Eastern District Committee Meeting – July 12, 2008

 Charlie Boone, Eastern District Coordinator, called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Gail Rumler, District Secretary/Treasurer read the minutes of the last district meeting, and presented the latest treasurer’s report. Both were accepted as read.

Chapters represented were: Tar River Basin, Granville, Columbus, Raleigh, Brunswick and Carteret-Craven.

Charlie discussed the email he sent to all the chapters reporting that Gail Rumler, District Secretary will be resigning her position after the July meeting, and will also be resigning her  position as District Treasurer at the end of the year. Charlie noted that to facilitate an easier transition, the treasurer’s position should be filled by the October state meeting weekend so that the new treasurer will have everything necessary to facilitate planning the 2009 District Swap Meet. The floor was open for nominations. Several people were nominated, but they all declined the nomination.

Charlie discussed the need for an Eastern District Legislative Coordinator. The job requires that the District LC be a two-way liaison between the State Legislative Director and the district chapters to disseminate information and keep chapters current on all legislative issues and agendas. No member volunteered to accept the position. Chapter officers are to discuss this at chapter meetings.

Charlie discussed the impending resignation of State President Randy Norris, and the process that chapters will need to follow as a formal election must be held to elect a new state president. He reported that he and Fred Beaver were nominated, and nominations will be open for a period of time. All the details and election process will be specified the following day during the Executive Council Meeting. Charlie reported that if he is elected State President, the Eastern District will need to elect a new Coordinator.

Eastern District Swap Meet

Charlie reported that no plans have been started for the 2009 Swap Meet since it is only July. He reported that the process of obtaining insurance and getting the necessary permits to sell beer should be started around the first of December. He learned many valuable lessons in planning the 2008 Swap Meet to expedite the process.

He asked that members come up with some ideas for entertainment and present them at the next meeting, such as the Mr. CBA contest Tar River Basin chapter hosted at the 2008 Swap Meet.

Charlie reported that the annual $500.00 payment is due for the District Swap Meet sign displayed at the Wilson County Fairground. There were no objections to keeping the sign, so Gail Rumler will mail a check to the Fairgrounds management.

Currently, the Eastern District signs/sandwich boards are stored in the CBA trailer which is parked at Gail Rumler’s house. The trailer will be moved to another site in the coming months, and suggestions were offered as to where we can store the ED property.

Cape Fear Valley Chapter  & Freedom Bike Fest

Randy Norris reported on the event held over the Fourth of July weekend. His opinion is we should have a booth at the event next year. He reported that Cape Fear valley chapter had a very nice banner made and that their supplier offers very good pricing and is available to make banners for other CBA chapters and functions.

Some members discussed the ED booth we worked the last two years during the Raleigh Bike Fest, and discussed what has and has not worked for us during those two events.

Chapters reported on upcoming chapter events and runs. Charlie reminded everyone of the CBA state party that will be held over Labor Day weekend. The event site is a short distance from Sanford, with camping sites available, and a nice hotel nearby.

The meeting was adjourned at 1:31 pm.

Central District Meeting Minutes

July 12^th, 2008

Attended: Alamance: Raz, David Blum, Ginger Zipf, Cabarrus/Rowan: Dwayne Jenkins, Terry Jenkins, Chatham: Vinny Neumann, Charlotte: Derrick Hall, Triad: Darlene Kimsey, Carol Bullard, Gary Cooper, Austin Nichols, Gwendolyn Nichols, Vicki Cole, Charli Chandler, Robert Causey & South Piedmont: Roger Boger

       I.      Welcome and Introductions

    II.      Reports

1.      Secretary: Motion was made by Charli Chandler and 2^nd by Derrick Hall to accept the minutes as is, passed

2.      Treasurer: Total balance as of this meeting is: $1792.83Motion made by Derrick Hall and 2^nd by Vicki Cole, passed

 III.      Old Business

1.      NCOM: Did anyone go & does anyone have any rcpts: No one attended

2.      Spoker Run: Thanked Charlotte for hosting. Had a good turn out. $370.00 made, $81.00 will come off for plaques, and 20% for the state. Totaled made is around $231.00.

3.      Lobby Day: May 28^th: Doc sent in all the rcpts., NC bike pac is going to step up and take care of the rest of the bill. Had a real good turn out. We had 7 chapters out of the Central District districts that came and represented the CBA.

  IV.      New Business

1.      MSAP Instructor Workshop: South Piedmont: August 16^th & 17^th, Surry County: September 6^th & 7^th: Tentative date for them until Shaggy get’s confirmation. Shaggy will get the times out for the South Piedmont on the times after he speaks with Teresa.

2.      Cat Mohan Flowers: $65.00 was paid by Shaggy for flowers for Cat Mohan and family: Motion was passed to reimburse Shaggy by Vinny Neuman and 2nd Austin Nichols, passed

3.      Need a new CD Treasurer: Carol Bullard with drew resignation

4.      State President Elections: Shaggy read the dates for nominations for this position, and the ballots dates. So far Charlie Boone & Beaver: Receive State President Officer Ballots August 1, 2008: You have from August 2 thru September 6 to vote. 

Return your chapter ballots to your District Coordinator by September 12, 2008. Central District:   Robert "Shaggy" Causey: ATTENTION - At Large Members:  Please contact the State Secretary, Cat Mohan, to have a ballot mailed to you: State President Election Results Announced: September 15, 2008: State Secretary to Announce.

5.      Possible new chapter. Shaggy will have more information soon.

Upcoming Events:

July 19^th: Triad Chapter: Ride for a member that went down

July 19^th: Gaston County: 2^nd Annual Fund Run: Begin at Hot Rod Cycles, Inc: 1301 West Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052: Registration 10:30am-1:00pm: Ends at Spencer Mtn, Country Club

July 19^th: Cabarrus/Rowan: Farmers Day: China Grove: They will have a membership booth set-up at this event

Alamance Bike show on the 20th has been postponed

 July 25^th, 26^th & 27^th: Randolph County: Rider’s Roost

August 2^nd: Triad Chapter: Ride to Vote: Meeting at American Legion Post 206, Durand Avenue (off business 85) High Point: Registration starts at 10:00 am kickstands up at 12:00 pm: For more information contact Darlene Kimsey at 336-880-0277

August 11: Chatham County CBA is having a Burrito Bash at the General Store Cafe in downtown Pittsboro, NC from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  $12 gets you fun, music, and a dinner bean burrito with chips and salsa.  Benefits the Chatham County CBA's motorcycle awareness program.  Contact: Vin at NCRider@att.net  (919) 522-4922 Flyer at: www.NCRider.com   Address: 39 West Street, Pittsboro, NC

August 23^rd: South Piedmont: 3^rd Annual Tony Mull Memorial Ride:  Bike & Car show. This one is for a 9 month old little girl.

August 29 – 31: STATE PARTY: Ole Gillian Mill Park, 4820 Carbonton Road Hwy 24 West, Sanford, NC  27330.  Gates open at noon - $10 per person.  Music, Bike Games, People Games, Vendors, Raffles, 50/50.  BYOB - coolers are encouraged!  Primitive camping, limited hookups available for RVs.  Non campers - check in to The Palomino Motel (919) 774-6600.  For additional information call Steve Knox (910) 367-0718.

Adjourn: at 1:50pm:  Motion made by Charli Chandler and 2^nd Gary Cooper