Meeting Minutes

Wind Riders Chapter #437 Festus, MO

January 16, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The January meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:00 am on January 16, 2010 at Kim’s Café in Desoto, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by the Reading of the Charter. Ride waivers were signed and collected.

50/50 Drawing: $65 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Jerfeshan Kaiser had the winning ticket, taking home $32. Congratulations to Jerfeshan!

Attendance: Connie Searls won $30 in the progressive attendance drawing. Congratulations to Connie!

Report of Officers

Vice President Kathy Boone: Nothing to report at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse discussed the results from the survey concerning the group’s preferences for rides, including length of trips and suggested destinations.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Nothing to report at this time.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Nothing to report at this time.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: December Minutes are posted on the website. The group elected not to have them read as part of the meeting.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Current balance of $694.

Newly Appointed Officers

Sergeant of Arms: Dennis Ottman

Tail Gunner: James Ferguson

Shepherd: Frank Bertelsmeier

Road Captains: Bob & Brenda Scott

Old Business

Adopted Christmas Family: Connie Searls expressed thanks on behalf of Ronnie and Tammy’s family. They were deeply moved by the generosity of Chapter 437. Pictures of the family are on the website.

Kathy Boone reported that Hunter Hoxworth is home. He is doing well. He is in total remission and cancer free. Plans are being made to visit him in the spring. She will try to get his birth date.

New Business

Fergy mentioned that a new building at Jefferson Barracks will be completed this summer. The building is called the Fisher House. The purpose is to provide free, convenient lodging for family members of Vets receiving care and rehabilitation services at JB. Volunteers are needed to help the vets and their families. For more info visit the website: http://www.fisherhouseinstl.org/

Mike Cruse proposed that we change the time and location for our meetings beginning in February. Bob Scott found an available location in Festus, at Bikes, Trikes & Trailers. This location would provide a more quiet atmosphere with space available for us to store tables, chairs, and misc items to be used during our meetings. The newly proposed meeting time is 10:30am.

The new time and location for the meetings was approved by a show of hands.

Nadine proposed that we display our small chapter banner in the new location to gain more publicity & exposure for local Star Chapter 437. She also suggested that we leave pamphlets/flyers there as well. Racks are available at this location for this purpose. The group agreed this was a good idea.

Lee will check into getting another small banner to display at Surdykes if they agree to do so.

Brenda has designed a brochure for Chapter 437 and is checking into printing options.

Fundraising Discussions

Chapter 437 Marble Run: This is a charity event. Mike posed the question: “What organization are we doing this benefit for?”

Nadine suggested the Ozark Food Pantry. Sandy suggested the Desoto Food Pantry. Thoughts in favor of the Ozark Food Pantry included its more widespread service to the Jefferson County Area. Also the advertising of the event in The Leader would promote the event to a broader area.

Mike made a motion for the fundraiser to benefit the Ozark Food Pantry. It was seconded by Brenda.

The event is scheduled to be held May 1 out of Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers, with a rain date of May 8. Registration is from 9:00-11:00 am.

The event is open to all bikes.

First hand is $5. Each additional hand is $2 + 2 canned food items.

Don Mullins asked about getting a letter written up to present to businesses when seeking donations for prizes for this event. Sandy Moore agreed this was a good idea. Brenda has a letter that can be modified for this purpose. She will write up a letter to present when requesting donations.

Dave Boone will obtain a donation from O’Reilly’s.

More details to follow.

Surdyke’s Annual Barbeque: May 22, 2010
After a short discussion concerning the barbeque, it was decided that Chapter 437 would like to have a booth at the event, but would not be handling the barbeque.
Don Mullins mentioned that he had not received any discounts from Surdykes as a Chapter 437 Star Member, even though he had spent $3000 there from June through December, 2009.

Star Days
Dates: July 20-23, 2010
Location: Chattanooga, TN

Midwest Star B Q
Dates: August 20-21, 2010
Location: Olympia Resort and Conference Center
Oconomowoc, WI

Surdyke’s Marble Run: September 11, 2010
Mike opened a discussion concerning whether or not we wanted to take responsibility for running this event. Surdyke’s supplies the Winners prizes, door prizes, and meat for this event.
Kathy made a motion that Chapter 437 run this event. The motion was seconded by Fergy.

2010 Illinois State Picnic
Tentative Location: Sportland Yamaha
2045 Ireland Grove Rd, Bloomington, IL
Tentative Date: June 12, 2010
Missouri Multi-Chapter Ride
Date: June 27, 2010
Save the date.

Other Upcoming Events

The following were mentioned as upcoming events. More information for some of these events is available on the 437 Website:

http://www.star437.com/ under the Events & Activities tab.

Niehaus Hot Winter Nights

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010

Time: 4:00pm - ?

Niehaus Cycle Sales Inc.

718 Old Route

66 North, Litchfield IL, 62056
Wind Riders Chapter 437 Meeting
Date: Feb. 20, 2010
Time: 10:30 am
Bikes Trikes & Trailers
1110 Truman Blvd, Festus, MO
Hot Winter Nights
Date: Friday, Feb. 26, 2010
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Big St. Charles Motorsports
3830 West Clay St, St. Charles, MO
Niehaus Appreciation Days XXIV
Dates: May 14-16, 2010
716 Old Route
66 North, Litchfield, IL
2010 Show-Me MO State Rally
Dates: June 5- 6, 2010
Hannibal, MO
Chapter 437 will be in charge of the Ice Cream Social.
Event is to be jointly run by Chapters 132, 332, 437, 273, & 490.
More details to be provided as they become available.

Other Business

Rides: When warmer weather arrives, Bob Scott suggested that we begin to meet for a ride at a specified location every week (weather permitting). Members will attend as many rides as they can or choose to.

LOS: Nadine received information from the national site that LOS is putting together a quilt to be auctioned off at Star Days, with the proceeds to go to Feed the Children. They are requesting that each chapter contribute a 13 X 13 inch quilt block for this project.

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 am.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse

James Ferguson

Dennis & Shelia Ottman

Nadine & Lee Lash

Sandy & Wayne Moore

Becky & Kurt Allen

Bob & Connie Searls

Don & Jerfeshan Kaiser & Kids

Tim Kendall

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott

Don Mullins

Wind Riders Chapter #437

Festus, MO

February 20, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The February meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at

10:40 a.m. on February 20, 2010. This was the first chapter meeting

at Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers, in Crystal City, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by thanking Bob and Brenda for our new chapter brochures. The brochures look great, thanks to all the work Brenda put into their design. Also a big thank you to Bob for getting them printed. Mike asked that all members take some brochures and pass them out to potential new members. Bob & Brenda also prepared and printed flyers advertising our Marble Run.

New Web Site: Mike also thanked Brenda for all the time and work she put into setting up our new website. It is user friendly and is much faster than the old site. The group expressed their thanks as well.

Report of Officers

Vice President Kathy Boone: Nothing to report at this time.

Sergeant of Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing to report at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse:

1. Sign up sheet for supplying donuts/snacks for the monthly chapter meetings was passed around.

2. Peggy has received information about the grandson of one of our members in the national Star Touring & Riding Organization. The boy is 8 years old and is undergoing chemo therapy for leukemia. Understandably, this is difficult for the entire family including his sister. A request has been made to send cards to Jake and his sister, Taylor.

You may send cards to:

Jake Galle or Taylor Galle

5632 Mohawk St

Bethlehem, PA 18017

3. Meramec Music Theater at Steeleville, MO, has been suggested as a possible ride destination.

4. Several donations have been received for our Marble Run, but we still need more. The plan is to put together a main prize package including a 1 night stay at Drury Inn, a nice meal, and tickets for free bowling.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: An event is planned for May 2 at the

MO Veterans Home, Cape Girardeau, MO: “Bikers Helping Veterans”.

Will include a Car and Bike Show. $15 donation

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Nothing to report at this time.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: January Minutes are posted on the website.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Current balance of $694. Have not received an invoice yet for the cost of printing 200 flyers. The cost for an additional

2’ X 5’ banner will be $50.

Mike proposed that each couple donate $5 toward the cost of the banner rather than take funds from the treasury. The group unanimously agreed and donations were made.

Old Business

Kathy is working on the quilt block for our Chapter, which will become part of a quilt to be auctioned or raffled off at Star Days. She will be embroidering our members’ names on the quilt block. She asked that we provide her with our names spelled as we want them to appear on the quilt block.

New Business

Brenda received and discussed an email she received from Bob Fitzgerald. The Vietnam Memorial Moving Wall will be at Cabool, MO July 1st-4^th. The City of Cabool has invited us to ride in their “City of Cabool and Patriot Guard Riders Independence Day Parade” on July 4th. They want motorcycles to lead the parade. They request that bikes assemble at

11:00 a.m. and begin staging at 12:30 p.m.

Cell phone numbers: Mike asked that everyone provide their cell numbers as a safety measure. A sign up sheet was passed around to collect the numbers.

Other Business

Sponsors: Mike led the group in thanking Fergy for making the certificate to present to Ginny’s Kitchen & Custards for being one of our sponsors.

Suggestions were made to make additional certificates for some of our other sponsors, including Bikes, Trikes, and Trailors.

Grundy Insurance Co donated 50 free tote bags for our Marble Run.

The Butt Wax Company has donated 200 free samples for our run as well.

These and other sponsors are listed on the Website.

Show-me Rally: Kathy obtained a lower rate at the Hannibal Inn by going through their website to book a room. Several others have done the same.

Star Days: Kathy has a tentative route planned and has reserved some rooms along the way for anyone who wants to ride as a group to Star Days and do some site seeing together. Just let her know if you are interested in one of the rooms she has reserved.

Marble Run: Brenda has printed out the names & addresses for local bike dealers, where we might be able to post flyers and brochures.

She will send flyers to the local Goldwing Riders.

Mike mentioned we will need 2 volunteers for each stop. We will need to get signed ride waivers from participants. The first stop for the run will be Ginny’s Kitchen & Custards. Another stop will be at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge.

50/50 Drawing: $50 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Bob Scott had the winning ticket taking home $25. Congratulations Bob!

Attendance: Diane Sutton won $5 in the progressive attendance drawing. Congratulations Diane!

May Chapter Meeting: Bob Scott suggested that we hold our May chapter meeting on May 1^st, at 8:00 a.m. prior to the Marble Run. All agreed. The meeting date was changed from May 15^th to May 1^st.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse

James Ferguson

Dennis & Shelia Ottman

Bob & Connie Searls

Don Kaiser

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott & Buddy

Don & Judy Mullins

Frank & Rose Bertelsmeier

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Wind Riders Chapter #437

Festus, MO

March 20, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The March meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at

10:30 a.m. on March 20, 2010 at Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers, in Crystal City, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: As of today, we have not received the $50 check from Surdyke’s to pay for the new banner. Will check back with them.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Has Tin Star applications available for anyone who might be interested.

Sergeant of Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing to report at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Has been working on organizing the prizes for the Marble Run. She is setting up the prizes in envelopes. On the day of the Marble Run, the envelopes will be presented to the appropriate place winners. Attendance/door prizes are being set up in envelopes as well. For prizes containing free bowling coupons, it was decided that 6 free bowling coupons would be included per envelope. Peggy has 40 prize envelopes put together so far.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Has informational pamphlets for Veterans.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Safety Tips have been posted on the website. Mike asked Bob to check into reserving a room at Jefferson College for an upcoming Safety Meeting. Will need “Ride Like A Pro” DVD. The Ottman’s will bring the DVD.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: February Minutes are posted on the website.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Current balance of $616, but still owe Brenda around $70.

Old Business

Quilt Block: Kathy has the Chapter quilt block finished. Everyone agreed it looked great. It will become part of a quilt to be auctioned or raffled off at Star Days.

She also has some hotel rooms reserved for the Star Days Event. Some rooms have been spoken for. Anyone else interested in one of these rooms, should let Kathy know ASAP.

Marble Run: The route for the Marble Run will be 82.5 miles. The 1^st stop will be at Jenny’s Custard. The 2^nd stop will be at Sandy Creek Covered Bridge, 3^rd stop at Walther Park in Desoto, and then returning to Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers.

Food: Bobby Tom is willing to cater the event if the Chapter would like for him to. All agreed. He will order 100 hamburgers, 100 hotdogs, and some brats.

The Chapter will need to purchase water & soda for the event.

White Castle has agreed to donate ketchup and mustard packets.

Upcoming Events

Pre-ride Marble Run: A Chapter Ride was scheduled to pre-ride the

Marble Run Route

on April 24^th. Meet at Bikes Trikes Trailers at 1:30 pm -- leave at 2:00 pm SHARP.

Poker Run: On May 2, we will ride to the Veterans home in Cape Girardeau, for the Bikers Helping Veterans Poker Run.

Registration begins at 9 am.

Entry fee of $15/Person.

There will be a Car and Bike Show, 50/50 Drawing, Food and Drinks, and much more.
Proceeds will benefit Veterans.

Missouri Veteran's Home

2400 Veterans Memorial Dr
Cape Girardeau

(573) 290-5870

This is the Sunday (and a scheduled ride day) after our Marble Run at Bikes Trikes Trailers. North riders will leave Bikes Trikes Trailers at 8:00am. Meet up with South riders at the old Pizza Hut parking lot in Ste Genevieve at 9:00am. We will then pick up the Boone's at the station at the intersection of Hwy's 61 & 51 in Perryville.

Chapter 132 Marble Run: Lee dropped off a flyer for Chapter 132’s Marble Run on May 22.

Fisher House: The 2^nd Annual Ride for Fisher House will be held April 10. Fisher house provides housing to aid Veteran’s Families while a loved one is receiving treatment.

New Business

Chapter Chaplain: Rev. Larry Bradt was officially appointed as Chaplain for Chapter 437.

Christmas Party: Brenda suggested that we possibly have our Christmas Party in Festus, at a building owned by the city. The building can be rented and has a full kitchen. It was agreed to have the party there. The tentative date for the Chapter Christmas Party is December 19, 2010, at 2:00 pm.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $55 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Diane Sutton had the winning ticket taking home $27. Congratulations Diane!

Attendance: Don Kaiser won $5 in the progressive attendance drawing. Congratulations Don!

Meeting adjourned at 11:24.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse

James Ferguson

Dennis & Shelia Ottman

Bob & Connie Searls

Don Kaiser

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott & Buddy

Don Mullins

Rev. Larry Bradt

Wayne & Sandy Moore

Tim Kendall

Bobby Tom

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Wind Riders Chapter #437

Festus, MO

April 17, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The April meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at

10:30 a.m. on April 17, 2010 at Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers, in Crystal City, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Would like to remind everyone of our early meeting on May 1st before the Marble Run. We need to meet at 8:00 am sharp at Bikes, Trikes & Trailers.

Connie has made some earrings & necklaces for the Marble Run.

Something has come up and Bobby Tom will not be able to cook for us at the Marble Run; so we need volunteers to cook. DJ & Kathy said they would help out.

Parking-We are looking for an area close by where we can park our vehicles on the day of the Marble Run.

Please be sure to wear your yellow chapter shirts that day.

Safety Meeting Discussion: We mentioned at the last meeting that we would like to have a safety meeting at Jefferson College. When do we want to do that? (After checking of calendars, schedules of events, and checking with Bob Scott to see when the college would be available) The meeting time/date was set for 9:00 am, June 19^th at Jefferson College. The Ottmans will bring a “Ride Like A Pro” DVD. We will have a potluck lunch and then go for a ride afterwards.

Everyone be on the lookout for another table for the Chapter.

We owe Jefferson College $45 for the paint we used for striping the parking lot.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Reminder for everyone to show up for the Marble Run.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Our big banner is now on the wall at Bikes, Trikes, & Trailers. One small one is now up at Surdykes and the other small one will be taken with us and displayed at various events.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Has continued to work on putting together our prize envelopes. On the day of the Marble Run, everything will be ready to go. Also, have flyers for some fundraisers that we might be interested in going to. They are attached to the updated 2010 Schedule of events that were passed out prior to the meeting.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Veterans Homecoming week at Branson will be Nov 5-11.

Vice President Kathy Boone: There are 1-2 rooms left for our Ride to Cabool in July. If anyone is interested, please let Kathy know as soon as possible. The national Star Touring & Riding site has pictures posted of the LOS quilt.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Provided info about Jeffco availability for safety meeting and will reserve the space.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: Minutes are posted on the website.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Current balance of $484.

Old Business

Website: Please use the website. Peggy is now putting a Daily Quote in the This And That section of the forum.

Pre-ride Marble Run: Because of the forecast for bad weather next weekend, we will pre-ride the Marble Run today after the meeting instead of next week.

Poker Run: Bikers for Veterans Poker Run on May 2 in Cape Girardeau.

Registration begins at noon. Riders from the north meet at Bikes & Trikes at 9:00 am; riders from the south meet at the old Pizza Hut in Ste. Genevieve between 10:00 & 10:15; will meet up with the Boones at Perryville.

New Business

Lee Lash encouraged everyone to register for the Show Me Rally and Star Days. He will be at the Marble Run about half the day, but will then head to Springfield and then on to Joplin for a new Charter Signing.

Radio Advertisement for Marble Run: Becky will call “Cornbread” to set up an announcement to advertise the Marble Run.

Frank will call to set up an announcement on KTJJ.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $65 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Becky Allen had the winning ticket taking home $30. Congratulations Becky!

Attendance: Kurt Allen won $5 in the progressive attendance drawing. Congratulations Kurt!

Meeting adjourned at 11:10.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Don & Judy Mullins

James Ferguson Sandy Moore

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Lee & Nadine Lash & Cosmo

Bob & Connie Searls Frank & Rose Bertelsmeier

Don Kaiser Becky & Kurt Allen

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott & Buddy

Wind Riders Chapter #437

Festus, MO

June 19, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The June meeting was called to order by Vice-president Kathy Boone at

10:00 a.m. on June 19, 2010 at Jefferson College, in Hillsboro, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Was unable to attend but sent a letter to be read by Kathy.

Vice President Kathy Boone read a letter from Mike Cruse thanking everyone for their participation at the Show-me Rally & our Marble Run. Surdyke Yamaha held their Annual Ride & Barbeque on June 13^th. Some members of 437 attended this event & volunteered to barbeque. A tip jar at the barbeque yielded $120.57 in donations for our chapter. Sam & others at Surdyke were very pleased to have us there & invited us to move our meetings back to their facility. We will take a vote on this proposal at our next meeting.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing to report at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Welcomed visitors Bill Enloe & Dick Stephens to our meeting. Wished Happy Birthday to members having May & June birthdays: DJ, Steve, & Diane. Wished Happy Anniversary to Becky & Fergie, Don & Judy, Wayne & Sandy, Steve & Diane, and Mike & Peggy.

We collected 150 canned goods from our Marble Run. The chapter received a thank you note from the food pantry for the donations. We have 102 prizes left from the Marble Run which we will use in September at the Surdyke Marble Run.

There is an incorrect phone number for the National Star Office in our chapter pamphlets. The correct number is 1-800-422-1041.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Nothing at this time.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Nothing at this time.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: April Minutes are posted on the website. No minutes were taken in May due to the Marble Run.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Unable to attend meeting.

Old Business

Ride to Cabool: Kathy has 9 rooms reserved at the Mountain Grove Travel Lodge. Rooms will cost $61.76 for a double queen nonsmoking room. North riders will meet at Imo’s parking lot in DeSoto, & will leave at 9:30. South riders will meet at the gas station in Caledonia, & will leave at 10:45. Will take highway 32 to Salem & have lunch.

New Business

Bob Scott asked if it would be possible to get Polo shirts for the Chapter. He would like to have a shirt with a pocket. Don & Judy will check with Graphic Options to see if it is possible to have the Star logo added to a polo.

July Meeting: Because many members will be at Star Days on the 3^rd Saturday of July, Kathy asked if we wanted to set an alternative meeting date for July. After checking of calendars, Kathy made a motion to have our July meeting on July 10^th at 2:00 pm. The motion was seconded by Don. All were in favor.

Chapter 275 Chrome Show: Peggy has flyers from Chapter 275 for a bike show on July 11.

Show-Me Rally 2011: Chapter 132 will host the rally in the St. Louis area next year. We would like to be in charge of the ice cream social again. Ice cream sodas have been suggested as a possibility.

Steve Sutton extended an invitation to the Chapter for free Barbeque & ice cream social at Goose Creek after the meeting.

We need to remember a young man from the Park Hills area that died in service. He will be brought home this week and protestors are expected.

Kathy mentioned a Hunter’s retreat for Veterans that is being built in Farmington. The Am Vet’s have adopted them & made this a priority. We may want to consider doing something for them also.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $45 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Diane Sutton had the winning ticket taking home $23. Congratulations Diane!

Attendance: OOPS, we forgot.

Watched “Ride Like A Pro”

Meeting adjourned at 12:00.

Attendance Roster

Peggy Cruse Don & Judy Mullins

Frank Mehrtens Wayne & Sandy Moore

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Dick Stephens

William C. Enloe (guest)

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott

Wind Riders Chapter #437

Festus, MO

July 10, 2010

Meeting Minutes

The July meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at

3:20 p.m. on July 10, 2010 at Ryans Restaurant, in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Had two things to discuss. First, he felt it was too hot for us to hold the meeting at BT & T, and had thought it best for us to move to Ryans today.

Second: unfortunately things just didn’t seem to be working out at BT & T. He proposed that we move our meetings back to Surdyke Yamaha. Matt Surdyke understands there were some issues in the past, but he wants us back 100%. The old shop has been transformed into a showroom. It is air conditioned. We can leave our tables & everything there. Mike honestly believes the past problems were communication problems. He had a new tire put on his bike there today. The service advisor, sales personnel, everyone was very welcoming today, a different atmosphere. They us see us putting forth the effort to be a part of them, so they genuinely want to be a part of us. It had been Surdykes idea to put out a tip jar at their Annual Ride & Barbeque, with all tips to go to our chapter. Mike asked for everyone’s opinions on moving back there. The group voted unanimously to move our meetings back to Surdyke.

Don Kaiser said he would like for Matt & some others from Surdyke to be at our meeting so everyone can meet them.

Our next meeting will be back at Surdykes on August 21^st at 10:30 am. Mike will pick up our tables and other items from BT & T after Star Days.

Vice President Kathy Boone: For anyone planning to ride to Star Days with Dave & Kathy, please let her know. They will leave from the Perryville Super 8 Friday morning at 8:00. She will send an email to everyone traveling with her, to provide a list of the hotels where we will be staying during the trip.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Will be bringing the chapter banner to Star Days.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Wished Happy Anniversary to Bob & Brenda, Don & Jerfeshan, and Bob & Connie. Anyone going to the Chrome show will meet at QT at Meramec Bottom Rd. at 10:00, followed by Breakfast at Cracker Barrel, then on to Maryville, IL for the Chrome Show with Chapter 275.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Thank you to everyone who was able to go to Cabool.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Unable to attend

Secretary Shelia Ottman: June Minutes are available & posted on the website.

Old Business

Tip Jar: Kathy gave the proceeds from the tip jar at Surdykes to Don Kaiser.

Show Me: Receipts from the Show Me Rally were turned in.

New Business

Fergy informed us of a lady in Chapter 275 who crochets blankets. He suggested that we might want to purchase one to raffle off. She will be at the Chrome Show if we are interested in seeing some of her work. We could draw for the blanket at our Christmas party.

Charity: Kathy proposed that we adopt a permanent charity. She suggested that we adopt Camp Hope. It is a hunting camp that is being built for veterans. We can find out more information on Camp Hope’s website.

Troops: The family of a deceased serviceman has requested that supplies be sent to the service men & women in his company in his honor. Our servicemen & women have many needs for basic hygiene items, supplies, magazines, etc. Will get more info on what we can send & how to go about it.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $45 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Peggy had the winning ticket taking home $12 & donating $10 back to the chapter. Congratulations Peggy!

Attendance: Don Kaiser won the attendance prize of $20 today. He donated $10 back to the chapter.

Great News: Judy informed us that Don got a good doctor’s report yesterday. This announcement was followed by applause!

Meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Don & Judy Mullins

Tim Kendall Don Kaiser

Dennis, Shelia, & Seth Ottman Jim Ferguson

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Connie Searls

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter 437 "WIND RIDERS", Festus, MO