WANDERERS GENERAL MEETING

Minutes of Meeting

September 22, 2007

Ranch House Restaurant

 

 

ATTENDING:    Russ Greene, Nancy Nemecek, Rob and Darlene Poindexter, Larry Weeden, Rod and Rose Fleming, John Del Santo, Bryan Crawford, Diane Keneally, Ken Storm, and Michael Randdazzo

 

Guests:    Doc O’Connor (joined at meeting), Joanne Wilson, and Jason Eidsmoe

 

Russ called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m.

 

MINUTES:   Ken Storm moved that the minutes be accepted as posted to the website; Rob Poindexter seconded.  Minutes were approved.  Motion passed.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Rob reported the ending balance from last month at $898.67.  Income was $20.00 dues from Larry, and $60.00 refund from the camping deposit.  Current balance is $978.67.  Rose moved to accept the treasurer’s report given, Ken seconded, motion passed.

 

In July it was decided to do an audit of the books to clear up any discrepancies that may exist.  Steps being taken are:  (1) getting new receipts, (2) researching to determine if existing figures affected, and (3) making changes if deemed necessary.

 

OLD BUSINESS:    Rod found the supply of ride pins, and gave them to Russ.  Ken Storm then received his Ride Captain’s pin. 

 

Russ noted that the Club Picnic was very successful:  excellent preride by way of Otay Mall and topped off by a terrific picnic place, food, events, and of course the people.  He thanked the picnic committee:  Carol, Melinda, and Darlene.

 

Everyone was reminded of the bylaw change vote at next month’s meeting (October 27th).  Russ noted that absentee ballots will be processed according to the existing bylaws.  The absentee ballot will be posted on the “A” list.  He further explained the changes and noted that the vote is either Yes or No for all the changes. 

 

NEW BUSINESS:    Russ inquired whether the club is interested in having a Christmas or Holiday Party.  The general consensus was that we would like to have one and Rob volunteered to head up a Committee.  Nancy volunteered to help.  Russ will email the members to get a count of who is interested.

 

NEW RIDES:    Please check website for upcoming rides and all ride details:

  • September 22 – Freedom Rally – Connie’s Lake Wolford – John D info only
  • October 7 – Moto Expo at Del Mar Fairgrounds – Katie’s first lead
  • October 21 – Ride for Kids with Pediatric Brain Tumors 2007 – John D info only

 

SAFETY REPORT:    Ken Storm reported on an article he read where a rider had a closed helmet and was wearing sunscreen.  The sunscreen vaporized and temporarily blinded the rider.  Bottom line:  Don’t get sunscreen in your eyes.

 

THIS AND THAT

 

Ideas for future rides were discussed, and the following ideas were proposed:

  • Alpaca Ranch (Carol M-G) – Russ will check out if it’s o.k., and it might be scheduled for October 6th.
  • Museum Ride (Rob) – Rob asked if anyone was interested in hitting some of the museums in a day, i.e., Transportation in Balboa Park, Trains in Poway.
  • Overnight Rides (Michael) – Michael will look at possible rides.
  • Harvest Moon Ride (Ken) – Ken plans to put together a ride for next week.

 

John Del Santo prepared a great Synopsis on Trikes that he distributed to interested parties.  It basically covered the laws and DMV regulations concerning trikes. 

 

John also reminded everyone that the latest Newsletter has been posted on the website.

 

Meeting was adjourned at 10:42 a.m.  So moved by Nancy and seconded by

Russ.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Nancy Nemecek

Acting for Secretary – Carole Helstrom