ABATE of Indiana Board of Directors Meeting
April 8, 2006 --- Lawrence County Recreation Park, Springville, IN ***REVISED***

The Board of Directors meeting was called to order at 12:10 pm by Jay Jackson. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance. Those present were: Executive Director Jay Jackson, State Treasurer De Dillon, LCRP-Bob Dillon, State Office-Kim Tyger, Region 00-Teresa Bodle, Region 01-Jon Criss, Region 02-Doug Kreag, Region 04-Chuc Hunter, Region 05-Bill & Donna Landers, Region 06-Bob Sipes, Region 07-Bill Schoentrup, Region 09-Tom Buchanan, Region 10-Lenny Stancombe, Region 11-Kenny Casey & James Hignite, Region 12-David Hawkins, Region 13-Eugene and Angie Abbott, LINC-Terry Eads, ABATE members-Mike & Edie Seiler and Dave and Susie Lewis. Regions 03 and 08 could not attend the meeting.

ITEM 1: De Dillon reviewed the financials for February and March.
ABATE Foundation, Inc.February Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: Beer Sales: The invoice from the 2005 Boogie finally came in and was paid. Awards-was for plaques; Meals was for meals paid at the Awards Banquet, Hotels expense was for rooms for the Awards Banquet.

ABATE Foundation, Inc March Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: Event insurance: sanctioned dates insurance is due in March (this is a couple thousand dollars cheaper than previous years) Awards is for shirts for the banquet.

Bedford Park Management, Inc. February Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: User fees is income from riders

Bedford Park Management, Inc. March Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: Income shows a $1000 contribution to LCRP.

ABATE of Indiana Inc February Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: Revenues from Motorcycle Safety/Expo were high. Insurance is for Bingo Hall, Motorcycle Safety. Licensing Permit is for all of the ABATE vehicles (region trailers etc). Printing & Reproduction is HMC. Equipment and building repairs for Freedom Hall furnace system. Bingo supplies is for pull tabs. Telephone is all region director expenses, office, safety sights, and Freedom Hall

ABATE of Indiana Inc March Profit & Loss YTD Comparison: Medical Health Insurance is for employees; Mortgage shows the February and March payments Program Fees income for Motorcycle Safety is from registrations through the mail. No reimbursements from the State on Motorcycle Safety until middle of July.

(Motion 1)

ITEM 2: Minutes from the February BOD meeting were approved and posted to the website.

ITEM 3: Terry Eads gave the LINC report stating that she is working on getting out to Region and some county meetings to speak with LINC officers. LINC reports are sporadic at best. Terry will discuss filling out these reports and getting them back to her so that she knows that LINC is being discussed at meetings. The by-laws/policy committee with Terry’s assistance will be working on the guidelines for LINC reps to be placed in the next guidebook. Remind members that they will need picture ID in order to vote this year.

HB1286 passed the house with no opposition and passed the Senate unanimously. The Governor signed it into law.

Items to consider for the 2007 Legislative Agenda are lane splitting and right of way. Right of way is a concern coming out of the AMA Justice for All campaign. If you have other topics to consider please let Jay/the Board know.

Eight members will be going to Washington DC on April 25-26. Our intent is to meet with all of the legislators while we are there. There is also a NHTSA meeting on Tuesday that Jay will be attending. Issues to discuss are the right to repair act, EPA legislation, and HIPPA.

Legislation was introduced this session and passed allowing for a specialty license plate for motorcycles. The specialty plate is for Riley Hospital for Children. Several ABATE members were in attendance when the Governor signed the bill into law.

ITEM 4: Rod, Gino, Gary, and Dennis from Ad Com were all unavailable for this meeting. They have been discussing the 2007 State Charity as requested by the Board of Directors. Ad Com presented a list of charities with their recommendations for further consideration being Indiana’s Children’s Wish Fund, Jill’s House, and Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation (MDFF). Discussion of charities that have presented as well as various other charities ensued.

(Motion 2)

(Motion 3)

ITEM 5: The BMV signed off on the fee increase for motorcycle testing. Skills exams will now cost $10.

The Miracle Ride is the first weekend in June.

Governor Daniels would like to have a 2-3 day ride the second weekend in June covering the Northern sections of Indiana.

Bloomington still does not have a site for holding classes. Jay is working with various businesses looking for a facility.

Contact information for Mark Garback, a motorcycle safety instructor that was recently involved in an accident is available at the office.

ITEM 6: The furnace has been replaced at Freedom Hall. Non-profit organizations are encouraged to utilize the Hall for meetings. This would be especially appropriate for the local county ABATE which currently meets elsewhere. Discussion on why this county does not want to meet there followed.

ITEM 7: By laws/policy committee reported that copy of the revisions were sent to all directors. Terry Eads is going to submit suggestions for LINC. The next meeting of the committee will be May 6th at 6:30 p.m. location to be announced.

James Hignite stated that the Meeting of the Minds committee met today prior to the Board of Directors meeting. Mike Seiler will be handling the bike security. Each county is asked to make a centerpiece for the banquet tables based on motorcycles and/or county specific such as Marion County using the Speedway. Sponsorship is greatly needed to pay for rooms, supplies, meals etc. We are also in need of silent and live auction items.
Volunteers will be needed to work bike security, registration, shuttle drivers, etc.

The Honorary committee had nothing to report at this time.

The website committee presented a proposal to the board concerning individual region/county websites. Contact Marc or Jerry Brown if you have concerns or comments.

ITEM 8: Packets were distributed from MainSource Insurance Agency to be considered for the recognized insurance company for ABATE. The agents would be happy to speak at Region/County meetings.

Lenny Stancombe addressed the board as to issues with a member that resides in the Region 10 area. Discussion followed.

Discussion on an increase in gas mileage for region directors as per the Federal guidelines was discussed.

(Motion 4)

The grant committee is still working on the grant proposal for LCRP improvements.

ITEM 9: Each region needs to get a list of items they will need for the Boogie to De.

The road in front of Region 11 is on the agenda for improvements this year.

The board discussed the cleaning golf carts and returning equipment at the Boogie. If you finish with your equipment early, you can clean it and turn it in.

Region 05 asked if they can move to a new camping location. The regions involved will look at this and evaluate it.

Discussion on perceived special treatment of a large group coming in last year was discussed. In an effort to make things smoother for the gate staff, the office worked with this group as it would others of this magnitude.

(Motion 5)

Respectfully submitted,
Kim Tyger

Motions

Motion 1: Motion was made by Dave Hawkins and seconded by Eugene Abbott to accept the financials for December and January as written. Vote was unanimous.

Motion 2: Motion was made by Kenny Casey and seconded by Chuc Hunter to make Indiana Children’s Wish Fund the 2007 State Charity. Regions 04, 07, 11, and 13 voted yes. All others voted no. Motion failed.

Motion 3: Motion was made by Dave Hawkins and seconded by Doug Kreag to table discussion on State Charity until next meeting. Vote was unanimous.

Motion 4: Motion was made by Teresa Bodle and seconded by Dave Hawkins to recognize the mileage standards as set by the Federal Government. Vote was unanimous.

Motion 5: Motion to adjourn was made by Doug Kreag and seconded by Bob Sipes. Vote was unanimous.