SECRETARY’S REPORT
FREEDOM RIDERS
CHAPTER MINUTES July 12, 2009
SUBMITTED BY ANGIE “PUDDLES” POND SECRETARY
President Mimi Hawkins opened meeting @ 3:04 pm
Meeting began with the Pledge of allegiance started by Donny Pond
There were 13 officers & 14 members present, 1 guest
Minutes accepted from last month
All in favor- Yes
Any Opposed- No
We received a Thank You from Donny & Angie Pond for the card and flowers for the passing of Donny’s Step Dad
We also received two Thank You cards from Murray’s Parents Association for our donation & all we do for them
Our prayers go out to John Groff for a speedy recovery
Jennifer Broadhurst benefit July 25th Sign up 11 -12 @ Mannings
Jamie Lane won our monthly drawing
Thank you to Darren Thompson’s daughter for drawing for us @ the end of the meeting
Our sign up for Boogie will be @ the Red Dog from 11 – 12 Becky’s closed down
Friends of Freedom Award goes to Blind Date this month
Biker Farm September 12th meet @ The Downtown Lounge we will leave by 10am
Chapter 27 took our challenge of the MRM they donated a total of $500.00. Tabled until after Boogie
Motions for new business
Motion to put a flyer for Boogie in the State paper for 2 months, ½ page for $150.00. First month flyer 2nd month flyer and map
Motion: Tim Tucker
Second: Connie Murphy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion for $200.00 for potshots 2 rings and 50/50 Friday night
Motion: Jim Murphy
Second: Robert Groff
All in favor: Yes
Any Opposed: No
Motion for the $300.00 to go to Pac this month
Motion: Connie Murphy
Second: Tim Star
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to put an ad in the Annual Drug Education Enforcement Safety Calendar, single ad $95.00
Motion: Kim Houser
Second: Jim Murphy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to become a gold sponsor for the Shriners run, $250.00
Motion: Kim Houser
Second: Connie Murphy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to move the M.A.D run to July 11th
Motion: Karen Austin
Second: JoJo Cole
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to purchase a digital recorder for our meetings
Motion: Lyle Huffstutler
Second: Connie Murphy
All in favor: Yes
Any opposed: No
Motion to not set the $300.00 a month to go to State, instead decide where we need it each month (monthly drawing)
Motion: Bob Vensel
Second: NA
All in favor: No
Any opposed: Yes
President’s Corner
One of our members, John Groff had a serious motorcycle accident in Urbana, Illinois. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and Terri. Get well soon buddy!!!!
Freedom Riders now have 511 members. We are the 3rd biggest Chapter in the state. Great job!!!!
Our Back to School Summer Spectacular went great. Special thanks to Blind Date. You guys rock! Also Rose Vensel , Chris Winkler and Popcorn Princess LuLu. Everyone had a great time!!! We are really going to make a lot of backpacks this year. Thanks so much!!
Our membership appreciation day was plagued by bad weather but the participants never got wet. Great job Kim and Carol Houser. You guys worked your butts off and it is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much to Slo Joes and staff for taking such good care or us. Congratulations to Monie Brown Our Lady Freedom Rider and all the bike show winners. Hope to see you all come out to our upcoming events.
Ride Safe- Ride Free,
MiMi
PRODUCTS
HEY, GUYS. IT IS PAC RUN TIME.
I WILL BE THERE WITH PAC RUN SHIRTS ON FRIDAY. GET YOURS EARLY FOR THE PAC RUN ON SATURDAY.
I WILL ALSO HAVE ALL OUR OTHER PRODUCTS THERE. I HAVE OUR CHAPTER PATCHES, LONG SLEEVE SHIRTS, TEE SHIRTS, DECALS, HATS, GLASSES, CUP COOLIES, & OTHER STATE PRODUCTS.
HOODIES ARE ON ORDER & WILL BE AVAILABLE IN 2 WEEKS. IF YOU NEED A SPECIAL SIZE OR COLOR PLEASE CONTACT ME OR ORDER AT THE PAC RUN.
SEE YA RIDIN’,
ROSE
P.S. WE WANT TO THANK OUR FREEDOM RIDER FAMILY (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) FOR BEING THERE WHEN WE HAD A TREE FALL ON OUR HOUSE. EVERYONE’S HELP WAS GREATLY APPRECIATED. HAVING AN EXTENDED FAMILY LIKE WE HAVE HAS REALLY BEEN GREAT. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. THANKS FOR MAKING US FEEL SO CARED ABOUT.
BACK TO SCHOOL
GREAT JOB, FREEDOM RIDERS!
THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP & SUPPORT WE GOT FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE SUMMER SPECTACULAR FOR OUR BACK-2-SCHOOL PROGRAM. YOU GUYS ROCK!
THANKS TO SONIC DRIVE IN FOR DONATING THE FOOD , TOM’S PRICED RIGHT FOR HELP WITH THE SODA, EXPERT TIRE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION, LEETRONICS, WDML, & THE BIGGEST THANKS TO BLIND DATE FOR MAKING IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO DO THIS. THERE IS SUCH A GREAT NEED FOR THESE CHILDREN TO RECEIVE OUR HELP.
WE RAISED $890.25 CLEAR TO PURCHASE ALL THE SUPPLIES WE NEED. WITH THIS AMOUNT WE CAN PURCHASE EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR MORE CHILDREN THIS YEAR.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR HELP THAT CHRIS & I RECEIVED & A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY “POPCORN PRINCESS”(MY GRANDDAUGHTER) LINDSEY(LULU) FOR POPPING ALL THE POPCORN & HELPING WITH CUSTOMERS EVEN THOUGH SHE HAD WORKED ALL DAY BABY-SITTING. THANK YOU LULU.
I WILL LET EVERYONE KNOW AS SOON AS I GET THE SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL HOW MANY CHILDREN WE WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THIS YEAR.
THANKS EVERYONE,
ROSE & CHRISG
