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AMA MINUTES
MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 2004
Chair Kevin Becker called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m. He
introduced himself and the new Secretary, Sarah Stevens, both
from the Roamers MC.
19 people were in attendance, representing 10 clubs.
Secretary’s Report: was read and accepted.
Treasurer’s Report:
General Fund: $1115.08
Emergency Fund: $2004.07
Charity Fund: $469.00
The raffle netted approximately $657
The report was accepted.
Old Business:
Motorcycle Exhibit at Albany Institute of History and Art;
Designs thru
Time: Motorcycles Past, Present and Future, February 28 - June
6. For more info and some great photos of the bikes go to their
website:
www.albanyinstitute.org or call the Institute at 518-463-4478.
Larry Schwartz would like everyone to get the word out to the
clubs - riders and non-riders alike.
Website: John Campione would like everyone to utilize this great
tool called the internet! All the clubs can have a sight, free
of charge and a webmaster to take care of it. What he needs most
is information! Events especially - all so clubs can attend each
other’s events - you don’t have to depend entirely on flyers.
Also on the website is a sign-in if you would like to receive
news emails - contact John Campione for more info: johnc@albanyweb.com.
Website:
www.amadist3.com
Speaking of clubs events: Larry Schwartz has put forth an idea
that is used in California - clubs get together and have a joint
run, thereby cutting down the number of events during the
summer, so that all the clubs can attend all the scheduled runs.
Everyone supports everyone. Obviously this is not possible for
this season, but next season will be here before you know it.
Reps - please take this to your clubs for their opinion and
report back at the next meeting or drop me an email.
The winners of the raffle have received their prizes and they
were much appreciated.
MRF (the National Lobby): Because the District Road Division is
now a member, we receive a bi-monthly newsletter. They will be
available for you to read at the meetings and will be kept with
the Secretary. Individuals can become members for $25/ yr. and
clubs can become sponsor members for $100/yr.
Beast of the East - this year at Canandaigua, NY, April 29 - May
2.
Registration before March 29th: $60 members/$70 non-members,
after March
29th: $70 members/$80 non-members.
“The MRF is once again this year offering the charter group rate
for BEAST of the East. A $100 registration fee covers conference
registration and conference materials ONLY for unlimited
attendees from an individual chapter of a state motorcyclists'
rights organization. This applies to individual chapters only,
not to state organizations as a whole.
Individual attendees will be
responsible for the cost of the banquet and their hotel rooms.
The banquet is $25 per person. If you would like to take
advantage of this opportunity for your local chapter, prior to
March 29,
2004 you must send ALL of the following to the MRF office at
P.O. Box 1808, Washington, DC
20013-1808: chapter registration form a check for $100 for your
chapter registration a list of the individuals attending from
your chapter, including their full names, addresses and phone
numbers a list of those individuals who plan to attend the
banquet $25 for each individual who plans to attend the banquet”
- from the website - fyi. See Prospector for more information
and check out the website: www.mrf.org.
Legislative Report: Larry Schwartz reported that the big push
this year will be passing the “Yield Right of Way” bill. The
Assembly will be more difficult to sway than the Senate. The
24th of February is Lobby day, so Larry and Prospector will be
at the offices doing their best. Also, a hearing will be held on
Feb. 27th in NYC. Contact Larry for more information.
Banquet news: Althea Frier needs the attendance numbers by April
8th!
Re: Awards - Brad Barrett, John Scavo and and Ken Fiacco are the
awards committee. John brought in an example of a plaque and it
was decided the committee would decide on what the awards should
look like. Please get you award ideas to Brad asap! Call him at
370-3203.
New Business:
Frank Buckman proposed we try to reach the younger, sport bike
riders. CMA has started a “Youth Movement” to try to reach
younger riders. The key would be to go where they are to try to
get them interested. Other suggestions included going to the
Farmer’s Daughter Ride-in on the 2nd Wednesday of the month
during the season and help them either join clubs or help them
create their own club. This will take effort, of course, but
would be really worth it to help build a bigger biking
community.
John Campione suggested we “Give Back to the Membership” by
patronizing businesses owned by club members. John will be
posting a list on the website and needs names! Please contact
him at: johnc@albanyweb.com.
The District Road Division needs to choose a charity for this
year. Please send your ideas to me so I can compile a list. We
will vote from the list at the March meeting.
Announcements:
The PAC hat garnered $53. Every dollar counts, so if you are
comfortable, please pass the PAC hat at your club meetings.
Larry and Prospector will thank you tremendously.
50/50 proceeds go to the General Fund.
February 29th - Roamer’s Charity Bowl, 12-3 pm. at Sportsman
Bowl on Crane Street in Schenectady. The cost is $12 per person,
$5 of which goes to the District 3 Charity (when we decide).
May 17th - ABATE Freedom Rally. More info to come or contact
Prospector.
March 15th - next AMA District 3 Road Division meeting. 7:30pm
at the Village Diner, 1090 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY
12110. 518-783-6005.
If you would like to do a raffle again, please donate items.
Meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
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