ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
October 17, 2009 -- Lawrence County Recreational Park, Springville, IN

Executive Director Jay Jackson called the meeting together at 2:08pm. Those present were: Region 00-Teresa and Ray Bodle, Region 01-Lisa Gordon and Wayne Kopec, Region 02-Dave Frost, Region 04-Jan Johns, Region 05- Joe Adams and Elmer Brown, Region 06-Sam George and Joan Heschelman, Region 07-Dennis Tyger, Region 08-Terry Penn, Region 09-Morris Kintner, Region 10-Lenny Stancombe, Region 11-Kenny Casey and Mike Lowe, Region 12-David Hawkins, Region 13-Skip Willis, Ad Comm/Accountant-Gino Johnson, Operations Director-Gary Williams, State Office-Tina McCormack and Kim Tyger, LINC-Mike Meyer, InMPAC-Mike Seiler, and IXCR Director-Jeff Rowland. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. (Region 03 director Scotty Barker arrived later.)

ITEM 1: Jay introduced IXCR director Jeff Rowland. Jeff spoke to the board about IXCR and invited them to come to the race being held at LCRP on Sunday. Questions and answers followed.

ITEM 2: Tina McCormack distributed financial reports for July and August and highlighted a few items on those reports. The dashboard was reviewed. Jay stated that an unforeseen expense that ABATE is going to incur is the purchase of a scooter from FlatOut Motorsports. The office has incurred a few expenses in building shelves and purchasing signage for the front of the building. Discussion followed.

(Motion 1)

Jay and Gino stated that looking at the market right now, it may be the right time to look for a new state office in and around the Marion County area.

ITEM 3: Gino addressed the board concerning the merger of Lawrence County and Bedford Park Management corporations. Lawrence County will be the 501c3 on file with the IRS. Discussion followed.

Dennis thanked Lisa Gordon and Teresa Bodle for submitting organizations for the Ad Comm to consider for the 2010 State Charity. He explained that Ad Comm reviews the recommended charities and then makes recommendations to the full board. Other charities need to be submitted by the middle of November in order to be considered.

Other topics addressed during the Ad Comm will be addressed in other areas of the BOD meeting.

ITEM 4: Jay discussed the administrative changes at the Department of Education and how they affect Motorcycle Safety. The future of the program was addressed. Jay will continue to meet with the Department of Education, Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to address this issue. He assured the board that ABATE will continue to have a program. Discussion followed.

The compliance issue with the BMV concerning insurance coverage has been resolved.

ICJI has produced the 2008 Crash Facts. The facts state that there were over 200,000 registered motorcyclists in Indiana. Other parts of the report were discussed. The report is available on the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute website.

ITEM 5: Mike Meyer reminded everyone to be prepared for elections next year. Several people including an ABATE member are running for Rep. Brad Ellsworth’s seat. Jay reminded the board that ABATE of Indiana cannot support or endorse a candidate.

Jay attended a NHTSA meeting in Washington, DC last week. The current SAFETEA-Lu bill is expired and is in a 90 day extension as approved by the House. It is expected that it will be reauthorized with some incentives for state programs for motorcycle safety etc. There was a $2million award in the SAFETEA-Lu bill for a crash causation study. This has been out there for five years and the study has yet to be conducted.

A northern Senator is interested in working with ABATE to consider moped-scooter legislation. Jay is working with BMV to get some language together to give to the Senator’s office.

ITEM 6: Gary stated that the new roof is almost finished at Freedom Hall. Overall financials for Bingo are up for this year. The gaming seminar is October 30th. Gino, Tina, Gary and Izzy will be attending. The $10,000 night will be November 7th. Teresa Bodle stated that the new Bingo Hall in Ft Wayne did not appear to be very busy.

ITEM 7: Boogie payroll reports by region were distributed. Entertainment for the 30th anniversary was discussed.

**Action Item** Get copies of the security and barn payroll.

Mike Meyer stated that he had a good time at the Meeting of the Minds and that he enjoyed the breakout sessions. Mike Seiler shared information about Wisconsin’s Right of Way Bill. Jay stated that attendance was far greater than expected.. In 2010 the event will be held in Peoria, ILL.

ABATE Products is moved into the office. We hope to have a new product line to unveil at the Fall Seminar. Debbie Archer resigned her position and Cyndii has picked up many of those responsibilities. The office staff is working together to make products more efficient.

Gary Williams stated that the Hoosier Outdoor Experience at Ft Benjamin Harrison State Park was a success. Over 13000 people attended the event. Three hundred kids went through the Tiny Tots Test track. Jay stated that this event gave us good exposure but that the real benefit is found in looking at the next generation of riders. Marc and Cyndii are working on some coloring pages etc that we can handout to the little kids at events like this and the State Fair. Kenny Casey and members of Region 11 will be working in Bargersville for Ghost Riders Halloween event.

Andre Lacy, a member of ABATE, is the new Chairman of the Indiana State Fair Commission. Every indication is that we will be back at the State Fair next year. Jay encouraged the regions to work with their county fairs to get involved on some level. Scotty Barker talked about Tipton’s Pork Festival Tiny Tots event.

Tina requested that the regions get their state charity event budget reports and monies in so that she can present the check to Camp John Warvel at the next board meeting.

ITEM 8: Sanction date forms were distributed.

The Fall Seminar committee has met and has some new ideas. If you have ideas please get them to the committee members.

Joe Adams stated that Elmer Brown was going to be taking over for him the next couple of months as he is going in for surgery.

The drawing for the State Charity Bike was conducted. Bobby Basil of Region 03 won the Sportster. Bobby was on hand and expressed his gratitude. Scotty stated that Bobby donated over $1400 to the event.

Gary reminded everyone that they need to sign waivers if they haven’t already and to sign an IXCR waiver if they plan to stay for the event on Sunday.

(Motion 2)

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

Motion 1: Kenny Casey made a motion to accept May and June financials as distributed. Lisa Gordon seconded the motion. Region 10 voted No all others voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Kenny Casey made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sam George seconded the motion. All were in favor. Motion carried.