Meeting Minutes

February 2024 meeting held at Decatur Public Library 5:30pm

The meeting was an officers meeting. (President) Matt Rueff, (Vice President) Chris Merli, (Treasurer) Gene Fruit, (Communications Coordinator) Sam Hughes, (Secretary) Nancy Rem
discussed upcoming issues. Bonnie Rueff was also in attendance.

Sam will contact Illinois Ride Guide about our ad for the Arthur 2024 Ride. Gene made a motions and Matt seconded to spend a total of $360 ($260 for the ad plus $100 for membership) for September 21st, 2024 Arthur Ride. no opposition.

Chris shared an update on the Arthur Ride. The community room is reserved for Saturday September 21st, 2024. Springfield Bike Club will advertise for the Arthur Ride.

Matt shared that he, Sam, Nicole are going to the Civic Center for the Jasper Street Project.

Gene shared that the club has approximately $18,000 in the club bank accounts.

Discussion was held about our previous expenses. Gene will work on a 2024 budget proposal based on the 2023 expenses and revenues. This will be presented at a future meeting.

Discussion was held on the future of the bike club trailer. Matt wanted to increase our yearly donation to the people who are storing it.

Gene shared that the Decatur Post Office box was costing $176 per year. Nancy volunteered to check with Mt. Zion PO and Elwin PO for their prices. Bonnie said she would check with Macon PO for prices.

Matt shared that the club needs to access the condition of the bike repair stations that the club has purchased for use in Decatur, Illinois (Nelson Park, Rock Springs, Greendell), and Arthur, Illinois.

The 2024 schedule for Bike Club meetings.

March 11
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
April 8
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
May 13
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
June 17
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
July 8
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
August 12
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library
September 9
5:30PM A.E. Madden Auditorium Decatur Public Library
October 14
5:30PM A.E. Staley Conference Room Decatur Public Library

Meeting adjourned at about 6:30 pm