Meetings
This is a summary of the minutes from the October 8, 2006 chapter meeting:
Meeting called to order by Deputy Coordinator Damon Phillips at 10:13 a.m.
The minutes from the September meeting were revised to include contacts for the NCOM event as: Charlene, Barbara or Patty. Minutes were approved as revised.
Old Business
Animal Shelter Run
Funds collected during the Animal Shelter Run were $725 in hands, $294 in raffles, and $24 in cash donations and $125 in check donations. We spent $35 on the tab and tip for the Easy Street Blues Band. After discussion and a vote, the total donation to the Shelter will be $760.42 with $407.60 remaining in the 1st Mountain ABATE treasury. Charlene advised us that 7 people failed to sign the waiver for the run, and reminded us that everyone attending, including non-riders, must sign the waivers for insurance purposes. Charlene thanked Cat, Elizabeth, Warren, Tim and Top for all their help.
Sandia Classic
Barbara, Charlene and Scott, and Damon attended. Barbara approached the planners about changing the date to coincide with Motorcycle Awareness Month in May. They were not receptive and advised Barbara to talk to David Sandoval. We then discussed ABATE and NMMRO co-sponsoring some type of run or event. This will be discussed further at a future meeting.
New Business
COC
Moved fast. Discussed N-Com; terms for offers was changed to every two years, no new officers at this time. Richard Lester was in attendance. Extreme Makeover Home Edition has contacted Patty; they want to do a home for a needy biker in New Mexico. Patty asked that we all be thinking about possible nominees. Click here to download the flyer and press release. Brummel is the new liaison for the COC.
NMMRO
Barbara brought copies of the recent questionnaire to legislators. She also brought copies of the NMMRO fall newsletters. NMMRO will have a meeting on October 21 at 10am at Wrap It Up (10th and Coal) to discuss the questionnaire. Feel free to join if possible. Barbara told us about a new committee named to help make roads safer for motorcycles. The committee includes several motorcycle friendly members. Contact Barbara if you want copies of any further information or copies of reports.
Bike Day at the Capitol
Monday, February 19, 2007 - Presidents Day. Please try to make arrangements to be there to support our hard working NMMRO representatives. A good biker-community showing is essential in order to let the representatives know who we are and that we are serious about making changes in the laws.
Retreads
Big D let us know that a battle to remove retreads from the roadways is under way. KC mentioned that he was told by a person who owns a retread shop that due to federal regulations, that within 2 years, all such shops will be out of business.
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 28 at the Baca's. A planning committee was formed which includes, Leigh, Barbara, Damon, Patty, Mita, Rail, and Joyce. The first meeting (notice time change from original time scheduled) will be on Sunday, October 22 at 6:00pm at the Baca's. Anyone who can join in is welcome. Decorating will be on Friday, October 27 beginning at 6pm. We will have a cake walk, costume contest, games for the kids and a pot luck the night of the party. Mita volunteered to make plaques for winners. There will be a box for household donations for the Sanctuary Zone - no food please.
Announcements
Sharp needs items for the State Newsletter by December meeting.
Rail will put our events on motorcycle events website.
We discussed planning a party for the chapter; tabled until Nov. mtg.
State Board meeting 14 Oct. Tularosa at Tulie Cantina on Granada Strt.
Jake broke his collarbone at the race in Amarillo but is okay.
Drivers ed - Larry will begin motorcycle awareness at Moriarty ed on Monday.
October is Mad Jack's birthday month - don't forget him.
Smiley invited everyone to his birthday party today (Oct. 8).
Mita is selling raffle tickets; proceeds will go toward welcome home party for the 111th. They will be leaving Kuwait on or about Nov. 14. GEORGE IS COMING HOME!!! Happy hour to be given by the Caseys in his honor.
The meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
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