General Monthly Meeting Minutes for September 20, 2022
Meeting Location –
Planks Bier Garten, 888 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206. Prior to the meeting several members arrived at the Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum, 476 E Kossuth St, Columbus, OH 43206 for a tour of the museum.
Members in Attendance –
Attending the March meeting were Mike Allen (President), Henning Carlsen (Treasurer), Cory Samuell (Membership), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Rich McCoy (Activities), Edward Caughell, Al Holtsberry, Steve Wolfe, and Paul Zelenak.
Call to Order –
Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:05 P.M. Mike advised the members in attendance that the meeting would proceed in a different order as Cory Samuell needed to leave shortly to attend to work related matters with his employer.
Membership report –
Cory reported that we had a very successful membership drive that was conducted at Motohio’s BMW Demo Days on Friday and Saturday, August 26th and 27th. Eleven new members and one associate member were added to the club roster which brings the total membership to thirty-two active members and six associate members. Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Membership Report as provided, and that it be entered into the organization’s records. Ed Caughell seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was carried.
Updated Club Constitution and ByLaws -
Prior to the meeting Larry Laskorski distributed copies of the updated Club Constitution and ByLaws via email to the members for their review. Mike Allen advised the members, in attendance, that the members of the Board of Directors met to review the current set of documents, which have remained unchanged for many years, with a view toward making them more inclusive and representative of the organization as it stands today. Mike then asked the members if they had any suggested changes and or modifications which they would want to present for discussion prior to voting to accept the revised documents. After a short discussion, Larry Laskorski moved to accept the modified documents, as written, Steve Wolfe seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was carried, and the updated documents were approved and adopted.
Secretary’s report –
Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the July 17, 2022, meeting. No minutes were presented for the August 16th meeting since it was cancelled due to Mike Allen not being available for medical reasons. 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. Rich McCoy moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report, as provided, and that it be entered into the organization’s records. Steve Wolfe 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.
Activities Report –
Rich reported that the September 11th ride to New Martinsville, West Virginia for lunch at Quinet’s Restaurant was attended by four riders. The weather started out wet but cleared up shortly after everyone met up to head out. The ride was safe and enjoyable for all who participated.
The next ride is scheduled for Sunday, October 9th with planed destinations of the Custer Birthplace Memorial, Jewett, OH, the ABATE Memorial for Fallen Riders, Cadiz, OH, and lunch at Franks’ Bar & Grill in Bloomingdale, OH. Rich will send out an email with the location and time to meet for the ride.
Upcoming events –
· 9/29 – 10/2 – RA National Rally, Waynesville, NC
· 10/14 – 10/16 – Ohio RA Fall Campout, Mt. Vernon
· Possible ride to Brim’s Imports, Kenton, OH. This will have to be scheduled for a Monday as they have very limited hours on a Saturday (8:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and are closed on Sunday.
Rich also stated that he was going to begin the planning for the club’s annual banquet as Schmidt’s.
Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Membership 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 carried.
Old business -
Club Stickers – No update for this item due to Cory having to leave the meeting early.
Website –
- At the April meeting Mike had requested that Rich provide Cory Samuel with his picture, and bio so that Cory could add them to the website. Rich has provided Cory with the requested items. Rich said that Cory was trying to resolve an issue that with adding Rich’s information. With Cory having to leave the meeting early, no further update on this request was available.
- Mike also noted that the listing of members on the website has not been updated for recent additions to the club.
- Mike again requested that the members submit ride stories and pictures to Cory Samuel for inclusion on the club website.
New business – None.
Questions raised – None.
Next Meeting –
The date of the next meeting will be, Tuesday, October August 18th. Location: Birch Tavern, 639 Main St., Groveport, OH, 43125.
Sunday morning breakfast meetup –
They have resumed at the Corner Café, 535 Sunbury Road, Delaware, OH, 43015. Time frame is 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Adjournment - A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:42 PM which was seconded by Henning Carlsen. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was carried. Meeting was adjourned.
