San Diego Wanderers General Meeting
May 28, 2005
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Attending: Tom Warren; Gary Steinweg; Rebecca Holecek; Greg and Seanna Huber; Doc Cassidy; Steve and Melinda Mitchell; Debra Smith; John Q Lawrence; Russ Greene; Paul and Sharie Barban; John Del Santo; Rose Fleming; Jeremiah Culp; Sean Brooks
 
President Greg Huber called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. He had to use the gavel because Guido (Paul) and Vito (Steve) wouldn’t pipe down. Someone suggested they not be allowed to sit together during meetings any longer. 
 
Minutes:  John Q approved the minutes as posted. Doc second. Motion passed.
 
Treasurer’s Report: Gary Steinweg officially handed the banking info over to Tom Warren. Thanks Gary for all your hard work. Tom Warren reported that the treasury balance is $1,155.92 with $137.00 of that in the Charity fund. Rose Fleming and John Del Santo donated their refund for the campout expenses to the Charity fund.  Rose moved the report be accepted. Someone second and Motion approved.
 
Old Business:  I reported that quite a few members still haven’t renewed. Gary suggested a personal e-mail to those members. If still no response within a week, send one more email informing member that they are being dropped from the membership, but they are welcome back at any time.   Steve reported Christmas in July will be held July 30th at the Troy Retirement Home located behind the country Choice Restaurant. This year we will be donating our time to visit with everyone. More info to follow regarding the show the committee is going to put on at the First Baptist Church hall, inviting guests from the retirement home.  Steve also reported nothing new on the voice-coms.
 
New Business: The Board members have appointed Thomas “Doc” Cassidy as the Ride Coordinator.  Congratulations Doc. All ride related information such as; Training, Write ups, etc. should go through Doc.
Ride demonstration pins were given out to those who showed their skills on the parking lot course: Good job to the following: Tom Warren, Carole Helstrom, Sean Brooks, Rebecca Holecek, Rod Fleming, Jeremiah Culp, John Q, Greg Huber, Leon Smeiska and Kent. Saxton.
We also gave Tom Warren his 3000 mile pin and certificate. Way to go Tom.
 
This breaking news: John Del Santo has volunteered for the position of Newsletter Editor. Thanks John
 
Greg moved that the Fall Campout and Annual Wanderers Picnic be combined. The pre-picnic ride will be to the campgrounds  for those on two wheels, or families in their cages. Those in camp will stay at camp on Saturday, prepping for the picnic extravaganza. But don’t worry there is always Sunday to ride to parts unknown.  John Del Santo has volunteered to cook breakfast for Saturday morning. Everyone agreed. Motion passed.
 
Jeremiah will be leaving us on Jul 8th for 9 months of Officer Training (Good Luck) in Rhode Island, then on to Iowa for 3 years.  Jeremiah is going to finish the Memorial site before he goes so everyone needs to get their info to him by June 15th.  His last official club ride will be the 4th of July ride.
 
Phase 3 of the rider training is scheduled for June 23rd after the meeting.
 
Paul brought up that last month Gary said we have nothing to spend money on. Paul suggested we do T-Shirts for special rides i.e. Campout rides, Blessing of the Bikes, Anti Destination, etc. Everyone thought it was a good idea.
 
John Del Santo provided a lot of great information regarding National, State and County parks. Pricing, discounts, parking info. Along with traveling into Mexico,  John also brought up the issue of traffic lights, Left hand turning, triggering lights, and intersections. There is too much great information for me to summarize so I will submit it to Sparrow for the Newsletter.  Thanks John.
 
Rides:
June 3rd                        Barrett Fish Fry                       Ride Captain: Paul Barban
June 18th          Jeremiah’s Ride                        Ride Captain: Jeremiah Culp
July 9th             Anti-Destination                     Ride Captain: John Q to start off
July 23rd           Hide Out ride after meeting    Ride Captain: Doc Cassidy
July 31st          AMA 3rd annual Boot Hill Ride  Poker Run   
See website for more info: www.d38ama.com
 
Someone called for adjournment at 10:57
 
No post-meeting ride. Everyone attended Phase 2 rider training.
 
Submitted by: Sharie Barban