General Monthly Meeting Minutes for May 21, 2024

Meeting Location –

The Birch Tavern, 639 Main Street, Groveport, OH, 43125. 

Members in Attendance – (13)

Attending the May meeting were members - Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Henning Carlsen (Treasurer), Rich McCoy (Activities), Joshua Casto (Membership), Al Holtsberry, Paul Zelenak, Tom Andrejcak, Steve Wolf, Ed Caughell; new members:  Andy Whyte & Chris Shrodes, and associate member - Carol McCoy. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M. 

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on April 16, 2024.  Tom Andrejcak moved to accept the minutes, as amended, and that they be entered into the organization’s records.  Joshua Casto 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 current treasury balance and that the club is solvent.  Mike Allen moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, as provided, and that it be entered into the organization’s records.  Rich McCoy 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 currently has 57 members and 10 associate members.  He noted the club lost one member who moved to Europe, and added one new member.  Joshua reiterated that he is continuing to actively collect dues payments from members that have not paid their 2024 dues. 

Joshua passed around the suggestions that he received for the 2024 club sticker.  There were five suggestions for the new sticker.  He asked the members to review and place a mark next to the design that they would like to see.  After all members reviewed the options presented the membership chose the version of a representation of a stylized state of Ohio centered in a roundel with Buckeye Beemers around the perimeter of the roundel.   

Joshua advised the members in attendance that he is working to develop an app to track membership dues and provide notifications to members.  He will provide an update his progress at the next meeting. 

Joshua brought up the suggestion that the club consider offering multi-year membership options.  After some discussion it was decided to try this suggestion by offering members the option to purchase a three-year membership for a discounted dues payment of $90.  The current annual dues are $35 per year.  The members in attendance voted to adopt this proposal. 

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 –

Rich McCoy reported that the May monthly ride was held this past weekend with a good turnout of riders.  Rich advised the members in attendance that Al Holtsberry had reached out to him and suggested that since participation in the rides is increasing, that it would be prudent to set up some general guidelines and rules for these rides to ensure the safety of all current and future participants.  Rich handed out a draft of the guidelines & rules and asked the members in attendance to review them and provide any comments and suggestions to him.  Rich stated that he would not be in the area for the next scheduled club ride and asked for a volunteer to coordinate and lead the ride.  Anyone interested should reach out to Rich. 

With respect to the Fayetteville trip, Rich informed the members in attendance that there are currently eight rooms reserved for the event.  He asked any members that would like to participate but have not reserved a room yet to please do so. 

Tom Andrejcak 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 & new business – 

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

AMA Bike Night – May 18th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.  This was a very well-attended event for the museum.  Unfortunately, the club did not generate any new membership from this event. 

Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride – May 19th.  There were 100 registered participants whose donations totaled over $14,000.  Mike advised the members in attendance the this was the tenth year that Motohio sponsored this event in Columbus.  Over this period the participants have raised approximately $150,000 for this charitable event. 

Motohio track day at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course – May 20th.  Mike estimates that there were approximately 30 customer participants, in total, from both dealerships.  Nate Kern, BMW Brand Ambassador for the S1000RR, provided coaching to participants between on-track sessions. 

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. 

Henning Carlsen and Larry Laskorski advised the members in attendance that they would be stepping down from their positions of Club Treasurer and Secretary, respectively, later this year.  Henning has served as Treasurer for many years and feels that it is time for another club member to take on this role.  Larry stated that he will be moving to central Tennessee around this time next year.  Larry suggested that members who would like to serve in either of these positions advise the Board members who will submit them to a vote of the membership at either the August or September meeting. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –

The June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  Location:  Grove City Brewing Company, 3946 Broadway, Grove City, OH, 43123.  Website: Grove City Brewing Company 

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:43 PM which was seconded by Tom Andrejcak.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  The meeting was then adjourned.