MOB NEWS
This page is
certainly not meant to substitute for your attendance at the monthly MOB
meetings or your participation in other lodge,
motorcycle related or MOB social events. It is intended to provide a medium to
communicate MOB news and activities to those that want to be informed. It is in
no way intended to be a complete compilation of all the MOB news. That could
only be accomplished if you were involved in everything. Keep an eye on the
event calendar, too!
If you feel
that something is news worthy, pass it on to me and I will attempt to get your
news posted. I will, however, take the liberty of censoring and making a
judgment as to whether it’s appropriate for our site.
Thanks,
Dick at
MOB50
July 11, 2010 MOB Meeting:
The annual bike show was a great success netting enough for the MOB to plan a donation of $3,500 to Hospice for Pediatric Care. We hope to make that presentation at the August MOB membership meeting.
The MOB voted to make a $100 donation to the North/South Run held by Dave and Bill from Kent City Lounge and Teasers. The proceeds from their ride will go to the Gimme 5 fund. Thanks Dave and Bill....
Muskegon Bike Time is this coming weekend, July 16 - 18. Riders will be leaving the lodge at 11ish on Saturday headed that way. See you there. We're camping there for the weekend....
The annual MOB summer party will be held at Jim and Marge Wahlfield's on Aug 7. BYOB and a dish to pass. Billy Dalton will be making music and there is room for camping. I'll post a flyer when I get one. Check the MOB BB at the lodge.
There will be a run from the BowTie on August 28 for M/S, see http://www.westmichiganbiker.com/localevents/msrun.jpg
The MOB voted to make a donation to the Susan B Conan benefit fund.
The Manistee Run is coming up on July 24. A few riders are going up. Check the board at the lodge.
Pat Morgan and I will be working on a member directory. Pat will be seeking permission to include your contact information.
Tom Grypma is putting together plans for a raffle, likely a deer rifle, to coincide with the Burn Camp Benefit Dance on Oct. 23, 2010. Last year our raffle for a shotgun combo was really successful.
Billy Dalton will be playing at the Fremont lodge on Aug. 14. It would be fun to visit our friends to the north....
Russ took the 50/50 for $66.00.
The report card program for the kids wrapped up with a drawing for a $150.00 gift card to the Great Wolf Lodge was won by Andrea Crapsey.
The meeting was adjourned with some riders heading for the Driftwood.....
The Youth Club Report will no longer be presented at the general meetings, in an effort to shorten the meeting duration in the warm weather months.
A $5 fine will be enforced during the meetings for cell phones ringing.
Ken Reda is organizing a group to ride to Mt. Pleasant on June 4 for the "Rev It Up" event. Contact Ken if you can participate in this Friday event.
The Tricounty Eagle Riders are having a ride to benefit the Sand Lake Elementary School Playground on June 5. Registration at 9:30am. Bikes out at 11. Get details at http://tceagleriders.com/calendar.html
A herd of MOB riders will be leaving from the lodge at 9am, May 15 to attend the Burn Survivor Car and Bike Show at 5th 3rd Ball park. http://www.burnsurvivorcarshow.com/flyer/2010%20Flier.pdf
Tom Plaska from the Rockford post of the American Legion has joined us and let us know about several events of the summer at the Rockford post.
The Rockford post of the American Legion has invited us to ride with them on their dinner rides on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays. A list of their events will be posted on the MOB bulletin board.
The Rockford post of the American Legion is hosting a Poker Run on June 19. All are invited, they've purchased an open license.
An event on July 3rd will welcome and pay tribute to Vietnam vets. http://www.wgvu.org/lzmichigan/rally.cfm
The Youth group is having a barn dance on Saturday, May 22 at 4pm in the cart barn. Open to all. Let's support the kids.
The motto contest was won by Joe Arbanas with "Riding together, making Kids our destination". Thank you Joe!
February 5, 2011 has been set for the next Black and Blue Ball.
The incentive drawing chose Ron Oak and Skip Hutting.
Pat Morgan took the 50/50 and donated $50 to the Bike Show.
May 15 Mooseheart, Blessing of the Bikes, May 16 at Baldwin
Don't forget the Swap meet and party at Kent City Lounge of May 23. The MOB will be selling shirts and Cookbooks.
The Easter Party was a huge success. More than 220 kids attended. The bike raffle raised $460.
Joe and Rob are vacating their positions on the board for Jim Wirtz and Skip Hutting to take their seats. Their pictures will be posted as soon as I can catch them.
We presented a check for $4,000 to the Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding...proceeds from the Black and Blue Ball and the Golf Club Raffle.
A Bake Sale was held after the meeting. Proceeds will go to the Kids Report Card fund.
There will be a Bike Show at Fifth Third Ball Park to benefit the Kids and Burn Camp on Saturday, May 15, 9am - 2pm. I will post links as I get them. It would be nice if we could support this. More talk at the May meeting....
Don't forget the Burn Camp ride escort on June 20. More to come on this also........
The new meeting incentive started, with Jerry Horvath and Billy Rohloff being drawn.
We will be starting to enforce a $5 fine for cell phone interruptions at the May meeting.
Jim Wirtz took the 50/50. Thank you Jim, for donating a portion to the annual Bike Run.
Start planning for a MOB run to Harrison, Evart and Reed City on Saturday of Memorial day weekend. Several members made the run last Labor day.
April 25 is the Holland Blessing of the Bikes.
There was a discussion on possibly moving the meeting time forward by an hour for the summer riding months. The decision was made to leave it at 1pm, as normal, for now....
Don't forget the May 23 Flea Market and party at Kent City. The MOB will have a booth with cookbooks and clothing.
The Cub Scouts will be doing a Pig Roast on Friday, April 16 at 6pm.
Here's the link to West Michigan Biker that I mentioned... http://www.westmichiganbiker.com/
See you soon....Ride Safe!
Stop in the lodge at 6pm on April 2 and help us stuff the Easter Eggs for the kids Easter party.
Saturday, April 3 is the kids Easter Party
There will be bikes to assemble prior to the party, but I never did hear
exactly when we would gather
A new meeting incentive has been installed starting next month. Attend the next meeting for more info and a chance...
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Nominations for officers were closed with no one opposing any seat. This
allowed the club to vote to install the nominees as officers with
Officers for next year are
The youth club is having a barn dance on May 22 and could use volunteers.
Jerry Snyder won the 50/50 and donated a major portion back for the Bike Show.
Sean Smith missed out on the incentive for his absence.
The Golf Club raffle will be drawn at the April 11 meeting. Tickets need to be turned in by April 1.
February 14, 2010 MOB Meeting
On March 4 & 5, Pat and Georgean will attend the Moose Convention in Frankenmuth where they will present a check from the MOB in the amount of $2,500 to benefit Mooseheart.
The Annual MOB Bike Show date has been moved forward to June 12 in order to not conflict with other local activities. The annual North/South Run being one that also benefits the kids at Mooseheart.
The Easter Party is scheduled of April 3. Sponsored by the MOB and chaired by Shelly and Brian. Volunteers are needed to stuff eggs on Friday before and help at the party.
Go to www.onestopinc.com to see what is available from our shirt supplier. Special orders have to be made thru Dick at MOB50.
The Black and Blue ball was a huge success. The numbers are still being tallied. The band, OTC, donated their evening to the cause.
The Golf Club raffle tickets are selling well. If you haven't picked up your packet see Pat Morgan. The set and bag are Calloway brand worth well over $2,000. You could be a $5.00 raffle ticket away from being a scratch golfer. And the MOB member that sells the winning ticket gets $100.00.
We're going to start up the monthly dinner rides again, likely in March. And you're likely to be taking your cage. More details at the March MOB meeting.
The Kent City Lounge will be holding their 1st Outdoor Swap Meet on Sunday May 23. The MOB will be there with shirts and cookbooks. Spaces will be free. First come, first served. See West Michigan Biker page for flyer.
Rich Anderson missed the meeting incentive by his absence.
Bob Beardsley won the 50/50.
The vote to amend the MOB by-laws was held. The amendment passed removing the two year term limit for board members. The proposal now goes to the Lodge board where it is expected to be approved.
January 10, 2010
A discussion was held at the membership meeting about possibly changing the club by-laws to remove board of officer term limited. As required by lodge rules, additional discussion will be held at the February meeting prior to a vote by the membership. This vote affects article 6, section 2 by removing term limits. These by-laws are on the MOB webpage Click here.
There will be a benefit for Baby Ethan on January 23. Flyer on lodge bulletin. The MOB donated $100.00.
January 17, MOB/Legion Breakfast
February 6 is the Elk roast at the Dorr lodge. Get there early. Steaks go fast!
Nominations for board elections is open. Consider running or nominating a candidate.
The Mooseheart Blessing Of The Bikes is on May 15.
The Legion has donated $50 to this years MOB Charity Ride and Show.
We need volunteers for the Bike Show Committee.
The Golf Club raffle is scheduled for the April 11th meeting.
Tim Gardner, Tom Grypma, Skip Hutting and Mike McKay will co-chair the Bike Show committee.
The Black and Blue Ball will be held in the social quarters. Coming February 13.
Roger Donovan donated 50/50.
Jim Wahlfield donated his meeting incentive.
Remember to attend the membership meetings....this is your club!
The MOB Christmas party was a huge success. In addition, members were in the holiday mood, donating most of the door prizes to our local charities.
We have Christmas wreaths for sale. As of this writing, we have a ton of them left. The price has been reduced to $20 each. If you paid more see Pat M. for a rebate.
We have 3 new MOB members. Those wishing to get on our email list should send a request to me using the link to Dick at MOB50.
Reminder that our 2010 Bike Show is scheduled for June 26, 2010.
We are working on the Golf Club Raffle to be drawn at the April 11 Membership meeting.
The April 11 meeting will also be the election of new club officers.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with their elves will be at the Dec. 20 breakfast.
We have another order of cookbooks for sale. Flyers will go out to promote them.
I am working on a special order for MOB shirts. Contact me if you are interested.
We're on track with the planning for the Feb. 13 Black and Blue Ball. The event will start at 7pm with the band playing at 8pm.
The MOB is now 122 members strong. Congrat's.
The decision by the MOB, to purchase 6 bar stools for the lodge was reversed at the 12/13 meeting. The money will be redirected to kids in need of Christmas presents.
Members Tim & Stacie Peterson would like to invite you to dispose of your unwanted motorcycle clothing by contacting the Cedar Chest at (616) 696-3876. Perhaps make a little extra holiday money.
Skip won the 50/50 and donated back to the Burn camp.
Rob took the final monthly calendar raffle.
Jan was present to win the meeting incentive.
Have a safe and happy Holiday Season! Merry Christmas to all our MOB friends!.......
November 8, 2009 - MOB Meeting:
We'll have a set of Golf Clubs for the raffle to be given away at the Black and Blue Ball on Feb.13, 2010.
The MOB presented a check for $2,500 to Camp Manitoulin for the Kids Burn Camp raised at our benefit on Oct. 24.
The MOB membership Christmas party will be on Dec. 5 for members and their spouses.
MOB elections will be coming up at the April 11, 2010 meeting. Please consider running for the board or volunteering for a committee.
The Lodge is in need to replace our aging bar stools. The MOB made a donation to buy 6.
The MOB and the Legion will be serving breakfast for the MOB membership on Sunday, January 17. MOB members will eat free.
Dick & Karen's daughter won the calendar raffle for November.
Russ took the meeting incentive drawing for $50.
The MOB rode to the Equest Center for pictures after the meeting.
October 11,2009 - MOB meeting:
The Black and Blue Ball is scheduled for Feb. 13, 2010. The band O.T.C. is scheduled to play.
The MOB cooks breakfast on the 3rd Sunday of the month. Oct. 18, 9 - 11am. This month is covered. Volunteers needed for future dates.
The MOB dinner ride scheduled for 10/29 will go to the Rouge River Tavern in downtown Rockford, rather than the Grattan Bar. Leave the lodge at 6pm or meet us in Rockford at 6:30pm.
The Donation for the Oct. 24 Burn Benefit will be $5.00 per person.
Riley's Rendezvous Tavern in Walhalla will be hosting a Color Tour Ride on 10/17. I have no further info...
There will be a benefit for Rachael Nemmers on November 13, at Club 131 in the Delta Plex. Doors open at 6pm. Donation $5.00, 5 - 7 bands will be playing.
The Youth Club breakfast went well and will continue on the 1st Sunday of the month. They need adult volunteer cooks.
Georgia Beardsley took the 50/50.
Skip Hutting was the lucky Calendar winner.
Terry Castle wasn't the winner of the meeting incentive. You have to be present to win. It goes up every month!
Pat announced that there will be a MOB Christmas party on Dec. 5. Put that on your calendar.
The Equest Center is in need of equestrian related donations.
September 13,
2009 – MOB meeting:
We’ll be holding a raffle for a Remington model 870 shotgun combo/ 12 gauge/slug barrel. Drawing should be held at the Oct. 24 Dance to benefit burn camp.
Saturday, Oct. 24 is the date reserved for the MOB dance to benefit the burn camp at Manitolin. Hal Beverage will provide the music. We expect the donation at the door to be $5.00.
The annual Dorr run to benefit MooseHeart is Sept. 19. (erroneously listed as Oct. 19)The MOB has been asked to help block as they will ride as a group. If you would like to help out, identify yourself to a Dorr rider as a blocker. The MOB will leave from lodge 50 at 9am heading for Dorr.
We have approximately 140 MOB cookbooks left for sale. They would make really good Christmas presents. Buy several before they run out…$10.00. They’re available at the lodge or any member.
The MOB has voted to be a major contributor for the purchase of a defibrillator for the lodge. Our V.P. is making arrangements for the purchase.
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 has been set aside for the MOB’s BLACK & BLUE BALL, held to benefit the Rockford Equest Center.
Sept. 24 dinner ride will go to Elmo’s in Trufant. Meet at the lodge at 6pm for a ride and 7pm dinner. If you can’t make the ride drive on up to Trufant for dinner.
Oct. 29 dinner ride will go to the Grattan Bar for a 7pm dinner. Weather permitting ride from the lodge or drive your cage to Grattan for a 7pm dinner.
Saturday and Sunday weekend rides meet at the lodge at 1pm. If someone shows up, decide where to go and have fun.
Oct. 11 at 1pm is the next MOB meeting.
Oct.18 is the third Sunday of October and time for the MOB to start cooking breakfast again. Served 9am to 11am. Volunteers needed. All proceeds are donated as MOB donations.
Word is, there is a worthy ride sponsored by Teasers on Oct. 3. If you have info or a flyer get it to me for posting and see it on the webpage.
Oct. 10 Kent City has a ride leaving at 10am headed for a bike show in Bath, MI. If you have info or a flyer get it to me for posting and see it on the webpage.
