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*** January 3, 2011 Chapter Meeting *** (Turtle's in Shakopee)
- - - Chapter News - - -
- Rob volunteered to report on MRF to the chapter. Thanks, Rob!
- Kurt volunteered to look for and consolodate information on a chapter tent to be used for the Rally. Thanks, Kurt!
- Michelle volunteered to head up the chapter Fund Raiser committee. Thanks, Michelle!
- Committee meetings for the Fund Raiser will begin at the February meeting 1/2 hour before the regular meeting (committee at 6:30).
- We voted to renew our Sustaining Membership in MRF.
- We are looking to update the Tri-County web site. Please let Monte know if you have any recommendations. We hope to have something up in a few months.
- Ron shared that for the State Rally, he is looking for someone to head up Security and Sponsorship.
- Nominations for chapter officers were accepted. We will continue to accept nominations at the February and March meetings, then will vote for Chapter (and State) officers at the March meeting.
- Gerry will schedule a hay ride for late February. More information to follow at the February meeting (and noted here).
- We are going to support an Experienced Rider Course (ERC) this summer! Frank is checking to see if we can schedule July 7 for the class. More to follow.
- - - ABATE News - - -
- Bikerday registration is open now - go to the MN Abate web site to register.
- If you CAN'T make Bikerday, you can send a letter! See the SAMPLE LETTER
- Legislative Focus - Our focus this year is on the increased penalties bill. This will add a gross misdemeanor as a sentencing option for judges between the current misdemeanor and felony options
- - - Coming Activities - - -
!!! CHANGE TO THE FEBRUARY MEETING !!!
>>Because of caucuses on February 7, we are considering moving our February meeting the Thursday before, on Thursday February 2. This page will update the meeting notice when it is firmed up.
- Board of Directors meeting at St. Cloud - January 21, 2012
- Bikerday at the Capitol - February 8, 2012
- Chapter Hay Ride - TBD in Feb
- ABATE University - April 27-29
- Experienced Rider Course (TENTATIVE) - July 7
- State Rally - August 24-26
*** December 6, 2011 Chapter Meeting *** (Turtle's in Shakopee)
- If you missed the December meeting, you missed a fun time. In addition to the White Elephant gift exchange and shared treats, we had several of Turtle's pizzas!
- - - ABATE News - - -
- Bikerday registration is open now - go to the MN Abate web site to register.
- If you CAN'T make Bikerday, you can send a letter! See the SAMPLE LETTER
- Legislative Focus - Our focus this year is on the increased penalties bill. This will add a gross misdemeanor as a sentencing option for judges between the current misdemeanor and felony options
- - - Chapter News - - -
- We need a volunteer to report what is going on at the national level during chapter meetings. If you want to provide the MRF report, let us know!
- We will be purchasing a tent for our chapter site at the State Rally, since Goggles' bit the dust. Speak up if you have an idea on what we can get.
- We renewed our commitment to the Adopt-a-Highway program
- We renewed our web page
- Nominations for chapter officers will start at the January meeting
- Gerry is planning to schedule another hay ride this winter (with real hay this year)!
- - - Coming Activities - - -
- Next chapter meeting January 3, 2012
- Board of Directors meeting at St. Cloud - January 21, 2012
- Bikerday at the Capitol - February 8, 2012
- Chapter Hay Ride - TBD in Feb
- ABATE University - April 27-29
- State Rally - August 24-26
*** November 1, 2011 Chapter Meeting *** (Turtle's in Shakopee)
Reminder again - Bikerday At The Capitol is February 8, 2011. Mark your calendars!
News:
- ABATE U lineup is firming up. Reserve your room now! April 27-29
- BOD will be held Janary 21 at St. Cloud
- Rally will be 1 week earlier for 2012 - August 24-26
- Our focus this year is on the increased penalties bill. This will add a gross misdemeanor as a sentencing option for judges between the current misdemeanor and felony options
- MN now offers vehicle interlock for first time DUI with 0.16 BAC or above or second offense. No options currently exist for motorcycles
Next (December 6) meeting:
- The chapter will purchase pizza for the meeting
- We will again have a White Elephant Gift Exchange - bring one / get one!
- All are invited to bring cookies / brownies / etc. to share
Other News:
- MNPAC sends thanks to Tri-County for our contributions from the fund raiser
- Tent discussion next month
*** October 4, 2011 Chapter Meeting ***
Chapter meeting was held back at Turtle's in Shakopee
Reminder - Bikerday At The Capitol is February 8, 2011. Mark your calendars!
Minnesota Safety Advisory Committee is being restructured as an Advisory Task Force - not a good thing, will probably have less impact
Increased Penalties Bill - SF201
- More groups are signing on to the increased penalties bill - We are gaining momentum
- It is important to call your senator for support of SF201
- The bill needs to be pulled from the table in the Senate, amended to include injury/crippling and get passed.
Other News:
We will have a discussion regarding our gambling license in January - to apply for it or to hold off
Fund Raiser - good attendance this year, all had a good time
Roadside Pickup - 9 showed up, we are done for the year! Thanks to Paul and Gerry for pulling this together!
American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) - "Rights, Riding, Racing"
Rights - National, State, & Local
Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) National Motorcyclist Rights
Motorcyclists Matter - Right-of-Way Violations & Motorcycle Safety
Justice For All. - focus the public’s attention on inadequate sentencing of drivers who seriously injure or kill motorcyclists, and to push for laws with tougher penalties when motorists’ traffic offenses or criminal actions result in death or serious injury.
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