RAMS Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2024
17 RAMS and 1 Bike present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Greg LeVan. This is the RAMS Christmas Party Meeting and is an evening affair.
- We have no new members for this month.
2 .We have 56 new and returning members for 2024.
3. We had no guests this month:
- Thanks to Meeting Host: Haavi Morriem
New Business:
- Haavi Morriem is working with the Triathlon Sponsor to get the stipend they used to pay us for working the Triathlons reinstated. Some have used this to pay their dues in the past, and if you worked any of the Triathlons this year please let the Secretary/Treasurer know so you can get credit if this works out.
- The nominations for RAMS 2025 Officers were opened and the following nominations were made:
President : Greg Lievan Nominated by Bryan Leonard, Second by Spencer Bennett
Vice President : Herb Anderson Nominated by Rosey Bennett, Seconded by Spencer Bennett
Secretary/Treasurer : Spencer Bennett Nominated By Haavi Morriem, Seconded by James Rhodes
`There being no further nominations at this time, the Nominations were closed until the December Meeting.
RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled potential RAMS riding events.)
Olde Bike Club Polar Bear Ride
January 1, 2025
Meet at Shell Station, 8140 US Highway 64, Bartlett, TN 38133
Kickstands up at 10:30
Everyone is Welcome.
Lunch at Shelby Forest General Store, 7729 Benjestown Rd, Millington, TN 38053
Weather Permitting!
Northeast Florida Rally
January 17-19, 2025
Camp Weed/Cerveny Conference Center
Live Oak , FL. (Web site of the BMW Owners of Northeast Florida for full information.)
Daytona Bike Week
February 28- March 9, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL.
March Moto Madness
March 26-30, 2025
Tellico Plains, TN.
Look for the crowd of ADV Riders.
Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally & Tax Revolt
April 11 – 13, 2025
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754
Wynne Ar.
Wilderness Rally
May 9-11, 2025
Buffalo Point Campground
Highway 268 E
Yellville, AR 72687
European Riders Rally
May 16-18, 2025
Dr. Schickel Veterans Memorial Park
245 Upper River Street
Burkesville, Kentucky 42717
BMW MOA National Rally
June 19-21, 2025
Wilson County Fairgrounds
Lebanon, TN
BMW RA NAtional
Rumor is the 2025 rally is in Athens Ohio, August 28-31. Will post more as I get it.
2025 RAMS Fall Campout
September 26-28, 2025
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Buchanan, TN.
Anything else you may want to schedule.
VP Corner
Will try and get more rides in for 2025!
Old Business.
- If anyone still does not have their picture in the online directory, please see Spencer or Rosey.
- If you would like a RAMS Patch (old Logo only), decal (old and new Logos) or need RAMS business cards, please see Spencer.
For the Good of the Club
- Check RAMS Website for other Club’s Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each event’s web site as some may be rescheduled or cancelled.
- 2025 Dues are $25.00 and are due on January 1, 2025. They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card on the RAMS Website.
3. Meeting Hosts and Locations for rest of this year and next year:
2025:
January- RAMS Officers
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast
210 E. Commerce St.
Hernando, MS
February -
March -
April - Spencer & Rosey Bennettat the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally & Tax Revolt
April 11 – 13, 2025
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754
Wynne Ar.
May -
June - RAMS at MOA National Rally
July -
August -
September - The Clark Family
October - RAMS at the Fall Campout
November - Paul Rhodes
December -
4. The January RAMS Meeting will be held on January 11, 2025. Location is:
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast Restaurant
210 E Commerce St,
Hernando, MS 38632
This will be the RAMS election meeting. Lunch at 1200, followed by meeting at 1 pm
Host: RAMS Officers
5. 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.com
Treasurer's report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4779.76
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses this month:
Dreamhost = $6.00
Move to Adjourn: George McQueen
Vote: Unanimous
RAMS Meeting Minutes
December 14, 2024
17 RAMS and 1 Bike present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Greg LeVan. This is the RAMS Christmas Party Meeting and is an evening affair.
- We have no new members for this month.
2 .We have 56 new and returning members for 2024.
3. We had no guests this month:
- Thanks to Meeting Host: Haavi Morriem
New Business:
- Haavi Morriem is working with the Triathlon Sponsor to get the stipend they used to pay us for working the Triathlons reinstated. Some have used this to pay their dues in the past, and if you worked any of the Triathlons this year please let the Secretary/Treasurer know so you can get credit if this works out.
- The nominations for RAMS 2025 Officers were opened and the following nominations were made:
President : Greg Lievan Nominated by Bryan Leonard, Second by Spencer Bennett
Vice President : Herb Anderson Nominated by Rosey Bennett, Seconded by Spencer Bennett
Secretary/Treasurer : Spencer Bennett Nominated By Haavi Morriem, Seconded by James Rhodes
`There being no further nominations at this time, the Nominations were closed until the December Meeting.
RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled potential RAMS riding events.)
Olde Bike Club Polar Bear Ride
January 1, 2025
Meet at Shell Station, 8140 US Highway 64, Bartlett, TN 38133
Kickstands up at 10:30
Everyone is Welcome.
Lunch at Shelby Forest General Store, 7729 Benjestown Rd, Millington, TN 38053
Weather Permitting!
Northeast Florida Rally
January 17-19, 2025
Camp Weed/Cerveny Conference Center
Live Oak , FL. (Web site of the BMW Owners of Northeast Florida for full information.)
Daytona Bike Week
February 28- March 9, 2025
Daytona Beach, FL.
March Moto Madness
March 26-30, 2025
Tellico Plains, TN.
Look for the crowd of ADV Riders.
Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally & Tax Revolt
April 11 – 13, 2025
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754
Wynne Ar.
Wilderness Rally
May 9-11, 2025
Buffalo Point Campground
Highway 268 E
Yellville, AR 72687
European Riders Rally
May 16-18, 2025
Dr. Schickel Veterans Memorial Park
245 Upper River Street
Burkesville, Kentucky 42717
BMW MOA National Rally
June 19-21, 2025
Wilson County Fairgrounds
Lebanon, TN
BMW RA NAtional
Rumor is the 2025 rally is in Athens Ohio, August 28-31. Will post more as I get it.
2025 RAMS Fall Campout
September 26-28, 2025
Paris Landing State Park Campground
Buchanan, TN.
Anything else you may want to schedule.
VP Corner
Will try and get more rides in for 2025!
Old Business.
- If anyone still does not have their picture in the online directory, please see Spencer or Rosey.
- If you would like a RAMS Patch (old Logo only), decal (old and new Logos) or need RAMS business cards, please see Spencer.
For the Good of the Club
- Check RAMS Website for other Club’s Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each event’s web site as some may be rescheduled or cancelled.
- 2025 Dues are $25.00 and are due on January 1, 2025. They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card on the RAMS Website.
3. Meeting Hosts and Locations for rest of this year and next year:
2025:
January- RAMS Officers
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast
210 E. Commerce St.
Hernando, MS
February -
March -
April - Spencer & Rosey Bennettat the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally & Tax Revolt
April 11 – 13, 2025
Village Creek State Park
201 County Road 754
Wynne Ar.
May -
June - RAMS at MOA National Rally
July -
August -
September - The Clark Family
October - RAMS at the Fall Campout
November - Paul Rhodes
December -
4. The January RAMS Meeting will be held on January 11, 2025. Location is:
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast Restaurant
210 E Commerce St,
Hernando, MS 38632
This will be the RAMS election meeting. Lunch at 1200, followed by meeting at 1 pm
Host: RAMS Officers
5. 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.com
Treasurer's report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4779.76
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses this month:
Dreamhost = $6.00
Move to Adjourn: George McQueen
Vote: Unanimous
