January 2025 Meeting Minutes
RAMS Meeting Minutes
January 25, 2025
15 RAMS and 7 Bikes present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 10:00 by President Greg LeVan at Performance Plus BMW Dealership. Note that this meeting was postponed due to snow on January 11 and was moved to coincide with January Donuts at the Dealer.
1. We have no new members for this month.
2. We have 29 returning members for 2025.
3. We had no guests this month: Ron Tucker, who is a member attended his first meeting this month so he was sort of a "guest".
4. Thanks to Meeting Host: Performance Plus BMW Motorcycles
New Business:
- The 2025 RAMS Officer Elections were held at this Meeting. The nominations for RAMS 2025 Officers were opened for any floor nominations. The following nominations were made, all from previous meetings:
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
The Nominations were closed. Steve Clark made a motion, seconded by George McQueen that the nominated slate of officers be elected by acclamation. Motion was approved and the slate of Greg LieVan: President, Herb Anderson: Vice-President, and Spencer Bennett; Secretary/Treasurer was elected by acclamation.
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
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
Will set up some local rides for the Fall Campout so we can get familiar with the Land Between the Lakes area.
Old Business.
- This is still in work with no further communication from anyone at the Triathlon Sponsor:
Haavi Morriem is working 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.
This is still in work. The latest update said we should look for an email from someone who was trying to get us paid. I seem to have lost the email but really do not expect much to come from this.
Important thing for the Secretary/Treasurer is to get you to pay your dues and if this comes through, your membership will be extended.
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
- 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, 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:
February - RAMS Officers
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast
210 E. Commerce St.
Hernando, MS
March -
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 - Spencer & Rosey Bennett will be hosting a Tech Session in conjunction with the May Meeting at their home.
1780 Green Village Dr.
Hernando, Ms 38632
Tel: 901-626-2831
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 February RAMS Meeting will be held on February 8, 2025. Location is:
Bazar's Bakery and Breakfast Restaurant
210 E Commerce St. (Next to the Railroad Tracks)
Hernando, MS 38632
Lunch in back room begins at 1200 with Meeting to follow at 1300.
Host: RAMS Officers
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
Treasurer's report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4756.69
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses this month:
Dreamhost = $6.00
Christmas Party = $17.07
Move to Adjourn: Butch Turner
Second: George McQueen
Vote: Unanimous