ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
February 13, 2004 --- Four Points Sheraton, Indianapolis, IN

Executive Director Jay Jackson opened the meeting at 7:15 pm by leading everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Region 00 – Teresa Bodle; Region 01- Al Putman, Ken Boyer; Region 02 – Jeff Willingham, Doug Kreag; Region 3 – Roger “Twister” Mitchell; Region 04 – Steve Madary, Chuc Hunter; Region 05 – Anna Davis; Region 06 - Bob Sipes; Region 07 – Joe “Rico” Riley, John Noyes, Dennis Tyger; Region 09 – Tom Buchanan; Region 10 – Lenny Stancombe; Region 11 – Carol Poe, James “Iggy” Hignite; Region 12 – Tim Iltzsch (arrived later); Region 13 – Eugene Abbott; Judy McMillan – Ad Com, Bob Dillon, Gino Johnson – Ad Com, Rod Taylor – ABATE Legal Services, De Dillon, Mary Walton, Kim Tyger. (Region 8 was absent)

ITEM #1 – Doug Taylor of Habitat for Humanity addressed the board on his organization. They are having a state Bicycle Tour and would like to see members of ABATE come out and support the event. Jay Jackson stated that this would be good since it is during motorcycle safety month. Information was handed out. Doug can be reached at 765-449-8900.

Marc Falsetti addressed the board on any questions concerning the Hoosier Motorcyclist. Q&A followed.

ITEM #2 – Jay asked De if the she had received any comments on the December/end of year financials. She stated having answered a few questions by individuals. De reminded the board that in the current financials, all entities are included in Inc. Q&A on the new financials followed.

(Motion #1)

ITEM #3 – Jay asked for questions on the January minutes. No questions had been received at the state office. (Motion #2)

ITEM #4 - Lone Wolf addressed the board and gave out packets on restructuring and renaming the BBB program. A committee was set up to assist him. Al Puttman, Bob Dillon, and Tom Buchanan will sit on this committee. (Motion #3)

Debbie Archer of ABATE Products handed out the price list for T-shirts. Q&A followed.

ITEM #5 – Jay presented a newspaper article on BINGO monitoring. He stated that the Freedom Hall stage will begin construction Tuesday, February 18. It is to be completed by Friday. Also, we have received bids on sound equipment that we are looking into. Jay spoke with Jeff Stevens of Bloomington Harley-Davidson concerning the Boogie Bike Raffle. They are offering about a $1500 savings on an Ultra Classic. $10,000 night at Freedom Hall netted about $24,000.

ITEM #6 – Judy McMillan presented the Ad Com report. They would like any suggestions for changes or additions to by-laws submitted by March 1st. You can fax comments to Judy @ (812)885-8033.

Judy reminded everyone of the situation in Region 10 from last board meeting. Connie Henderson, the person involved in the situation, then presented her side to the board. Lenny followed with his statements. Questions followed. (Motion #4)

ITEM #7 – Jay gave the MSD News Brief (Attached). Sign up for classes will begin on February 26th at 3:00 pm at the Motorcycle Expo in Indpls. Classes should be posted on the web site by 4:00 that afternoon. Remember that you cannot actually “register” online. You can fill out the form, print it off, and mail it in with your payment.

Jay discussed the MSF comments at the Senate Hearing. Jay is going to California March 17th to attend the MSF board meeting. He is going to address the AMA board meeting tomorrow on this issue. He will advise the board if any action is necessary.

Tom Wyld resigned from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. They are accepting resumes. Other members have stepped up to help with his position until he has been replaced. Beverly Waters of the DC office has also resigned.

Two months ago, the HMC and other magazines published the MSF article asking if Riders Education really works. They have received numerous responses and would appreciate more. They will be able to use these letters in the future to express the effectiveness of motorcycle safety.

TEA is up for being reauthorized. Jay is not sure how successful this will be with the primaries and budget issues. He will let us know.

Locally, SB395 has passed the Senate and is now in the House. We support this bill as amended. In the House it has been amended to include 4-wheel ATV titling.

Results of ABATE Day at the State House were distributed.

Motorcycle Riders Foundation has asked if we would be interested in hosting the 2006 Meeting of the Minds. This year’s meeting is in St. Louis, September 23-26. Jay would like us to have a strong showing. The 2005 Meeting of the Minds will be held in Little Rock, AR September 22-25.

ITEM #8 – Chuc Hunter presented the ABATE LINC Renovation packet. Jay expects to appoint him as Director of the LINC program with Wyatt Poppe as a Co-Director. Question and answer period followed. The board expressed a vote of confidence in Jay’s choice for Director.

ITEM #9 – Jay commended Bill and Bob for doing a great job at the property. We are still looking into renting out the property to different organizations. We will remain selective in this. We have purchased a bulldozer for the property. Region 4 is still working on the bridge. They hope to have it taken care of by spring. Regions can go down and work on the property. They need to coordinate with Bill or Bob. If you need something done that Bob and Bill can do for you, please let them know. All projects need to be completed by June 4th. Region 6 has volunteered to do trail clean-up. Jay will coordinate it with DIRT.

ITEM #10 – Awards Banquet is tomorrow. Please use discretion when carrying beverages. We will have a hospitality room where you can carry in your own beverages.

ITEM #11 – Bill McKinley addressed the Board on the Tour Books. Each region still needs to donate $100. He will have a column in the HMC. Iggy has photo albums for tour book pictures if we still want them. Questions and answers followed.

The State Office looked into the 20+ year members. We currently have 318 members. We will continue looking into a way to acknowledge these members. It isn’t feasible to give Charter/Lifetime membership cards. Discussion followed.

Gino Johnson addressed the Board to remind them of the need to send all funds through the state office. ABATE cannot give funds to its members. Discussion followed.

ITEM #12 – We need to have a Boogie meeting at the property. The April Board meeting will be held there on the 17th of the month at 12:00 pm. We will have a pitch in. ABATE will provide the meat.

Boogie entertainment committee consists of Andrea Maetschke, Tim Iltzsch, and Jeff Willingham. They will be an advisory committee. We have submitted an offer to Ted Nugent. The offer is only good till March. REO Speedwagon may still be an option. Discussion followed.

President of the Lawrence County Commissioners, Janie Chenault, is running for a seat in the House of Representatives.

De Dillon has vehicle registrations if you want to pick them up. You must know the VIN # or last years plate number to pick these up.

Jay stated the need for Miracle Ride T-shirt sponsors. The cost is $300. However, don’t jeopardize your events by over utilizing businesses in your area. ABATE was presented with an award to recognize our commitment to the organization.

John Noyes asked about ID’s for region directors. We will continue looking into this. (Action Item)

Rico Riley asked if anyone would be able to help out Red Wolf Sanctuary in Southern Indiana. They were shut down for minor infractions such as fences being too short.

Teresa Bodle presented her regions idea to give a free pass to an event to those taking a safety course. Discussion followed. (Action Item)

Names submitted for LCRP roads:

Charlie Carrier
Spacey Dave Dills
Ron “Mule” Music
Sonny Michaels
Cliff Varlan
Swanny Hill
Copperhead Road (Region 9)
Knucklehead
Pan Head
1903
Twin Cam
Evo
If you didn’t bring names please have them at next board meeting.

(Motion #5)

Respectfully Submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

#1 – Motion made by Rico Riley and seconded by Twister to approve the December/Year end financials. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

#2 – Motion made by Rico Riley and seconded by Tim Iltzsch to approve the January minutes. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

#3 – Motion made by Anna Davis and seconded by Twister to retire the “BBB” title. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

#4 – Motion made by Carol Poe and seconded by Rico Riley to reinstate Connie Henderson’s membership. Reg 10 abstained. All others voted in favor. Motion carried.

#5 – Motion made by Rico Riley and seconded by Twister to adjourn the meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.