General Monthly Meeting Minutes for August 15, 2023

Meeting Location –

Shirky’s Pizza Zone, 70 E Canal St., Carroll, OH 43112.

Members in Attendance – (8)

Attending the August meeting were Mike Allen (President), Larry Laskorski (Secretary), Joshua Casto (Membership), Al Holtsberry. Steve Wolfe, Connor Casto, Paul Zelenak, and Ed Caughell.

Call to Order –

Mike Allen called the meeting to order at 8:02 P.M. Before commencing the normal business of the meeting, Mike announced to the members in attendance that Larry Laskorski has joined the Motohio Team as a Sales Rep.

Secretary’s report –

Larry Laskorski read the minutes of the meeting held on July 18, 2023. Mike Allen moved to accept the minutes, as written, and that they be entered into the organization’s records. Joshua Casto seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.

Treasurer's report –

No Treasurer’s report was provided as Henning Carlsen did not attend due to illness. Mike Allen did state that the club is solvent.

Membership report –

Joshua Casto reported that a total of five new members were added to the club since the last meeting. Four of the new members signed up during the BMW Demo days held at Motohio on Friday and Saturday, August 11th, and 12th.

Joshua also reported that the club’s new members only, Facebook page has twenty members. Joshua also reported that he has created a separate club information Facebook page that is viewable by anyone. This new page contains general information about the club and a downloadable application for anyone who would like to join.

The new club stickers have been printed and Joshua is in the process of distributing them to the membership. With respect to the club T-shirts that were approved at the last meeting, Joshua will be sending out a communication with information as to how members can order and pay for this year’s T-shirts. Joshua also stated that he will be reaching out to the membership for design suggestions for the 2024 club T-shirt.

Joshua asked Mike Allen if he could have the club banner to set up at the Waylin’ Wayne event in September. Mike agreed.

Connor Casto moved to accept the Membership report, as presented, and that it be entered into the organization’s records. Paul Zelenak seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.

Activities Report –

Rich McCoy did not attend the meeting due to a family issue. Prior to the meeting, Rich did distribute an email to the club’s members wherein he welcomed the five new members to the club and listed the following upcoming events:

• This weekend, August 18th through August 20th - 4 Winds BMW Club rally in New Bethlehem, PA As a result of the family issue noted above Rich will be unable to attend. However, Josh Casto is planning to go. Please reach out to Josh if you're interested in riding out with him.

• September 6th through September 10th - Wailin' Wayne Weekend in Nelsonville, Ohio.

• September 10th – Monthly club ride. Details to be provided soon.

• September 14th through September 17th - BMW RA National Rally in Davis WV Discount admission available until August 21st. We will have a reserved club camping area. Please let Rich know, by August 21st, if you would like a camping spot. If anyone is interested in riding as a group, please let him know, as well, and he'll develop a plan.

• September 22nd through September 24th - Greater Cincinnati BMW Club rally in Marietta, Ohio. Please let Rich know if you are interested in attending. Hotel reservations are up to individual members.

• September 22nd through September 24th - Hoosier Beemers Rally in North Vernon, IN.

• Oregonia Hill Climb – October 8th.

• TBD - Possible joint ride with the Southeast Ohio Beemers.

Mike Allen presented the above information on behalf of Rich. Larry Laskorski moved to accept the Activities Report, as presented, and that it be entered into the organization’s records. Joshua Casto seconded the motion. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved.

Old business -

Cory Samuel has eliminated the back end of the club website thereby reducing the cost to the club. This has been replaced with the members only Facebook page.

The BMW Demo Days event at Motohio was successful. Attendance and participation were great. A total of 249 demo rides were taken.

Mike is still working to close the Club’s old Facebook page. Joshua Casto has volunteered to help Mike accomplish this.

New business –

Mike advised the members in attendance that the AMA Museum is planning another Bike Night for September 16th and they have asked if we would like to participate and set up our membership popup again. After some discussion it was decided that the club would participate in the upcoming AMA event.

Questions raised – None.

Next Meeting –

The next regularly scheduled club meeting will be Tuesday, September 19th. Location: Benny’s Pizza, 968 Columbus Ave., Marysville, OH 43040. Website: Benny's Pizza.

Adjournment –

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mike Allen at 8:36 PM which was seconded by Joshua Casto. All members in attendance voted in favor, with no objections, and the motion was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.