Minutes, March 8, 2004
John McGinn, Vice Cow, welcomed everyone and opened the meeting at 7:00 PM. There were 84 members and guest present at this meeting. Jeff Pritchett passed around the new membership roster for everyone to verify his or her personal information.
Chris Franklin was in attendance with several B&F guests. Chris indicated they are doing great and each day brought newer opportunities for them to serve Jesus. Chris said they still need our financial help, but also our prayers. Chris encouraged everyone to come by and visit B&F.
Official MooCow rides for riding year 2004 will be published on the website. Some highlights are listed below. If you have any suggested ride "ideas", provide the information to our Ride Captain, Leon West. Checkout the state parks mentioned by going to www.gastateparks.org.
April 10, Easter Turtle Crawl, led by Charlie Sorrell. Location to be announced at later date.
April 17, "Challenged Child" Ride in North Georgia.
April 29-May 2 to Panama City and "Thunder on the Beach." Check out www.thunderbeachproductions.com for more information. This is not a MooCow ride but one in which some members may want to participate.
May 14-16 (over night) ride to George Bagby State Park.
June (date to be determined) ride and picnic at Sprewell Bluff State Park.
July (date to be determined) Rome, Georgia ride to see a minor league baseball game.
August 13, is the LaGrange "gospel" ride to Hoofers Gospel Barn (and all you can eat restaurant). Tickets to the show are $18.00 and $15.00. Contact John McGinn at jcmcginn01@aol.com and check out more information at www.geocities.com/magnoliabluegrass/2004events.html.
September (date to be determined) will be a North Georgia mountain ride and a train excursion on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. The Scenic Railway is a historical train ride that takes you back in history of the North Georgia Mountains. Check out www.brscenic.com for more info.
October 20-24 will be a weekend trip to New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Daytona Biketoberfest. Information will be announced at a later date. Some details about Daytona events can be found at www.officialbikeweek.com and www.biketoberfest.com.
The next meeting dates for CalendarYear 2004 are: April 12, May 10, and June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.
The minutes for February 2004 are posted on the website at http://www.moocowbikers.org.
a. Membership: : John Pekarskae is taking membership dues for 2004 right now. Dues are only $15.00. New members can sign up for the same price; dues cover January to December yearly
b. Budget/Funds: No budget update was given at this meeting.
Rider Training: There are plenty of the original jean-type jackets available in sizes small and medium. Current going price is $50.00.
Auction: Several items were auctioned off this meeting, including a valuable Harley Davidson of Kuwait t-shirt, patches, vest, etc. All proceeds go to B&F. Anyone can donate items for auctioning at this monthly fund-raising event. Additionally, the official "Monthly Randy Adams 50/50 Drawing" continues to provide exciting entertainment (tickets are a low, low six for $5.00). This month's lucky winner took home $75.00 with another $75.00 going to B&F. Each month's winner is challenged to get the group to donate more then his or her winnings from previous month.
Leon West gave a brief overview of the upcoming motorcycle training scheduled for Saturday, 10:00 to 2:00, March 27, 2004, at Chick-fil-A Headquarters. Cost is $5.00. Individuals should register as soon as possible by contacting John at jcmcginn01@aol.com
Ride Captains are reminded they are responsible for a safety brief before each scheduled group ride. Everyone should check out the website for safety information on riding in groups, hand signals, etc. http://www.moocowbikers.org/handsignals.htm
John McGinn talked to us about the diversity of our group, reminding us that we are all part of God's family, and make up the vast diversity of our world. We all come from many different "walks" in life, but as long as we are under Christ, we are indeed One. John read to us from Roman's Chapter 12, verse 4-5, which reiterates we are "one body in Christ" and each of us belong to Him and to each other. John closed in prayer reminding us to honor God, to remember each other, and to have courage to tell of where our Hope is found.
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Dan Cathy, President