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January Meeting Minutes

January Monthly Meeting

The January meeting was hosted by Margie Ledgerwood at her home on January 25, 2020 at 2:00pm. The club provided Italian Beef and members brought side dishes and desserts to complete the meal.

Joe Hochderffer brought the meeting to order at 2:03pm by thanking the hostess.  We did not have Any new members present.

Joe informed the club that he graciously accepted the Presidency for the term of 2020. 

Next meeting is being held at Primo South in February 15, 2020, cocktails to start at 6:00pm and dinner To follow at 7:00pm.  Tickets can be purchased on the website or contact Theresia Schearer.

Peter Mikolaitis has been appointed as the MOA Regional Coordinator, one of his duties is to aid in the Relations between the Tom Wood dealership and Indianapolis BMW motorcycle club.  He spoke of MOA Memberships and training school opportunities, dealership location on 96th Street and the plans for start Of motorcycle sales and service.

  Joe reminds group to look at website calendar for future dates of Rally’s and events.

The club members unanimously voted in 2 new Board members, Wayne Garrison and Rich Nathan.

Thank you to Jim Thatcher for Andy Clark and Richard Snodgress for your service.

Webb Bernhardt is our new Vice President.  Thank you for all of your individual help and service towards The club’s success.

Joe adjourned the meeting at2:35 by thanking Margie for her hospitality and Italian Beef cooking skills.

27 Attendees

Respectfully submitted,

Kelly Hochderffer 01/25/2020

Please don’t forget the January monthly meeting

Hello BMW Club,

  I am sending out a reminder for the next meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm. The menu is Italian beef sandwiches. For the new members this is a busy meeting with filling out this year’s calendar of events, members voting for board of directors, monthly meeting host sign-up and other announcements.    

It is also time for the Board to vote for President, go over the 2019 issues. I plan to have a Board meeting starting at 12:30. The January meeting is a club vote for two seats on the Board of Directors and to go over the 2020 calendar.

If you cannot attend the January meeting and you would like to host a meeting in 2020 please let me know at: joebmw7711@yahoo.com

Also please e-mail or bring 2019 pictures for the banquet.

Thanks, as always!

Joe H.

Last chance to enter the drawing !

The Mileage Award Banquet is February 15, 2020. Cocktail hour to start at 6:00pm and Dinner at 7:00pm. Cost is $35.00 per person.  Joe is accepting pictures in either an email or thumb drive so that we can enjoy them at the Banquet. PLEASE RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

For PayPal

  1. Log on to website, using your username and password
  2. Under “Join” Click on “New member payment and renewals”
  3. Follow instructions on the Renewals page. Banquet fees and Membership renewals are listed there.

For paying by check, cost is $25.00 per club membership and $35.00 per person to attend the banquet. See directory for Theresia Shearer’s mailing address.

I would like to thank everyone

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

From Joe and Kelly

First Indy BMW Club Meeting for 2020

First Club Meeting for 2020

Hello BMW Club,


I hope everyone is having a good holiday break. I am sending out a reminder for the next meeting on Saturday, January 25th at 1:00 pm. I’m not sure of the menu, so please stay tuned for further information.

It is also time for the Board to vote for President, go over the 2020 annual budget and address any other issues. I plan to have a Board meeting starting at 12:30. The January meeting is a club vote for two seats on the Board of Directors and to go over the 2020 calendar.

Happy New Year,
Joe H.