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KANSAS STATE MEETING MINUTES from June 25, 2006 Meeting was called to order by Maggie Prewett State Director. Maggie first welcomed everyone and then thanked everyone for attending the meeting and the Trike-In. She asked for feedback of the event and did not receive complaints other than the facilities for showers. New business consisted of a discussion of the upcoming state trike-in. Updates were given by Dan Seely on the Trike Frame door prize. It was asked to clarify just what it would include and Dan stated he was going to add a transmission and brakes to the frame so it with Bob Sallee’s motor would be almost a complete trike. Basically it would need seats and wiring and finish work. Dan also stated he had paperwork to accompany the frame. Bob Sallee reported the VW engine was a 1600 cc. He brought the engine to the meeting for everyone to see and then sent it home with Wayne Eck so it could meet up with the frame!! Sarah Eck polled the group on their thoughts of being in a parade during the state trike-in. The consensus of the group was positive so Sarah will get the information needed to make that happen. The parade is scheduled for 10 am Aug 12 in Halstead, KS. A discussion was also held about getting the word out to area folks. John Starks suggested contacting the local radio stations and thought they had events they gave for no cost. He also stated a classified in the Rural Messenger was Free. Sarah stated that she had the event running in the Wichita on Wheels page of the Sunday Wichita Eagle and would look into the other local papers. Sarah then brought up the awards for the State Trike-In. She reported that she had been looking at medals as a possible alternative to trophies, plaques or certificates. These medals would come with a Key Chain and be engraved. It would only be a few dollars more apiece than the framed certificates though would order two years worth to make up the minimum order. Everyone was in favor of trying something different so Sarah will check in Wichita for what is available. Maggie then called on Jr. Hester, Asst. State Director and Region 2 Director and Jr. stated. “I have nothing to say!” Maggie made a special request that this be included in the meeting minutes because she never knew Jr. to have nothing to say!! ( We Love You, Jr.!!) Maggie then adjourned the meeting with the announcement that the next meeting would be in August at the State Trike-In. Meeting minutes on 12/03/05 Clarence Bailey here, Well to start, we had our state meeting on 12/03/05, also a great Christmas Party. Now as far as the meeting, it was short and sweet. We voted to elect officers for a three-year term. We discussed changing state trike-in date, and will have more on dates later. Jr. Hester discussed some BTW bylaws, which was short and sweet also. By the way, to an uneducated person such as me, it was very confusing! Others also told me they were also confused. But now going back to the party: I personally had a ball as well as everyone else I saw. It was loads of fun. No strangers—and everybody was having a great time. Gifts, snacks, food, out of this world! Dinner was fit for a royal family. Atmosphere was bubbling over fun and camaraderie. There was a DJ—had great music, but I had never heard of and never want to again. Ricky Nelson doing and singing Hank Williams, Sr.. 4 Thumbs down on that one! The Moose Lodge was really a great host. Also I want to say—and I’m sure all present will agree that Maggie, Tony, Sarah and Wayne plus others. I’m sorry I didn’t get all their names, did a superb job on everything. On a side note, presents were exchanged through a game, a little tough to explain. But again, more loads of fun. (I would really like to know if there was a DVD Player in that box that everyone wanted!) Gifts ranged from tools to fake boobs! (Yes, Gerald—your fake boobs!!) (Something for everyone) If you missed the party, you missed a great party. I can’t wait till next year. Again thanks to Maggie, Tony, Sarah, Wayne and all the others that contributed. Will be still Riding, but not bearing it. State Meeting August 28, 2005 Maggie Prewett, State Director, called meeting to order. Maggie thanked everyone for coming and everyone who helped to make the State Trike-In a successful event. Maggie polled the membership present on whether they wanted to again have the same event next year. All present approved of the event and Maggie stated she would get the date set for next years event and notify everyone. New business under discussion was the Ks State Chapter. It was explained that this was a chapter that a charter was issued for 3 yrs ago with the membership being those who subscribed to the state newsletter. Notice was given at the June state meeting that this issue would be addressed at the August state meeting. Notice was given in the State newsletter that a vote would be taken at the August state meeting. Items of discussion included the fear that the state history would be lost with the adoption of this chapter as the State Chapter. It would of basically started with Director Sonny Suskey and the past directors history would be lost. Wayne Eck gave an explanation of the development of this chapter as provided by past director Sonny Suskey. Sarah Eck pointed out that this chapter was began per the direction of past Nat directors from California and that now that Jim and Lady have the directorship back the directions have changed. A motion was made by Dan Seely to abolish the Ks State Chapter and seconded by Ish Deel. Further discussion reminded everyone that this would also do away with all of the by law changes that were voted on several years ago. It was also pointed out that the only votes that would count on this were those who subscribe to the newsletter. Maggie stated that the chapter could not be abolished if there was even one vote that dissented. Vote was called by Maggie and carried with 19 votes yea and 0 votes nay. Discussion then proceeded regarding the state newsletter. It was general consensus that the members wanted to keep a newsletter. Sarah Eck was asked if she would be willing to continue the newsletter. She stated that she would. A motion was made by Tony Prewett to continue the newsletter and seconded by Dan Seely. Vote was called and passed by 21 votes yea and 0 votes nay. Sarah also reminded the folks that the $4 assessment that had been in place for the newsletter was not always paid by the whole membership and that the newsletter was often used as a vehicle to notify everyone of the upcoming events etc and the information needed to go to the whole membership. She pointed out that cost for the newsletter was about $1.60 per issue for materials and postage with all the labor and equipment to put it together being donated. It was suggested that possibly just a membership fee for Kansas could be assessed to all Ks members vs. a subscription fee. A motion was made by Kenny Flower to adopt a $5 per year membership fee with a second by Bill Ackley and several others. Dick Robison state treasurer also discussed the bookkeeping nightmare of people paying their newsletter dues at various times during the year. He suggested this membership fee be assessed every January 1 with payment due every January 15th to simplify the bookkeeping. Motion was amended to include this stipulation. Maggie Prewett called vote and it was unanimously approved by 21 votes. Discussion was called for regarding the award certificates given out at the Trike-In and whether the group liked this award type or preferred the more costly trophy. General discussion was the more cost effective certificate was liked. Ed Niesluchowski suggested that Ks BTW have a seal made to emboss the certificates and make them official Ks State Awards. Maggie appointed Dan Seely to check on a seal and the cost as he stated he knew someone who made them. Maggie Prewett announced that the State Treasurer would be stepping down due to work commitments not allowing him the time to do his job. Dick then took the floor stating that it was not due to being upset with BTW in any way that was driving his decision but just lack of time as his job had grown and become just too large for him to do justice to the job. He suggested that Sarah Eck be reappointed as treasurer of the organization as she had the job previously. Sarah asked Dick if he would consider keeping the job of treasurer if she were to volunteer to be his helper in keeping track of the books. She stated she felt his input was very important and that he was an asset to the organization, and if it were just the bookkeeping, she would be glad to support him with a computer generated set of books. Dick stated he would stay as treasurer with her support. He also stated he would like to add her name to the check book so that she could act on his behalf in this when required and also to have two people on the account as the safe thing to do. General discussion was this was a good plan and a motion was made to put Sarah on the checking account with treasurer Dick Robison by Dick Robison, seconded by Kenny Flower and voted called by Maggie Prewett with 21 yea and 0 nay. Discussion was then moved that the # of state meetings had also been abolished with the abolishment of the chapter and also term limits for officers. Jr. Hester volunteered to research this issue within the National by-laws and at the next state meeting report on this issue and make a motion at that time on these issues. Maggie stated that this would be tabled until the next meeting and brought up then as old business. Maggie Prewett then recognized some special supporters of the trike in who offered extra help with presentation of some t-shirts. Kathleen Lovell for donation of equipment to print our newsletter and flyers, Cathy Peek for her support and help with food and cooking supper and breakfast, Ed Niesluchowski for his clean up efforts and any other thing we could think of for him to do, Jody Guillick for her help with clean up. BTW thanks all these efforts. Meeting was then adjourned with advice that all would be notified by newsletter of the next event/meeting. Those in attendance were: Maggie Prewett, Tony Prewett, Dan Seely, Kenny Flower, Albert Suskey, Donna Suskey,Wayne Eck, Sarah Eck, Roy Peek, Cathy Peek, Richard Robison, Ed Niesluchowski, Jody Guillick, Mr. Guillick, Bob Sallee, Veda Sallee, Junior Hester, Debra Hester, Gerald Grunden, Jerry (Ish) Deel, Bill Ackley & Retta Waite
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