DISTRICT 3 ROAD DIVISION MEETING OF OCTOBER 16, 2006

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

10 people were in attendance, representing 5 clubs.

Secretary’s Report: was read and accepted.

Treasurer’s Report (submitted via email):

General Fund:   $1557.96

Emergency Fund:  $2953.00

AMA Grant:  $650.00

Charity:      $313.00

Legislative Report:

-Prospector updated us on the Frank Lautenberg situation: MRF is meeting with him to get him to ‘lay off’.

-Prospector reported on the MRF Meeting of the Minds meeting: NYS ABATE was recognized and awarded by the MRF and the AMA for their work on the Yield-Right of Way law! The meeting was very productive and Prospector reminded all that clubs and individuals can be members of MRF. The MRF operates with no revenues, so they depend on memberships and donations.

Lucas Oil Co. has made a donation that the MRF is planning to use as a membership drive tool, i.e. a raffle - check out their website for updates (mrf.org). Note that INB Radio broadcasts the meetings and also have them archived - these are also available on the website.

-Denis and Mark C reported on Congress: Larry S will host a workshop next

year: ‘How to Build a PAC’. Contact either Denis or Mark to review the 2" of Rules Changes!

Dave Hembroff is the new Road Riding Manager and is a pro-rider/grassroots efforts type of guy. He hopes to attend the District meeting in December.

AMA is looking for a new insurance broker because the old broker was bought out and the new one does not want to insure ‘1001’ rides or continue in the event insurance business. The AMA has found a broker that specializes in motor events.

The AMA is trying to motivate manufacturer owner-groups to support AMA.

Mark C is hoping Paul Cote is on the ballot for Northeastern rep on the AMA Board of Directors because is does not have an agenda beyond representing people, both Road and Off-Road. Denis has reservations that Paul will be able to shoulder the inherent costs of the job.

Old Business:

-Marty Hermann reported on ‘Operation Adopt a Soldier’ which is holding many upcoming events. Please call Cliff at 518-587-8010 for more info.

New Business:

-Banquet 2007! The Emergency Fund Fundraising Banquet is March 31st, 2007 - save the date. Deb Catlin will follow up with Quarry Steakhouse to confirm costs. We expect it will be the same as last year ($30/ticket, $10 per ticket to the Emergency Fund). Larry S would much appreciate some award nominations and of course, door prizes will be much appreciated.

-Sarah S made a motion to cancel the November meeting as the Sanction meeting is so close.

-Nomination of District Officers: Larry M nominated the entire current board, except the Congress Delegate, who is not up for reelection. Denis P’s

was nominated for Congress; Maggie and Dave F were nominated for Congress alternate. Additional nominations will be accepted at the Sanction meeting.

Announcements:

-District 3 Sanction meeting is December 2nd at 11 am at the Cobleskill Best Western, 121 Burgin Dr. Call 518-234-4321 if you need directions.

-AMA District 3 Road Division meeting: Saturday, Dec 2nd, 9:30 am at the Cobleskill Best Western.

-Meeting adjourned at 8:41 p.m.