January 7, 2015 District 5 Meeting
District 5 monthly meeting started at 12:00 with 17 members present and 3 guests. Secretary's report from December meeting accepted as
read. Treasurer's report presented and accepted. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we have gained a few new members. Welcome Randi J, Michael P, Kara S, and Puppy we are glad to have you join us.
We had a Meet and Greet at Alter Ego in the month of January. We want to thank Bud C, who spoke with several walk in customers and handed out extra newsletters with motorcycle awareness items. Bud was there to answer any questions about ABATE and to gain new members. It was a success and even a few of the district members showed up to show their support. We also offered coffee and donuts to anyone that came in.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies are now available for sale. Members present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve
t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. We will pre-pay for our hoodies before we order them. We also decided to increase the product line fund so we can get
DISTRICT 5 in the public eye.
The February meeting we had our Chili cook-off contest. Pam B won first place, Debbie H took second and Tony R received 3rd place. Tony made awards for the winners. Thank you everyone that participated and enjoyed the feast. It was a hard decision for our members to pick the best chili,
because all of them tasted wonderful.
Old business,
New business,
March Madness District meeting to be held March 7th at the Red Eye, 6102 State Ave in Kansas City, KS starting at Noon. March meeting we will have hot dogs and chips for a small donation.
Our April meeting to be held April 4 at the Moose Lodge 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City, KS 66111.
Always remember, other motorcyclist, family, interested people, are always welcome. They may be interested in joining ABATE once they learn what we are about.
District 5 monthly meeting started at 12:00 with 17 members present and 3 guests. Secretary's report from December meeting accepted as
read. Treasurer's report presented and accepted. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we have gained a few new members. Welcome Randi J, Michael P, Kara S, and Puppy we are glad to have you join us.
We had a Meet and Greet at Alter Ego in the month of January. We want to thank Bud C, who spoke with several walk in customers and handed out extra newsletters with motorcycle awareness items. Bud was there to answer any questions about ABATE and to gain new members. It was a success and even a few of the district members showed up to show their support. We also offered coffee and donuts to anyone that came in.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies are now available for sale. Members present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve
t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. We will pre-pay for our hoodies before we order them. We also decided to increase the product line fund so we can get
DISTRICT 5 in the public eye.
The February meeting we had our Chili cook-off contest. Pam B won first place, Debbie H took second and Tony R received 3rd place. Tony made awards for the winners. Thank you everyone that participated and enjoyed the feast. It was a hard decision for our members to pick the best chili,
because all of them tasted wonderful.
Old business,
- Tony presented an example of the business cards and we made a few minor changes and we should have some ready by the next meeting.
- We also discussed our Product line. Kristy was not present to give us an update on this.
- We discussed our plans for the District 5 booth at the Capital City Motorcycle Show in Topeka Kansas on March 20-22.
- We will also be at the Indian Dealership on March 21st, on a "Meet and Greet" the public and to answer any questions about ABATE and hopefully pick up a few members to join our family.
- The 50-50 drawing was won by Michael P and he donated it back to the district to help with promotional items. Thank you Mike!
New business,
- We discussed ideas for the Bike Games at the National Abate Rally.
- We also discussed new ideas for places to have our meetings. The meeting in July (since it is a holiday) will be moved to July 18th. We discussed a cook out and campout at Linn Valley Lake. As the time nears we will have more information available.
March Madness District meeting to be held March 7th at the Red Eye, 6102 State Ave in Kansas City, KS starting at Noon. March meeting we will have hot dogs and chips for a small donation.
Our April meeting to be held April 4 at the Moose Lodge 6621 Turner Drive, Kansas City, KS 66111.
Always remember, other motorcyclist, family, interested people, are always welcome. They may be interested in joining ABATE once they learn what we are about.
January 3, 2015 District 5 Meeting
Monthly meeting started at 12:00 with 17 members present and 1 guest. Secretary's report from December meeting accepted as read. Treasurers report presented and accepted. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we have gained a few new members and one new sign-up at the meeting. Welcome Pam Bechtol, we are glad to have you join us.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies are now available for sale. We are still Needing written quotes from vendors for T-shirt printing. Members present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. If you know a vendor that would be interested in quoting these items let us know. Kristy (products chairperson) will get with them and discuss/supply requirements.
As a district, we were able to obtain extra newletters for distribution to businesses. We are also excited to have a few meet and greet scheduled for a few of the local businesses. Getting ABATE out in the public eye any way we can.
At the meeting we took a break for chicken and waffles, they went over great and were very yummy! Thank you Beth Sullivan for your donation.
Motorcycle awareness month promotions discussed along with ABATE promotions and partnering with dealers and repair shops in District 5 to get the word out. We discussed available promotional items and awareness items that we may be able to come up with. Eyeball awareness signs are now available and if you would like one, please contact Tony.
Old business, we discussed printing business cards to hand out to businesses and also people interested in ABATE.
New business, we discussed many ideas to help our district grow. As a District we decided to obtain a booth at the Capital City Motorcycle Show in Topeka Kansas on March 20-22. We will also be at the Indian Dealership on March 21st, on a "Meet and Greet" the public and to answer any questions about ABATE and hopefully pick up a few members to join our family.
We had a great turn out for December State officers meeting and End of the Year party. There was plenty of food left over which was dontated to the Eagles. End of Year party was good, thanks to all that came.
February District meeting to be held February 7th at the Eagles Lodge, 4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS starting at Noon. February meeting we will have our Chili Contest. Bring your famous Chili and share it with others.
Our March Madness meeting to be held March 7th at the Red Eye Bar, 6201 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas. We will enjoy chips and hot dogs from the grill.
Always remember, other motorcyclist, family, interested people, are always welcome.They may be interested in joining ABATE once they learn what we are about..
Monthly meeting started at 12:00 with 17 members present and 1 guest. Secretary's report from December meeting accepted as read. Treasurers report presented and accepted. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we have gained a few new members and one new sign-up at the meeting. Welcome Pam Bechtol, we are glad to have you join us.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies are now available for sale. We are still Needing written quotes from vendors for T-shirt printing. Members present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. If you know a vendor that would be interested in quoting these items let us know. Kristy (products chairperson) will get with them and discuss/supply requirements.
As a district, we were able to obtain extra newletters for distribution to businesses. We are also excited to have a few meet and greet scheduled for a few of the local businesses. Getting ABATE out in the public eye any way we can.
At the meeting we took a break for chicken and waffles, they went over great and were very yummy! Thank you Beth Sullivan for your donation.
Motorcycle awareness month promotions discussed along with ABATE promotions and partnering with dealers and repair shops in District 5 to get the word out. We discussed available promotional items and awareness items that we may be able to come up with. Eyeball awareness signs are now available and if you would like one, please contact Tony.
Old business, we discussed printing business cards to hand out to businesses and also people interested in ABATE.
New business, we discussed many ideas to help our district grow. As a District we decided to obtain a booth at the Capital City Motorcycle Show in Topeka Kansas on March 20-22. We will also be at the Indian Dealership on March 21st, on a "Meet and Greet" the public and to answer any questions about ABATE and hopefully pick up a few members to join our family.
We had a great turn out for December State officers meeting and End of the Year party. There was plenty of food left over which was dontated to the Eagles. End of Year party was good, thanks to all that came.
February District meeting to be held February 7th at the Eagles Lodge, 4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS starting at Noon. February meeting we will have our Chili Contest. Bring your famous Chili and share it with others.
Our March Madness meeting to be held March 7th at the Red Eye Bar, 6201 State Ave, Kansas City, Kansas. We will enjoy chips and hot dogs from the grill.
Always remember, other motorcyclist, family, interested people, are always welcome.They may be interested in joining ABATE once they learn what we are about..
December 6, 2014 District 5 Meeting
December 6th, 2014 District 5 monthly meeting started at 12:10 with 14 members present. Secretary’s report from November meeting accepted as read. Treasures report presented and accepted without any questions. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we were down a couple of members from previous month, but know that at least 7 memberships new and renewed have come in since then. Three new members signed up at this meeting. Welcome to Rob Mave, Terry McDonald, Diane McDonald, glad to have you join us.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies would be available for sale at the end of the year party. Need written quotes from vendors for T-shirt printing. Membership present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. If you know a vendor that would be interested in quoting these items let us know. Kristy (products chair person) will get with them and discuss/supply requirements.
Tony gave state/district representatives/legislative report/ on November state meeting and the effect of this meeting and information supplied on District 5 and our membership. This discussion included the motion and approval to make cash donation for the hospitality rooms at both political party conventions this year as nobody is yet ready to commit to being able to attend on the Friday sessions.
Discussed newsletter distribution and seeing if we can get area businesses to advertise in our newsletter. Need to grab on to more extra papers for distribution and examples for businesses. Leave anywhere we can for people to pick up and read while waiting. Get the name ABATE out in the public eye any way we can.
Motorcycle awareness month promotions discussed along with ABATE promotions and partnering with dealers and repair shops in District 5 to get the word out. Discussed available promotional items and awareness items that we may be able to come up with. Eyeball awareness signs should be available again soon, will try and get some for distributing where we can. Need to see what we can get from the state of Kansas by contacting the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office at www.kstro.org, including motorcyclist specific items.
Old business centered on December State meeting and End of Year Party preparations and needs remaining. Looks like we have it pretty well all figured out, thanks to all for being involved.
New business was centered on district membership growth and the things we could and need to do to grow our numbers. Several good ideas brought up by returning members who had dropped out for awhile, things that worked for them back when district 5 had 4 times as many members. These ideas included having ride-ins to vendors, bike shows, and teaming with Freedom of the Road Riders on some event again plus some other simple easy ideas that may help.
Election results announced With Tony continuing as District Rep., Debbie Harden elected as Secretary and Bobby Smith serving as Sgt. at Arms. Welcome to the board. Thanks to those who have been serving the district and all your efforts.
Thanks to all that helped get ready for the December State officers meeting and End of the Year party. All set up and ready to go ahead of time. Food was good with plenty left over. End of Year party was good, thanks to all that came.
January District meeting to be held January 3rd at the Eagles Lodge, 4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS starting at Noon that will include breakfast items available (did I hear Chicken and Waffles?), and it is “BRING A FRIEND” day. Motorcyclist, family, interested people, drag them along, maybe they will like us once they learn what we are about. During the February meeting we will have our Chili Contest. No big prize, but good food to be had.
December 6th, 2014 District 5 monthly meeting started at 12:10 with 14 members present. Secretary’s report from November meeting accepted as read. Treasures report presented and accepted without any questions. District membership report given and reported last roster showed we were down a couple of members from previous month, but know that at least 7 memberships new and renewed have come in since then. Three new members signed up at this meeting. Welcome to Rob Mave, Terry McDonald, Diane McDonald, glad to have you join us.
Product line reported that District 5 koozies would be available for sale at the end of the year party. Need written quotes from vendors for T-shirt printing. Membership present expressed the desire for zip up hoodies, long sleeve t-shirts, and regular t-shirts. If you know a vendor that would be interested in quoting these items let us know. Kristy (products chair person) will get with them and discuss/supply requirements.
Tony gave state/district representatives/legislative report/ on November state meeting and the effect of this meeting and information supplied on District 5 and our membership. This discussion included the motion and approval to make cash donation for the hospitality rooms at both political party conventions this year as nobody is yet ready to commit to being able to attend on the Friday sessions.
Discussed newsletter distribution and seeing if we can get area businesses to advertise in our newsletter. Need to grab on to more extra papers for distribution and examples for businesses. Leave anywhere we can for people to pick up and read while waiting. Get the name ABATE out in the public eye any way we can.
Motorcycle awareness month promotions discussed along with ABATE promotions and partnering with dealers and repair shops in District 5 to get the word out. Discussed available promotional items and awareness items that we may be able to come up with. Eyeball awareness signs should be available again soon, will try and get some for distributing where we can. Need to see what we can get from the state of Kansas by contacting the Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office at www.kstro.org, including motorcyclist specific items.
Old business centered on December State meeting and End of Year Party preparations and needs remaining. Looks like we have it pretty well all figured out, thanks to all for being involved.
New business was centered on district membership growth and the things we could and need to do to grow our numbers. Several good ideas brought up by returning members who had dropped out for awhile, things that worked for them back when district 5 had 4 times as many members. These ideas included having ride-ins to vendors, bike shows, and teaming with Freedom of the Road Riders on some event again plus some other simple easy ideas that may help.
Election results announced With Tony continuing as District Rep., Debbie Harden elected as Secretary and Bobby Smith serving as Sgt. at Arms. Welcome to the board. Thanks to those who have been serving the district and all your efforts.
Thanks to all that helped get ready for the December State officers meeting and End of the Year party. All set up and ready to go ahead of time. Food was good with plenty left over. End of Year party was good, thanks to all that came.
January District meeting to be held January 3rd at the Eagles Lodge, 4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS starting at Noon that will include breakfast items available (did I hear Chicken and Waffles?), and it is “BRING A FRIEND” day. Motorcyclist, family, interested people, drag them along, maybe they will like us once they learn what we are about. During the February meeting we will have our Chili Contest. No big prize, but good food to be had.
November 1, 2014 District 5 Meeting
District 5 meeting opened at 12:20 pm. with a moment of silence and Pledge of allegiance, 12 members and 4 visitors present. Thanks for coming.
Minutes from October meeting accepted as read. Charlie reported on bank accounts and what activities there have been in them.
Report on membership shows the district membership is growing, and thanks were given to Debbie H. for her extra efforts to recruit new members and re-sign former members that had dropped out for a while.
Product line report carried over to new business.
Web site and Facebook page showing future events all up to date.
Tony reported on previous state meeting and things currently in the works, things approved and other discussions about state level activities that effect the districts, Labor Day Rally activities/results, and plans already going on for next years LDR preparations. Questions asked about membership cards that have not been received and why some are not getting their news letters. Asked these members to Contact Tony A 913-706-8449 or e-mail tony@operating-sooner.com so information can be passed on. Remind all that State election ballots received by Nov. 8th,. District ballots to be mailed in by Dec. 2nd (see this in the news letter), and responsibility to vote not only on ABATE elections but also in our State elections.
District old business was centered on December 13th State meeting and End of Year Party at Overland Park Eagles lodge. Menu presented by Bridgett and discussed, agreed upon and left all of us hungrier than we started.
New business was on District 5 product line getting going again. By district vote funds were designated to be used for obtaining ABATE of Kansas, District 5 identified product. Accounting for funds was discussed with discussion for currently having a ledger to track spending and income related to product line,
Next District 5 meeting will be December 6th at noon at the Overland Park Eagles Lodge.
4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS. Future meetings will be posted at www.abateksdist5.org. Meeting location may vary from month to month, and suggestions of locations appreciated.
December State meeting at noon December 13th, at Overland Park Eagles Lodge.
4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS, Followed by End of Year Party at 7:00 pm. that evening, also at the Eagles lodge.
District 5 meeting opened at 12:20 pm. with a moment of silence and Pledge of allegiance, 12 members and 4 visitors present. Thanks for coming.
Minutes from October meeting accepted as read. Charlie reported on bank accounts and what activities there have been in them.
Report on membership shows the district membership is growing, and thanks were given to Debbie H. for her extra efforts to recruit new members and re-sign former members that had dropped out for a while.
Product line report carried over to new business.
Web site and Facebook page showing future events all up to date.
Tony reported on previous state meeting and things currently in the works, things approved and other discussions about state level activities that effect the districts, Labor Day Rally activities/results, and plans already going on for next years LDR preparations. Questions asked about membership cards that have not been received and why some are not getting their news letters. Asked these members to Contact Tony A 913-706-8449 or e-mail tony@operating-sooner.com so information can be passed on. Remind all that State election ballots received by Nov. 8th,. District ballots to be mailed in by Dec. 2nd (see this in the news letter), and responsibility to vote not only on ABATE elections but also in our State elections.
District old business was centered on December 13th State meeting and End of Year Party at Overland Park Eagles lodge. Menu presented by Bridgett and discussed, agreed upon and left all of us hungrier than we started.
New business was on District 5 product line getting going again. By district vote funds were designated to be used for obtaining ABATE of Kansas, District 5 identified product. Accounting for funds was discussed with discussion for currently having a ledger to track spending and income related to product line,
Next District 5 meeting will be December 6th at noon at the Overland Park Eagles Lodge.
4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS. Future meetings will be posted at www.abateksdist5.org. Meeting location may vary from month to month, and suggestions of locations appreciated.
December State meeting at noon December 13th, at Overland Park Eagles Lodge.
4726 Merriam Drive, Overland Park, KS, Followed by End of Year Party at 7:00 pm. that evening, also at the Eagles lodge.
