“Lansing is quiet right now but they are still
listening. Fire up your computers and phones and keep the discussions open, and the
bug in their ears that we are bikers, we vote, and we are not going away. We
know first-hand the power of the press to sway people’s minds, even if it
is baseless fact and fiction. We need to educate ourselves, the new legislators and
Joe-Q-Public. The wolves are at the gate. It is up to each member to keep the
gate closed and fight the fight.” – Martha Merrell
Our
January 4 meeting at Hickory Lounge came to order at 2:01pm. Pledge of allegiance
said and prayer said by Boo Boo. There were 14 members in attendance.
The
Treasure, Secretary and R.C. reports were read and accepted.
Meeting
came to close at 3:13pm.
The
January 5 meeting at the VFW Hall came to order at 7:00pm. Pledge of allegiance
said and prayer said by Randy. There were 14 members in attendance with two
guest; Sandra Sellers and Dallas Towns.
The
Treasure, Secretary and R.C. reports were read and accepted.
Meeting
came to close at 7:58pm.
As
well as:
Randy read a beautiful letter of appreciation
from Gleaners Food Bank and the Tresik Family to Region 20 for our financial contribution
to their cause.
Events:
·
The
first official 2015 B4B committee
meeting is January 19 at Foutches Pub 1477 S Linden Rd Flint, Michigan 48532 at 6:30pm.
·
Seminar
this year for the whole state is
also Randy’s 50th birthday celebration... it is going to be so much
fun. Thank you, Rebecca Towns for stepping up to take on the “salad project”.
·
Our
next party is Saturday, February 14 (that’s
Valentine’s Day) for our 1st annual Valentine’s Day Party. It will be located
at: Consumers Energy Union Hall, 3505
Commercial Ave (Corner of Maple and Center Rd) Burton, Michigan. It starts at
7pm, $10.00 per person, BYOB and everyone is welcome so invite friends.
·
Saturday,
March 21 is the B4B BOWLING Fun-raiser (a pre-fund raiser for
B4B). It will take place at B’s Bowling Center, 750 S. Center Road Flint, MI
48506. The event starts at 9pm. This includes 2 games of glow bowl per person,
1 pizza and 1 pitcher of beer per lane (5-6 people). The cost is $20.00 per
person. This fundraiser is a lot of fun as well as a great cause. Everyone is
welcome; bring all of your friends.
Cares
and Concerns for the month:
Birthdays;
Rebecca Herrington 11th, Amanda Bliss 15th, Randy Wilson
21st, Elizabeth Foskey 22nd, Rob Clark 24th,
Stephen Kuch 26th, Lily Pinchock 28th, and Robert Bock 30th.
Thoughts and prayers for Steve Graves, Deb Hart and Dan Hart for the loss of
loved ones and for Rebecca Herrington and Lynn Turchi on fast recovery for
their surgeries.
Region 20 would like to congratulate Dan Hill on the birth of
his beautiful baby boy, Brayden, 5lb 7oz.
Our
next meetings are Sunday, February 1 at the Hickory Lounge at 2pm and Monday,
February 2 at the VFW Hall at 7pm.
Noteworthy meeting moments: A very special
Region 20 thank you; to Boo Boo, for your heartfelt and tearful rendition of
the treasurers report (you had us all there with ya man). As well as a shout
out to our honorary member (under 18) for all of his hard work at the Christmas
Party, Dallas Towns.