October 2025 Minutes

Quote from Spencer Bennett on October 6, 2025, 1:59 pmBMW RAMS October Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2025
25 RAMS, and 9 bikes were present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 17:30 by President Greg LieVan at Campsite 42, Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan, TN. Note that meeting was held earlier than normal due to conflict with Falling Leaf Rally on our usual Meeting Date.
- We have no new members this month.
- We have 47 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
- We had no guests this month:
- Thanks to meeting hostsNorth Central TN Members.
Old Business:
- The Robert Rehkopf Memorial Ride to Eat at Boyette's will be held on October 18, 2025. There will be a group ride up from the Memphis area that will be led by George McQueen. He will be leaving from the Fuel Station at Summer Ave. & Whitten Rd. in Bartlett around 0800. There will be an email from George with specific times. There may be a ride group from the Paris area if enough are interested. Plan is to arrive between 1030 and 1100 as the Dining Room opens at 1100. Go in to eat at 1100 or so. Memphis HOG will be having a ride up from Bumpus HD to join us. Watch for updates via email.
- If you would like a RAMS patch, sticker, or business cards please see Spencer.
- If you need to update your Directory picture please see Rosey or Spencer Bennett.
New Business:
- 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.
Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled):
Falling Leaf Rally
October 10-12, 2025
Garrison’s River Resort
Steelville, MO.
RTE at Boyette’s Dining Room
October 18, 2025
10 Boyette Rd
Tiptonville, TN 38079
Plan is to arrive at 1030 – 1100 and eat at 1100 as that’s when the Dining Room opens. Group ride up from Memphis, and possibly Paris area. The Memphis HOG is having a ride from Bumpus HD. Watch for updates via email.
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:
- Sean Gardener, longtime RAMS Member, texted a "Hello" to the group.
- There will be a "Friends and Family Day" at the Puryear Christian Life Church in Puryear, TN on Sunday after the Campout and all are welcome to come and visit. Lunch will follow the Service.
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.
- 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.
- Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025:
November – Paul Rhodes at Drifter's Diner in Lavinia, TN.
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 November Meeting will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at:
Drifter's Diner
76 Arsenal Ln
Lavinia, TN 38348
Lunch at 1200 with Meeting to follow. There will likely be a ride up from Memphis so watch your email for details.
Your Host: Paul Rhodes
6. Some pictures from the October/September Meeting are below.
Treasurers Report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4037.35
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses for this month:
Dreamhost = $161.88
RA Charter Renewal = $15.00
Donuts = $52.00 (2 month's worth)
Move to adjourn. Steve Clark
Vote: Unanimous
BMW RAMS October Meeting Minutes
September 27, 2025
25 RAMS, and 9 bikes were present.
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 17:30 by President Greg LieVan at Campsite 42, Paris Landing State Park, Buchanan, TN. Note that meeting was held earlier than normal due to conflict with Falling Leaf Rally on our usual Meeting Date.
- We have no new members this month.
- We have 47 returning members for 2025. (2025 Dues Paid)
- We had no guests this month:
- Thanks to meeting hostsNorth Central TN Members.
Old Business:
- The Robert Rehkopf Memorial Ride to Eat at Boyette's will be held on October 18, 2025. There will be a group ride up from the Memphis area that will be led by George McQueen. He will be leaving from the Fuel Station at Summer Ave. & Whitten Rd. in Bartlett around 0800. There will be an email from George with specific times. There may be a ride group from the Paris area if enough are interested. Plan is to arrive between 1030 and 1100 as the Dining Room opens at 1100. Go in to eat at 1100 or so. Memphis HOG will be having a ride up from Bumpus HD to join us. Watch for updates via email.
- If you would like a RAMS patch, sticker, or business cards please see Spencer.
- If you need to update your Directory picture please see Rosey or Spencer Bennett.
New Business:
- 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.
Potential RAMS Activities: (Currently scheduled):
Falling Leaf Rally
October 10-12, 2025
Garrison’s River Resort
Steelville, MO.
RTE at Boyette’s Dining Room
October 18, 2025
10 Boyette Rd
Tiptonville, TN 38079
Plan is to arrive at 1030 – 1100 and eat at 1100 as that’s when the Dining Room opens. Group ride up from Memphis, and possibly Paris area. The Memphis HOG is having a ride from Bumpus HD. Watch for updates via email.
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:
- Sean Gardener, longtime RAMS Member, texted a "Hello" to the group.
- There will be a "Friends and Family Day" at the Puryear Christian Life Church in Puryear, TN on Sunday after the Campout and all are welcome to come and visit. Lunch will follow the Service.
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.
- 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.
- Meeting Hosts and Locations for 2025:
November – Paul Rhodes at Drifter's Diner in Lavinia, TN.
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 November Meeting will be Saturday, November 8, 2025 at:
Drifter's Diner
76 Arsenal Ln
Lavinia, TN 38348
Lunch at 1200 with Meeting to follow. There will likely be a ride up from Memphis so watch your email for details.
Your Host: Paul Rhodes
6. Some pictures from the October/September Meeting are below.
Treasurers Report:
- Balance in Bank plus petty cash = $4037.35
- Petty Cash = $50.00
- Expenses for this month:
Dreamhost = $161.88
RA Charter Renewal = $15.00
Donuts = $52.00 (2 month's worth)
Move to adjourn. Steve Clark
Vote: Unanimous
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