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BMW RIDERS OF WESTERN COLORADO MOA#270, RA#319 April 2008 May Club Events· May 13, 2008 – Tuesday – Business Meeting at 6 pm, at Grand Junction Harley Davidson all members are welcome to bring their suggestions and best loop rides to share. Discussion will include motorcycle safety, the rally and planning for other activities. After meeting dinner will be at Rib City 455 Kokopelli Center in Fruita. · May 21, 2008 – Wednesday – Club Social –meet between 5-8 pm at a location to be determined for bench racing and motorcycle camaraderie! · May 31, 2008 – Saturday – Breakfast and a ride –Meet at a time and location to be determined for breakfast followed by a ride as determined by those present.
Grand County police say a
boy playing with matches on Sunday caused the fire. They say
he started a brush fire at a campground that moved up the riverbank and
destroyed Dewey Bridge.
Calling all Club Members!!Send your safety suggestions to the Editor or bring them to meetings.Volunteer to help write our Group Riding Pamphlet, and help our club promote Motorcycle Safety 2007 BMW MOA Mileage ContestSix current or former members of the club entered and finished the mileage contest sponsored by the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America. This free contest begins in April and ends in October. MOA members that send in the start and finish form listing mileage are entered and receive a pin for their participation. In 2007 George Barnes of our club had the highest mileage of anyone in Colorado with 37413 miles. Following George were Nick Greear (15565), Brian Benton (12004), Joe Branson (8432), Josh Casselberry (8364), and Jeff Smith (6382). The mileage contest is one more reason to get out and ride. It’s free and fun. Entry forms are online at www.bmwmoa.org.
Minutes of the April 8, 2008 Business Meeting Of the BMW Riders of Western Colorado President Daren Roybal called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm in the old diner at Grand Junction Harley Davidson. There were 14 members present. Daren reported that he had called all non-renewing members and three have renewed. Non-renewing members will be purged from the membership list. Treasurer’s Report: Monte Potter reported that the club has $2362.77 in the bank, and he had received a couple of dues payments and the only expense was the newsletter that cost $25 in February. The only outstanding bill is $20 for the March Newsletter. Sam gave Monte $120 for last year’s rally registrations received by Paypal. Secretary Jeff Smith reported that the club has 37 members, and that seven members have ordered nametags. He will order the nametags from The Trophy Case. Jeff also mentioned that he will miss the next two meetings of the club as he will be traveling to Montana and then Alaska. It was suggested that Milan Haase take minutes at these meetings. Sam Kloberdanz reported that Scott the owner of GJ Harley will continue giving a club membership away to the purchaser of a new BMW motorcycle. Old Business: Brad Hoy and George Barnes reported on their plans for the first Western States Bonanza. Sam will do a website for the Bonanza and link it to the club website. George and Brad have developed a list of destinations in Western States and they will assign point values for each. Participants will pay an entry fee of $75 and receive a T-Shirt, awards banquet on Sunday, as well as doughnuts and coffee at the start on Friday. The event will be held Friday noon through Sunday noon on July 11-13, 2008. It will start and finish at Grand Junction Harley Davidson, BMW, Buell. It will open for pre-entries soon. Entrants will receive a list of bonus destinations with point values 30 days prior to the event so they can plan their routes. The rally will be scored on Sunday as riders return. An awards ceremony will take place at a closing banquet. George reported on insurance and noted that this event is viewed as a rally by the insurance company. The bonanza will be open to all bikes and Harley riders and Goldwing clubs as well as other clubs will be contacted to participate. Digital cameras will be allowed to document bonus locations and towels will be provided. George will make 1000 miles in 24 hours Ironbutt certification part of this event if desired. Contestants will leave an envelope with the club detailing their itinerary and planned route. Participants are encouraged to plan several alternate routes in case of bad weather. George and Brad will need club members to volunteer for various duties. After discussion a motion was MSP for the club to sponsor and fund the Western States Bonanza July 11-13, 2008. New Business: Jeff will send the edited membership list to Sam for publishing on the website. Mike the Headless Chicken festival is happening May 16-17, 2008 in Fruita. The club is investigating the interest in a Bar-b-que at Monte and Nancy Potter’s house with The BMW Club of Colorado. George Barnes suggested that the club Holiday party be held at a restaurant next year paid for by the club. Rally Planning: Terry Toner, Daren Roybal, Monte Potter, Orrin Beckner, Jeff Smith met on April 1, at Moody Valley Insurance about rally planning. Gary Campbell and Elizabeth Waite will do rally registration. Need to modify registration form to add emergency contact information for riders and a note to leave name on tent at campsite for identification if rider doesn’t return. Robert Caruthers has a contract to hire Russ Chapman for music on Saturday Night. The contract guarantees payment to Russ even if the event is cancelled. Robert will get the rally stuff from Steve. Monte Potter will continue to be the liaison with the Delta County Fairgrounds. He will check about using outside food vendors, including the Lions club for breakfast Saturday morning. Orrin is in charge of door prizes. Terry will canvass members about who they have bought motorcycle accessories from and who we might solicit from. Orrin has drafted a letter to solicit door prizes. Jeff will do a 3 fold flyer for neighboring clubs and posting at M/C shops around the area. Jeff will send rally flyer to Sam for conversion and distribution as a .pdf file. It may also be distributed to shops and other clubs by members in their travels. Vendors are welcome at the Rally. Rally ads are in this month’s BMW Owners News, and RA On the Level. Terry and Sam Kloberdanz will do a Rally T-shirt. Ideas include Club name and Color Weekend theme. Daren is in charge of Friday dinner. Menu will include Chili, cheese, crackers, onions, jalapeños, soda, and water. Some vegetarian chili may be required. Monte and Terry will bring coolers and water and soda will be available for an unspecified donation. Terry is working to arrange the Saturday Breakfast by the Lions club. Terry is arranging the catered dinner on Saturday night. Jeff and Sue will provide DVD projector and screen for the Friday night movie. George Barnes will give an Iron Butt Presentation on Friday night. Daren will bring his truck and trailer for emergency use during the rally. George will arrange for Rally insurance. Need a ride chairman to write ride descriptions, Milan Haase and Ken Hill will coordinate GS rides. Coordinators for the long distance ride, and color rides to be determined. Next Month’s meeting will be at Grand Junction Harley Davidson. The meeting was adjourned at 7:17 pm. Respectfully Submitted, Jeff Smith Secretary
Upcoming eventsMay 13-18, 2008 Castaic CA Rawhyde Adventure Riders Challenge. http://www.adventureriderchallenge.com/home.html Rawhyde Farm located just north of Castaic California. Don’t let this event intimidate you it is a great opportunity for riders to improve their skills. You can watch some highlights from last year on You tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3HXylQPOJM
June 8, 2008, Sunday - Colorado Ride for Kids Heritage Square Park 18301 W. Colfax Ave. Golden, CO 80401 This fundraiser for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a nationwide event. The Colorado event is in Golden, more information at: http://www.pbtfus.org/rideforkids/calendar/2008/colorado08.html June 19 - 21, 2008 Red
Rock Rendezvous Beehive Beemers (of
Utah) MOA#169, RA#299 July 11-13, 2008, Noon Friday to Noon Sunday - Western States Bonanza - Grand Junction CO This 48 hour distance/bonus ride is sponsored by the BMW Riders of Western Colorado and is open to all motorcycle riders. For a $75 entry fee riders will receive a T-Shirt, list of 70 bonus locations with available points, and an awards ceremony and banquet on Sunday. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Information available soon at: www.bmwriders.net. September 26-28, 2008 6th Annual New Thunder Mountain Rendezvous BMW Riders of Western Colorado MOA #270, RA #319> Come join us along the North Fork of the Gunnison River in downtown Hotchkiss Colorado at the Delta County Fairgrounds on color weekend on the Western Slope of Colorado. Experience the spectacular fall colors of Colorado! Ride through the world’s largest Aspen stands as they turn golden along Kebler pass, the Grand Mesa, the North Rim of the Black Canyon, Owl Creek Pass, and the Million Dollar highway across Red Mountain, Molas and Coal Bank passes. Our new low elevation venue includes a large meeting hall and plenty of camping as well as the convenience of walking to downtown restaurants, stores or motels. Your rally fee of $35 before (September 10) $45 at the gate, gets you dinner Friday and Saturday nights, camping, rally pin, free coffee and tea, door prizes, a movie Friday night inside Heritage Hall and music on Saturday night. GS rides, (all abilities), color rides and mileage rides will be mapped out and waiting for your enjoyment. For information contact Rally Chair Terry Toner tptoner@msn.com or call 970-640-2420 or go to www.bmwriders.net and download a rally registration form.
· Members may opt out of mailed newsletters.To save on copying and postage costs members are encouraged to opt out of the mailed newsletter. Please send the Club Editor an email at rjspoa@yahoo.com expressing your desire and I will remove your name from the newsletter mailing list. You will continue to receive club correspondence by email. We are spending about $25 / month on printing and mailing. Check the Road Report Rockfall Warning!!Expecting a quick trip over a pass in Colorado? Check for construction delays and closures on state websites. Our own www.bmwriders.net includes a link to Colorado road construction projects, and more information, including road conditions is available at www.cotrip.org . Other nearby States can be checked while planning a trip to minimize delays and torn up roads. Utah construction can be checked at www.dot.state.ut.org/construction , New Mexico at www.nmshtd.state.nm.us and Wyoming at http://wyoroad.info/ . Trail Ridge road, Independence Pass, Cottonwood Pass, Mount Evans and Pikes Peak are still Closed for the season. Watch the weather and check the road report before you head out on the bike. · Attention Members!!Go to bmwriders.net on our website and register!! You will be able to post messages to all other members and even chat if you want. To enter the members area use the username bmwclub and password; letmein · Want to be published?Send any items for the newsletter to Jeff Smith, P.O. Box 3173, Grand Junction CO 81502, Ph. 241-1238 rjspoa@yahoo.com - i.e. member ride/rally stories, tech links, items to sell/buy, info for our members. Club Members!!Send your safety suggestions to the Editor or bring them to meetings.Volunteer to help write our Group Riding Pamphlet, and help our club promote Motorcycle Safety Don’t be shy, share your best loop rides with the club!The club is trying to compile a list of the best loop rides in our area. These can be one or two day loops, both paved and/or GS type riding. Bring your ride description to a meeting, email or snail mail it to the editor. These can be detailed or simple like, start in Grand Junction, drive East until you return. Hey you!! Bring, drag, carry, email, or use your motorcycleBring your list of favorite destinations to a meeting, or a send it to the club and we will compile a list of locations and point values to be used in the 48 hour rally. 2008 Club Officers: President: Daren Roybal 970-434-0937 chelleroy@aol.com Vice President: Milan Haase 970-858-3507 milanhaase@hotmail.com Treasurer: Monte Potter 970-858-5328 potter_monte@hotmail.com Secretary/Editor: Jeff Smith 970-241-1238 rjspoa@yahoo.com Webmaster: Sam Kloberdanz: 970-243-9247 sam.kloberdanz@gmail.com BMW Riders of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 3271, Grand Junction CO 81502
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