EH-Pioneer Chapter meeting minutes

John's Repair
Le Sueur, MN
Feb. 16, 2003
Minutes submitted by Val Schwandt, Available Note Taker

Membership Report

A reminder that membership dues are due in March. 61 members have paid their dues for March 2003-2004. Chuck would like your updated e-mail addresses. Membership dues are still only $20.  This year’s membership gift will be a metal key fob with a leather backing.  The  club’s name and the year 2003 will be included in the design.

Meeting dates

This was our first Sunday meeting. The benefits of Sunday meetings include non-interference with John’s Saturday business hours and summertime Saturday rides. The consensus was to keep meeting on Sundays in the future.

Secretary Teri

Teri continues to recover. She plans to be (and we hope to see her) back at March’s meeting.

Rally Business

Rally Business:  Rick Wawrzyniak (Waz)

Date: July 9-12. Tentative schedule:

    Wednesday evening - party at Northstar PowerSports, Albert Lea

    Thursday - ride from Albert Lea to Jordan Fairgrounds

        Registration

        BBQ dinner at fairgrounds

    Friday - ride to Bill Marks for hot dog BBQ

    Saturday - hog roast at fairgrounds

Other things being planned include a bike show, swap meet, and an  organized ride of some sort. If you have suggestions for activities/events or if you can help organize/work at this year’s rally please contact Waz.

From the Floor

1. If you need to use the club tools, contact Buck to arrange it. If any groups are planning to travel to Daytona, Sturgis, or another event, make arrangements with Buck to take the tools along.

2. The membership voted to purchase an Examinator for $1000.00 or less. Any member able to locate one at this price, should contact Cappy (superx767@usfamily.net) to arrange it.

 3. If you need parts, check out www.ehparts.com.  Parts are still being  sorted, so keep checking that site, or contact John’s Repair in Le Sueur 507-665-4062 or duc88825@hotmail.com.

4. Out of the EH Dealers, who still services our bikes? It appears that out of the original Southern MN area dealers, only Northstar Power Sports in Albert Lea will still service bikes.

5. AfterCare Warranties:  It has come to the club’s attention that AfterCare has not been honoring its agreement with warranty holders. A discussion followed concerning the possibility of filing a petition with the MN State Attorney General’s office. If you have purchased this service and are not satisfied, and would like more info, contact Chuck Barsness (x_twin@hotmail.com).

 6. The membership present voted to continue to have JoAnne (John’s Mom) feed us lunch. THANKS JOHN’S MOM!!!  The club will pay for the groceries.

 7. The club would like to purchase folding or stackable chairs with rubber foot guards (to protect John’s floors). 

The meeting was adjourned and followed by a delicious lunch served by John’s Mom, and a tech talk by John.  Special thanks to John and his family for hosting us and hauling chairs in and out for our convenience.

Next Meeting

Sun. March 16, 2003.  1:00pm at John’s Repair in Le Sueur, MN.