Quote from Spencer Bennett on June 5, 2023, 1:58 pm

May RAMS Meeting Minutes

May 13, 2023

Call to Order at 1 pm by President Greg LieVan at The Madan's Home.

There were 8 RAMS, and 1 motorcycle present for the Meeting.

1. We have one new member for this month.

Gary Pasoki who lives in Clarence, IA and rides an R1200 GSA.

1. We have 56 returning members for 2023.
2. We had no guests this month:
3. Thanks to Meeting Hosts: Mary & Birender Madan

New Business

1. BMW MOA National Rally. June 8-10, 2023 in Richmond, VA.  Chartered Club Camping Spot has been reserved for 12 tents, with a 20 X 20 Shelter Tent, 2 tables, and 12 chairs.

 RAMS Activity Discussion

1. The currently scheduled RAMS Events for 2023 are:

BMW MOA National Rally, June 8 - 10, Richmond, VA. Please note that this will be the June Meeting Location.  Time will remain at 1 pm with eat what you bring lunch at 1200.

United Sidecar Association Nationalo Rally, June 22 - 25, 2023 at Gulf Point State Park, Milford, IA.

BMW Riders Association National Rally, September 14 - 17, 2023, Davis, WV>

RAMS Fall Campout, September/October, Pickwick, TN. Last Weekend in September.

 

 

VP Corner

1. Paul will be on a long trip this summer so we need ride coordinators for June and July.

 

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 get with 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. 2023 Dues are $25.00 and were due on January 1, 2023. 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 still need Meeting Host/Location for July & October 2023 Meetings:

June - Meeting will be held at the MOA National Rally, Richmond, VA on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

July - Open

August - My Favorite Place Mexican Restaurant : Manchester Family Hosting

September - Steve & Donna Clark at their home.

October - Open

November - Paul Rhodes Hosting, Location TBA

December - Haavi Morreim at her home.

5. The June RAMS Meeting will be held on June 10, 2023.  Location is:

RAMS Rally Central under the Shelter Tent at the MOA National Rally.

Lunch will begin at 12 pm with a bring your own meal and the meeting will follow at 1 pm.

 

6. 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 = $6556.45
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses this month:

Dreamhost Web Hosting Fees = $6.00

 

 

Move to adjourn: Birender Madan

Second: Donna Clark

Vote:       Unanimous