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Goals – 2004

You may remember that last month I listed the goals that were presented about a year ago and commented on if we had met them or not. Some we met, some weren’t even close and the rest were being worked on. Well, being a believer that an organization MUST have goals that EVERYONE is working on (and I think Charters should have their own goals – hint, hint to all you charter officers) let’s look at goals for 2004. If I’m way off base – let me know. If these seem reasonable – then let’s get to work and achieve them!

Passage of our Helmet Modification Bill

1,300 members (80% increase) – we actually went backwards in 2003 so now this is an even bigger challenge.

$7500 budget for Legislative Efforts

One legislative fundraiser from every charter where 100% of the money goes to this effort.

Minimum of three regular fund raising charter activities per year per charter.

Completely manned state committees by March 2004 BOD

MRF Representative and three people to the Meeting of the Minds on September 23-26, 2004 in St. Louis, Missouri with room and board paid.

NCOM Representative and 3 people to NCOM Convention on May 6 - 8, 2004 in Oklahoma City with room and board paid.

Establish our first Annual Spring Event in Middle Tennessee to be an annual event attracting 500 motorcyclists with auctions, bands, races, charter challenges, beer sales, and advertising on the radio, TV and billboards.

Hold an Executive Counsel Meeting with the Collation of Clubs and other motorcycle groups in the state to coordinate legislative efforts.

"TennesSEE Motorcycles" Awareness stickers on all state and local police cars.

Visit to Tennessee legislators in Washington DC by a CMT/ABATE delegation

Statewide Poker Run for 2004.

A more encompassing and informative website with credit card capability, product sales, registration and expansive news and communication capability.

The completion of our MSF Membership plan with implementation.

Motorcycle Awareness Cards in Driver License Renewal and Auto Tag Renewal mailings from the Department of Safety

Multiple bills presented to the legislature each with different sponsors from both sides of the isle.

Have someone within the organization trained at how to find and apply for grants for many things such as Awareness, Safety and Education or Training

The sale of Products to supply 20% of operating revenue

Database of shops, dealers, biker friendly bars, restaurants, clubs and biker organizations for fast and effective communications

Increased motorcycle awareness training in Drivers Education Classes in public schools and private driving schools.

Corporate donations – and matching donations – 15% of operating revenues

Reasonable and effective budgets

Advertising on the web and in the newsletter to be 5% of operating revenue

Okay, there you go. Is this too much? Probably. But, that shouldn’t stop us from trying. Look at what we’ve done this last year. It was amazing. We are growing. We’ll have 19 charters by the time you read this (and a 20th at the March 2004 meeting, hopefully). Now is not the time to ‘coast’. There is nothing that replaces the feeling of success. Let’s all work towards it.

Remember to always do your Wiring Harness Preventive Maintenance,

Steve

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