General Monthly Meeting Minutes for July 19, 2022
Meeting Location –
El Pedragal Mexican Restaurant, 44 E Columbus St., Lithopolis, 43136.
Members in Attendance –
Attending the March meeting were Mike Allen (President), Henning Carlsen (Treasurer), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Rich McCoy (Activities), Edward Caughell, Al Holtsberry, Steve Wolfe, and Gary Rundio.
Call to Order –
Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.M.
Secretary’s report –
Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the May 17, 2022, meeting, as well as the abbreviated minutes for the June 21, 2022, meeting which was not called to order because of the small number of attendees (3) and the uncomfortably warm conditions at the meeting location. Hennig Carlsen moved to accept both sets of 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 carried.
Treasurer's report –
Henning Carlsen provided a short financial report that indicated the treasury balance and that the club is solvent. Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, as provided, 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 carried. Should any members not in attendance for the meeting need information on the current financial position of the club, please reach out to Henning.
Membership report –
No membership report was provided as Corey Samuel was unable to attend the meeting. Rich McCoy and Larry Laskorski advised Mike and the members in attendance that the online active Google worksheet reflected that there are approximately twenty (20) active dues paying members.
Activities Report –
Rich reported that the July 5th ride to Dover to visit the Warther Museum was attended by five riders and one passenger. The ride was safe and enjoyable for all who participated.
The next ride is scheduled for Sunday, August 14th. The plan is to ride OH-555 and eat lunch at the Triple Nickel Diner. Rich will send out an email with the location and time to meet for the ride.
Rich stated that he has populated the club calendar, through November with meeting, ride, and other event dates. One of the upcoming monthly rides will be an overnight trip to Williamson, WV to stay at the Mountaineer Hotel.
Old business -
Review/update of Club By-Laws & Constitution – Prior to this meeting Larry distributed editable electronic versions of both the Club By-Laws and Constitution to all the Board Members for their review and comments. Mike Allen stated that he will call a separate meeting of the Board, prior to the next scheduled membership meeting, so that the Board may discuss any proposed updates and revise these documents as necessary.
Upon completion of the Board’s review, the revised versions of both documents will be presented to the membership for their review and vote to approve and adopt them. Prior to that vote, Larry will coordinate with Cory Samuel to post the draft documents on the club’s website so that all members may have the opportunity to review them prior to the membership meeting. Additionally, Larry will distribute drafts of the documents, via email, to all active members.
The review and revision of the club’s Constitution has taken longer than anticipated as we were only able to locate a hard copy, rather than an electronic copy, of the document. Recently, Larry’s wife (Jane) volunteered her time and transcribed the hard copy of the constitution into an editable version using Microsoft Word.
Club Stickers – No update for this item due to Cory not being in attendance. Previously Cory had advised the membership that he created a preliminary design and has ordered a small production run to be shared with the membership for their review. Hopefully, he will have them available at the next scheduled meeting.
Website –
- At the April meeting Mike had requested that Rich provide Cory Samuel with his picture, and bio so that Cory could add them to the website. Rich has provided Cory with the requested items.
- Mike again requested that the members submit ride stories and pictures to Cory Samuel for inclusion on the club website.
New business –Membership Recruiting Opportunity - Mike asked if the club wanted to staff a membership table, utilizing the new club canopy, at the upcoming BMW Demo Truck Event to be held at Motohio on Friday and Saturday, August 26th & 27th. The members in attendance thought that it was a good idea.
Upcoming activities – (over next 30 days)
- AMA Vintage Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – Friday through Sunday, July 22nd to 24th.
- Motohio Wednesday night dinner rides. Schedule is currently posted on Motohio’s website.
- Euro Bike Night - held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, next event is on July 26th.
- BMW Demo Truck Event at Motohio – Friday & Saturday, August 26th & 27th. Motohio is planning two full days of demo rides, food, games, music, raffles and bikes, bikes, bikes! Check their website for details and updates. Mike reported that the recently held Demo Event at BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati was a great success – over 200 demo rides were taken.
Questions raised – None.
Next Meeting –
The date of the next meeting will be, Tuesday, August 16th. Location: Plank’s Bier Garten, 888 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206.
Prior to the meeting, Mike has suggested that we meet around 5:00 PM at the Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, 476 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206 for a tour of the museum, after which we will ride, as a group, to Plank’s Bier Garten. Mike will confirm availability to the museum on this date with the owner and will provide additional details when available.
Adjournment - A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:32 PM which was Seconded by Larry Laskorski. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was carried. Meeting was adjourned.
