General Monthly Meeting Minutes for June 18, 2024

Meeting Location –

Grove City Brewing Company, 3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH, 43123. 

Members in Attendance – (9)

Attending the May meeting were members - Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary),  Joshua Casto (Membership), Al Holtsberry, Paul Zelenak, Tom Andrejcak, Steve Wolf, Gary Rundio & Chris Shrodes. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 7:47 P.M. 

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on May 21, 2024.  Paul Zelenak moved to accept the minutes, as amended, and that they be entered into the organization’s records.  Tom Andrejcak 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 traveling in Europe. 

Membership report – 

Joshua Casto reported that he is continuing his efforts to collect dues from members which have not paid the current year’s dues.  So far, his efforts have resulted in seven members paying their dues.  Joshua advised the members in attendance that the club may have to terminate some memberships for non-payment of dues.  He will continue his efforts to actively collect dues payments from members which have not paid their 2024 dues. 

Joshua updated the members in attendance that the app that he is developing to track membership dues and provide notifications to members is ready for testing.  This app should ultimately replace the club’s current communication platforms of social media and direct email.  The app may be found on the various app store platforms.  The app is named Stack Team.  Members are encouraged to download the app and try it out.  Comments and suggestions should be sent to Joshua. 

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

Activities Report –

No Activities report was provided as Rich McCoy was traveling back from the BMW MOA National Rally in Redmond, WA. 

With respect to the Fayetteville trip, Joshua reminded the members in attendance that the trip is scheduled from July 12th through the 14th.  Anyone interested in participating should reach out to Rich for details. 

Old & new business – 

AMA Vintage Days – July 25th to 28th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 

BMW Demo Truck at BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati – August 30th & 31st. 

Waylin Wayne – September 4th to 8th.  Participation is limited to 500 riders.  Current registration is over 300 riders.  Sign up soon if you want to participate.  Motohio is a sponsor of this event and will be raffling off a BMW G310GS.  Mike has hired the BMW Performance Center to provide rider training at the event. 

Mike shared that he recently received the BBMC Charter Certificate from the AMA.  Mike pointed out that while he just received the certificate, it expired on 12/31/23.  He will be reaching out to the AMA for a current year certificate. 

Mike informed the members about the Beemer Bonanza Sweepstakes.  Participants have an opportunity to win a 2024 BMW X7 M60i, a Gray Wolf / Black Label Toy Hauler and a new BMW Motorcycle valued up to $30k.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the AMA Museum.  To find out more about the sweepstakes, please click on the following link:   https://rideforward.betterworld.org/giveaways/beemer-bonanza-sweepstakes-motoh. 

At last month’s meeting the subject of drafting Group Ride Rules, to ensure the safety of all participants, was suggested.  Tom Andrejack provided the members in attendance with a draft of the rules.  A pdf version of the draft rules will be provided to all club members via email.  Members are encouraged to provide comments and suggestions to Tom. 

Mike reminded the members in attendance that both Henning Carlsen and Larry Laskorski will be stepping down from their positions of Club Treasurer and Secretary, respectively, later this year.  Any members who would like to serve in either of these positions should advise the Board members who will then submit them to a vote of the membership at either the August or September meeting. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –

The July meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.  Location:  Gresso’s Restaurant and Bar, 961 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206. 

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:20 PM which was seconded by Joshua Casto.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  The meeting was then adjourned.