December 2025 Minutes
BMW RAMS December Meeting Minutes
December 13, 2025
12 RAMS, 0 bikes, no guests, were present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 8:05 pm by President Greg LieVan at Haavi Morriem's home.
- We have no new members this month.
- We have 50 new and returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
- We had no guests this month:
- Thanks to meeting host: Haavi Morriem
Old Business:
- No Old Business this month as 2025 comes to an end.
- The RAMS Christmas Party part of the meeting was a very enjoyable event with the "Sneaky Santa" Gift Exchange going off without any major issues!
- If you would like a RAMS patch, sticker, or business cards please see Spencer.
- If you need to update your Directory picture please see Rosey or Spencer Bennett.
New Business:
- Nominations for RAMS Officers for the 2026 year were re- opened. The following nominations have been made:
President: Herb Anderson
Vice-President: George Brewton
Secretary/Treasurer: Spencer Bennett
Nominations were then closed until the January 10, 2026 Meeting. Please note that the election will be at the January Meeting and floor nominations may be made at that time.
Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled):
Olde Bike Club Polar Bear Ride
January 1, 2026
Location is usually at the Gas Station on the Northeast Corner of Germantown Parkway and Highway 64 (Stage Rd.).
Departure is usually about 1000, with assembly beginning at 0930.
Watch your email for details.
Northeast Florida BMW Rally
January 16-18, 2026
11057 Camp Weed Place
Live Oak, FL. 32060
Group will llikely leave West Tennessee area on January 14 and spend Wednesday night in Dothan, AL. Will contimue on to Live Oak on Thursday.
Plan is to motel it although there is camping at the Rally site with showers and rest rooms. Registration and more information is available at: https://www.bmwnef.org/content
Contact Chip Man or Spencer Bennett if you have any questions.
Daytona Bike Week
February 27 - March 8, 2026
1801 West International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
This is the 50th anniversary of the R90S winning at Daytona so MOA is having a Celebration/Rally combination March 6 & 7, 2026. Sounds like a fun couple of days.
Link for more information: https://bmwmoa.org/event/daytona-50th-anniversary-celebration-for-bmws-ama-superbike-wins
Jimmie Smith, who is our Regional MOA Rep., may have some information on this as well. See your directory for his contact information.
Anything else you may want to add to the schedule.
VP Corner:
- Vice-President had no input this month.
For the Good of the Club:
- Check RAMS Website for other Club's Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each events’ websites as some may be rescheduled or canceled.
- 2026 Dues are $25.00 and are due on January 1, 2026. They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card on the RAMS Website.
- Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2026::
January -
February -
March -
April - Spencer & Rose-Anne Bennett at the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally, Village Creek State Park, Wynne, AR.
May - Bryan Leonard at the Wilderness Rally
June - MOA National Rally (Vermont)
July - Herb & Reno Anderson
August -
September - Steve & Donna Clark
October - Club Fall Campout
November - Paul Rhodes
December - Haavi Morriem
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.com
5. RAMS January Meeting will be Saturday, January 10, 2026 at:
To be determined. Will be sent out by email when it is determined.
Treasurers Report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $3969.13
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses for this month:
No expenses were recorded for November 2025.
Move to adjourn: Spencer Bennett
Second: Paul Whitworth
Vote: Unanimous