OGRES MC January 2020 Meeting Report

G-Man, Gundy, Krome, Bomber, Duke and Grim (photo taker)

OGRES MC members met at the Clubhouse at the appointed date and time. 

Members present: Duke, Grim, Gundy, G-Man, Bomber and Krome.  

Member absent: Rip City and Slick.

We started the meeting by breaking bread with pizza and soda. Conversation swirled around motorcycles, missing members and excitement for the OMC Runs coming up for the year.

There was a short discussion about the recruitment of new members. While the OMC is not actively recruiting, new members would be welcome as long as they fit in as well as the current members. Recruiting, however, is not at the top of the priority list for the OMC. Members were directed to review the guidelines for prospects and guests in the OMC Constitution and By-Laws.

Guests for OMC Runs should be carefully chosen and shall be approved by the President in a timely manner.

Grim passed on the intel that was previously shared with him by Rip City. Rip City had scouted out the overnight venues for the upcoming OMC sanctioned runs and no conflicts or problems exist at this time. Members should still make their reservation for the three OMC sanctioned runs as soon as possible before conflicts arise. Grim will procure the largest cabin in Challis so we have a place to hang out depending on the weather.

The Vice President led a discussion about several possible rides outside the sanctioned OMC Runs. The consensus of the members was that a Pacific coast ride was a the top of everyone's list. 

Grim reminded all members that the three OMC sanctioned Runs were default Runs and could be supplanted with a replacement. A member would need to submit a replacement run to the President,  in a formal written manner, similar to the format used in the OMC schedule at this time. 

We then had the gift exchange. It was kind of a wild and woolly exchange with many twists, turns, surprise and steals. It was a lot of fun and all were good sports with great gifts.

Bomber

Duke

G-Man

Krome

Gundy

Grim

Grim is hoping to send out many emails for semi-impromptu rides beginning as soon as the weather is warm. Hopefully, it will be a more active riding year for the OMC as many members may be more available.

The next OGRES MC activity is the "Night Out with Spouses" on February 14th. More details to come.

Grim appreciates all the members and their hard work and loyalty to the OMC.