Members attending our April meeting: Michael Hopper, Brenda Hamilton, Floyd Nunnelee, Rusty Higgins, Don and Marion Oller, Margaret Rogers, Barry and Sharon Englander (with their new GL 1800), Dan Randall, Tod Beers, Dick and Fran Salveson, Billy and Hildia Max, MC. Scott, Larry Cole, Buck and Donna Permenter and Stan Viets, we appreciate y'all coming we also welcomed the our visitors, Jerry and Sissy Turner who also became MTR members at the meeting, they have 2003 Gold Wing. We also had another couple join last week, some of you will remember Eldon and Louise Reeves, and they ride a 1989 Honda Trike. Please welcome our newest members.
Everyone at the meeting reported they received his or her April Happy Trails okay.
Hildia reported our current bank balance is $ 608.73
Dan Randall asks that we continue to send your current news or articles, stories etc. that you would like to have published to him and get involved. We will continue to post rides/events as they come up in the Newsletter, Web Page, and at the Meetings.
We will have 4 Birthdays in April, Sandy Stroud on the 11th, Terry Scott on the 18th, Fran Salveson on the 19th and Martha Sharp on the 24th. There are two Anniversaries this month, Doug and Kim Pauley, Bobby and Martha Sharp, congratulations to all. This month MTR was treated to a beautiful cake with a motorcycle theme, courtesy of Dan Randall and we all sang Happy Birthday to Fran. Thanks Dan for your kindness we enjoyed it.
Ongoing business:
The Fox Ridge meeting room is much larger with a lot more room a good turnout, 22 and room for a lot more. Our server was Donnie. Remember the tips are added to your check.
The Long Range Award now has 19 bikes signed up. If there are any additional members that want to add their odometer reading, Billy or I will be happy to check and add to our list.
We had a great turnout for the Wheels of Wonders ride MTR had 12 bikes and 19 members attending. On behalf of MTR we want to thank Joe Kilpatrick and the entire Bumpus HD group, the Memphis Police Department, the Christian Motorcycle Association for the wonderful pancake breakfast and Wonders for organizing the ride and activities, everyone did a great job despite the adverse weather conditions. Also thanks to the many spectators along the route, taking pictures, thumbs ups and waving. Wonders reported 827 paid registrations and 598 motorcycles in the parade. If the Art of the Motorcycle Exhibit is as good as the Parade we are all in good hands. Our new Grey Chapter shirts looked very nice and for the most part the logo transfers turned out great, except for a couple of reported problems.
Our $24.00 annual MTR memberships were due in April. Thanks to all that promptly renewed to date. If you haven't yet renewed, please copy renewal form from
www.mtrmc.com please note any changes and snail mail direct to Hildia Max. If for some reason you are not going to renew, let us know so we don't bug you.
Don Oller reviewed their upcoming Mousetail Rally June 3rd, 4th and 5th. That is on our schedule. Plan on making the ride if possible, you will enjoy the Rally.
Dan, reported the Cockeyed Camel Restaurant and others are planning a Poker Run to Benefit Martha's Manner July 10th. Dan will have flyers and additional information at the next meeting. There will be food, music, 50/50 drawing and raffle prizes. Plan to attend and support a great cause.
Sponsor information: Los Pilares has opened a 3rd restaurant at 6249 Stage Road in Bartlett. A lot closer for some amid they have coupons in ad for buy one entree, get one free.
We also had 3 of our Sponsors renew for another year, Mulch Works, Kan Do Printing and Stroud photography. Thanks. Please continue to support our sponsors.
Saturday, April 30th, The Best Darn Ride was a success, 15 hardy folks showed in the cool weather on 9 bikes, very nice turnout and a lot of fun.
Thanks to all that brought door prizes, win one bring one.
Upcoming dates to remember.
Sunday, May 8th Mothers Day.
Saturday, May 21st Lambert's at Sikeston, MO, details to follow.
See y'all at our next meeting May 12 again here at Fox Ridge Pizza.
Ride Safe and arrive alive in 005
Stan and Jean
Adjourned at 7:40 PM
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