General Monthly Meeting Minutes for July 18, 2023

Meeting Location –

Valter’s at the Maennerchor, 976 S. High St., Columbus, OH, 43206. 

Members in Attendance – (7)

Attending the July meeting were Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Rich McCoy (Activities), Joshua Casto (Membership), Ann Allen, Steve Wolfe, and Tom Andrejcak. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 7:54 P.M. 

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on June 20. 2023.  Rich McCoy moved to accept the minutes, as written, and that they be entered into the organization’s records.  Mike Allen seconded the motion.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Treasurer's report –

No Treasurer’s report was provided as Henning Carlsen is currently riding in Europe.  

Membership report – 

Joshua Casto, the club’s new membership director, reported that one new member was added to the club since the last meeting. 

Joshua suggested that the club consider offering, for purchase to club members, both T-shirts and stickers to advertise the club.  Joshua presented a draft of the sticker to the members in attendance.  After some discussion and suggested edits to the sticker, Mike Allen moved that Joshua incorporate the suggested edits into a new draft of the sticker and have them produced.  Tom Andrejcak seconded the motion.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Joshua then presented his mockup of a long-sleeved club T-shirt.  The shirts would be offered to club members for purchase at the following prices  $35.00 for sizes up to and including XL, $37.50 for sizes XXL and larger.  Joshua advised that a minimum order of twenty T-shirts is required before production could begin.  Joshua volunteered to have members send their orders and payments to him as opposed to having the funds run through the club’s treasury.  After some discussion and suggested edits to the sticker, Tom Andrejcak moved that Joshua incorporate the suggested edits into a new draft of the T-shirt and have them produced for purchase by the members upon receipt of the minimum order quantity of twenty.  Rich McCoy seconded the motion.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Membership report, as presented, and that it be entered into the organization’s records.  Mike Allen seconded the motion.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Activities Report –

Rich McCoy discussed and presented information on the  following activities:

• Seven riders plus one passenger participated in the July club ride to Serpent Mound.

• The August club ride will be on the second Sunday of the month – August 13th.  Details to be determined.

• Mid-Ohio Vintage Days – July 21st – 23rd.

• Motohio Demo Ride event – August 11th & 12th.  Mike asked for volunteers to staff the membership tent during the two-day event.  Any members interested in volunteering should contact Mike.

• Four Winds BMW Rally – August 18th – 20th, Redbank Valley Park, 137 Park Road, Fairmont City, PA.

• Waylin’ Wayne – September 6 – 10.  Participants may participate in the entire event or just ride down for the day.  There will be organized rides on all surfaces (dirt, gravel & paved roads).  At the May meeting, Joshua Casto stated that he will be there for the entire event and will have a 12’x20’ tent set up.  He will be room to hang out and sleep (bring a cot and contact Joshua if you w0uld like to sleep in the tent).  For those interested in just riding down for the day, a ride from Motohio may be scheduled.  Please contact Rich McCoy.

• 2023 BMW Riders Association National Rally - September 14 – 17, 2023, Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center, Davis, West Virginia.

• The Cincinnati club will be having a fall outing to Marietta on September 23 – 24.  This will be a hotel-based trip and have invited our membership to participate.  Rich will obtain more details and post them on our website.

• Oregonia Hill Climb – October 8th. 

Joshua Casto suggested planning for a “Spring Break – 2024” ride to Florida.  Any members interested in participating should contact Joshua for details. 

Larry Laskorski moved to accept  the Activities Report,  as presented, and that it be entered into the organization’s records.  Mike Allen seconded the motion.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Old business - 

At the June club meeting the suggestion to terminate the current “Open” Club Facebook page was approved.  At today’s meeting, Mike asked if anyone has the knowledge as to how this can be done.  Joshua Casto volunteered to help Mike close the old Facebook page. 

New business – None. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –

The next regularly scheduled club meeting will be Tuesday, August 15th.  Location:  Shirky’s Pizza Zone, 70 E Canal St., Carroll, OH 43112.  Website:  Shirky's Pizza Zone. 

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:36 PM which was seconded by Rich McCoy.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  The meeting was then adjourned.