District 10’s meeting was called to order on January 19 at Big John’s in Bode by District Coordinator Doug Smith. The pledge of allegiance was recited and we had a moment of silence for lost brothers and sisters. Roll call of officers was taken with Doug, DL, Cheryl, Scott, Ron, Larry, Deb, Sheila, Mark, Cori and Jean being present. Jess was excused and Dean was not because we thought it unfair he was on a Carribean Cruise while it was below zero here. We welcomed new member Casey Hurn.

 

Sexy-tary’s report: Jean read the minutes from the December meeting. Larry Raner made a motion to accept, Terry Arnold seconded; motion carried with Jeremy Hauck and Sue Hill abstaining.

 

Treasurer’s report: Sheila indicated three checks had been written from the general fund. One to Cori for Christmas decorations, one to McCubbins Trophy for the plaques and one for sales taxes. There had been a deposit to the Downed Biker Fund and no activity on the Toy Run account. Mary Carlson made a motion to accept; Larry Raner seconded the motion; motion carried

 

Membership Report: Deb reported 42 members present

 

Events: Cheryl brought up the dinner run for February 2 and it was decided we would go to Lynch’s Bar and Grill in Rockwell City and then to Vinnies in Dakota City on March 3 for our dinner run. Dinner runs are at 4:30. She reminded everyone of the Chili Feed and Auction on February 16 at Front and Center in Barnum. She also reminded everyone we desperately need auction items and everybody should bring food to the Chili Feed be it chili or whatever.

 

Legislative: Mark reminded everyone of Lobby Day on March 12 and the Motorcycle Safety Forum on March 14. If you can only attend one then make sure you make it to the Motorcycle Safety Forum on March 14 at the Sheraton in West Des Moines. He also brought up that the DOT wanted to get legislation passed with tiered licensing which would mean if you take your motorcycle license test on a bike that is 250cc or less you will be restricted to that small of bike on your license or you will have to retest with a bigger bike.

 

Share The Road: Dean is in the Caribbean, the next presentation is after the meeting tonight and the next school Presentation is at the Fort Dodge Senior High – Feb. 14th

 

Webmaster: Scott said that the state had finished their makeover on their website and it had caused major problems for a lot of the districts websites. He is pretty sure he has most of it fixed but if you see something email him at shill@trvnet.net

 

Assistants Report: DL indicated we need auction items for the chili feed since that is what funds us for the rest of the year. See Sheila for our events calendar at a cost of 5.00 and also see Sheila to sign up for the pool tournament following the meeting.

 

State Meeting: There will be a 1 day training course for new officers in April. Remember to notify Doug of any motorcycle accidents you hear of. He needs the name of person involved, county it was in, the situation as in alcohol, right of way etc and whether the person was wearing a helmet. The state office wants to keep their own records as they don’t trust the DOT’s way of keeping records.  There is a trustee position available at the state level and anyone interested talk with Doug and he would nominate you. They are still going to have campers at the park for the cost of 100.00. Slider Hadley will be the Camper Coordinator. Mary indicated that the bands will be decided within the next week or so.

 

Old Business: We will start selling tickets for the mini chopper in March. They will be 5.00 a piece and we will only be selling 1500 tickets between now and the Toy Run.

 

New Business: None

 

Announcements: Sue Hill indicated Scott’s birthday had been Friday, Ron Hoover indicated Jean’s birthday is Monday and Cheryl Wiley pointed out DL’s birthday was in a week or so and Brian Bidleman’s birthday was last Thursday.

 

Harlan Thompson made a motion to adjourn, Terry Arnold seconded; motion carried with Sue Hill and Jeremy Hauck abstaining

 

Remember Meeting, Chili Feed and Auction on February 16 at Front & Center Bar in Barnum

 

Doug thanked Big John for hosting our meeting and the pool tournament to follow. The following people were the winners at the pool tournament.

 

Pool tournament results were Big John in 1st Place, Steve Smith in 2nd Place and Dave Zimmerman in 3rd place.