Chapter Minutes May 20, 2018
VFW Post 1200 W. Harris Rd. Arlington, TX 76001
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Meeting Open: 12:05 PM with 13 members present including the Chapter Treasurer,
Secretary, Membership, and Chapter Representative.
Pledge: Led by Andy Stoody
Prayer: By Pistol Bob Eaton
Secretary Report:
• Motion to accept the minutes of the April 15, 2018 meeting as posted on our website.
Motion passed
Treasurer’s Report:
• Holding several membership checks for the state; waiting on a second signature.
• Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report passed.
Membership Report:
• Following the meeting with the state membership officer things don’t seem to be much
better.
Products:
• Approved a motion to sell the 2 clocks and wine basket for $40.
Legislative Report:
• There is movement about having another legislative seminar.
• The City of Arlington presented the Motorcycle Safety Proclamation on May the 8th.
Motorcycle Rights Foundation (MRF):
• Discussion on the release of the MRF statement on the “Road to Zero” effort.
Chapter Representative:
• Arlington members are against the state charging $450 for an ad in the state newsletter.
We prefer no advertising at all.
• The state wants chapters to do something to help raise money for the state.
• June 1 - 3 is the “Not Rot” rally at Scruffy’s. Help is needed before, during and after
the event.
• June 30 is the next state meeting in Arlington at VFW 6111.
Website: No report.
Old Business:
• Menu for the Chapter Getaway was discussed.
• “Bike Night” is still being organized.
• The benefit for the VFW Post 6111 still being organized.
• Due to inclement weather “Blessing of the Bikes” will be held again after the June 17
meeting.
• The new yard signs are going to be $1 less to produce.
New Business:
• Voted to change the name of “Harley’s Hugging Homeless” to “Bikers Giving Back”.
Next run is Saturday, July 14. Biggest needs are paper towels and bottled water.
Open Floor:
• Nothing brought up
Motion to Adjourn: Meeting closed at 1:00 PM
VFW Post 1200 W. Harris Rd. Arlington, TX 76001
________________________________________________________________
Meeting Open: 12:05 PM with 13 members present including the Chapter Treasurer,
Secretary, Membership, and Chapter Representative.
Pledge: Led by Andy Stoody
Prayer: By Pistol Bob Eaton
Secretary Report:
• Motion to accept the minutes of the April 15, 2018 meeting as posted on our website.
Motion passed
Treasurer’s Report:
• Holding several membership checks for the state; waiting on a second signature.
• Motion to accept the Treasurer’s report passed.
Membership Report:
• Following the meeting with the state membership officer things don’t seem to be much
better.
Products:
• Approved a motion to sell the 2 clocks and wine basket for $40.
Legislative Report:
• There is movement about having another legislative seminar.
• The City of Arlington presented the Motorcycle Safety Proclamation on May the 8th.
Motorcycle Rights Foundation (MRF):
• Discussion on the release of the MRF statement on the “Road to Zero” effort.
Chapter Representative:
• Arlington members are against the state charging $450 for an ad in the state newsletter.
We prefer no advertising at all.
• The state wants chapters to do something to help raise money for the state.
• June 1 - 3 is the “Not Rot” rally at Scruffy’s. Help is needed before, during and after
the event.
• June 30 is the next state meeting in Arlington at VFW 6111.
Website: No report.
Old Business:
• Menu for the Chapter Getaway was discussed.
• “Bike Night” is still being organized.
• The benefit for the VFW Post 6111 still being organized.
• Due to inclement weather “Blessing of the Bikes” will be held again after the June 17
meeting.
• The new yard signs are going to be $1 less to produce.
New Business:
• Voted to change the name of “Harley’s Hugging Homeless” to “Bikers Giving Back”.
Next run is Saturday, July 14. Biggest needs are paper towels and bottled water.
Open Floor:
• Nothing brought up
Motion to Adjourn: Meeting closed at 1:00 PM
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