General Monthly Meeting Minutes for March 19, 2024

Meeting Location –

Plank’s Café and Pizzeria, 743 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43206.

Members in Attendance – (12)

Attending the November meeting were members - Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Henning Carlsen (Treasurer), Rich McCoy (Activities), Joshua Casto (Membership), Al Holtsberry, Paul Zelenak, Tom Andrejcak, Gary Rundio, and Steve Wolf; associate member - Carol McCoy and new member - Stu Anderson.

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:15 P.M as the service at Plank’s was a little slower than anticipated.

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on February 20, 2024. Tom Andrejcak moved to accept the minutes, as written, and that they be entered into the organization’s records. Henning Carlsen seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.

Treasurer's report –

Henning Carlsen provided a short financial report that indicated the treasury balance and that the club is solvent. He also noted that he paid the annual fee for the club’s post office box.

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 approved. Should any members not attending this meeting need information on the current financial position of the club, please reach out to Henning.

Membership report –

Joshua reported that the club has 52 members and 6 associate members. He stated that given that we are at the end of the first quarter of the year that he will work with Henning to actively collect dues payments from members that have not paid their 2024 dues.

Mike Allen moved to accept the Membership Report and that they be entered into the organization’s records. Paul Zelenak seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.

Activities Report –

Rich McCoy reported that within the next week he will distribute a list of upcoming events. He also made a few updates to the club’s website.

Rich advised the members in attendance that a suggestion for this year’s club contest was made at a recent Sunday breakfast meeting. The idea is that since Ohio has had eight citizens serve as President of the United States, that members could ride to the various Presidential sites (E.G, libraries, grave sites, homes, memorials, etc.) in Ohio, as well as surrounding, and other States. Former Vice Presidents and Secretary’s of State could also be included. Details to follow.

Rich then brought up the possibility of the club making a charitable contribution to an organization to assist in the relief efforts for the Ohio communities (E.g. Indian Lake) that were devastated by the recent tornados. After some discussion, the members in attendance voted to authorize Henning Carlsen to issue a $250.00 contribution to the Red Cross along with a letter requesting that these funds be used to assist the Ohio communities that were impacted by the tornados.

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

Old business –

Mike advised the members that he was unsuccessful in his attempt to organize motorcycle drag races at National Trail Raceway in conjunction with the AMA the week of Vintage Days. Given the short lead time between now and the other Vintage Days events, the AMA declined to become involved in the event or this year. They did leave the door open to possible having this event next year.

Wednesday Dinner Rides – the schedule has been prepared and will be posted to Motohio’s website soon. Mike handed out copies of the schedule to all members in attendance.

Track day – Mike had scheduled Nate Kern to participate in a Track Day at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Monday, May 20th. Details will be posted on Motohio’s website.

BMW Demo Truck - Scheduled for the Cincinnati dealership – Friday and Saturday - August 30th & 31st.

Waylin Wayne – September 4th to the 8th. Motohio will be raffling off a BMW 310GS.

Old Facebook site – Mike Allen and Joshua Casto will work together to see if they can get this account closed. Mike stated that this item will continue to be reported under “Old Business” until such time as he and Joshua have successfully decommissioned the site.

New business –

Motohio will be having the Ducati Spring Open House this week on Friday, March 22nd and Saturday, March 23rd. All brands are welcome to participate.

With Euro Bike night starting up on April 9th, Joshua Casto suggested that we bring the club’s pop-up and attempt to recruit new members.

Tom informed the dealers that Full Throttle Thursdays will commence on May 2nd at the Fortress in Obetz, OH. Bike/car shows and music every Thursday through the summer. This might be something that members would like to experience.

Questions raised – None.

Next Meeting –

The April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Location: Little Italy Ristorante, 480 Main St., Groveport, OH, 43125. Website: Little Italy Ristorante

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 9:01 PM which was seconded by Larry Laskorski. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.