WANDERERS GENERAL MEETING
March 27th, 2004
Country Choice Restaurant
ATTENDING: John Q. Lawrence; Kent Saxton; Steve & Melinda Mitchell; Lucas Dabney; Tom Warren; Leroy
Eichhorn (new member); Tom (Doc) & Bonnie Cassidy; Diane Keneally; Debra smith; Pete Drake; Rod & Rose
Fleming; Greg & Seanna Huber; Carole Helstrom; Bill Edwards; Rebecca Holecek; Linna Wang & Joe Pitz; and
guests, Ted C.(aspiring member, no last name), David Ennis, Dennis & Sheri Chaplin, Mel & Brenda Matzke.
Rod Fleming called the meeting to order at 10:00 AM.
MINUTES: Doc moved that the minutes be accepted as posted to the web site, John Q. seconded. Minutes approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: After much searching and paper-shuffling, the Treasurer’s report was located (it was on the
back of the sign-in sheet) and reported on. “Mini-Gary” supervised. We currently have $650.69 in our account.
Carole has 15 large patches for sale @$30.00. She also has 33 shoulder patches available @ $5.00 (Rose also
has 2) There are many Wanderers stickers @$1.50. Several members have already sent in their renewals, and we
have 5 new members whose dues have been paid as of this report.
3000 CLUB MILES: Five members have earned their gold pins: Steve & Melinda Mitchell, Mike & Linda Calderone,
and Carole Helstrom. Congratulations to all!
OLD BUSINESS: Rose Fleming announced the nominations for officers as follows:
President Greg Huber
Vice President Melinda Mitchell
Secretary Rose Fleming
Treasurer Gary Steinweg
Member Representative John Q. Lawrence
(Carole Helstrom has withdrawn her name as a candidate, but thank you to all those who nominated her.)
Elections will take place at next month’s meeting on April 24, 2004. Those members who cannot attend, and wish
to vote, may do so using an absentee ballot, which will be made available through the web site.
Note: Members are encouraged to submit nominations to the Secretary, but please check with your proposed candidate
FIRST. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, April 19, 2004.
NEW BUSINESS: Melinda Mitchell will be in charge of coordinating the Second Annual “Christmas In July” Toy Drive,
to be held on July 17, 2004. all monetary donations and toys will be given to Children’s Hospital. Anyone interested
in helping out, please contact her at sdhdchic@cox.net
Our Social Director, Carole Helstrom, distributed a flyer describing an upcoming musical, “Movin’ Out”, starring
Billy Joel, and directed & choreographed by Twyla Tharp, at the San Diego Civic Theatre. Members interested
in attending this award-winning show, are urged to contact Carole at womantriker@aol.com, for further information.
Doc has researched cruise packages. If you are interested, please contact Carole at the above address.
John Q. reported on the up-coming Club Campout, scheduled for April 16,17,& 18. As of right now, no open fires
are permitted. John Q. has talked with the Rangers and various higher-ups about using pressed fireplace logs in
lieu of wood (no sparks), but no decision has been made as of this report. Even if we have to resort to using
charcoal briquettes in the fire pit, the Campout will take place as planned. Volunteers are needed to plan and
serve three meals: Friday night supper, Saturday morning breakfast, and Saturday night dinner. (You may get reimbursement
from the treasury for your expenses.) please contact Rose at venture-rose@cox.net.
It is customary to break camp on Sunday morning and go to Barrett junction café for their brunch buffet.
Campers usually begin to arrive early on Friday; some set up camp on Saturday morning, and other simply come out
on Saturday, to eat and schmooze. There is usually an impromptu ride.
IF YOU PLAN ON COMING FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED MEALS, PLEASE RSVP TO THE LIST.
SAFETY FIRST: Kent Saxton led a lively review of the “Ride Protocols” that the San Diego Wanderers employ on their
rides. Some of them are, maintaining safe distances in staggered formation, and single file, and the hand signals
used to indicate which is which; the hand signal which says, “Hey, buddy, your turn signal light is still on”;
pointing out obstructions or potential hazards in or alongside the road; alerting riders of passing motorcyclists;
signal used to tighten formation; signals for slowing down or speeding up the line; allowing space for vehicles
to merge, and splitting large lines into two groups.
Members were reminded that a list of these, and other, “Road Rules”, including the customary hand signals(animated…cool!),
can be found on the Web Site.
NEW RIDES
4th Of July Fun Food Fireworks July 4th hosted by Greg & Seanna Huber
Bob Stark’s Indian MC Museum May 29 (to be combined with Tom’s Farm) Rod Fleming, ride captain
Check “Upcoming Rides” section of web site for details on these and other events/rides.
John Q. motioned for adjournment; Carole seconded. Meeting adjourned at 10:42 AM.
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Fleming
Secretary