ohio Region 2017 Banquet was held March 4 at the Galaxy in Wadsworth. Terry Muich (right) Mid-Ohio Corvette Club member and Regional Executive received first place with 712 team points as well as the Most Valuable Participant Award from the region. MOCC members who place with more than 200 points and were recognized were: front left to right: Dan Gallagher, Laura Gallagher, Regina Muich, Kathi Dembrowski, Muich; Second row: Paul Kessler, Wayne Davidhizar, Jim Hartzler and Dennis Benduhn.
Terry Muich, (left) regional executive of East Ohio Region, received special recognition during the 2017 East Ohio Region Banquet held March 4 at The Galaxy in Wadsworth. He earned first place with 712 points and received the Most Valuable Participant in the region. Alan Flanhofer (right) presented him with the plaque.
Toys for Tots Presentation - Feb. 2017
Douglas Flinn, (right) coordinator for the Wayne County Toys for Tots program, gave a special presentation to Mid-Ohio Corvette Club Feb. 14 for the club’s outstanding support of the Marine Corps League Detachment #1343 Marine Toys for Tots Program. MOCC has given Toys for Tots $2,000 over the past two years. Flinn said your generous contributions have enabled the Marine Corps to bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America’s less fortunate children. Flinn said 1,962 children in Wayne County received four toys each. Receiving the plaque were Jim Morrison (center, MOCC president and Wayne Davidhizar (left), MOCC treasurer.
Buehlers Shopping Spree 2016
Sheila Hershberger of Stone Creek enjoyed her 90 second shopping spree at Buehler’s in Orrville Dec. 14 being the recipient of the Mid-Ohio Corvette Club fundraiser. She headed for the meat department and grabbed $320 in meat products. She is pictured with President Jim Morrison (left) and Wayne Davidhizar, treasurer. The $1,000 plus in profits will be given to the Christian Childern’s Home of Ohio, which MOCC supports in various fundraisers. The event was coordinated by Deanne George of Buehler’s.
Sheila Hershberger of Stone Creek was happy to be the recipient of the Mid-Ohio Corvette Club Shopping Spree held Dec. 14 at Buehler’s In Orrville. She purchased her winning $5 ticket from Lynn Angle, MOCC member for the 90-second shopping spree. She selected $320 in meats during her spree.
Donated $16,000 to Christian Children's Home - Sept. 2016
Prepared chickens - Sept. 2016
Christian Children's Home fundraiser - Aug. 20, 2016
East Ohio Regional Banquet - March 5, 2016
Men's Team 200 Awards
Terry Muich - 2nd
Ken Mast - 4th
Paul Kessler - 6th
Jim Hartzler - 10th
Dan Gallagher - 11th
Dennis Benduhn - 13th
Wayne Davidhizar - 28th
Women's Team 200 Awards
Kathy Mast - 4th
Regi Muich – 5th
Kathi Dembowski – 6th
Laura Gallagher – 9th
Archive: 2007-2015