August 19, 2016 – Agenda
Board members not able to attend must send a proxy with written/signed authorization or proper E-mail to the State Coordinator
The State Coordinator will be unavailable from Thursday, August 16 until the beginning of the Board meeting. This means phone, fax, e-mail and postal service.
Meetings are held at the Best Western – Inn at Hunt Ridge (540) 464-1500
From I-81, Exit 191W to I-64, Exit 55 to US 11N to Rt.39
Best Western will be on your right
Lunch will be ordered & served in the meeting room
Lunch time will be at the Board’s discretion
Each person in attendance is required to pay $3 each for coffee/soda
– all you wish to drink
I. Call to order – 10am
II. Opening Ceremonies
A. Welcoming Remarks
1. Establishment of a quorum
2. Regions not represented
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Introductions of Officers, Board members & guests
1. Handout of materials
D. Requests for business not listed on the agenda
III. Minutes of the last meeting
IV. Reports of Officers
A. Coordinator’s Report – Mike Niznik
1. Guest speakers Tom McGrath & Bill Kincaid
2. Welcome the Blackwater Chapter of ABATE of Virginia
3. Freedom Award – Mike Niznik
4. “Hats Off” Progess
5. New state webmaster – Beth Takais
6. Newsletter Products – Mike Niznik
B. Treasurer’s Report – Paul Stathis
1. Delinquent Treasury Reports
2. Tax Filing – YR 2000
C. Assistant Coordinator’s Report – George Crum
D. Secretary’s Report – Sharon Keaton
E. Sergeant At Arms Report – Jeff Allman
V. Committee Reports
A. Helmet Law Reform Report – Dave Sutton
1. Report on HLRC Meetings between Board meetings
2. HLRC Treasury
3. Presentations of Donations – Anyone
B. Membership Report – Annie Mundy
C. Strategic Planning Report – George Crum
D. Products Report – Mike Niznik
1. T-shirt Report
2. Products
3. State logo available to chapters to use – Sharon Keaton
E. Insurance Report – Lynne Niznik
1. Tidewater Chapter – Outstanding balance for 2000
F. Newsletter Report – MaryAnn Sowle
G. Legislative Report – everyone
H. BikePAC of Va – Lynne Niznik
VI. Unfinished Business
A. State Rally Recap – Bryan Reilly
B. Meeting of the Minds – funds available for members to attend
C. VCOM Conference – Donation?
VII. New Business
VIII. Open Floor
IX. Announcements
A. Board of Directors Agenda Deadline – September 30
B. Newsletter Deadline – August 22
C. Next Board meeting – October 21
D. Don’t forget to pay your lunch bill! And tip the wait staff.
X. Motion to Adjourn
Questions/comments to Mike Niznik: niznik@erols.com
8118 Drayton Ln
Springfield Va 22151
703-321-0714
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