ATTENDING: Greg & Seanna Huber, JohnQ Lawrence, Carole Helstrom, Melinda Mitchell, Tom Warren, Dana & Dennis Miller,Scott Helstrom, Russ Greene,Katie Sullivan, Thomas Cassidy, Rod & Rose Fleming, Jon & Carol McDonald, John Del Santo, Bill Edwards, Rebecca & Scott Holocek, Ken Storm, Scott Helstrom, KevinAtherton, Gary Steinweg, Karl Shaw, Toim McClure, Paula& Joe Williamson, Debbie Giamanco

Guest: Michael H, John & Beth Atherton, David Peterson, Rod called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Visitors introduced themselves. New members Simon and Kevin were welcomed to the club’s roles.

MINUTES: Scott Helstrom moved that the minutes be accepted as posted to the web site, John Del Santo seconded. Minutes were approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Tom reports current balance is $184.00. $300 was given to Greg to cover costs of holiday party. Russ moved to accept treasurer’s report, Scott seconded, accepted.

OLD BUSINESS :The club Xmas party is December 2nd…next Saturday. Dinner will be served T 6:00Pm at the clubhouse in Sweetwater Lodge complex. Dinner is being catered by Boston Market, There will be a $20 gift exchange/steal. Attire is biker formal.

Ride leader certificates were awarded to Carole Helstrom and Paula Williamson. They completed all requirements in the past, but certificate presentation had been overlooked. Rebecca was congratulated on her new bike, and Katie was recognized as having made the greatest progress as a new biker.

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NEW BUSINESS: nothing to discuss

SAFETY FIRST: Paula, club safety officer, had things to share. She acknowledged Russ’ and Tom’s ERC participation. There is another class on Feb 4,07.

Let’s discuss tires! Paula cautions us to not let the tired get down to their lower limit in tread, pointing out that the cost of new tires is cheaper than the alternative costs that result from an accident. What should you be sure NOT to do if you have a blowout? Don’t’ slam on the brakes! Touch brake lightly, stay on the throttle, don’t let it stop..shift down to second or first gear and get off the road as soon as possible. Use the brake on the good tire..brake on bad tire will flip you! Feather the brake until you’re off the road.

The DMV and CHP are talking…looking to get rid of the motorcycle road test at the DMV. The written test remains there.

Rod Fleming picked up the safety discussion time with a focus on ride protocol. When lining up for a group ride, if you want to be next to a person, or in a specific place, take that spot in the lot before the ride leaves and remain there until a stop. Do NOT change your place in the line while traveling on the road. If unhappy, seek to change your spot at the first stop. Carole pointed out that it would be common courtesy to check with the person who is in the slot you wish to move to before doing so.

Rod also emphasized the value of using your ears as well as your eyes. Some of us use gears to slow down, so rider behind might not see brake lights. Listen for downshift and slowing down of engines in front of you. Riders downshifting to slow down could flick their brake lights too.

At night, if you been split up/off.."call" if you can about getting back in line (radios, high-low beams, etc.)

NEW RIDES: Please check the web site for up-coming ride details.

1. Paula proposes a Tombstone ride

2. Russ proposes a Grand Canyon ride for this Spring

3. Russ proposes a Yuma ride with dinner cruise on Lake Martinez ($40-50)

4. Bill E-spoke of the Street Masters course at Willow Springs..next one is 4/28/07

5. John Del Santo listed upcoming toy runs..SD tomorrow, TJ-Dec 10th, Vet’s Hospital Dec 10th, Frank King-Dec 25th. Je also informed us that the AMA is no longer insuring Iron Butt rides.

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2. Tire Pump –SLIME – Cycle Gear $30

3. Handlebar clamps-homemade

4. Clock -$4.95 –Cycoactive

5. Blue Tooth Receiver –rechargeable $89 Semsons.com

Scott Helstrom showed how to attach a garage door opener to your bike for quick access.

Meeting was adjourned at 11:00AM. So moved by Greg, seconded by Scott.

Respectfully Submitted,

Carole Helstrom
Secretary