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       From The President:  Dale Young

    The Kelley & Tammy Freeman Memorial Poker Run went well. 65 Bikers Came Out.

     Please move your trailers and tents if you do not use them one out of seven days.

     He would like for someone to volunteer to do the newsletter.

     CMA would like to use the KIB land again this year for the Labor Day weekend he said yes. 

     There was a lot of can tabs collected.  One gallon will put a parent up for seven days at a       

           Ronald McDonald House.  Good job everyone...it is for a good cause!

      From The Vice President:  Steve Brown

     Steve Brown explained what the General Fund is for, and reminded members to be aware

         of where money is coming from when they vote on motions presented at meetings.

      Treasury News:  Keith Sory

       Keith went over balances in the following Funds:

•  General Fund

•  Land Committee Fund

•  Benevolent Committee Fund

•  Building Fund

•  Down Biker Fund

       Members not at the July 6th meeting that would like access to this information, must contact Dale.

dale11@classicnet.net

      Secretary News:  Cathy Martinez:

    51 members were present at July 6th Meeting. June 8th minutes were read and approved with

         one correction being made in regards to cost of business cards to be made up for passing out at

           rallies and other events.   It costs $60.00 for 1000 cards instead of 500. The cards were suggested

         by Sherri Bushers, for members to pass out in hopes to help get the word out for upcoming events.

      Road Captain's Report: Tony Martinez

     Upcoming Rides:  See coming events link for flyers.

       July 24-27 Mid Summer Thunder Motorcycle rally at Belle Starr Park on Lake Eufaula.

     July 18th--19th--20th Abilene Gypsy M/C 15th Annual Hot Damn Run

       August 23, 2008 Paris Gypsy M/C 3^rd annual birthday bash.  In Paris Texas at the Eagles Lodge.

     Cans & Playground Report: Tony gave report on funds available.

      Donnie Miller is going to donate a large tire for the playground.  John Smith will dig a hole to put

         the tire half way in the ground.

      Rob & Maria Tilton donated $500.00 to help light up the playground.  It will be in memory of   

         Maria’s parents Benito & Eva Romo. A plague will be made for playground.

      Sergeant at Arms: Russell Mason - present and kept order at July 6th meeting. 

KIB Historian: Rocky Mason - Also present nothing new to report.

  Club Committee News

      Benevolent Committee: Lowell Grelle - chairperson

     Lowell went over the priorities of the Benevolent Committee, and that all the money in the fund   

         comes from the spring and fall rallies.

     The Benevolent Committee agreed to give Daisy Watson immediate needs funds in the amount of

          $100.00 for driving expense due to illness if the committee agrees to it.

     Lowell received an e-mail asking for help with gas for Kevin Colbert who was wounded in action.  

         Lowell felt this was a gray area in the Benevolent Committee priorities, and would need further  

         consideration.  A motion was made by Don Perry to give Kevin $200.00 from the general fund. 

      Community Relations & Rally Committee: Sherri Bushers - chairperson

     There was a good turn out for the Kelley & Tammy Freeman Memorial Poker Run.  After all 

         the donations were made, a total of $1300.00 was raised. Willie German won the low hand and

         donated $325.00 back to the fund in honor of Tammy and Kelley Freeman.  Amy Ward won the  

         high hand winning $325.00 leaving a total of $1020.00 being collected for the Down Biker Fund.  

      KIB donated to the SOS was given to them with a picture and news story in the paper.  SOS in 

         return gave KIB a certificate of appreciation, and a thank you letter that Sherri read aloud to club

         members.  The funds will go towards helping the with transition of local shelter individuals back

         into employment, and in finding new homes, as well as providing them with shoes and clothing.

      Membership News:  Sharon Young - chairperson

     Today (July 6th 2008) is the last day to pay club membership dues in person.  If you live more

          than 100 miles away, you must mail your dues in by the 31st of July.

     We voted on Willie German's becoming a member.  The Vote was passed and he will be able

          to vote at the next meeting.  Welcome him to the Club!

       Sharon introduced a new member Keith Tolman. He has experience in writing news articles, and 

          has volunteered his services to take on responsibilities of helping to get news items in the paper.   

          Please make him feel welcomed to the club.

      Land Development Committee:  Gary Walker - chairperson

      There were only 5 members at the last work day.  He stated they need more help than that. 

          Hope to see more at the next one.  If you can not come out on a workday then come out when

          you can.  Look on the bulletin board or call him to see what needs to be done. They are letting

            the grass grow so it could seed.

       August 09, 2008 is the next work day.  They will buy the privacy fence materials and start on

         building it.  They will need all the help they can get.  Come out and work where you are able. 

Club Business

    Unfinished Business: 

     There were 7 motions on the table to be voted on. These were discussed by club members

         who then voted and all passed, with the motion to donate $500.00 to Ruth Phillips not being

         voted on, as she recently passed away.

    New Business:

     Lowell Grelle said he got an e-mail asking for help with gas from KIB for Kevin Colbert who

         was wounded in action.  Lowell felt this was a gray area in the Benevolent Committee priorities. 

       Don Perry made a motion and Leslie Post 2^nd  the motion, to donate $200.00 to Kevin Colbert.

      Gary Walker made a motion Russell Mason 2^nd  the motion, that we limit the donation amount

            to $500.00 from any fund in a six month period to any individual.

50/50 Drawing was held: The Winner was Dan Hall.

$55.00 was collected.  $27.50 went to Dan, and $27.50 went to the General Fund.

Club Announcements

        John Smith said his wife had a cancer operation.  They think they got it all and she is doing well.    

         Their son is The New Superintendent at Forest Grove School.  There are different positions open.  

      Dee Bushers invited everyone to Abendigo’s in Hochatown on Saturday July 12. 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

         for Sherri’s birthday party and their Anniversary.

       Rocky Mason will be having Surgery to remove cyst from her throat on July 22nd.  Keep her in

             your prayers, and wish her well!

BIKER DOWN:  Terry Cogburn died in a motorcycle accident Thursday, July 10th near

Ringold. Terry was not a member of KIB but attended many of our rallies.

Other News:  A few members went to check out meeting in Ardmore on the Confederation Of

Clubs. This was for information gathering only.  What they see and hear will be reported at our next

 monthly meeting.

KIB Classified has a few new listings -- Check them out! ( See Trike Raffle info.)

      August--Happy Birthdays:

   Luci Gibson 8-4    Joe Crawford 8-7     Tom Brents 8-1     Judy Turner 8-13   Keith Sory 8-19    

Monte Davis 8-21     Terri Monfort 8-23     Stewart Earl 8-25     Art Sarver 8-26     Lora Moore 8-27

                Our next Club Meeting will be at 2:00 p.m. on August 3rd, 2008, at KIB land.  

 Hope to see you there!

note:  This newsletter is based on / but not limited to minutes taken of KIB July 6th meeting. 

Newsletter formatting done by Pegleg.  If you find inaccuracies or have any questions, send an

email to:  kathryn.michel@hotmail.com If you did not attend July 6th meeting and would like to

see actual minutes you must contact Club President, Dale Young at dale11@classicnet.net.