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January 21, 2012 Meeting Minutes

The January metting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:40 on Jaunary 21,2012 at Surdyke Motorsports in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. MIke thanked everyone for attending today. Mike informed the group that Perry Arnold, our State Embassator was supposed to join our meeting today, but was unable to attend. Mike said Perry informed him that there was going to be a State Ralli this year and they were going to combine the Ralli & Barbeque all together for a Missouri State Ralli/Missouri State Starbeque and it was going to be in Branson, MO and that there would be several chapters attending not just from Missouri but also from Arkansas, Illinois, and other states. Perry is to find out more this weekend on all the details and the date for sure and let Mike know. It is believed to be in June. They are also having a meeting on February 12th in Lebannon, MO and every one is welcome to come. It is designed to let everyone introduce themselves to other chapters and get to meet the other Presidents, Vice Presidents, etc. It is supposed to be at a Western Sizzlers Steakhouse. This is all tenative at this time and Mike is to get a call from him tomorrow to let him know all the details on this and he will let us all know. At this time we are experiencing some problems with our website and our computer Guru Jim Ferguson is going to be looking into this for us. If any one is having problems, please let "Ferggie" know and offer him lunch and he will be more than happy to look into it for you. Hint: He likes the Blue Owl. So for the meantime, if there is something important to get to all the members Peggy Cruse, our LOS Representative, will call each of us.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Mike then turned the meeting over to Kathy. She had come up with the idea for X-Mas this year for all of us to buy a toy a month, does not have to be expensive, around $5.00 each and nothing that takes batteries. Just put aside each month at your house for us to give to the Childrens Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House has a store set up that opens the first part of December for the family members that are staying at the house, due to their child being in the hospital, to go into the store one time and pick out something for all their family members, whatever it be for a child or adult. Don Mullins suggest we lean more towards the children instead of the adults and this was agreed on by the group. Avon is a large donor of this event. We could deliver these toys around November 17th and maybe all go to breakfast first. We voted by a show of hands and all was in favor of this idea. If we go up as a group to deliver these to the Ronald McDonald House they said we would all be able to take a tour of the house. We will vote later on to choose the Children's Hospital or the Ronald McDonald House. We also voted on the X-Mas collection for the Ozark Food Pantry and all was in favor again this year. Also voted in favor to have our X-Mas Party this X-Mas at the Old Band Building in Festus around December 8th or 9th, 2-6 pm. Kathy will call and see what date is open and make our reservation and let us all know.

Sergeant at Arms: Dennis Ottman has nothing at this time.

LOS Representative: Peggy Cruse works with the Girl Scouts and last week she played Juliet Lowe and worked with the older girls and they wanted to know more about what our chapter does for the community. She explained to them what we all do and they were really excited and also decided to collect for the Ozark Food Pantry. Peggy has a box from them to deliver. Peggy mentioned Birthdays this month: Judy Mullins and Ed Amicks were on the 18th. Also coming up on the 23rd is Sandy Moore and Jerfeshan Kaiser. Peggy suggested we start thinking of going to visit other chapters in Missouri or Illinois. That way we get to meet new people.

Star Vet Representative: Donald Mullins told of the St. Louis area working on a Welcome Home for the Veterans of Iraq. There is to be a parade and he thinks it is around the 28th of January and he imagines you would have to sign up to be included. He has no other information to add at this time.

Secretary: Georgia Amick was nominated into this position in November and was so nervous about taking notes, she purchased a tape recorder, to catch all she did not get to write down. And this actually worked out very good. No minutes were taken in December, so nothing much to tell at this time.

Treasure: Donald Kaiser informed the chapter is financially sound. ( Amounts were stated to the chapter).

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: Collect $50.00 Winner: Wayne Moore $25.00 of which he gave back $10.00 Congratuations Wayne!!

Attendance: Jerfeshan Kaiser won $15.00 and gave back $10.00. Congratulations Jerfeshan!!

Attendance/Door Prizes: Items were car or bike products. Five Winners: Sheila Ottman, Don Kaiser, Bill Enloe, Jim Ferguson and Ed Amick. Congratulations to all !!

At the end of the meeting the Reading of the Charter was read by the Chapter President: Mike Cruse, the Vice President: Kathy Boone, the LOS Representative: Peggy Cruse and then Treasure: Don Kaiser. All the Ride Waivers were signed and collected before the meeting.

Meeting Adjourned approximately at Noon.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dennis & Sheila Ottman

Dave & Kathy Boone Steve & Diane Sutton

Ed & Georgia Amick Don & Judy Mullins

Don & Jerfeshan Kaiser William C. Enloe

Wayne & Sandy Moore Carol Baldridge

Jim Ferguson

Collected also for the Veterans today.

Star Touring & Riding Association'Chapter # 437

Festus, MO

2011 Meeting Minutes Archive:

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

2011 Meeting Minutes Archive:

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

January 15, 2011

Meeting Minutes

The January meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:40 am on January 15, 2011 at Surdyke Motorsports in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by the Reading of the Charter, by Chapter President, Mike Cruse. Ride waivers were signed and collected.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Welcomed visitor Bill Enloe to the meeting and welcomed back members Georgia & Ed Amick after an absence.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Acknowledged Steve Sutton for riding with the Patriot Guard in honor of fallen hero, Sgt. Michael Beckerman of Ste. Genevieve.

During the Niehaus Appreciation Days, Kathy has planned an overnight trip, staying at the Super 8, in Litchfield, IL. Plans include a visit to the Gateway Classic Car Museum in addition to attending the Niehaus event.

Mike recommended the Diamond Mineral Restaurant as an option for a meal while on the trip.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse mentioned some events/attractions that may be of interest:

1. June 4-5 MO State Rally, Double Tree Hotel, Chesterfield, MO

2. June4-5 Annual Fort deChartres Rendezvous

3. June 10-12 Ste Genevieve French Festival

4. May-Oct Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festival (Bluegrass/Mountain music)

5. Meramec Music Theatre- Steelville

6. Sept 10-11 Salem IL- Bluegrass & Bar B Q

7. Sept 16-17 Mainstreet Collinsville, IL- Italianfest

8. Oct 14-16 Old Iron Works Days @ Maramec Springs Park

Museums

Dave Mungenast Motorcycle Museum-So St. Louis

Moto Museum- Olive (possibly incorporate into trip to MO State Rally)

Kemp Auto-Chesterfield (possibly incorporate into trip to MO State Rally)

St. Louis Car Museum- by airport

Gateway Classic Car museum- incorporate into trip to Niehaus

Wounded Warriors Project—Afghan Raffle:

Kathy Boone was the winner of the Afghan. $75 was raised for the Wounded Warriors. $60 was returned to the Chapter to cover the initial cost of the afghan.

Birthdays/Anniversaries:

Birthday wishes were extended to Frank & Rose, Shelia, Judy, Ed, Sandy, & Jerfeshan.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: A visit to the nursing home where Brenda’s Dad lives is being planned in conjunction with LOS. Kathy suggested that LOS make lap blankets for the residents. The visit is planned for some time around Memorial Day.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: No minutes were taken in December. The December meeting was the Christmas Party. The November minutes are posted on the Chapter website. The group elected not to have them read as part of the meeting.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: The Chapter is financially sound. Donations were recently made to the following charities: Star Family Foundation, Camp Hope, & Ozark Food Pantry.

New Business

On February 12^th, the Chapter will have a Valentine Potluck Dinner. Brenda has reserved the Old Band Building (behind the Police Department in Festus). The Chapter will have the building from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. The rental cost is $50. It was decided that everyone who attends will pay $5 per person/$10 per couple. Any money collected above the rental cost will be donated to the Chapter Treasury. Kathy suggested that we do a "soup & salad" potluck. The Chapter will provide the coffee pot, coffee, creamer, sugar/sweetner and paper products.

After dinner activities may include playing games or just visiting. Chapter's 132 & 275 are invited to join us for the evening.

MO State Director, Lee Lash, announced that there will be a Show-me Rally planning meeting for the Chapter Presidents on the last Sunday of the month. The theme for the Show-me Rally is “Beach Party”. He asked the Chapter for help in gathering donations for the silent auction. He asked if anyone had any questions about changes that have been made in the Charter. No questions were posed. He shared information that it has been strongly suggested that the Chapters incorporate.

Cookbooks: Cookbooks were not sold at the last rally because there were not funds available to cover the cost of printing the books. It was suggested that the Chapters send in money to cover the cost of printing. Another suggestion was to take orders prior to printing and use these funds to cover the printing costs. This issue will be discussed at the planning meeting later this month.

Brenda suggested that perhaps some of the money that is donated to other charities might be better spent on things like this, since the proceeds from the sale of cookbooks will go to Feed The Children.

Fisher House: Fergy reported on the meal preparation for Fisher House that was done by Chapter 275. He learned a lot that will help with planning any future volunteer efforts.

Bike Clean Up Day: Kathy offered to host a Bike Clean Up Day & Bar B Q at her house for our April meeting.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $60 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Fergy had the winning ticket, taking home $30. Congratulations to Fergy!

Attendance: Georgia Amick won $10 in the progressive attendance drawing. Congratulations to Georgia!

ATTENDANCE ROSTER:

Mike & Peggy Cruse

James Ferguson

Dennis & Shelia Ottman

Lee & Nadine Lash

Wayne & Sandy Moore

Georgia & Ed Amick

Bob & Connie Searls

Don Kaiser & Kids

Bill Enloe

Steve & Diane Sutton

Dave & Kathy Boone

Bob & Brenda Scott

Don & Judy Mullins

Frank & Rose Bertelsmeier

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

February 19, 2011

Meeting Minutes

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

10:35 a.m. on February 19, 2011, at Surdyke Motor Sports in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The pledge was followed by a discussion to find out how the Chapter felt about a proposed cookbook fundraiser for Feed The Children. The cost to have them printed is $500 which will need to be paid upfront. This would require each of the 4 Missouri Chapters to contribute toward this cost. The expected cost to our Chapter is about $150. To recoup the cost of printing, 50 cookbooks would have to be sold before any money would be raised for FTC. The discussion and opinions shared by the Chapter were that the cookbooks would be difficult to sell and that even if enough were sold to recoup the cost for printing, it would not raise much, if any, money for the charity. The Chapter could potentially be out the cost for the printing and be stuck with unsellable cookbooks. The consensus was that Chapter 437 does not want to participate in the cookbook fundraiser. A proposal was made that the Chapter donate $150 to FTC. The decision to do so was unanimous.

Aluminum cans: Mike donated $10 to the Chapter that he received for recycling aluminum cans. He asked everyone to save their aluminum cans and bring them to the meetings. He will recycle them with the proceeds going to the chapter.

Donation Letters: Letters were passed out to the members for them to present when asking for donations for the Rally. Flyers for the Rally can be printed out from the Chapter 132 website.

Niehaus: After the meeting, some members have planned to go to Litchfield, IL to attend the “Hot Winter Nights” event in support of Chapter 110.

Report of Officers

Vice President Kathy Boone: Kathy said we will be very pleased with the Double Tree Hotel for the Rally, June 3-5. It is a very nice facility. We will be doing the ice cream social again this year. If you bring canned goods to the Rally, you can earn up to 5 extra tickets for the Chinese auction (silent auction). Try to get as many donations as possible for the Rally.

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

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Freedom of Road Riders are having their 25^th Blessing of the Bikes on April 17 at noon at the Springdale Bar & Grill in Fenton, MO.

Kathy will check into the Blessing of the Bikes at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

The April meeting will be at Dave & Kathy’s. There will be a presentation from Air Evac that day in addition to the barbeque and bike cleaning.

Be looking for fleece blankets, preferably in red, white, & blue. These are for the Veteran’s home where Brenda’s dad is.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month were Becky Allen on the 19th, and Mike Cruse on the 16^th. No anniversaries. Georgia and Ed signed up for the snacks for the next meeting.

Marble run: Do we want to have a Marble Run this year? The Chapter decided not to have its own Marble Run this year, but will help Surdyke with a Marble Run should they decide to have one. The group discussed and decided to help Surdyke with their appreciation days event.

Rick asked if we would be willing to help Chapter 132 with their Marble Run. Chapter 437 agreed that we would help them. Chapter 132 is sponsoring Hot Winter Nights at Big St. Charles Motor Sports this Friday night, February 25, 2011. Rick invited us to attend.

Brenda mentioned that some groups sell advertisement space in their newsletters and post on their websites to raise money.

Bob suggested that we might want to consider having a Sponsor Day. He has been in other groups that set aside 1 day to visit all their sponsors.

The next meeting will be from 1-5 pm on March 20, 2011 at the old Band Building. It will be a St. Patrick ’s Day theme with a corned beef and cabbage cook off. $10 per couple.

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

Secretary Shelia Ottman: January Minutes are available and posted on the website. The group chose not to have them read.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: We will have $464 in the treasury after paying Brenda back for renting the hall.

Old Business

The money raised on the afghan raffle has been sent in to the Wounded Warriors. We asked for one of their blankets.

New Business

The Chapter Christmas Party is scheduled for December 4 from 1-5 at the Old Band Building in Festus.

Niehaus Appreciation Days in Litchfield IL will be May 13, 14, & 15. For anyone planning to attend, the group will meet in Collinsville at the Auto Museum Saturday morning and then head to Niehaus.

Peggy went through the prizes left from our Marble Run. Some of the coupons were expired.

We need to be thinking about having some dinner rides and where we might want to eat. Don Mullins suggested the Catfish Kettle in Farmington. They have good food and it is all you can eat.

Other Business

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

Attendance: Lee Lash’s name was drawn but he was not present so the prize will be $10 next month.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:24.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Rick Kimberling

James Ferguson Frank & Rose Bertelsmeier

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Don & Judy Mullins

Don Kaiser Bob & Brenda Scott

Steve & Diane Sutton Dave & Kathy Boone

Georgia & Ed Amick

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

March 20, 2011

Meeting Minutes

A St. Patty

’s Day Celebration and Corned Beef and Cabbage Cook Off was held this month. The food was great, the company greater. Following this wonderful meal, the March meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 2:30 p.m. on March 20, 2011, at the Old Band Building in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike thanked everyone for attending and contributing to the meal, and for the donations received for the food pantry. For next month, we will focus on donating personal care items such as soap, toothpaste, deodorant, toilet paper, etc. They are in need of items that can not be purchased with food stamps.

Show-Me Rally: Reserve your rooms, if you haven’t done so. You can do so online. The Star Touring and Riding room rate of $79 includes breakfast for 2.

Next Month’s Meeting: The April meeting will be held at Dave & Kathy’s for a barbeque, bike awareness, and bike clean up day.

Report of Officers

Vice President Kathy Boone: Kathy stated that the Bike Clean-up day would begin at 10:30. Mike asked if 11:30 might be a better time since some members would be traveling further that day. Lee stated that on a nice day 8:30 was not too early to ride. It was decided to keep the meeting time at 10:30. The meeting day will also be Lee’s and Dave’s birthdays. The members from the north might want to meet at Surdyke’s at 8:30. Then they can meet up with those from the Ste. Gen/Farmington area at 9:15 at the 66 Station, exit 150, before continuing on to Dave & Kathy’s.

Dave has a real nice garage, complete with cleaning supplies and items needed for hooking up CB’s, etc.

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

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month are Wayne Moore on the 22nd, and Georgia Amick on the 29^th.

Peggy read a poem about Friends. She will post it on the forum.

Ginny’s has donated $40 worth of coupons.

Mike encouraged everyone to go out and try to get prizes for the Rally. We volunteered to help Chapter 132 with their Marble Run. They are trying to grow their Chapter. Their meeting time has changed to 10:00 am on the 1^st Saturday of the month. The next meeting will be April 2 at Chesterfield Power Sports. To show support for their chapter, he would like for everyone from 437 who can to try to attend this meeting. Anyone who would like to, can meet at the House Springs Hardee’s at 9:00 to ride up to 132’s April meeting.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Unable to attend.

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

Don Mullins reported that he had sent the check to the Wounded Warrior Project. This was for the money collected in the Afghan raffle. He read a letter of thanks that he had received back from them. He and Judy have been involved in the organization for some time. They received a blanket from the organization, which they will be donating to the Show-Me Rally.

AARP: Don also has informational pamphlets for insurance through AARP if anyone is interested.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: February Minutes are available and will be posted on the website. The group chose not to have them read.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: The treasury is financially sound, (amounts were stated to the chapter).

New Business

The last weekend in June, Chapter 132 will have a ride to Eminence. The oldest operating soda fountain in Missouri is there. They need to know how many are interested in attending so they will know how many cabins/hotel rooms to reserve.

Old Business

Don’t forget Niehaus May 14/15.

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $43 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Ed Amick had the winning ticket taking home $21. Congratulations Ed!

Attendance: Judy Mullins’ name was drawn but she was not present so the prize will be $15 next month.

Meeting Adjourned at 3:03.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Frank & Rose Bertelsmeier Ed & Georgia Amick

Dennis, Shelia & Seth Ottman Don Mullins

Don Kaiser Lee & Nadine Lash

Steve & Diane Sutton

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

April 22, 2011

Meeting Minutes

The April meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:52 a.m. on April 22, 2011, at Surdyke Motorsports in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike thanked everyone for attending and he thanked Lee and Nadine for providing the donuts. Mike brought in a flyer about an Open house and Motorcycle show being held at the Power Sports of Joplin April 29^th – May 1^st.. Registration begins at 10:30 with a Ride beginning at 3 p.m. The event is being held in support of our troops.

Due to the weather, our bike maintenance day was postponed until May. To be able to have the Bike Maintenance Day at Dave & Kathy’s as previously planned; Kathy proposed that the meeting be held on Sunday, May 22, due to other commitments on Saturday. The group approved this proposal.

Mike asked for a volunteer to take over as Web Administrator for the Chapter. Fergy agreed to do so. He will speak with Brenda and they will work out the specifics for the transition.

Niehaus trip on the 14th: Members will meet and tour The Car Museum in Collinsville, IL and then go on to the motel in Litchfield.

Patriot Ride: A Patriot Ride will be held on April 30 at Main & Grand in Festus. There will be a Blessing of the Bikes. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Cost $15 per bike. All proceeds to benefit the Fisher House.

Chesterfield Power Sports is hosting a ride the same day.

Report of Officers

Vice President Kathy Boone: Plans are to leave on Saturday, July 16, for Star Days, spending the night at the Super 8 in Princeton, IL. They will then leave Star Days on Thursday, heading toward Anamosa. Some sites to see on the trip include an old prison and J & P Motorcycle Museum.

She reminded everyone to bring a side dish for the barbeque on maintenance day. She will bring baked beans. Chapter 132 is also invited.

Nadine informed the group that she & Lee are planning a party in their suite during the Star Days event and we are invited to attend. Side note: Star has changed their titles. They are now known as State Ambassadors.

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

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month are Lee and Dave on April 19^th. Frank and Rose’s Anniversary is April 22.

Snack sign up is on the website. Bob & Connie are signed up for May.

The food Pantry appreciated all the items we collected.

Through their aluminum can recycling, Mike and Peggy donated $20 to the Chapter. On Monday, Peggy will speak with the Home Owners at their lake about collecting and donating additional “can” money to our Chapter.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Unable to attend.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: On Saturday, May 7, their will be a Bikers Helping Veterans Bike and Car Show at the Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. All proceeds are used for the individual needs of Veterans in the Veterans Home. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Activities include a Bike Blessing, food, auction, and prizes.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: March Minutes are available and will be posted on the website. The group chose not to have them read.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: The treasury is financially sound, (amounts were stated to the chapter).

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $50 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Don Kaiser was the winner. He donated $5 back to the Chapter, taking home $20. Congratulations Don.

Attendance: Ed Amick was the winner of the $15 attendance prize. Congratulations Ed.

Lee informed the group that Chapter 132 is planning a Ride to Eminence on June 25^th & 26^th.

They have also planned a Ride to Elephant Rocks on Sunday August 14^th. Those in the St. Louis area will meet and leave there at 8 a.m.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:25 a.m..

Attendance

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Jim Ferguson Ed & Georgia Amick

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Don Mullins

Don Kaiser Lee & Nadine Lash

William Enloe

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

May 22, 2011

Meeting Minutes

The May meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:25 a.m. on May 22, 2011. The meeting was held at Dave & Kathy Boone’s house in Perryville, MO. This was the annual bike maintenance Day. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Niehaus was wet, but we still had a good time. It was a sad time for the Niehaus Organization because they had just lost an employee, Mitch Wagner, and a long time friend and Kuryakyn representative, Ann Livingston. They collected money for each of these families at the event.

Surdyke’s has asked us to help serve during at some of their upcoming events. Demo Days will begin June 25^th and run through July 2^nd. They will have Victory Demos June 28^th-29^th. They will have their annual Summer Ride on July 16^th and Twin City Days will be on September 3^rd.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Lee and Nadine had given her the name of an employee at Culvers. Kathy had spoken to Lauren, and Culvers agreed to donate the ice cream for the Ice Cream Social at the Show-Me Rally. Not only are they going to donate the ice cream, straws, and long-handled spoons, but they are also going to deliver it to the hotel. Glasses for the ice cream social are being donated by Don & Judy Mullins, and Dave & Kathy Boone. Each person at the social will get one to keep.

Current plan for Star Days is to leave Saturday July 16. We will visit an old prison in Anamosa and a motorcycle museum during the trip.

Don’t forget to bring food donations to the Show-Me Rally.

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

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month are DJ May 12^th, and Steve Sutton on May 23rd. Fergy & Becky’s Anniversary is May 9^th, and Don & Judy’s is May 17^th.

The Star Chapter at Niehaus held a different type of raffle. You would buy chances but the amount you pay varied. We will try something like this at future events.

Treasurer: The treasury is financially sound, (amounts were stated to the chapter).

Other Business

50/50 Drawing: $45 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Fergy won $22.50 but donated $2 back to the Chapter. Congratulations Fergy.

Meeting Adjourned at 10:40 a.m..

Attendance

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Jim Ferguson Ed & Georgia Amick

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Don & Judy Mullins

Rick & Arlene Kimberling Lee & Nadine Lash

William Enloe Steve & Diane Sutton

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

June 18, 2011

Meeting Minutes

The May meeting was called to order by President Mike Cruse at 10:45 a.m. on June 18, 2011. The meeting was held at Surdyke Motorsports in Festus, MO. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike welcomed Steve and Diane’s daughter to the meeting.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: Mike thanked everyone who was able to attend the Show-Me Rally. He expressed a desire to feel more a part of Star Days this year and had talked to Debbi Greene about how Chapter 437 might help. They agreed that our chapter would help park bikes for the Bike Show.

Mike asked for input concerning the $226 aluminum can money that he and Peggy have collected. He proposed donating this amount to either Feed The Children, the Star Family Foundation, or half to each. After a short chapter discussion, he made a motion to donate it to the Star Family Foundation. Kathy seconded the motion. A Vote was unanimous.

Vice President Kathy Boone: On June 26^th there will be an MDA Ride to Camp event. She has a flyer about the event. The cost is $20 per rider. We could ride up together if anyone is interested.

Brenda sent a sheet with MSF’s group ride hand signals. Copies are available for anyone who would like one.

Kathy has information for places we are going to go during our Star Days trip, and hotel information. Current plan for Star Days is spend Friday evening, July 15, at the Days Inn in Collinsville, before beginning the ride up to Madison on Saturday morning. On July 20^th, after Feed The Children, we will ride to Galena, IL. We will stay 2 nights there and leave Friday 22^nd to go to Anamosa. We will visit an old prison in Anamosa and a motorcycle museum during the trip.

She also has pamphlets about a St. Louis Ride for Kids on Sept. 18^th.

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

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month are Diane Sutton June 24^th. Anniversaries are Wayne & Sandy Moore, June 5^th; Steve & Diane Sutton, June 6^th; and Mike & Peggy Cruse, June 30^th.

She turned over $22.50 from the 50/50 drawing last month and $15 in receipts for the Ice Cream Social to Don Kaiser, Chapter Treasurer.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: The treasury is financially sound, (amounts were stated to the chapter).

Vet Rep Dave Boone: This week is Marine week.

The VA will supply Vets with free medical-alert

bracelets.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: Will forward the minutes for April & May to Fergy so they can be posted on the website. The Chapter chose not to have them read aloud.

She proposed that for those who would like to participate, that we each begin to donate $1 each month to a fund that will be used to purchase tickets for the Vets during the Show Me Rally’s silent auction next year.

Other Business

Surdykes will be needing help during their upcoming Demo Days Events.

Don Mullins informed us of a phone call he had received from a Veteran in Farmington. The gentleman had told him about a private organization called Veterans with Hope. It is funded strictly by donations and run through volunteer service. It is a support system for vets. He will be talking to him further on Tuesday. We may want to help this group in some way.

Mike suggested that we provide emergency phone numbers & information to him to be carried with us during group rides.

Don will bring the “Munchies” next time.

Steve Sutton asked if the Chapter had anything planned as a group for the July 4^th holiday. Kathy proposed that we come to her house for a barbeque on the 2^nd. Everyone can bring a side dish. Any bikes in need of maintenance can be worked on in Dave’s garage and checked out before the Star Days trip.

50/50 Drawing: $40 was collected in the 50/50 drawing. Don & Judy won $20 but donated it back to the Chapter. Someone insisted that they keep 1 dollar. Thank you, Don & Judy.

Attendance Drawing: Don Mullins was the winner of the attendance drawing. It was $10 this month. Congratulations Don!

Meeting Adjourned at 11:25 a.m..

Attendance

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Don Kaiser Wayne Moore

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Don & Judy Mullins

William Enloe Steve & Diane Sutton

July Missing

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

August 20, 2011

Meeting Minutes

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

10:38 a.m. on August 20, 2011 at Surdyke Motorsports, in Festus, MO.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike welcomed everyone for coming to the meeting and welcomed 2 members from the local HOG Chapter from Surdyke Harley Davidson; Elmer Krampf, & Dennis Newkirk. The annual Marble Run will now be held in conjunction with the Build a Bike Back Stopper’s Benefit. He asked Elmer to tell us more about the event.

Elmer Krampt: There will be free Dyno machine testing. Many vendors including, Under the Gun Tatoos and Latin Boot World will be there. The Boy Scouts will be barbequing at the last stop. There will be a tent set up at the last stop at U S Bank.

Back to Mike: He received a call from Mike Reglan from Chapter 132 stating that Lee Lash had stepped down as the State Ambassador. He commented that Star Days was hotter than heck.

We will be needing volunteers to work the stops for the Build a Bike event. The registration stop will be at Surdyke Motorsports. The next stop will be at the Bloomsdale Firehouse, followed by stops at the fire stations in Ste Gen & Farmington. The next stop will be at Surdyke Harley where the bikes will be staged for a ride t the last stop at U S Bank in Festus. Those working the first stop will need to be at Surdyke Motorsports at 8:15.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Nothing more to add.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: She has 4 restaurant gift cards for the Veterans of Hope in Farmington. We are still collecting canned goods for the Ozark Food Pantry. While some of the chapter was at Star Days, Steve and Diane & Bill and Carol volunteered at Surdykes working for tips to donate to Veterans of Hope.

Birthdays this month: August 18, Bob Scott; Aug 23, Don Mullins; & Aug 26, Brenda Scott. Anniversary this month: August 19, Dennis & Shelia Ottman.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: The LST 325 will be at the Chester IL riverfront on September 16-18. You can get more info at www.LST325CHESTERIL.ORG. Kathy suggested that we have our September meeting at their house and ride over to tour the ship together.

Tin Stars Rep Bob Scott: Nothing at this time

Secretary Shelia Ottman: Did not attend July meeting so no minutes were taken.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Reported the balance in the treasury. The treasury is sound.

50/50 Drawing: $54 was collected in the 50/50 drawing, Brenda had the winning ticket with $27 going to the chapter, $27 to Brenda. Congratulations Brenda!

Attendance: Georgia Amick won the attendance prize of $5 today.

Meeting adjourned at 11:12 am.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Steve & Diane Sutton

Don Mullins Bill Enloe

Don Kaiser Ed & Georgia Amick

Bob & Brenda Scott Elmer Krampf

Dennis Newkirk

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

September 18, 2011

Meeting Minutes

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

10:30 a.m. on September 18, 2011 at the Boone’s residence, in Perryville, MO.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike welcomed everyone for coming to the meeting. He received a Thank you letter from the Star Foundation in appreciation of the donation made by Chapter 437 to them at Star Days. He had also received a Thank you for the Chapter from Kristen for our work at the Build A Bike event. He announced that we have a new State Ambassador for MO: Perry & Linda Arnold.

We will not have a meeting in October.

The November meeting will be at Surdykes.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Kathy proposed that for Christmas, instead of buying a Dirty Santa gift & Adopting a family, we instead purchase $50 of groceries per couple to donate to the food pantry. The group was unanimously in favor of this idea.

Our Christmas Party is scheduled for December 4^th from 1-5pm.

We will vote at our November meeting about having the event catered.

Mike Reglin from Chapter 132 has invited us to attend their Chapter Picnic.

Bob & Brenda have a new grandson. Robert Ray was born on September 4^th.

Georgia & Ed have a new grandson in FL.

Sergeant at Arms Dennis Ottman: Nothing at this time.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Birthdays this month: September 16, Bill Enloe; & September 20, Peggy Cruse.

Vet Rep Dave Boone: Nothing at this time.

Secretary Shelia Ottman: Nothing at this time.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Unable to attend.

50/50 Drawing: $35 was collected in the 50/50 drawing, Ed had the winning ticket. He won $17.50, but donate $7.50 back to the Chapter. Congratulations Ed!

Attendance: There was no attendance drawing today.

Meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Bill, Carol & Dionne Enloe

Ed & Georgia Amick

No meeting held October

Chapter #437

Festus, MO

November 19, 2011

Meeting Minutes

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

10:35 a.m. on November 19, 2011 at Surdyke Motorsports, in Festus, MO.

Report of Officers

President Mike Cruse: The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance. Mike welcomed everyone for coming to the meeting. He informed us that our new MO State Ambassador, Perry Arnold, was not able to attend the meeting today. He stated that he was aware that our forum was not working properly.

LOS Rep Peggy Cruse: Reminded us that the Christmas Party will be on Dec. 4^th and that we will not be exchanging gifts. The group had decided to use the $20 per person that would have been used for a gift exchange to purchase groceries and give them to the food pantry.

She stated that $41 had been received from recycling the aluminum cans which the group decided to donate to Feed The Children.

Birthdays for November: Kathy on November 14th; Fergy on November 21^st. Anniversaries: Dave & Kathy on November 15^th; Ed & Georgia on November 20^th.

Bill & Carol were officially voted in to our group.

There will be a drawing for some restaurant coupons for attendance prizes today.

Vice President Kathy Boone: Thank you to Mike for collecting the aluminum cans at work..

Secretary Shelia Ottman: There are no minutes to report for October as no meeting was held. Minutes for August & September will be forwarded to Fergy to be added to the web site.

50/50 was won by Don & Judy. They won $25 and donated $5 back to the chapter. $25 went to the chapter in addition to the $5 they gave back.

Sandy Moore stated that she has a big flag with a motorcycle in the middle of it that she would like to give to the chapter if we wanted it. Mike said we would like it.

Attendance Prizes: There were 6 winners of the restaurant coupons: Georgia, Diane & Steve, Dave, Judy, Don K., & Carol.

Attendance Cash Prize: Rose Bertelsmeir’s name was drawn, but she was not in attendance. The prize will go up to $10 at the next meeting.

Nominations for Officers

Don Mullins proposed that we keep the same officers, except for the secretary, who had stated she could no longer continue in the position.

Mike nominated Georgia Amick as the new Secretary. She accepted the nomination and was unanimously elected.

Vet Rep Dave Boone stated that he would like to step down and nominated Don Mullins. Don Mullins is the new Vet Rep by a unanimous decision.

President Mike Cruse will also be Tail Gunner.

Treasurer Don Kaiser: Reported the balance in the treasury. The treasury is sound.

Tin Star Officer : Wayne Moore was nominated for the position. He accepted and was elected by a unanimous decision.

We still need Road Captains.

Kathy asked that everyone please bring ideas for rides.

Dave & Kathy invited the chapter to their home in April for Bike Maintenance.

Meeting adjourned at 11:30 am.

Attendance Roster

Mike & Peggy Cruse Dave & Kathy Boone

Dennis & Shelia Ottman Steve & Diane Sutton

Don & Judy Mullins William Enloe & Carol Baldridge

Don Kaiser Ed & Georgia Amick

Sandy & Wayne Moore Jim Ferguson

No October Meeting

Star Touring & Riding Association

Chapter 437, Festus, MO