WANDERERS GENERAL MEETING
February 23rd, 2003
Country Choice Restaurant
Rose Fleming, Secretary Reporting

ATTENDING: Carole Helstrom; new member, Melinda Mitchell; Gary Steinweg; Greg & Seanna Huber; Rod & Rose Fleming and Jay; John Q. Lawrence; Rebecca Hall; Bill Edwards; Ron Growel; Bill & Debbie Ball; Tom & Bonnie Cassidy; Joe Baker; Al Sessler; Barry Borden; Sean & Tina Brooks; Jeremiah Culp; Fabian Gil; new members John & Ursula Hartman; Kent Saxton; guests Tom Warren and Jim Lawrence.

Rod Fleming called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.

MINUTES: It was moved and seconded that the minutes be approved as posted (and posted, and posted) on the website.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Gary Steinweg reported in person this month, which is a pretty safe bet that the report is correct as was finally posted. (Sorry about the mix-up). We currently have $564.19.

NEW BUSINESS: The purchase of new large patches was discussed, and a head count was taken of those attending who wanted one. Two members have achieved their gold 3000-mile pins: Sean Brooks and Rose Fleming (Congratulations and a hearty round of applause greeted this news.) Certificates are forthcoming. Nominations for officers were read as follows:

President
Rod Fleming (seconded by Ron Growel

Vice President
Greg Huber (seconded by Rebecca Hall)
Ron Growel (seconded by Bill Edwards)

Secretary
Rose Fleming (seconded by Al Sessler)

Treasurer
Gary Steinweg (seconded by John Q.)

Membership Representative (provided the new Charter is approved)
Sean Brooks (seconded by Bill Edwards)

There is still time for members to submit nominations. ( Click Here For The Webform) Please check with the person you are nominating. Voting will take place at April’s meeting. Carole Helstrom has been appointed by the board to the position of Membership Coordinator. Good luck, Carole.

Voting for the revised Charter will also take place at the April meeting. Those members, who have not already done so, may review the changes on the web site. Questions may be directed to any Board member.

TOY RUN: Ron Growel reported that the fist organizational meeting for the San Diego Toy Run would be held on March 18. A discussion ensued as to whether or not the Wanderers would participate again this year Ron made a motion to formally present the Wanderer's resignation at the Toy Run Committee's first meeting. John Q. seconded, and the motion carried. Ron will submit the resignation. An alternative fund-raiser was presented to the members. Instead of participating in one of many toy runs in December, it was proposed that we host a separate charity event called (tentatively) “Christmas in July” the proceeds to be donated to the Ronald McDonald house and Children’s Hospital. John Q. volunteered to chair a committee to begin arrangements for the alternative charity ride. Thomas Cassidy, Greg Huber, Carole Helstrom and Al Sessler will also participate on the committee.

RIDES:

Gery’s “O’clock Ride” Apr.19
Chaparral III (JQ) May 17
Hearst Castle June 6, 7 & 8
Rock Store July 19

SAFETY REMINDER OF THE DAY: Kent’s focus was on braking and distance allowances. Reminder: At 60 mph, you will have traveled approximately 282 feet from the time you hit your brakes until you are actually stopped, assuming, of course, that the roads are dry, your brakes are good, and there’s nothing in the way. (Those who want to check the math can go to http://www.msgroup.org/tip034.html.) Stopping a motorcycle as fast as possible requires that you master only a few fundamentals:

Alertness: If you don’t see the need to stop, you won’t.
Reflexes: Reflexes make the difference.
Skill: Under braking is just as dangerous as over-doing it.

Thanks Kent for the great presentation. Everybody ride safe!

Motion to adjourn, seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:42 AM

Respectfully Submitted,
Rose Fleming
Secretary