AMA MINUTES
MEETING OF
APRIL 18, 2005
Vice - Chairman
Larry Moyer called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m.
13 people were
in attendance, representing 8 clubs.
Secretary’s
Report: was read and accepted Treasurer’s Report:
General Fund:
1806.83
Emergency Fund:
2800.98
AMA Grant: 2000
The report was
accepted.
Legislative
Report: Larry Schwartz and Prospector reported that:
May is the time
to get bills through. They are meeting with Tom Madison, the
Governor’s Deputy Secretary for Transportation and he rides, so
will hopefully be an ally.
-The PAC
received $41 this month.
Old Business:
Banquet -
raised approximately $730. A motion was made and passed to split
the proceeds 50/50 between the Emergency Fund and the District.
A motion was made and passed to name the banquet the “Awards
Dinner for the Emergency Fund.”
Thanks to T for
coordinating this year and for checking on dates for next year.
Awards received
at the Banquet:
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Dealer of
the Year: Max Stratton of Max BMW |
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Motorcycling Promoter of the Year: Tom Harper of
Albany/Schenectady HOG |
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District 3
Officer of the Year: Mike Kuban |
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Motorcycling Enthusiasts of the year: Jim and Priscilla
Diegel of the Roamers |
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Volunteer
of the Year: Cheryl O’Keefe of Adirondack HOG |
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Hospitality
Award: Cathy Lehman of Adirondack Riders |
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Couple of
the Year: George and Carol Polunci of Adirondack HOG
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AMA Rep of
the Year - Art Persons of Adirondack HOG Safety Award - Milt
Smith of Adirondack HOG |
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Club of the
Year - Adirondack HOG |
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Charity
Event - Adirondack Riders Bingo |
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Run Member
of the Year - Elise Innet of Adirondack HOG |
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Greatest
Commitment to Motorcycling - Don Gomo or Woodstock HOG
|
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Soggy Award
(for rainy event) - Rt. 20 Association |
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Male
Motorcyclist of the Year: Dave Frier of the Roamers
|
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Female
Motorcyclist and Coordinator of the Year: Pat Schlamowitz of
the Roamers |
Larry M also
presented a check for $500 to the AMA District 3 Emergency Fund
in tribute of support of the Moyer family.
The PAC raised
$180 at the banquet.
Marty Herman
made contacts in regards to supporting our troops. A motion was
made and passed to use up to $500 of the AMA Grant money to send
care packages to some local soldiers for which Marty has a list
(approximately
10) along with
a letter from the District signed by as many reps come to the
meeting. Larry Schwartz will write the letter for approval at
the next meeting.
-A motion was
made and passed to make the May 21st Operation Support a
Soldiers’ run a District run. If every club could support, that
would be best. The secretary will send more information and
reminder emails on a weekly basis.
New Business: a
motion was made and passed to contribute $250 of the AMA Grant
money to the Charity fund.
Good and
Welfare:
-Larry M’s
trial has been delayed indefinitely.
-Mike and Lisa
Kuban has a girl, Ella Grace, on the day of the Banquet.
Announcements:
-Roamer Fun Run
on April 24th. Registration at Spitzies on Central Ave in Albany
between 10 and 12. Contact the Roamers
(roamersmc@nycap.rr.com
) for more info. Cost is $15.
-the Vietnam
Memorial Motorcycle Escort is from May 3rd to May 8th. Meet at
Exit 5 of I81 at 11 am to escort the wall to Syracuse. So far,
15,000 bikes are participating. Contact Frank Buckman for more
info.
-May 16th - the
Freedom Rally - contact Prospector for details.
-Support the
Troops Rally and Run, May 21st, contact John R for more info.
-AMA District 3
Road Division meeting: Monday, May 16th, 7:30pm at the Village
Diner, 1090 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110.
518-783-6005.
Meeting
adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
