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April 24 Update

Kenneth Katch | Published on 4/22/2024


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April 2024
I'm back from California's central coast to a cold windy Illinois welcome.I can certainly see how the weather and roads created California Car Culture.But spring is bursting out everywhere here and the urge to get those cats out and drive is awake!Our next event May 4 is a great opportunity to go for a pleasant Saturday morning drive, learn a little history, and join the IJC members for lunch and conversation.So be sure to sign upRegister now!and get that Jag ready to go.
Our last event, the visit to the Grove, was well attended and the participants enjoyed the insight into the history of the area and of course, a great lunch at the Crab House.The club is striving to provide a monthly event that appeals to a variety of interests and will bring out the Jaguars and their caretakers.We have a very fun drive to the Woodstock Opera House planned for June and quite a few members are planning to attend the Champagne British Car Festival in Bloomington at the end of May.Please mark your calendars and join us.
This month we welcome new members from around the state:
Jacob Cavanaugh from Sycamore, Michael and Bonnie Kaufman from Chicago, Steven and Debra Morgen from Burr Ridge, and Debra Powless and Joseph Bortz from Highland Park.
Please introduce yourself and welcome them at our events.
I'm off to spend some quality time in the garage.Hope to see all of you at an event soon,
Ken
Welcome to New Members!
Jacob Cavanaugh from Sycamore 1997 XK8 Coupe in British Racing Green
Michael and Bonnie Kaufman from Chicago 1970 E-type OTS in Silver
Steven and Debra Morgen from Burr Ridge 2017 F-type Convertible in White
Debra Powless and Joseph Bortz from Highland Park 1964 E-type OTS in Charcoal Grey
Russel Military
May 4
Russel Military Museum
Lunch at the Shanty
Dennis Smith has planned a scenic drive to the Museum and Mike Smith has picked an excitingrestaurant for lunch.So let's get those cats out to play on a Spring morning!See you there.
The Grove
On April 6, 11 hardy members of IJC visited The Grove in Glenview.In 1973 a group of ladies banded together to save the prairie and home of Dr. John Kennicott.Today the Grove is 150 acres of ecologically diverse prairie that includes the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate.Our members enjoyed a very informative tour and then a delicious lunch at Bob Chinn's Crab House.
Current Event Calendar
May 4 Drive to the RusselMilitary Museum and lunch at The Shanty
Ma31-June 2 Champagne British Car Festival, Bloomington, IL
June 15 Spring Drive to the Woodstock Opera House
July 13-14 Mad Dogs & Englishman British Car Show at the Gilmore Museum
Aug. 3 Heartland British Auto Fest, LeClaire, IA
Aug. 10 IJC Concours
Aug. 25 Geneva Concours
Sept. 7 I&M Canal Boat Tour
Sept. 8 British Car Festival, Harper College
Oct.? Fall Drive to central Wisconsin-there might be clowns
Nov. 2 KlairmontCollections Automotive Museum
Dec. 7 IJC Holiday Party
Details and registration for all events is available on the Event Calendar.Events


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