Welcome to the first Idaho chapter of Women On Wheels®!
2012
Meeting Notes -October September August July June May April March February January
January Meeting
Meeting
called to order at 7:03 pm by Trina Michaelis/Cindy Stephens
Co-Directors.
Attendees: Trina, Cindy, Barbara, Val, Gin, Jules T,
Trish
Guests: Darla, Michelle, Joann-all have V-Stars
Business: AHP - Kudos to Gin for a great party. Thanks
to everyone for the food and clean-up. The gift exchange was
very spirited.
Tech Shop Seminar, Val said she would talk to Desiree at Carl's
Cycle meeting tentatively set for March 24th at 2 pm. (Cindy
talked to Jesse at Canyon Honda. Cindy will present at Feb
meeting.)
Chilly Chaps everyone is welcome. Feb 19th 10am. Kickstands up
at 11am at HDHD
Frosty Buns everyone welcome. Feb 26th 10am. Kickstands up at
11am at Cycle Addiction in Nampa off Garrity.
Membership renewals. Usually come in the mail. Everyone please
remember to send in.
Annual Mileage contest starts April 1st and ends Oct 1st. Every
mile counts. Also informed guests and new members about the
cumulative mileage contest. New members should send in their
mileage immediately and accumulate until they clock 5,000 miles
at which time they would report to national for their mileage
bar.
Upcoming Events:
ICMS Awareness Ride is May 5th
WCG: June 8,9,10 to Prineville, OR Stafford Inn 541-447-7100.
Rooms are being held under Deidre Clements. Please make
reservations soon- rooms are going fast.
AMA Int'l Women's Motorcycling Conference in Carson City NV.
July 26-29. Please make reservations soon-rooms are going
fast. This a great opportunity to meet other women and get some
great information pertaining to motorcycling.
Open Discussion
February and March meeting will start the season ride calendar. Weather permitting,
first informal chapter ride will occur in April.
Idaho Patriot
Thunder June 3.
Advanced Stars Course we need 12 women to make it happen.
Zip-line at Horseshoe Bend. $75. a person. Maybe we can get a
group rate. Need volunteer to follow up.
We talked of going to Craters of the Moon. We also talked about
meeting Cindy Newman in Blackfoot.
Next meeting Feb 28, 2012 at JB's Restaurant 7pm
Respectfully submitted Cindy Stephens Co-Director #18002
2011 - October 25th Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7 pm at JB Restaurant by Assistant CD, Barbara
Attendees: Barbara, Cindy S, Trina, Nila, Jules, Gin, Val, Trish, Elizabeth
No guests this month.
Business:
Kudos to Jules & Jon for a great October ride and hosting the BBQ. Those on the ride were Jules, Jon, Gin, Barbara, Val, Greg (Val guest), Trina, Darla (guest). After a full meal, we were given a tour of the farm and car collection. Back to the food bin for pumpkin cake and ice cream.
Garage Party & Swap Meet Report. Sparse attendance at the garage party this month. Interest in WOW, but no sign-ups.
Chapter Director/Co-Direction Voting. Nominations made by Gin and seconded by Val that we accept Trina as Chapter Director and Cindy S as Co-Director. Congratulations to Trina and Cindy S.
Barbara will have an Advisory position.
All-Member Mileage Contest ends 10/31/11. Val distributed the end mileage forms with member’s information. All we have to do is enter our “end” mileage, make a copy and mail to the WOW Office.
Impromptu fair-weather rides for Nov/Dec/Jan? Yes, all were in agreement. Suggestions were to include non-riding events.
Set date/location for After-Holiday Party. Gin will contact HDHD regarding using their upstairs conference room. She sent out an e-mail with either 1/14 or 1/21 date preference.
Group Riding Etiquette. Trina handed out Group Riding Etiquette books to everyone at the meeting. The return to staggered formation will be index and middle finger, not index and pinkie as shown in the booklet. Nila asked about staging procedure which is not listed in the booklet? Booklet will be updated to include staging for rides by Trina/Cindy S.
Tech Seminar for 2012. Val will contact Deserai (Carl’s Cycle) regarding another seminar, possibly in March?
WCG 2012. Dates are 6/8-6/10. Gin mentioned the West Coast Gathering (WCG) will again invite WOW members . The location TBD…suggestions are always welcome. Distance determines for WA/OR/ID members.
Daylight Savings Time ends 11/6! Set your clocks “back” one hour. No comments required.
Update: Seems Idaho has fallen off the radar for receiving the Sept/Oct issue of the WOW magazine! I sent out an e-mail asking for list of members that DID NOT receive their issue. The response was: Cindy F, Cindy S, Barbara, Trish, DeDe, Julie T, Jenn and Jill. An e-mail with follow-up phone call made to Beth at the WOW Office confirming. A WOW Yahoo entry by Lois Wyatt (BOT) was made w/instructions for those not receiving their issue. Since I have not heard from anyone in the past week, I will consider this case closed. Let’s hope the snafu has been corrected for the soon-to-be-mailed Nov/Dec issue!!!
Events (FYI):
10/29 – Cycle Addiction Bash (WOW table?). (Update: We decided the weather looked promising for a ride to Bruneau Sand Dunes State Park w/brown bag lunch instead.)
11/5 – Veterans Parade, Boise
11/6 – Annual Turkey Run @ Cycle Addiction. $10 or frozen turkey. Benefits Idaho Food Bank and Idaho State Veterans Home.
11/12 – Toys 4 Tots $20 + new toy…last year there was just a toy donation…this year $20 additional donation. (Update: Rite Aid across from Quinn’s on Vista will participate with buy one, get one free toy 11/10 thru 11/12 only.)
11/19 – Turkey Run @ Birds of Prey Motorsports (Caldwell) $10 or frozen turkey. Benefits the Idaho Food Bank.
12/14 – Idaho Veterans Cemetery “Wreaths Across America” (Correction: Date is 12/10 ,Saturday)
*There are no meetings in November and December. Enjoy the holiday season!
This is the last meeting for 2011 and my last “official” duty as your Assistant Chapter Director. I want to thank everyone for their support and will continue in an “advisory only” capacity in 2012.
The next meeting will be January 24, 2012, JB’s Restaurant, 7 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hotel #15566, Assistant Chapter Director
Meeting called to order at 7:07 pm, JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID
Sign-In Sheet/No guests were present. Members attending were: Barbara, Sox, Jules, Nila, Trish, Val, Trina, Elizabeth and Gin.
Old/New Business:
1) Gin reported a successful and fun weekend ride to Lakeview. Nine of our ladies met 17 Gold Country Riders.
2) We reminded everyone of the 9/28 HDHD Garage Party at 6-9 pm. Trina & Cindy S were going to man an Idaho Gems table.
3) Gin announced the cancellation of the previously planned 10/8 3-Island State Park ride and BBQ due to lack of group consideration by the group lady at the park and the newly announced conflict with HDHD.
a. Gin noted the 10/8 HDHD Swap Meet and Biketoberfest had taken precedence for the weekend and that two tables would be set up: one for WOW and one for the swap meet. Trina & Cindy S are going to man the WOW table; Barbara will man the swap meet table—Gin and Val will help man either. It is expected that the tables will be set up approx 9:30 am and extended to 3:30 pm. Gin is bringing her card table and chair.
4) Replacement ride for the BBQ has been scheduled for 10/15 @ Jules/Jon's house. We will stage at the Caldwell Flying J at 10:45 am; clutches out at 11 am. We’ll do a short (approx 90 mile) loop around Vale through Apply Valley Road out of Nyssa back to Jules house. It is expected that the BBQ will start approx. 1 pm. Because we are not doing a potluck, Jules will determine the approx. cost per those attending and ask for reimbursement. For those not attending the ride, please contact Jules at 989-8539 (cell phone/text) for address and directions. Since this will be an open event, please RSVP and email to Jules @ jcturner60@aol.com with the number of persons attending.
5) Discussion opened regarding the position of a Volunteer to provide “topical” information and report at each meeting on items of safety, ride rules, new m/c related items. Val agreed to this responsibility with the proviso that she be permitted to occasionally ask for someone else to step in. In this vein, Elizabeth brought both an Idaho STAR Motorcycle Safety Newsletter provided through the Idaho STAR Program (info@idahostar.org) regarding Group Riding as well as a DVD on Pro-Riding. It was agreed that as comprehensive as the video is, the information will be shared over a couple pre-planned meetings along with attendant riding exercises.
6) Gin noted that Jules was interested in being unofficial chapter photographer and would be responsible for submitting pictures to website for updates. Trina agreed to provide back-up on those occasions when Jules would be unable to participate.
7) Nominations for 2012 Chapter Director was opened and noted that Trina and Sox had suggested they’d like to co-direct. This nomination was seconded by Jules and agreed by everyone in attendance.
8) Barbara noted it was time for renewal of the Chapter Charter fee—due first of year. Cindy S agreed to again ask Canyon Honda to continue to provide that accommodation, while Nila noted she also had a dealer she might ask for concessions.
9) Gin opened discussion on the need for changing to a host-side server—and would need a back-up volunteer. Gin agreed to submit the 2012 expected domain and website expenses to Dave at HDHD with expectations that the domain would be switched to a new host after the first of the year. Cindy S agreed to help provide back-up and would receive the password, along with Jules for pictures, to provide updates to the website.
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Following close of the old and new business issues, discussion was opened regarding the ride issue raised upon our return from Lakeview wherein it was expected that everyone would disperse their separate ways home from Vale. Discussion in Vale, however, assumed Trina would continue to lead through “20/26 to the freeway”. At the intersection of Hwy 201, Trina followed the “freeway” direction sign, whereas 4 of the ladies turned right toward Nyssa and thence to 20/26 and the freeway. It was felt by one of the members (not in attendance) that directions were insufficient resulting in a division of riders necessitating a correction. Basically, consensus felt it had not been a grievous issue—safety of the members being paramount. It was suggested that at the return point, it might be better to assume each rider responsible for returning home at their personal discretion. Members present agreed they preferred the group stay together assuming all riding the same general direction with good communication and consideration toward the ride coordinator; riders should align properly for drop off at their respective exit. Interest confirmed following the ride leader through to appropriate drop off points.
Respectfully Submitted, Gin Williams #9695
Meeting called to order at 7:08 pm, JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID
Welcome/Sign-In Sheet/Guest(s): No guests. Attendees: Barbara, Trina, Gin,
Nila, Cindy S
Business:
(1) 7/21 Dinner Ride Report (Cindy S)
(2) Lakeview, OR Weekend Ride Update (Gin)…Three GCR’s are doing a pre-ride this weekend. Dinner memo $29.
(3) Board of Trustee/State Ambassador Voting/Appoint (Due 8/31) Correction: Any full member in good standing may nominate any other full member in good standing for the office of State Ambassador. State Ambassador Nomination Form submitted for Gin Williams.
(4) Reminder: Guests may attend a WOW event provided the three-event participation has not expired.
Ride/Calendar:
(1) 8/27 Day Ride to Council (One-Eyed Jack’s) Route: meet @ 9:15 am, leave @ 9:30 am from Flying J truck stop (Exit 29). Take I-84 for two miles. Take Notus-Parma exit, turn left. Follow 26-26 thru Notus/Parma, then becomes Hwy 95. Stay on 95 to Payette (39 miles, 45 mins). Pit stop at Shell at Hwy 95/I-84. Gas/pit stop in Weiser (52 miles, one hour). Continue north on Hwy 95 thru Cambridge to Council. Entire mileage is approximately 100 miles (two hrs) from Caldwell. We will fill-up in Weiser both ways. Julie T is the ride coordinator. Guests are invited to join us..provided the three-event has not expired.
(2) 9/8 Dinner Ride to Notus @ Garage Café – Meet at 6:00 pm, leave at 6:15 pm from Flying J truck stop (Exit 29). Barbara is the ride coordinator.
(3) 9/17 Fall Swap Meet at HDHD, 9 am-5 pm. Volunteers needed to set up the WOW table. Trina and Cindy S volunteered.
(4) 9/23-9/25 Overniter to Lakeview, OR to meet WOW chapter of Gold Country Riders from Sacramento, CA. Ladies only! Gin is the coordinator for this ride.
(5) 9/28 HDHD Ladies Only Garage Party, 6-9 pm. Volunteer needed to coordinate table? Trina and Cindy S volunteered.
(6) 10/8 Day Ride to 3-Island State Park – Gin is coordinator for this ride.
Barbara pointed out the following grievance: When the Ride Coordinator is ready to leave, he/she leaves the staging area before all riders are ready! This is not only rude, but inconsiderate. In the future, the Ride Coordinator will NOT leave the staging area until all riders are ready to leave. When leaving the Chevron staging area, we will exit to Franklin Road and the light to turn left towards the interstate.
*Dates/location subject to change depending on weather and/or road conditions.
**Meeting notes and ride calendar are posted on idahogems.org web site.
***Corrections/additions to the Agenda will be discussed at the meeting.
September Meeting: 9/27 @ JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, 7 pm. Arrive at 6 pm if you want to eat dinner before meeting.
Meeting adjourned @ 7:30 pm.
Barbara Hotel, ACD
July Meeting
Meeting called to order at 7:05 pm, JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID.
Welcome/Sign-In Sheet/Guests: No guests. Attendees: Barbara, Cindy F, Cindy S, Trish, Teri, Trina, Gin, Jules.
BUSINESS:
1) WOW Ride-In Report (Gin)
2) Day Ride to Murphy 7/16 Report (Gin)
3) Dinner Ride 7/21 to Celebration Park Report (Gin)
4) Fall Ride to Lakeview, OR Update (Gin)..in the works.
5) Board of Trustees Voting Due 8/31 (page 10 WOW magazine)
6) Idaho State Ambassador Nomination Due 8/31 (page 19 WOW magazine). Gin nominated and will accept the position for 2012-2014.
7) Pool party at Val’s suggested by Trish..no date available?
RIDE CALENDAR:
- 8/11 – Dinner Ride Lake Lowell/Hamburger Connection (dinner) – Cindy S…meet at 6:15, leave at 6:30 pm.
- 8/27 – Day Ride to Council @ One-Eyed Jack’s Pizza – Jules..meet at 9:15 am, leave at 9:30 am from Flying J truck stop in Caldwell. 100 miles/2 hrs up/back.
- 9/8 - Dinner Ride to Notus @ Garage Café – Barbara..meet at 6:15 pm, leave at 6:30 pm from Flying J truck stop in Caldwell. 10 miles/15 minute ride.
- 9/17 – HDHD Fall Swap Meet, 9 am-6 pm
- 9/23-25 – Overniter Lakeview, OR
- 9/28 – HDHD Ladies Garage Party, 6-9 pm
- 10/8 – Day Ride 3-Island State Park - Gin
*Dates/location subject to change depending on weather and/or road conditions.
**Meeting Notes & Ride Calendar are posted on idahogems.org web site.
***Corrections/additions to the Agenda will be discussed at the meeting.
August Meeting: 8/23 @ JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, 7 pm. Arrive at 6 pm if you want to eat dinner before meeting.
Meeting adjourned 8 pm.
Barbara Hotel, ACD
June Meeting
Meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. There were no guests. Members present were Cindy S, Nila, Trina, Elizabeth, Jules, Cindy P, Barbara, and Gin.
Reports:
- Barbara reported on the weekend trip to Clarkston for the WCG and Cindy S introduced her boot bracelets.
- Trina reported on the dinner ride to Fort Boise Museum in Parma.
- Elizabeth reported on the Big Twin open house on 6/18. Two new contacts left names and email addresses. These have been followed up with no response.
- Gin reported on the STAR advanced class which was tentatively scheduled for August 12-13. Two of our members had objected to the heat, one objected to the class being spread over 2 days, and we had only a total of 7 confirmations of interest out of a necessary 10 to fill the class. It was requested that a September date be requested.
- Gin touched on the ride-in plans to San Jose.
- Gin reported again on the Lakeview progress with the owner’s remodel efforts and the opening of his restaurant/bar at Hunter’s Hot Springs. Mentioned again that it was a ladies only weekend and that we’d be meeting the WOW Gold Country Riders chapter.
- Discussion followed regarding the rescheduling of Cindy P’s rain date to Shoshone Falls. It was agreed that we’d leave it as a possible adjunct to the October schedule—later in the month depending on weather—and/or keep as an impromptu ride to Hagerman.
- Impromptu rides were discussed and the intention to mentor several ladies—follow up planned on one who was already a member.
- Discussion of the distribution of phone numbers for impromptu putts was discussed and Val agreed to compile those members phone numbers who had no objection to their phone number being distributed, along with text option.
Discussion of the Ride Calendar:
- July 16th—Elizabeth explained her route from the Chevron stage at 9:45/clutches out at 10 am. We will eat at the Murphy General Store—sandwiches and burgers. Greatest distance from gas stop to gas stop will be 83 miles.
- Gin’s brown bag dinner ride to Celebration Park was noted; stage at 6:15/clutches out at 6:30 pm.
- Cindy S’ dinner ride around Lake Lowell to Hamburger Connection—details to be announced at the July meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Gin Williams, SA
Meeting called to order at 7 pm, JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID.
Welcome/Sign-In Sheet/Guests: No Guests
Attendees: Barbara, Cindy S, Trish, Julie T, Trina, Gin, Clyde, Shannon, Julie B, Nila
New/Renewal WOW members: Jon Turner (Support); Teri Grijalva (Renewal) and son Davis (Child Member)
BUSINESS/RIDE EVENTS:
- Female Ride Day Update - Gin
- WCG 6/10-6/12 Clarkston/Lewiston – Overnighter at Best Western River Tree Inn (see flyer on web site for info). Cut-off for room block was 5/10. Pizza Friday night, day ride Saturday (Joseph, OR lunch), dinner Saturday night w/white elephant gift exchange afterwards WCG t-shirts/tanks distributed (Gin)
- WCG Ride 6/10 – Staging/Route/Stops finalized. Group 1 will be Barbara (lead), Cindy S, Trish/Letia, Trina (sweep). Group 2 will be Clyde (lead), Julie Bresson, DaNel Hogan, Gin (sweep)
- Ride to Shoshone Falls Reschedule? Cindy F (absent)
- Mileage Contest Forms Mailed – Val (absent)
- HDHD Garage Party, Wednesday, 5/25. Table set up w/Trish, Cindy S, Barbara
- Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride 6/5 - $25/pp. Register at HDHD
- 6/16 Dinner Ride – Brown Bag, Fort Boise, Parma (Trina)
- WOW Patches – two large available ($12/ea) & four small available ($4/ea). Trish purchased (1) large patch ($12) & Nila (1) large patch ($12)
- Ride-In, 7/5-7/7 San Jose, CA – Those attending: Julie B, DeDe, Barbara, Trina, Cindy S, Gin & Clyde.
- Lakeview, OR 9/23-9/25. Overnighter, Ladies Only! Meet WOW Gold Country Riders Chapter (Sacramento) at Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort (see flyer on IG web site). (Gin update)
RIDE CALENDAR
- June 5 – Idaho Patriot Thunder, HDHD to Mtn Home (date corrected)
- June 10-12 – WCG Overniter, Clarkston, WA
- June 16 – Brown Bag Dinner Ride to Fort Boise (Trina)
- July 5-7 – WOW Ride-In, San Jose, CA
- July 16 – Day Ride to Murphy - Elizabeth
- July 21 - Brown Bag Dinner Ride to Celebration Park (Gin)
- August 11 – Dinner Ride to Hamburger Connection (Caldwell), (Cindy S),
- August 27 – Day Ride to Council @ One-Eyed Jack’s Pizza (Julie T)
- September 8 - Dinner Ride to Notus @ Garage Café (Barbara)
- September 23-25 – Overniter Lakeview, OR
- October 8 – Day Ride 3-Island State Park (Gin)
*Dates/location subject to change depending on weather and/or road conditions.
**Meeting Notes & Ride Calendar are posted on idahogems.org web site.
***Corrections/additions to the Agenda will be discussed at the meeting.
Meeting adjourned 8:05 pm
Submitted by Barbara Hotel, Asst Dir.
Meeting called to order at 7 pm at JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID by Assistant Director, Barbara Hotel.
Welcome/Sign-In Sheet/Guests: No guests. Attendees: Barbara, Gin, Cindy F, Val, Laura, Julie B, Cindy S, Julie T, Trina, Elizabeth, Nila
New WOW members: Paula Bennett, Cathi Leon
Trina handed out her new tank bag emergency kits--she has created these specifically for new members who join and made one for all present members.
BUSINESS/RIDE EVENTS:
- Web site fee ($78.40) paid by co-sponsor High Desert HD, Gin delivered a thank you card to Dave Thomas.
- 4/23 Saturday Day Ride: Route altered due to road conditions in Boise area. Lunch at Cook’s Corner in Melba. Great turnout and nice weather!
- Mileage Contest – Val is mileage coordinator. Mileage forms turned in..Val will mail to WOW.
- Day Rides for June & July? See Ride Calendar for add-ons and changes.
- WOW patches order paid – Trina (2 sm $8), Cindy S (3 sm $12), Julie T (1 sm/1 lg $16), Elizabeth (1 sm $4).
- IG tee-shirts order paid – Julie B (xl), Elizabeth (med), Julie T (med). $8 each.…no small size available.
- WCG 6/10-6/12 Clarkston/Lewiston – Overnighter, all welcome, no children. Block of rooms in either WCG or Gin’s name at Best Western River Tree Inn (see flyer on web site for info). Cut-off for room block is 5/10. There are 7 rooms still available as of 4/26 per Gin. Pizza Friday night, day ride Saturday (to Joseph, OR), dinner Saturday night w/white elephant gift exchange afterwards. WCG tee-shirts/tanks) ordered…good response from IG/MM/WCG. Cost is $16 per item. WOW members attending Trina, Gin & Clyde, Barbara, Cindy S, Julie B, DeDe, Elizabeth (tentative).
- Int’l Female Ride Day, 5/6 – Route map changed. Dinner at Canyon Creek Restaurant in Nampa. Meet at HDHD 6 pm, leave at 6:30 pm. *Wear your IG tee-shirt* WOW photo contest form to be filled out and mailed to WOW. Barbara will bring our banner, Gin will bring the camera w/tripod.
- ICMS Awareness Ride, 5/7 – Meet at 11 am at Sandy Point Park, escorted ride to the Capitol at 1 pm. BBQ at Municipal Park provided by CMA, $1 burger & 25 cent soda available.
- Ride-In, 7/5-7/7 San Jose, CA – Those attending: Julie B, DeDe, Barbara, Gin & Clyde.
- Lakeview, OR 9/23-9/25. Overnighter, Ladies Only! Meet WOW Gold Country Riders Chapter (Sacramento) at Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort (see flyer on IG web site). Block of rooms release coming soon! Gin and Barbara will be going. Val, Elizabeth, Cindy F are tentative.
RIDE CALENDAR (Corrected 4/26)
- May 21 - HDHD Spring Swap Meet, 9:30 am-4 pm
- May 22 – Shoshone Falls Day Ride (Cindy F)
- May 25 – HDHD Ladies Garage Party 6-9 pm
- June 16 - Fort Boise Dinner Ride, Parma (Trina)
- June 10-12 – WCG Overniter, Clarkston, WA/Lewiston, ID
- July 5-7 – WOW Ride-In, San Jose, CA
- July 16 – Murphy Day Ride (Elizabeth)
- July 21 - Celebration Park Dinner Ride (Gin)
- August 11 - Lake Lowell Dinner Ride (Sox)
- August 27 – Council Day Ride, One-Eyed Jack’s Pizza (Julie T)
- September 8 - Dinner Ride to Garage Café, Notus (Barbara)
- September 17 – HDHD Fall Swap Meet, 9:30 am-4 pm
- September 23-25 Ladies Only Overniter, Lakeview, OR
- October 8 – Three-Island State Park Day Ride (Gin)
*Dates/location subject to change depending on weather and/or road conditions.
**Meeting Notes & Ride Calendar are posted on idahogems.org web site.
May Meeting: 5/24 @ JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, 7 pm. Be there at 6 pm if you want to eat dinner before meeting. Meeting starts at 7 pm.
Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm.
Submitted by:
Barbara Hotel, Assistant Director
Meeting called to order at 7 pm at JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, ID.
Welcome/Sign-In Sheet/Guests: Barbara, Trina, Cindy S, Julie T, Elizabeth, Nila, Val & Gin attendees. No guests.
BUSINESS:
- Tech Seminar 3/19 Report – Val handed out typed notes she took.
- Mileage Contest Starts 4/1 – Val will be mileage coordinator. Bring your completed form to April meeting. Val will mail to WOW. Make a copy for yourself.
- Garage Party, 3/30 @ HDHD (Trina, Cindy S, Barbara) Note: Trina made goodie bags to hand out to those that sign up for WOW
- Int’l Female Ride Day, 5/6 – Gin…route map looks same as last year, with dinner at Canyon Creek Restaurant in Nampa. Meet at HDHD 6 pm, ksu at 6:30 pm.
- WCG 6/10-6/12 Clarkston/Lewiston – Block of rooms in either WCG or Gin’s name. Pizza Friday night, day ride Saturday, dinner Saturday night w/white elephant gift exchange afterwards. WCG tee-shirts (or tanks) being ordered…good response from IG/MM/WCG. Will know cost per when numbers are tallied. Those attending are Trina, Gin & Clyde, Barbara, Cindy S, Julie B and Elizabeth (tentative).
- Ride-In, 7/5-7/7 San Jose, CA – Those attending are Julie B, Barbara, Gin & Clyde.
- Lakeview, OR Meet GCR/WOW CA Chapter – Dates are 9/23-9/25. Block of rooms being held at Hunter’s Hot Springs Resort (see flyer on IG web site.
- WOW Patches – Barbara will order for Trina (2 sm), Cindy S (3 sm), Julie T (1 sm, 1 lg), Elizabeth (1 sm), Barbara (3 lg, 1 sm).
- IG Tee-Shirts – Trina (xl), Elizabeth (med), Julie T (med), Val (sm)
- Japanese Care Packages – Gin handed out flyers for granddaughter’s school project (Crisis Care Kits).
The Ride Season Calendar was scheduled by members and are included on the calendar page along with associated local events.
April Meeting: 4/26@ JB’s Restaurant, Meridian, 7 pm.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 pm
Barbara Hotel, ACD
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm
in the Conference Room of High Desert Harley-Davidson, Meridian,
ID.
Sign-up sheet was passed around and noted no perspective members
present. The following members were in attendance: Barbara H,
Julie B, Trina M, Julie T, Patricia H, Cindy S, Elizabeth M, Val
B, Nila Y, Chris Y, Cindy P, Gin W, Judy H.
Spokeswoman, Melissa Leavet, gave a short presentation on the
"Air St Luke's" program, which for $45.00 represents a
substantial discount, will cover the member holder and family
for emergency air lift within the prescribed boundaries
encompassing Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, and portions of
California and Nevada.
Old Business: Barbara clarified the rules on joining National
within a combination of three events; either meetings, rides, or
special events. Both full members and guests must join or
discontinue participation.
2) Gin updated on the WCG weekend (Fri. Sat., and Sun) to
Clarkston/Lewiston with information about the motel,
accommodations, and meals. The Best Western River Tree Inn will
run $42/pp double occupancy.
3) Josey C Lion, the ride-in mascot was presented and explained.
Barbara further described updates to the Josey C Lion Facebook
page and announced today's formal group photo.
4) The ride-in to San Jose was then briefly discussed, including
registration to National as well as hotel reservations. Ride-in
dates are July 5, 6, and 7. Routes have not yet been determined.
5) Since Laura was absent, Gin touched on International Female
Ride Day (which is non-bike specific), this year scheduled for
Friday, May 6th. Laura is working on flyers and communications
with local media as well as m/c shops and other m/c chapters.
6) Barbara covered the definition of a support member--either
passenger, child, SO, partner or husband to a full member and
must join WOW for "support member" designation within the same
three events as noted above for full member.
New Business: Barbara noted she is to present an update summary
for the May/June issue of the WOW magazine for Josey that will
include several photos.
2) Barbara noted the Frosty Buns ride scheduled for Sunday, 2/27
at Cycle Addiction in Nampa, 11 am.
3) Barbara also reminded us of the Chilly Chaps ride scheduled
next Sunday at HDHD, CO at 11.
4) Val noted the Tech Seminar with Deserai Wilcox of Carl's
Cycle was set for 1 pm at her house in Meridian. Bring your bike
(weather permitting) for hands on demonstration.....and bring
snacks!
5) Barbara reminded us of the garage party scheduled at HDHD for
March 30th from 6-9 pm. Barbara asked for volunteers to help her
man the WOW table and Cindy S responded.
Failing the hand-shake from laptop to TV, the group riding video
as well as 2010 IG Ride Year and Beemer Ride videos were run on
the laptop.
Barbara reminded us that the next meeting would resume at JB's
Restaurant in Meridian on March 22nd. The next meeting will set
the ride calendar--bring your ideas for 2011!!
Meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm
Submitted by Gin Williams, #9695, SA
Idaho Gems Chapter Meeting came to order on January 25th, 7:02 pm.
It was noted that we had in attendance two new members; Jules and Judy, and two guests; Peggy and Margie. In addition to the Assistant Chapter Director, Barbara, were: Julie B, Laura, Val, Nila, Cindy S, Trina, Carla, and myself.
Introductions were made around the table.
Old Business:
1) Val reported coordinating with the service advisor at Carl’s for a tech shop session which would include T-CLOCK info as well as other hints/items to pre-check a ride. Assuming agreement, this would occur at Val’s house in Meridian on Saturday, the 19th of March at 4 pm. Bring your own bike, weather permitting.
New Business:
1) Gin announced Barbara’s letter of resignation as Board of Trustee elect. Present body voted to retain her in an Assistant Director position and will coordinate closely with Val (newly elected Chapter Director) on matters of protocol and chapter direction.
2) Barbara noted request from Hayden WOW member DeDe for a roommate position for her room reserved in San Jose for the ride-in in July. Julie B indicated interest and Barbara said she would put Julie in touch with DeDe.
3) Gin discussed the 2011 ride-in mascot, Josey C Lion, coming in February to be shown and photographed in the state of Idaho. Photo op suggestions included the state capital, the blue turf of Boise State, the depot, the WOW radio station, and Frosty Buns and Chilly Chaps rides. Trina noted as alumni, she might have an in to the blue turf, as did Val, who has 2 children attending the university. Group photo ops will be notified.
4) Some discussion ensued regarding the ride-in and the Dolce Mansion—rooms are quickly being reserved (866 981-3300—mention WOW2011 for discount). While some time still exists for ride-in registration, hotel reservations must be made individually by those who will attend.
5) Laura announced her coordination of International Female Ride Day, Friday, May 6th, with the LOH and Todd and Saundra of High Desert who will promote the event this year. Gin will participate in lists of organizations contacted last year in hope of garnering larger numbers of women this year. Restaurant, ride route, and kick-off/group photo will be located and forthcoming in updates.
6) Barbara posted currently scheduled February rides as Chilly Chaps (HDHD 10 am) on the 20th and Frosty Buns (Cycle Addiction 10 am) on the 27th.
7) Discussion regarding membership renewal reminders—it was felt a volunteer coordinator was unnecessary as long as National sent renewal forms. Reminder also of the annual mileage contest beginning forms, which occurs April 1st. Individuals are responsible for reporting their rides starting odometer reading. Forms found on the national website as well as the magazine.
8) Barbara reminded the body that the February meeting will not be held on the regularly scheduled Tuesday night, but at High Desert H-D on Saturday, Feb 26, in the conference room upstairs for the annual viewing of the group riding video. Meeting starts at 2 – 4 pm.
9) Gin requested consensus regarding overnighters in addition to San Jose and noted Lewiston/Clarkston in Juone and possible link-up with Gold Country Riders in Lakeview, OR in Sept. While there was interest in the June ride to Lewiston, it was felt Sept was difficult for ladies with children at home and asked instead for an August date. Gin will follow-up.
10) Round of applause for Val and Jeff’s After Holiday (potluck) Party held at their home……super food, gracious hosts. Thank you!!
Meeting adjourned at 8:16 pm
Respectfully submitted, Gin Williams, SA
