The monthly meeting was called to order with prayer and a devotional by Dave. There were 12 people present.

The Secretary’s minutes were read by Fran.  Don made a motion to accept and Dave 2nd the motion.   All were in favor.

The Treasurer’s minutes were read by Marilyn.  Paul made a motion to accept and Charlie 2nd the motion.  All were in favor.

Old Business
Polar Bear Ride   We had a good showing.  We had 58 bikes and 67 people there.  

New Business
Election of Officers

Since only one person was nominated for each position an election by acclamation was conducted.

Secretary  Fran Patrick  Paul made a motion to elect by acclamation and 2nd by Charlie.  All were in favor

Treasurer  Marilyn Schaub  Don made a motion to elect by acclamation and 2nd by Paul.  All were in favor.

Chaplin  George Beardon  Charlie made a motion to elect by acclamation and 2nd by Dave.  All were in favor.

Vice- President  Charlie Mattson  Paul made a motion to elect by acclamation and 2nd by John.  All were in favor.

President  John Schuab Dave made the motion to elect by acclamation and 2nd by Charlie.  All were in favor.

Safety Seminar  There will be a safety seminar on Mar 3 at the Burean Bible Church from 10:00a.m until 4:00 p.m.

Ruths will be having their monthly meeting Feb 22 at Mels Diner at 11:30a.m.

International RRJ is having financial needs.  If possible, it would help if you could send in some money individually.

RRJ Days of Praise Rally is in Sept.  If you need to hold a room, send in your application along with a deposit to Sally.

Mid America Bike Rally is being held in Hot Springs in May.  Chapter 74 has agreed to do the parking but need help.  They are being allowed to keep all the proceeds which they have elected to send to International.  If you can help please let Bill know.

Paul made a motion to close the meeting John 2nd the motion.  All were in favor.   Dave closed the meeting with prayer.

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Our 2012 Polar Bear Run, which we held on December 31, 2011, was simply beautiful. The weather, the Spirit, the fellowship and the food were all perfect. 

We were blessed to have 58 bikes (or trikes) and 71 people participate. The group met for coffee and fellowship starting at around 9 am, under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50′s. 

We left for our ride at 10:30 am as the temps reached into the 60′s. We had a beautiful sunny ride up 5 to Gainsville, MO, then across 160 and back to Mountain Home on 201. We got back at 12:30 just in time for hot dogs, chili, and all sorts of chips and goodies from the many wonderful cooks of RRJ 24.

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We gave away many door prizes, filled up on apple cider and told many tails of other rides in snow and ice and such. But today was perfect. And the best was that many bikes and trikes were blessed for the new year, thanks to Chaplain George and his willing assistants Dave and Gregory.

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Many, many thanks to all of our guests and all of the Chapter 24 members who honored the Lord on this beautiful day.

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See all of the pictures in our gallery.

RRJ Chapter 24
December 15th, 2011

Meeting notes

Dave opened with a devotion and prayer

Secretary’s report read, motion to approve made by Charlie M and 2nd by Don

Treasury’s report read, motion to approve made by Charlie R 2nd by Burke

Old Business

Reviewed Polar Bear Ride plans

Discussed the chapter Christmas get together

New Business

RUTHS meeting set for 1/11/12 at Chen’s at noon.

Motion made to close meeting made by Dave and 2nd by Charlie M.

Warren, Chief of Police Carry Manuel and Lt. Eric Neal

On Wednesday, December 14, 2011, Warren and John presented Mountain Home Chief of Police Carry Manuel and police Lt. Eric Neal with certificates of appreciation for their help in securing the use of the Mountain Home police motor cycle for the Agility Demonstration at this year’s Back Pack Ride.

Sgt Kevin Litty and Patrol Officer Rodney Villiger were issued certificates of appreciation but could not attend the presentation ceremony.

November 18th, 2011
Chapter meeting notes

George opened with prayer and a devotional.

Secretary’s notes read and a motion to approve was made by Diana, 2nd by Don

Treasurer’s report read and a motion to approve was made by Charlie and 2nd by Darlene

Old Business

Polar Bear Ride. The R.U.T.H.S. ladies will handle sign up, bar/pin sales and hand out drawing tickets. Warren and Paul will be making the chilies. Lois will be handling the baking. Warren will be posting the event on the KTLO Tradin Post, Warren will check with Al LaMonica about having it placed on channel 19. John is going to see about putting it in the paper. Bill, George and John will be handling the Bike Blessings at the ride. Please see Warren if you have a new item that you think we can use for the door prizes. John is going to check if the Serenity House can use the left over food, if not Warren will check with the Salvation Army. We need to be at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility at 9 AM to prepare. Sign up starts at 10 AM, kickstands up at 10:30 AM Food served at Noon. The ride length will depend on the weather.

Certificates of appreciation ready for hand out. We will try to have the Mountain Home Police officers receiving them to stop at the Polar Bear Ride to hand them out and have pictures taken.

A reminder that the chapter Christmas pot luck is 6 PM December 17th at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility.

The next RUTHS meeting will be at 10 AM 11/30/11 at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility

The local ABATE chapter will have their annual “Toys for Tots” ride November 20th. Staging on the city square, lining up at noon, kickstands up at 1 PM. Entry fee is $10.00 or a unwrapped toy of at least $10.00.

New Business

Election nominations were held. Un apposed nominations for the offices were John Schaub for President, Charles Mattison for Vise President, Fran Patrick for Secretary, Marilyn Schaub for Treasurer and George Bearden for Chaplin.

Motion to close the meeting was made by Darlene and 2nd by Don.

George closed with prayer and a reading from the Bible.

Meeting notes

George opened with prayer

Secretary’s report read, motion to approve made by Diana, 2^nd by Charlie

Treasury’s report read, motion to approve made by Darlene, 2^nd by Fran

Old Business

Kettle Korn sales netted the chapter $533.11. Marilyn will check with Wal-Mart for a April 2012 date.

Polar Bear Ride, December 31^st at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility. Warren will purchase needed items and present receipts for reimbursement. Lois will oversee the baking of brownies and cornbread. RUTHS will cover signup, pin and bar sales and raffle tickets. We can use some new or VERY lightly used items for the raffle. John, Bill and George will cover the bike blessings. Charlie M will decide the ride route based on the weather.

Elections, nominations are made in December, voting in January and new officers installed in February.

Certificates of appreciations, john made up some very nice ones. Once signed, they will be presented to those that assisted us at the Back Pak Ride.

2012 Events

New Business

Chapter Christmas Fellowship dinner December 17^th at 6 PM at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility.

RUTHS meeting will be noon, November 9^th, at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility. Pizza will be ordered in.

Men’s Breakfast 8:30 November 5^th at the Berean Christian Fellowship facility. A lunch ride will be made afterwards weather permitting.

Motion to Close made by Charlie M, 2^nd by Don.

John closed with Prayer

FREE RIDE – Everyone Welcome
START THE YEAR RIGHT
BIKE BLESSING

Polar Bear Ride

Saturday, December 31, 2011

10:00 AM Assemble at College Station
1560 College St., Mountain Home (map)

10:30 AM Stands up! – Route determined by conditions

12:00 Noon Return to College Station for Bike Blessing
Chile, Hot Dogs, Coffee, Soft Drinks FREE

Polar Bear Pins – $6.00

Year Bars – $2.00

Bike Blessing badge – FREE

Berean Christian Fellowship and Bible Study
Beside the College Station & Deli
1560 College Street, Mountain Home, AR

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September 15^th Meeting Notes

John opened with a devotion and prayer

Secretary’s minutes read, motion to approve made by Darlene, 2^nd by Charlie M.

Treasure’s report read, motion to approve made by Fran, 2^nd by Diana.

Old Business

Polar bear Ride, December 31^st. John will make a new flyer. Lois will head the baking of items needed. Darlene will contact Suddenlink for advertising; Warren will contact Al LaMonica for advertising on channel 19. R.U.T.H.S. will handle sign in and sales of pins and bars. We are looking for some very very lightly used or new items that we can use for door prizes.

Next R.U.T.H.S. meeting will be September 21^st at noon at Mel’s.

Kettle Korn sales are set for October 14^th and 15^th, Friday and Saturday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Help is needed for both days. This is our fund raiser to replenish our treasury.

Bridge Bash, September 24^th. Meet at the east end of the Rainbow Bridge at 8 AM.

New Business

Ozark Circle of Hope has asked us to do security and parking for the dog show on October 1^st. We will meet with them the Friday evening before at 6:30 for instruction.

Motion was made by Diana to purchase a case of Bibles, 2^nd by Marilyn. Unanimous vote.

Events to be aware of for 2012. January, officer elections, June, Son Rise Ride – June, Red/White/Blue at the fair grounds, July – Back Pak Ride, August – M/M/M in Mountain View, September – International Rally at Fredericktown.

October 9^th is a Bikers Sunday at Fredericktown, MO.

Motion to close the meeting made by Marilyn, 2^nd by Charlie R. Unanimous vote.

George closed with prayer