WANDERERS
GENERAL MEETING
ATTENDING: Russ &
Guests:
Karen Archer, Lou & Virginia Dial (and grandson), Larry Weeden
MINUTES:
TREASURER'S REPORT: Rob reported that the
ending balance last month was $768.60. He has taken in $130 in dues from new
members. There have been no expenditures
this month, leaving the current balance at $898.60. Doc moved the treasurer's
report be accepted as read.
Guests
introduced themselves and were welcomed to the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
Club
Picnic - Carole and Melinda shared their exploration of sites for a club
picnic. The date of the picnic was suggested for September 15th, at a location
on
Russ
reported from the Board's Meeting on
1.2.2 The sitting Executive Board will
appoint a three (3) member "Ballot Committee," at least four (4)
weeks prior to the scheduled vote. The Committee shall be made up of active
member volunteers who: are not running for office, will accept, count, and
verify all ballots for the Officer elections.
If more than three (3) members volunteer, the first three names drawn
will be appointed.
This
was read, opened up for discussion, no changes were suggested. Carole H moved that 1.2.2 be accepted as
written above,
1.3 The officers shall be elected annually
and will be voted on by ballot at a regularly scheduled meeting. The term of the officers shall be for 12
months from the date of election. Absentee ballots will be accepted only on
forms approved by the Executive Board and should be
delivered
to ANY
MEMBER OF THE Ballot Committee via email, U.S. mail, or by hand AT
LEAST one (1) day prior to the meeting at which the vote is to be
taken, and provided the Ballot Committee can verify the authenticity of the
absentee voter.
(Note:
WORDS CAPITALIZED ARE ADDITONS/MODIFICATIONS TO ORIGINAL POSTING.
These changes came from the members' discussion of 1.3, and this updated
wording is what club members voted on at this meeting.) Rob made a motion to
accept the modified version of 1.3 (as it is written above), Doc seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
1.9 For purposes of paragraph 1.9 absentee
votes will be allowed from absent members. Absentee votes will be accepted only
on an absentee form approved by the Executive Board, provided that the
completed form is received by the Secretary a minimum of one (1) day prior to the
meeting at which the vote is to be taken, and provided the Secretary can verify
the authenticity of the absentee voter.
Russ
pointed out that 1.3 HAD BEEN ELIMINATED from 1.9 to
separate election for officers voting from voting on general club issues. Doc
moved that 1.9 be accepted as written above. Carol McD-G
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Final vote on the
by-law changes will be held at the
NEW BUSINESS:
At
the Executive Board meeting on July 11th, Carole volunteered to read through
all the club minutes she was given when she took office (dating back to April
2001). She will compile a list of
"Policies and Procedures" voted into place in the past. This list
will be shared with members (process to be determined once review is completed)
for discussion, renewal, revision, elimination, modification as felt needed by
the members. Melinda, as Vice President will then keep
this list current to pass on to future board members. "Past" language
will be in the records, as well as changes made...so the history can be easily
seen.
Chatlist Protocol Revisited - Katie, as webmaster, reported that she has created
an ‘Announcement List'. This list will
serve as the official announcement list for all club and motorcycle focused
information. All members in the club have been added to this list. Only the Board will have access to posting
here. If you have an item you feel should be posted on the Announcement list,
please send it to Russ (sdwpres@gmail.com).
Katie then opened the floor to discussion of our chatlist…with
such topics as: Should we continue it? How can we maintain the integrity of the
list? What, and who, should handle any abuses on the list? What should go on
the chatlist?
Member views were shared: Doc felt
the list should include not ONLY motorcycle related topics, but CLUB related
topics as well. Jon felt strongly that
political issues (immigration, for example) should be excluded from the list.
Deb G reminded all that individual questions should be sent to the individual
who can best answer the question, and general consensus felt that anyone who
felt there was abuse going on should privately contact whomever was going to
deal with such issues.
Katie
pointed out that the website had been compromised on July 21, and apologized
for not finding it until the morning after it occurred...she was busy that
night...getting married! The problem has
been resolved, the password has been changed, and only three people have the
password now. It is functioning properly
again.
Russ
welcomed new members Mike & Jen Randazzo, and
awarded a Wanderer's 3,000 mile ride pin to Debbie Giamanco.
Members were reminded to keep their mileage count up to date (process for doing
so is on the website) and to notify Russ when you have achieved the miles so he
can award your pin.
NEW RIDES:
10/21
Ride for Kids 2007
There
is also a Bike Event coming up to raise money for Breast Cancer Research.
Specifics were posted to the chat list.
New
directions for club rides: A discussion focused on the desire for half, and
full day rides, and pointed out that they don't have to all be long-distance
rides. Many ideas were mentioned for theme rides (such as the Dam Ride led by
Paul in the past.) We can do a: Museum ride,
Mission Ride, Dam, Park, Beaches etc. We
can ride and end at a picnic spot where we can bring, or have family members
come and join us, for a picnic. A
progressive meal ride was suggested, as was a casino ride. Doc has a book called 'San Diego Day Trips'
he feels it would be good to look at.
Check the website for upcoming events based on today's discussion.
SAFETY FIRST: Ken had family
obligations and couldn't make today's meeting, but sent a focus for Russ to
share, and us to discuss. We all know to keep our wheels from crossing the
yellow line road divider....but Ken emphasizes that hanging your head over the
line is dangerous too! On a blind curve,
a vehicle coming around that curve over the middle line, can easily hit your
head, (knees in the case of crotch-rocketers) as they
can your bike. The discussion led to the
importance of the ride leader indicating single file on these tight twists and
curves.
THIS & THAT:
Gratitude
goes to Steve Mitchell for picking up John Q's focus on gadgets and websites
that offer them. We all miss John Q's
devotion to the needs of all bikers.
Let's see what Steve can find!
Bonnie
told us that she is working on getting a date for CPR/First Aid course. She
needs to know the number of people expecting to attend. Their son-in-law will
not charge a per head fee...but we will do something
to show our gratitude. Look for a sign
up sheet for those interested.
Doc
was asked about the Skills Practice Course. It is still useable? Ken Storm has
volunteered to chair a group to repaint it, and Melinda says Home Depot will
supply the paint. Doc will need approval once the church lot is repaved. New members were informed of process for getting
silver wings.
The
meeting was adjourned at
Respectfully
submitted,
Carole
Helstrom
Secretary