May Chapter Meeting Minutes

Call to Order
Wanda called to order the monthly meeting of the North Canton Indian Motorcycle Riders Group at 7:01 PM.

Watched a video of our 4.17.21 Kickoff riders pulling out and heading to see Custer Monument in New Rumley, Ohio.

Attendance
There were 14 members and officers in attendance. 

Old Business

• Kicked off our season on April 17th and we are well under way with three rides completed and over 400 miles logged safely.

• Wanda discussed that our Membership Director position remains open and we are looking for a volunteer. 

 New Business

 President’s Update – Wanda

• Quilt Raffle update: Continued sales at the 4.17.21 Kickoff Ride with the next big opportunity at Demo Days on 6/25 and 6/26.

  • Tickets sold to date - 84

  • Funds raised to date - $340
    

• National IMRG Officer Meeting was held on April 20th.

  • IMRG Traveling Box has been through CA, now in AZ; and targeted for SD in June.

  • The box is essentially a time capsule and we looking for input on what we should put in it as a chapter.

  • Will need to work the box into a chapter ride when it gets to us and coordinate with other chapters for transfer.
    

• 2021 Rocker Patches - Members were notified to contact Wanda if they wanted their 2021 rocker patch.

  • Order for 8 patches given to Jeana, with a few extra if you missed the deadline.

  • Patches should be available by the next ride on Saturday, May 15th.
    

• Ride Review – Tom and Mike discussed the rides and reviewed any safety lessons learned.

  • Saturday 4/17/21 Kick off Ride – Custer Monument (Wanda led, Tom swept)

    • 17 bikes

      Lunch – Jimmy’s Backyard BBQ Carrollton (takeout)

    • Great ride for early in the year. We had some small issues staying together in Louisville.

    • We don’t need a mid Sweeper and mid Lead in a large group - just a lead. We need to put that person in the middle of the group! That person does need to know where they are going!

  • Sunday 4/25/21 Barber of Seville (Tom led, Wanda swept)

    • 9 bikes started; 5 for lunch.

    • Lunch was at the Blue Heron Café in Massillon.

    • A few GPS issues, but operator and bike issues now resolved!

  • Saturday 5/1/21 Lakes Ride (Tom led, John swept)

    • 7 bikes attended the ride.

    • Lunched at the Western Grill in Bowerston - Awesome!

    • Chilly, but a great ride as temperatures climbed throughout the day.  

Upcoming Ride Review

• Saturday 5/15/21 Marblehead

  • Pre-Ride 9:00 am, Departure 9:30 am from Bair’s

  • Ride Captain – Kevin Irwin

  • Sweep – Tom Johnson

  • Lunch – Berardi’s Family Kitchen in Sandusky

  • 300 miles, 8 hours - plenty of stops worked into the trip 

  • Bring cash (need two crisp $1 bills for toll bridge)

• Last of the Mohicans

  • This is a Sunday Ride - Check website for dates.

  • Pre-Ride 10:00 am, Departure 10:30 am from Sheetz

  • Ride Captain – Kevin Irwin

  • Sweep – Tom Johnson

  • Lunch – picnic at Mohican State Park

  • 125 miles, 6 hours
    

• Feed ‘em and Eat ‘em

  • This is a Saturday Ride - Check website for dates

  • Pre-Ride 9:00 am, Departure 9:30 am from Bair’s

  • Ride Captain – Wanda Carlisle

  • Sweep – TBD

  • Lunch – Boss Bison Ranch food truck

  • 200 miles, 6-8 hours (keep an eye on the website, ride has not been routed yet)

  • Empty your saddlebags – plenty of bison meat that you can purchase and take home

• Thursday 6/17/21 – Sunday 6/20/21 Blue Ridge to the Smokeys

  • Pre-Ride 8:00 am, Departure 9:30 am from Sheetz – 4 day, 3 night trip

  • Ride Captain – Kevin Irwin

  • Sweep – TBD

  • 1,300 - Miles

  • Details will posted on Members Only Page

  • Members responsible for making their hotel reservations

  • Please confirm with Kevin if you are going by 5/28

• Bob Gaddis led a discussion about Lima Flat Track Race on 6/26.   The race is scheduled but, has limited capacity due to COVID restrictions by the State of Ohio.  It is difficult to get tickets.  This conflicts with Demo Days and may not be our top priority. If we can get some tickets from National IMRG there could be a small contingent willing to go.

Communication Update – Kevin

• Website traffic increased 30% over the last month.   News stories with pictures are the most popular content.  

• We had two membership inquires through the website.

Announcements – important upcoming dates – Wanda

• Notify Kevin Irwin by 5/28 if you are interested in the Blue Ridge Smokey Mountain Ride.
  

• Demo Days – Friday and Saturday June 25-26, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

  • We need volunteers - please let Wanda know if you can help either day

  • This is a big fund raiser for us.  All proceeds will go to the Akron-Canton Foodbank

    • Quilt raffle ticket sales/membership – 2 people per shift, 2 4-hr shifts each day

    • Grilling/serving burgers/dogs - $5/plate – 2 people per shift, 1 4-hr shift each day (11:00-3:00?)

  • Bair’s needs demo ride leaders!  This is going to be a popular event and very busy.

Bair’s News

Gearing up for Demo Days - anticipating the big trucks with all of the new bikes!

Adjournment

Wanda adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.  Next meeting is Monday, June 7th at Bair’s.