Meeting Minutes
The May 2, 2007, meeting was
called to order at 7:09 p.m. at the Bonfire Grill at Litchfield.
President: Dale Steinborn
Vice President: Jim Orn
Treasurer: Tammy Winkels
Secretary: Rebecca Martinson
Chapter Rep: Wendy Steinborn
Sgt. at Arms: Al Salisbury, Joe Martin and Rich Winkels
Mona Wehde was our guest, and there were 25 members in addition to all officers.
SECRETARY’S REPORT was read by Rebecca Martinson; a short discussion regarding
amending the minutes referring to the Joe Matter Scholarship Fund balance, and a
motion was made by Mike to accept the minutes, seconded by Clarence Schmitz;
passed by hand vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chapter Products by Tammy; nothing new; comments by Wendy about the ABATE quilt,
which was a hit at ABATE U and which we will apparently be able to duplicate if
we can get 12 orders at $45 each.
Gambling by Jim. Our gambling fund has a negative balance because of the
purchase of buddy bears. We must sell rally tickets. Jim brought up the Alex
Tech endowment which other chapters support, but it was tabled for now at the
last meeting. Jim brought up that the votes to support or not are based on the
people at the committee meeting and if we don’t want to recommend the endowment
we need to have a lot of chapter members at the meeting. There is a limousine
going to the next meeting if anyone needs a ride.
Ways & Means by Dale. Next meeting July 15.
Membership and Retention by Dale. ABATE would like to see one member from each
chapter on this committee. If you’re interested, please let Dale know. The
chapter gets $4 per single and $7 per couple for new memberships.
State Rally by Dale. The price for Rally tickets is now $35 until the July board
of directors meeting. There was a suggestion that there might be mud wrestling,
with Dale and Patty squaring off again; also we’ve been challenged to break the
Guinness Book of Records for the most t-shirts on one person. Bring the largest
t-shirts you have, Bones will wear them.
Dial-a-Ride by Dale. We had several volunteers to cover for Dale during times
Dale is out of town, Dan S. being one of them. We’re also going to begin
covering Spicer and New London areas. The pictures for the sponsors were taken
and will be delivered next month. Mike talked about the success of the
presentation at ABATE U.
Joe Matter Scholarship Safety Riders Course by Artie. There was an e-mail
inquiry from Tim Stockard regarding reimbursement for his safety course; the
requirements of the reimbursement policy is that he must come to the meeting to
report on the course. Al Salisbury mentioned the price of the course has gone up
to $160; are we going to continue covering half or $75.00?
PGR Riders by Gina. Gina brought an e-mail from Lori Musolf regarding the May
20, 2007 ceremony in Marshall. At the welcome home ceremony in St. Cloud on
April 27, there were 212 bikes in attendance.
STATE REP REPORT by Wendy. Brandon is stepping down as ABATE U chair, there were
854 ABATE U tickets sold; Road Noise needs a new editor; the vote to allow up to
six sergeants at arms was passed.
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT by Jim. Talked about the Right/Write (?) to Ride award;
it’s not hard to get, especially if you write about events surrounding the Biker
Day at the Capitol.
OLD BUSINESS: Governor Pawlenty is giving a proclamation on May 7, at 3:30 at
the state capitol for motorcycle safety and awareness. Mack would like any
members who can attend to be there by 3:00. Bob Billingworth will be inducted
into the Motorcycle Hall of Fame at Sturgis on August 8, 2007 in Spearfish.
Tickets are $25.00.
Dale asked for suggestions for ABATE U classes for next year.
We need someone to coordinate giving the Buddy Bears out to 4 organizations.
The Queen Bee fundraiser is covered by insurance; please be there at 4:00 for
setup; we need silent auction items.
Artie is coordinating the road guards for the June 24 ride for the cure; there
is a signup sheet for volunteers, and the Dial A Ride trailer will be there.
There is a conflict between the ditch cleanup and the Marshall run. Dale would
like to see as many members as possible at the Marshall run.
NEW BUSINESS: Charlie discussed the DQ run. He wants a membership booth at the
run, there will be a meal and live music; registration is at the DQ in
Hutchinson. DQ is purchasing rally tickets to be given away. Jim invited members
to the black Dirt Run from Mies on June 2 from 1:00 to 5:00. There is no charge,
refreshments will be served. There will be an ABATE registration booth from
11:00 to 1:00.
OPEN DISCUSSION: There was a discussion of a ride on Sunday of Memorial Weekend
gathering at Bonfire before noon. Galen and others discussed road guard
procedures. Lori questioned whether anything was said regarding Sgts at
arms/road captain duties in connection with road guarding at ABATE U and whether
that should be a suggestion for a class. Wendy brought up motorcycle awareness
month and the possibility of public service announcements. Frank was going to
e-mail the information he had to Wendy in that regard.
Susan made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Mike seconded it. The meeting was
adjourned at 8:43 p.m
Rebecca S. Martinson
Secretary, South Central Chapter