Here are some of the decisions that were made during the meeting last night.
1) The club logo, which is a close replica of the original club logo from 20 to 25 years ago, is going to be slightly altered. Instead of just "East Texas", a BMW logo, and "Plus", we will try to add "Motorcycle Club". We are then going to make some laminated 3" stickers. Dues-paying club members will get one for free. We will also investigate putting the image on a banner, similar to what the club had years ago.
2) The Texas National Picnic (3rd Annual) will again be held on the 3rd Saturday of May at Love's Lookout, north of Jacksonville on US 69, and we will probably stick with that date into the future. If the club stickers go well, we are going to make some TNP stickers to give out as folks arrive at the picnic, suitable for a pannier, helmet, or birthday gift. The proposed number ranged from 50 to 75 to maybe 100. The first year we had 25 attendees and last year we had 70. It would give folks a memento and maybe help promote the event as people in other parts of Texas and other states see the sticker.
3) The next club meet is being moved from January 1st (the first Thursday) to January 15th. This is a one-time thing. We will resume meeting on the 1st Thursday in February.
4) Speaking of dues, club dues are $10 a year for an individual & $15 a year for a family. This is strictly voluntary; you can attend meetings and events and not pay dues and no one will say a word, we don't take roll of paid members. However, when folks contribute dues, it lets us have some walking around money and do things for the club - like make stickers and a banner. Contact any officer (Jeff, Mark, Rick, or me), or come to a meeting to pay dues.
If you have any questions or ideas for the club, please don't hesitate to contact me.