General Meeting Minutes:  July 19, 2008 12:00 PM at Bethel Church   

Present:  Peggy Littrell, Dwayne Edwards, Sandra and Ken Duff, Tom and Bonnie Walters, Robert Underwood, McKenzie Gleason.

----Presentation:  The group listened to a presentation from McKenzie Gleason.  She spoke to the group regarding proposed changes to Bike Lexington for 2009.  She basically outlined the same information as presented at the earlier meeting by the Task Force.

Peggy led a general discussion following McKenzie’s presentation.  In general it was felt to be a positive response.

----Minutes:  No minutes presented at this time.

----Treasurer’s Report:  No report at this time.

----Ride/Touring:  Tom Walters mentioned that he has planned an overnight ride to Berea on August 8^th.

----Nominating Committee:  Peggy requested that anyone interested in chairing this committee to please come forward.

----Red River Rally:  The concept will be the two day event again this year.  The date is the second weekend in October, the 11^th and 12^th.  Volunteers will be needed.

----Membership:  We are working to get discounts from various venders.  A form is available to present to interested businesses.  Please take one if you know of someone that would be interested.

----Charity Committee:  Dwayne Edwards made a presentation regarding proposed charity projects for remaining 2008 and into 2009.  The change in the bike give away to involve Big Brothers and Big Sisters was well received.  The Martin Luther Day of Service was felt to be an easy way to involve the club and show a positive involvement with the community.  Perhaps the road clean up could be incorporated at this time.  Ride for the Red in partnership with the club and the Red Cross will be continued.  John McBride also informed everyone regarding the MS 150 and Beef O’ Brady’s