News For March

BUCKEYE BEEMER NEWS
March 2008
Hi Riders – I think I’ve seen a few of you out there recently on the icky streets "getting your fix". That’s a good thing.
What is also a good thing is that we now have a full slate of officers. New and fresh ideas – it’s great. See below. Pat
Current Officers

President Jaime Picou picoubuild@wmconnect.com 419 562-9331

VP Membership Ray Trepanier diplomacy@hotmail.com 614-447-1708

Secretary Larry Cooper lcooper@columbus.rr.com 614-353-8274

Treasurer Henning Calrsen henningcarlsen@tsmd.com 614-871-5321

Activities Eric Nyrop ericnyrop@rileycontrols.com 614-444-9409


These officers were installed at the Banquet in January – our year now running Jan to Jan. Also new is that the club unanimously voted to open for full voting membership in the club those persons who ride any brand of bike. These folks will also be able to hold a position on the board. Another item that has changed is that there will be no term limits. So - as long as a person wishes to serve, and the club votes to have him/her serve, the position is theirs.

There will be no rally for year 2008. There WILL however be a Poker run to benefit the AMA Museum. Mr. Ed Caughell is chairing this event which will be Sunday, June 1, 2008. It will start at Farrows Northstar (I-71 and ST 36-37) and end at the AMA Museum (I-70 and SR 256-104). The cost will be $20.00 per person, this includes admission to the Museum. Registration starts at 10:00 AM and the first bike out at 11:00AM. Contact Ed if you would like to help. (614-645-7989) or caughell7610@yahool.com. Flyers out soon!

Beemers News for December

BUCKEYE BEEMER NEWS
December 2007
Well, folks – winding down the year – still a lot of unanswered questions
for the club. Whether we are for sure going to have a rally is a big question, and how the poker run that benefits the AMA will be configured. Farrows has indicated a willingness to help us with it; pretty much insuring more participants, but the coordination of this is still pending. It could occur on June 1, 2008. Another question is the future of the club. We have five board members and the terms of three of them are finished. Ray Trepanier has agreed to fill one of the positions, we need two more to serve with Henning and Jamie. The elections are at the next meeting, December 19, Five on King at 8:00PM
Please register for the banquet and awards. Also your vote and membership renewal is very important! You will be able to vote on 1)allowing members who ride other than BMW’s to serve as officers, and 2) allowing officers to run for office as many times as they wish. Both of these items could possibly help the club structure, allowing us to continue as a club.
The Spotlight this issue is on Terry McCandlish. Terry is one of the charter members o f Buckeye Beemers and served on the board in various positions including President for some years. Terry hasn’t been able to join us at meetings the past few months due to health reasons. You can reach him or Cyril at 39 West Street, Canal Winchester, 43110, 614-834-1969.
WELCOME new members: John & Nancy Buckley, Pat Herman, Larry Cooper (renewed), Bob & Susan Koss, and Dale Vandewalker
CURRENT OFFICERS
President Jaime Picou picoubuild@hotmail.com (419) 562-9331
VP Membership Alan Portnoy alanportnoy@insight.rr.com (614) 367-0465
Secretary Al Holtsberry awh549@sbcglobal.net (614) 833-1297
Treasurer Henning Carlsen henningcarlsen@tsmd.com (614) 871-5321
Activities Eric Nyrop ericnyrop@rileycontrols.com (614) 444-9409

2007 Buckeye Beemers Annual Banquet

January 19th, 2008 @ 7:00PM

Salvi’s Bistro, 1323 St. James Lane, Columbus, OH

Make your reservations for the annual banquet to recognize the achievement of our fellow riders and enjoy an evening of great fellowship, fun and food.
Directions: Just NE of I-70 & Rome-Hilliard Rd. 39 58' 44.5" 83 08' 51.0"
Go north on Rome-Hilliard Rd to 1st street light, turn right, right turn again onto St. James Lane, continue to end of lane and bear right to restaurant.
Send in your reservations before the holidays.
Buffet: Fresh Fruit and Assorted Cheese Platter
Crisp Bistro Salad with House Italian or Ranch Dressing
Chicken Tenders in Creamy Marsala Sauce w/Sauteed Mushrooms
Salvi’s House-Made Lasagna
Bow Tie Pasta Tossed in Asiago Cream Sauce
Mini Pasta Salvis with Marinara Sauce
Seasoned Vegetable Medley
Fresh Baked Breads
Coffee, Tea or Soda

Contact: Karen Stombaugh @ 614-736-0019 (cell) or 614-225-4547 (W)

Cost: $30.00 per person (includes room charge, tax and gratuity)
Make check payable to Buckeye Beemers

2007 Buckeye Beemers Annual Banquet Reservation
January 19th, 2007 @ 7:00PM
Salvi’s Bistro, 1323 St. James Lane, Columbus, OH

Name:
Name:

Reservation total: Check total:
Special dietary requirements: _____________________________
Return this form and check or money to
Karen Stombaugh @ 3350 SR 187, London, Oh 43140
Must be received by Sunday, January 13th, 2008


The Buckeye Beemer Annual Awards & Rules for 2007

The following awards will be presented at the 2007 Annual Awards Banquet on Jan 19,2008.
High Mileage Solo Award 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
High Mileage 2-up Award 1st & 2nd place for driver & passenger.
Ken Story Award (Most BMW Rallies attended) 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
This award is for the most BMW affiliated rallies attended.
Club Rally Ambassador 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
This award is for the most rallies attended.
Club Ambassador Award 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
This award is for the most motorcycle oriented events (non-BMW) attended.
Grand Tour - Solo 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
This award is for the longest single trip from home & back for a solo driver.
Grand Tour - 2-up 1st & 2nd place
This award is for the longest single trip from home & back for 2-up riders.
Sam Hill Award (Most states visited) 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
This award is for the most states visited. The providence's of Canada count each as a state as well each state? of Mexico.
Average Club Mileage 1st & 2nd place for men & women drivers.
Broken Piston Award Best story of embarrassing moment associated with you and your bike.
Arnie Skurow Award Member selected by the President to honor
Special Awards These are awards given to honor unique achievements.
The AWARD winners will be selected using the information submitted by the member.
To be eligible, the following qualifications must be met.
1. Current member of the Buckeye Beemers Motorcycle Club.
2. All mileage, tours, states visited, etc must be via a BMW motorcycle.
3. All activity must have occurred in the calendar year of 2006
4. Only rallies sanctioned by BMW MOA, BMW RA, Buckeye Beemers or by other BMWaffiliated motorcycle clubs are acceptable to be counted for the Ken Story Award.
5. All rallies associated with motorcycling count for Club Rally Ambassador Award.
6. All motorcycling events with a entry fee (not associated with BMW sponsors) count for Club Ambassador Award.
7. Entry form/rules available in the newsletter or contact our club’s website.
All information MUST be received by Noon on Jan 6, 2008


2007 Riding Season Awards Entry Form

PLEASE PRINT or TYPE
Name _____________________________________ Membership # _______
Total BMW motorcycle miles ridden in 2007
Bike # 1 Model & year _____________
Bike # 1 odometer, start 01-01-2006 ...................
Bike # 1 odometer, end 12-31-2006...................
Bike # 1 total mileage ...................
Bike # 2 Model & year ____________
Bike # 2 odometer, start 01-01-2007
Bike # 2 odometer, end 12-31-2007....................
Bike # 2 total mileage ...................
Please list additional BMW bike(s) data on an attached sheet of paper
Grand Tour - Solo miles Start Date ________ End Date ________
Describe Grand tour Solo Route


Grand Tour - 2-Up miles Start Date ________ End Date ________
Describe Grand tour 2-Up Route

2-Up Miles ________________________
Passenger Name ______________________________

BMW Rallies, Total Attended ______ List Rally Names


Non - BMW Rallies, Total Attended _______ List Rally Names


Total States Attended _________ List State Names ....




Non-BMW sponsored Motorcycle oriented events attended,
Total Attended _______ List Event Names

Broken Piston Story - Please attach your story
Attach a sheet if additional space is required for clarity of entries.


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