Quote from Spencer Bennett on January 16, 2024, 5:49 pm

January RAMS Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2023

Call to Order at 1:05 pm by President Greg LieVan at El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett, TN.

13 RAMS and 1 Bike present

1. We have no new members for this month.
2. We have 39 returning members for 2023.
3. We had no guests this month.
4. Thanks to Meeting Host: Greg LieVan

 

New Business

1. 2024 RAMS Officer Nominations.

Current Nominations are:

President - Greg LieVan

Vice-President - Herb Anderson

Secretary/Treasurer - Spencer Bennett

There being no further nominations, Steve Clark made a motion that nominations be closed for 2024.  This was seconded by Butch Turner and the nominations were closed.

2. 2024 RAMS Officer Elections:

There being only one nominee for each Officer Position, the nominated slate was elected by unanimous acclamation of the RAMS present.  Congratulations to the 2024 RAMS Officers.

3. Club Trailer

What to do with the Club Trailer was discussed.  Since the RAMS no longer hold a Rally, the trailer and contents are no longer needed and are just taking up space.   It was agreed that the contents of the trailer, including the coffee pot, need to be disposed of before the trailer.  Paul Whitworth is going to look into finding a home for the coffee pot as that is the biggest item to be placed.

 

RAMS Activities:

1. The currently scheduled potential RAMS riding events are:

Daytona Bike Week

March 1 – 10, 2024

Daytona Beach, FL.

Usually not a group ride but a "Meet Up" once we are there.

 

Robert Rehkopf’s Ride to Eat

April 6, 2024

Boyette's Dining Room

GPS (N36 21.643 W89 25.985)

10 Boyette Rd.(Hwy. 21)

Tiptonville, TN 38079

There will likely be a group ride to this so watch for updates.

 

IBA 2024 Eclipse Ride April 8, 2024

The website is:   https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/map/2024-april-8  and shows the path and timing data.

The plan would be to leave Memphis on Monday morning and arrive at a location 500 miles or so away in time to see the eclipse, then return home. Robert Rehkopf has information on this.

 

Wilderness Rally, May 10 - 11, 2024

Buffalo River Arkansas

See Paul Whitworth for details.

 

USCA Sidecar National Rally, June 6-9, 2024

JP Coleman State Park

613 CR 321

Iuka, MS.38852

 

Anything else you may want to schedule.

 

VP Corner

The outgoing VP, Paul Whitworth, says: "It has been a pleasure to serve as your VP.  I wish I could have accomplished more."

 

Old Business.

1. If anyone still does not have their picture in the online directory, please see Spencer or Rosey.
2. 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. 2024 Dues are $25.00 and were due on January 1, 2024.  They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card on the RAMS Website.
3. We need Meeting Hosts and Locations for next year.

February

March

April – Spencer & Rosey Bennett, Village Creek State Park, Wynne, AR.  Campsites 10 & 11.

May

June

July

August – Art & Crystal Manchester

September – Clark Family

October - Herb & Reno Anderson

November – Paul Rhodes

December - Haavi Morriem

 

 

4. The February RAMS Meeting will be held on February 10, 2024. Location/Host is:

 

To be determined:

 

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:

1. Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $5104.89
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses this month:

Christmas  $42.07

 

Move to adjourn: Steve Clark

Second: Not required

Vote: Unanimous