WANDERERS GENERAL MEETING

JUNE 23, 2001
COUNTRY CHOICE RESTAURANT

ATTENDING: John Q Lawrence; Ron Growel & Lorn;
Dick Useted; Tom & Bonnie Cassidy; Quintin & Peggy Bradley;
Jim Hotz; Kevin Gayken; Pete Minor; Gary Steinweg; Don Presten; Rod & Rose Fleming, and Mike Calderone.

Called to order by Vice-president Mike Calderone at 10:00 AM.

Thank you to Dick Useted for his idea of a picnic ride, and to John Q. and Joan, Ron & Lorn, and Rod & Rose Fleming for their doing the setup.

May minutes were read and approved.
Rod Fleming made a motion that, henceforward, meeting minutes be published on the website and in the newsletter, so as to save time at the actual meeting; Mike Calderone seconded, and the motion carried.

Gary Steinweg gave the treasurers report. Currently, there are 32 paid members on the roster, including two new additions---Darrell Goodman (?) and Robert Mattias. Three members were dropped from the roster. Total amount in the treasury is $639.75 with $300.00 set aside for the Toy Run T-shirt obligation, leaving a balance of $339.75 in liquid funds. There are still 20 patches left to sell. Contact Gary Steinweg, Don Presten or John Q.

Ron Growel gave a report on the Toy Run. The Master of Ceremonies will be the inimitable John Q Lawrence from KYXY, who has volunteered his services. It was opined that the existing logo on the T-shirt made one think of Carl's Jr. rather than being associated with the Toy Run. Ron said he would go back to the committee with that observation. The beginning of the run will once again be at the boat ramp on Mission Bay, with the destination at the Roadhouse in Ramona. It is to be a free-form ride. It was suggested that the setup be geared for two groups, one group consisting of those who want to ride on their own and one for those who want to go in a parade with Santa. The "parade" idea has two major considerations to be dealt with; traffic control and the issue of liability for participants falling back on the lead committee. In any case, any form of advertising for the "parade" alternative would be unwise.

Also, the groups at the end point need to be set up sooner to handle early arrivals. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM at the beginning point.

New Business: It was suggested that there be a meeting set up for those persons who volunteer to be Ride Captain or in the "sweeper" position. Safety, pace, ride style etc. would be topics discussed for group rides, so that every rider would be informed as to club ride protocol. Communication between the head of the line and the end of the line is desirable, but not mandatory. Two people who can communicate either by CB or by Chatterbox could be posted at any point in the two sections. It was emphasized that one need not be a Ride Captain in order to suggest a ride. A sign-up sheet was passed around for those interested. Ron Growel will arrange the meeting date and time, and will post it to the website.

The selection of Country Choice for the meeting site was well received, and their staff did an outstanding job of accommodating us.

Upcoming rides include the following:

Bike 4 Kids June 30
Casino Run July 8
ABATE Poker Run July 22
Wanderers Meeting/Ride July 28
Anti-Destination Ride July 29
Mike's Ocean/Mountain/Desert Ride August 4
(Note date change)
Simi Valley Rally September 6-9
Palm Springs Weekend October 19-21
Ron's 3rd Annual Full Moon Ride October?

Notes on above rides: Mike's ride was originally scheduled for July, but was moved to August. The Full Moon Ride might be included with the Palm Springs weekend if the timing is right.
The Palm Springs ride will be split into two groups---those who want to stay overnight and those who only want a one-day ride. Mike Calderone will post a list of hotels/motels for those who want to stay over. (Riders will be responsible for their own accommodations.)

Flyers were handed out for an upcoming contest called "Catch a Wave! Grand Tour" sponsored by District 38 AMA in San Diego, and a flyer listing the official schedule of events for the Palm Springs Weekend.

Don Presten Motioned for adjournment; Rod Fleming seconded. Meeting adjourned at 11:06

Respectfully submitted,


Rose Fleming, Secretary