January Newsletter

SECRETARY’S REPORT

FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES January 4th, 2009
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY

President Jim Murphy opened meeting @ 3:01 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny
There were 15 officers & 14 members present, 1 guest Doc Jones


Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No

Our left over gift certificates from Christmas for Kids were sold @ the meeting

Auction items for State Seminar are a pub table & chairs for State Pac. A wine rack with glasses for Fed Pac

570 kids taken care of this year

Outstanding Service award was given to Jason & Candy Opolony in the form of free 1 year membership

Achievement award goes to Brad & Dawn Williams

There were keys found @ the X-mas for Kids party Contact Mama Rose if you lost some

Georgia won the ticket drawing @ the end of the meeting

Monthly drawing winner is Melinda Phelps



Motions for new business

Motion to put ads in the Shoppers Weekly, Breeze, and Salem Times Commoner for Thank You’s. ¼ page

Motion: Mama Jojo
Second: Tim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No


Motion not to go on Haley’s Hope run

Motion: Tim
Second: Darren
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No


Motion for $300.00 to go to State Public Relations from our drawing money

Motion: Tim
Second: Kim
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

Motion to close the meeting @ 4:50pm

Motion: Tim
Second: Harold
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No

PRODUCTS
HAPPY NEW YEAR, FREEDOM RIDERS!
THERE ARE GOING TO BE SOME CHANGES MADE IN PRODUCTS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
I AM WORKING ON MAKING THINGS A LITTLE EASIER ON ALL OF US.
I WILL BE SENDING OUT A NEW PRICE LIST & HOPEFULLY SOME NEW DESIGNS & PRODUCTS
KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THE WEBSITE & I WILL SHOUT AT YOU & LET YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING OR EMAIL ME(nanarose@frontiernet.net) OR CALL ME AT 432-7204 OR 315-7653.
NEW THINGS FOR THE FREEDOM RIDERS IN THE NEW YEAR.
SEE YA RIDIN’,
ROSE


SAFETY & EDUCATION
WINTER TIME WITH SPRING COMING UP.
COLD NIGHTS & WARM DAYS, WARM ENOUGH TO GET THE BIKE OUT.
But one of the most hazardous times of the year for motorcyclists..
First main problem is road conditions. Sweating & moisture conditions can change at every shadow. Shadows of building, trees, ect. can change the road surface as much as 4 to 5 times in a city block.
Iron & steel rails & manhole covers can be as slick as ice. Steel expansion joints at the end of bridges can be as bad as any other. Some of these are even at an angle to your direction of travel. “VERY DANGEROUS!”
Salt, sand & cinder deposits have been used at intersections. This material can cause your feet to slip when you put them down. Each corner can be different.
If you decide to ride, remember automobile drivers are not used to seeing motorcycles. They will not be looking for you. It is up to you to stay visible & aware of what is around you along with all road conditions.
So if you decide to ride try not to over react on your stopping & turning maneuvers.
STAY SOBER, STAY ALERT, STAY SAFE.
I care about each & everyone of you & I don’t want to lose anyone.
RIDE SAFE, RIDE SMART,
BOB

President’s Corner
I would like to welcome all our new members and say welcome back to all the renewals. We are so close to having 500 members. I can’t wait!!!
Thanks to everyone who came to our New Years Day Polar Run. I had a great time and I hope everyone else did too. We are going to several runs just for fun this year. Fletcher is working on our activities schedule for the year. We will get it to you ASAP. We do have the Broomstick pool tournament scheduled for January 31st, 2009 at Banks Bowl. I hope to see you at all our upcoming events.
Ride safe- Ride free
MiMi


BROOMSTICK POOL TOURNAMENT
Saturday, January 31st, 2009 @
BANKS BOWL
CENTRALIA IL
Sign-up at 1O:00 A.M -12:00 P.M
Tournament starts at 12:00 P.M
Fee: $10.00 per person
Straight “8” Ball Double Elimination
Brooms provided by Freedom Riders
1st place: TROPHY/$50.00
2nd place: TROPHY/$25.00
3rd place: T-SHIRT

FOOD PROVIDED
FREE HOT DOGS AND CHILI