Secretary ~ Eric Eads

I am starting to get a bit excited. I can see the end of winter in another 6-8 weeks.  I  

 have been buying oil and filters in preparation. It seems to help with the winter blahs.

We have wrapped up the seminar for 2025. The new motel was nice and very clean. The two proposed by-laws passed and both people running as new board members Gina Berg and Dan "Tiny" Patterson, were elected. All of the current Board Members were reelected. Tiny will take over for Tim as Sgt at Arms. Kim Maclennan will take over as the products person and was voted as a Trustee per the by-laws. Pam and George Fischer retired from the board after years of planning the Seminar and Field Meet. We wish them well in their retirement.
 

Merry will take over as Event Planner in the future for the Field Meet and Seminar. She will do a fine job in that position.
Sally stepped down from the Board to pursue other interests. We appreciate all her years as Products Agent and wish her well in her retirement.
Thanks to everyone who showed up in Flint at the Seminar, and donated items. Thanks to Sweet Johnny Knox for entertaining us, and all the guest speakers who kept us informed on the latest, in the motorcycle world. Also, thanks to American Income Life for their generous donation.

  I have just been informed that the Pizza and Pop which was scheduled for April has once again been cancelled due to the legislators being on break. There are some things we have no control over. When our elected officials show up for work it is out of our hands. Sorry for the confusion.

  I have Field Meet tickets available if you want the early bird special. If you are not camping at the Field Meet and are staying at a motel, I would recommend getting your room now.

  There is talk of abolishing the TSA. This government agency was created after Sept 11th to increase security at airports. Their budget is 12 billion a year. It is thought the private sector would be more efficient and cost effective.

  Shortly after being sworn in, President Trump signed an executive order that removed federal vehicle electric mandates. This will allow the free market and consumers to decide which vehicle is right for them.

   KTM Motorcycles has stated they are insolvent, and their days may be numbered. They are currently not producing any motorcycles due to a glut of inventory at the dealerships, and production workers have been laid off. They have stated they can remain in business till August under the current circumstances.

  Indian has introduced new models for 2025 including the Sports Chief RT and the Super Chief Dark Horse.

  Harley Davidson has revamped 6 of its current models, and introduced the new Street Glide Ultra, and the Pan Am 1250 ST

  Hawaii has just introduced a bill that would require all operators of motorcycles and their passengers to wear a helmet. Hawaii has also introduced a bill that would strengthen anti-noise laws and penalties on motorcycles and scooters.

  A proposed bill in New Jersey would allow certain veterans to waive the road test. Another bill in New Jersey would require passengers to be at least 10 years of age.

  Those big wind turbines you see popping up all over the place are not petroleum free. They require an average of 80 gallons of oil in a reservoir to lubricate the turbines.

  I don't normally recommend repair establishments, but I needed a seat repair and had zero luck finding a shop that recovered motorcycle seats. If you need a seat recovered or repaired, try 4 Aces Top and Trim in Elkhart Indiana. They did an excellent job and their price was good. Ph 574-293-8711

  Awareness donations came from Tiffany Parker and Carol Loeblien. Gary Kopta became a Sustaining Member again in 2025. Thanks to all for your support!

Ride defensively!