March 2025 Minutes
RAMS Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2025
21 RAMS and 3 Bikes present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by President Greg LeVan at El Molino Mexican Restaurant in Bartlett, TN.
1. We have no new members for this month.
2. We have 42 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
3. We had no guests this month:
4. Thanks to Meeting Hosts: Paul & Sam Whitworth
Old Business.
- Haavi Morriem has been successful in obtaining a check for the last two years of Triathlon work. She has submitted an updated list and those members who worked these Triathlons will be credited. She has also agreed to be the contact person for future Triathlons so there is one central RAMS person to work with the organizers.
- The Secretary/Treasurer reported that the shelter tent for the BMW MOA National Rally in Lebanon, TN has been rented and paid for.
- If anyone still does not have their picture in the online directory, please see Spencer or Rosey.
- If you would like a RAMS Patch (old Logo only), decal (old and new Logos) or need RAMS business cards, please see Spencer.
New Business:
- No new business for this month..
Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled)
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
The VP opened a discussion about an organized ride to the Boyette's "Ride to Eat " on April 5, 2025. As this was Robert Rehkopf's Event it was felt that we needed to have a group ride up from Memphis and Herb, living in Puryear, TN was asking how we wished to organize it. After some discussion, Steve Clark offered to lead the ride from Memphis and Herb will bring a group down from the Jackson/Paris, TN area with the plan to meet at Boyette's between 1100 and 1130 and head for the dining room about 1130.
The Memphis group will meet on April 5 at the Shell Station located on the Northeast corner of Whitten Rd. and Summer Ave. in Bartlett, TN at 0900 with a departure planned for 0930.
Herb will put out the information for the Jackson/Paris Group as it becomes obvious where they should meet
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.
- Spencer Bennett, your humble Secretary/Treasurer, was presented a plaque to commemorate being made a lifetime member of the RAMS this year. The plaque reads:
Presented to
SPENCER BENNETT
Lifetime Member
In recognition of his Selfless
Dedication to the BMW RAMS
as a Member and Club Officer
March 2025
I was not expecting this recognition and am very humbled to be recognized by my peers and fellow RAMS. It truly has been a long and strange trip to get here, but most of us made it and that really does make it special. Thank you!
3. 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.
4. Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025:
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.
Lunch for the meeting will be provided by your hosts. Plan is to have hotdogs and sides with soft drinks and water. You are welcome to bring any other beverages you may desire.
May -George Brewton & Samantha Cox
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 April RAMS Meeting will be held on April 12, 2025. Location is:
Village Creek State Park Campsite 10-11
201 County Road 754
Wynne Ar.
Lunch for the meeting will be provided by your hosts. Plan is to have dog and sides with soft drinks and water. You are welcome to bring any other beverages you may desire.
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 still working on getting everyone's year pins from MOa. If you have not received an award, please let him know along
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:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4806.60
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses this month:
Dreamhost = $6.00
Donuts = $25.30
BMW MOA = $667.00 For shelter tent at the National Rally
Move to Adjourn: Donna Clark
Second: Paul Whitworth
Vote: Unanimous