In the last month we received dues and some income from sales of some
patches.
Expenses were normal – February Web hosting at about $20, and postage
expenses for shipping the merchandise we sold.
Membership Report – Chuck Barsness
Forty one members have renewed so far for 2006.
Membership dues are due by March. You can renew online or by mailing a
check to Chuck Barsness at 428 Orchard Lane, So. St Paul, MN 55075.
Old Business
Elections
Nominations are open for Treasurer (half-term, one year), Secretary,
Director, and Membership Chair. Voting will be at the March meeting. So far,
we’ve received the following nominations:
• Director – Rick Wawrzyniak
• Treasurer – Phil Ward
• Secretary – Chuck Barsness
• Membership Chair – John Jones
Please send additional
nominations via email or US Postal Mail to the Chapter Secretary so they
arrive before the March meeting:
• Val Schwandt
• 101 8th Ave NE
• Kasson, MN 55944
• secretary@ehridersclub.com
Membership Gift – Each year, members get a gift from the Chapter. This
year we’re looking at a black hat with an X & Wing logo. Mike Hamann is
continuing his investigation.
New Business
Mike Hamann showed an engraved wood Excelsior plaque. Contact Mike if
you want one made.
Rally 2006
Considering the number of meals and the brewery tour, the Rally
registration fee is $35 per person advance and $40 per person onsite.
Recognizing that some of the Rally attendees can’t make it to the full
Rally, we will have a daily registration option this year. It is $15 per
person per day.
Full registration will include the 2006 Rally pin. Daily registrants can
purchase the pin.
Hotel and camping information is nearly complete and will be posted on
the website soon.
Northstar Power Sports has been sold to Brian Berhow and has moved to
2120 Consul St in Albert Lea. Brian was part of the old Northstar and
continues to support the Chapter and the Rally.
The Poker Run on Friday will cost $5 per player. As in the past, the
whole pot will go to the winner.
There will be a tour of Schell’s Brewery in New Ulm as part of the
Friday Poker Run. At 11:30 half the participants will tour while the other
half has lunch and at 12:30, the groups will swap. The tour costs $2 per
person with a $25 minimum. The Chapter will pay the tour fee.
We believe the Cancer Walk at the fairgrounds will occur Friday evening.
A contingent will attend and represent the Chapter and Rally attendees.
The Bike Show will be from 3 to 5 pm.
Sturgis
John Jones will be set up in
Beulah.
We would like to organize some type
of meal at Greg Forsberg’s.
Next Meeting
The next meeting is March 19, 1:00 PM, at
John’s Repair in LeSueur MN.