We had a good turnout of at the meeting. Bob started the meeting by welcoming new members.
Wade & Mary Moore, Louie & Elaine Miller and Ian Collier
We will be hosting Carteret/Craven 200 mile run on August 1st, 2010. Would like for members to come and socialize with them and everyone is welcome to ride back part of the way with them after we eat.
We need to think about hiring a band for our Christmas Party. Weekends in Dec available before Christmas are Dec 4th, Dec 11th & Dec 18th
We voted on December 11th as the date and Debbie will get up with Pleasure2Burn to see if they are available.
July 17, 2010 STATE MEETING
Eastern District Swap Meet Results:
I have handed out a copy of the breakdown from the swap meet. Not being a total flop, we only made a profit of $1809.68 giving each chapter $258.52.
A motion was made to leave all monies in the Eastern District Treasury and was passed.
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Date for next Swap Meet April 29th - May 1st
Wilson County Fairgrounds. And we want to start advertising in January. If you have any radio contacts, local newspaper contacts, etc we need to check on pricing to turn in
We want everyone to submit a new name to replace ED Swap Meet name
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Meeting of the Minds will be held in Peoria, Illinois on Sept 23-26, 2010. A motion was made and accepted to pay for a member who has never gone to a MOM. If anyone is interested in going please see me after the meeting and all names must be submitted by August 20th. All names will go in a hat and a name will be pulled. The cost to send a member will be $700 - $1000 which will be taking out of the State Treasury.
It has been suggested that we (all Chapters) hold a big fundraiser which will fund a member to go a Meeting of the Minds without using Treasury monies. (Set for Sept 10, 2011)
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CBA of the Pines has turned in their Charter as of this weekend because of there was so few members.
But we also have a new Charter in Cleveland County (Shelby area)
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Terri Harriston resigned her position as Information Director. Nominations opened as of 7-17-10 and will close on 8-28-10
Cat Mohan will at that time send out ballots Sept 3rd and we will have to have them back by Oct 8th. The winner will be announced at the State Meeting on Oct 17th.
Nominations so far:
Gwen Nichols, Dale Carroll
State newsletters have not been sent out for the last 2
quarters so we voted on sending out a one time newsletter for this quarter to get us caught up with a cost of around $1800.00
Passed: 97-9
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A resignation was also sent in by Nikki Smith, Products Director.
A vote was passed (46 y to 55 n) to no longer sell State products instead having each Chapter go directly to Caf¨¦ Press and set up your own order. More info will be sent once they talk to Caf¨¦ Press.
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The State was contacted about setting up a booth at the Maggie Valley Cherokee Rally on Sept 18th, 2010.
A vote was passed that if we could not get a free space at the museum then we would pay the $200.00 for the space at the event.
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A vote was passed for CBA to accept American Income Life Insurance policy. This is an accidental death & dismemberment insurance for the amount of $2000.00 at no cost to the member or the State. An information packet will be sent out to you explaining the policy plan
at that time if you still have questions I will get you in touch with Iris Hindle or Cindy Hodges to help you understand the policy.
Memberships for this quarter:
Gaston County had 33 new members
Alamance County had 100% renewal
As of 2nd Quarter we have:
1,592 Total members
123 new members
474 Lifetime Members
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Sate Banquet is November 20th, 2010
There will be an Officers training meeting at the Wyndham in Greensboro starting at 11:00 am ending at 3:00pm. It is strongly recommended that all Officers attend this meeting. There will be a lot of changes coming in the next year especially for the Treasurer so again we as Officers are encouraged to attend.
The same day the state banquet will be held. Tickets are $15.00 per person and will be available at the next State meeting in October. You can reserve your room anytime
and at the time of reservation tell them you are with CBA and need a room on the 4th floor. This will be where all the activity will be going on. If you are interested in going and want me to pick up your ticket please pay me prior to the State Meeting or you can have it sent to you by contacting Darlene Kimsey. But you will need to make your own room reservations.ˇˇ
This years banquet will be a Murder/Mystery Dinner with three acts throughout dinner.
Dinner menu will be:
Homemade meatloaf w/gravy
Roasted chicken
Tossed salad, greend beans, rolls and tea
Catered by Carolina Diner in Greensboro.
Each Chapter will bring a dessert
Silent Auction - motorcycle checkpoint fund
50/50 - Legislative Fund
Any other monies received - Safety Education Fund
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Lobby Day is scheduled for Feb 2, 2011
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Next State meeting is October 16-17 at which time we will need to submit our flyer for gun raffle next year along with new Officers names and meeting times.
Reminding you that nominations for TRB Officers will be September 15th and voting in October 20th
