MOA #270 BMW RA #319
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BMW RIDERS OF WESTERN COLORADO Inc. 2019 Club Officers: Co-Presidents Paul Hughes 985-514-0096, Mary Hughes mary_hughes@live.com Vice President:Randy Schwartz 970-773-1961 randy.schwartz@hotmail.com Treasurer: Gary Campbell 970-210-2604 gcampbell44@yahoo.com Secretary/Editor: Jeff Smith 970-208-3930 rjspoa@yahoo.com BMW Riders of Western Colorado, P.O. Box 3271, Grand Junction CO 81502 On the web at; www.bmwridersofwco.com
BMW Club Events! • April Club Events • April 27, 2019 Saturday Moab Car show Meet at 9:00 at the Fruita Visitors Center depart 9:30 • May Club Events • May 2, 2019 Thursday meet at 6:00 pm at 357 Main St. Palisade for dinner and conversation • May, 18, 2019 Saturday meet at City Market 2770 US Highway 50 at 8:30, Kickstands up at 8:45 Ride to “Starvin Arvins” 204 Ute St. Delta Colorado for breakfast Nick Greear has made reservations for 9:30 followed by a business meeting. • June Club Events • June 1, 2019 Saturday Unknown Motorcycle Show, 10-3 Main St Palisade Meet at 8:30 at Berna B’s 2913 Patterson Road Unit #101 for breakfast before the show! • June 6, 2019 Thursday social has been moved to July 20 • June 15 2019 Saturday meet at Vega Lake Lodge for lunch and a business meeting details in May • July Club Events • July 4, 2019 Thursday Independence Day ride your motorcycle • July 20,2019 Business meeting Chris and Rob will plan a ride to Meeker details to come This will take the place of the June social.
Club stickers $2 each 3-$5 The hats are lost. They did not return from the Rally
• BMW Riders of Western Colorado on Facebook!! •Join our Club Facebook page, (you have to be a member of Facebook). Check it out: https:// www.facebook.com/pages/BMWRiders-of-Western-Colorado/ 256767474377500
Have you checked out the Club website? www.bmwridersofwco.com The membership list is there. The password is letmein
May 18, 2019 meet at City Market 2770 Hwy 50 at 8:30 kickstands up at 8:45 ride to Starving Arvins in Delta for breakfast followed by a short business meeting
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Minutes of the April 20, 2019 Business Meeting of the BMW Riders of Western Colorado, Inc. Mary’s Notes Old Business, Club pins were discussed no decision was made. Rally Report; Kerry indicated he could work more effectively as Rally Master without a committee. It was suggested that Gary make chili for Friday evening meal. Pulled pork with all the trimmings will be served on Saturday. Many suggested Christina source potato salad. Gary will take care of rally insurance. It was suggested Jeff send out a membership list so members could see who current members are. Jeff notes the membership list is on the website. The updated list is attached. Please note if you have not paid your dues.
Off Road Class After the meeting on April 20 Pat Jacques presented a two hour class on off-road riding. A large group of 24 enthusiastic attendees enjoyed the class. The club provided pizza and Grand Junction BMW provided beverages after the event. Thanks for the great event Pat!
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Application/Renewal for Membership and Name Tag Order Form BMW Riders of Western Colorado, MOA #270 RA #319 Name(s):_________________________________________________________ Mailing Address:___________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code:________________________________________________ Telephone Number:__________________________________________________ Email Address:______________________________________________________ Motorcycles:_______________________________________________________ MOA/RA Number:______________________________________________________ Other Associate members in family:______________________________________ Receive newsletter by email only?
Yes:____
No:____
Dues are $15.00 annually payable in January of each year. Make check payable to BMW Riders of Western Colorado.
Club Nametags!!
Member Nametags are available to Club Members for $5.00. Please complete this form and include payment for pins desired and “options” with your renewal. Nametags will include the club logo and the member’s name and office if an officer. Name on Pin:________________________________ Title:_______________________ Add $1 for Clutch Back (double stronger pin) Add $2 for Magnetic Back Name on Associates Pin:___________________________________ Add $1 for Clutch Back (double stronger pin) Add $2 for Magnetic Back Total included $15 renewal + $5 for each Pin + Options= ________________________ Where should we go to attend a rally this year? Are you thinking about proposing and planning a club ride? Please submit your date, route and other particulars and the club will get it in the newsletter and on the website and on our Facebook page.
Suggestions, complaints, or other comments?
Return to: BMW Riders of Western Colorado PO Box 3271, Grand Junction CO 81502
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MOA #270 BMW RA #319
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Moab Car Show April 26, 27, 28, 2019 Moab Utah The Moab car show is a spectacular display of creative restoration and hot rodding. Now in its 27th year, it is a Western Slope tradition. Put on by the Moab Rotary Club in the Moab town park it is great fun. . More info here; http://moabcarshow.org The Unknown Motorcycle Show Formerly known as the Western Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Show this display of all things motorcycle happens June 1 from 10-3 at 3rd and Main in Palisade Colorado. Info;https://www.westerncovintage.com
41st Annual Chief Joseph Rally June 27-30, 2019 Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, Oregon Early registration: March 1 through June 15 Includes 3 nights tent camping, showers, as well as dinner Friday and Saturday. BMWRO members - $55 Non-members - $70 Late registration at the Gate Includes 3 nights tent camping, showers, but no meals. A limited number of dinner tickets will be available at $15 per meal. BMWRO members - $45 Non-members - $60 To register or review details, please visit the BMW Riders of Oregon website: https://bmwro.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=301799&module_id=172743 April Rocks!Rocks! FLOODS! Watch out for distracted drivers, who continue to wreak havoc and destruction on our roads. Common road hazards include, gravel, ROCKS, frost, ICE, and MUD. Check for weather, construction delays and closures on state websites. Colorado road conditions are available at www.cotrip.org . Other nearby States can be checked while planning a trip to minimize delays and torn up roads. Utah road conditions can be checked at https://www.udot.utah.gov/main/f?p=100:pg: 0:::1:T,V:1673 , New Mexico at https://www.nmroads.com/mapIndex.html?# and Wyoming at http:// wyoroad.info/ Stay safe out there!
BMW Riders of Western Colorado POB 3271 Grand Junction CO 81502-3271