Arlington ABATE chapter meeting minutes
15 Nov, 2020
Meeting held at VFW Post 6111.
Meeting opened at 1210 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Nick Tadonnio, Doni Evans, Laurie Streeb, Dale Knaub Nay Nay Cummings, Michelle Tadonnio and Byrrd Gutierrez.
Previous meeting minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer report accepted as read.
Membership officer needs updated addresses. 77 members, no expired.
Products: No sales due to Covid restrictions. Planning for a booth and products at Red Roberts swap meet 03 Dec.
Legislative issues: Legislative Day is 25 Jan. Rooms are available at the Austin Hyatt.Next state meeting is 05 Jan, will have more info after that.
Chapter representative: Discussion on what issues he should take to the next state meeting. Nominated state officers elected by voice vote as they were running unopposed.
The State Party was very successful.
Security: We’re good, but we need more rides.
Old business: Biker’s Ball is in the black financially. Covid restrictions are still an unknown. 2020 Ball tickets will be accepted for the 2021 Ball. About 25 tickets are still available.Outdoor events have fewer Covidrestrictions. Tentative date of 17 Apr, with 24 Apr as a rain date. “Biker’s Ball Under the Stars”. May need to re-visit having a band due to Covidrestrictions.
Chapter Christmas party is probably a no-go. Feed the vets after 20 Dec meeting discussed. A pot luck lunch considered. The date would conflict with an already scheduled memorial ride. Pup will talk with 2 WhellWorld and Bombers about possibly combining the events.
Teddy Bear Run is after the meeting. Discussion about a possible contest for next year. Who can adopt the most bears? Start in Jan. Sponsor a bear award or plaque is possible. Motion to get started on the contest passed by voice vote.
Chapter officers are all running unopposed. Accepted by voice vote.
New business: 2021 calendar. Blue Bonnet Run 1st week of Apr.Discussionincluded have the ride on Sat or Sun? Possible after-ride events? Depends on Covid. Tentative date are 10 or 11 Apr.
Fun Run in May? Depends on Covid.
Motion to reimburse hotel costs for members attending Legislative Day passed by voice vote
Open floor: VFW is putting on a small feed at 4:00 today for anyone who is interested.
Discussion regarding hosting a state meeting next year. 1st Sat of the month. Pick a month other than April.Doni will have some information on what months other chapters may have picked after the state meeting.
Meeting closed @ 1255.
Minutes by Byrrd.
15 Nov, 2020
Meeting held at VFW Post 6111.
Meeting opened at 1210 with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
Officers present: Rick Boland, Nick Tadonnio, Doni Evans, Laurie Streeb, Dale Knaub Nay Nay Cummings, Michelle Tadonnio and Byrrd Gutierrez.
Previous meeting minutes accepted as posted.
Treasurer report accepted as read.
Membership officer needs updated addresses. 77 members, no expired.
Products: No sales due to Covid restrictions. Planning for a booth and products at Red Roberts swap meet 03 Dec.
Legislative issues: Legislative Day is 25 Jan. Rooms are available at the Austin Hyatt.Next state meeting is 05 Jan, will have more info after that.
Chapter representative: Discussion on what issues he should take to the next state meeting. Nominated state officers elected by voice vote as they were running unopposed.
The State Party was very successful.
Security: We’re good, but we need more rides.
Old business: Biker’s Ball is in the black financially. Covid restrictions are still an unknown. 2020 Ball tickets will be accepted for the 2021 Ball. About 25 tickets are still available.Outdoor events have fewer Covidrestrictions. Tentative date of 17 Apr, with 24 Apr as a rain date. “Biker’s Ball Under the Stars”. May need to re-visit having a band due to Covidrestrictions.
Chapter Christmas party is probably a no-go. Feed the vets after 20 Dec meeting discussed. A pot luck lunch considered. The date would conflict with an already scheduled memorial ride. Pup will talk with 2 WhellWorld and Bombers about possibly combining the events.
Teddy Bear Run is after the meeting. Discussion about a possible contest for next year. Who can adopt the most bears? Start in Jan. Sponsor a bear award or plaque is possible. Motion to get started on the contest passed by voice vote.
Chapter officers are all running unopposed. Accepted by voice vote.
New business: 2021 calendar. Blue Bonnet Run 1st week of Apr.Discussionincluded have the ride on Sat or Sun? Possible after-ride events? Depends on Covid. Tentative date are 10 or 11 Apr.
Fun Run in May? Depends on Covid.
Motion to reimburse hotel costs for members attending Legislative Day passed by voice vote
Open floor: VFW is putting on a small feed at 4:00 today for anyone who is interested.
Discussion regarding hosting a state meeting next year. 1st Sat of the month. Pick a month other than April.Doni will have some information on what months other chapters may have picked after the state meeting.
Meeting closed @ 1255.
Minutes by Byrrd.
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