April 2006

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AMA MINUTES

DISTRICT 3 ROAD DIVISION MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2006

Chairman Mark Catlin called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.

19 people were in attendance, representing 12 clubs.

Secretary’s Report: was read and accepted.

Treasurer’s Report:

General Fund: $1561.96

Emergency Fund: $2268.88

AMA Grant: $750

Charity Fund: $250

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

The report was accepted.

Legislative Report:

-The Yield-Right-of-Way bill was rewritten to separate the surcharges from the rest of the bill and it is now in the Transportation Committee and headed to the Rules Committee soon. A version of the bill is also in the Senate.

-The Confiscation bill now has over 20 co-sponsors in the Assembly, including the Majority leader. Prospector and Larry are working on sponsors in the Senate.

Larry and Prospector have about 6 weeks left of the season.

-The PAC received $27 from the Roamers.

Old Business:

-Banquet: The banquet is on April 22nd at 5pm.

-Patches: The patches are being made, but will not be ready for the banquet, but should be done by the Roamer Run on the 30th. They will cost between $5-6. T-shirts will be available at the banquet and will cost $12 for XL and

$13 for XXL-XXXL.

-John R. reported on the Vietnam Wall escort. The wall will be in Schenentaha Park in Malta. The escort will meet at the Crossgates exit near the Northway at 12 PM on Wednesday, June 7th. Contact John for more info (rkmcny12@spa.net).

-Mike K made a motion that was voted and approved that the Road division pay

1/3 of the cost for the trifold cards. This 1/3 will be passed out during Americade, a Road event.

New Business:

-Americade booth? If we want to host a booth, we will need volunteers to man it. Please contact your club to find interested people. If we do not have enough volunteers we will not have a booth. Denis P. will contact Americade about possible placement of a booth.

-Denis P. asked if the Irish Riders could move their run to Saturday, August 12th and the move was approved.

-AM-JAM tickets are now available

-Mark C reported that the Tri-City Valley Cats, the AAA affiliate for the Houston Astros, are hosting a Motorcycle night on Tuesday, August 1st. They would like clubs to come out and have their bikes on display during the game to promote a positive image of motorcycling. A group rate of $4.50 will apply for groups over 25 people and $5 otherwise.

-John C gave us an update of what the website can do for your club for free:

-The AMA Dist 3 website has much to offer and with the support of BikerParties.com you can put your club website on-line at no charge.

-Make sure to get your events and contact information listed on the Dist #3 website and make sure it is correct any corrections or additions needed can be sent via the contact form at the website @:

http://www.amadist3.com/feedback_form.htm

-The AMA Dist # 3 has an e-mail list @: http://www.amadist3.com/asp/MailMenu.asp that all can use. Make sure all your members register at the site for this e-mail list. Then when you have an announcement just go to the contact form and place your event information and ask to have it sent to the mailing list.

-On the AMA Dist #3 website you will find a National Events Calendar @ http://www.amadist3.com/RoadEvents.htm . This Calendar also shows up on many other biker-related sites, such as: http://www.am-jam.com , http://www.johnnysmotorstore.com and http://www.bikerparties.com to list a few. The Calendar is a free service instructions for listing can be found

at: http://www.amadist3.com/Instructions.htm The Calendar can be placed on your clubs website by just pasting a bit of code found @:

http://www.amadist3.com/RoadEvents.htm under the calendar.

-For over ten years now we have offered all Dist#3 Clubs free web hosting and e-mail you can e-mail Norton_John@bikerparties.com to request your website space we can supply FrontPage hosting or FTP for up-loading. Your website URL would be: http://www.amadist3.com/your_club_name

-John C noted that Johnny’s Motorcycle in Nassau would be very willing to be a stop on a club run. Contact John for more info (Norton_John@bikerparties.com).

-Larry M. noted that AMA national is promoting Nationwide for insurance and he gave a positive review.

Announcements:

-The Roamers’ Fun Run kicks off the riding season on April 30th. Please join the club in celebration of their 60th Anniversary. Contact Jim Diegel for more info at 356-1320 or check the website (amadist3.com).

-ABATE is holding the annual Freedom Rally on Monday, May 15th. Camping at the Wholly Cow the weekend before. Please contact Prospector at 239-4560 for more info.

-A Support the Troops Rally will be held on May 20th at Gavin Park in Wilton from 12-5pm. Contact Cliff Sequin at 587-8010 for more info.

-AMA District 3 Road Division meeting: Monday, May 15th, 7:30pm at the Halfmoon Diner (corner of Rt 9 and Grooms Rd/Exit 8A off the Northway).

-Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.