A.B.A.T.E. of MN Lake Chapter Meeting
October 4th, Weekenders, Mayer
Officers
President: Todd Riba (X) Sergeant at Arms:
VP: Young Jim Kosse (X) Michael S (X) John (X)
Chapter Rep: Mike Jencks (X) Keith(X) Fred (X)
Secretary: Patty Barnes Kimmer Cousin Steve (X)
Treasure: Becky Hasslen (X)
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike S
Welcome new members and special guests:
President’s remarks/Vice Prez remarks: Welcome back Keith Knee after recovery from accident
Officers Reports
Secretary Report: Motion to waive reading - Mike S/Keith passed
Treasurers Report: Motion to accept - Dave D/Mike S passed (attached)
Chapter Rep Report: Rally date discussion (BOD 10/18) Chapter vote - majority voted to move back to Labor Day weekend – Motion to make Labor Day weekend Fred/Keith passed
Committee Reports
Special Events: Becky and Dave -
1)Toys for Tots fundraiser 10/25/14 from 12pm-4pm at the Cross Bar, St Bonny – Bring food to share
2)Poker Dart and Pool 11/15/14 Delano Lanes $10 per person - Bowling is $2.50 per game and $3 shoe rental
3)Grounded Hogs Discussion on only one band along with other type feed thru speakers? Need volunteers for security and the auction. Going with 2 kegs and 7 cases of beer/ Fred will be head of Security team. Need more sponsorship’s too.
Motion to have only one band Keith K/Mike S passed
Products: Holly – we have some Grounded Hogs t-shirts/patches left from last year
Rally:discussed earlier
Dial a Ride:Mike - dropped off materials at Weekenders – He reported no calls came in the season from the LC area.
PR:Mitch –
1) Need to schedule shopping after Toys for Tots fundraiser/has someone made the Kare 11 appt for dropping off the donation?
2) Bowling for BB and BS 11/2 in Big Lake, Mitch reported that this is the 20th year that LC has done this fundraiser and LC has raised over $40K for this organization.
Training and Ed: Danita (still looking for a replacement) Mitch reported that Drivers Ed classes may include motorcycle awareness as part of the classroom instruction.
Membership: Dave C, with some help from his friends - a big thank you goes out to Scott and Chris for the help they provided.
Motion to accept the Committee Reports – Nancy/Steve passed
Legislative Reports
Task Force: Mitch - Crash Facts booklet passed/ The BRC is $180.00/Road Guard Training class to be offered at A.B.A.T.E. U
Motorcycle Riders Foundation: Dawn – Meeting of the Minds in KC review. Awards were given to Lake Chapter and our members at the Meeting of the Minds Conference in Kansas City. The Thomas Paine Award was presented to Mike Berger for his literary contributions to motorcycle rights, Todd Riba received the Most outstanding MRF REP of the Year and ABATE of Minnesota hangs in the top three for individual MRF memberships - /Request for people to step up and become members or sustaining members. MRF cannot do the work without the funds.
Legislative: Todd reviewed some of the legislation that is pending or going on in other states and advised that a Voter’s Guide will be available prior to November 4th.
Motion to accept the Legislative Reports – Mike S/Keith K passed
Old Business:
Meeting locations: Discussion on location of upcoming meetings (see below)
Steve nominations - Review of nomination process and Judges assigned and nominations gathered
New Business
MRF MOTMAwards
Chapter Officer Positions- we are expecting some turnover, now is the time to discuss replacements
Fallen/Injured LC member protocol – Check with member before any general announcement
Smiley, donation to Camp Friendship – Motion to donate out of Gambling funds $50.00 in Smiley’s name to Camp Friendship MikeE/Keith passed
Halloween Party- SOS clubhouse, Cokato. All LC members are invited (No LEO’s please) 10/25/14
Upcoming Events
October 18th- A.B.A.T.E. MN BOD, Craguns Resort, Brainerd
October 25th- Toys for Tots Amateur Bartending, Noon to 4:00pm, Cross Bar, St.Boni
October 25th-Halloween Party, Sons of Silence Clubhouse, Cokato
November 1st- Chapter meeting, 3:00pm, Jackie B’s, Montrose
November 2nd- Bowling for Kids, McPete’s, Big Lake Noon to 2:00pm
November 4th- Dress up like a Biker and Vote
November 15th- Pool, Darts and Bowling Tourney
December-6th - Chapter Meeting, Dave’s Town Club, Delano 3:00pm
January 3rd, Choo Choo Bar, Lorretto, 3:00pm
Motion to adjourn Jim/Nancy passed
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Motion to waive reading of minutes- Mike S/Keith
Motion to accept treasurer’s report - Dave D/Mike S passed
Motion to make rally Labor Day weekend Fred/Keith passed
Motion to have only one band at Grounded Hogs Keith K/Mike S passed
Motion to accept the Committee Reports – Nancy/Steve passed
Motion to accept the Legislative Reports – Mike S/Keith K passed
Motion to donate $50.00out of Gambling Funds in Smiley’s name to Camp Friendship MikeE/Keith passed