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PRESIDENT'S CORNER Administrative

Gerry Kostuk rescheduled his spoof on Investments for our September 7th meeting. I will ask that because of the crowded condi-tions we are experiencing at O'Trainas these days, that you, PLEASE, refrain from smok-ing during the meeting as a courtesy to oth-ers. If you must smoke during the meeting, please step out onto the porch so that you won't miss anything. THANK YOU in advance for your kind consideration. If you haven't heard, "Munchkin", from Suburban H-D went down on Saturday, June 12th, in Elgin and was seriously injured. At this writing, he was not allowed visitors. Our prayers, for a full and speedy recovery are with you "Munch".

Support Your Top Cats Charity Ride Volunteer now! See Jim Hennif or George the "Gray Ghost", Chris Lax, or Carl "Virgo" Bender, or myself for a position of responsibility that fits your needs and which you CAN make a commitment. PLEASE help, we need full participation from the entire club for this event to be successful.

THAT'S ALL FOR NOW FOLKS! ENJOY THOSE TOP CATS RIDES! RIDE FREE, your Pres,

Ric

CARE START YOUR ENGINES--

ROAR WITH THE TOP CATS!

By Sandy

As we all know, before you start those engines and ROAR, there are several steps you take to check everything out on your bike. Last, and maybe the most important thing to check, is the fuel level in your gas tank.

Top Cats Illinois has marked the calendar for our Third Annual Fall Charity Ride for N.I.S.R.A. on October 3rd. The Charity Committee Members are in the process of checking out all the details for the ride, but when we come to the "fuel part" we are barely passed the "E" mark on the tank! There are sev-eral' ways to "fuel" this ride, but we need every-one's help.

Right now, while you are reading this, pull out the Membership Information Update insert, and take a look. You will notice that besides updating all the member info, it tells you how you can become involved in the Charity Ride and Poker Run. Please sign up to work on a Ride Committee and we will contact you. Whether you can help now, or can just work the day of the Ride, everyone's help is needed.

Last year, Top Cats Illinois presented $6,000 to N.I.S.R.A. as a result of our Fall Ride. We now have almost one hundred Top Cats riding out there! We need the support of each and every-one of you! One way you can do this is by send-ing in your $100 donation check. With this

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TOP CATS - Illinois is a group of motorcycle enthusiasts with similar interests. Members must consist of responsible leaders, Presidents, Chairman, Owners, Proprietors, Kings, Queens, Partners, Principals, CEOs and other "TOP CATS" of large, medium and small organizations, institutions, companies and/or countries.

THE BIKERS WHO MEAN BUSINESS

President Ric Case (Pager: 847/834-4484) 847/363-1542 Vice President George "Gray Ghost" Lax

(glax@hotmail.com ) 847/438-5236

Treasurer Jim Irvine (fgh135a@prodigy.com)

847/381-3253

Secretary Wayne "Traveler" Kirkpatrick (wkirkpa177@aol.com )

847/854-4137

Founder Carl"Virgo"Bender(carIbender@aoLcom) 847/3812767 (Mobile Phone: 847/910-0432

Past President Rob "Mow Man" Mann (Rmann13@aol.com 708/750-4644 (Pager: 847/537-6545)

Director Sandra Vernon vern693@aol.com

847/634-6402

Director Vince O'Leary vincent104@aol.com

847/438-4998

Director Terry "Lizard" Kumro 847/639-4009 Editor Barry "Bear" Hulden

hhulden@aol.com 815/356-0023

Remember, TOP CATS meet the TOP TUESDAY of EACH month! web site: www.vcicar.com/topcats.html

NEXT MEETING: July 6, 1999 Committee Top Cats

Activities Brett Bacci (kiddylitter@aol.com) 847/459-3906 Charity Sandy Vernon (vern693@aol.com ) 847/634-6402 Communications Rob Scholl (robsaa@aol.com ) 847/398-6357 Membership Dona Tossing (spatek204@aol.com ) 847/516-6457 Meeting Programs This could be YOU! Products Jim (Hook) Tossing (spatek204@aol.com ) 847/516-6457 Public Relations John Eliasik 847/884-9313 Roar Publisher Barry Hulden (BHulden@aol.com ) 815/356-0023 Safety Gary Wayman (Bikegar@starnetinc.com ) 847/459-3906 Security Terry "Teacup" Pollick 847/459-3906 Volunteer Virgo (carlbender@aol.com ) 847/459-3906 HOTLINE 847/622-3501

Baptism By Traveler

Some of us learn to ride through formal instruction and many long hours of practice. Some have an inherent natural instinct for riding. Some learn from spouses and some from friends. Each method cul-minates in a dreaded final exam. Some have their own version of a final exam, tougher than the formal one. Sunday, after our Sunrise Ride, I met such a person...

(Respect for privacy prevents me from identifying Linda Martens by name so, for the sake of this story, I'll just refer to her as Linda.)

Scene One. Happy Bill's parking lot. Craig Martens, wife Linda, and son Paul "Cave Boy" Martens and I decided to ride to Dodgeville, WI, about 150 miles away. The weather was great and the route I had in mind was like a clone of Daytona Speedway spread out over a few cop - free country counties. The speedway thought went bye bye when I decided to take Cave Boy on my bike. The trade off was worth it as this young man knew more about the back seat than most folks with more saddle time. As we're getting ready, Craig tells me that Linda just completed the MSF Riders Safety Course and wants to get some saddle time in before riding to Door County. This little jaunt would be a good opportunity for Linda to try her wings. Off we go...

Scene Two. After hours of country two lanes, highway four lanes, gas stops, rest stops and 159 miles of left curves, right curves, roller coasters and small town streets , we hit our turn around point. You could see Linda's riding style reflect more confidence and become more aggressive as we rolled up more miles. During lunch it became obvious how Cave Boy got his name. After lunch, we headed down the yellow brick road for home.

Scene Three. Sky darkens, winds picks up and we miss a turn in Monroe, WI. As we turn off the road to turn around a Sheriff pulls up, asks what's going on, and we tell him we're just turning around. Rain starts falling and of Sheriff Bubba never said a damn thing

about the impending weather. We ride into a gas station in Monroe and the rain gets worse. Some of boy pumping gas tells us we ought to get off of the highway, there's tornado warnings out. When we pay for gas, the lady inside echoes that warning. (Wonder why the Sheriff never said squat to us?) Across the parking lot is a laundro-mat and Craig says "Tornado warnings? I hope there isn't any trail-er parks around. Tornados always hit trailer parks." (Ever see a laundromat that wasn't near a trailer park?)

Scene Four. We pulled the bikes up on the sidewalk under the roof eve of the leeward side of the laundromat to protect them from hail, and went inside. The wind driven rain was blowing sideways and was strong enough to cause us to plan a defense if a tornado touched down. I figured, we'd each crawl into one of those indus-trial size clothes dryers and hunker down. Trouble was there were three of us, four residents of Mamma's Mobile Home Mecca and only six dryers. Even if we won the dash to the dryers, I just knew the one who lost out would probably have a pocket full of coins for those dryers and a burning desire to get even with the bikers who stole his hiding place. Then, the warning sirens went off. Funny how your first thought in time of danger is how to cram a Road King into a dryer.

Scene Five. The wind and rain started to subside. The flag across the street still indicated strong winds and the skies, although clear-ing, revealed another storm cell on the horizon. If you get wet enough times, you turn in to an expert meteorologist. When the flag across the street stopped blowing, or changed directions 180 degrees, it meant we were dead between the two systems. If we could ride this storm in the middle of the two systems, we should be able to make it home without getting soaked and before dark. Night riding in the rain is the most treacherous riding environment you can encounter. Speed would be critical. Too fast and we'd run into the storm in front of us. Too slow, and the storm behind us would catch us. And, we had a new rider with no rain riding experience. The flag finally went still and we headed east.

Scene Six. It wasn't the best combination of riders; one wanting to get home before nightfall, one new rider first time in a storm, and one rider worried about the new rider. Entering the first little town east of our laundromat sanctuary, you could sense and eerie calm. Leaves were all over the street, tree limbs blown down and water rushing through culverts. The second town had trees blown down and people emerging from houses with brooms and rakes to clean up debris. Subsequent towns displayed the signature of a rough storm with signs blown down, and wind damage prevalent. Riding cautiously but quick we finally closed on the intersection of Rts 14 and 120 where we split up and headed home, thankful that we rode the center of the storm successfully.

Scene Seven. We were wrong. The Martens hit a storm on the way home and I hit a storm also. I suspect, the time we spent saying goodbye was enough time for the second storm cell to catch us. Arriving in my driveway, soaked, cold and seconds away from a hot shower, I found that my electricity was off and, having no door key, only my garage door remote, I had to sit in the *#$%@! rain and wait until I got electricity back to get in the house. I reflected on the ride that day and concluded that Linda would probably never ride again. Let alone with me.

Scene Eight. I get in the house, finally, and the phone rings. It's Craig. (Uh oh) Craig allowed as to how they hit the storm on the way home too and, arriving drenched, he asked Linda what she thought of riding now. Her response was something like "That wasn't too bad!"

I would offer that, the key to riding safely is not only having the skills to ride but, having the confidence to apply those skills under any conditions. Linda had the skills and the opportunity to apply them under adverse conditions. She passed her "Final" with honors.

Tonight, as I finish this piece, it's raining out and the Top Cats are up in Door County. Work prevented me from riding to Door County but, I'll bet, there's one new rider who is enjoying the ride, regardless of the weather.

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Oil Spots By Traveler

Top Cat Profile. The typical Top Cat rides a Harley (68%), is married (84%), has an e-mail address (52%), joined in 1999 (26%), lives in Barrington (25%), and is a Regular mem-ber(75%).

Over 50 Only. If you're a rider over 50 I know you remember Nortons of street fame and Maico of motocross fame. Both marquees are making a struggle at a come back. Unfortunately, it doesn't look good. The Maico name has been bought but, due to pending legal action, it looks like only a very limited number will be produced before the line is shut down indefinitely. Norton however plans on releasing a 1700 cc V8 sometime in the future as well as other Norton models like the old Black Shadow, Commando, etc. Financing seems to be their biggest hurdle so far.

Touring Tip. Check your night glasses before you depart for a long ride. It's frustrating to have to stop at sun down because you don't have night glasses, when you feel you have 200 more miles in you. It's also stupid to ride at night with sunglasses.

Gift Idea? An Oregon bike shop, is offering caskets and funeral arrangements in advance. You can pick your casket, design it with motorcycle logos, custom paint schemes and, even pick out the outfit you want to be buried in. Cremation is also offered with your ashes sealed in one, or two exhaust pipes. Gee, can you stop at your bike shop for a "cold" one on the way home now?

Revenge! There is a snowmobile company who is now selling motorcycles. Rumor in the industry is that there is an American motorcycle company considering building / selling snowmobiles. What next? Generators and lawn mowers?

Helmets. Why is it that we have some states with helmet laws yet only 62% of motorcyclists are estimated to wear helmets? There are no boot laws but, 86% of motorcyclists wear boots. Seems like more reason to eliminate mandatory helmet laws.

Boots. Since the majority of us wear them, put some thought into what you buy. A good pair of boots should be waterproof, at least 12" high, provide ankle support, have relatively smooth, NON SLIP soles, no laces, fit well, and have a soft inner sole. Metal gadgets, chains, and chrome accessories on boots do more for scratching chrome transmission cases than they do for looks.

Weather. On the long list of skills that a good rider should have is the ability to judge weather. It comes in real handy to be able to .tell the signs of a front, judge speed and direction of a storm, identify storm cells within a front and know the typi-cal sequence of severe weather such as calm winds, light rain, strong winds, hail, downpour and tornados. If you have no desire to learn about weather, wait until you get caught in your first hail storm or lightening strikes a tree 200 feet behind you. Betcha git intrested real quit

Pa

Biker Culture.

Two - Wheel Words of Wisdom from all over the Nation:

Saddlebags won't hold everything you want but, they will hold everything you need.

It takes more love to share a saddle than it does to share a bed.

Only a biker understands why a dog sticks his head out of the car window at 60 mph.

Never ask a biker for directions if you're in a hurry to get there.

Never ride so late into the night that you sleep through the sun-rise.

Mountain Dew and Peanut M&Ms are as important as gaso-line.

Never hesitate to ride past the last street light at the edge of town.

Never do less than 40 miles before breakfast.

If you don't ride in the rain, you haven't ridden.

Young riders pick a destination and go. Old riders pick a direc-tion and go.

Sometimes, the fastest way to get there is to stop for the night.

Winter is nature's way of telling you to polish.

A motorcycle can't sing on the streets of a city.

Pay as much attention to your partner as you do to your engine.

The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome.

The twisties, not the super slabs, separate the skilled from the squids.

When you're riding lead, don't spit.

Catching a bug in the face at 70 mph can double your vocabu-lary.

There's just something obscene about a new bike on a trailer.

You'll know she loves you if she offers to let you ride her bike. Don't do it and she'll love you more.

Gray haired bikers don't get that way from pure luck.

Impotence must be nature's way of saying "No hard feelings."

ge 3 If you ride like there's no tomorrow...there won't be.

En tined from page ....1 you and your passenger, a 1999 rocker and a Top Cat Bandana, along with four raffle book-lets (five chances each booklet). THIS $100 IS TAX EXEMPT. Another way, is to have your business support the Ride. Talk to George Lax or Jim Heniff for details.

Just to let you know, the Donation Committee is all in place NOW and IS fueled and READY to ride! If we don't hear from you, you will be con-tacted (or hunted down) by phone or bike. You can ride but you can't hide, so...support Top Cats and N.I.S.R.A. by sending your TAX EXEMPT donation check today! Thank You.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Vernon at 847-634-6402.

TOP CATS OPEN the DOOR (county) By Ric

My adrenaline shot way up when I received my packet in the mail a few days before the ride. Enclosed was an overview of the events set up for this ride, a written description depicting the route and a highlighted map of the same.

An excited group gathered at White Alps on Friday morning ready to ride. Most were ready

Activities-JULY99 6th Top Cats' Meeting. 7:30 PM,

O'Traina's, Wauconda

10th Top Cats' Lakeshore Drive Ride, TBD, Road Captain: TBD

15-17 National H.O.G. Rally, Greenville, SC

18th Ride for Kids Sake, Oakbrook, IL

25th (Rescheduled) Top Cats' White Pines State Park Ride RoadCaptain:JimHeiland

Check the Top Cats' HotLine for all event details: (847) 622-3501

to endure whatever Mother Nature might throw onto the roadway. As the group departed and I waited for a later departure, I wondered what challenges Road Captain Jordy and navigator Sheila might encounter as they led Terry Kumro and Alicia Burke, Bill Vernon, John Kahles, Randy and Deb Moss, George and Chris Lax, Craig Martens (solo) and Linda Martens (solo), Robb and Toni Scholl, Perry Sims, Coach and Darlene Elisak and a select few spouses and friends choosing the comfort and security of four wheels. They took a western approach that used a fair amount of Route 83 in the general direction of Sheboygan, as reported, making frequent comfort stops along the way. Due to work obligations, Bret and Pam Bacci, and Rob and Ilene Mann departed in the early afternoon and Ric and Jacquie Case an early evening departure, all taking a more direct approach using the Interstate. Actually, if anyone asked me, we just followed the lightning all the way to Ephraim.

Friday evening after arriving, Terry got down on his knees and formally proposed to Alicia, pre-senting her with a gorgeous engagement ring.

Saturday all attending Top Cats gathered and once again were led by Jody and Sheila around the Peninsula for some breathtaking and pic-ture taking sites. After a quick bite to eat, we were left on our own to continue sightseeing, shopping and riding. Saturday evening we con-gregated back at the Eagle Harbor Inn for a delicious buffet style dinner.

Sunday morning found most people ready to ride, come hell or high water, and from what I hear, some folks experienced just that on the way home. A few of us thought the showers might be better left to clear ahead of us, and left later in the morning. Our ride consisted of a couple of hours of rain, some heavy, and then by late afternoon, clear skies and sunshine, arriving home just as the sun was setting.

What a great way to spend a weekend.

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Yawnnnnnnn By Traveler

Sometime a decade or two ago, the late John Denver sang; "Well...life on the farm is kinda laid back, ain't nothin' that a country boy like me can't hack. Early to rise, early in the sack, thank God I'm a country boy." If John were alive today and, had he ridden with the Top Cats on our Sunrise Ride, I think his lyrics may have been something like; "Well...Life on a bike is kinda laid back ain't nothin' that a rider like me can't hack. Early to rise, late in the sack, I love ridin with those ol' Top Cats." (OK, so it's hokey. You try writing this stuff!)

And...early to rise it was. You could tell who the serious riders were. Most of the 27 riders who start-ed the ride from the Highland House on Sunday, June 6th, had to arise before 3:00 am in order to make our 4:30 am departure. Once again we were skillfully lead by John Kahles on a short route to Zion Park.

This year though, the Park Ranger wasn't on time to open the gate so, John lead us over the river and through the woods to bypass the gate and ride out to the beach. It was sort of cool to watch 23 bikes ride off the road and to see Sue Kahles ride her immac-ulate Road King between two trees with all the con-cern of a mother carrying her newborn for the first time and, to watch Sandy and Bill Vernon grit their teeth as they rode their brand new scooters through tall, wet grass. You could tell who had a lot of snow-mobile experience too as you watched folks like George and Chris Lax, Rob Mann, and Ric Case maneuver off the pavement without a second thought.

Completing the obstacle course, we rolled into the parking lot just after the sun rose. Admittedly, we lost some time at the start due to a safety delay (tail light bulb repair), and due to the locked Park gate. Regardless, the ride and the sun rise were great. Just to make it better, coffee and pastries were served by Craig and Linda Martens, delivered by sons Jason and Paul. If we weren't awake by now we sure were after a sip of that magnum coffee.

After about 30 minutes of socializing it was off to Happy Bill's for breakfast and some weaker coffee. Breakfast was a planning session for all of the "After rides" with groups of two, four and six riders head-ed off to scout the land just like Moses sending off the representatives from the tribes of Israel to scout the promised land. Moses? Didn't John Kahles play that role the last time he led the Sunrise Ride? Thanx John, for the great ride and thanx to Craig, Linda, Jason, and Paul for catering the sunrise breakfast, (industrial strength coffee included!)

Ever wonder what, on earth, can motivate 27 people, all of sound mind, to get up at an insane hour, to go watch the sun rise, an event that occurs daily, at no cost? Well, I ain't figured it out either but, I picked up on a suspicion. I had occasion to link up with a new Top Cat on the way to our Sunrise Ride. Being new, this member hadn't yet met everyone and it held the awkwardness we have all felt when we've ridden with a new group for the first time. Late that evening I called to see if our new member got home OK and to see how they enjoyed the ride. The response was a tribute to a virtue inherent to all of our members; camaraderie. I was told how friendly our folks were and how helpful they were. This rider sincerely felt welcomed and experienced the broth-erhood prevalent in motorcycling but more acute in Top Cats. Thanx to all the members who make that happen time and again.

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Instant Humiliation! By Traveler

There are way too many ways in life to be humiliated. We don't seek these opportunities out but... they invariably find us. You know what I mean if you've ever introduced your cur-rent spouse by your last spouse's name or, you finished last in any competitive event or, you were the last one picked for a team. I don't believe, short of Hollywood stunt men, that there are hoards of riders out there just look-ing for a time, method, and place to be humili-ated by dropping their bike, loosing control, falling or just laying it down easy.

When it comes to motorcycles, there are two laws of nature that every experienced rider can attest to. The first is that you will never drop a bike unless there is a crowd of at least 10 other riders to witness this embarrassing act of demonstrated incompetence. The second is that all riders, at one time in their riding career, will drop their bike.

The chances of dropping a scooter sharply increase when you push the envelope of safety in four basic ways. 1.] Drink and ride, 2.) Ride when you're very cold, 3.) Ride in the rain and, 4.)Be inattentive. Assuming we all know about 1.) thru 3.), we'll look at number 4.). Of course, if you enjoy riding and you never encounter any of these conditions, don't bother reading any further. Instead, write an article on how you avoid them and submit it to ROAR...a lot of us would be interested.

I suppose there are as many ways to drop your bike as there are places to ride it...endless. With the help of Scott Harper of A.B.A.T.E. of Northern Illinois, it doesn't hurt to review some of the easiest ways to lose it. Now this is a test. Give yourself one point for every one of these that you've ever experienced. If you score one or more points, first you're honest and, second, you need to make a resolution not to repeat it in '99!

> Kick stand sinks in mud/dirt/hot asphalt > Ride aggressively on wet grass with street

tires > Back down a slope with a full tank of fuel

(Top heavy] > Get your shoelace caught in the gear shift.

(Wear boots!) > Forget to unlock the steering lock when you

take off > Get off your bike when its running, forget

its in gear

> Refuel while seated, then get off and forget the kick stand

> Park behind a mini - van and try to get out of the way quick

> Kick your kick stand down hard and have it bounce back up

> Put your foot down in grease at a toll booth > Use too much power taking off from a toll

booth > Co rider gets foot caught on saddlebag when

dismounting > Very little tire tread...very much rain > Park pointing downhill > Co rider jumps off before you're ready > High bike...low rider > Sharp turn...cold tires > Flat tire while parked (Weight shifts and

down it goes.] > Ride beyond your limits, trying to keep up

with someone else who is probably riding beyond his limits

> Back your bike down a ramp, by yourself > Accelerate too fast with a co rider aboard

(Great view of the sky though.] > Let your buddy take it for a spin > Run out of fuel in a high speed turn > Lock the front brake on a slippery surface > Miss the turn and run off into the grass > Put your foot in a hole when stopped > Put your foot in a hole when you stop > Let a non rider sit on your bike > Forget its in gear when you start it • Rev the engine, pop the clutch, put your

feet on the pegs and forget to put it in gear

Some of these sound pretty stupid but the old adage...if it can happen...it will happen, comes into play. Always stay focused, avoid unsafe riding environments and, never, ever let your unemployed brother - in - law, who has never ridden, take it for a ride.

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General Membership Meeting 06/01 /99

Visitors/New Members. We had four visitors this meeting; Vito Racanelli, Bernie Weiss, and Bob Kunac.

Membership. Rich Erschik announced that he will be mail-ing a members' survey to everyone soon. Please fill it out and return it promptly.

Treasurer. Jim Irvine reported the treasury status as: Previous balance: $3,576.90 Cash receipts: 440.00 Disbursements: 245.60 05/04/99 balance: $3,771.30

Ride for Kids. Dr. Vito Racanneli and Bernie Weiss briefed us on the annual Ride for kids to be held on July 18th in Oakbrook, IL. Great cause, great ride, and another great opportunity to help kids. Ride it!

Lambs Farm Ride. Members of Lakeshore H.O.G. and Coots on Scoots briefed us on this year's Lambs Farm ride. Another great ride for a great cause. Ride it!

Sturgis '99. Sturgis '99 is 9 - 15 August. Reservations for Top Cats are currently full but, standby reservations may be made as a Top Cat, at the Alex Johnson Hotel in Rapid City, SD (800) 888-ALEX. Ask for Nancy Cooper. Rooms are $150.00 single, $175.00 double with a five day minimum. If you have made reservations, double check them. If you have reservations and are not going, PLEASE CANCEL THEM! We have riders going who can't get a room. Bard Boand and Terry Kumro are departing for Sturgis early. Current plan is for their early group to leave from the Egg Harbor Restaurant in Barrington at 8:00 AM on 4 August.

Activities Chairman. Brett Bacci reminded everyone of the June rides and solicited road captains for the few remaining rides that still need a road captain.

Meeting Place. With the rapid growth of our membership, the Board is looking at options for a larger meeting place. Ric Case is coordinating with O'Traina's to use their new banquet hall near Gilmer and Midlothian. Any changes will be announced at the next meeting.

NISRA. Chris Sychta and Brian S.. from NISRA, reminded us of the NISRA hosted picnic, for Top Cats and NISRA , to be held on June 27th in Langendorf Park, Barrington. Please let Rob Mann know if you will attend for headcount purposes.

Fall Charity Ride. Jim Heniff gave an update on this year's ride. The flyers are printed and ready for members to distrib-ute. Sandy vernon announced that this year's goal for each member is a $100.00 contribution. Help is still needed in a variety of positions. Volunteers please contact Jim, George, or 0J.

Board 2000. Rob Mann will be drafting the slate of Officers

and Board Members for the September ballot. If you have a nomination, contact Rob or anyone his committee; Brett Bacci, Sandy Vernon, or Virgo.

50/50. It was Dar Lunde's lucky night. She won the $80.00 and immediately went downstairs to the bar.

NEXT MEETING!! Our next meeting will be July 6, at 7:30 PM.

Board Meeting 06/01/99 Attendance. Board members present: Ric Case (President), George Lax (Vice President), Jim Irvine (Treasurer), Wayne Kirkpatrick (Secretary), Sandy Vernon (Director), Terry Kumro (Director), Carl Bender (Founder), Rob Mann (Past President), and Jordy Glazov, (Attorney.)

New Members Riders approved for membership included: John Fraccaro, Paul Roy, Bob Mueller, Dale Johnson, Ken Center and Dale Caudle.

Web Site. A proposal was received however, the proposer couldn't attend the meeting so the discussion will be postponed until the next Board meeting.

Board Meeting 06/08/99 Attendance. Ric Case, George Lax, Wayne Kirkpatrick, Carl Bender, Rob Mann, Terry Kumro, Sandy Vernon.

Ric Case informed the Board that he, Traveler, and Lizard will present an outline of a Road Captain / Group Riding seminar, for Board approval, to be offered to our members in the future.

The Board will decide at the next Board meeting, on a motion to reimburse the ROAR Publisher, $1,000.00 for publishing expenses.

Proposals for the Top Cats' web site will be reviewed at the next meeting.

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