ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
April 17, 2010 -- LCRP, Springville, IN

Executive Director Jay Jackson called the meeting to order at 1:05pm. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Region 00-Teresa Bodle and Melanie Mikesell, Region 01-Lisa Gordan and Wayne Kopec, Region 02- Don and Jude Hewitt, Region 03-Rodney Walker , Region 04-Jan Johns, Region 05-Rob McCormick, Region 06-Bob Stoner, Region 07-Dennis Tyger, Region 08-Dean and Shayna Fark, Region 09-Mo Kintner, Region 10-Frank Ira, Region 12-David Hawkins, Region 13-Skip Willis, LINC-Mike Meyer, State Office-Kim Tyger, Secretary/Treasurer-Tina McCormack, Operations Director-Gary Williams, Ad Com-Dave Frost, IMPAC-Mike Seiler, and Tom Henderson. Region 11 director Kenny Casey called to say he had a flat tire on his bike and would not be able to make the meeting.

ITEM 1: Tina reviewed financials that were distributed at the meeting and highlighted the dashboard.

Discontinued products were discussed.

Tina discussed BOOGIE RV spot sales for this year.

(MOTION 1)

ITEM 2: Jay stated that the State Charity events are coming up. Kenny Casey the State Charity Committee chair was unable to make the meeting. Everyone indicated that they had received the memo from Cyndii for HMC deadline.

Jay discussed changes with regard to the Miracle Ride.

Gary Williams discussed the inaugural Miracle Trail Ride to be held at LCRP May 15th. Region 06 and others will be on site to assist with the event.

ITEM 3: Gary stated that Bingo average number of attendees is up. A few repairs are still in the works at Freedom Hall. Concession sales are improving. $10,000 game will be on May 1st.

ITEM 4: Mike Meyer stated that the Handle Bar height bill (SB31) will take effect on July 1st. Sen. Frank Lautenberg continues to push for a National Mandatory Helmet law. Discussions have not gone far at this time.

Meeting of the Minds is in Peoria, IL, September 23-26th. If directors want to go please let Tina know soon.

Jay attended the NHTSA quarterly meeting. The Riding is Risky Fun status report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety was issued at the meeting which implies that training fails to reduce crashes with young riders. Jay and several others in attendance disagreed and questioned the report.
A query is being conducted to address reclassification of motorcycles in the Guide to Reporting Highway Statistics (Federal Register/Vol. 75, No. 55/ Tuesday, March 23, 2010/Notices). Locally we are working with the State Legislature concerning local motorcycle classification as there are currently several different local ordinances.

ITEM 5: ABATE and DOE have signed off on the Rider Ed contract. It could still be a couple of months before it is approved. Jay has met with the Secretary of State to look into where the money collected from motorcycle registration is located.

ABATE is looking to step up the Share the Road program.

MSF has unveiled some additional programs concerning Life Long Learning. We will continue to work with MSF to see if the programs are appropriate for us.

ICJI is working on a couple tri-fold brochures: Personal and Protective Clothing and Selecting a Motorcycle Helmet. ABATE is joining with ICJI, the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership, and LDI/Tucker Rocky on May 6th at Monument Circle in Indianapolis to kick off Motorcycle Safety and Awareness month.

Fatalities and crashes involving motorcycles were discussed. In 2009 motorcycle fatalities in Indiana were down 17%.

ITEM 6: Dennis stated that the Advisory Committee met prior to the BOD meeting. If you have charities interested in being considered for the state charity for 2011 please get their information in now. Discussion followed.

Dennis encouraged everyone to attend the Miracle Ride.

ITEM 7: Riders at LCRP are increasing with both quads and dirt bikes. Frank Ira and Gary are going to visit the Memorial concerning repairs. Discussion followed. Dennis stated that he thought the property looked nice coming in. Some new equipment has been procured for the property. Jay discussed care of the equipment.

ITEM 8: Discover Indiana Riding Trails (D.I.R.T.) has approached ABATE about becoming part of the organization. This partnership could bring some off road riders to increase our membership. A proposal is being considered to allow them to place a member on our BOD.

(MOTION 2)

ITEM 9: BOOGIE entertainment was discussed. Road Crew is planning on starting on some of the projects early. Bike parking area next to the stage was discussed. A request was made for wish list and early list to be turned in at next BOD meeting. Mike Seiler asked about numbering the shelter houses to assist security, medics, and attendees during the BOOGIE. Skip asked about handicap accessibility at the main stage. Perry Township fire department is interested in setting up a hot dog stand in the bottoms. Teresa discussed cutting cost for ice by eliminating some of the delivery routes. Region 01 would like to submit a bid for security. Region 08 stated that they need help with parking. The hours of the portable shower unit hours of operation were discussed. Golf carts for directors and handicaped were discussed.

ITEM 10: Jay discussed insurance for volunteers and read over the policy coverage:

Each of the following is also an insured:
Your “volunteer workers” only while performing duties related to the conduct of your business, or your “employees”, other than either your “executive officers” (if you are an organization other than a partnership, joint venture of limited liability company) or your managers (if you are a limited liability company), but only for acts within the scope of their employment by you or while
performing duties related to the conduct of your business.

A copy was given to directors.

The organizing committee for Moto GP was held this week. ABATE will have a role with Rider Recovery. Digger Phelps will coordinate this portion. Additionally we will need volunteers for gear check and Motorcycles on Meridian. Edie Seiler is the contact person for Moto GP.

Jay read a letter from a member thanking ABATE and acknowledging what we do with a $525 donation.

Lisa asked if a decision has been made concerning 30 year members. Nothing has been determined at this time.

ITEM 11: The office continues to receive resumes seeking employment. At this time we are not looking to hire anyone.

Bob and Anita Johnson submitted a proposal concerning ABATE vanity plates. The proposal was passed around to all directors. Discussion followed. A suggestion was made to take it to the membership. Discussion will continue in June.

Jay discussed the new product line. Edie is currently handling the products division. A program is in the works for getting products on the road to our events.

Jay stated that several friends of motorcyclists are running for election. He suggested that individuals get out and support the candidates that support our concerns.

Dennis asked if Region 07 could host a Haunted Hay Ride during Halloween weekend at LCRP.

(MOTION 3)

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

Motion 1: Jan Johns made a motion to accept the Nov/Dec 2009 financials. Mo Kintner seconded the motion. Region 10 abstained. All other regions voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Frank Ira made a motion to support Jay and Gary Williams to continue discussion with D.I.R.T. to merge the two entities together. Rob McCormick seconded the motion. Everyone voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 3: Lisa Gordon made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Teresa Bodle seconded the motion. All voted yes. Motion carried.