The November 2015 meeting of the BMW Motorcycle Club of Indianapolis was hosted by Joe and Kelly Hochdeffer and held at Roselli’s Pizza at Zionsville.

After attendees enjoyed a pizza and salad buffet, President Ledgerwood called the business meeting to order at 3:00 PM. The following announcements were made:

• The Christmas Party meeting will be held at the Reinholt’s again this year on December 5 at 5:00 PM. Deep fried Turkey will be served; please register on the club web site so the hosts have a head count. There will be a White Elephant gift exchange.  Jonathan Fishburn requested no more photographs of this correspondent be gifted.
• The January 2016 meeting will be hosted by Margie Ledgerwood, Mooresville, on January 23 at 1:00 PM.  This is very important meeting as we will elect two Directors to expiring positions on your Board.  The current Board will also meet that day to elect the President for 2016-17.
• The Annual Awards Banquet will be held at the Banquet Hall, “The Palms,” in Plainfield on February 13, 2016.  Cost to attend is $35.00 per person. There will be many valuable door prizes, a cash bar and new surprises this year.  You are encouraged seek gift certificates from your favorite vendor to donate to the door prize pool.
• Dues are to be paid before January 1.  Dues may be paid by check sent to the treasure or paid online at our web site by PayPal or credit card.  Members paying dues on time will be entered in a drawing. The winner will recoup the cost of dues which is 25.00 per year.

Dennis Shelly, of the Nominating Committee for the Board of Directors, encouraged members who are interested in serving to contact board members so they might be nominated to serve in the Board of Directors.  He asked that anyone who wishes to serve as President do the same. The election of President will take place on January 23, 2016.

The business meeting was adjourned at 3:25.  Attendees enjoyed deserts on the provided buffet.

Bob Conley, Secretary

These minutes were prepared from notes taken by Kelly Hochderffer. Thanks for covering for the Secretary who was vacationing at the Barber Motorsports Park.

The meeting was held at the home of Scott and Christi Reynolds on October 11, 2015.  Continue reading →

The BMW Motorcycle Club of Indianapolis held its Monthly Meeting at the home of Harold Patterson on September 19, 2015.

Succulent Brats, simmered in Miller’s finest, onions and peppers, then grilled to perfection were served and enjoyed along with a host of deserts, sides and Margie’s warm, hot dip.

President Ledgerwood called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM, and then made the following announcements:
• The deadline to submit Club Logo concepts is the end of the month. Details are on the club website.
• Scott and Christi Reynolds will host the next meeting of the club on October 11 at 12:30 PM. Please see the website for registration and location information.
(The secretary sends regrets due to the conflicting date for The Vintage Motorcycle Classic at Barber Motorsports Park)
• The Hoosier Beemers Club will host its rally at North Vernon on September 25-27.
• The BMW RA national Rally will be held Woodland Park, in Harrison, Arkansas on October 1-3.
• The Falling Leaf Rally will be held at Potasi, Missouri on October 9-11.

Harold was thanked and ardently applauded by the assembly.

There being no further news from those in attendance the business meeting was adjourned at 5:15 PM.

A bonfire was set ablaze and spiritually enjoyed until the late hours by most of the attendees under a clear, starry sky.

Bob Conley, Secretary

These minutes were produced from notes taken by Vice President Wayne Garrison who presided over the meeting. Your secretary was absent on the road in the Smokey Mountains.
Johnathon Fishburn and Angela hosted the meeting at the picnic area near the Monroe Reservoir Dam.

After thanking Johnathon and Angela, and the those in attendance Wayne made the following announcements pertaining to upcoming events:
-Harold Patterson will host the next monthly meeting on September 19. He is planning a bonfire. Please RSVP on the website if you are able to attend.
-The Beemers in the Bluegrass Rally will be held on September 11-13.
-The fall campout for the club at Paynetown will be held on September 18-20. Please sign up on website or contact Wayne Garrison.
-The Hoosier Beemers Rally at North Vernon Will be held on September 25-27.
-The BMW RA national rally will be held in Harrison, Arkansas on October 2-4 at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
-The Falling Leaf Rally in Potosi, MO will be held on October 9-11.

Galen Reinholt brought membership name tags to hand out, some were taken by Wayne and Mike Williams to distribute.

VP Garrison again thanked Johnathon and Angela for hosting and adjourned the meeting.
Robert Conley, Secretary