General Monthly Meeting Minutes for November 19, 2024

Meeting Location –

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 100 Emswiler Way, Pataskala, OH, 43062.

Members in Attendance – (10)

Attending the October meeting were members – Mike Allen (President),  Joshua Casto (Membership), Rich McCoy (Activities), Paul Zelenak, (Treasurer), Henning Carlsen, Ed Caughell, Chris Shrodes, Steve Wolfe, Al Holtsberry & Associate Member Carol McCoy. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:01 P.M. 

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski was unable to attend the meeting as he was out of town.  Mike Allen read the minutes of the meeting held on October 15, 2024.  A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the minutes, as submitted, and that they be entered into the organization’s records.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Treasurer's report –

Paul Zelenak advised the members in attendance that Hennig and he had successfully transferred the signature authority on the club’s bank account to Paul and successfully setting up electronic bill pay.  There were no financial transactions other than the issuance of a deposit to Schmidt’s for the annual club Christmas party.  A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the Treasurer’s report, as submitted.  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 Paul Zelenak. 

Membership report – 

Joshua Casto reported that there have been no membership changes since the last meeting.  The club’s current membership stands at 51 and there are 33 active members on the club’s Facebook page.  Joshua advised the members in attendance that he has taken over as Administrator of the club’s website.  A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the Membership report, as submitted.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved. 

Activities Report –

Rich McCoy confirmed the details for the annual banquet at Schmidt's Sausage Haus on February 1st, including the cost and the availability of a lift for members with mobility issues.  The club will subsidize the cost to keep the fee at $25 per person.  Rich emphasized the importance of paying membership dues by February 1st to attend the banquet. He suggested including a spot for banquet reservations and membership dues on the form to make it easier for members. 

Josh provided details about the charity scavenger hunt to take place at next year’s Wailin Wayne event, including the rules and the need for prizes and promotional items. The event will charge a flat rate of $10, with proceeds going to a selected charity.

A motion was made, and seconded, to accept the Activities report, as submitted.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Old & new business – 

Beemer Bonanza Sweepstakes – both Motohio and BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati are sponsors of this sweepstakes.  Tickets are $25 each or 5 for $100.  30% of the proceeds raised by each dealership will go to the AMA Museum and Middletown YMCA, respectively.  See Motohio’s website for more information. 

GS Challenge -  Sponsored by BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati was held– November 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The event was very successful, and attendance was very good. 

Mike Allen advised the members in attendance that Chris Shrodes has volunteered to become the club’s Secretary replacing Larry Laskorski who will be moving to Tennessee next year.  Mike made a motion to approve Chris Shrodes as Secretary.  The motion was seconded and all members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  

Mike Allen made a motion that since the club does not traditionally meet until after the Annual Club banquet, which is currently scheduled for Saturday, February 1st, that the first club meeting in 2025 will be held on Tuesday, February 18th.  The motion was seconded and all members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –

The next club meeting will be on Tuesday, February 18th.  Location:  Nocterra Brewing, 516 Maier Place, Columbus, OH, 43215.

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:50 PM, which was seconded, with all members in attendance voting in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.  The meeting was then adjourned.