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The Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order approx. 7:05 pm. The sign-up sheet was passed around and we proceeded to introductions. Attendees included Barbara Hotel, Gin Williams, Cindy S, Cindy P, Anne D, Saundra, Val Block, and guest, Candy Byrne.
1. Barbara ran through the upcoming May rides and events, IG related and not related that includes the Awareness Ride on May 1st, the International Female Ride Day on May 7th at 5:30 pm at HDHD, Wink-n-Twink open house on May 8th, the HDHD annual swap meet on May 15th, MDA ride at HDHD 11 am, and the Gems ride on the 22nd to Edge Performance in Ontario for their anniversary celebration. Saundra announced further details for the female ride day. Barbara noted we would have a table at the swap meet and asked for volunteers to cover the table which will dispense IG information along with items for sale by members. Barbara and Cindy S will be in attendance to set up in the morning (9:30 - 1:30). Gin and Val (to be confirmed) will man the table in the afternoon (1:30 - 4:30 pm). If you have an item(s) for sale, please expect to bring and monitor; take home if it does not sell. Gin confirmed the ride to Edge Performance, hopefully to meet up with ladies in Oregon who wish to continue to end destination at Bully Creek. Edge Performance will provide lunch. Ladies who ride to Bully Creek with us will be returned to Edge Performance prior to our returning to the Treasure Valley. Wear your helmet and meet at 10:30 at the Garrity and Franklin Chevron station across from Wally World and Idaho Center.
2. Discussion ensued regarding dinner rides. Consensus of interest in dinner rides changed to one ride per month designated as 2nd Thursday. The first dinner ride of the season was, therefore, scheduled for June 10th. Meet at the Garrity Chevron at 6:30--clutches out at 6:45. We still need a ride coordinator and destination.
3. It was announced that Barbara was submitted for nomination for the Board of Trustees. Voting will take place via written ballot which will come out in the WOW July/August magazine. It is requested that all our members support Barbara with their vote and get their ballots mailed prior to the deadline, which is August 31, 2010, and received no later than September 10, 2010 to be counted.
4. Gin relayed information regarding a possible cruise to Alaska to take place in 2012 open to WOW members and coordinated by the current SA of Montana, Janice Allestad.
5. It was announced that a current events page was added to the index of our website. This page will show the next upcoming event in which the Idaho Gems will participate.
6. Discussion regarding our
After-Christmas Party in January @ Val Block's house. Val volunteered to host again and also collect $1/per meeting from each attendee (to pay for main course).7. Ongoing Items:
June 4, 5, and 6 - overnighter to John Day, OR, to meet with the ladies from the WCG (West Coast Gathering). Remember to get your reservations at Dreamer’s Lodge at (541) 575-0526 or 1-800-654-2849. Rooms are double occupancy, support members permitted on this trip. Tell them you are with the “WCG”.
August 21-22 - overnighter to Salmon, ID to meet with the ladies from various chapters of Montana. Make your reservations at the Stagecoach Inn (208) 756-2919. Rooms are double occupancy and can be reserved on either the street or river side. This is Saturday night and ladies only.
Next meeting is May 25th at JB’s in Meridian at 7 pm--arrive early for dinner.
Respectfully submitted
Gin Williams, #9695
March Meeting
Meeting called
to order by Director, Barbara Hotel at 2 pm at HDHD in
Meridian, ID
1. Sign-in sheet passed around. Attendees/Introductions:
Gin, Barbara, Cindy P, Laura, Cindy S, Nila, Val, and
new members, Elizabeth, Teri, and Brandi.
2. Emergency Information sheets, 2010 Release forms, and
life flight forms were handed out and discussed.
3. The MSF group riding video was shown on the laptop
since cable to the TV was unsuccessful.
Following the video, Laura was asked to explain her
findings regarding the group stop and take off at a stop
sign. Laura explained that she was told by a law
enforcement officer that staggered formation riders may
pull up 2 at the stop and take off as one, quickly
resuming staggered formation.
4. Idaho Gems rules and regulations were handed out and
Gin commented on standard rules as well as referred to
the website for complete listing.
5. Barbara handed out the annual mileage starting forms
and referred to Anne Drake being our mileage contest
coordinator. Gin commented on the cumulative mileage
pins for the new ladies in attendance.
6. Gin passed around merchandise information and order
form for the group order.
7. Gin explained the annual WOW ride-in to Stratton VT
this year, as well as discussed the ride to John Day and
Salmon to meet up with other WOW riders from MT.
8. Barbara announced the ride for Women Riders Month to
Milwaukee, WI on May 22-23.
9. It was noted that we needed a volunteer to coordinate
a ride for April since one had not been previously
designated. Laura noted our ride date would coincide
with the Bike Blessing to be held at HDHD at 11 am.
Weather permitting, we'll attend the bike blessing and
go for a short ride afterward.
10.Barbara announced that Gin could not be assistant
director and state ambassador at the same time and that
the chapter was seeking a person to step into the
position or nominations. It was suggested that since
Anne indicated interest in active participation, she
would be a likely candidate in that she had knowledge of
WOW policies and was an experienced rider. Gin was to
contact her for confirmation.
11.A member directory with pictures and information
regarding our members was suggested for our website, and
interest confirmed, decided to take pictures while we
had a sunny day and ladies had their bikes.
12.Barbara noted that the April meeting would resume
normal schedule and location, 4th Tuesday of the month,
April 27th, 7 pm at JB's Restaurant in Meridian.
Gin showed a fun little video in closing the meeting at
4 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Gin Williams, SA
Meeting called to order by Gin Williams at 7 pm.
1. Attendence and introductions: Gin, Barbara, Cindy P,
Laura, Anne, Nila, and Cindy S
2. Old Business:
a. Group Riding - Show MSF video at HDHD on March 24 from 2-4
pm*
b. Salmon Ride - Flyers, T-shirts (Barbara) - Rooms reserved,
double-occupancy, call and reserve your room, mention
WOW/Idaho Gems or Gin Williams for discounted rate for
our group.
3. New Business:
a. WOW national group merchandise order..sign-up sheet. We
will do a mass-order, if interested, Gin will pay
shipping (less expensive). Please look over the
merchandise on the nat'l website or see magazine and
decide on what you want to order. Bring your list and
your check made payable to Gin Williams to March meeting
at HDHD.
b. Schedule riding season calendar - Monthly formal rides
(4th Saturday of each month) are as follows (unless
otherwise noted) meet at Chevron-Garrity/Franklin Rd at
9:45 am, leave at 10 am).
5/22 - Bully Creek Reservoir - Gin - possible lunch stop in
Ontario at Edge Performance Sports
6/26 - Crouch/Garden Valley/Banks (lunch) - Open
7/24-7/25 - Joseph, OR Overniter "ladies only" - Cindy P
8/21-8/22 - Salmon, ID Overniter "ladies only" - Meet with MT
WOW Chapters
9/25 - Idaho City or Bogus Basin - Barbara
10/23 - Open - have some ideas?? please volunteer to
coordinate--can't lead? we'll find someone
4. Announcements:
a. 8th Annual Frosty Buns ride on 2/28, Meet at Cycle
Addition, Nampa at 10 am, leave at 11.
b. Garage Party, HDHD, 3/24, 6-9 pm. Idaho Gems will
have a table; volunteers needed.
c. Spring Swap Meet, HDHD, 5/15 - Idaho Gems will have a
table; volunteers needed.
d. Edge Performance Sports, Ontario, OR (Tempi/Peggy)
interested in doing a women's ride from there this
summer in conjunction w/dealership. Idaho Gems formal
May ride (5/22) to Bully Creek will include a stop in
Ontario at Edge Performance if date is acceptable.
Barbara will email Tempi suggesting the date, arriving
approx 11:30-12:30 pm. Lady riders from surrounding area
of Ontario will be invited to ride with us.
e. Ice Cream Social week nights? Thursday night dinner
rides? Tabled for discussion at March meeting.
*NOTE: March meeting only will be on Saturday, March 27
from 2-4 pm at HDHD upstairs conference room. The MSF
"Group Riding" video will be shown.
Meeting adjourned approx. 8:15 pm
Respectfully submitted, Barbara Hotel, Director
Meeting was held at JB's Restaurant at 7 pm, January 26, 2010...Welcome everyone to the first meeting of 2010.
*Correction: SB fourth (4th) Saturday of each month
October Meeting
Meeting at JB's Restaurant,
10/27/09, 7 pm.
Attendees: Barbara, Cindy, Val, Laura, Nila, Carla
and Gin
Introductions:
Anne Drake (prospective member and former WOW member) and
Yolanda Dickinson
Old Business:
1 The Halloween day ride scheduled for Oct 31st was
cancelled due to conflicts with schedule and expected
inclement weather.
2 The After-the-Holiday Party scheduled for Jan 16th was
discussed. Val collected monies and the potluck was
discussed as well as the "white elephant" gift for the
gift exchange. Details will be forthcoming via email after
the 1st of the year.
New Business:
1 The Kuna mid-day ride on Oct 28th was discussed and the
jewelry by Chuck Monger introduced.
2 No additional nominations were made for Chapter Director
of the forthcoming year and Barbara Hotel was unanimously
re-elected.
3 Mileage contest was discussed and ending forms
distributed to those who were ready to send in their
stats.
4 With regard to the annual mileage contest, our
prospective member, Anne Drake, graciously accepted the
position of "mileage facilitator" to help coordinate and
monitor mileages and forms.
5 It was announced that there would be no formal rides
scheduled for either Nov or Dec due to the holidays.
6 Agenda and ideas were swapped regarding the January
meeting which was agreed to be dedicated to the topic of
Safety.
7 It was also agreed that the February meeting would be
for the purpose of setting up the ride schedule for the
riding season formally scheduled for April and suggestions
were made for new destinations as well as social
function/rides.
Announcements:
Anne Drake mentioned that she had a number of ladies that
she thought would be interested in joining us.
Meeting adjourned at 8 pm.
Submitted by Gin Williams
Meeting at JB's Restaurant, 9/22/09, 7 pm.
August Meeting Minutes-8/25/2009 The Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. The sign- up sheet was passed around. Attendees included Nila young, Cindy Pangburn, and Shannon Leichliter. Everyone was reminded that the August 27th dinner ride has been cancelled. There was a discussion about the September 10th dinner ride to Delsa’s Ice Cream, 7923 Ustick Rd, Boise.
Everyone is to find their own way there and plan to meet at 6:45 p.m. at Delsa’s Ice Cream.
Having a WOW chat forum was discussed. We weren’t sure of the value. So the discussion was tabled until more people with a better understanding of the value could provide input. Nila and Cindy said the Aug. 3rd Potluck was great. It was nice to meet some BOT members. We discussed the Aug. 13th dinner ride. Nila felt she was too inexperienced to lead a ride. But she did great. The ride was fantastic and the park was shady and very enjoyable.
Reminded everyone the WOW Ride-in – Stratton VT, July 6-8th, 2010 The August 29th Day Ride was discussed. It was decided that we would support the Veteran’s ride.
August 29th we will meet at the Veteran’s hospital west parking lot at 10:30 a.m. The address is 500 W Fort Street. http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Nampa&1s=ID&2c=Boise&2s=ID&2a=500+W+Fort+St. The ride starts at 11:00 a.m. We will parade around the Veteran’s hospital grounds and have hot dogs with the veterans. We should be done by 1:00 p.m.
BOT 2010 Election ballots were handed out and should be sent in by August 31st . The HD Swap Meet on September 9th was discussed. It seemed odd that it would be on a Wednesday. So Shannon called HD and they said there wasn’t one on the 9th . We will have to follow-up once we have the correct date. $3.00 was collected for the end-of-season party. Safe Riding was discussed. It was recommended the everyone go to www.msf-usa.org and check out the four short videos: Welcome to riding, Basis Rider Course Highlights, Group Riding, and Common Road. Next Meeting – September 22nd The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. But we stayed and visited for another 20 minutes. Submitted by Shannon Leichliter
The Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order approx 7:05 pm and the sign-up sheet passed around. Attendees included Barbara Hotel, Nila Young, Gin Williams, Laura Middleton, Cindy Pangburn, and Val Block.
Old Business: We discussed the upcoming Saturday ride on August 1st and decided to leave 15 minutes earlier than posted on the web because of the heat.
Valerie brought the prototype of the banner she is making for promo identity--one small item was noted and the banner approved. Val will be printing the banner on a permanent surface.
New Business:
Nila will coordinate the dinner ride scheduled for August 13th to Veterans Park--staging as usual at the Chevron at I84 and Garrity at 6:45 pm; clutches out at 7 pm. This will be our longest dinner ride of the season, winding up through the foothills behind Boise. The August 27th dinner ride was cancelled in view of the state fair opening and 2 co-directors being absent. Discussion followed regarding changing one dinner ride to an independent social destination wherein everyone will ride their own route to the destination and home. First social ride will be to Delsea Ice Cream in Boise in Sept--further details to follow.
There was interest in an intra-state gathering next year, but later noted that our WOW members outside the Boise area had dropped to one--so subject was shelved until additional Idaho members have joined.
The WOW Chat Forum was explained and address noted so that more of our members could be made aware of topical discussions pertinent to them.
Next years WOW ride-in location to Stratton, VT, July 6, 7, and 8 was noted. General consensus was distance was prohibitive.
A Board of Trustee member's pending visit was announced and interest in a welcome potluck solicited. It was decided to notify IG members not in attendance and a small reception will be planned at the home of Gin Williams on Monday, August 3rd, for Anne Solari and her friend Mary, who are coming to Idaho to tag Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
The August day ride scheduled for August 29th will be deferred to Shannon and further information will follow.
The BOT 2010 election ballot was discussed and members urged to return their ballot by 8/31.
Announcements: It was announced that the August 25th meeting would be chaired by Shannon since 2 co-directors would be returning from the AMA Conference and not available.
Barbara announced the swap meet scheduled at HD on 9/19 where we will have our promo table and beautiful banner by Val.
Val reminded us of the $1 per meeting contribution for our end-of-season party.
Meeting adjourned approx 8:15 pm.
Submitted by Gin Williams
A sparse group at the meeting tonight (Barbara, Nila, Laura and Trish).
The Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order approx. 6.55 pm and the sign-up sheet passed around. Attendees included Barbara Hotel, Nila Young, Gin Williams, Shannon Leichliter, Laura Middleton, Julie Bresson, Val Block, Trish Houlne, and new visitor, Cindy Pangburn.
Barbara announced several upcoming events including the 2nd annual Council Mountain Flag Day Run, High Desert M/C Rally in Ontario, and the Bikefest 2009 in Caldwell. Additionally, Laura gave us details on the Ride for Rescue Mission, Saturday, May 30th.
Followed was an open discussion on instituting a point award system for attending meetings, rides, charity participation, ride coordination and sweep duties. Consensus was to keep a simple riding chapter and there was no interest in an award system.
Val explained her problem with completing the banner (lack of logo), and we discussed the low profile our group had at the swap meet. It was unanimous that the chapter needed greater identity and Val would proceed with creating a solid banner for the next promotion that would include our chapter logo!
Shannon again introduced her embroidered logo design and gathered garments to imprint. Sizes and costs were discussed as well as the possibility of embroidering your name in addition to the logo for an additional $5.00.
Shannon reported on the upcoming ride route to Adrian for lunch at the Mirage. Staging will occur at the Chevron Station off Garrity and Franklin in Nampa at 1 pm, Sunday, May 31st. Clutches out at 1:15 pm.
Barbara handed out and introduced an Emergency Information sheet that she requested each rider fill out and give to the Ride Coordinator prior to the Sunday ride to Adrian.
Barbara also handed out and introduced a Release Form, which she also requested be filled out and submitted to the Ride Coordinator prior to Sunday's ride. Some discussion followed regarding filing the form each ride as opposed to once for the remaining of the year. Since the form stipulates that the execution and filing of the form with the chapter remains in effect for the balance of the year, it was agreed to keep forms on active file. As ride participants (includes full member, support member, or child member) ride for the first time with the Idaho Gems, a Release Form will be requested at that time. New release forms for all riding participants will be requested the beginning of the new year.
Gin opened discussion on June dates and prospective ride activities. The regularly scheduled June weekend was found conflicted and decision made instead to institute Thursday Dinner rides, the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. First Thurs. Nite ride will begin June 11th and will be a brown bag ride of approx 30 miles. Ride coordinator will make the decision on route details, and park or restaurant destination. We will meet at the Chevron Station at 6:45 pm; clutches out by 7:00 pm sharp. Ride Coordinator duties will rotate though members. A person may elect to plot out the route, but parcel out a separate ride leader/sweeper. A second Thursday Nite Ride was scheduled for June 25th. Details TBD.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm.
Submitted by Gin Williams
The Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order approx. 7:12 pm. The sign-up sheet was passed around and we proceeded to introductions. Attendees included Barbara Hotel, Nila Young, Gin Williams, Kathy Smith, Shannon Leichliter, Laura Middleton, Julie Bresson, and Val Block.
1. Each lady introduced herself, what and how long she‘d been riding.
2. Gin followed up on both the all-member mileage contest and cumulative mileage programs.
3. Upcoming events included the Friday, May 1st Ladies ride-to-work day and Saturday, May 2nd Awareness Ride and CMA BBQ which will be held at the
Municipal Park at 500 S Walnut in Boise following the run from Lucky Peak Dam. A bike blessing will be performed by CMA members at the Park.4. A hand-out was sent around the group that included the schedule for the 2009 3rd annual Bike Night held at Snake River Yamaha. Barbara also distributed “2009 Come Ride With Us!” maps.
5. Discussion proceeded with regard to setting a regular chapter ride date. It was proposed generally to hold the group ride on the last Saturday of the month. It was decided that the May ride would be held on Sunday, May 31st. Shannon volunteered to be ride coordinator and Barbara suggested a lunch ride to Adrian to the Mirage Café. Barbara later confirmed the restaurant is open on Sunday and has made tentative reservations. Adrian is approx. 1 hour from Nampa and members and support members are invited to attend the ride. It was agreed that staging will take place at the Chevron by the Idaho Center in Nampa on Garrity. We will meet at 1:00 pm; clutches out at 1:15 pm. Detailed information will be available by the May 26th meeting.
6. Shannon’s embroidery work was introduced along with a price schedule and the invitation to bring t-shirts, turtlenecks, vests, etc. for logo embroidery. Shannon will accept your garments next meeting, May 26th. Small logo (4”) is $5, middle-size logo (5“)-$7, and large logo (7”) is $10.00. Contact Shannon directly for questions at sleichliter@gmail.com.
7. Discussion proceeded regarding the promotion of the Idaho Gems Chapter of Women On Wheelsâ and the distribution by individual members to favorite bike shops of our flyers and brochures. These materials will be sent via email to each member along with these meeting notes.
8. Continued promotion discussion concerned the producing of a banner to be used for promotions that could be hung for eye-catching appeal in traffic situations. Val volunteered to see what she could do as she’s produced this kind of material before.
9. Brief discussion introduced regarding a charity event--pigtailed into a currently scheduled program. Proposed was the MDA fundraiser and our contribution to the poker runs.
10. Interest in an experienced rider course was polled to see whether we’d have a sufficient number of ladies that would participate in an Idaho Gems/ladies only experienced rider course. Experienced rider course is $40.00. To garner a date, we’d need commitment from 12 persons and location might depend on date selected. It appeared we might have interest from our group and it was suggested that to insure participation of 12, we’d contact LOH to check their level of interest.
11. Safety and group riding information was shared, including a hand-out produced by Max Van Orsdel of Sacramento. Max is an ex-CHP and has 40 years riding experience. Gin noted she has a group riding video and wondered about showing the video at a meeting. The video (later checked) is from the MSF website:
http://www.msf-usa.org/index_new.cfm where a number of riding videos have been produced and are available for viewing on your own computer.Meeting adjourned approx 8:30 pm
Gin Williams #9695
Our meeting was a good one! In attendance were Barbara, Shannon, Gin, Kristy, Nita, Morgan, Trish, Kathy, Laura, Julie, and Valerie.
The Meet and Greet of the Idaho Gems Chapter of Women on Wheels was called to order approx. 7:08 pm. The sign-up sheet was passed around and we proceeded to introductions. Among the 11 attending, many were new to the Gems and were given membership sign-up sheets.
1. Barbara Hotel, Director, gave a short explanation of the creation of the Idaho Gems in 2006 and described the revival of the chapter this year. Barbara also announced that Dave Thomas of High Desert Harley-Davidson picked up not only sponsorship of the chapter for the year, but also paid for website and domain fees.
2. Gin Williams explained and discussed the all-member mileage contest and cumulative mileage programs. Mileage contest forms and cumulative mileage forms were handed out.
3. It was noted that the website currently contained a calendar of events made up as FYI of programs, dates, rides, and area events gleaned from other chapters/clubs and that we would add our own rides and meeting dates. April events were discussed as well as May 1st Ladies ride-to-work day and May 2nd Awareness Ride and CMA BBQ which will be held at the Municipal Park in Boise following the run from Lucky Peak Dam. A bike blessing will be performed by CMA members at the Park.
4. April HD events our chapter would support and participate within are the beginner ride (meet at 1 pm--clutches out 2 pm) April 5, the garage party on the 23rd, and the intermediate ride on the 26th. It was also noted that Snake River Yamaha would be reprising their Bike Nights once a month beginning April 25th.
5. Members agreed to support and use the Annual Kick-Start Party at HDHD in Meridian as our April chapter ride. We will meet at HDHD at 11.……..clutches out and destination to be determined.
6. Members present agreed to keep the 4th Tuesday of the month for the chapter meeting. Monthly rides could be incorporated into other chapter events/rides as agreed and impromptu weekday rides are still of interest.
7. Members present found the accommodations at JB’s Restaurant to be comfortable for member meetings and Barbara secured the manager‘s approval, although meeting location might be held elsewhere to include training videos/sessions and will be notified as such.
8. Shannon Leichliter has graciously accepted orders for the embroidery of chapter logos on your garments. Shannon has several sizes and prices available and she should be contacted directly for further information.
9. Kristy Dickerson agreed to speak to Dave Thomas or his events liaison regarding a charity event we could adopt/promote as a chapter.
10. Trish Houlne agreed to introduce group safety riding instructions at the April 28th meeting. Among other information, she will demonstrate hand signals.
Meeting adjourned after 8:30 pm
Respectfully submitted
Gin Williams #9695
