Meeting Minutes

The February 3, 2010 meeting was called to order by President Mark Beckstrand at 7:05 p.m. at the Bonfire Grill
in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Present were officers as follows:
President: Mark Beckstrand
Vice President: Charlie Ardolf
Secretary: Rebecca Martinson
Treasurer: Tammy Winkels
Chapter Rep: Wendy Steinborn
Sgt. at Arms: Dan Schrader, Richard Winkels, Artie B and Al Salisbury

We had 21 members present.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: The secretary’s report was read by Rebecca Martinson. There was a discussion
about wording of several items but a motion was made by Jim and seconded by Pete to approve the minutes;
passed by hand vote.

TREASURER’S REPORT: by Tammy. Tammy gave the December numbers at the January meeting.

STATE REP REPORT: by Wendy. Meeting was held January 16. Todd Riba, the legislative director, spoke
about Bikerday – the Rotunda is a big place and we need lots of people to fill it up. We need to talk about
changes in the current dedicated funding, failure to yield, among other things. We need to find out our
legislators’ positions and write to them. Among other things discussed were the Write to Ride program; ABATE
U (reservations, auction items, live entertainment Saturday and whether each chapter wanted to make a basket for
auction as we did for Meeting of the Minds); Buddy Bears and the increased price; new memberships increasing
but fewer members are renewing. Maureen resigned as head of marketing. If we need absentee ballots for the
March elections they need to be requested by February 12 and can be requested by e-mail. Under new business,
Rock Kasper was expelled from ABATE of Minnesota. Board member nominations are Mack, Mitch, Jan and
our own Jim O as SW district director.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT: by Charlie: Reminders about Bikerday – 700 members and Papa Murphy’s
cards. There was a discussion about a proposal to the chapter to road guard for the Foundation for Challenged
Children ride in May. It was decided that Charlie, Dale and Wendy would present their proposal to the Board.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Products: by Tammy. Has the jacket for Justin here but he is not; we will give it to him in March. All other
products are here too. Buddy Bears have increased in price to $6.26 plus shipping and handling; we need to
decide how many we need. Check around to see how many are still available from our supply. Al S can use more
currently. We have $1295.73 in gambling so we can easily purchase more.

Publications: by Kristy. We still need a final proofer. We can fill out membership forms online now but products
are still not up.

Joe Matter Fund: by Artie. There is $625 in the fund and already has several people signed up to do the class
when it begins in the spring. Jim O pointed out that we can move funds from the general fund to the Joe Matter
fund if we find it necessary.

ABATE U and Gambling: by Jim O. Everything is set for ABATE U. Every $100 ticket brings $10 to the
chapter if we make a profit.

Toys for Kids: by Mark. He got thanks from Meeker and Glencoe.

Rally: by Wendy. Passed around sign up sheets for front gate, security and first aid, Lori M. and her crew will
take front gate on Friday as usual. Anyone who brings in two new sponsors will get a ticket to the 2011 rally.
There were discussions about the decision to have no day passes on Saturday, only Sunday, and what had changed
from last year. Mark informed us we got the traveling plaque for sponsorships.

Dial a Ride: Nothing.

Ways & Means: by Kristy. Next meeting at the Ugly Bar April 11.

Write to Ride: by Charlie. Write! Keep copies of your letters and any responses.

PGR Riders: Everything’s quiet. Red Bull is coming home. There will be a waffle feed in Mankato on
February 3 – see the website for details.

OLD BUSINESS: As noted above, we will present the South Central jacket to Justin in March.
Share the Road: Mark talked about perhaps starting a local Share the Road; Pete wants
to know more about it, as do Paul and “Lamp Chop.”
Spring Fling by Dan S: changed to the Bonfire; Justin will pay half the band fee.
Food Drive by Dan S: February 20 at Cashwise and February 27 at the EconoFoods,
both in Hutch, from 9-3; they will try to get a list of suggested items.
May Bike Show by Dan S: Reminder that the show will be May 8 at the Hutch Mall.
We can advertise in the Hutch community calendar. There will be a $5 entry fee for the show. Judy S will take
pix. Registration from 8-10 a.m. only as the mall opens at 10:00. MPI and Fun Sports will have a booth and also
judge the bikes. We will check out advertising on the local radio station(s) too. Pete made a motion which Loriee
seconded to advertise on the “table tents.” There will also be a Show of Wheels on August 28 and 29.

NEW BUSINESS: Rich Winkels is asking for someone to take over as webmaster. See him if you would
like to volunteer.
Nominations: Charlie declined his nomination as president; there were no other nominations for
president. Charlie accepted a nomination as vice president; Lori nominated Clarence, who declined. Wendy and
Jim O were nominated as chapter rep, both declined. Lori M. nominated Kristy, who accepted. Becca is still
considering a nomination as secretary, Amy W is also considering it. Tammy and Wendy both declined
nominations as treasurer. Charlie nominated KQ as sergent at arms; she declined. Dan S, Dan Carnes, Andy B,
Pete and Troy all accepted; Kurt will think about it. Several other current sergeants at arms were asked for their
interest; all declined. There will be nominations next month and then the elections. Artie questioned what might
happened if an office remained empty, Wendy will check.
There was a continuation of the discussion of the chapter or its members being road guards for
the Foundation ride in May. There was a concern about chapter or state liability.

OPEN DISCUSSION: Jim O made a [thankfully] short campaign speech in his new iteration as SW District
Director. Lori brought up several inaccuracies in the Road Noise.
Rock Kasper asked for the floor to discuss his explusion from ABATE of Minnesota. He
was recognized by the president. He began to read his presentation to the Board (see attached) and after several
minutes and several interruptions but no yield of the floor, Jim O made a motion to continue the meeting. There
was no second and Rock was allowed to continue his presentation. Several chapter members asked questions
about his situation and the sequence of events, which he answered; there was also a discussion among the
members about how this had happened. President Mark B then asked Rock to finish in favor of continuing the
meeting, which he did.
Jim O brought to our attention the bike PAC t-shirts available.
Mark B. reminded us of Bikerday and ABATE U (there will be no limo; call Mark if you need a ride from St. Cloud).

Motion made by Clarence to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Lori M, passed by voice vote. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Rebecca S. Martinson, Secretary, South Central Chapter

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