American Legion Riders

ALR

Meeting for June 8, 2008

Officers Present: Daniel Bustamante, Mark Shultz, Cliff Love, Deambra Stevens, Kelly Shultz, Johnnie Davis, Steve Fiske, Larry Armstrong , Randy Bland

3:05 pm: Meeting called to order with the pledge of allegiance, lead by Danny Bustamante

Minutes read by Kelly Shultz – passed

Treasure report given by Deambra Stevens– passed

Deambra noted that more people need to be helping out with bingo dinners

New Membership read by Johnnie Davis, Doug Lewis and Raul Hernandez- voted in. We now have 131 active (paid) members.

 Johnnie said that he rejected Ricky May’s membership application based on the information that he had no motorcycle license.  Danny Bustamante made comment that he was told by several members that they would not ride with him because they felt that May’s bike was unsafe.  Randy Bland led a discussion about the rejection of an applicant cannot be made by one individual and he had to be a group decision; debate ensued. 

Charlie Bean mentioned that maybe a new bylaw would be needed to cover the area of unsafe bikes. 

Show and Shine report- expenses for show and shine were approximately $$$$(not all the information was available at the time of the meeting).  The Show and Shine made about $$$$. Bean motioned that the expenses we now have should be paid and pay the others when the bill comes in, it was seconded by Jarrod long. Motion passed.

Mike wanted to thank everyone for the welcome home they did on June 7^th.  Daniel Bustamante also thanked everyone for their hard work and dedication in helping out.

 Kelly Shultz commented that in the executive meeting held, members thought that as the show and shine grows, so would the funding, and that the money for the show and shine should be split 50-50 where the family of Nathaniel Delaney would receive half and the other half would be put aside to help other children as the need arises. Cliff Love further explained this.

Teresa Stalnaker said that the executive committee did not have the power to change what was already motioned by the group as a whole; however, meeting notes that discussed the show and shine money and where/who/how it should be given could not be found at the time of this meeting.

Therefore, it was decided to give all the proceeds to Nathaniel Delaney’s family.  It was motioned by Charlie Bean that the money made by the following show and shines should be -- a chosen family receives a minimum of $1000.00 (or all proceeds if less than that) and if more than a $1000 is made, then 50% of proceeds goes to family and the remaining money should be set aside for helping only other children when needed.  It was 2^nd by Kim Bustamante – and so noted.

T-shirts from the show and shine paid for themselves, with some left over, those t-shirts will be sold Bean motioned that the money from them will be used as start up money for next year’s show and shine. It was 2^nd and passed.

Keys donated his Sirloin Stockade meal coupons that he won at the show and shine to Lindley to again thank him for cleaning the canteen.

Bruce Pendlay was upset at the member turn out for the show and shine, and he made a motioned that more people need to do what they committee to doing.  Discussion took place and it was decided that people will be held accountable, through the taking down names of members when they committee to something and that others members will call them out if they do not do what they said they would.

Old Business

Larry Armstrong said that he will try to take pictures of people of their bike at the next meeting to help recognizes names with faces.  He also mentioned that Chad Delaney will help him on the web page.

Johnnie brought up the big brothers big sisters poker run and discussion followed as to the when and where of it.  Charlie Bean said that he would clarify it with Gordon and get back with us.

Cliff Love talked about the kids fishing derby that would be held June 14^th at about 10:00.  Janet mentioned that the Ark City rec. center already thought we were helping them with this.  Love said that he talked to the gentlemen but that he needed to visits with the members before we could agree to help.  It was then motioned by Larry A. to donate $100.00 to help support them and 2^nd by Charlie-passed. Mark and Kelly Shultz and Cliff Love said they would help with this too.

Kelly Shultz brought up information on Addie’s welcome home and that it did not happen due to her getting sick.  Keys motioned that we should make Addie an honorary member. 2^nd passed. Discussion took place on whether it should be a vest, jacket or other way of showing she is a member.

New Business

June 29^th a ride to the Children’s home is scheduled.  Riders will meet at the AC Legion at 11:00; meet in Blackwell at 11:30, to ride with another group.  Charlie Bean, John Nehring said they would go.

Patriot guard pins were ordered.  Money will go to the Legacy foundation.

Our October Poker Run –

               Charlie will take 1^st stop. Start at 9:00

               Bruce will take Pond Creek

???? Ponca (open)

???? Caldwell (open)

???? Gueda Springs (open)

It was motioned and 2^nd that we will serve pulled pork and will also act as a food vender during the dance.

Larry Armstrong said that he made a sign in sheet that will be available at events so members did not have to do their own log entries; however, time spent on computer and other Legion events need to be given to him so he can update information.

The Mulvane Marauders who have helped us with a number of things will be working with us for next year’s show and shine.  They also need our support with Bike entries at the Dexter BBQ on July 12^th.  We will meet at 12:00 and Leave by 12:30 to ride to Dexter.

Discussion over giving plaques to show appreciation to sponsors and bands that contributed to the show and shine was discussed.  Randy Bland made a motion to buy these plaques that could add chains with banner for each year.  After discussion he withdrew his motion until a number of plaques could be determined.  A motion was made by Keys to have plagues as awards for Show and Shine entries and also a small trophy would be handed to the child (children) 2^nd- passed

Kelly Shultz read a thank you note from Adrianna Davis in the support of $$$$ for gas expense for Deb Nittler ‘s daughter in her  treatment.

Motioned by Gliff Gildhouse to adjourn the meeting 2^nd- adjourned