DIVISION 3 ROAD DIVISION MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2006

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

17 people were in attendance, representing 12 clubs.

Mark welcomed everyone and encouraged all to ask others who are interested in attending to do so.

Secretary’s Report: was read and accepted.

Treasurer’s Report:

General Fund: $1507.02

Emergency Fund: $2768.88

AMA Grant: $1250

Charity Fund: $250

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

Mark M noted that 2 clubs are outstanding in their dues, but the checks are in the mail.

The report was accepted.

Legislative Report:

nothing new to report at this time, but Larry and Prospector are still working.

-The Yield-Right-of-Way bill is still treading in the Rules Committee, but is expected to pass this session.

-Donna Lapardo is sponsoring a bill dealing with the confiscation of motorcycles, especially custom types. This bill has been written and is a good start. This issue will most likely need more than one bill.

-Assemblyman Ortiz has a bill pending that will call for every vehicle to have a breathalyzer to start your vehicle. Prospector is looking into the wording to see if it will apply to motorcycles. Larry and Prospector will try to kill this bill.

-The PAC received $186 during the meeting (checks from the Roamers and Woodstock HOG as well as donations from the attendees).

Old Business:

-Mark Catlin gave an update on Tammy Chamberlain, a CMA member, who is still recovering and is out of critical condition, but is still in the hospital and expects to be there for at least 2 more months. She will be receiving money from the Emergency Fund to help.

-Banquet: we only have 1-2 nominations so far. Larry S could use 8-10 at least. Please think about who you would like to acknowledge on April 22!

-Trifolds: the new info is headed to the printers this week, to be followed by a proof and then the trifolds themselves.

-While Denis is writing a proposal for NYS PAC to be a model for the rest of the country, he will also contact the AMA Magazine to ask to include an informational piece about what great things the PAC can accomplish. Larry S most likely will be asked to write the article for inclusion in the magazine.

New Business:

-Prospector informed us that NHTSA (National Highway Transportation Safety

Administration) is offering $250 million for Motorcycle Safety Grants.

ABATE’s grant committee will determine if anyone besides MANYS is allowed to apply and if so, they will pursue an application.

-Rick Gray has been voted in as the Mayor of Lancaster, PA. We’re hoping we don’t lose his attention from motorcycling. The secretary will write a letter on behalf of the District to congratulate him.

Announcements:

-The Roamers are hosting a bus trip to NYC on Saturday, Jan 21st to see the International Bike Show. Please email Pat Schlamowitz for more info:

roamepat@aol.com.

-AM-JAM is hosting a Tattoo Expo at the Liverpool Holiday Inn in Syracuse this Thursday, January 19-Sunday January 22nd. Contact Mark Catlin at inkmark@am-jam.com for more info.

-The veteran’s wall is coming to Saratoga County in June, the week before Americade. John Rucinski is working on setting up an escort for the wall.

-AMA District 3 Road Division meeting: Monday, February 20th, 7:30pm at the Village Diner, 1090 Troy-Schenectady Rd., Latham, NY 12110. 518-783-6005.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.