May 2017 meeting was held on the 3rd at the Legion in Orleans, starting at 715. There were 5 members and 5 officers present
Secretary and Treasurers reports were read and accepted.
Scholarships:
We only received 9 applications and 1 was not complete so we gave them to the remaining 8 applicants: Lake Region– Taylor Lawson, Margo Foster, Carly Boudreau, Savannah Glodgett, Katherine Whipple North Country– Katie Goulet, Thomas Maple
LI– Talon Pace
Holly will notify the students and Gabrielle will notify the schools Harley Raffle
Green Mountain Harley provided us with a price of $14500 ($500 more then last year). It was discussed, Phil moved and Mike 2nd to accept. Jason will let them know and get it ordered.
Discussion on band/DJ options was had. Decided to try to find a band, use DJ as last option. Jason & Gabrielle will try to check out Raized on the Radio (Old Nomad band) and report back. Phil will check to see if his brother has any suggestions.
Looking for raffle items again– electric bike was offered as an idea
Decided to give $50 to the ticket holder drawn right before we do the 2nd change raffles.
Still give $250 for 2nd place and the bike for 1st. Donnie moved, Casey 2nd.
Toy Run
Mike said parade permit is in order. Will contact Caulkins for port-a-lets Clarance confirmed with Michelle Barton she is in for doing food again. Jason confirmed Combat Vets will help with road dogs if needed.
Will give water away for donation to get rid of it.
Joe will work on Poster and T-Shirt ideas for the next meeting
Misc
We purchased a computer for UVM use on Amazon for $370.99 with tax.
Discussed what a quorum would mean to determine if we can hold a meeting and vote. Decided there must be 3 members and 4 officers present. Mike moved, Phil 2nd.
Will make a trip to the Vets home on July 10th with our annual donation and quilts.
Meeting Adjourned at 845

