1. Steve reported that some “members” still haven’t paid their 2004 dues. He also explained that we carry a few on our roster as a courtesy. These members don’t ride motorcycles any longer or live out of the area but want to receive emails and stay informed.
2. Steve explained to new members that the money in our treasury will be spent on charity (Harbor Interfaith Shelter), the club Christmas party, and a lunch ride for members.

1. Carl is one of our “oldest” members – one of the originals from 1984. Good to see him at the meeting today. He came on his 1978 single-cylinder Suzuki 400. Both are still in good shape!

Steve and Josie were returning from the one day ride sponsored by Wings of the Phoenix GWTA and were heading past the Reagan Library just as the radio announced the death of President Reagan.

1. ~300 people attended, and our chapter had the 3rd largest number of attendees: 12!
2. Some memorable moments: sitting around the campfire late at night and riding through the Rocky Mt. Nat’l Park and over the Continental Divide at 12,000’. Whew!
3. Rick Butler crashed on the way. He apparently suffered a heart attack. Both he and his wife were admitted to a hospital in Denver. Certainly less important but nonetheless noteworthy was the fact that all the event paperwork, gifts/prizes were in Rick’s trailer which was impounded after the accident. (Items were retrieved on the last day of the event.)
4. Josie was the official photographer. Look for photos in the next issue of Motorcycle Roads.
5. Kathy Fitzgerald crashed while on a poker run. Happily, Kathy landed on a soft hillside. Unhappily, her bike landed on top of her and broke her ankle. Unnecessarily, she also received a ticket! Double-ouch!
6. Award Winners!! Nadine won the youngest female rider award. Kathy won the longest distance female rider. In field events, Steve won 1st in the slalom race and 1st in the lighting show. Josie won 1st in the weenie bite (don’t ask!), and Dave Palmer won 2nd in the slalom race for a California sweep. Way to go, team!
7. Next year’s V-Daze will be in North Carolina. Mark your calendars for the 3rd week in June.

1. Fliers have been made with members being asked to distribute them to local shops.
2. Chuck Meyer has made up the route. The start is Huntington Beach Honda, but the details and final destination are unknown since Chuck and Dorothy are in Norway. He’s a pro at this, so we trust whatever he’s come up with!
3. Volunteers were/are needed for committees.
   1. The Sign-In Table will be manned by Tina and Ed, Joe Z., and referees Ken and Nadine. Stephanie will be there, also, to sell 50/50 tickets.
   2. Pins: Steve will take care of that.
   3. Checkpoints: Leo volunteered for one. It would be great to have 2 for each checkpoint.
   4. Food: The Yamamotos and the Fitzgeralds. However, Brent may be out of town and Kathy may not be able to do much with her cast, so Ginger and Gary will help here if needed.
   5. Prize Coordinator: We need someone to step up, but all members are being asked to contact individuals and/or businesses for door prizes. Prized can be anything at all. They need not be motorcycle related.
   6. Promotion: Steve will be obtaining a list of motorcycle club meetings. He’s asked that we divide and conquer, attending meetings to promote the run. Look for this list to come via email. Also, please distribute copies of the flier to as many local shops as you can in your area.
   7. Route: Chuck

August 28th (Saturday) –American Cruisers Alliance is sponsoring the Eagle Eyes Ride for charity. The starting point is House of Handlebars in Long Beach 2801 Cherry Ave. Sign-In is from 8-10. Donation of $10 for single or $15 for couple which includes lunch at the end in La Verne. Games and bike show at end. We should arrive about 0900. See you there!

October 3rd (Sunday) – The Teamsters have scheduled their first charity poker run. Entry fee is $35, but it’s unclear whether that’s per bike or per person. The start is Local 848 in Long Beach, address 3888 Cherry Ave. Registration is 7-9 am. The finish is at Local 63 in Rialto, address 379 West Valley Blvd. Check-in is 10am – 1 pm. More info is available via email at tomtullius@local848.net.

October 24th (Sunday) – Cemetery Tour, starting point in Ventura at DW’s Cottage Café, 2611 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura. The ride will include breakfast at the restaurant. Further details not yet available. Danny Fox, 805-659-1956 is listed as the contact person.

November 7 Turkey Run (Sunday) – Antelope Valley Touring Society is hosting this. Again, no info yet but Jo Anne is the contact person at 714-775-8246.

Nov. 13th – 14th (Sat./Sun.) – Steve is coordinating this club ride with an MTA CA Chapter #7 in Sacramento. We’ll meet in the Denny’s in Sylmar for breakfast and a leisurely ride up to Hanford, a farming community in the Central Valley. There we’ll eat lunch in Hanford’s Chinatown at a restaurant called the Imperial Dynasty. Serves incredible American food, not Chinese. Go figure! We’ll spend the night at the Motel 6 in Tulare about 18 miles from Hanford. We will try to arrange a special visit to the Hanford Chinese Museum before dinner by Ms. Wing the docent of the museum.

Brent and Vicky Yamamoto won $15.50 which was half of the $31.