Quote from Spencer Bennett on February 11, 2025, 10:39 am

RAMS Meeting Minutes

February 8, 2025

19 RAMS and 5 Bikes present.

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by President Greg LeVan at Bazar's Bakery & Breakfast in Hernando, MS.

1. We have no new members for this month.

2. We have 39 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)

3. We had no guests this month:

4. Thanks to Meeting Hosts: Spencer & Rosey Bennett

 

New Business:

1. The subject of a Shelter Tent for the 2025 BMW MOA National Rally in Lebanon, TN was opened for consideration.  The Secretary/Treasurer did a short presentation on the costs of the various size shelter tents and the accessories available.  The various options were then discussed and it was decided that the RAMS would rent a 30 X 30 Shelter Tent and 2 rectangular tables.  Paul Whitworth has the RAMS chairs left over from the trailer closeout and sale and will get them to the rally with the able assistance of Frank Brunetti (this will save us the $12 per chair rental fee of the Rally).  The Secretary/Treasurer will make the arrangements for the rentals.
2. No other new business.

 

Potential RAMS Activities:  (Currently scheduled)

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

Campsites 10-11

201 County Road 754

Wynne Ar.

 

Wilderness Rally 

May 9-11, 2025

Buffalo Point Campground

Highway 268 E

Yellville, AR 72687

Please RSVP Paul Whitworth if you plan to attend so he can make sure there is enough tent space.

 

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 Rally

August 28-31, 2025

Athens Fairgrounds

Athens, Ohio

 

2025 RAMS Fall Campout

September 26-28, 2025

Paris Landing State Park Campground

Buchanan, TN.

 

 

Anything else you may want to schedule.

 

 

VP Corner

VP had planned a "Dessert Ride" for after the meeting but had no takers this month.

Old Business.

1. Haavi Morriem is continuing to work  with the Triathlon Sponsor to get the stipend they used to pay us for working them re-instated.  Some used this to pay their dues in the past, and if you worked any of the triathlons this past year, please send your name to the Secretary/Treasurer so you can get credit if this comes to be.    The latest update is that the Secretary/Treasurer has a check from the Triathlon Sponsor that he has been asked to hold pending the imminent arrival of another check from someone in Denver, which should occur within 7 days.  Once the Denver check arrives, he is to destroy the Sponsor,s check and deposit the Denver check.  Once the Denver check clears the bank, the folks who have worked the triathlon will be credited for their dues.

2. If anyone still does not have their picture in the online directory, please see Spencer or Rosey.

3. 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

1. 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.
2. 2025 Dues are $25.00, 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 2025:

March - Paul & Sam Whitworth

April - Spencer & Rosey Bennett at the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally & Tax Revolt

April 11 – 13, 2025

Village Creek State Park  Campsite 10-11

201 County Road 754

Wynne Ar.

Please note that the featured ingredient for the Saturday Night dinner is Tomatoes.  They can be prepared or used any way you wish.

May -

June - RAMS at MOA National Rally

July - Herb & Reno Anderson

August - 

September - The Clark Family

October - RAMS at the Fall Campout

November - Paul Rhodes

December - 

 

4. The March RAMS Meeting will be held on March 8, 2025.  Location is:

The home of Paul & Sam Whitworth

3334 Oak Road

Bartlett, TN. 38135

Tel: 901-372-3666

Lunch at 1200.  Entre will be provided. Please call the Whitworths to see what you can bring.

Host: Paul & Sam Whitworth

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. Jimmie Smith is working with the BMW MOA to get everyone up to date on their year award pins.  If you have missed a 5, 10, or other milestone year pin please let him know and he will try to get it sent to you.  He will need your MOA number and, if you remember it, the year you joined.

6. Spencer & Rosey Bennett will be hosting a Tech session at their home in May.  The date is not fixed as it was originally going to coincide with the meeting, but that got somewhat convoluted, especially with the Wilderness Rally that same weekend, so it will be moved.  Watch for more information.  Address is:

Spencer & Rosey Bennett

1780 Green Village Dr.

Hernando, Ms 38632

Tel: 901-626-2831

 

Treasurer's report:

1. Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $5204.90
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses this month:

Dreamhost = $43.89

Donuts = $41.31 (2 months)

 

 

Move to Adjourn: Herb Anderson

Second: Paul Whitworth

Vote: Unanimous