ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
November 17, 2006 -- Quality Inn & Suites, Lebanon, IN

Jay Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm. Those present were: Region 00- Ray and Teresa Bodle, Region 01-Al Putman and Lisa Gordon, Region 02-Doug Kreag, Region 04- Chuc Hunter and Greg Lynch, Region 05- Elmer Brown, Region 06- Bob Sipes and David Polanco, Region 07- Dennis Tyger and Bill Schoentrup, Region 08-Brian Smiddy, Region 09-Tom Buchanan and Rick Meadors, Region 11- Kenny Casey and Roger Scott, Region 12-David Hawkins, Region 13-Eugene Abbott, Ad Com- Gino Johnson, Tour Program-Bill McKinley, Ad Com-Gary Williams, Sr., MRF- Duane Morgan, ABATE State Office- Kim Tyger, De Dillon, and Mary Walton, Hoosier Motorcyclist- Marc Falsetti, Executive Director- Jay Jackson, LCRP-Bob Dillon, InMPAC- Mike Seiler, LINC- Terry Eads, members Don and Jude Hewitt, Tony Dettamore, Curt Brinkman and Mike Myer. (Region 03-Jerry Brown and Region 10-Lenny Stancombe arrived late) Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM 1: De Dillon reviewed the financials presented for the month of October 2006.

(Motion 1)

The minutes from the October meeting were revised as per a request by Teresa Bodle. The revision concerned the discussion of the Memorial Bricks to be given by ABATE to those directors that pass away. The decision was to not be retroactive.

ITEM 2: Jay informed the board that Dawn Moore that has worked with the Motorcycle Safety Division has decided to be a stay at home mom. Tina McCormack will be assuming that position.

The legislative session is January-April. Organization day is November 21st. ABATE Day at the State House will be January 17. We will be meeting in the North Atrium again this year as it is both cost effective and an area of high visibility. We need a good presence there this year to help support our legislative agenda.

MSD is still looking for a home in Bloomington. Any help in this area would be greatly appreciated.

Dealers north of Indianapolis and in the Richmond area have expressed interest in working with ABATE to offer motorcycle training.

Dirt Bike School is available to anyone age 6- adults. Call Kim at the State Office if you are interested.

SAFE TEA LU grant monies will be used for equipment (bikes/trailers) and an awareness campaign. Billboards like our yellow bumper stickers are expected to go up around the state.

Jay presented statistics obtained from various fact collecting organizations concerning motorcycle registrations and fatalities. The numbers do not match up however; they do suggest an increase in registrations and a decrease in fatalities.

ITEM 3: Dennis Tyger discussed the Advisory Committee meeting that was held prior to this BOD meeting. Ad Com reviewed the financials, the tour program, MSD numbers, and the status of LCRP. The committee will continue to look at the future of LCRP and the caretaker position.

ITEM 4: Terry Eads spoke to the board concerning ABATE Day at the State House and the need to push for large attendance. The AMA will be at the Fall Seminar to go over Right of Way Legislation and coordinate with legislative agenda for 2007.

Terry will be sending out LINC reports in the future.

Jay met earlier with the Tippecanoe Co Prosecutor about a Right of Way Violation in that county causing the death of a motorcyclist.

ITEM 5: Bill McKinley addressed the board concerning the Tour Program. He is looking for new stops from the regions for the 2007 program as well as scenic routes of travel. Gary Williams and Mike Myer have been working on a new GPS portion of the program. Doug Kreag asked for some clarifications in the guidelines for completing the tour program and with taking the pictures. Bill stated that he is open to suggestions and improvised photo shots. One example is taking a picture of the window of the building with your reflection showing up.

ITEM 6: Bill Hinson, one of the care takers of LCRP passed away on November 7. He will be missed greatly. The Ad Com will be looking into where to go with this position in the future.

ITEM 7: The roof at Freedom Hall seems to have some loose shingles. The contractor that recently repaired the roof is looking at this and also consulting with the manufacturer of the shingles.

Jay and De attended hearings by the Indiana Gaming Commission. New rules and regulations are anticipated.

ITEM 8: Duane Morgan and James Hignite have accepted the position of MRF Co. Reps. for Indiana.

The Memorial Committee will reconvene to discuss possible criteria concerning the Memorial bricks. Bob Sipes agreed to chair the committee. New committee members are Al Putman and Roger Scott.

Teresa Bodle handed out copies to everyone concerning policies. Marc and Jerry Brown discussed the website policies. Jerry talked about the possibilities of sponsorships/donations being sold over the websites. Discussion on the websites was tabled until the next board meeting.

(Motion 2)

Teresa Bodle discussed lap top computers for the Region Directors. The big concern for the organization is the technical support of fourteen computers across the state. Discussion followed. The committee will set up a proposal for a pilot group.

Kenny Casey stated that the State Charity Committee met earlier. Items discussed were the term length for a charity, grand prize items, entertainment, food, drink, insurance, etc. A respectable second place prize should be awarded through the recognized charity. The committee felt that when all totals were turned in after the events, the current charity would automatically be considered for the following year. All aspects of the events should be the responsibility of ABATE of Indiana in an effort to bring the event back to the organization. The committee will put together a proposal about what we have done and what we wish to do in the future with our state charity.

The board requested a list of all of the interested charities for 2008. Kim Tyger will put together a synopsis of those that have expressed interest and get it out to the board.

(Motion 3)

ITEM 9: The board reviewed the proposed dates for 2007 sanctioned events.

ITEM 10: Tom Buchanan spoke with Marc concerning submitting flyers for the HMC. The deadline for the quarterly submission was discussed.

Tom also asked about the room rates for the hotel as members did not feel there was a discount. The rate itself is discounted but there are inn-keepers taxes etc that will affect the total.

Jay stated that between the Fall Seminar and the Awards Banquet, there may be a traveling road show type Q&A in the Northern, Central, and Southern parts of the state to address questions that may arise pertaining to the duties of officers/directors. This will be dependant upon the expressed need from the regions and counties.

Tom Buchanan approached the board concerning signage in the Region 09 area at LCRP. Information will be given to Cyndii.

ITEM 11: Teresa Bodle passed out all of the material pertaining to proposed policies taken from the Guide Book and those submitted to the committee. The board reviewed the recommendations for Executive Director, State Secretary & Treasurer, Region Director, Assistant Region Director, Region Treasurer, Region Secretary, and LINC.

(Motion 4)

(Motion 5)

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS:

Motion 1: Motion to accept financials for August and September was made by Eugene Abbott and seconded by David Hawkins. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Chuc Hunter made the motion to table discussion on website policy until the next meeting. Jerry Brown seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 3: Teresa Bodle made a motion that the state charity be approved for a two year term. Kenny Casey seconded the motion. Vote: Region 00-yes, Region 01-no, Region 02-no, Region 03-no, Region 04-no, Region 05-no, Region 06-yes, Region 07-yes, Region 08-no, Region 09-no, Region 10 no, Region 11- yes, Region 12-no, Region 13-abstain. (4- yes, 9-no, 1 abstain). Motion did not carry.

Motion 4: Bob Sipes made the motion to accept policy for the Executive Director, State Treasurer, State Secretary, Region Director, Assistant Region Director, Region Secretary, Region Treasurer, and LINC. David Hawkins seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.

Motion 5: Kenny Casey made the motion to adjourn. Dennis Tyger seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.