ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Minutes
October 21, 2006 LCRP, Springville, IN ***REVISED***

Jay Jackson called the meeting to order at 12:18. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Executive Director-Jay Jackson, De Dillon-State Treasurer, Kim Tyger-State Secretary, Region 00-Teresa and Ray Bodle, Region 01-Al Putman, Region 02-Doug Kreag, Region 04-Chuc Hunter and Greg Lynch, Region 05-Elmer Brown, Region 06-Bob Sipes, Region 07-Dennis Tyger, Region 08-Greg Turner, Region 09-Rick Meadors, Region 10-Lenny Stancombe, Region 11-Kenny Casey, Region 12-Dave and Sandy Hawkins, Region 13-Eugene Abbott, ABATE Legal Services/Ad Com-Rod Taylor, PSW/Ad Com-Gino Johnson, Ad Com-Gary Williams, Sr., LCRP-Bob Dillon, members David and Debra Polanco and Dave and Susie Lewis, Guest speaker-Terry Hudson, Indiana Children’s Wish Fund. Frank Moyer of AME Productions arrived late. (Region 03 was absent)

Item 1: Terry Hudson of the Indiana Children’s Wish Fund addressed the board concerning the 2007 State Charity events. She expressed her desire to work with each of the regions in whatever means necessary to help promote successful events.

A committee was formed to come up with guidelines for the State Charity events. Those on the committee will be: Chair-Kenny Casey, Kim Tyger, Al Putman, Chuc Hunter, and Susie Lewis.

Item 2: De Dillon and Gino Johnson presented the August and September financial reports. Discussion followed. The final Boogie report is expected to be submitted soon.

Action item: Compare and advise the BOD of the cost savings of going with one shirt for the Boogie staff.

(Motion 1)

Item 3: Dennis Tyger gave the Ad Com report. The Committee met prior to this BOD meeting. The DNR grant was discussed. It is hopeful that within a month we will have received final notification. The DNR is waiting on approval from the Feds.

ABATE of Indiana donated $11,000 to the MRF at the Meeting of the Minds. Comments that were received stated that this was one of the best, if not the best, Meeting of the Minds ever.

The committee discussed cost of living allowances for the office. Prior to four years ago, the office employees received an annual cost of living allowance based on the Federal rate in January. Discussion of COLA followed.

(Motion 2)

During the last four years neither the Executive Director nor the Editor has received any increase in compensation. The Ad Com believes that both positions are deserving of a 10% wage increase effective immediately. Discussion on this topic ensued.

(Motion 3)

Item 4: The MSD news brief was distributed. Site coordinators will have a meeting on Nov. 11th.

BMV testing went much better this year. We gained two testing sites in Richmond and Elwood. If anyone is interested in becoming an examiner, contact Tina at the State Office.

Jay presented on a panel for the National Transportation Safety Board in DC on September 13th. If you would like to view the proceedings visit HYPERLINK "http://www.ntsb.gov/Events/symp_motorcycle_safety.htm" www.ntsb.gov/Events/symp_motorcycle_safety.htm.

The Dirt Bike School needs help in generating interest. Please let others know of this program and have them contact Kim at the State Office.

Through the SAFE TEA LU funds that Indiana expects to receive ($123,000) we plan to purchase new equipment for the motorcycle safety program.

Numbers for motorcycle fatalities in Indiana appeared to be down as of mid summer. In October, during a one week period, we regrettably incurred seven fatalities. We may exceed last year’s numbers if the weather stays nice. Last year there were over 100.

Item 5: AMA created the Justice for All program a few years ago and asked motorcycle rights groups to support them. ABATE of Indiana agreed to support the program and philosophy. Several states have fought for legislation to support “Justice for All” and have won. An individual in Region 02 has taken this issue up with his State Legislators. Discussion followed.

(Motion 4)

Elmer Brown brought up scooters. ABATE of Indiana wishes not to be forced to take a position on the issue of definition of motorcycle at this time.

Item 6: Freedom hall has incurred some expenses for repairs and sealing/striping the parking lot. Teresa Bodle asked about smoke eaters for the hall. Jay stated that we looked into this as recently as last year and were not convinced it would be a good investment.

The assessor’s office is trying to help us with the property tax issues. A hearing was prematurely scheduled and has since been postponed as we were not yet prepared to present.

Item 7: LINC is going to be moved to part of the general session during the Fall Seminar. There will be one room on Friday night for the Region directors due to the Board meeting and two rooms on Saturday per region. Teresa Bodle suggested that we incur the expense for all officers attending Fall Seminar. Discussion followed. No motion was brought to the floor.

Item 8: The by-laws and policy committee will put together final recommendations for review at the November BOD meeting.

The memorial committee has not met for several months. We are still looking for something to formally present to the family when we lose a former officer. Region 11 has formed an honor guard to attend the funerals of members.

***Revision*** The BOD agreed to purchase a Memorial Brick for Regional Directors upon their passing. Teresa Bodle asked if this would be retroactive. The memorial gift will begin with the recent passing of former Region 04 Director, Steve Madary.
(Motion 5)

Item 9: Ken Navratil of the Indiana Chapter of Christian Motorcycle Association has approached ABATE about printing tack rags with their logo and the words Boogie 2007. The rags will be distributed free of charge to Boogie attendees that stop by the CMA booth.

Debbie Toy, the wife of one of our safety instructors, has presented the organization with about seven Christmas trees that need to be given out to needy families. Please contact Kim if you have a need. The trees were donated through Hobby Lobby.

An officer was suspended in Region 11. He was given notice and has not requested an appeal.

Marc and Mary are working on a system that will alert the office when an officer lets his/her membership expire so that we do not have non-members holding office.

Action item: Get a list of memberships that are over 30yrs, 25 yrs, and 20 yrs.

Doug Kreag requested better clarification in the Tour Book so that the program is more attractive to riders. Discussion about the program followed.

Frank Moyer asked to speak to the Board concerning his contract which is up at the end of 2007. Frank stated that it is helpful to be able to look ahead when booking bands. He has been approached by Little Sturgis organizers to book the bands for their rally. Frank stated that he would not do so if this board felt it was a conflict of interest. The board gave him their blessing to hire the bands for Little Sturgis.

(Motion 6)

The drawing for the winner of the bike from the MDA rides was conducted. Frank Moyer drew the name. Drue Ecklebarger from Region 01 won the bike. Putt called him from the meeting to give him the good news.

(Motion 7)

Respectfully submitted,
Kim Tyger

MOTIONS:

Motion 1: Eugene Abbott made the motion to accept the June and July financials. David Hawkins seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Bob Sipes made the motion to implement a cost of living allowance in January 2007 and to reconsider it annually. David Hawkins seconded the motion. 11 yes, 2 no. Region 00- yes, Region 01-yes, Region 02-no, Region 04-yes, Region 05- yes, Region 06-yes, Region 07-yes, Region 08-yes, Region 09-yes, Region 10-no, Region 11-yes, Region 12-yes, Region 13-yes. Motion carried.

Motion 3: Bob Sipes made the motion to implement a 10% pay increase for the Executive Director and the Editor. David Hawkins seconded the motion. 7 yes, 5 no, 1 abstain. Region 00-abstain, Region 01-no, Region 02-no, Region 04-no, Region 05-yes, Region 06-yes, Region 07-yes, Region 08-yes, Region 09-no, Region 10-no, Region 11-yes, Region 12-yes, Region 13-yes. Motion carried.

Motion 4: Kenny Casey made the motion that ABATE of Indiana support and guide the Right of Way legislation in the Indiana General Assembly. Dennis Tyger seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 5: Motion was made by Chuc Hunter that ABATE would purchase the memorial brick for regional officers upon their passing. Teresa Bodle seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 6: Motion was made by Chuc Hunter to extend the AME contract, terms to be negotiated by the Executive Director and Frank Moyer. Dennis Tyger seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 7: Motion to adjourn was made by Kenny Casey and seconded by Bob Sipes. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

(11/3/06)