MTA Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2005
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  • Meeting called to order 10:30 Am by Chariman Steve Morris with 12 members present and one guest/prospective member, Adrian Hubbard who just purchase a new 2006 Goldwing
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  • Treasurer’s Report: Joe Enfiled reported a net profit of $394.60 for the Wackey Wabbit Wide VI.  We also got $49 from the 50/50 that was for the club to keep.  The net was donated to Harbor Interfaith Shelter.  We received a letter of deep appreciation from the head administrator of Harbor Interfaith and it was read to the group by Steve.  We all agreed that we want to support the good work that they do.

    The treasury paid out $96 for paid up member’s lunches on the Ojai ride of November 13. After that and receiving 2 new members dues on that day left us with a balance of $614.03
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  • Old Business: The membership roster was circulated and members were asked to verify their personal data.

     Recap of the Ojai ride:  We had 18 participants on 14 bikes that were able to enjoy the ‘Chamber of Commerce” Sunday weather,  Beautiful scenery and great company capped  by a delicious barbecue lunch paid for by the chapter! 
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  • New Business: Christmas Party.  We are not sure if we can use Murphy’s rec room as we have done for the last 4 years.  His work schedule is irregular.  Discussion was held as to other alternate places and date choices and the consensus of opinion was to go with 12/18, Sunday evening at 5 PM and check with Terry Murphy to see if he can arrange the reservation.  If not, we may have to postpone of cancel.  Steve will follow up within the next few days and keep everyone posted. 
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  • Up Coming Rides: January:  The Annual SCMA Soup Run will be January 8.  This is always a fun ride.  Entry for SCMA paid members is FREE and one can of soup.  Sign In time and place will be sent to all via email within the next week or two.

    January 22:  Sunday ride to the General Patton WWII Memorial Museum at Chiracao Summit (about 20 miles east of Indio).  Joe Enfiled will coordinate with a meeting spot Sunday morning on the east side of metro LA and lunch near the museum.  Details to follow.   <click for more information...>                    

    February:   18-19 will be weekend to Lompoc and Jocko’s.  Route will be by Dave Palmer (on his new 05 Goldwing) with a motel stop in Lompoc or near there Saturday night. 

    March:  On Sunday, the 12th  Chuck will lead us for a ride through the hill country of south Orange County including Temecula.  Detail to follow. 

    April:  Looking for someone to lead a one day or weekend ride.  Please contact Steve via phone or email.

    May 19-21 CALIFORNIA/NEVADA REGIONAL RALLY sanctioned by SCMA, AMA and MTA.  This will be our biggest undertaking in 10 years!  Centered in Morro Bay on the Central California Coast with camping and motels to suit everyone.  Tentative schedule will be for a 4 to 6 hour ride in the Central California Coastal Range Mountains and Seacoast Saturday morning, field events Saturday afternoon, catered barbeque dinner Saturday evening.  Maybe even some entertainment Saturday night.  Sunday morning breakfast by a local service organization like the Boy Scouts and then head home.  Our former members, Bob & Barbara Doudy live nearby and has agreed to help with the local arrangements including the route.  Mark your calendars! 

    June:  12/15  MTA Gathering (formerly V-Daze) will be in Eureka Springs, AR this year.  This is a beautifully scenic riding area in the Ozark Mountains not far from Branson.  Let’s all come and support the MTA our parent organization.  For additional details go to the MTA website mtariders.com/gathering.