General Monthly Meeting Minutes for September 17, 2024

Meeting Location –

Motohio European Motorbikes, 5936 Scarborough Blvd., Columbus, OH, 43232.

Members in Attendance – (10)

Attending the September meeting were members – Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary),  Joshua Casto (Membership), Rich McCoy (Activities), Al Holtsberry, Steve Wolf, Tom Andrejcak, Jose Gomez, Paul Zelenak & Chris Shrodes. 

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 7:35 P.M as the members in attendance had finished eating. 

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on August 20, 2024.  Rich McCoy pointed out an error in the name of the saddle bag company that had reached out to the club offering a free set of bags in exchange for the club listing their logo on the club’s website and indicating that they are a sponsor of the club.  The company name was incorrectly reported as Biker Bags when is should have been Viking Bags.  Larry will correct the August meeting minutes to properly reflect the company’s name.  Mike Allen moved to accept the minutes, as submitted, 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 –

With Henning Carlsen currently on a road trip to the Northeast, Mike Allen provided a short financial report that indicated the current treasury balance and that the club is solvent.  Tom Andrejcak moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, as provided, and that it be entered into the organization’s records.  Larry Laskorski 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 Paul Zelenak, the club’s new Treasurer. 

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 encouraged members to post their riding photos on the club’s Facebook page.  He is also continuing to work on the Stack Team App which should facilitate communications with members, as well as providing a means for the electronic payment of club dues. 

Joshua distributed the new club stickers to the members in attendance. 

Mike Allen moved to accept the Membership Report 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 approved. 

Activities Report –

Rich McCoy reported that the club had a great ride for September. 

He is trying to come up with a destination for the October ride and suggested the Cardboard Boat Museum in New Richmond, Ohio. 

Rich also brought up that we should begin the planning of the annual club banquet.  He will contact Schmidt’s Sausage House to see if an elevator is available to bring guests, who have difficulty climbing stairs, up to the second-floor party rooms. 

Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Activities 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. 

Old & new business – 

The BMW Demo Truck was at BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati on Friday and Saturday, August 30th and 31st.  The event was well attended. 

Wailin Wayne Weekend – September 4th through September 8th

• Motohio gave away a BMW 310 GS

• Mike, through BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati, arranged for the BMW Performance Center to bring a truckload of GS’s to provide training and demos on the trails. 

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. 

Elections of Club Directors/Officers for 2025 –

• The following members have been reelected as club Directors/Officers:

  • President – Mike Allen

  • Membership Director – Joshua Casto

  • Activities Director – Rich McCoy

• Paul Zelenak was elected as the new club Treasurer

• No nominations were received for the position of club Secretary.  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. 

Joshua mentioned that he has a preliminary conversation with Chad Warner about having a charitable scavenger hunt, sponsored by the Buckeye Beemers Motorcycle Club, at next year’s Wailin Wayne event. 

Questions raised – None. 

Next Meeting –

The October meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 15th.  Location:  The Paddock Pub, 1005 Richardson Rd., Groveport, OH, 43232. 

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:11 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.