General Monthly Meeting Minutes for October 18, 2022

Meeting Location –

Birch Tavern, 639 Main St., Groveport, OH, 43125. 

Members in Attendance –

Attending the October meeting were Mike Allen (President), Henning Carlsen (Treasurer), Cory Samuell (Membership), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Rich McCoy (Activities), Anne Allen and Paul Zelenak. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 7:43 P.M.

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the September 2o, 2022, meeting.  Mike Allen 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 carried. 

Treasurer's report –

Henning Carlsen provided a short financial report that indicated the treasury balance and that the club is solvent.  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 carried.  Should any members not in attendance for the meeting need information on the current financial position of the club, please reach out to Henning. 

Membership report – 

Cory reported that,  since the last meeting, one new member has joined.  Corey also stated that he would be working to update the website in the next week or so.  Such updates will include adding Rich McCoy’s picture and bio, as well as adding the names of all new members to the Active Members page.  Rich McCoy moved to accept the Membership Report as provided, 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 carried. 

Activities Report –

Rich reported that the Sunday, October 9th ride to the Custer Birthplace Memorial, Jewett, OH, the ABATE Memorial for Fallen Riders, Cadiz, OH, and lunch at Franks’ Bar & Grill in Bloomingdale, OH was attended by four riders.  The ride to Brims Imports the following day was attended by six riders.   Both rides were safe and enjoyable for all except for Henning Carlsen who had the shift lever on his bike brake on the Sunday ride.  He had to drive home in second gear. 

Rich also reported that he rode over to the Mountaineer Hotel in Williamson, WV to check it out as a potential future ride destination.  He said that there was no sign of activity and that the windows were boarded up.  Mike added that he recently heard that the place had been sold. 

Upcoming events –

• 1/7/23 – 1/8/23 – Ohio RA Winter Glamp-Out at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta, OH

• Possible meet up with the Cincinnati BMW club

• Annual club banquet – dates to be determined 

Rich stated that he will be contacting Schmidt’s Sausage Haus, this week, to book a date for the annual club banquet. 

Larry Laskorski moved to accept  the Membership Report,  as presented, and that it 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 carried. 

Old business -  

Mike Allen stated that he felt that we were moving in the right direction and he’s happy with the progress that has been made over the past year.  Some of the accomplishments are:

• All positions on the Board of Directors have been filled to create  a solid support structure for the club

• A new website was created and still being developed for the membership

• Both the Club Constitution and By Laws have been updated

• Membership has grown to over thirty members

• Monthly activities and rides are taking place

• Increased the annual dues

• Acquired a new pop-up canopy to aid in membership recruiting efforts and advertising 

Website –

As noted in Corey’s membership report, he will be updating the club website in the next week.   

Mike again requested that the members submit ride stories and pictures to Cory Samuel for inclusion on the club website. 

New business –  

Mike reiterated that he and Rich have been discussing the planning for the annual club banquet. 

Mike stated that for any purchaser of a new BMW motorcycle who expresses an interest in becoming involved with the Buckeye Beemers Motohio will pay their club dues for their first year of membership. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –  

The date of the next meeting will be, Tuesday, November 15th.  Location:  Alpine Restaurant & Bar in German Village, 525 S 4th St., Columbus, OH, 43206.  Website:  www.alpine614.com. 

Adjournment - A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:10 PM which was seconded by Larry Laskorski.  All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was carried.  Meeting was adjourned.