Northern California Voyagers
Ray Walls, President



Date:        January 18, 2003

Subject:    Minutes, January club meeting


The monthly meeting of the Northern California Voyagers was held at the Café Orleans in Modesto, California.  The following members were present:

Ray Walls, President
Don Brubaker, Vice-President and Activities Director
Wayne Bright, Treasurer
Bob Joyner, Secretary
John Adkins
Bob Hayes
Bryce Eichholz
Bob Webb

The following guest was also present:

Donald Younker  (Hopefully, soon to be a member)


The meeting was called to order at 12:40 pm

Old Business

Treasures report:  After a short discussion on finances with Wayne Bright, Ray Walls gave everyone an overview on the clubs financial situation.  As of this date, the club is financially sound and the books are available for inspection by any member.

Grand Tour up-date:  Bryce Eichholz explained interest in the Grand Tour 2003 is encouraging.  He related you don’t have to be a club member to participate, so spread the word.  This is also a fund raiser for the club so everyone one is encouraged to participate.

Activities Report:  Don Brubaker and Ray Walls went over the club activities for 2003.  Ray has posted the schedule for 2003 on the web site for everyone to examine and/or print out.  These events are more fun and meaningful when there is as much participation as possible.



January Club Meeting
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January 18th, 2003


New business


AVA Rally.  Ray Walls suggested a meeting be held on August 2, 2003, at the Café Orleans to discuss the up coming AVA Rally in Cody Wyoming.  The purpose of the meeting would be to coordinate travel to the event by the club members who are planning to attend.   

Joint campout.  Ray explained he has been in contact with the activities director for the Southern California Voyagers who had expressed interest in a joint campout.  Ray says some follow up needs to be done.  Don Brubaker said he would attempt to get in contact with the Southern California club and confirm the details.

Pin backs.  Bob Webb told everyone that he can obtain “pin backs” (device that holds decal type pins to clothing) for anyone who has had trouble with faulty or broken pin backs.  Bob also inquired where the previously appropriated pins and patches were made.  Ray Walls was not sure because Stu Bowen had made the arrangements for purchase.  Ray and Don will try to obtain the information.

C.B. channel.  Bob Joyner brought up the fact that on the last campout there was some confusion on what Citizen’s Band channel (CB) the riders were monitoring.  Apparently, not everyone was on the same page!  As a result, a vote was taken and Channel 12 was designated the un-official channel for any function the Northern California Voyager’s are participating in.

Miscellaneous.  Don Brubaker was the winner of the 50/50 drawing, walking away with $22.50.  

Next meeting.  The next club meeting will be held at the Café Orleans on February 22. 2003.  It is suggested that everyone be there at 11:45am.

President Ray Walls adjourned the meeting at 1:40 pm.