General Monthly Meeting Minutes for October 15, 2024
Meeting Location –
The Paddock Pub, 1005 Richardson Rd., Groveport, OH, 43232.
Members in Attendance – (7)
Attending the October meeting were members – Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Joshua Casto (Membership), Rich McCoy (Activities), Paul Zelenak, (Treasurer), Henning Carlsen, Ed Caughell & Chris Shrodes.
Call to Order –
Larry Laskorski called the meeting to order at 8:00 P.M as Mike Allen (President) was unable to attend. He is participating in the BMW Days event being held at the Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama.
Secretary’s report –
Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on September 17, 2024. Joshua Casto moved to accept the minutes, as submitted, 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.
Treasurer's report –
Paul Zelenak was elected to the position of club Treasurer, at the September meeting, to replace Henning Carlsen, who has served in this role for many years.
Henning presented a short financial report, on behalf of Paul, that indicated the current treasury balance and that the club is solvent. Henning brought up the high annual cost of the club’s post office box. After a short discussion it was decided to maintain the post office box until the club can set up an electronic platform to process dues payments. Henning stated that he and Paul will need to meet with Union Savings Bank to remove Henning as the signatory on the account and add Paul Zelenak in his place.
Ed Caughell moved that the club authorize the change in signatories on the bank account from Henning Carlsen to Paul Zelenak. Joshua Casto seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.
Henning and Paul plan to go to Union Savings Bank sometime next week to provide them with a copy of these minutes in support of the request to change the signatories on the club’s account.
Rich McCoy moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, as provided, and that it 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. Going forward, 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. This number will be updated when the 2025 dues notices are communicated to the membership and payments have been received. To remain an active member in the club, dues must be paid by February 1, 2025.
Joshua advised the members in attendance that he is working with Cory Samuell to assume the management of the club’s website. Cory created the site when he was a member and has continued to maintain it and bear the financial responsibility of the website on behalf of the club. This arrangement is no longer feasible as Cory moved out of Ohio some time ago. Joshua will work with both Cory and Paul to transfer the financial responsibility for the website to the club.
Joshua continues to work on the Stack Team App for the club which should facilitate communications with members, as well as providing a means for the electronic payment of club dues.
Chad Warner has agreed to allow the club to sponsor a charity scavenger hunt at next year’s Wailin Wayne event.
Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Membership Report 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.
Activities Report –
Rich McCoy reported that the October club ride will be to the Cardboard Boat Museum in New Richmond, Ohio this Sunday, October 20th. Members wishing to participate should plan to meet at Motohio at 8:15 AM.
Rich updated the club website to reflect Paul Zelenak as the club’s Treasurer and to also show Viking Bags as a supporter of the club. He is awaiting receipt of the bags that Viking offered the club in exchange for listing them as a supporter.
Annual Banquet - Rich was able to confirm that Schmidt’s Sausage House does have a small chair lift that can be used by members/guests who may have difficulty traversing stairs. He will reach out to Schmidt’s to try to solidify the date for the banquet, possibly February 1, 2025.
Joshua Casto moved to accept the Activities Report and that it be entered into the organization’s records. Chris Shrodes seconded the motion. 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 – November 3, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Hot dogs and drinks to be provided. Go to their website for details.
Joshua is organizing a trip to Florida for January – He will send out an email with details. Anyone interested in participating should reach out to Joshua.
The position of club Secretary is still open. Larry Laskorski has agreed to continue in this role until the end of this year. If anyone is willing to fill this role, please contact Mike Allen.
Questions raised – None.
Next Meeting –
The November meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19th. Location: Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, 100 Emswiler Way, Pataskala, OH, 43062.
Adjournment –
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Larry Laskorski at 8:36 PM which was seconded by Ed Caughell. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.
