ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
February 18, 2005 --- Ramada Inn, Lebanon, IN

Executive Director Jay Jackson opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:10 pm . Those present were: Region 00 – Teresa and Ray Bodle; Region 01 – Al Putman, Ken Boyer; Region 02 – Doug Kreag; Region 03 – Roger Mitchell , Region 04 – Steve Madary ; Region 05 – Anna Davis ; Region 06 – Bob Sipes ; Region 07 – Dennis Tyger , Bill Schoentrup ; Region 08 – Terry Penn ; Region 09 – Tom Buchanan , Rick Meadors; Region 10 – Lenny Stancombe ; Region 11 – James Hignite (arrived late); Region 12- Dave Hawkins ; Region 13 – Eugene Abbott ; Gino Johnson – Ad Com/PSW; Chuc Hunter – LINC; Bill McKinley – Tour; Bob Dillon – LCRP; Carol Poe – Run for the Wall; De Dillon – State Office; Mary Walton – State Office; Kim Tyger – State Office.

ITEM #1: Mary Walton addressed the board to express appreciation for the well wishes, prayers, and monetary donations from individuals.

Carol Poe addressed the board on behalf of the Run for the Wall. They are asking for sponsors to help pay for gas along the way to D.C. Questions followed.

ITEM #2: Review of financials-please ask questions if you don't understand. You should be able explain the financials to the members.

De explained expenses from Fall Seminar and Safety Courses.

No questions were asked by the board.

(Motion 1)

ITEM #3: Kim explained the procedure for approving the minutes. No questions were sent in concerning the November minutes. Therefore, they were approved. Minutes are posted on the web site.

Discussed some issues in region and county minutes. The issue of Regions/County paying for rooms for the Fall Training Seminar and the Awards Banquet was addressed. Regions need to stand behind decisions made by the board. Discussion followed.

ITEM #4: The board discussed donating to the Run for the Wall. Discussion followed. The board did not feel that the organization is in the position to make this donation at this time.

An individual from Two Wheel Philanthropy has approached us to let them ride on our 501 (c) 3 until theirs is approved. After looking into this group more, our attorney and accountant don't think we should get involved.

The 2006 state charity was discussed. (Motion 2)

Directors were asked to monitor the county charity donations in their area. Each county is allowed to do one charity event per year and two major fund raising events for the state per year.

Regional financials were distributed to show how much each area sent to ABATE. Across the state, more money was given out to charities than to our own organization.

ITEM #5: Bingo hall is doing well. The license is due. When we apply for the license, we will also apply for the Boogie Bike raffle. The stage is being utilized for the bingo caller. To bring in entertainment as we had previously discussed, we need to have a sound system. This is a costly expense that we aren't prepared to incur at this time. Gino is working on property tax issues.

ITEM #6: LCRP report-we are working with REMC to erect security lights by the Boogie sign and on the hill. This will eliminate the need for generated light towers on the hill during the boogie. It will also be the first step toward supplying power to the bottoms.

We are looking into leasing an area on the property for a cell phone tower. Iggy is working with a contact on this.

The use of the dirt trails are close to covering the cost of the property at LCRP. Advertising for the trails was discussed. Bob and Bill have distributed brochures from Bedford to Mooresville. The hours at the property may change to open seven days a week.

The timber crew is waiting for the property to dry up so they can get started. They have cleared some of the underbrush.

Region 13 has requested to build a permanent shelter on their area. Discussion followed as to guidelines etc. We will look into property assessment issues concerning taxes before we agree to erect any new buildings. The LCRP board will come up with guidelines for shelter structures.

Shower fund monies are still in the foundation account.

ITEM #7: Boogie finances were discussed. An item of major concern is payroll variances from region to region. The boogie meeting will be on Sunday at 10:00 .

Boogie radio was discussed. Changes are in the works for this year. Tom stated he had received complaints concerning the radio station. Jay will address those concerns to the DJ's this year.

We will work with the COC to come up with some means of determining membership i.e. cards. The COC is a SMRO. Discussion followed as to what is involved in being a SMRO. (Action Item)

Boogie entertainment is not yet finalized. We are working on getting everything finalized so we can promote the event.

ITEM #8: Chuc Hunter gave the LINC report. The legislative directory was passed out to all directors. He discussed ABATE Day at the State House and Kid's Day at the State house (March 10 th ). Discussion on proposed bills (Peggy Welch's helmet bill, gambling to finance the new stadium for the Colts, Superintendent of Public Instruction) followed. TEA (Federal Transportation bill) was discussed.

Jay addressed ABATE Day at the State House. Attendance was up this year. He and Angel from Region 6 met with Rep. Peggy Welch concerning the bicycle helmet bill. A Rep. mentioned using a motorcycle helmet law to kill a bill. Jay advised him that although we appreciate that just to mention helmets causes major concern for legislators, we would as an organization, take action if MC helmets language is introduced.

The relationship we have with Governor Mitch Daniels was discussed. He appears fully supportive of issues concerning motorcycling.

NCOM convention is in May. The board agreed to send Monkey (registration and lodging) provided that he report back to the board to share issues addressed at the convention.

Each region is expected to be a sustaining member of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation. Many are not. We need to correct this. Steve McQueen has been appointed the Motorcycle Riders Foundation Representative for Indiana .

ABATE of Indiana has not sent a presence to DC in at least four years. We would like to send 4-6 people this year. The board did not express any major concerns with this.

ITEM #9: MSD Carmel sight will be running this year. We are still working on getting an Eastside location running this year. Dryer had some zoning issues to address this year. We will be building a privacy fence there in the next month. Registration begins at the Expo (Feb 24-27). IP's will all be conducted at Dryer this year.

Dirt bike class registration will also begin at the Expo. Classes will be at LCRP.

Jay will serve on a panel at the Lifesavers Safety Conference in Charlotte concerning motorcycle training and safety on March 15 th .

MSD has been approached by the BMV to take over motorcycle licensing. The coordinators will be discussing this further at their meeting on Saturday. We expect to finalize this on March 1 st .

May is Motorcycle Safety and Awareness month. Press packets will be available through Tina.

ITEM #10: Gino gave the Advisory Committee report. They discussed financials, Boogie entertainment and the possibility of purchasing more property near LCRP.

Gino & Rod's terms on the Advisory Committee have expired. They have agreed to remain on the board if the Board of Directors would like them to continue. Roger Mitchell nominated Gino. Bob Sipes seconded the nomination. Tom Buchanan nominated Rod. Teresa seconded the nomination. Anna Davis and Putt closed nominations.

(Motion 3)

Judy McMillan has resigned her position on the Advisory Committee. Her term has one full year left. Nominations were opened for a replacement. Mike Seiler was nominated by James Hignite and seconded by Anna. Eugene Abbott nominated Gary Williams; Seconded by Terry Penn . Teresa Bodle nominated Dennis Tyger . Roger Mitchell seconded the nomination.

(Motion 4)

The Executive Director will appoint someone to fill the vacancy until the next board meeting.

ITEM #11: We still need information concerning kids on motorcycles to put in a brochure. North Carolina had a bill introduced requiring kids to be at least 10 years of age riding on a motorcycle.

Rod is working to schedule a meeting with the Marion Co. Prosecutor to discuss last summers road rage resulting in a motorcycle fatality.

Good responses were received about the Fall Seminar. Please submit any suggestions for next year.

The May Agency has transferred individual policies to Atlas Insurance. They will still cover our policies. If you hear of any problems please let us know. This should be a seamless transition.

The May Agency presented their proposals for an AD&D policy for our members. We will return to the initial proposal.

A posthumous lifetime membership for Charter Member Scary McNary was discussed.

(Motion 5)

There is confusion as to what a lifetime membership entitles the bearer to. The board agreed that a lifetime membership awarded by the BOD includes free entry into events including dinners such as the Awards Banquet.

The Honorary Committee was devised to look into some type of benefit for our members that pass. Members of the committee are: Anna Davis , Bob Sipes , and Ken Boyer. They will report at the next board meeting.

The calendar committee will revisit calendars for next year. (Tina McCormick, Chuc Hunter, Al Putman, Rod, and Marc) Jay has been approached by Steve Zimmer of Ohio and ABATE of Michigan .

Bill McKinley spoke to the board concerning passports. They will be available at the Awards Banquet on Saturday between 1-3 pm . 97 completed some portion of the tour this year. 16 free memberships will be awarded.

ITEM #12: Iggy will be the chair for the Meeting of the Minds committee. Tina is the Conference Coordinator. Additional committee members are: Steve McQueen, Teresa Bodle , Jeannie Gould, and Kim Tyger. A handout was passed out to directors with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation guidelines for the conference.

Proposed schedule for the BOD meetings:

April 16 th ; June 18 th at LCRP; Aug 13 th Freedom Hall in Ft. Wayne ; Oct 15 th ; Dec 10 th . Locations and time will be announced.

(Motion 6)

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

#1 Motion made by Dave Hawkins and seconded by Roger Mitchell to approve the October and November financials. Region 10 voted no. Region 11 abstained. Motion carried.

#2 Motion made by Doug Kreag and seconded by Teresa Bodle to vote to retain MDA as the state charity for 2006. Region 00 – no; Region 01- yes; Region 02-yes; Region 03-yes; Region 04 – yes; Region 05 – no;

Region 06 – yes; Region 07 – no; Region 08 – yes; Region 09 – yes; Region 10 – yes; Region 11- no; Region 12 – no; Region 13 – no.

Motion carried (8 yes, 6 no).

#3 Motion made by Roger Mitchell and seconded by Anna Davis to forgo individual ballots to elect Ad Com members. Region 10 voted no. All others voted yes. Motion carried.

#4 Motion made by Al Putman and seconded by Steve Madary to table nominations with regards to the vacancy on the Advisory Committee until next BOD meeting. Region 00 – no; Region 01 – Yes; Region 02 – yes; Region 03 –yes; Region 04 – yes; Region 05 yes; Region 06 – no; Region 07 – no; Region 08 – yes; Region 09 – yes; Region 10 –yes; Region 11 – no; Region 12 – no; Region 13 – abstain. Motion carried. (5 no, 8 yes, 1 abstain)

#5 Motion made by Al Putman and seconded by Roger Mitchell to posthumously make Scary McNary a lifetime member. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

#6 Motion made by James Hignite and seconded by Bob Sipes to adjourn the meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.