A.B.A.T.E. of Arkansas District 9 February 1,2000 Minutes

Meeting was called to order at 7:05pm.

Minutes read by Keith DuPriest. Motion made, seconded, carried, to accept the minutes as read.

Treasurer's report read by Russell Rowe. Motion made, seconded, carried to accept Treasurer's report as read.

Discussed ABATE District 9 patches. These will be identical to logo design approved last month, except the part reading "Est. 2000" will be eliminated, as requested by State Board. Patches will be 12" wide and 9" tall. First source has quoted us these at $18.00 each for quantity of 30, or $13.50 each for 50. Also awaiting pricing info from another source.

Discussed MSF riding school offerings for this year. Dates are set for March 11-12, May 6-7, July 15-16, September 23-24, and October 14-15. In each case, the first day (Saturday) will be for taking the MSF-sanctioned Experienced Rider course, which includes classroom session and range (riding) testing, and satisfies all requirements for the ERC certificate. On Sundays, instructors will offer an optional (non-MSF) Advanced Riders Course to all interested, for additional charge. All classes will be held in Magnolia, Ark. For more info, contact Jay Brown (870/234-0440) or Carl Burdine (8770/234-9062).

Discussed plans to meet at the Travel Center (in Magnolia) at 10am Sunday, February 6th heading to Little Rock for the ABATE District 1 Bike Show/Swap Meet.

Discussed Mardi Gras Party (Free Spirits M/C) in Shreveport, coming up later this month; also the Louisiana State HOG Rally, coming up in March.

Discussed Magnolia Blossom Festival/ABATE District 9 Bike Show, coming up in May. Have been given permission to use full lentgh of parking lot where we've had the show for the last 2 year, giving us about twice as much useable area as before. This should allow us space to accommodate over 100 bikes, if needed.

Year 2000 ABATE district 9 Officer Election results:

President: James Whitefield

Vice President: Bubba Whittemore

Secretary/Newsletter Editor: Keith DuPriest

Treasurer: Waylon Brown

Road Capt./Sgt.-At-Arms: Jay Brown

Asst. Road Captian: Joe Bunner

Public Relations/Art Design (2): Russell Rowe and Dale Cox

Historian: Bill Norris

State Board delegates: Jay Brown and Joe Bunner, and Thomas Green-alternate

Discussed Sharon Wiggs' request that we have at least 3 state board delegates, and preferably one alternate per delegate. Discussed making Thomas Green a full delegate, and nominating Tom Manning, Patrick Peace, and June Brown as alternates. Motion was made by Mike Loe, seconded by Jay Brown. Motion approved.

Discussed checking into ROT (Republic of Texas) Biker Rally dates, and inquiring about getting reservations again this year.

Recognized Thomas Gray, from Monticello, as a new member, and also accepted new membership applicatoin from Terry McWilliams, Magnolia.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm.