Arlington ABATE
Chapter meeting minutes
17 Nov, 2019
Meeting opened at VFW Post 6111 at 1205 with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Nick Taddonio, Laurie Streeb, Doni Evans, Michelle Taddonio, Dale Knabe, Byrrd Gutierrez.
Rick spoke about an MRF e-mail that outlined why millennials aren’t joining. Programs from the Mid-South Mile are available. Mid-South Mile will be held in Texas next year.
Previous meeting minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer’s report accepted as read.
Membership: New members welcomed. Report on changes at the State membership office. Discussion regarding whether we should charge for state membership patches for new members, as the state charges us for them. Doni will take this back to the state.
Legislative: The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) is due to expire 12/2020. MRF D.C. team will try to focus on education/awareness funding.
There are currently 118 co-sponsors from 40 states for the anti-profiling legislation. Washington Post has reported that autonomous vehicles are having problems recognizing pedestrians, bikes and motorcycles.
There seems to be confusion/disagreement about whether a Federal definition of “motorcycle” would supercede a state definition. ABATE will be following this.
Legislation supporting lane-splitting and “Dead on red” is being supported by the state organization.
Will try to get these bills written and sponsored before the next Legislative session.
Discussion regarding legislation in Wisconsin concerning “autobikes”.
Discussion regarding the possibility of a special chapter session for letter writing/e-mail. Possible, needs further investigation.
Security: Directions to the Fire Station #9 for the Teddy Bear Run.
Products: We still have T-shirts, cozies and patches available. Still looking into hats, windshield sun guards and long sleeved shirts.
Chapter Rep: Reported back that the state is looking into 5” patches, Sherman chapter looking for providers.
The January State meeting is still TBD.
State officers: Bruce “Dad” Guffee – coordinator.
Asst. Coordinator and secretary to be appointed.
Skee – Legislative.
Old business: Teddy Bear Run after the meeting. $10.00 donation requested to help buy bears for next year.
Raffle tickets are still available, get ticket money to Shelly.
The Mid-South Mile was well attended. Texas ABATE will host the Hospitality Suite next year. Next MSM meeting is to be held at the Raddison Hotel in Ft. Worth on 24 Feb, 2020.
The new models of Indian motorcycles were on display at the MSM.
MSM reported more than 140 people attended the various seminars with more than 265 at the banquet.
The state donated baskets are not raising enough money so MSM is considering down-sizing the baskets or possibly quilts.
Chapter Christmas Party 07 Dec. The white elephant gift exchange is $15 max. Still need side dishes. Dress code is “yes”.
New business: “Cowboys are losing”.
The Biker’s Ball is scheduled for 28 Mar, 2020. Tickets will go on sale in January. We are looking at 3 possible bands. Silent auction items are needed, especially unique ones. We will also need door prizes. Cost will be $30.00 per couple. Comp tickets will be limited. Smaller tables. Raffle, games and stupid biker tricks. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Nay Nay has a Biker Bear statue for Bear Pup.
Open floor: Nick will be playing Santa Claus at the Home Depot on South Cooper street the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to come down and abuse him.
Meeting closed at 1245.
Addendum to minutes: Chapter officer voting was accidently overlooked. A brief chapter meeting was called to order before the Chapter Christmas party for the sole purpose of electing chapter officers. All positions had only one candidate and those candidates were approved by acclamation. The meeting was then closed.
Coordinator – Rick Boland, Asst. Coordinator – Nick Taddonio, Chapter Rep – Doni Evans, Treasurer – Laurie Streeb, Secretary – Byrrd Gutierrez, Nay Nay Cummings – membership, Dale Knabe – security.
Minutes by Byrrd Gutierrez
Chapter meeting minutes
17 Nov, 2019
Meeting opened at VFW Post 6111 at 1205 with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Nick Taddonio, Laurie Streeb, Doni Evans, Michelle Taddonio, Dale Knabe, Byrrd Gutierrez.
Rick spoke about an MRF e-mail that outlined why millennials aren’t joining. Programs from the Mid-South Mile are available. Mid-South Mile will be held in Texas next year.
Previous meeting minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer’s report accepted as read.
Membership: New members welcomed. Report on changes at the State membership office. Discussion regarding whether we should charge for state membership patches for new members, as the state charges us for them. Doni will take this back to the state.
Legislative: The FAST Act (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) is due to expire 12/2020. MRF D.C. team will try to focus on education/awareness funding.
There are currently 118 co-sponsors from 40 states for the anti-profiling legislation. Washington Post has reported that autonomous vehicles are having problems recognizing pedestrians, bikes and motorcycles.
There seems to be confusion/disagreement about whether a Federal definition of “motorcycle” would supercede a state definition. ABATE will be following this.
Legislation supporting lane-splitting and “Dead on red” is being supported by the state organization.
Will try to get these bills written and sponsored before the next Legislative session.
Discussion regarding legislation in Wisconsin concerning “autobikes”.
Discussion regarding the possibility of a special chapter session for letter writing/e-mail. Possible, needs further investigation.
Security: Directions to the Fire Station #9 for the Teddy Bear Run.
Products: We still have T-shirts, cozies and patches available. Still looking into hats, windshield sun guards and long sleeved shirts.
Chapter Rep: Reported back that the state is looking into 5” patches, Sherman chapter looking for providers.
The January State meeting is still TBD.
State officers: Bruce “Dad” Guffee – coordinator.
Asst. Coordinator and secretary to be appointed.
Skee – Legislative.
Old business: Teddy Bear Run after the meeting. $10.00 donation requested to help buy bears for next year.
Raffle tickets are still available, get ticket money to Shelly.
The Mid-South Mile was well attended. Texas ABATE will host the Hospitality Suite next year. Next MSM meeting is to be held at the Raddison Hotel in Ft. Worth on 24 Feb, 2020.
The new models of Indian motorcycles were on display at the MSM.
MSM reported more than 140 people attended the various seminars with more than 265 at the banquet.
The state donated baskets are not raising enough money so MSM is considering down-sizing the baskets or possibly quilts.
Chapter Christmas Party 07 Dec. The white elephant gift exchange is $15 max. Still need side dishes. Dress code is “yes”.
New business: “Cowboys are losing”.
The Biker’s Ball is scheduled for 28 Mar, 2020. Tickets will go on sale in January. We are looking at 3 possible bands. Silent auction items are needed, especially unique ones. We will also need door prizes. Cost will be $30.00 per couple. Comp tickets will be limited. Smaller tables. Raffle, games and stupid biker tricks. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Nay Nay has a Biker Bear statue for Bear Pup.
Open floor: Nick will be playing Santa Claus at the Home Depot on South Cooper street the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Everyone is invited to come down and abuse him.
Meeting closed at 1245.
Addendum to minutes: Chapter officer voting was accidently overlooked. A brief chapter meeting was called to order before the Chapter Christmas party for the sole purpose of electing chapter officers. All positions had only one candidate and those candidates were approved by acclamation. The meeting was then closed.
Coordinator – Rick Boland, Asst. Coordinator – Nick Taddonio, Chapter Rep – Doni Evans, Treasurer – Laurie Streeb, Secretary – Byrrd Gutierrez, Nay Nay Cummings – membership, Dale Knabe – security.
Minutes by Byrrd Gutierrez
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