Lake Chapter, A.B.A.T.E. of MN
Location: Norm’s Wayside, Buffalo, MN
Date: June 7th 2014
Total number of members attending: 19Total number of guests: 0
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance 1:06 pm
Welcome of new members and guests
Vice-President Remarks – Jim announced the passing of Bo - our beloved Central CitySchoolhouse Host and dear friend
OFFICER REPORTS
Secretary’s report (Patty)
Motion to accept minutes as written – Mitch 2nd Dave C passed
Treasurer’s report (Becky)
Beginning Balance: $3378.37Income: $836.00Expenses: $837.81
Ending Balance: $3663.57Spendable: $696.61
Chapter Rep report (Mike J)
Handouts on fundraisers and Rally posters-
Notify Mike J if you are stopped and profiled by law enforcement-
Idea tossed around of emailing TV and Radio stations with material regarding A.B.A.T.E - i.e. who we are and what we do
Motion to accept Officer Reports – MikeS 2nd Dave C passed
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Special Events
Spring Run – Kosse won the scavenger hunt
Meeting @ Kimmer’s place next month
Fall Run – need help planning
Products (Holly) no report
Training & Education – Danita looking for a replacement for this post
Membership and Retention(Janelle) – June 21/22 BRC - August 16th “Gear Head” we will have a membership table
Motion to spend $35.00 for Road Noise ad to promote “GearHead” membership table –Keith/Kimmer/passed
State Rally (Kosse)– August 22-24, 2014 - Kosse reviewed sponsorships to date
Dial-A-Ride (Mike E) – Mike presented trailer prices and options to gather funds. Dan Wieman will try to see if a trailer could be donated or offered at a reduced price.
Public Relations (Mitch) - Mitch announced June 16th Ride to Work Day – Bike show at Friendship Camp July 30th (meet at Sturgis Park in Buffalo at 5:30pm)
Legislative Director (Todd) - no report
MRF Report (Todd) – no report
Motion to accept the committee reports - Keith/MikeS/passed
OLD BUSINESS –
-Mike E turned 60 and Mike S retired
NEW BUSINESS –
-Rally Corn – Motion to spend up to $100 for corn and supplies Mitch/Keith/passed
-Pool and Dart Tourney (Winter) Perhaps Delano Lanes could be the host and the venue. Discussion tabled until next Special Events meeting
-Seed money for promo idea – Kosse showed example o post card that could be mailed out and needs about 250 cards for pricing break. – Motion to spend up to $150.00 dollars for postcard development – Michael E/Lee P/passed
-SW District meeting Sunday Sept 21st @ Son’s clubhouse in Cokato
UPCOMING EVENTS
July 12th - Chaper Meeting, Kimmer’s Big Lake @ 2:00 pm Party and camping after
July 31st – Ride Bike Show, Annandale Camp Friendship, leaves Sturgis Park in Buffalo @ 5:30 pm
August 5th – MN Day, Central City SD
August 16th Chapter Meeting Delano Lanes, 3:00pm
August 22-24 State Rally
September 6th – Chapter Meeting – Madigans, 3:00pm
Motion to adjourn –Mitch 2:00pm
Motions
Motion to accept minutes as written – Mitch 2nd Dave C passed
Motion to accept Officer Reports – MikeS 2nd Dave C passed
Motion to spend $35.00 for Road Noise ad to promote “GearHead” membership table –Keith/Kimmer/passed
Motion to accept the committee reports - Keith/MikeS/passed
Motion to spend up to $100 for corn and supplies Mitch/Keith/passed
Motion to spend up to $150.00 dollars for postcard development – Michael E/Lee P/passed
Motion to adjourn –Mitch 2:00pm