San Diego Wanderers Annual Meeting

April 22, 2006

ATTENDING:  Rod & Rose Fleming; Greg & Seanna Huber; Russ Greene; Doc & Bonnie Cassidy; Scott & Rebecca Holecek; John Q. Lawrence; Bill & Laurie Suiter; Rob Poindexter; Gary Wright; Ken Storm; Tom Warren; John Del Santo; Jon & Carole McDonald-Gibson. 

GUESTS:  Matt & Linda McMullen and son Frank.

 Greg called the meeting to order at 10:00 (his last meeting as President…a vote of thanks for a good job, Greg.)

 MINUTES:  Doc moved that the minutes be accepted as posted to the web site; Russ seconded, and the motion was approved.

 TREASURER’S REPORT:  Tom reported that the treasury now has $983.95 in it.  Doc moved that the report be accepted as read; Doc seconded.  Motion approved.

 OLD BUSINESS:  There was no report on the Christmas in July event.  Russ has not yet received contact about the proposed meeting in Alpine.  Next month’s meeting (May 27) will be held here at Country Choice.  However, June’s meeting will be at Giovanni’s in Clairemont, and it will be an early meeting so we can support the Southern Cruisers Toy Run.  Time and directions will be posted later.

 All members were reminded of the MSF class module to be held Saturday, April 29 at Doc’s church from 9 am to 10:00.  Interestingly, the average age of motorcycle riders is 40+.  Since most of us fall in this category (or will at some point), it was strongly suggested that as many members as possible turn out for this educational, and, knowing Doc, entertaining event. 

 Immediately after the class, all members are asked to join in a ride to Sparrow’s for the Crafts/ Jewelry/Candle Sale Fund Raiser.  Since this sale is to help fund Seanna and Rose’s commitment to the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk, everyone is urged to bring lots of cash, checks and credit cards.  (Remember that Mother’s Day is coming up.)  There will be coffee and baked goodies to much on while you are shopping.  Those with any money left over, are invited to continue the ride on up to Alpine for lunch.  See the web site for directions and details.

 The Spring Campout is coming up fast.  All members who are planning on camping or just showing up to eat, must RSVP to Rose ( venture-rose@cox.net ) as soon as possible.  The usual three meals are being provided, but you need to bring your camping gear, and a chair or two.  The camp coffee pots will be perking away most of the time, but if you want anything else to drink, please provide enough for your family.  The campout will be at our usual spot in Potrero May 4-6.  See the web site for details.

 NEW BUSINESS:  Doc announced that John Del Santo has passed both the Ride Skills and the Ride Captain Programs, and awarded him his certificate and his gold wings (two words).  Congratulations, John.

 All members are invited to attend a Celebration of Life for Nancy’s husband Grump, who passed away recently.  It will be held Sunday, April 23 at Padre Gold on the corner of Genesee and Linda Vista Road in Clairemont at 2 pm.

 John Del Santo reminded the members of the up-coming AMA Boot Hill Memorial Run. Details will be posted.

 RIDES:

Today                          Renegade Classics in Vista                     After meeting

Friday, May 5             Greg’s Barrett Junction Fish Fry Ride            6:15 pm

THIS ‘N THAT:  John Q. reported on several goodies.  The first one was a free Biker Friendly sticker, available from www.bikerfriend.org. The only provision was that you agree to:

1.      Put the sticker on your car or truck.
2.      Keep an eye out for motorcycles
3.      Leave room for motorcycles in stop and go traffic.
4.      Help out a motorcyclist if he’s broken down on the highway.
5.      Refuse to discriminate.

 The second item was a neat little nuts and bolts sorter that John made.  Ask to see it, or have him post a picture to the List.

 Third on his list, was a little advisory:  when it comes to buying that reflective paint that is supposed to turn clear, save your money.  John tried it, and was not impressed.

 VOTING:  John Del Santo moved that the slate of officers be approved as it stands; John Q. seconded, and the new officers were voted in.  They are:

             President                                 Rod Fleming

            Vice President                         Russ Greene

            Secretary                                 Carole Helstrom*

            Treasurer                                 Tom Warren*

            Member Representative          Melinda Mitchell*

 *Incumbents 

 Thank you to our outgoing officers, Greg and John Q.  You did a great job!

Greg presented the official Man In The Maze bolo to our new president, Rod, and as his last official act before retiring, Greg adjourned the meeting at 10:33 am.

Respectfully Submitted
Rose Fleming
Acting for Carole Helstrom, Secretary