Jan. 2, 2011
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
Meeting called to order at 12:08
Coordinators Report
- Brass Nuts Run Jan. 1, 2011
Asst. Coordinators Report
-Mike had nothing to report..
Secretary’s Report
-Motion was made to waive the reading of the minutes as
written. Motion was seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s Report
-Denise reported the treasury has $3,075.07 in the
treasury. $456.00 to plaques, 5 L &
L Seminar tickets for $375.00, and $526.96 for patches.
Legislative
-Nothing new right now.
L&L Seminar Jan. 21 & 22.
John Lawrence’s
office will be in Jennersville, where Peliggi’s office was. Pat encourages everyone to join MRF. Pat will get more info on the “Bikers on the
Beltway”.
Membership
-212 members, 11 expired in Dec., 14 will expire in Jan.,
and 10 will expire in Feb. Chris Masters
will be the new Membership Officer.
Public Relations Report
-Jesse Reed turned the recorder over to Mike.
Products
-Donna has products.
Scroggy Bottom shirts left. Donna
can get state products if anyone is interested.
Road Captain
-Brass Nuts Run good turn out. 69 brass nuts were given out. Probably around 60 bikes showed up. Chapter helped a family at Christmas. Patriot Riders, St. Pats of Malvern, Bill
& Linda McElyea, Jim & Sue Johnson, Norm & Tara Eggers, Rick &
Terri Miller were some that helped out.
Guru thanked everyone for all the help for this family. Guru has patches.
District 9
-Anyone bringing alcohol to the Hospitality Room must have a
PA State Liquor receipt. Chili cook-off at L&L. Chester County will bring sodas. Motion was made to set aside $100.00 for the
sodas. Motion was seconded and carried.
Correspondence
-Nothing received this month.
Old Business
-C.O.P.’s were printed out for everyone to see. Books are always open for everyone to
see. Money was made at every event.
-L&L Seminar & Bike Pac.. Motion was made to donate $500.00 to Bike
Pac, motion was made and seconded.
New
business
- Officers
switched positions.. Deborah Kannas accepted the position of Treasurer, Chris Masters accepted
the position of Membership, Denice Sahadi accepted the
position of Public Relations. Jesse made a motion. All Motions were seconded
and carried. Bill made a motion to give
L&L tickets to Guru and Tim. All Motions were seconded and carried.
Bike
Pac: Dennis Houck
won $80.50
50/50: Sue Dunkinfield won $56.50
Sign In: Dennis Houck won &110.00
Congratulations to all the winners!
Next meeting will be Feb.. 6, 2011. Meeting place will be the Christiana American
Legion at 12 noon.
Dec. 5, 2010
Chester County ABATE
of PA
Christiana American
Legion
Meeting called to
order at 12:16
Coordinators
Report
-Bill attended a funeral for a fellow member.
The chapter also had about 22 members attend the Coatesville Parade on Dec.
4th.
Asst.
Coordinators Report
-Mike had nothing to
report today.
Secretary's
Report
-Motion was made to
waive the reading of the minutes as written. Motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s
Report
-Denise reported the
treasury has $5812.01 in the treasury. If anyone would like to see a detailed
report, please see Denise.
Membership
-The chapter
membership is up to 212. 11 expire in Nov., 10 expire in Dec., and 13 will
expire in Jan. If anyone has any questions or concerns, please see Linda.
Legislative
-Our LC, Pat met with
John Lawrence recently. Everything is quiet right now as the transition happens
in Harrisburg. All existing House and
Senate bills will expire at the end of this year (session).
Public
Relations Report
-The Coatesville
parade was a good time. And a reminder to all members with an email address
please be sure Jesse has a correct address for you.
Road
Captain Report
-Guru has 16 orders for the large
chapter patches; they will be $26 each. A motion was made to order 20 patches
for the chapter; the motion was seconded and carries. Please get with Guru if
interested in purchasing one. Jan 1 will be our brass nuts run. We will meet at
the Full Throttle Grill at 9am. Weather permitting, there will be a ride. The
chapter still has some old Summer Fun Run packets available; please take one
and enjoy a nice ride in the coming months.
Products:
-Donna has some
Scroggy Bottom Bash shirts still available along with chapter shirts. Please
see her if interested in purchasing any of them.
District 9
-Nothing to report
this month.
Correspondence
-None received this
month.
Old Business
1) About 16 or 17
chapter members attended the Del Val Toy Run.
2)
L& L Seminar is Jan 21 and 22, be sure to reserve your room. The ticket
price is $75 for the weekend, and rooms are going for $76.
New
Business:
1)
There will be a discussion at the next Grand Board meeting about an increase in
dues.
2)
There has also been some discussion on sending the state newsletter via email.
The individual members will have a choice of how they wish to receive the
newsletter.
3)
Mike will be appointing officers at the Jan. meeting. All appointees will have
to be approved by the members.
Bike Pac: Pat Carnevale won $120.
50/50: Denise Russell won $93.
Sign In: Melissa Staff would have won $74, but was not
present.
Congratulations to all
the winners.
Next meeting will be
Jan. 2, 2011. Meeting place is Christiana American Legion at 12 noon. Happy
Holidays to everyone and a Happy and Healthy New Year. See everyone next year.
Brenda
November 2010 meeting held on Oct. 31, 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
Meeting called to order at 12:13
Coordinators Report
-Chapter elections will be held today. Bill read the nominees and closed the nominations.
Asst. Coordinators Report
-Mike had nothing to report today.
Secretary's Report
Motion was made to waive the reading of the minutes as written. Motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s Report
-Denise reported the treasury has $5003.01. $88.46 was paid to Brenda for Halloween party food. The chapter also paid $425.00 to the American Legion for rental of the hall for the Halloween party. The chapter also paid Tom Plank $120.00 for charcoal.
Membership
-The chapter membership is up to 208. If anyone needs pins, patches, or have any questions or concerns, please see Linda.
Legislative
Pat reminded the chapter that Tuesday is Election Day. Legislatively, everything is quiet right now due to the upcoming elections. In this month’s State Newsletter there is an article worth reading, regarding some Federal issues.
. Public Relations Report
-The Halloween party made some money for the chapter. After the expenses, we saw a profit of $221.54. The attendance was around 50 people.
Road Captain Report
-South Mountain Poker Run was a nice ride. Or chapter had 8 bikes and 11 people. Anyone who is going to the Toy Run please meet at the Wawa on Rt. 1 at 8:30 am on Nov. 7th. The group will pull out at 9am. Guru is also getting a new order together for patches, anyone interested in one please see Guru.
Products Report
-Donna has some Scroggy Bottom Bash shirts still available along with chapter shirts. Please see her if interested in purchasing any of them.
District 9
-Bill attended the last District 9 meeting on Oct. 17th. The District would like to host a party at the Laurel Hill Farm. This will be on Sept.3, 2011. The District will be making a $200 donation at the L&L Seminar in Jan. to BikePac.
Correspondence
-Bill received a thank you note from Canine Partners for Life. The chapter received an appreciation letter from Harry Readshaw for our donation and participation in the Gettysburg run.
Old Business
1) L&L Seminar. If there are any members interested in attending only the banquet on Saturday night, please let Bill know, he is going to information on a one ticket price.
2) Christmas Party/meeting. Dec. 5th will be our meeting and party afterward. If anyone would like help with food, please contact Brenda.
3) DelVal Toy Run. Nov.7th. Meet at Wawa at RT.1 at 8:30am, pull out at 9am.
4) Coatesville Parade. Dec.4th. Meet at Burger King at 8am. Anyone wishing to help with the chapter float meet at Bill's house on Nov.6th.
Nominations
Chester County Chapter nominations are as follows:
Coordinator: Mike Donohoe
Assistant Coordinator: Chris Masters and Gordon Griffith. Tim Killinger withdrew his name from the ballot.
Secretary: Cindy Sable
Legislative Coordinator: Pat Carnevale
Treasurer: none at this time.
The voting results are as follows: Chapter - Mike Donohoe received 27 votes, Chris Masters received 20 votes, Gordon Griffin received 7 votes. Cindy Sable received 27 votes. District - Shawn Sheehan 19 votes, Nick DiGregorio 3 votes. State - BJ Dumaire received 25 votes, Rick Stephens received 2 votes, Steve Zurl received 27 votes, Barb Smith received 27 votes, Tom Christofis received 27 votes, Paul Hundermark received 12 votes while Peggy Snyder received 15 votes.
New Business
1) American Legion: A motion was made to donate $300 to the American Legion at the Dec. meeting. Motion seconded and carries.
Bike Pac: Marshall Thompson won $50.
50/50: Arta Thomas won $33.
Sign In: Gretchen Masters would have won $27, but was not present.
Congratulations to all the winners.
Next meeting will be Dec.5th, 12 at the Christiana American Legion. We also be having a short party after the meeting. Hope to see you then.
Oct. 3, 2010
Chester County ABATE
of PA
Christiana American
Legion
Meeting called to
order at 12:09
The chapter welcomed 4
new members.
Anita Edwards from
Canine Partners of Life was also at the meeting to thank everyone for participating
in their fundraiser. Bill presented a check for $110.00 to Anita.
Coordinators
Report
-Bill thanked everyone for participating in the
Shanksville ride.
Asst. Coordinators
Report
-Mike asked the
chapter what kind of beer for the Halloween Party.
Secretary's
Report
Motion was made to
waive the reading of the minutes as written. Motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s
Report
- Denise was not
present, but had a detailed report for Bill to read. The chapter has a total of
$5,666.47. $592.02 was paid out to members for expenses for the Scroggy Bottom
Bash. $1361.00 was deposited in the account, these monies came from products,
donations from the party and money grab tickets. A detailed report is available
for anyone to see.
Membership
-Linda reported we
have 194 members, 4 expired in Sept., 8 will expire in Oct., and 11 will expire
in Nov. If anyone has any questions or concerns about membership please see
Linda.
Legislative
- The House is back in
session. There has been some movement on some Bills we are watching. HB1189 the
MSP, HB2440 The Motorcycle Repair Bill, these bills will more than likely go to
the Governor for his signature. Remember election day is coming up; everyone
get out and vote.
Public
Relations Report
-Jesse was not present.
Road
Captain Report
-Ride to Gettysburg
was nice; the chapter had 14 bikes and around 20 people. South Mountain will be
holding a poker run on Oct. 10. Anyone from the chapter wanting to ride please
meet at the Wawa at RT 10 and 30 at 8am, the group will be pulling out at 8:15.
Anyone wishing more info please see Guru. If anyone is interested in the large
chapter patches, you see Guru also.
Products
Report
-Donna has some
Scroggy Bottom Bash shirts still available along with chapter shirts. Please
see her if interested in purchasing any of them.
District 9
No one from the
District was present. The next District meeting will be held on Oct.17th.
Correspondence
-Bill received a thank
you note from Canine Partners for Life.
Old Business
1) Money
Grab tickets; Anyone having money or tickets out, please get to Bill. Chester
County Chapter was the 5th highest seller in the state, way to go members.
2) Halloween Party is
Oct. 30th. A signup sheet will be passed
around, please be sure sign up to bring something.
3) Del Val Toy Run
will be Nov. 7th. A group will be meeting at Wawa at 202 and RT1 at 8:30.
4) The Coatesville
parade will be Dec. 4th. Bill will get more info as he gets it. Also work will
begin on the float soon.
Nominations
Nominations are open
until Oct, for the district and chapters. Chester County nominations are as
follows:
Coordinator: Mike
Donohoe
Assistant Coordinator:
Chris Masters and Gordon Griffith. Tim Killinger withdrew his name from the
ballot.
Secretary: Cindy Sable
Legislative
Coordinator: Pat Carnevale
Treasurer: none at this time.
Steve Zurl was
nominated for Assit. Coordinator and he accepted the nomination .Our chapter
will be voting at the next meeting which will be held on Oct. 31st.
New Business
1) The chapter members
would like to keep the COP's the way they are regarding the Color's wording.
2) COP Article VII A)7)a)b),
the members voted accept the new wording.
3) A motion was made
to pay the registration fee to the 2011 L & L Seminar for all elected
officers. The motion was seconded and carries.
Bike Pac: Joan Houck won $79.00
50/50: Rick Price won $42.00
Sign In: Craig Lynch won $31.00
Congratulations to all
the winners.
Next meeting Oct.31st
at the Christiania American Legion, at noon. This will be our Nov., meeting
this change is due to the DelVal toy run on Nov.7th.
Sept.5, 2010,
Chester County ABATE
of PA
Christiana American
Legion
Meeting called to
order at 12:12 by Bill McElyea.
No new members
present.
Rep. Tom Houghton was
present who is up for reelection this year. Tom spoke to the chapter on his
views in his district.
Coordinators
Report
-Bill thanked everyone for helping and attending
the Scroggy Bottom Bash, the event was a success.
Asst.
Coordinators Report
-Mike commented on how
everyone pulled together to make the Scroggy Bottom Bash a nice party.
Secretary's
Report
Motion was made to
waive the reading of the minutes as written. Motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s
Report
- Denise reported we
$4897.79, in the checking account. A detailed report of the Scroggy Bottom Bash
is available for all members. Good job on the report.
Membership
-Linda was not
present. No report was given.
Legislative
- Pat reported that
the State Legislators are still in summer session. Traffic light bill will be
coming up for vote. MSP bill will also be coming up for vote. Steve reported on
some Federal issues. The National level is pushing for a mandatory helmet law
nationwide again. Chester County Chapter
has been a member of the MRF since 1989. Please register to vote if you have
done so yet.
. Public
Relations Report
-Jesse has flyers for
Canine Partners for Life event happening on Sept. 11. The chapter has bought
spots for the cow bingo. Come out and see if the chapter wins. There was a
motion made for the chapter to purchase 20 money grab tickets, this was
seconded and carried. By purchasing these the chapter will have 40 chances to
win $10,000.00.
Road
Captain Report
Flight 93 Memorial
Ride on Sept. 12, anyone wishing to ride with the group, meet at the Full
Throttle Grill at 8:30am; the ride will depart at 9am. Readshaw Raiders Ride to Gettysburg will be
held on Sept.25. Ride departs the Full Throttle Grill at 9am. Flyers are
available. The VFW in Hockessin, DE would like to have a BBQ for our chapter
members. Anyone wishing to go should let Guru know asap. The cost is $6.50, and
it will be on Oct. 3 after our meeting. Oct. 10, South Mountain is having a
poker run.
Products
Report
Donna has some Scroggy
Bottom Bash shirts still available, along with chapter shirts. Please see her
if interested in purchasing any of them.
District 9
The next Grand Board
meeting will be Sept.18. Everyone is welcome.
Lancaster County Chapter is trying to get up and running again.
Correspondence
-Bill received a thank
you note from Rick and Terry Miller thanking the chapter for all the help at
the Cancer Aid Benefit. This year they were able to help 6 families. We also
received an invitation to participate in the Coatesville parade. The members decided to participate in the
parade again this year.
New
Business
The chapter will be
having a Christmas Party after the December meeting. Plan to attend the meeting and have some fun.
Old
Business
1) Bill handed out
Money Grab tickets to members to sell; remember the chapter makes $3 for each
ticket sold.
2) A group will be
leaving Full Throttle on Sept.12 for a ride to Shanksville.
3) The chapter has gun
raffle tickets to sell for the Readshaw Raiders ride. A motion was made for the
chapter to purchase any reaming tickets, motion seconded and carries. A group
will be leaving Full Throttle on Sept.25 for the ride to Gettysburg.
4) The chapter will be
hosting a Halloween Party at the American Legion on Oct.30. This event is open
to the public. Mike Donohoe will be heading up a committee for the party.
5) The Toy Run is
Nov.7th. The chapter will not be selling t-shirts this year.
Nominations
Nominations are open
until Oct, for the district and chapters. Chester County nominations are as
follows:
Coordinator: Mike
Donohoe
Assistant Coordinator:
Chris Masters and Gordon Griffith. Tim Killinger withdrew his name from the
ballot.
Secretary: Cindy Sable
Legislative
Coordinator: Pat Carnevale
Treasurer: none at this time.
District: Gordon
Griffith for district rep.
50/50 – Stanley Wells
won $57.75
Bike Pac – Bob Eachus
won $55.00
Sign In –Bill McElyea
won $33.00
Congratulations to the
winners, Meeting was adjourned at 1:36. Next meeting will be held October 3,
2010 at the Christiana American Legion. Meeting is at noon.
August 1, 2010,
Chester County ABATE
of PA
Christiana American
Legion
Meeting called to
order at 12:10
No new members
present.
Anita Edwards from
Canine Partners gave a demo on training of their dogs.
September 11, Cow Bingo and Benefit Ride
John Larwence, running for State Rep. of the 13th
District spoke to the Chapter on his views of upcoming issues in the district.
Coordinators
Report
-Bill reported good turn out at the
District 9 Summer Sizzler, 21 people showed up from Chester County
ABATE.
Asst.
Coordinators Report
-Mike reports the
farm is looking great but still allot to do. All are welcome to help on Fri.
and Sat. clean-up and get ready until the event
Secretary’s
Report
- Brenda not present
Terri sat in and took notes.
Motion to waive
reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded and carried
Treasurer’s
Report
- Denise reported we
have $5064.99 in our checking account.
Membership
Linda, reports 196
members 17 expired in July.
Legislative
- Pat had John
Lawerence attend our August 1st meeting. John is running for Rep. for the 13th
District. Discussed safety spot check and noise control.
. Public
Relations Report
-Jesse reported that
1/3 of attendance at Summer Sizzler were from Chester County Chapter. Discussed
advertising at Herr’s bike night August
12, 2010.
Road Captain Report
Guru discussed fund
raising for friends of the Chapter.
Products Report
Donna wasn’t present
but she’s got ‘em.
Correspondence
None to report.
New Business
Bill suggested
donate 2 tickets to Scroogy Bottom to
Jim Coyle memorial veterans benefit. Tickets were donated given as a door prize
and won by Steve Rogers who will be attending. Money Grab Raffle tickets are
available.
Old Business
Steppin up work
details Fri. and Sat at the farm for Scroogy Bottom.
October 31st
will be our November Chapter Meeting due to the Del Val Toy Run on November 7th
Nominations
Michael Donohoe –
Coordinator, seconded and carried
Tim Killinger - Asst. Coordinator, seconded and carried
Cindy Sable –
Secretary, seconded and carried
Pat Carnevale –
Legislative Coordinator, seconded and carried
Treasurer – No
nomination at this time
50/50 – Guru, won
$38.00
Bike Pac – Jesse
Reed $47.00
Sign In – Pat
Carnevale - $137.00
Congratulations to
the winners, Meeting was adjourned at 1:19pm. Next meeting will be held
September 5, 2010 at the American Legion At 12 noon
July 4, 2010,
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
No new members present.
Coordinators Report
Bill was not present. Mike told the chapter the Memorial Run had a
great turn out. There were 68 bikes and a total of 88 people to help unload the
boat load of food at the Neighborhood Services Center.
Asst. Coordinators Report
-Mike had nothig to report.
Secretary’s Report
- Motion to waive reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded
and carried.
Treasurer’s Report
- ,Denise reported we have $5893.15 in our checking. $194.91 check went
to Bill McElyea for food for the party after the food run. $52.00 was deposited
from June for the 50/50.$225.00 was paid for Liability Insurance for the
Scroggy Bottom Bash. And a check for $50 was sent to Hospice for James Coyle.
Membership
Linda was not present, there was no report give.
Legislative
- Pat spoke to John Lawerence about attending our August meeting. John
is running for Rep. for the 13th District. He also told us there was nothing
new happening right now.
Public Relations Report
-Jesse reported the food run a success. Jesse was also approched by
Canine Partners for Life, they wanted to know if we would like to do a poker
run to raise money for them. The chapter made a motion to buy 5 spaces for cow
bingo for this event instead, the motion was seconded and carries, the chapter
will give the Canine Partners $50 for 5 spaces for cow bing. The event is Sept,
11th.
Road Captain Report
. Guru reminded us about the District Party on July 31st. Anyone
intrested in going should contact Guru, as a group will be leaving from this
area.
District 9
-The district will be hosting a party on July 31 at John McDonald's
American Grill. Camp Joy tickets are available. The Philly Chapter will be
hosting a Pig Roast and flyers are available.
Products Report
- Chapter T-shirts still available. Donna has a state catalogue if
anyone is interested in any of these products, please see her.
Correspondence
-Brenda recieved a thank you note from the James Coyle family for the
card that was sent from the chapter.
New Business
Old Business
-Work Party Chairman:
Craig and Wayne have decided to hold 2 more work details at the farm,
these will be July 24 and July 31st, everyone bring their gloves and be
prepared to work. Mike Donohoe has finished the electric at the farm. A motion
was made to rent a bush hog if need be to clean up at the farm, this was
seconded and carries. Craig drew names of 10 people to win the District 9
tickets, they are as follows: Hoppy, Jesse Killinger, Tim Killinger, Steve
Stinson, Hal Morris, Rick Miller,
Marshall Thompson, Rick Dickens, Guru, and Brenda Lynch.
50/50-Janet Delaquito won $31.25
Bike Pac- Marshall Thompson won $45
Sign in- Mary Jane Morris would have won $108 but was not present.
-- Congratulations to the winners. Meeting was adjourned at 12:40. Next
meetin will be August 1st at the American Legion at 12 noon.
June 6, 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
The chapter welcomed new members today, Riders For Charity brought some
flyers for event of theirs coming up in July, be sure to take one. Rick Miller
thanked everyone for the success of the Memorial Day Cancer Aid ride, there was
a total of 27 bikes and 34 people. he chapter made a $100 donation to cancer
aid, this came from passing the hat at the after party.
Coordinators Report
Bill spoke of the Memorial Day ride and party. About 15 people rode to
the Capital for the Rights Rally. The chapter presented a check for $600 to
BikePac at the rally. The organization as a whole made about $10,000 for
BikePac. Bill also has Hazen tickets, be sure to get yours from him. Bill also
told the chapter the food drive was a success and thanked everyone who was able
to help out.
Asst. Coordinators Report.
Mike was not present.
Secretary’s Report:
- Motion to waive reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded
and carried.
Treasurer’s Report
- There is $4007.52 in the account. A check was written for $500 to
Bike Pac. at the Rights Rally, and a check for $100 to the state for Hazen
security.
Membership:
we currrently have 196 members in the chapter. 13 expired in May. 8
will expire in June and 12 will expire in Aug. If any member has any questions
or concerns please see Linda. If anyone needs pins or patches, Linda has them.
Legislative:
Pat was not presented. Bill and Pat attended Lobby Day in Harrisburg.
Pat talked about some of the bills that concern motorcyclists. HB2442, this
bill has 120 co-sponsers. HB 67
had an amenendment added, so this one starts all over again. There has
been no movement on HB2104, and HB471. Other bills that have had no movement
are HB590, and HB1189. Pat reminded everyone that this is an election year and
make sure you are registered to vote, if anyone needs a form. Pat and Brenda
both have some.
Public Relations Report
Jesse Reed won the GPS raffled off at the Memorial Day Party.
Congratulations. There were 313 tickets sold for this for a total of $1356,
only 187 were unsold. The cost of the GPS was $649.90, the chapter made a
profit of $706.10. Way to go everyone. Jesse has made flyers for the District 9
party and also the Scroggy Bottom Bash please be sure to take some and pass
them out. Jesse also has tickets for the Scroggy Bottom Bash.
Road Captain Report
The Rights Rally was a good turn out. There were maybe 800 to 1000
bikes at the Capital that day. There is a new motorcycle sign up on route 41 in
PA, many thanks to Norm Eggers, a chapter member for this. Please check the
table for flyers for up coming events. Guru has had a request for new patches,
please let him know and they will bo ordered. Reminder about the food run on
July 3rd.
District 9
-The district will be hosting a party on July 31 at John McDonald's
American Grill. Camp Joy tickets are available, . The Philly Chapter will be
hosting a Pig Roast and flyers are available.
Products Report
- Chapter T-shirts still available. Donna has a state catalouge if
anyone is intrested in any of these products, please see her.
Correspondence:
Bill recieved a thank you from Chales for the BikePac donation.
.Work Party Chairman:
Work has started at the site for the Aug. party. Anyone intrested in
helping prep the site for this event, please contact Craig at
clynch@zoominternet.net. Thank you.Craig has requested a committee meeting for
this event, this will be held on June 11 st 7pm at McElyea's house. Anyone is
welcomed to attend. Craig will let everyone know when the next work detail will
be. Anyone intrested in helping with security, please let Tim know.
New Business
1. Scroggy Bottom Bash- Tim will be in charge of security for the
event, please sign up with him to help out.
2. A motion was made to donate $50 to Hospice in memory of James Coyle,
a chapter member who passed away. The motion was seconded and carries.
OLd Business
Committee meeting June 11 7pm at MeElyeas.This will be to discuss the
Scroggy Bottom Bash.
Memorial Food Run- July 3 at the Giant parking lot.
District 9 party- flyers available. Bill will be doing bike games. More
information available at next meeting.
50/50-Rick Miller won $52.75.
Bike Pac- Rick miller won $62.50
Sign in -- Barbara Wallace would have won $79.00., but was not present.
Congratulations to the winners. Meeting was adjourned at 1:25. Next meeting
will be July 4, 2010 at Christiana American Legion at 12 noon.
May 2. 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
4 new members were welcomed
today.
Persons to be heard: Rick Miller
spoke about a poker run on May 30th; this will be joint venture with
our chapter and Cancer Aid. It will be by donations only and all proceeds will
go to Cancer Aid.
Coordinators Report:
-Bill reported the swap meet was
a success.
Asst. Coordinators
Report:
-Mike talked about the Memorial
Day ride for Cancer Aid. The ride will end at McElyea's.
Secretary’s Report:
- Motion to waive reading of the
minutes as written, motion seconded and carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
-The chapter has a balance of
$3926.52. A check was sent to the Tom Plank for $250.00 for 10 tickets to the
District Party on July 31, 2010. The chapter brought in $650 from the swap
meet.
Membership:
-194 members in the chapter
presently. 4 expired in April, 13 will
expire in May and 8 will expire in June. Any questions or concerns please see
Linda. You may also see Linda for patches and pins.
Legislative:
-Pat was not presented. Bill and
Pat attended Lobby Day in Harrisburg. They were very successful in handing out
information about our organization and seeing the Reps. It was a very good and
successful in Harrisburg. Craig talked
with Rep. Sam Rohrer, who is running for Governor, prior to a town hall meeting
that he spoke at.
Public Relations Report:
-The 2nd swap meet was a money
maker for the chapter. A total of $650 was taken in. The flyers and tickets are
available for the Scroggy Bottom Bash. Please pass them out. This event is open to the public, so get the
word out. All monies and tickets for the GPS must be turned in to Jesse by May
30th; this will be the day the winning ticket will be drawn. There have been
enough tickets sold to pay for the GPS. Thanks to everyone for helping out.
Road Captain Report:
-Cancer Aid ride on May 1st was
successful; there was about 7 ABATE members on the ride. There will be a Swap
Meet in Honey Brook on May 16th. Guru will be there with ABATE information and
membership applications. There will also be a poker run hosted by Chesapeake HD
on May 16th. The last Thursday of the month Chesapeake HD will be hosting a
bike night.
A group will be leaving The Full
Throttle Grill on May 24th for the ride to Harrisburg for the Rights Rally. The
group will be leaving at 8:15 promptly.
A reminder about the Memorial
Day Cancer Aid ride that will be ending with a picnic at McElyea's; there is no
fee for this ride as it is by donation only.
District 9:
-The district will be hosting a
party on July 31 at John McDonald's American Grill. Camp Joy tickets are
available, a motion was made for our chapter to purchase 2 tickets at $12 a
piece to raffle at the end of our meeting today; the motion was seconded and it
carries. Two tickets were purchased from Flea and will be given away at the end
of the meeting today. The Philly Chapter will be hosting a Pig Roast and flyers
are available. There will be a district meeting June 5, and it opened to all
members.
Products Report:
- Chapter T-shirts still
available. Donna has a state products catalogue. If anyone is interested in any
of these products, please see her.
Correspondence:
-Bill had none.
Work Party:
-Tim asked for volunteers for
security to see him.
Work will be starting at the
site for the Aug. party. Anyone interested in helping prep the site for this
event, please contact Craig at clynch@zoominternet.net. A work detail has been
set up for May 22 and 23 at the site. Craig will be sending out emails, anyone
who is available, let Craig know.
Old Business:
1. Swap Meet- Thank you for all
the help and participation with this event.
2. Memorial Day Party- May 30th
at McElyea's, bring a dish to pass and we will be pulling the winning ticket
for the GPS.
3. Rights Rally- May 24th. A
motion was made to donate $500 to BikePac at the Rally; the motion was seconded
and carries.
New Business
1. The chapter will be having a
food drive in June before our annual Food Run in July. Jesse has a signup sheet
with times available, please sign up and try to help. Thank you.
BikePac-Jim Coyle won $63
50/50-Tom Davis won $56, Tom
Davis also won the 2 tickets to the Camp Joy fund raiser. He will not be attended and handed them to a
member who would be attending.
Sign In-Mike Cerifko would have
won $43, but was not present.
Meeting was adjourned at 1:03.
The next meeting will be June 6,
2010 at the Christiana American Legion
April 11, 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
Meeting was called to order at 12:18 pm by Bill McElyea
Guest: State Rep. Tom Houghton from the 13th District spoke to the
chapter. He reassured the members that his name has been removed from the noise
bill. The chapter also welcomed 2 new members and 3 guests.
Coordinators Report:
-Motorcycle Monthly has run our ad for the Swap meet and Yard sale.
Bill passed around a picture of the tee shirts for Let's Roll. If interested in
ordering one, please see Bill.
The State Website has a new format, thus making more money for ABATE.
Bill has state raffle tickets available. The tickets are $10 and the
chapters will be making $3 per
each ticket sold. The raffle is based on the PA lottery drawing on
Sept. 18, 2010.
Asst. Coordinators Report:
-Mike commented on the attendance at today's meeting. Nice to see
members riding to the meetings on nice days.
Secretary’s Report:
- Motion to waive reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded
and carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
-The chapter has a balance of $3,526.52 in the checking account.
Membership:
-198 members in the chapter presently. 9 expired in March, 13 will
expire in April, and 13 will expire in May. Please check your membership card
for accuracy. Our chapter will not be holding a membership contest this year.
The state will be holding 2 contest this year to see what chapter will increase
their membership; please see Linda for all the details to these contest. Linda
also has patches and year pins for anyone needing them.
Legislative:
-Lobby Day will be held on April 20 in Harrisburg. Pat has numbers of
persons to contact regarding the Right to Repair Bill. Tom Houghton has removed his name from
HB2104, a noise bill. May 24 is the rights rally. Pat and Brenda both have
voter registration forms if anyone needs to register to vote. Pocket
Constitutions are available from Pat if anyone would like one.
Public Relations Report:
-The 2nd annual Motorcycle Swap meet and yard sale will be April 24th,
please take some flyers and get the word out. There will be vendors there and
food is available for purchase. Calendar
of events are posted and are also available on the front table. Jesse was contacted by someone from Herr's and
volunteered to donate some product for our swap meet but since we are not
selling food this year, Jesse asked if we could take a rain check for a
different event. He will report back with further information. Philadelphia
Chapter will be having a poker run on May 15th, flyers are available. Tickets
are available for the Scroggy Bottom Bash.
Please see Jesse and sign some out to sell. There are still some tickets
available for the GPS. This will be raffled off at the Memorial Day ride and
party.
Road Captain Report
-Chesapeake HD will be hosting an open house on April 17 and 18. Guru
will be there on the 18th to hand out information about ABATE. Chapter patches
are still available; any left over at the June meeting will be put into
products for anyone to buy.
District 9
-The district will be hosting a party on July 31 at John McDonald's
American Grill. Anyone going to this event is asked to donate food. A motion
was made for our chapter to purchase 10 tickets to this event; the motion was
seconded and carries. The cost to the chapter will be $250. The tickets will be
distributed to members attending work details for our August fund raiser. There will be a district meeting on April
17th; this is open to all members.
Products Report
- Chapter T-shirts still available. Donna has a state catalogue if
anyone is interested in any of these products, please see her.
Correspondence:
-KC signs have made 10 signs for our events at the cost of $169.60.
Committees:
-Craig passed around a sign-up sheet for anyone interested in helping
prepare the farm for our August 21 chapter party: Work parties will be formed
when we know what improvements need to be done at the site. We will be riding
out to the farm after the meeting. Anyone interested in helping prep the site for
this event, please contact Craig at clynch@zoominternet.net. Thank you.
New Business:
-The chapter has 400 yard signs. Bill has the signs, take some and pass
them to anyone who wants them. Penn Dot has paid for these this year. They may
be put up on May 1.
Old Business:
Memorial Day Party: there will be a ride that day and then a party at
Bill and Linda McElyea's house. Bring a dish to pass. The drawing will be held
this day for the GPS.
Calendar of events schedules are available.
The phone tree has been turned in to Jesse and he will put it together.
BikePac-John McCorkle, Jr. won $69.00.
50/50-Jack Snyder won $77.00.
Sign in - John McCorkle, Jr. won $340.00. It pays to attend meetings.
Way to go John and congratulations!
Meeting adjourned at 1:32. The next meeting will be May 2, 2010 at 12:00 Christiana American Legion.
March 7, 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
Meeting was called to order at
12:12 pm by Bill McElyea
Persons to be heard: Donna and Carmen were present from Riders for
Charity and spoke of events in the area. Information is available.
Rick Miller spoke to the chapter
about the 10th annual Cancer Aid Benefit on Aug. 7th. They will be hosting a
Spaghetti Dinner on March 20th at the Family Center at Gap, as a kickoff for
raising awareness and monies for the August benefit. Flyer's are available.
Coordinators Report:
-There will be a phone tree put
in place in case of inclement weather and/or there is a reason to cancel a
meeting. Everyone make sure the Coordinator has a current phone number. The
L&L Seminar is over and the chili contest was a big success. A total of 17
chilies were entered in the contest. A $200 donation was made to BikePac from
voters from the contest. Way to go everyone. Bill also passed the bucket at the
banquet and another $365 was raised for BikePac.
Asst. Coordinators Report.
-Mike had nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report:
- Motion to waive reading of the
minutes as written, motion seconded and carried. There were no minutes for the month of Feb.
The meeting was canceled due to the weather; the minutes that were waived were
from Jan.
Treasurer’s Report
Expenses
membership for Dave Adams $25.00
Jesse Reed - sodas, cups, plates bowls and eating utensils for the L & L Seminar $108.00 +
Capital Restorations $25.00
Christy Dunlap, cancer benefit
tickets $100.00
ABATE of PA, 3x$35 L&L
tickets for Pat, Guru, & Mike $105.00
Jesse Reed, 1 year subscription
for web site (until Feb 2011) $108.00
Jesse Reed for check to be written for BikePac donation $500.00
Checking account balance as of
March 7, 2010 $3471.62
Membership Report
Linda was not present. Bill
reported we have 187 members. 6 expired in Feb., 9 will expire in March and 13
will expire in April. Any questions or concerns, please see Linda.
Legislative Report
-Pat reported HB67 passed in the
House and is in the Senate. Pat visited the offices of Senator Pileggi and Rep.
Chris Ross. HB1189 and HB590 are bills still being watched. Rep. Houghton was a
signer on HB471, a noise bill. After being contacted by Pat and doing further
research, he has removed his name from this bill. A thank you note is being
passed around for Rep. Houghton for removing his name from the above mentioned
bill. This year will be a major
election, everyone be sure to register to vote if you have not already done so.
Pat and Brenda both have voter registration forms available at the meetings.
The friends of NRA are hosting a dinner for Sam Rohrer and Steve Zurl has
tickets.
Public Relations Report
The 2nd annual Motorcycle Swap
meet and yard sale will be April 24th, please take some flyer's and get the word
out. There will be vendors there and food is available for purchase. Calendar of events are posted and are also
available on the front table. Jesse and Craig made newsletters for a mailing.
Road Captain Report
-Guru was not present.
District 9
-The district will be hosting a
party on July 31 at John McDonald's American Grill. Anyone going to this event
is asked to donate food. A motion was made for our chapter to purchase 10
tickets to this event; the motion was seconded and carries. The cost to the
chapter will be $250. The tickets will distributed to members attending work
details for our August fund raiser. More details on this later.
Products Report
-
Chapter T-shirts still available, see Donna.
-
Correspondence
Bill received a thank you letter from Foley’s Beef and
Beer for buying 4 tickets to the benefit. The Chapter received a thank you card
from The Catherine Baker Knoll Foundation for our donation to Mother’s Portrait
Fund. We also received our certificate from the MRF Sustaining Membership.
Old Business
Chapter party for August. Craig
Lynch will be the Work party chairman for this
event, he will asking for people to help with this event. Anyone interested in
being on the Work party detail please talk to
Craig.
A back yard picnic is planed for
Sunday of Memorial Day weekend at Bill and Linda’s house. The Garmon will be
drawn, Guru, Mike, Rick and Dan are working on a ride for that morning. All are
welcome, bring a covered dish and lay back.
Committees:
Craig Lynch will be the Work party chairman for the August fundraiser. Flyers
are available. Jesse will be printing tickets. Anyone interested in helping
please let Craig know, the more people the better. Tim Killinger will be head
of security for the event. Anyone who will be doing security at the event will
get 1/2 of their admission fee back.
New Business
There will be phone tree put in
place. A list is going around the room please be sure to put a phone number
where you can be reach in case of cancellation
BikePac - Craig Lynch $74.50.
50/50-Stanley Wells, $75.00
sign in - . Rich Powel would
have won $292, but was not present.
Meeting adjourned at 1:13. The
next meeting will be April 11th at 12:00 Christiana American Legion.
February 7th, 2010
Chester County A.B.A.T.E. of PA
Meeting canceled due to inclement weather conditions
January 3rd, 2010
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christiana American Legion
Meeting was called to order at 12:05 pm by Bill McElyea
New members: 4 new guests were present.
Persons to be heard: Brenda Lynch told the chapter of a Beef and Beer
Benefit for a friend who is battling cancer for the second time. A motion was
made for the chapter to purchase 4 tickets to this benefit; the motion was
seconded and carries. We will give away the four tickets at the end of the
meeting today. A hat was passed to
donate to the benefit. $142 was
collected. Thanks to all.
Coordinators Report:
-Bill: 4 bikes showed up at the Gap Diner on New Years’ Day for the
Brass Nuts ride. A total of around 15 people showed up for breakfast; those
that rode Bill’s trike around the parking lot earned their nut.
Asst. Coordinators Report.
-Mike had nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report:
-Motion to waive reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded and
carried.
Treasurer’s Report
-Denise reported we have $4,334.62 in our treasury. A check for $300
was made to the American Legion as a donation, The GPS to be raffled off was
paid for by the chapter; the check was for $649.90. 2 checks were made to Jesse Reed, one for
$49.99 for ink for printing the raffle tickets, another for $30 for
reimbursement for the website. A check was written for $809 for the chapter
patches. $190 was deposited from the sales of the leftover Toy Run t-shirts.
Membership Report
-Linda reported we have 191 members. 5 expired in Dec., 17 in Jan., and
9 in Feb. Due to lack of participation
the chapter will not be having a membership drive this year. Any questions or
concerns dealing with membership see Linda.
Legislative Report
-Pat reminded the chapter the Legislature will be back in session on
Jan. 11th. Not too much going on right now.
Public Relations Report
-The chapter website is up and running. All chapter events are posted
on there as well as benefits and some classifieds. If anyone would something
added to the website, please see Jesse. The GPS has been purchased and tickets
are available to start selling; please see Jesse and sign out some tickets.
There will be a chili cook off at the Land L Seminar this year. All proceeds
from this will go to BikePac, so everyone get out and vote while enjoying some
homemade chili. Jesse also has agendas for the seminar if anyone would like to
see one.
Road Captain Report
-Guru told the chapter about a swap meet at Chesapeake Harley Davidson
on Jan.31st. ABATE has been asked to set up a table at Hannum’s HD on Feb., 13
and 14. Guru has a flyer for a benefit
for a 9 year old boy suffering from cancer, if anyone is interested in
attending the benefit please see Guru. He also has new chapter patches for $20.
District 9
-Flea stated there will a District meeting at the Land L Seminar. One
of the topics to be discussed whether or not there will be district fund raiser
this year.
Products Report
-Chapter T-shirts still available, see Donna.
Old Business
-Chapter party for August: Craig Lynch will be the committee chairman
for this event; he will be asking for people to help. Anyone interested in
being on this committee please talk to Craig.
Correspondence
-Bill received a letter from the Catherine Baker Knoll Foundation. A
portrait of the late Lt. Governor will be hung in the capitol. Anyone or
organization that makes a contribution to the Foundation will receive an 8x10
portrait. A motion was made to donate $20 to the CBN Foundation, motion
seconded and carries.
New Business
-Bill is looking into places for the Memorial Day Party.
BikePac- Pat Carnevale $69.
50/50-Steve Stinson won $60.
Sign in - Greg Glauner would have won $252, but was not present.
The winners of the benefit tickets are: Tim Killinger, Bob Johnson, Joe
Gartside, and Sharon Rzasa. Congrats to all the winners.
Meeting adjourned at 12: 55.
Next meeting is Feb. 7th 2010 at the Christiana American Legion at
12:00.
December 6, 2009
Chester County ABATE of PA
Christina American Legion
Meeting was called to order at 12:04 pm by Bill McElyea
Guest and new members were introduced.
Coordinators Report:
-Bill reported that the Coatesville parade was cancelled.
Asst. Coordinators Report.
-Mike had nothing to report.
Secretary’s Report:
- Motion to waive reading of the minutes as written, motion seconded
and carried.
Treasurer’s Report
-Denise reported we have $5932.01 in our chapter treasury. A check was
written to the L&L Seminar for $500. A check for $180.25 went to Linda
McElyea for expenses for the float for the Christmas parade. An audit was done
in November.
Membership Report
-Linda reported we have 195 members. 12 expired in Nov., 10 will expire
in Dec., and 16 will expire in Jan. Jim
Coyle was the winner of the membership drive.
As such he is entitled to attend all chapter functions free.
Congratulations to Jim for a great job in signing up new members. If anyone has
any ideas on for a membership drive for the chapter, bring them to the next
meeting. Any questions or concerns please see Linda.
Legislative Report
-Pat told the members that the General Assembly will be back in session on Dec. 7th for two weeks before the Christmas
break. HB 67-Distracted Driver Bill
passed the House and Senate Transportation Committee. MSP funding is going to the House for a vote;
this could go through by the Christmas break.
The Right to Repair bill hasn't had any movement for about 2 years. The
Traffic Signal bill for motorcycles probably will not see any action until next
year.
Public Relations Report
-Jesse has created a new chapter website. The site will cost $10 a
month to maintain; a motion was made and seconded for the chapter to pay the
maintenance fee for this site. A motion
was made to reimburse Jesse the $30 out of his pocket for the first 3 months,
this was seconded and motion carries. Jesse will be reimbursed. A motion was
made to buy a GPS system to raffle at our Memorial Day party, this was seconded
and motion carries. Jesse will take care of purchasing the system and making
the raffle tickets.
Road Captain Report
-Guru, Bill, Tim and Elf attended a benefit in MD for a 6 year old girl
suffering from cancer. Nearly $5000.00 was raised for the family. Our chapter
sold 50/50 tickets, and raised about $2,045.
Way to go guys. Guru is putting together a Brass Nuts run for Jan. 1st.
The meeting place will be the Gap Diner at 9a.m. sharp. Anyone interested in
going, show up at the diner.
District 9
-Flea was elected as District Rep. and was at our meeting to talk about
things in the District.
Products Report
- Chapter T-shirts still available, see Donna.
Old Business
Guru had a patch design at the meeting to show the chapter. A motion was made to accept this patch, with
some modifications; the motion was seconded and carries. The patches will be
sold through products for $25 apiece. If anyone is interested in purchasing a
patch, bring your money to the Jan. meeting.
New Business
A motion was made to donate $500 to BikePac at the L&L Seminar,
motion was seconded and carries.
Mike discussed chapter flags that would include our new logo. Flags would be 2 sided with a matting in
between. A motion was made to purchase flags and was seconded, but the motion
was tabled until January after discussion.
Anyone interested in buying a flag should bring $25 to the January
meeting.
In other business, the chapter has been looking into possible locations
for the Memorial Party. There will be more discussion at the Jan. meeting.
BikePac- $67-Craig Lynch
50/50-$51.52-Arlene Lambert Sign
In-$207- Henry Stewart, was not present.
Meeting adjourned at 1:28 for the annual Chapter Christmas Party. Next
meeting-January 3rd at 12:00, at the Christiana American Legion.
