ABATE of Indiana Inc. Board of Directors Meeting
November 20, 2009 -- Clarion Waterfront Hotel, Indianapolis IN

Executive Director Jay Jackson called the meeting to order at 7:10pm. Those present were: Operations Director-Gary Williams, State Office-Tina McCormack, Marc Falsetti, Edie Seiler and Kim Tyger, Region 00-Teresa and Ray Bodle, Region 01-Lisa Gordon, Wayne Kopec, Cindy Sater, and Vicki Looker, Region 02-Dave Frost, Jeff Willingham, Jude and Don Hewitt, Van and Judy McFarlane, Region 03-Rodney Walker, Region 04-Jan Johns and Lynn Brown, Region 05-Elmer Brown, Region 06-Sam George, Bob Stoner, and John Heshelman, Region 07-Dennis Tyger, Region 08-Terry Penn, Dean and Shayna Fark, Region 09-Mo Kintner, Region 11-Kenny Casey, Mike Lowe, Maelene Grenat, Region 12-Dave Hawkins, Region 13-Skip Willis, PSW/Ad Comm-Gino Johnson, LINC-Mike Meyer, tour program-Bill McKinley, and Maintenance-Mike Seiler. Region 10 was absent. Everyone rose for the Pledge of Allegiance.

ITEM 1: Jay went over the procedure for reviewing and voting on the financials. No questions were received pertaining to the July and August financials.

(Motion 1)

Tina and Gino went over key points and the dashboard for the September/October financials that were distributed at this meeting. Discussion followed. Methods for bringing membership totals back up were addressed. A committee was formed to look into the decrease in membership revenue. Jeff Willingham will chair the committee. Kenny Casey, Gino Johnson, Jay and Mike Seiler will sit on the committee.

**Action item** Send post cards to past five year inactive members to promote membership and BOOGIE around May/June time frame.

BOOGIE payroll items were discussed. The state office is working to devise a BOOGIE operations manual.

**Action item** Bring BOOGIE payroll over the past 10 years back to the board for review at next meeting.

ITEM 2: Dennis Tyger recognized Kenny Casey to discuss the 2010 recipient of the ABATE Bikers Care rides. Discussion followed.

** The state office and the state charity committee will devise clear policies and procedures for the state charity and bring it back to the board.

(Motion 2)
(Motion 3)

The Board of Directors went into executive session.

ITEM 3: Gary Williams stated that LCRP has had a tremendous year. He thanked the counties and regions for all of the work they have put into the property. Everything has been winterized and they are looking at ways to decrease power consumption. Elmer Brown asked if there were plans to extend the walkway and a new office facility. Discussion followed. Gary stated that Google now recognizes LCRP. The grant procedure is coming together and should be sent off to DNR in the next 30-60 days. IXCR races were discussed. The current water supply for the property was discussed.

ITEM 4: Gary Williams stated that Mike Seiler has been continuing to work on repairs and winterizing at Freedom Hall. The cupola has been removed. The fascia is still on back order. There were 366 people on hand for the $10,000 night which is a record. Special Christmas Bingo’s are being considered. Customers seem to be pleased with the staff and cosmetic changes to the facility.

ITEM 5: Jay stated that the Department of Education is behind on reimbursing ABATE for training. He expects we will be getting it very soon. The safety contract is undergoing some changes for next year. As information develops, Jay will advise the board. Safety training numbers were down this year across the country. The safety budget was discussed. The AMA reported that state governments have been raiding dedicated safety funds. So far Indiana has not done this.

ITEM 6: In 2010 we intend to address motorized bicycle (moped) registration/licensing, handlebar height, 30 day wait period for learner’s permits, temporary learner’s permits, and motorcycle only license. Some of these items are technical concerns with the BMV rather than legislative issues.

The ICJI 2008 crash facts have been posted. Currently, motorcycle fatalities are down by 19 over 2008. Moped/scooter fatalities have already surpassed the 2008 numbers. NHTSA has also produced their statistics for 2008. The two organizations get their data from the same source. However, NHTSA is reporting eleven less motorcycle fatalities than ICJI. Inquiries have been made regarding discrepancies in numbers. Discussion followed.

The MRF is watching the health care bill and the reauthorization of the highway bill. The health care bill is a 4,000 page document.

ITEM 7: ABATE Day at the State House has been scheduled for January 26th. We will be meeting at the Sheraton rather than the State House. Kid’s Day at the State House will be February 11th. Flyers were available. The entire House of Representatives and some Senators will be up for election next year. Mike Meyer stressed the importance of getting out to town hall meetings to meet with the current legislators and find out who will be running for those offices. It is important to let them know that you are a motorcyclist and that you are paying attention. Counties and regions should have their phone trees in place should there be a need to activate.

ITEM 8: There will be breakout sessions and several guest speakers at the Fall Seminar. Imre Szauter from the AMA will be speaking to the group and doing two separate breakouts. A few messages are going to be stressed concerning rider responsibility. The focus of ABATE is to insure the future of motorcycling. Rider responsibility concerning drinking and riding and noise will be addressed. There are going to be interactive games set up around the hotel during the seminar.

ITEM 9: Bill McKinley asked the directors to submit stops and routes for the tour books. Discussion followed.

Jay stated that leadership continues to look at BOOGIE issues. An outside mediator has been approached to assist in addressing some of the issues. 38 Special has accepted our bid and will be the headliner for 2010.

ITEM 10: Sanction dates for 2010 were reviewed.

ITEM 11: Scotty Barker told the board that he is retiring from being an officer in the organization as of 12/31.

Dennis Tyger and Al Putman’s positions on the Advisory Committee will expire December 30th. Dennis’s position is an elected seat and Al’s is appointed. Nominations were opened for Dennis’s seat. Kenny Casey nominated Dave Frost. Lisa Gordon seconded the nomination. Elmer Brown nominated Joe Adams. Joe could not attend the meeting because of recent surgery. Skip Willis nominated Dennis Tyger. Dave Hawkins seconded the nomination. Lisa Gordon nominated Teresa Bodle. Scotty Barker seconded the nomination. Nominations were closed. A closed ballot vote was taken. Dave Frost won the election with nine votes. Dennis Tyger received three votes and Teresa Bodle received one. Jay appointed Dennis Tyger to Al Putman’s current seat. The 2010 Advisory Committee will be Gino Johnson, Rod Taylor, Dave Frost, and Dennis Tyger.

Dave Frost thanked all out going directors for their service.

(Motion 4)

Respectfully submitted,

Kim Tyger

MOTIONS

Motion 1: Kenny Casey motioned to approve the July and August financials. Lisa Gordon seconded the motion. Region 01 abstained. All others present voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 2: Terry Penn motioned to accept the website verbiage for 2009-2010 Camp John Warvel as the ABC State Charity. Kenny Casey seconded the motion. As chair of the advisory committee, the region 07 director could not vote. All others present voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 3: Lisa Gordon motioned that the state charity guidelines get clarified to state a one year term. Teresa Bodle seconded the motion. As chair of the advisory committee, the region 07 director could not vote. All others present voted yes. Motion carried.

Motion 4: Scotty Barker motioned to adjourn. Dave Hawkins seconded the motion. Vote was unanimous. Motion carried.