Boonie Riders 4WD Club, Inc.

Secretary’s Report

 

The first meeting of the year was held on March 13, 2004 at Ralph “Skippy” Eckardt’s residence. Members present were as follows: Jim and Tina Phillips, Steve Cain, Chuck Aldridge, Bill McFall, Billy and Lisa Chaplin, Allen Popp, Daniel Weisman, Ralph Eckardt, Greg Mauzey, Rich and Melissa Reisz. Guest present: Kathryn Birdwell.

President Rich Reisz called the meeting to order at 4:05pm. Rich gave the President’s report in which he set goals for the club for this year. The new bulletin board has been set up online and he encouraged all members that have not yet registered to do so. Another goal was to update the club logo, particularly changing the location of the club from “Tell City, IN” to “Southern Indiana.” Daniel Weisman is going to look for ideas for the logo, and any members brainstorming new thoughts, please email Daniel. The third goal was to create an informational tri-fold brochure to place out in the community to increase public awareness of the club and the purpose of what it is about. Rich passed out copies of the brochure in rough draft and asked for proofreading in which several changes were discussed. Discussion will be held at the next meeting after Rich can check on printing prices for the brochures. Another goal was for the club to explore the possibility of joining the Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC.) After Allen Popp and Rich discussed the purpose and importance of BRC, Skippy made a motion to join the BRC with Chuck Aldridge seconding that motion. The last goal was for a possible summer family picnic. Tina Phillips brought up the idea for Lincoln State Park since it will have activities for the children, and Daniel stated that a family summer picnic would include those members that are not always able to come to club events for “wheeling.” Possible dates were discussed and a date set for Saturday, July 17 for picnic with optional weekend camping for interested members July 16-18.

Rich also asked that there be a deviation from the by-laws to make an amendment at this meeting. The by-laws state that amendments be made only in January and June. Jim Phillips made a motion to allow amendment at this meeting and Steve Cain seconded. Rich asked for the affirmation that the club makes Allen Popp the Events Coordinator of Boonie Riders. Skippy made a motion to make Allen the Events Coordinator and Greg Mauzey seconded it. Absentee voting was also discussed for large decisions e.g. BOD elections. It will be discussed further at next meeting.

Allen gave a plan of upcoming events:
June 12 – 4 Wheel Parts Tailgate Party at Indy
June 26-27 – LBL weekend event
July 17-18 Lincoln State Park camping (summer picnic July 17)
Aug 8 – IFWDA meeting at 4 Wheel Parts in Indy
Aug 13-15 – Wilstem
Sept 24-26 Indy Jamboree
Oct 1 – Possible date for Boonie Ride at French Lick Hotel
Oct 16 – 4 Wheel Parts event
Nov 14 – IFWDA meeting
The Dale Fall Fest Parade in September was discussed whether members are interested in participating in parade again this year. Greg is going to check on info again. Jimmy also asked if anyone was interested in participating in car show during the Daffodil Stroll in Huntingburg, IN next weekend (Mar 20.) Possible weekends were discussed and decided for March 27, 2004 to repair horse trails on hotel property weather permitting.

Rich asked that we consider a donation jar for Hank’s when we camp there for exchange of thanks for letting us ride and camp out up there. Rich also reported land use issues regarding warning for wheelers at Spurgeon. Midwest Trailriders, Kentucky Trailriders, and Lincoln Country Trailriders happened upon some misfortune during their trash clean-up where they found jack studs dropped over Five Points area in which one wheeler ruined a tow-rig tire with one. Rich also reported that the restroom facility at Redbird was burned, but the arsonists have been caught.

There was no half-pot drawing at this meeting.

Daniel discussed the importance of making sure everyone signs the liability form at all events, especially to protect Hank. Also asked that the by-laws be updated. Greg made the motion to update by-laws at another meeting and Steve seconded it. Membership dues were also discussed regarding late fees. There was discussion to add $2.00 late fee per month after December due date. Tina made a motion to change the by-laws regarding the late fee after due date, and Greg seconded. Discussion regarding present members that have not paid by March 1st be dropped for the year and pro-rating to apply to new members only.

Thanks!
Melissa