July 2025 Minutes
BMW RAMS July Meeting Minutes
July 12, 2025
16 RAMS and 9 bikes present
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 13:00 by Vice-President Herb Andersonat at his home in Puryear, TN.
- We have no new members this month.
- We have 46 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
- We had one guest this month: Joel Barcroft from Hanniagan Motorsports was Herb's Guest,
- Thanks to meeting hosts: Herb & Reno Anderson
Old Business:
- Question on the Robert Rehkopf Ride to Eat at Boyette's was discussed and it will be held in October, 2025. There will be a group ride up from the Memphis area and possibly from the Paris area if enough are interested.
- RAMS Fall Campout was discussed and site 42 was designated as the RAMS Central site where coffee will be available along with whatever meals we come up with. September 26-28, 2025 is the date. This will also be the October Meeting, where the next year's officer nominations are opened. Be there or get nominated, your choice!
New Business:
- Butch Turner announced that he would be taking a group photo after the meeting and asked everyone to stick around for it.
Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled)
Top of the Rockies Rally
July 24-27, 2025
Paonia Town Park
Paonia, CO
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
Falling Leaf Rally
October 10-12, 2025
Garrison’s River Resort
Steelville, MO.
Anything else you may want to schedule.
VP Corner:
- Nothing new from the VP.
For the Good of the Club:
- Check RAMS Website for other Clubs’ Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each events’ websites as some may be rescheduled or canceled.
- 2025 Dues are $25.00 and were due on January 1, 2025. They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card om the RAMS Website.
- Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025:
August - George Brewton and Samantha Cox
September - The Clark Family
October – RAMS at the Fall Campout
November – Paul Rhodes
December – Haavi Morriem (Christmas Party so it is an evening meeting)
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 August Meeting will be Saturday, August 9, 2025 at:
The Home of Samantha Cox & George Brewton
2176 Tompkins Lane,
Millington, TN 38053.
901-237-5380.
Lunch will be at 1200 with the meeting to follow at 1 pm. They plan to do BBQ. If you wish to bring a dessert, it would be welcome. Please let them know if you are coming for a food head count.
There may be a ride to the Meeting, so watch your email for updates.
6. A group photo was taken of those who were at the rally and attended the meeting. See below and "THANK YOU BUTCH" for taking the photo.
Treasurers Report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4731.88
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses this month:
Dreamhost = $6.00
MOA National Rally (Water) = $8.76
Move to adjourn. Steve Clark
Vote: Unanimous
Uploaded files:
