Tom, Steve, John (and wife Linda), Mike, Duane (and wife Rita), and me. That's a 60% turnout again! Today's guest was Dane Nelsen, the Wisconsin representative to the GLRC.
Meeting was called to order at 0919 by President Roberts. Roll was taken.
Secretary's report presented. Treasurer's report was unavailable as the treasurer was unable to attend.
Old business - Vests - I brought along the four vests that were in storage at my house. Three of the four are in possession of new members in need of vests. A price for said vests hasn't been set yet, but I plan on calling the former owner of two of the three vests to make a reasonable offer. I haven't checked on prices of "new" leather vests of this style from Jamin' Leather (at least not yet); I should really do that.
Old business - WI IV Safety officer - because we're not as big or as active as we used to be, we were undecided as to whether or not it was necessary to fill this post - unless someone wanted to volunteer. We feel we do a pretty good job of policing our own, so to speak. OD nominated Domke (in his absence) for the position of Wisconsin IV Safety Officer, seconded by Oosterhouse. Motion passes. Dane gave a report about the "Five-Zero" program spearheaded by WI XVIII. Can't wait to learn more about it.
New business - discussed the calendar of events, including the cabin weekend at the Dudzinske's. Wally wasn't in attendance this morning, unfortunately, to participate in the conversation (glad to hear the plumbing is fixed, though).
New business - A WI IV ride? Tom mentioned possibly riding to Dubuque again, not necessarily to go on the paddleboat supper cruise. Dane commented about the recruiting potential of scenic chapter rides, and suggested Sunday brunch rides (like WI VI used to hold) from a central location.
New business - recruitment - Mike has a coworker that is interested in signing with our chapter, and we're going to need him. Karl hasn't renewed his membership with the chapter this year, and hasn't responded to correspondence from chapter officers. Dane says that the motorcycle component of the Torch Run for Special Olympics is actually one of the state's biggest and best recruiting events.
Open floor - no new business
Next chapter meeting April 11th, which will either be a week after the Fool's 100, or a week before the rescheduled Fool's 100. Here's to spring!
Paul H. Oosterhouse
Secretary/Webmaster, WI IV