District 10’s meeting was called to order by
Doug Smith, District Coordinator, at Gramma
Beth’s Kitchen in Goldfield. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and we
had a moment of silence to honor out lost brothers and sisters. Roll call of
officers was taken with Doug, Ron, DL, Jean, Sheila, Melissa, Theresa, Mark,
Jess, Ginny, Barb, Larry and Harry being present. Dean and Don were excused. We
welcomed guests Phil McCormick, Alisha Steburg, Shayla King, Nicki and Bronk new
member and new member Michelle Thompson.
Sexy-tary’s
Report; Jean
read the minutes from the September meeting. Larry made a motion to accept;
Jess seconded; motion carried
Treasurers
Report: Sheila
indicated two checks were written from the general fund to McCubbin Trophy for
the Bike show and Golf Tournament Plaques. A donation was made to the general
fund by Mark Campbell from Amigos to cover the cost of the Bike show plaques. A
check was written to Floral Creations for the stepping stone for Terry Arnold’s
mom. There was a deposit to the Toy Run account. Sheila wanted to know what the
district wanted done with the gate money from the Toy Run; Jim Berte made a
motion to put it in the Toy Run account; Heather Smith seconded; motion
carried. Sheila then wanted to know what we wanted done with the gate money
from the Season Ending Run; Melissa Morey made a motion it be split between Don
Barnes and Rob Schramm; Harry Summers seconded; motion carried.
Membership; Theresa reported we had 47
members present and 5 guests
Events; Melissa reported the following
events;
November 18-Float
set up at 5:00 at the School Bus Barn behind Casey’s in
November
19-Meeting at Rustics at 3:30 with the Parade to follow. Randy Lang agreed to
get the flat bed and drive for the parade
December 3-Dinner
Run-after a discussion it was decided to go to
December
17-Meeting and Christmas Party to follow Rides Bar and Grill in
MRF-Jess reported that ABATE of
Iowa is going to be sponsor for weather alerts over the winter which means we
could be mentioned over 2000 times through out the winter the radio station is
1400 KVFD
Legislative-Mark reported that Jim
Sensenbrenner of
STR-DL reported that in October
the STR presentation was given to 68 people and Larry Raner earned his
Instructors Patch.
PR-Ginny had nothing to report;
Barb indicated the 4th quarter newsletter was in progress and
members should be getting it in their email in the next couple of weeks. She
also wanted to know if we wanted to continue the newsletter. Everyone indicated
they were getting positive feedback from supporting businesses. She also had
the Thank you cards written out to the businesses who donated prizes for the
Toy Run. She indicated Wal Mart had already agreed to donate a gift card for
the 2012 Toy Run Raffle. The anonymous donor of the gold coins has indicated
they will stay on board for next year also. Wal-Mart also indicated they would
again cover the cost of the taxes when we go shopping for the toys this year.
Assistants
Report; DL
thanked everyone who showed up for ditch cleanup and the parade in Algona. He
also questioned whether we wanted the golf outing to be an annual thing or an
impromptu thing. It was decided to make it an impromptu thing with no plaques
or etc. Ron reported that he had read recently that New Mexico ABATE is trying
to get a universal sign for bikers that if you are in trouble and need help to
tie a white rag on your handlebars.
Old Business: Doug reported that if anyone
had any suggestions to improve the park email Jim Berte, who is a member of the
Freedom Park Planning Committee, at gunner8@q.com.
Doug also reminded everyone STEAM was coming up in November 11 and 12 in
New Business; Rhonda Dicus made a motion to
have 2 more Sergeant of Arms positions. After a discussion it was not seconded.
Mick made a motion to have at least one of the Sergeant of Arms position is a
mandated female. After discussing the pros and cons, no one seconded the
motion. Harry then made a motion to add at least one more Sergeant of Arms
position; Rhonda Dicus seconded; motion carried. Starting next year we will
vote for four sergeants of arms instead of three. Ballots were handed out for
this year’s election the winners are as follows;
District
Coordinator; Doug Smith
Asst District
Coordinator; Ron Hoover and Mark Loots
Sexy-tary-Jean
Treasurer-Sheila
Evans
Legislative-Jess
Tepner
Sergeant of
Arms-Dl Peterson, Larry Raner and Harry Summers
Harlan
Thompson made a motion to burn the ballots; Melissa Morey seconded; motion
carried
Mike
Johnson and his daughter Alisha had a book made up of the pictures Alisha had
taken of the We Will Never Forget/Dream Ride and presented it to Barb on behalf
of the district for all the hard work she put in to make her dream a reality.
They also had a book made up to be presented to the firemen on District 10’s
behalf. Matt Brown, Fort Dodge Fire Fighter, accepted the book for the firemen.
Mick
made a motion that the district pay for three rooms this year for the officers
to attend STEAM. Bubba seconded; motion carried.
Announcements; Theresa and Rob wanted to
thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers following their motorcycle
accident. Don, Angie and Debbie, Jim also wanted everyone to know how much they
appreciate the visits, thoughts and prayers following their accidents. Jean
Culver wanted everyone to know that there will be a benefit for Don and Angie
this Saturday the 22nd at the Prowler in Humboldt. Chris and Janelle Lovejoy
invited everyone to a party at their place following the Christmas Parade in
December, open bar, food and a bonfire will be available. Gramma Beth wanted to
thank everyone for attending and indicated she had samples of prime rib and
fish for anyone wanting to try the food and eat after the meeting.
Harlan
made a motion to adjourn; Shawn Gardner seconded; motion carried.
Doug
thanked Gramma Beth for hosting our meeting and the membership for attending.
Respectfully
submitted
Jean Hoover
D10’s Sexytary