August Meeting Minutes

The 8/2/11 meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by Harlan Hock, Pres.

Old Minutes: 7/5/11 minutes were read by Leo; a motion was made and seconded to approve minutes as read.

Treasurers Report: Mark Bosworth has run off to Sturgis but he left the following report.

Treasurers Report:

Starting balance          $1,418.82

Deposits                     $   244.00

Current Balance          $1,662.82

Membership Report:   Just like before, Mark Bosworth is in Sturgis.

Old business:     

Voted and approved ordering new shirts for new members.  A t-shirt order form was passed around to the attendees

The EMU Christmas party was set at Sat, Dec 17th, 2011 to have the party with a buffet meal in the Moto Europa showroom.

A request was again made for the meeting reminder emails to go out further in advance of the meeting.

Attendees at the Mid Ohio Vintage days said attendance was down; the heat was oppressive. The only brands available to test ride were Kawasaki and Kymco.

Bob Fleming reported that there were about 75 bikes at vintage bike night, many of them vintage. Beer and burgers were available as well.

Kris Tucker Lowe submitted an article with photos of his Sherpa T restoration which will be in the newsletter in installments.

New Business:

It was asked if fish could be an option on the menu.

September meeting: Neville McNaughton will be talking about Burt Munro.

Bob Honz will present a program at the October meeting, topic yet to be determined.

Joe Brinkman will present a program on board trackers for the November meeting.

Announcements and Upcoming Events:

Membership dues for the coming year are being collected.

Saturdays morning	Every Saturday 8:00am joining Frosty and Cliff and other EMU riders for breakfast and a ride. Everyone is welcome. Steak’n Shake, 5828 South Lindberg, St. Louis, MO 63123
Mondays	Schlafly Brewery will be having Bike Nights each Monday.  On the first Monday, Street Bikes – on the second Monday, European Bikes – third Monday, Vintage Bikes, and on the fourth Monday, Buells are honored. Bottleworks7260 Southwest Ave.
First Monday of the month	Moto Europa bike shop will have a Vintage Bike Night at their shop on the First Monday of each month.  Please check their website for more information.  http://motoeuropastl.com/
Tuesdays	Every Tuesday 11:00am meet for an early lunch with the EMU elite at Bandana’s, 4 Commerce Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234
Wednesday evenings	Gateway Rockers at Sonics on Lindberg by Big Bend
August 6th	RockerBox in Milwaukee Wisconsin
August 13 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm	Kickstart Café 3537 Chouteau Ave. Third Annual 'Classic Bike Movie Night' featuring the movie AKIRA! Our Espresso bar will be open, but feel free to BYOB, or BYO-whatever for that matter! Our friends at Schlafly will be having a beer tasting during the evening. The movie will actually play at 6:45. If you have any questions or comments feel free to ask us at our 'Kickstart cafe' facebook page
Sept 1 - Sept 3, 2011	Davenport, Iowa Antique Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds 2815 W. Locust St. Davenport, IA 52806
Sep 2 to Sep 4, 2011	Moto Guzzi 22nd Annual "Bring Your Own Everything" Campout at "Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln New Salem State Park.
Sept 6th meeting	EMU meeting. Neville McNaughton will provide us with a program on memories of Burt Monroe
Sept 23-25	Interstate cycles in Rolla is Sponsoring their Rally On The River.  The campsite is West of Steelville, MO on Hwy 8.  For info – Interstate Cycles at 573-265-6008.
Sept 28 to Oct 1, 2011	Blues Bikes and BBQ Fayetteville, Ark
Sept 30th thru Oct 2nd, 2011	MSTA Buddies of Bruce Cape Girardeau, MO
October 4th	EMU meeting. Bob Honz will present a program
Oct 7 - 9, 2011	Falling Leaf Rally
October 7 - 9	Barber Vintage Festival
Nov. 1st	EMU meeting. Bob Brinkman will present a program on Board Trackers
Dec 17th, 2011	The EMU Christmas party in the Moto Europa showroom.

Visitors/New Members:

Sam Bevin joined us. He is riding a 2004 Moto Guzzi Breva

Raffle

The raffle was on vacation this month.

Program

Jeff Pittinger and John Skala from the Motorcycle Safety Foundation discussed ramifications of age on riding skills. 

Bumblingly submitted, Leo Weisman, Secretary.