Arlington ABATE chapter meeting minutes
15 Aug, 2021
Meeting held at VFW Post 6111.
Meeting opened at 1215 with the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Doni Evans, Nay Nay Cummings and Byrrd Gutierrez.
Previous minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer’s report not available as treasurer out of town.
No Products report.
Membership: 2 new members brings us to 93.
No security report.
Legislative: No activity by Texas Legislature due to a lack of quorum.
MRF reports that the federal infrastructure bill is stalled. Motorcycle Advisory Council legislation, check point legislation and autonomous vehicle legislation are in conference committee.
Old business: No Adopt-A-Bear update available. General discussion regarding getting more media coverage for this event.
Mid South Mile: Everything is good to go. See midsouthmile.org for schedule/details. Texoma chapter and state have purchased tables for the banquet. Discussion concerning whether Arlington chapter should purchase a table. Motion to spend $350 for a table passed by voice vote.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness signs are available for $15 each.
Chapter Rep: State Rally scheduled for 10-12 Sep in Sherman. For the Love of Bikes, Bikers and Brotherhood run sponsorship costs discussed.
Chapter nominations: All offices open. Nominees to date are Rick Boland (Chapter Coordinator), Shelly Crawford (Asst. Coord.), Doni Evans (Chapter Rep.), Nay Nay Cummings (Membership), Byrrd Gutierrez (Secretary) and Troy (Security). Nominations close at the November meeting.
New business: We need candidates for many of the state level offices. Discussion regarding same.
Open Floor: Last month’s dinner run was a success. Chapter Fun Run will be 18 Sep, flyers are available. We need a new webmaster.
Meeting closed @ 1245.
Minutes by Byrrd.
15 Aug, 2021
Meeting held at VFW Post 6111.
Meeting opened at 1215 with the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Doni Evans, Nay Nay Cummings and Byrrd Gutierrez.
Previous minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer’s report not available as treasurer out of town.
No Products report.
Membership: 2 new members brings us to 93.
No security report.
Legislative: No activity by Texas Legislature due to a lack of quorum.
MRF reports that the federal infrastructure bill is stalled. Motorcycle Advisory Council legislation, check point legislation and autonomous vehicle legislation are in conference committee.
Old business: No Adopt-A-Bear update available. General discussion regarding getting more media coverage for this event.
Mid South Mile: Everything is good to go. See midsouthmile.org for schedule/details. Texoma chapter and state have purchased tables for the banquet. Discussion concerning whether Arlington chapter should purchase a table. Motion to spend $350 for a table passed by voice vote.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness signs are available for $15 each.
Chapter Rep: State Rally scheduled for 10-12 Sep in Sherman. For the Love of Bikes, Bikers and Brotherhood run sponsorship costs discussed.
Chapter nominations: All offices open. Nominees to date are Rick Boland (Chapter Coordinator), Shelly Crawford (Asst. Coord.), Doni Evans (Chapter Rep.), Nay Nay Cummings (Membership), Byrrd Gutierrez (Secretary) and Troy (Security). Nominations close at the November meeting.
New business: We need candidates for many of the state level offices. Discussion regarding same.
Open Floor: Last month’s dinner run was a success. Chapter Fun Run will be 18 Sep, flyers are available. We need a new webmaster.
Meeting closed @ 1245.
Minutes by Byrrd.
