Quote from Spencer Bennett on March 18, 2026, 3:15 pm

BMW RAMS March Meeting Minutes

March 14, 2026

20 RAMS and 6 bikes were present.

 

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 1 pm by President Herb Anderson at the home of George Brewton and Sam Cox.

1. We have no new members for this month.
2. We have 45 returning members for 2026. (2026 Dues Paid)
3. We had no guests this month.
4. Thanks to meeting host: George Brewton & Sam Cox.

 

Old Business:

1. The 990 N Federal Tax Statement has been filed for 2025.
2. . If you would like a RAMS patch, sticker, or business cards please see Spencer.
3. If you need to update your Directory picture please see Rosey or Spencer Bennett.  The updating of the Directory led into a discussion about several RAMS Members who could not be contacted, even though they had paid dues ahead in past years,  Rosey said that she will continue to try and contact them and get their information verified or updated if needed.

 

New Business:

1. The RAMS Directory has been revised by Rosey and is now back on line.  Access directions have been sent to all members.  Rosey asked for some time to discuss the Directory and the Mailing List and the types of communications that are available to our Members.
2. Rosey passed out handouts that outlined the the various means of communications available to the RAMS through our web site, facebook page, calendar, and Forum.  The Google calendar, available through the web site can be merged with the individual Google calendars to permit each member to have notification of all events posted on the calendar, or to post individual events that they wish to share.  The Forum, available on the web site, provides a venue to post trip reports, buy or sell items, or communicate with other members in a relatively secure manner.  Postings are public, but responses can only be made if you are a member and signed in.  PLEASE NOTE: this system has not had any new postings, other than meeting minutes, in over four years.  The private RAMS Facebook page is still up and allows for communication among members who have Facebook accounts.  The RAMS Public Facebook account is open to all, but with Moderators who screen new members and also must approve posts from non-members or from very large lists.  Jimmie Smith and George Brewton volunteered to be added as moderators for the public site so as to improve communications flow.  This will be set up by Rosey in the coming week.
3. After some discussion, it was decided that a QR code should be added to the RAMS Business Cards.  Rosy will add this and Spencer will get some additional cards printed for members use.
4. The RAMS Mail List was discussed along with access and deletions of members and the importance of the different reply modes and the limitations on attachment sizes for incoming mail.

 

VP Corner:

1. George Brewton asked if anyone could lead the Memphis RAMS Ride to Boyette's Dining Room in Tiptonville, TN on April 4, 2026.  He is scheduled to be on call that weekend and does not think he will be able to get someone to cover for him.  Paul Whitworth said he would lead if he is in town at that time.  There will be a group leaving from Memphis and from Paris according to current plans.  Please watch your email for updates on who will be leading and when and where the group will assemble for the ride.

 

 

Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled):

Rober Rehkopf Ride to Eat

April 4, 2026

Boyette's Dining Room

10 Boyette Rd

Tiptonville, TN

Plan is to meet at the restaurant between 10:45 and 11:00 and go in to restaurant at 11:00 when they open.  There will be several groups meeting at the restaurant at this time, and a RAMS group ride from Memphis and one from Paris, TN.  See Spencer if you have any questions (officers@bmwrams.com).

 

 

Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally and Tax Revolt

April 10-12, 2026

Village Creek State Park

Wynne, AR

This year the featured ingredient for the Saturday night communal dinner will be sweet potatoes done any way you may like!  See Spencer or Rose-Anne Bennett for details.

 

Georgia Mountain Rally

May 1-3, 2026

Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Hiawassee, GA.

 

Wilderness Rally

May 8-10, 2026

Buffalo Point Campground

Highway 268 E.

Yellville, AR 72687

Reserve your own campsite if you are coming.  See Sam Cox for details. (samjcox79@gmail.com)

 

 

European Riders Rally

May 14-17, 2026

Veterans Memorial Park

Burkesville, KY

 

MOA National Rally

June 11-13, 2026

Champlain Valley Expo Center

Essex Junction, VT

 

BMW Riders Association National Rally

June 18-21, 2026

Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds

225 Edward Street

Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

 

Top of the Rockies Rally

July 23-26, 2026

Town Park

Paonia, CO.

 

RAMS Fall Campout

September 25-28, 2026

Paris Landing State Park

Buchanan, TN

 

 

 

For the Good of the Club:

1. Check RAMS Website for other Club's Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each event’s websites as some may be rescheduled or canceled.
2. 2026 Dues are $25.00 and were due on January 1, 2026.  They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card on the RAMS Website.
3. Butch Turner brought a genuine relic/artifact to the meeting to auction for RAMS benefit.  It was a 1987 edition if a Barber Dairy (Yes, that Barber Dairy while George Barber still owned it.) milk crate,  This is an item that certainly is suitable for a KLR (or possibly a GS) luggage rack.  Butch refused to divulge the source of the treasure, but he was able to auction it off at the meeting, with Chip Mann being the lucky high bidder!  Congratulations, Chip!  Enjoy your piece of Southeastern US motorcycle history.
4. Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2026:

April - Spencer & Rose-Anne Bennett at the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally, Village Creek State Park, Wynne, AR.

May - Wilderness Rally

June - MOA National Rally (Vermont)

July - Herb & Reno Anderson

August -

September - Steve & Donna Clark

October - RAMS Fall Campout at Paris Landing State Park (Sept. 26, 2026)

November - Paul Rhodes

December - Haavi Morriem

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 April Meeting will be Saturday, April 11, 2026:

Village Creek State Park

Campsites 10 & 11

Wynne, AR

Lunch will be provided by the RAMS. (Dogs and fixings planned.)  Softdrinks and water will be provided.  Feel free to bring anything else you may wish.  A cooler will be avaiable.

Lunch at 1200 - MEETING TO FOLLOW!

Limited overnight camping is available with additional sites available for rent. Check in with the RAMS before you rent to see what is available already.  Featured food for Saturday dinner this year is Sweet Potatoes.

 

 

Treasurers Report:

1. Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $3788.66
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses for this month:

Dreamhost = $6.00

 

Move to adjourn: Paul Rhodes

Vote: Unanimous