Attendance: 20

County report-Secretary resignation announced. Melanie Vincent to move to Committee of Bike Nite Coordinator. Melanie is joined by Bill Landry. Both open to help & suggestion, as the “go to” persons.

Introduction of responsibilities for Secretary, Treasurer & Area Rep., handouts given to those of interest.

Newsletter-deadline Dec 5^{th, open to anyone to submit an article. All encouraged to participate. Suggestion of writing a “letter to the editor”.}

Kent (state printer) needs contact person/# per event. Changing contact # on poster for Bike Nite to Bill’s info.

Account balance $XXXX.XX. Bike Nite payout for 11/7/08 $XXX.XX. No other activity.

Bike Nite-Motion to use toy run money (gift card $40) for Warden’s toy drive. Along with toy run money, we will contribute $60 from the December Bike Night profits (if any). 2nded. Passed unanimous. Wish list at Warden’s or contact Melanie for info.

T-shirt & flag-Josh needs suggestions! Deadline for flag ideas will be Jan. 25th meeting. Will discuss t-shirt deadline at Jan. meeting.

Reminder that Wreaths Across America event Dec. 7th. Ceremony from 5:30-6:15pm in Lewiston. Wreaths are $15/each, to be placed at Arlington Cemetery.

Website- 400-500 hits/mth.

Business cards- Tamaya has updated them for anyone that needs some.

Jim Ries- is new Newsletter Editor, ubmeditor@yahoo.com

MMPAC Report- 4 Androscoggin members attended 11.16 meeting.

*PAC is only political organization in ME. registered with the Ethics committee.

*Of 98,000 motorcycle endorsements in Me., only 46,000 registered bikes, and only 3,000 U.B.M members

****Helmet Bill & non triggering traffic lights on the table for discussion****

Motto of “let those who ride decide” is overused. Need to promote more “Education not Legislation”. ME is 1 of 5 states that requires education to obtain an endorsement.

Please email Eric Fuller efull@megalink.net regarding any political issues/concerns: He is our “voice” from MMPAC.

What can we do about Helmet bill?...GET MORE MEMBERS!! Our strength is in our numbers!

Next MMPAC meeting is Jan. 11th (promptly) 1-3pm in Brewer. Contact Tamaya for more info if you are interested in going.

(12:30 break-20 minutes)

Area Rep-Fred Lapoint resignation, 1 position open. Russ Hart and Wachian Welch, nominated and 2nded. Discussion, motion to table vote till Dec. meeting w/secret ballot. 2nded. Passed.

Secretary- position open. Sue Chamness nominated and 2nded. Passed.

Reminders: Sept is the only Full E-board meeting (all members have a vote). Always be mindful of “unforeseen circumstances” before speaking, acting and typing.

Old Member Files-Distribution of “inactive” members list,1 page to each Area Rep in attendance for service.

Pg 1-Crash Pg 5-Russ

Pg 2-Tamaya Pg 6-Bill

Pg 3-Sue Pg 7-Brian

Pg 4-Heather Pg 8-Josh

Little Dan’s- closing on Sundays. Next meeting at Rack-M-Up? 1st choice confirmed. (American Legion was 2nd choice & Fast Breaks was 3rd choice.

Bike Nite- January, will be 2nd Friday (Jan 9th) due to the New Year holiday. Menu is Chili, Chowder or Stew “Cookoff”. Prizes for the best! Contact Melanie or Bill with any questions.

Event Bulletin: Read

Motion to adjourn. 2nded. Passed.