From Gary & Marcia Mann:
Hello everyone. If you don’t already know Marcia and I have agreed to do the chapter newsletter. We were both a little apprehensive in doing so because neither of us have ever done a newsletter. So please bare with us and we’ll see how it goes. I would like to say that Marcia and I have enjoyed meeting and talking with all of you. We find the group very friendly and fun to be around and look forward to the friendship and fun in the days ahead. I’m sorry that we missed the last meeting and we thank the members who took notes for us.
It’s great to hear that Frank & Norma Moser have stepped up to take the chapter directors’ position. And Tony & Jani Mann will be assistant directors, taking the vacancy left by Frank & Norma. This will be contingent to state approval, making it official.
Below is a message from Frank & Norma:
The September meeting was held at Trions in New Haven with thirty members present. We were without the support of our Asst. District Directors Butch & Margaret Micheau, they were working hard at Region D Rally. Norma and I did our best filling in till we get the chapter up and running again with the help of the staff.
We have a puzzle right now with a lot of scattered pieces but with the entire chapter working together we can put the pieces back together and have a lot of fun and friendship.
Put your thinking caps on for some rides and if you know of anything we should so or shouldn’t be doing, come forward and let us know. We are just a phone call away.
Frank & Norma (260) 597-7515 Roy & Jo (419) 263-2491 Tony & Jani (260) 565-3793
Let’s Roll – Bikin’Trikin’ Wings
Meeting Minutes Highlights,
9/14/02:
Frank conducted the meeting starting off with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by Marge Johnson singing God Bless the USA.
Member introductions were made with wives being introduced by their maiden names.
Dave & Rose Jones were presented a Certificate of Appreciation for hosting Wing Ding.
Frank had all past directors and assistant directors stand to be recognized and thanked them for their past service.
Thanks to Glen & Jylain for their past service as safety directors for the chapter. This position will be filled by Max & Sue Conner. Max is at Level 4.
Thanks to Annie for taking minutes the past 2-3 meetings.
Thanks to Margaret for the flower arrangements on the tables.
Frank mentioned Fall Fest to be held Oct. 5 from 10A to 3P at Lieber State Recreational area just west of Indianapolis – 33 miles west on I70 then 3 miles south at Putnamville exit. Admission two cans of vegetables per person - one for the stew and one donated to local food pantry.
Tony spoke about the Gary Stevens memorial ride.
Tony & Jani, Annie & Arnie went to the Region D rally. Lots of bikes and visited several vendors.
Frank reminded everyone about the logo contest for Spring Wing Warm-up. Theme is open. Deadline is end of September.
Frank spoke about Winter Rendezvous in South Bend 1/31/03- 02/02/03. Room rates: Marriott Main Hotel: $69 plus 11% tax. Theme will be Rodeo Cowboys & Clowns. Will need information for attendance at the October meeting. Would like to set up some entertainment.
Roy & Jo Noggle will have the Halloween party on the regular meeting night in Oct. beginning at 6 PM. They will have a fire going to roast hotdogs or whatever. Please bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, hotdog forks.
Max Conner advised that the Christmas Party will be on regular meeting night December 14.
Pop tabs are to be saved for next year’s Ronald McDonald ride to support the McDonald House in Indy. Judy Quinn thinks she has a list of other items they would accept.
Upcoming events:
Fall Fest 2002 – see above
October 12 – Halloween party at Noggles
October 28 – Calithumpian Parade Meet at 5:15 P on Stratton Way (in Decatur) to line up. Use channel 25 if you need directions. Meet at Ned & Margaret’s following parade for food and drinks.
Other Information:
Safety talk – Max
Membership drawing – Glen Amstutz $10
50/50: Glen Amstutz $20; Helen Miller $10; Judy Quinn $5
Various door prizes
Directions to Noggles: Route 30 east to Stateline, turn left on Stateline and go 1-1/2 miles to State Road 114, turn right (east) about 7 miles to Tipton, OH turn left on CR 71, go ¾ mile on right. 3888 CR 71 Haviland, OH 45851
Keep Becky Durbin in your prayers. She will be having outpatient surgery on Oct. 15. We wish her a speedy recovery!
OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
16th – Marge Johnson
18th – Jean Floor
20th – Steph Fuhrman
Thursday Night Dinners
3rd – Branding Iron in Bluffton
10th – Becky’s in Willshire
17th – Preble Gardens
24th – Waynewood Inn
31st - Renaissance
