Quote from Spencer Bennett on November 12, 2025, 7:11 pm

BMW RAMS November Meeting Minutes

November 8, 2025

14 RAMS, 9 bikes 1 guest, and 2 dogs were present.

 

Call to Order:

Meeting was called to order at 13:00 by Vice - President Herb Anderson at Drifter's Diner in Lavinia, TN.  Donna Clark filled in for the Secretary/Treasurer in taking the meting minutes.  Thank you Donna!

1. We have 1 new member this month.

Regina Humble, who lives in Olive Branch, MS and rides an G310 GS.

1. We have 50 new and returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
2. We had 1 guest this month: Mary Rhodes
3. Thanks to meeting host: Paul Rhodes

 

Old Business:

1. The Boyette’s Ride to Eat went off as scheduled on October 18, 2025.  There were a total of 25 motorcycles attending, 10 0r so from the Harley Owner’s Group and the remainder from the RAMS.  Great turnout, a good ride, and a good meal with some memories of Robert and an opportunity to meet some folks we do not normally see.
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.

 

New Business:

1. Nominations for RAMS Officers for the 2026 year were opened with the following nominations made:

President:  No nominations at this time.

Vice-President: No nominations at this time.

Secretary/Treasurer:  Spencer Bennett nominated by Steve Clark & seconded by George Brewton

Nominations were closed until the November Meeting.  Please note that the election will be at the January 2026 Meeting and nominations may be made up until that date.

Herb Anderson was nominated for the position of President by Haavi Morriem and George McQueen and stated he would accept only if the current President, Greg LieVan was not interested in continuing in office.  He said he would also consider the office of Vice-President if Greg wished to run for President in 2026.

 

Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled):

Olde Bike Club Polar Bear Ride

January 1, 2026

Location is usually at the Shell Station on the Northwest Corner of Germantown Parkway and Highway 64 (Stage Rd.).

Departure is usually about 1000, with assembly beginning at 0930.

Watch your email for details.

 

Northeast Florida BMW Rally

January 16-18, 2026

11057 Camp Weed Place

Live Oak, FL. 32060

 

 

Anything else you may want to add to the schedule.

 

VP Corner:

1. Vice-President Chaired the meeting.

 

For the Good of the Club:

1. Check RAMS Website for other Clubs’ Rally Schedules. Please follow up on each events’ websites as some may be rescheduled or canceled.
2. 2026 Dues are $25.00 and are due on January 1, 2026.  They may be paid either by Cash or Check to the Secretary/Treasurer or via PayPal or Credit Card om the RAMS Website.
3. Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025 and 2026::

 

December – Haavi Morriem (Christmas Party so it is an evening meeting)

January -

February -

March -

April - Spencer & Rose-Anne Bennett at the Doo-Dah Sidecar Rally

May - Bryan Leonard at the Wilderness Rally

June -

July - Herb & Reno Anderson

August -

September - Steve & Donna Clark

October -

November -

December -

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 November Meeting will be Saturday,December 13, 2025 at:

The home of Haavi Morriem:

8343 Stavanger Cv.

Memphis, TN 38018

Tel: 901-275-4155

Dinner/Party at 6 pm with Meeting to follow.  There will likely not be a ride so you do not have to watch your email.

Your Host: Haavi Morriem

Please note that this is the RAMS Christmas Party.  Entre will be provided and side dishes are welcomed and encouraged.  There will be the customary RAMS White Elephant/Sneaky Santa Gift exchange, so be thinking of what you need to bring.  Gift value is usually limited to $25.00 or so.

 

 

 

Treasurers Report:

1. Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $3969.13
2. Petty Cash = $50.00
3. Expenses for this month:

Fall Campout = $162.45

Donuts = $26.00

T Shirt sales shipping =$22.81 (Reimbursed as part of sales)

Dreamhost = $6.00

Checks for account = $27.60

 

Move to adjourn. Paul Rhodes

Vote: Unanimous