August
5th Genesee meeting came to a order at
1902, with the Pledge Of Allegiance, then followed
by a prayer by TC, then a moment of silence for
a good member Larry Scott. There was 32 people
at the meeting in Genesee with new guest Samuel
Eckhardt, and Wild Bill from Region 19, Thanks for
Giving A Shit. There were 20 people at Shiawassee
meeting on August 11th that came to order at 1400
with the Pledge of Allegiance then followed by a
prayer. There was no new guest at the meeting.
Secretary report was short and sweet with the
Holiday last month. The Tara Sturgis Memorial
Run turned at great, thanks for all who showed up.
The report was accepted. Treasury report, Biking
for Burns post meeting is on the 8th after the
Shiawassee meeting. The report was accepted and
seconded.
Awareness report, as of July we are plus 15 better
than this time last year, way to go Awareness keep
up the good work. The report was accepted. Legislative
report, keep an eye out for the long lights and
report them, as no one wants to sit at a light for a
long time. You can check out the website for the
Secretary Of State for rider safety tips.
We need someone to do the reports from October
until April as she is going to the sunny state to relax
and have fun down there. So someone please step
up and help her out. The report was accepted and
seconded.
Chief Road Captain report: We talked about the
raffle tickets, great job everyone who was selling
them, good luck to who wins that new bike.
Rave Run is on September 21st, the rides leaves
Hickory bar at 12 sharp and it ends back there. It is
a rain or shine ride, so hope everyone comes out for
it. We still need auction items for it so get with Zip
to help out. The report was accepted.
Product report: nothing really new. We have a new
Product person, the report was accepted. Cares
and Concerns: Larry Scott a great member of our
Region has passed away. Prayers and thoughts go
out to his family and friends. R.I.P Brother you will
be miss by all of us, ‘til we meet
again. Kritter’s dad had heart
surgery thoughts and prayers go
out to him for a speedy recovery.
TC’s boss passed away, prayers
go out to him and his family. On
a better note Jo mama’s daughter
had a birthday along with Kathy
and Deb who is older than Randy
lol - Happy Birthday to all.
TJ Towns is stepping down from
his position of Sergeant of arms.
So if someone is willing to take
over feel free to step up to the
plate and help out. Thanks TJ for
your time.
Media and Events report: Year to
end party was cancelled this year;
it was set for Aug 24th.
Rave Run is Sept 21st, on Sept
7th is the Warrior Poker Run,
October 20th is Swamp meet in
Birch Run.
We are still thinking of a theme
Seminar; bring all ideas to the
meetings.
We are going to get a fun ride going
for Larry Scott, time and date
not known at this time.
The report was accepted. RC
report talked about the stepping
down of TJ Sergeant of
arms. Tom and Julie the product
people, and Mike Campbell from
Region 18 is taking it over.
MRF is getting paid.
Pack fund is down.
Field Meet turned out not as well
as planned. They are looking for
new ideas for it.
There was a motion for the
Region to pay for the patches for
Larry Scott and everybody to buy
them. The motion was accepted.
Still need a new Membership
person to take that over so someone
please step up and help out.
On the sad note Tim “Snap” is
stepping down at the end of the
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Axemen,
good luck Tim the Axemen
is a bunch of good guys and
thanks for a great year!!
So if someone wants to run for
the Region’s next RC, it will be
open and the end of the year.
The report was accepted and
seconded.
50/50 was won by Terry.
Wes sold the most raffle tickets
for the new bike for the Region.
Remember riding season is still
upon us, so from Region 20 be
safe and ride hard until next time,
this is your Secretary Bryan “Big
B” Finks.
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