AMA MINUTES

DISTRICT 3 ROAD DIVISION MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 2005

Chairman Kevin Becker called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

14 people were in attendance, representing 8 clubs.

Secretary’s Report: was read. One change to the Legislative report: The Yield-Right-of-Way bill has passed the Senate only and is now in the Assembly Rules Committee. The report was accepted.

Treasurer’s Report:

General Fund: $1371.45

Emergency Fund: $2768.88

AMA Grant: $1250

Charity Fund: $250

Monies for "Support our Troops" efforts: $63.

The report was accepted.

Legislative Report: Prospector reported on the MRF Meeting of the Minds in Little Rock.

-Tennesseans can wear their bicycle helmet on their motorcycle.

Some examples of unwelcome upcoming legislation in various states: the noise issue, only building one custom bike in an individuals’ lifetime which the after-market people are not taking seriously; S+S manufacturer instituting a new policy for their motors where only authorized dealers can repair them; tiered licensing over many levels based on the engine cc’s; MSF wanting the monopoly on teaching motorcycle safety in the US - they have been kicked out of Arizona and Georgia and are not used in New York, we have MANYS. Larry and Prospector will keep an eye out for NY since the state’s position is unique, i.e. if you haven’t taught here you can’t start. Dave Frier brought up the issue that if curriculum was the same that was a good thing, but one company having a monopoly on teaching that curriculum is the problem. This particular issue was not mentioned at Congress.

Larrry will return the recent call from Mr. Madison regarding the sealant issue.

-The PAC received $72 this month, $36 from the Roamers’ meeting.

Old Business:

-Marty Herman has determined that some troops are returning at the end of November and they are excited about a BBQ. Wholly Cow is also very receptive. We are waiting for a confirmation of their return date so planning can begin.

-AMA Congress report from Denis: Concerns were voiced about charities by-passing the clubs and doing their own events. Some at Congress thought it was not a problem, but were corrected by those who had written the rules.

Unfortunately, Denis had flight delays before he arrived and missed some meetings and he along with 7 others were robbed of their briefcases at the hotel during the meeting. Denis is following up with AMA and local police about the robbery.

If you would like more info about Congress activities please contact Denis directly. Mark Catlin also attended, so hopefully he will have a report at the next meeting.

New Business:

-Emergency Fund Fundraising Banquet on April 22, 2006. Please bring award nominations to the Sanction Meeting.

-Election of Officers - Nominations for Road Division:

Chairman: Kurt Wade, Mark Catlin

Vice-chairman: Larry Moyer

Secretary: Sarah Stevens

Treasurer: Mark Mendrysa

Co-Legislative officers: Larry Schwartz and Bob "Prospector" Boellner

Referee: Marty Herman

Congress Rep: Denis Petrie

Congress Rep alternate: Althea Frier

Good and Welfare:

Tammy, a Redeemed Rider is on her way to a full recovery after having only a 10% chance! Marty H. will look into her needs in regards to the Emergency Fund.

Announcements:

Woodstock HOG is not having an event this year due to previous losses in the last two years.

NYS HOG rally at Friar Tuck, July 6-8, 2006.

Larry Moyer announced that John Scavo planned a welcome home for a returning member who served in Iraq and a baby shower for his wife and raised $200.00 for Katrina assistance!

Sanction meeting scheduled for Dec 3: 9:30 am for the Road Division meeting and between 11 and 12 for the Sanction meeting, including Risk Assessment.

The location is confirmed as the Best Western in Cobleskill.

-AMA District 3 Road Division meeting for November is cancelled because it is so close to the Dec 3 meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.