Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes

Date/Time: July 17th, 2010, 1600 hrs

Location: Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales’ House

Members Present:

  • Leonard Cowan
  • Tommy and Shirley Dale
  • Dan and Tracie Fletcher
  • Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales
  • Mike and Brenda Gonzales
  • Arguel Harris
  • Kyle and Jessica Jasper
  • David and Corby McDermott
  • Ray Pyeatt
  • Don and PJ Reavis
  • John Roche
  • Richard and Betty Triolo

Guests Present:

  • Jessica Larkey

Meeting was called to order by John at 1710 hrs

Old Business:

  • The Treasurer and secretary reports where waived and not read, however Dave did report that our balance of $3666.15 was the same as last month, there has been no account activity.

New Business:

  • John welcomed everyone to the picnic celebrating the 10th year anniversary as a Blue Knights Chapter and thanked Gilbert and LaOna for hosting the event at their house. Including members and guests, there were over 25 people present. A great turn out for a super event and pictures are posted on our website.
  • A motion was made and seconded to donate $100 to John Foster, the LPD Officer that was injured in the line of duty. Motion passed. John also collected personal donations in the amount of $120 to go along with the chapter donation.
  • Dan reminded everyone that they will be receiving a ballot in the mail from the International Office for voting on International Officers very soon. He asked that each of us read what each person has to bring to the organization and vote accordingly. Please vote!!
  • Dave briefed everyone on the new website.

Announcements:

  • Law Dogs Memorial Poker Run – July 24th
  • Cops and Kids Poker Run – August 28th
  • MWRC Fall 2010 Conference – September 10th
  • The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 10th, at 1830, Bob’s Restaurant, Comanche, OK

Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes

Date/Time: June 21st, 2010, 1830 hrs

Location: Pizza Hunt, Lawton, OK

Members Present:
Russell and Nacy Baucom
Ron and Cassey Corcorran
Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales
Arguell Harris
Kyle Jasper
Dave McDermott
Don and PJ Reavis
John and Crystal Roche
Rick and Betty Triolo
Bret Yarbrough

Meeting was called to order by John Roche at 1844 hrs

Old Business:
• The Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.
• Spring MWRC Ride Report – Dave reported on the ride to St. Joseph, MO., and back, including the events that happened at the business meeting.
• Whitey gave a report on the “Gang Conference” that he attended in OKC. He stated that the Bandito’s are trying to increase their presence in the area and are cohering local riding clubs into joining. Be vigilant when riding, especially when alone and wearing your colors.
• Via an email, Dan stated that he would like to move the ride to Sanger, TX., to sometime in September, based on the heat of the summer coming up.
• Everyone discussed the upcoming cook out, on July 17th, 2010, at 4:00 PM, at Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales house. A sheet was passed around and where people signed up for a dish that they will bring. This will be published in a separate email to the chapter. The chapter will furnish the meat, purchased by Gilbert. He will be reimbursed after the purchase. Bring lawn chairs and your own drinks. If you plan on bringing kids, please let LaOna know, so she can plan games and such.

New Business:
• Southern Cruisers Riding Club, is sponsoring “Cruisin’ for St. Jude”, benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Ardmore Convention Center, Saturday, June 26th, registration started at 9:00 AM, first bike out at 10:00AM, last bike in at 2:00PM. $20 per person, $5 extra rider hand, POC is Jim (Hippie) Bondurant at 580-221-3795
• Local ride to benefit John Foster, Lawton PD Motorcycle officer that was injured when responding to a call when a vehicle pulled out in front of him. He was in stable condition in OKC as of this date. Ride will leave from Pro Team HD in Lawton on July 3rd. Registration started at 9:00AM thru 11:00AM. Last bike in at 3:00PM. There seemed to be a large interested in this ride and a few members stated that they plan on being there at 9:00AM to register. More info to follow as it is received.
• BK Oklahoma VIII is sponsoring at ride to benefit Chad Anthony, a law enforcement officer in Ardmore, OK., that was injured in a motorcycle accident. Ride will be on Sunday, July 11th. Registration begins at 9:00AM, first bike out at 10:00AM, at Longhorn Scooters, in Ardmore. POC is Kevin Woods at 580-504-7945 or James Bright at 580-277-9394.

Announcements:
• The next meeting will be held at Gilbert and LaOna’s house on Saturday, July 17th, at 4:00 PM

May 2010 Meeting Minutes
Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: May 10th, 2010, 1830 hrs
Location: Bob’s RestaurantAddress:, Placement on map is approximate
Comanche, OK

Members Present:
Ron and Cassey Corcorran
Dan and Tracie Fletcher
Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales
Mike Gullio
Dave McDermott
Don and PJ Reavis
John Roche
Raymond Stahl
Rick and Betty Triolo
Jimmy Williams

Guests Present:
Mike Davis
Jessica Larkey
Amanda Corcorran

Meeting was called to order by Jimmy Williams at 1914 hrs

Old Business:
• The Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.
• Muenster Ride Report – Gilbert told everyone about the wonderful day of fellowship, riding, and food that they had. He said it was very windy, but they made the best of it. While in Muenster, Texas, they were able to visit with other Blue Knights from Wichita Falls and Denton, Texas.
• Carlsbad Ride – Dave explained the events of this four day, 1244 mile ride to South West New Mexico. While there they visited the Carlsbad Caverns, Guadalupe Mountains National Park and while in Roswell they attended a custom car show, visited the city museum, and of course the alien museum, however no aliens were seen on the day they were there. Four bikes and eight people attended the ride
• Jimmy presented membership certificates to Ron Corcorran, Gilbert Gonzales, and Rick Trilio

New Business:
• John (Whitey) stated that he will be attending the Annual Gang Conference in Oklahoma City and that the main subject is “Motorcycle Gangs”. He will share some information with us when he returns.
• Jessica asked if anyone had a trailer that she could borrow to bring her bike back to Oklahoma from Texas.
• The General Tommy Franks, Freedom Ride and Poker Run will be on Saturday, May 29th, 2010. Jimmy plans on attending and will be the POC for the event. The poker run starts at ProTeam Harley Davidson at 0830 and last bike in will be at the Hobart Municipal Airport, Hobart, Oklahoma, at 1430. Cost is $35 for pre-registration or $45 the day off. This includes a chance to win a 2009 Crossbones FLSTSB Harley Davidson.

Announcements:
The next meeting will be held on Monday, June 14th, at 1830 hrs., at Los Tres Amigo Mexican Restaurant, 2002 E. Gore Blvd., Lawton OK. 580-250-0027

April 2010 Meeting Minutes
Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: April 10th, 2010, 6:30 P.M.
Location: Hong Kong Buffet, Lawton, OK

Members Present:
Russell Baucom
Leonard Cowan
Dan and Tracie Fletcher
Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales
Dave and Corby McDermott
Ray Pyeatt
Don Reavis
PJ Reavis

Meeting was called to order by Dave McDermott at 1905 hrs

Old Business:
• Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.
• It was decided that the cookout at Gilbert and LaOne’s will be on July 17th, 2010. More info will follow on how we will break down the food, but one suggestion was to do it like we did the last pot luck. The chapter will pay for the meat and everyone else will bring items.
• The Crime Stoppers event that was cancelled due to weather has been rescheduled to May 22nd, 2010, at 1830 at the Stevens County Fairgrounds. Contact Dan Fletcher for tickets.
• Dave went over the Carlsbad ride (May 6-9). The ride report will be provided at the next meeting.
• GermanFest Ride to Muenster, Texas – Everyone will meet at the Hop and Sack at 0900, Apr 24th, in Comanche, OK. It is located right in the middle of town on West side of the street.

New Business:
• Membership cards were passed out to members that were present. The rest will be mailed.
• Ray Pyeatt and Gilbert Gonzales received their new comer’s packets.
• Gilbert stated that the City of Walters will be having a Car Cruise and Carnival on June 19th, from 1000 to 1800. Everyone is invited and he looks forward to seeing some chapter participation.

Announcements:
The next meeting will be held on Monday, May 10th, 2010, at 1830, at Bob’s Restaurant, Refinery Road, Comanche, OK 73529, (580)439-5639

March 2010 Meeting Minutes
Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: March 11th, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
Location: Bob’s RestaurantAddress:, Placement on map is approximate
Comanche, OK

Members Present:
Ron and Cassey Corcorran
Dan and Tracie Fletcher
Gilbert and LaOna Gonzales
Dave and Corby McDermott
Don and PJ Reavis
Rick and Betty Triolo
Jimmy Williams
Brent Yarbrough (w/guest)

Meeting was called to order by Jimmy Williams at 1839 hrs

Old Business:
• Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.

New Business:
• Ron Corcorran presented Jimmy Williams on behalf of the Duncan FOP with a watch for retiring from the Duncan Police Department.
• Don Ray suggested two possible rides, one as a dinner ride to the “Old German Restaurant”, located in Choctaw, OK., and possibly a follow up ride in September 8-11 to the Oktoberfest in Choctaw.
Old German Restaurant – http://www.oldgermany.com/
Oktoberfest – http://www.choctawfestival.org/octoberfest.html
• Dave reported on his trip with Corby to German where they were welcomed by Germany XII with dinner and drinks.
• Dan stated that we should all get together for a possible ride to Singer, TX, sometime in April or May.
• It was discussed that we could possibly have a cookout this summer, maybe in July, at Gilbert’s and LaOna’s house on Lake Waurika.
• Dan welcomed everyone to come to an Crime Stoppers event at the Stephens County Fairgrounds on 20 March, at 18:00. Tickets are $15 each. Contact Dan direct if interested.

Announcements:
• The next meeting will be at Hong Kong Buffet, Lawton, OK, Saturday, 10 Apr, 18:30 hrs

February 2010 Meeting Minutes
Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: February 11th, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
Location: Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, Lawton, OK

Members Present:
Russell Baucom
Leonard and Lucy Cowan
Dan and Tracie Fletcher
Arguell Harris
Kyle and Jessica Jasper
Dave and Corby McDermott
Don and PJ Reavis
John Roche

Meeting was called to order by John Roche at 1843 hrs

Old Business:
• Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.
• Dan reported that he now has all the “ride surveys” returned to him and shared a few of the results. Top Events – Cookout, poker runs, dinning outs, and movies. Top Rides – All day ride, ½ day ride, and finally weekend rides. Dan told everyone that he will get all the results out to everyone via e-mail.
• Dan passed out a couple of proposals on what he, Mike Gullo, and Raymond Stahl came up with in regards to whether the chapter should purchase the patches and/or how they get them back when someone is no longer a member. It was unanimously decided that what every course we decided to take, it should only be towards the bottom rocker. It was also determined that the best way to go was changing the by-laws and having new members (and their spouses)with rockers sign a “Waiver” stating that the rocker was property of the club and would be returned when they departed. Dan will have a “legal” person look over the wording and give his report at the next meeting.
• John (Whitey) gave a report on the families that he and his wife assisted during the Christmas holidays from the $200 that was provided for the Angle Tree program. The Angle Tree program had ended at the mall and it was voted on by the officers that they use the money on two needed families with children. Only items for the children were purchased. The total bill was $238.44.

New Business:
• Dan stated that this year’s Muenster Texas Festival ride will be on April 24th. More details to follow.
• A motion was made, seconded, and passed that John be reimbursed in the about of $38.44. This was the amount that was overspent from the initial $200.00 that was provided for the families that we assisted during Christmas. Check #1071
• It was great to see a few new faces at the meeting. Present where Russell Baucom, Arguell Harris, and Jessica Jasper (along with their little one).

Announcements:
• The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 11th, at 1830, Bob’s Restaurant, Refinery Road & Refinery Rd, Comanche, OK 73529, (580) 439-5639 (see attached map)

January 2010 Meeting Minutes

Blue Knights – Oklahoma IV – Chapter Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: January 11th, 2009, 6:30 P.M.
Location: Jonny’s, Duncan, OK

Members Present:
Ronald and Cassey Corcorran
Dan and Tracie Fletcher
Gilbert and LaOna Gonzoles
Mike Gullo
Kyle Jasper
Dave and Corby McDermott
Don and PJ Reavis
Raymond Stahl
Jimmy Williams

Guests Present:
Mike Davis

Meeting was called to order by Jimmy Williams at 1922 hrs

Old Business:

* Treasurer and secretary reports where read and approved.
* Jimmy presented a set of chapter patches to Kyle as a gift from the chapter welcoming him home from her yearlong deployment to Iraq.
* Ron reported that the Duncan FOP, with this assistance of our $200 donation, was able to ensure that 20 children had a wonderful Christmas this year.
* Whitey was not available to give a report on the Christmas tree donation.
* Jimmy congratulated everyone on our current membership. We had 100% renewals from last year and we now have 20 dues paying members. We had 12 last year.
* Dan reported that he now has all the “ride surveys” returned to him. He will compile the information and report back to us on his findings.

New Business:

* A get well card was purchased and signed by everyone for Tommy Dale. Dave will mail it on Tuesday.
* Dave discussed the Carlsbad Caverns ride in May 2010. It was decided that the ride will take place from 6-9 May 2010, which is a Thursday thru Sunday. More info to follow, but start marking your calendars now and requesting vacation.
* Various rides were discussed, but one ride that everyone liked from last year was the ride to Muenster, Texas. Dan will be in charge of this ride again. Dan also stated that he would like to see the chapter ride to “Babes Restaurant” in Sanger, Texas, sometime in April.
* Mike suggested that the chapter put into its bylaws that the chapter pay for the bottom, Oklahoma IV rocker patch, that way when someone leaves the chapter we can get the patch back from them. There was lots of discussion on the matter. Dan stated that he will get with Raymond and Mike over the next few weeks and try and put something on paper to present back to the organization.

Announcements:

* The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 11th, at Don Jose Mexican Restaurant, 1831 NW Cache Rd, Lawton, OK‎ – (580) 354-9143‎, at 6:30 PM.