Quote from Spencer Bennett on August 13, 2025, 1:59 pm

BMW RAMS August Meeting Minutes

August 9, 2025

18 RAMS. 1 Guest, one dog (Rowan), and 9 bikes present

 

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 13:06 by President Greg LieVan at the home of Samantha Cox &  George Brewton,

1. We have no new members this month.
2. We have 47 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
3. We had one guest this month:  Mary Cole was Paul Rhodes guest.
4. Thanks to meeting hosts: Sam Cox & George Brewton

 

Old Business:

1. The Robert Rehkopf Memorial Ride to Eat at Boyette's was discussed and it will be held on October 18, 2025.  There will be a group ride up from the Memphis area and possibly from the Paris area if enough are interested.  Spencer Bennett will contact Boyette's about reservations for the group.
2. RAMS Fall Campout was discussed and site 42 was designated as the RAMS Central site where coffee will be available along with whatever meals we come up with.  September 26-28, 2025 is the date. Please note that this will also be the October RAMS Meeting, where the 2026 Officer nominations are opened.  Be there or get nominated, your choice!

 

New Business:

1. No new business for this month.

 

Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled)

BMW RA National Rally

August 28-31, 2025

Athens Fairgrounds

Athens, Ohio

 

2025 RAMS Fall Campout

September 26-28, 2025

Paris Landing State Park Campground

Buchanan, TN

 

Falling Leaf Rally

October 10-12, 2025

Garrison’s River Resort

Steelville, MO.

 

Anything else you may want to add to the schedule.

 

VP Corner:

1. The VP had brought some Ducati parts that he had gotten painted for Steve Clark and this led to a tale of his saddlebag coming open on the way to the meeting and the parts leaving in mid ride.  Luckily, they were very well wrapped in several layers of bubble wrap and his companions noticed them dropping out, so a recue was conducted immedialtly with no damage to the newly painted parts.  Hard to believe that a BMW Saddlebag could pop open like that, but I guess these things sometimes happen.

For the Good of the Club:

1. Check RAMS Website for other Clubs’ Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each events’ websites as some may be rescheduled or canceled.
2. 2025 Dues are $25.00 and were due on January 1, 2025. They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card om the RAMS Website.
3. Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025:

September - The Clark Family

October – RAMS at the Fall Campout at Paris Landing State Park.

November – Paul Rhodes at Drifter's Diner in Lavinia, TN.

December – Haavi Morriem (Christmas Party so it is an evening meeting)

 

 

4. If you have an item you would like to see on the next meeting agenda, please get it to the Secretary by the Wednesday prior to the meeting and it will be added to the next meeting agenda. This is not required for an item to be discussed, but it will make sure it gets in the mix. Send the information to: officers@bmwrams.co

5. George McQueen related a tale of a very thoughtful rescue on his way to the MOA National Rally.  George had a flat on his RT near Jackson, TN and called the local Honda Dealer, Bob's Honda for assistance.  They immedialtely loaded up a trailer and came to his rescue, took him  and the bike to their shop, fixed the flat (failure of the valve stem) and got him back on the road, all at no cost to George.  Great support for a touring motorcyclist from a dealer.

George also reported a less than great experience in buying tires at the Rally ($90.00 per wheel to mount them) as well as Schubertnot sticking to the agreed price on a new helmet he was trying to purchase from them.  So I guess you could say, he won some and lost some this year.

6. RAMS August Meeting will be Saturday, September 13, 2025 at:

The Home of Steve & Donna Clark

1800 Black Bear Circle E.

Cordove, TN 38016.

Tel: 901-757-2279

Lunch will be at 1200 with the meeting to follow at 1 pm.Steve plans to provide the entre.    Please let them know if you are coming for a food head count and what you will be bringing.

There may be a ride to the Meeting, so watch your email for updates.

7.  Some pictures from the Meeting (Thanks George) are posted below.

 

 

 

 

Treasurers Report:

1. Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4796.67.
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses this month:

Dreamhost = $6.00

Donuts = $55.21.

 

Move to adjourn. Spencer Bennett

Vote: Unanimous