Aug - BMW Club of Houston

Et Cetera
A monthly publication of the BMW Club of Houston
August 2007
BMW MOA #12
BMW Club of Houston, Ltd
Since 1967
Friends don’t let Friends miss Don’t Miss These Upcoming Events!
ARKANSAS FALL COLORS RIDE
Friday—Sunday, Oct 26-28
Eureka Springs, AR. ~ Annual event hosted
by the Lone Star BMW Riders.
Headquarters at the
Wagner Inn 800.235.7639 or 479.253.9440
alternate motel, Carolyn’s Ozark Swiss Inn,
across the street. 800.833.8450 or
479.253.6688
For more info, contact Mike Moon at
[email protected] or
817.237.6508
BMW RA #287
Sipapu New Mexico’s Bavarian Mountain Weekend in September drew
crowds from all
around Texas. From
the left (clockwise)
Cliff Peiser and
friend; Joe Barraza
and friends; Bill Wilcox, Les Rhodes, and
Ed Ferguson (did you
recognize him?); and
Howard Harper, Kay
Harrison, Charlie
Storer and our friend
from Lubbock.
Motorcycles with no Redeeming Value?
THANKSGIVING IN THE DAVIS
MOUNTAINS
Wednesday—Saturday, Nov 21-24
Ft. Davis, TX ~ Annual event revived by the
great turnout last year.
You’re on your own for reservations
Davis Mountain State Park
432.426.3337
or
Ft. Davis Motor Inn
432.426.2112
For more info, contact Floyd Crow at
[email protected] or
409.866.2920
Start making plans now to
participate in one of these events.
And check out the complete club
calendar on Page 2
Members of the Houston BMW Club show off their “other” rides—the values of which
have come into question recently by a club member who shall remain unnamed. From the
left, Emery Ruffin (son of club member Beverly Ruffin) on his Kawasaki Ninja, Ron Goodall
on his Honda nicknamed Redemption, and Charlie Storer with his Yamaha FJR.
THANKS TO LONE STAR BMW FOR THEIR GENEROUS DONATION TO OUR ANNUAL RALLY Page 2
BMW Club of Houston
Time Keeps Slipping Away
Calendar of Events
Fri-Sun Oct 19-21
September 2007
37th South Central BMW Owners Reunion: A Gathering of Friends & Neighbors—
River Bend Park, Smithville, TX
Thu, Sep 13: 7PM
Monthly Meeting
Announcement of Officer Nominees
Fri-Mon, Sep 14-16
Sandia Classic
Albuquerque, NM
(www.sandiaclassic.net)
Fri-Sun, Oct 19-21:
International BMW Rally,
Monterrey, Mexico
Fri-Sun, Oct 19-21
Harvest Classic, Lukenbach, TX
(www.harvestclassic.org)
Sat-Sun, Sep 15-16
Colorado Classic 1000
(www.coloradobeemers.com)
Fri-Sun, Oct 26-28: Arkansas Fall
Colors, Eureka Springs, AR (Mike
Moon: [email protected])
Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23
F650 Chain Gang Jail Break in the
Clouds. Mena, Arkansas
([email protected])
Sun, Sep 30: 8AM—Club Ride
Star Café ~ FM 2100 just 2.7 miles
south of FM1960 on the east side of the
highway
October 2007
Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7
Lake O’ The Pines Rally, Jefferson, TX
(www.ntnoa.org)
Sun, Oct 28: 8AM:—Club Ride
Star Café ~ FM 2100 just 2.7 miles
south of FM1960 on the east side of the
highway
November 2007
Thu, Nov 8: 7PM—Monthly Meeting: New Officers in Charge
Thu, Nov 22: Thanksgiving in the
Davis Mountains. (Contact Floyd
Crow for details.)
December 2007
Thu, Oct 11: 7PM
Monthly Meeting
Election of New Officers
Sat, Dec 1: Club Christmas Party
Tentative date … location to be announced
Fri-Sun, Oct 12-14
32nd Falling Leaf Rally—Potosi, MO
(www.gatewayriders.com)
Thu, Dec 13: 7PM
Monthly Meeting
August 2007
BMW Club of Houston
Page 3
Minute by Minute
by Charlie Storer
Date: August 9, 2007
Called to order by: Klause Seeger 7:00 PM
Welcome and recognize visitors -- None
Changes to last month’s meeting minutes: Or move to accept if no
changes: -- None
Officer’s Reports:
Vice President Report: by Klaus Seeger
Klaus discussed the resignation of Mike Doyle as Club
President.
A discussion of the membership of the nominating committee
for the nomination of club officers for the 2008-2009 year
followed.
Howard Harper, Kay Harrison and Jim Green volunteered to
server on the nominating committee and were confirmed by a
voice vote.
Unfinished Business from previous meeting(s):
None, other than the nominating committee outlined above.
New Business:
Beverly Ruffin discussed the Club’s purchase of a digital
projector from the proceeds of the sale of Mark Flato’s RS,
generously donated to the club by Marks’s brother, Frank
Flato.
The bike was parted-out and sold for the club by
Mike Murphy.
Beverly also discussed using the services of the “Sherpa”
at the recent MOA Rally. The services include the use of a
spacious tent, pre-setup when you arrive at the rally, a
large air mattress, an ice chest w/ice and gourmet coffee
served in the mornings. Cost is $100.00 for the rally. A
very good deal according to Beverly, especially considering
you don’t have to lug all of your camping equipment with
you.
Be sure to contact the Sherpa at http://
www.sherpamayberry.com/ to reserve services and for a list
of rallies at which the services will be available.
Jim Green and Klaus Seeger discussed the 2008 BMOA rally
which will be held on July 19-22, 2008 in Gillette, Wyoming.
Charles R. Storer was awarded the first annual Saint Jude’s
award for the “lost cause” of sticking with his wonderful
1971 R/75.
Mr. Storer was informed, when he complained
about the misspelling of his name on the award, that it
really didn’t make any difference, as he was a lost cause
any way.
Finally, Floyd Crow’s Sunday ride on August 25 in “ON”.
Check the Club’s website for details.
New Members:
Name: Sergio Weitzman of Houston and William Crawford of Sugar
Land were voted in as new members. Both Sergio and William ride K1200GTs. Looks like sport touring in “IN”.
50/50 Drawing won by: ?????? (didn’t get this down)
Adjourned at:
8:00 by Klaus Seeger
We need volunteers to help with our annual rally.
Whether you’re attending or not, you can participate. Please contact Klaus Seeger, Floyd Crow or
Beverly Ruffin and let one of us know what you
will do.
Don’t make us have to call you!
BMW Club of Houston, Ltd
Treasurer's Report
as of August 9, 2007
Balance on July 12, 2007
$4,916.74
Receipts
Member Dues
2007 Rally Receipts
Miscellaneous
Total Receipts
518.00
140.00
21.00
679.00
Expenses
2007 Rally Expenses
Other Club Expenses
Total Expenses
Net Proceeds from Gift in Memory of Mark Flato
Balance in Bank, August 9, 2007
August 2007
(307.00)
(248.22)
(555.22)
1,090.75
$6,131.27
August 2007
Et Cetera
is a monthly publication of the
BMW Club of Houston, Ltd.
P.O. Box 7542
Houston, TX 77270-7542
Contact:
Beverly Ruffin
Phone: 713-942-9901
E-mail: [email protected]
Check out our website:
http://www.bmwclub.org
It’s not the destination …
it’s the ride
August 31 is the deadline for the September 2007 Et Cetera
Regular Club Events
Club Meeting 2nd Thursday
7PM—Hickory Hollow
101 Heights Blvd
Houston, TX
713-869-6300
Come early for dinner
Club Ride Last Sunday
Star Café
21522 FM 2100
Huffman, TX
281-324-4607
Social Gathering Every Thursday
7PM—Hickory Hollow
101 Heights Blvd
Breakfast Every Sunday
8AM—Two locations:
Goode Company Taqueria ~
902 Kirby Drive @ Westpark
713-520-9153
Denny’s Restaurant ~
13031 FM 1960 @ Highway 290
281-897-8050
Long-time club member, Bill Corrow loves his newest ride—an
’07 K1200 GT. “Gobs of power and oh so smooth.” He and
his wife, Nancy moved to Sarasota, Florida after he retired last
December. He’s joined the local BMW Group, the Florida Sunbeemers but misses his friends in the Houston club. He’s looking forward to seeing everyone at the annual rally in October.