District 10’s meeting was called to order by District Coordinator, Doug Smith at the Webster City Bowl in Webster City. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and we had a moment of silence to honor our lost brothers and sisters. Roll call of officers was taken with Doug, Ron, DL, Jean, Sheila, Mark, Melissa, Don, Harry, Larry, Theresa, Barb, Jess, Dean and Ginny being present. Scott was excused. We welcomed new members Kim Point and Eric ”Rut” Rutherford and guests Tiffany Fowlers, Michelle Thompson, Julie Trowbridge, Pete Leehey and Dan Thompson. Pete is a lawyer and gave a small talk on making sure you have enough under insured and uninsured coverage as well as health and disability insurance to cover yourself after an accident.

Sexy-tary’s report: Jean read the minutes from the last meeting. Ginny wanted the minutes amended since the date for setting up the booth at the Webster County flea market was wrong. The correct date is May 14^th and 15^th. Larry made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Teresa Willey seconded (she also wanted everyone to know this was the third meeting in a row she attended) motion carried

Treasurer’s Report: Sheila indicated four checks had been written from the general fund; one to the Print shop for event cards; one to Doug for postage and paper; one to the Webster County Treasurer for license plates on the grill trailer; one to Melissa for event supplies. There had been a deposit to the general fund. One check had been written from the Downed Biker Fun to Floral Creations for member Eldred Holden who had passed away. There was a deposit made to the Toy Run account from a donation made by Teresa Hanus. Sheila also indicated she had calendars and patches still available. Jess made a motion to accept; Rhonda Summers seconded; motion carried.

Membership: Theresa indicated we had 50 members present and five guests. She also asked for help contacting businesses who membership was expiring since she can’t always make it to places that far from where she lives. Several more members showed up to bowl.

Events: Melissa reminded everyone to pay Sheila 10.00 if they were planning on bowling after the meeting. She also reminded everyone of the following upcoming events;

April 2-12:00 Winter Blahs party at PeeWees in Fort Dodge

April 2-5:00 Dinner Run at the Double L Wagon Wheel in West Bend

April 16- Meeting with Dart Tournament to follow at Riverside Tap in Lehigh

May 7- Spring Fling (first ride of the season) ending with our dinner run

Melissa indicated she had received the form to be filled out for the Frontier’s Day Parade in Fort Dodge and wanted to know if the membership wanted her to send it in. After discussing it was decided we would do it again this year

Legislative: Mark indicated the “Training Wheels’ bill had passed both the house and senate; He also indicated the House Study Bill 19 was being discussed. It would give complete control of laws concerning firearms, ammo and etc to the state and therefore the cities and counties would not be able to make up their own laws concerning our rights to keep and bear arms. He also reminded everyone of the Motorcycle Safety Forum coming up on April 29 at ISU. Lobby 2012 will be March 8, 2012.

MRF; Jess indicated a senator from Michigan had introduced a bill to prohibit motorcycle only check points by law enforcement agencies.

STR: Dean reported DL had given a STR presentation to 180 people at the Goldfield Coop. DL reported it was awesome to give the presentation to that large of a crowd. There is a STR presentation scheduled on April 8 at Fort Dodge Senior High. Doug reported he had STR stickers for sale if anyone wanted one. He believes everyone should have one on every vehicle they own. It was discussed what changes to STR could happen if it becomes legal for a parent to teach their child to drive at home. DL indicated the parents would have to show their child the STR video. DL also reported that the STR t-shirts will be ready for anyone interested in purchasing one Mason City Expo will be the first place to buy them. They are orange or safety green.

Webmaster: no Scott, no report

PR: Ginny had been in contact with the magazine Thunder Road and she will be emailing them with all our upcoming events and the events will be published for free in their magazine. Barb wants to send thank you cards to our supporting businesses with the quarterly newsletter we send out to them. Barb also indicated she was beginning to work on the second newsletter and if anyone had anything they wanted in it please get with her after the meeting. Barb also “had a dream” since this year is the 10^th anniversary of 9-11 she wanted to have a memorial ride starting from Fort Dodge City Square and riding to the Freedom Rock outside of Greenfield on September 11. She wants 100 percent of the proceeds to go to care packages to be sent over to the troops. She was also hoping to get media coverage from the Messenger and possibly one of the Des Moines television stations at the Freedom Rock. Dean Summers made a motion to do the ride; Harry Summers seconded with more details being worked out later; motion carried.

Assistants Report: Ron indicated he had nothing. DL read the list of the bands who would be at the rally this year. DL reminded everyone of Iowa Thunder on May 22. There will be a benefit for Bev Stines at Freedom Park on Memorial Weekend with a meal on Saturday and Duck Races on Sunday. All proceeds will go to the Bev Stines trust fund to help Bev out with expenses since her accident. DL also reminded everyone April 9 is the new date for the bowling tournament where we will kick District 8’s butt.

State Meeting: Doug reported that 126 people attended Lobby Day. Steve Eggleston will be taking over Bev’s job at the rally this year. He also indicated he had the address for anyone wanting to donate to Bev’s trust fund and if you wanted to check on Bev’s progress you can go to www.caringbridge.com to get information. Doug also reported that American Income Life insurance had increased the benefits for all ABATE members in good standing, at no cost to them, on their accidental death policy. Gate duty and “Road Control” (formerly known as security duty) assignments are out with our district having Gate Duty on Friday noon to four and Road Control duty at noon to four on Thursday and 4 to 8 on Saturday at the rally.

Old Business; nothing

New Business; Brian Morey brought up and a discussion was held about our “hate and discontent” over the bands hired for the rally this year. It was discussed the state may want to get a new promoter to hire the bands for the rally. Doug will take the information back to the state. Don Barnes suggested we pass the hat for Bev and we did. Doug will get the money collected to Bev’s trust fund.

Announcements; Doug reminded everyone he had advance rally tickets and raffle tickets for the Street Glide if anyone who wanted to purchase one. He reminded everyone who was planning to bowl after the meeting to pay Sheila.

Harlan Thompson made a motion to adjourn; Mick Evans seconded; motion carried with Harry Summers, Doyle Carlson and Angie Barnes opposed; and Jeremy Hauck, Mike Johnson, Brian Morey and Dan Juhl abstaining.

Doug thanked the membership for attending and Webster City Bowl for hosting our meeting and the bowling tournament to follow.

Results of the bowling tournament;

Nate Evans-Men’s High Series and High Game

Sheila Evans-Women’s High Game

Jean Hoover-Women’s High Series

Julie Trowbridge-Dead Ass Last

Respectfully submitted

Jean Hoover

D10’s Sexy-tary