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FREEDOM FIRST RIDERS
December 19, 2009

 

Officers present…
President: Mike “jeppe”jeppesen
Vice president:  chris Thomas
Secretary: joni Schmitt
Treasurer:  roxanne hedine
State rep: Ray Stach
Master Sergeant of arms: Brent Bernardy
Meeting called to order:  6:00 P. M.
Pledge of allegiance and moment for the veterans
Members present:  54
Guests present:  5
New members: 4 

 

Secretary minutes: 
Additions/Corrections:  Correction #1…January meeting will be at Denim and Diamonds in Hewitt.  CORRECTION #2…FFR agrees to be Road Guard for Awake the lakes and habitat for humanity.
 Motion to accept minutes with corrections:   Mary
 Second:  Jerry
 Motion Carried

Treasurer report:
additions or corrections: None
 Motion to accept:  JOdy
 Second:  Cal
 MOTION CARRIED

State report/ Ray: 
…Report on the October BOD meeting. 
…Again, talk to your representatives about keeping the “safety fund” in tact as the State is in the   red and we don’t want these funds used for budget.
…Motorcycle Pack needs help and money – contact Ray to learn more. 
…The police apparently have access to a new license plate scanner that can scan 300 plates per second when in a parking lot (example) – talk to your representatives and let them know if you’re not okay with this.
…Next BOD will be at the Best Western Prairie Inn, Morris, MN on Saturday, January 16, at 9:00 a.m. – everyone is welcome to attend.  If you have State issues that you would like addressed, please contact Ray.
…State Policy and Procedures Manual is out.

vice President report/Chris Thomas:
…Stuff the Bus Campaign – February 24, 2010 – to the State Capital to fight for our rights to have a choice … let’s get a lot of people there!  It’s all about CHOICE!  You can go to the ABATE website and register. 
 
PUBLIC RELATIONS/HOWIE:  Howie also says, “stuff the bus”. 
…If you have any pictures to share – please get in touch with Howie.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Education/Bob Jesperson:  Thanks Bob for volunteering for this position. Mary is thankful as she just didn’t have the time for it. 
Gambling/Ray:  no report
Buddy Bears:  no report 
Membership/Murf: no report 
MRF Chair/FFR:  no report
Dial-A-Ride/John: no report – season is over

OLD BUSINESS

  •  Bike Show – Committee Members:  Chris, Murf and Doc
  • Whiplash is scheduled
  • Carlos Creek Winery is the place.  They will have a liquor license and have a full bar along with their wine and mirco-brewed beer.  They will also be advertising our Bike Show on their flyers for the 2 new wines they have coming out.
  • Vendor spots are being sold and almost full.  Still need a leather vendor if anyone knows of anyone.  The large spots are $75.00 and the smaller spots are $25.00. 
  • The Depot will be catering and doing a hog roast.
  • The budget is $2500.00

MOTION:  Ernie made a motion to approve the $2500.00 budget for the Bike Show
SECOND:  Bob
Discussion – MOTION CARRIED

  •  Raffle at the Bike Show – having some problems but Ray is working it out and we should have the tickets by the end of February.  No one at the meeting cared what color the tickets are.

 

  • ABATE U
  • Whiplash is booked.
  • Working on having this open to the public

MOTION:  Mary made a motion for FFR to have a Hospitality Room again this year.
SECOND:  Howie
DISCUSSION – MOTION CARRIED

 

NEW BUSINESS
1.  January and February are nomination months with voting to take place in March. 

  • January meeting will be @ Denim and Diamonds (Hewitt).

MOTION:  Rob made a motion that both the February and March meetings be held at Leaf Valley Merchantile.
SECOND:  everyone
MOTION CARRIED

  • Please be reminded that your dues must be paid up in order to vote.

2.  Leaf Valley Speed Rally will be Saturday, February 1, 2010.  There will be snowmobile drag racing.  There will also be a motorcycle class as well. 
MOTION:  Gary made a motion that we sponsor the motorcycle class and trophies for that class.  The sponsorship is $75.00.
SECOND:  Beth L.
DISCUSSION – MOTION CARRIED

3.  Bev from On the Corner (Clitherall) attended our Christmas Party.  She had a thank you letter.  In May, on your first visit, find the ABATE can cooler and get a free drink.  She would like us all to come back and have a meeting there. 

4.  Highway Park is also available for meetings.
MOTION:  JoJo made a motion that we have our April meeting at Highway Park.
SECOND:  Ernie
DISCUSSION – MOTION CARRIED

 

MOTION TO ADJOURN: Jerry
SECOND:  Steve
MOTION CARRIED

 

 NEXT MEETING: 

  • Date: January 30, 2010
  • Place: Denim and Diamonds – Hewitt, MN
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.

 

Minutes taken and submitted by: Joni Schmitt

 

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