January
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm on January 12th 2020 with the pledge of
allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 18 members, 3 county reps, and 4 guests present.
The secretary’s report was given and approved
. The treasure’s report was given and approved.
State News: January State meeting cancelled due to weather. Matt Bretz came to December meeting
to introduce himself and discuss future with Abate. Feb 11, 9-3pm Biker Under the Dome. Discussion of
tri folds needing updating.
Awareness report: Looking for someone interested in awareness and taking over for Mike S. and
Tony M.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches.
Website report: All updated.
Old business: Myrna discussed on Angel tree, food baskets, and other donations made. High Plains
State run May 30 planned for State event. Discussions on ending places and costs. Discussions on stops
within the district and personnel needed for the stops and ending stop.
New Business: Mike S. would like other to keep Rita in their thoughts for Thursday. She will be going
in for surgery. Motion 920-014 made, seconded, and approved for patch’s to be made. Motion 920-015
made, seconded and approved for donation to Human Society in memory of Nancy Janssen. Stoker
award nominations for the year were Brenda D and David Z. David Z was voted for Stoker award.
Upcoming events: Biker under the Dome in February 11th in Topeka.
Drawing won by, Nick M, Fran, David Z, Ron V, Ron D, Brenda, and Karen M.
Thanks to Russ and Myrna for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at The Branding Iron Bar & Grill, 100 N. Main, Tescott on February 9th.
Meeting in March at V21 in Lyons.
February
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm on Febuary 9th 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 12 members, and 4 county reps present.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure’s report was given and approved.
State News: State has cancelled the May 30 statewide poker run, will need further discussions and planning. Democratic convention March 6, 2020. Motion 920-016 for drinks and donation for convention, made, seconded and approved.
Awareness report: No updates
. Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches. Patch’s for mom are in.
Website report: All updated.
Old business: Discussed medical updates on a couple members.
New Business: no new business
Upcoming events: Biker under the Dome in February 11th in Topeka. Washington Days, March 6-7th, Topeka. Chill, March 20-22th in Wichita.
Drawing won by, Brenda D.
Thanks to The Branding Iron Bar & Grill for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, V21 1012 W. Johns St, Lyons, KS, March 8.
Meeting in April at Ron and Brenda’s.
March
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm on March 8th 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 10 members, 3 county reps, and 3 guests present.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure’s report was given and approved.
State News: state meeting is next weekend, see state news in newsletter.
Awareness report: No updates.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches. Patch’s for mom are in.
Website report: All updated.
Old business: Received thank you card from the family of Nancy Janssen.
New Business: Mid South Mile this year is in Fort Worth, Tx.
Upcoming events: Chill, March 20-22th in Wichita. Spring fling, Emporia April 11th. Sunflower Swap meet, March 14th.
Drawing won by, Brenda D., Angie M, Mandell F., David Z., & Myrna
Thanks to V21 for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, Ron and Brenda’s, 1005 W. 11th, Concordia, KS April 12.
Meeting in May at Lindsborg Old Mill Park.
April
May
The District 9 Meeting was called to order at 1:10pm on May 10th 2020 with the pledge of allegience and a moment of silence given with 18 members, 3 county reps, and 5 guenst present.
The secetary's report was given and approved. Several events were cancelled.
The treasures's report was given and approved. Motion 920-017 made seconded and approved to pay MRF membership.
State News: Lifetime membership discuss, now added payment plan for lifetime memberships. Fireworks stand discussed. LDR entry fee for Sunday only, $20 members/$30 nonmembers. State would like each district to have one event or ride and proceeds to go to state.
Awareness Report: Propanr tanke on K4 has been repainted.
Products Report: Still have awareness ahirts, District 9 shirts, tags and memory patches.
Website report: All updated
Old business: Received thank you card from Kanen Shultz, Discussion on motion 919-006, on hold for economic reasons, will get back to this motion at a later date.
New business: Motion 920-018 made, seconded, and approved for fund raiser, proceeds to go to then state. July meeting to be mover to Harvey County West Park. Discussion on members brother passing away. Condolences to the family.
Upcoming events: LDR is happening, any postings of canceled please send state informatiom of post.
Drawing won by Cindy G.
Thanks to, everyone that cooked, hosted the meeting.
Next meeting: is at Marion County Lake, west shelter house that is west of the office. June 14th. Meeting in July at Harvey County West Lake.
June
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 12:50 pm on June 14th, 2020 with the pledger of allegiance and a moment of silence given , with 17 members, 3 countyu reps and 3 guests present.
The secratar's report was given and approved.
The treasure's report was given and approved.
State News: Several new members signed up on lifetime memberships. Upcoming nominations fo president, Sgt of arms, recording secretary for state for a couple of months.
Awareness Report: No updates
Website Reoprt: All updated
Old business: Motion 919-006 still tabled
New business: Discussion on new members and what or how to bring new members. Motion 920-019 made, seconded, and approved,"Pops", lonmg time supporter, his last living relitive passed away. Juanita, her sister has passed away. Condolences to those that have lost loved ones.
Upcoming events: LDR is happening, any postings of canceled please send state information of post.
Drawing won by Myrna.
Thanks ton everyone that cooked and hosted the meeting.
Next meeting is at Harvey County West Pary July 12th
August meeting at Bob and Juanit's
July
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm on July 12th, 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 13 members, 4 county reps, and 2 guests present.
The secretary’s report was given, correction to website, not updated.
The treasure’s report was given and approved.
State News: Discussion on Bluegrass festival next June. Upcoming nominations for president, sgt of arms, recording secretary for state open for a couple months. Nominations so far, Jon P for president, Amber for Secretary, and Rick for Sgt of Arms.
Awareness report: No updates currently.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches.
Website report: Not update as Kevin has stepped down. Heather volunteered to take over.
Old business: Letter read about how to bring in members, with a good discussion afterwards. Adding comment section to renewal letter.
New Business: Due to pandemic and concerns, Bob and Juanita have asked to move meeting location. New location of meeting is Harvey county West. Nominations have started at the district. Nominations for District Rep, David Zeller and Ron Davis. Member at large, Russ Walline and Chris Gaddis. Still needing nominations for Secretary position. Work weekend is coming up 3rd weekend in August, needing extra volunteers.
Upcoming events: Labor Day Rally, Cloud Co Toy Run, Oct 3rd, Marion Co Toy run, Nov 2nd.
Drawing won by, David Z and Ray H.
Thanks to, everyone that cooked, for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, Harvey County Lake West, August 9th.
Meeting in September at American Iron Motorcycles.
August
September
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm on September 13th, 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 14 members and 4 county reps present.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure’s report was given and approved. Noted insurance cost has went up.
State News: Discussion on LDR having good weather, signed new members, and people. Several new attendances at rally this year. Make sure to vote for state board members. Discussion on memorial held for Weasel on 9/12/2020.
Awareness report: Asking about the availability of yard signs
. Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches.
Website report: Not updated since March.
Old business: Discussion on letter sent in for comments to Board members about membership renewal notices. The renewal for membership letters was discussed as a district and agreed to continue sending out membership renewals as value is seen in the effort. Use ballots out of newsletter and copy if needed, if more than 1 member in household.
New Business: Motion 920-021 made, seconded and approved to order hardware for buttons. Motion 920-022 made, seconded and approved for next drawings item. Brenda, due to personal health issues, will need to step down as treasurer and membership person. Will need person/persons to step up for treasurer and membership person as the board will need to appoint person/persons. Products person will need to address as well. Nominations for District Rep, David Zeller and Ron Davis. Member at large, Russ Walline and Chris Gaddis, Cindy Gaddis for Secretary position. Members start asking for locations to host meetings and attend December meeting to set calendar for the year for meeting.
Upcoming events: Cloud Co Toy Run, Oct 3rd, Marion Co Toy run, Nov 7th, and Heritage Days in Canton ALR having a poker run on September 26th.
Drawing won by, Tony M.
Thanks to, American Iron Motorcycle, for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, VFM, 120 S. Taft St, McPherson, KS, October 11th.
Meeting in November at Easy in McPherson.
Please visit our website at http://district9.abateks.org
And our Facebook page at Abate of Kansas District 9.
October
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm on October 11th, 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 13 members and 3 county reps present.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure’s report was given and approved
State News: LDR report noted 700 new members signed up. Discussion on the back patches from the state. Attentive date for Bikers under the Dome is Feb 9th pending the capital is open at that time. Democratic and Republican conventions were discussed on cost. State is looking at FB marketplace for selling items from products. District reps are noted to be automatically assigned to security at LDR.
Awareness report: Handed out yard signs. More pole material has been located for highway signs.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches. Needing a products person to take over as products person. Couple people showed interest and will get back to district. Discussion of another person that does screen printing as another source.
Website report: Not updated since March. Discussion on computer programs needed for website.
Old business: Ballots for election must have membership number on the ballot or they do not count. Mail in ballots or come to meeting and vote. Motion 920-023 made, seconded, and approved to reimburse money spent on tickets.
New Business: Motion 920-024 made, seconded, and approved to annex Clay and Washington counties to Dist. 15, pending states approval. Motion 920-025 made, seconded, and approved to donate to VFW as tip for meal. Motion 920-026 made, seconded and approved to appoint Cindy Gaddis as Treasurer. It has been noticed that during Toy Runs several bikers did not have toys on bikes, this defeats the purpose of the toy runs. Kids standing alongside roads see the bikes and toys and enjoy seeing them. Nominations for District Rep, David Zeller and Ron Davis. Member at large, Russ Walline and Chris Gaddis, Cindy Gaddis for Secretary position. Members start asking for locations to host meetings and attend December meeting to set calendar for the year for meeting.
Upcoming events: Marion Co Toy run, Nov 7th, McPherson Co toy run Nov 28th.
Drawing won by, Kevin.
Thanks to, VFW, for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, Easy, 307 N Main, McPherson, KS, November 8th.
Meeting in December at Virg’s in Salina.
Please visit our website at http://district9.abateks.org
And our Facebook page at Abate of Kansas District 9.
November
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm on November 8th, 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 13 members, 3 county reps present and 4 guests.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure's was given and approved
State News: State meeting is next Saturday. See state news in newsletter.
Awareness report: Received more yard signs.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches. Chris and Cindy Gaddis offered to take products. Thank you.
Website report: Not updated since March. Facebook site is updated.
Old business: Marion Co toy run was successful with 94 bikes and 21 classic cars. Thanks to all that helped at the toy run. Purchased quilt for next years Cloud Co toy run.
New Business: Motion 920-027 made, seconded, and approved to donate to Angel tree. Motion 920-028 tabled till meeting for further discussion. Winners of the election are as follows, District Rep-David Zeller, Member at large- Russ Walline, Secretary-Cindy Gaddis, Cindy had been appointed Treasurer last month making Kevin McKee the new secretary as he was runner up. Members start asking for locations to host meetings and attend December meeting to set calendar for the year for meeting.
Upcoming events: McPherson Co toy run Nov 28th.
Drawing won by, David Z.
Thanks to, Easy’s, for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, Virg’s, 501 E. Pacific, Salina, KS, December 13th.
Meeting in January at Russ and Myrna’s in Galva.
Please visit our website at http://district9.abateks.org
And our Facebook page at Abate of Kansas District 9.
December
The district 9 meeting was called to order at 1:02 pm on December 13th, 2020 with the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence given, with 13 members, 4 county reps present and 1 guest.
The secretary’s report was given and approved.
The treasure’s report was given and approved.
State news: See state news in newsletter.
Awareness report: Received more yard signs. Still handing out yard signs. Discussion on highway sign materials.
Product report: Still have Awareness shirts, District 9 shirts, tags, and memory patches. Chris and Cindy Gaddis are in the process of inventory
Website report: Not updated since March. Facebook site is updated.
Old business: Received thank you from Mike S. from Marion county toy run. Also received thank you from Janet M.
New Business: Discussion on Angle Tree donations. Motion 920-029 made seconded and passed for further donation to Angle Tree and food bank. Meeting dates for 2021 set. Discussion on events for 2021.
Upcoming events: None at this time.
Drawing won by, David Z., Russ W, Myrna W., Cindy G., Ron V., Rene S., Kevin M., Mike S., and Brian L.
Thanks to, Virg's auto, Ron and Deb, for hosting the meeting.
Next meeting is at, Russ and Myrna's in Galva Jan 10th, 2021
Meeting in February at Branding Iron Bar and grill, 100 N Main, Tescott Ks
Please visit our website at http://district9.abateks.org
And our Facebook page at Abate of Kansas District 9.