ABATE of Indiana, Inc. Board of Directors Minutes
August 26, 2006 --- Freedom Hall, Ft. Wayne Indiana

Meeting was called to order at 1:40 by Jay Jackson. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Region 00-Teresa and Ray Bodle, Region 01-Al Putman, Drew Eckelbarger, Lisa Gordon, and Roger Jackson, Region 02-Doug Kreag, Region 03-Jerry Brown, Region 04-Chuc Hunter and Greg Lynch, Region 05-Elmer Brown, Region 06-Bob Sipes, Region 07-Dennis Tyger, Region 08-Terry Penn and Brian Smiddy, Region 11-Kenny and Sheila Casey, Region 12-David Hawkins, LCRP-Bob Dillon, LINC-Terry Eads, Treasurer-De Dillon, Secretary-Kim Tyger, and Executive Director-Jay Jackson. Regions 09, 10, and 13 were absent.

ITEM 1: De Dillon gave highlights of the June and July financials. The July financials are not yet complete due to waiting on invoices from Boogie expenses. De pointed out that this year there was no need to borrow to cover any of the Boogie expenses.

Any/all receipts for director’s expenses need to accompany the expense form in order to comply with government accounting procedures. Jay pointed out that according to Gino, this is to protect the person turning in the report rather than ABATE. Gino’s office is working with De to see that she has the most up to date and accurate rate for mileage. If it should change it will be reflected on your travel expenses. De will ask Marc if he can keep that updated on the form located on the website.

(Motion 1)

ITEM 2: Dennis gave the Ad Com report. They had discussed the previous and current financials with regards to Bingo revenue. Gaming throughout the state has been down. The June/July financials show a turn around.

The tour program is doing well. Bill McKinley is still handling it. Elmer Brown asked that new locations that have not been used before be submitted for next year. More input from the Region Directors was encouraged.

Gary Williams gave the report on the DNR grant. We have not “officially” received the grant but have received a letter stating that we will be awarded $100,000 rather than the full $150,000. The funds were distributed among the other groups that applied. De will need to amend the proposal to reflect the monetary difference and a few other concerns that the DNR had. The plan is to have the shower house in the RV area under roof before snow fall. Anyone that has readily available materials, we would be willing to accept them.

De addressed the Board of Directors concerning the ABATE truck. MSD would like to take over the truck and replace it. The current truck would be retired to LCRP. A copy of the proposal for the new truck was passed around to show the price and options. The truck is used to haul motorcycles and supplies to the various training sites and general business activities.

(Motion 2)

Item 3: MSD newsletters were distributed. Jay pointed out that the National Traffic Safety Board will be hosting a motorcycle safety forum in DC September 12-13. Jay will be presenting at the forum.

SAFE-TEA-LU, from TEA legislation grants are being worked out. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) will apply for the grant and disburse it at the state level.

ITEM 4: Terry Eads spoke on LINC concerns. Items of interest for the 2007 legislative agenda are Right of Way and the definition of Scooters/Mopeds. Discussion on Justice for All ensued. Steve Zimmer of ABATE of Ohio and Vince Consiglio of ABATE of Michigan offered their input on Justice for All. ABATE of Ohio is working on this legislation and stated that their wording doesn’t specify bikers only but all motor vehicles. Their legislation provides additional penalties should the case and situation warrant them. It is a tool that does not have to be used every time.

Terry discussed increased awareness in the organization. Each County/Region LINC report should reflect their local concerns as well as what is going on in the state/nation. She is working on getting a responsibilities list ready for LINC reps in time for officers training.

Terry is working with the policy/bylaws committee to add LINC to the written policy that will be printed in the new edition of the guide books.

Lisa Gordon asked about getting a North and South LINC to work in those areas to help get information out. She and Terry will work on this.

ITEM 5: The parking lot at Freedom hall needs to be seal coated and re-striped before winter. The hall obtained some water damage that is being repaired.

ITEM 6: The office has received very few calls concerning minor issues (parking) at the Boogie this year. The increased electric in the bottoms, improvements on the roads were well received. Most of the comments heard related to the “best Boogie” ever. Region camping areas were discussed. Port-o-lets were discussed. Next year we would like to have the $100 RV spots permanently marked. The Board discussed ideas for entertainment for next years Boogie.

ITEM 7: Terry Eads asked if LINC can be moved from Sunday morning at the Fall Seminar.

ITEM 8: The policy committee has scheduled a meeting for September 8th at Lebanon.

(Motion 3)

ITEM 9: The Patriot Guard is putting together a calendar. We have been asked to advertise/sponsor the calendar. The board agreed to table the discussion until we have further information.

Jerry Brown suggested that we allow space in the HMC and/or on the website for our neighboring states to share their issues. Discussion followed.

Al Putman suggested we find a historian to gather information on the history of ABATE of Indiana by looking into the official archives and speaking with some of the long time members.

Terry Hudson of the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund will present at the next board meeting to discuss our state charity events for 2007. Organizations to be considered for the 2008 charity need to be submitted for review by the October meeting so that Ad Com can review them and make recommendations to the Board before voting which is scheduled for January. Other topics to discuss will be the duration of time for each charity and when/if they can be reconsidered.

ITEM 10: Each region needs to have a copy of their election procedures on file at the state office. New/returning officer’s names need to be turned into the state office early November in order to facilitate officers training.

ITEM 11: Kim gave the Meeting of the Minds Committee report. Directors were asked to sign up for duties and to be hall monitors and time keepers for the break out sessions. The committee has only heard from a few counties that have prepared centerpieces for the banquet tables. Each county has been asked to provide the committee with centerpieces reflecting their area and motorcycling. One room for each region will be available from Thursday through Sun. morning. Directors and Program Directors registration will be covered through ABATE. Bike security still needs people to sign up to help. Teresa reminded everyone that we are in need of auction items for the silent auction and the live auction.

(Motion 4)

Respectfully Submitted,

Kim Tyger

Motions

Motion 1: Kenny Casey made the motion to approve the April and May financials. Teresa Bodle seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Dave Hawkins motioned to purchase a new truck through MSD for ABATE. Chuc Hunter seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 3: Motion was made by Kenny Casey and seconded by Doug Kreag to approve the third reading of By Laws 1-6 and the second reading of the remaining By Laws. Region 01 abstained. All others voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 4: Motion was made by Kenny Casey and seconded by Dennis Tyger to adjourn the meeting. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.