Widows Sons MRA
Overseer’s Chapter Meeting Minutes: 04/15/18
Chapter Meeting Called to Order at 1:00pm by President Lon Burton
Present: 21 Members and 4 Companions
Brother John Hooper gave prayer
Pledge of Allegiance was recited
Roll Call of 2017 Officers taken: Present were; Lon Burton, Ralph Bentley, Brett Robson, Mike Haslage, John Hooper, Keith Miller, Walt Kyle, Jeff Kaple and Don Alberts
Old Business:
Treasurer Brett Robson reminded the Chapter of our ability to accept payments online. A brief discussion was held and brief Question/Answer session was conducted.
President Lon Burton reiterated our dress code, specifically the acceptable versus unacceptable patches that may be worn on our Chapter vests. Vulgar images or verbiage is considered unacceptable along with anything considered racially degrading.
New Business:
None
Report of Committees:
None
2018 Charity:
President Lon Burton and Vice President Ralph Bentley called for a discussion and ultimate decision for our 2018 charity. After brief discussion by all in attendance, the Salvation Army was chosen as the Overseer’s Chapter 2018 charity.
2018 Fun Run:
President Lon Burton and Vice President Ralph Bentley called for continuing discussion on the date and location for our Chapter Fun Run. Pogies BBQ in Amherst Ohio was revisited. After discussions by all in attendance, Pogies was chosen for our Fun Run to be held on July 7, 2018. Additional suggestions on destination ride(s) during the Fun Run were requested; suggestions are expected to be presented at our next meeting in May 2018.
Fundraising:
2 Cans Tiki Bar is still on our fundraising agenda for August 31-September 3, 2018. Even though weather didn’t cooperate in 2017, it was still a successful event. The Chapter hopes that the weather will be better than last year and that more brothers help out than in the past. VP Ralph Bentley will remain in contact with 2 Cans to make sure we can participate this year. A brief discussion ensued and no other suggestions were made for a different fundraiser.
New Petitions:
None
Election of Officers:
2018 Election of Officers was conducted; the results of the elections are as follows:
President: Lon Burton
Vice President: Ralph Bentley
Secretary: Brian Barker
Treasurer: Brett Robson
Sergeant at Arms: Mike Haslage
Guardian of Membership: Keith Miller
Chaplain: John Hooper
Trustee: Ken Webb
Trustee: Walt Kyle
Trustee: Jeff Kaple
With no further items to discuss, President Lon Burton made the motion to adjurn, Seconded by VP Ralph Bentley, motion passed.
A potluck meal followed the meeting; all had a great time and ate their fill.
Respectfully submitted: Brian Barker, Secretary
Overseer’s Chapter Meeting Minutes: 04/15/18
Chapter Meeting Called to Order at 1:00pm by President Lon Burton
Present: 21 Members and 4 Companions
Brother John Hooper gave prayer
Pledge of Allegiance was recited
Roll Call of 2017 Officers taken: Present were; Lon Burton, Ralph Bentley, Brett Robson, Mike Haslage, John Hooper, Keith Miller, Walt Kyle, Jeff Kaple and Don Alberts
Old Business:
Treasurer Brett Robson reminded the Chapter of our ability to accept payments online. A brief discussion was held and brief Question/Answer session was conducted.
President Lon Burton reiterated our dress code, specifically the acceptable versus unacceptable patches that may be worn on our Chapter vests. Vulgar images or verbiage is considered unacceptable along with anything considered racially degrading.
New Business:
None
Report of Committees:
None
2018 Charity:
President Lon Burton and Vice President Ralph Bentley called for a discussion and ultimate decision for our 2018 charity. After brief discussion by all in attendance, the Salvation Army was chosen as the Overseer’s Chapter 2018 charity.
2018 Fun Run:
President Lon Burton and Vice President Ralph Bentley called for continuing discussion on the date and location for our Chapter Fun Run. Pogies BBQ in Amherst Ohio was revisited. After discussions by all in attendance, Pogies was chosen for our Fun Run to be held on July 7, 2018. Additional suggestions on destination ride(s) during the Fun Run were requested; suggestions are expected to be presented at our next meeting in May 2018.
Fundraising:
2 Cans Tiki Bar is still on our fundraising agenda for August 31-September 3, 2018. Even though weather didn’t cooperate in 2017, it was still a successful event. The Chapter hopes that the weather will be better than last year and that more brothers help out than in the past. VP Ralph Bentley will remain in contact with 2 Cans to make sure we can participate this year. A brief discussion ensued and no other suggestions were made for a different fundraiser.
New Petitions:
None
Election of Officers:
2018 Election of Officers was conducted; the results of the elections are as follows:
President: Lon Burton
Vice President: Ralph Bentley
Secretary: Brian Barker
Treasurer: Brett Robson
Sergeant at Arms: Mike Haslage
Guardian of Membership: Keith Miller
Chaplain: John Hooper
Trustee: Ken Webb
Trustee: Walt Kyle
Trustee: Jeff Kaple
With no further items to discuss, President Lon Burton made the motion to adjurn, Seconded by VP Ralph Bentley, motion passed.
A potluck meal followed the meeting; all had a great time and ate their fill.
Respectfully submitted: Brian Barker, Secretary
