NorthStar Chapter
August 2021
Here it is the beginning of August.

The Summer Get-together is coming up in couple of weeks, August 13-15. It is being hosted by the Midwest Chapter in Hutchinson, MN.  I hope to see you there.

2 weeks after that is the Wing fest at Big Snow resort in Michigan. August 26-29. I was hoping to make it this year but I have a wedding to attend. Everyone has had a good time so I hope you can attend.

This year we will have an election for Chapter officers, at our August 17 Meeting. We will be taking nomination for President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Elections will be held in at our September meeting. Please consider one of the positions to keep the chapter moving forward and staying strong,

Duties of the positions are.
The duties of the President shall be:
To preside at all meetings of the Chapter
To have general supervision of the affairs of the Chapter
To personally represent the Chapter on proper occasions
Attend State Board Meetings
To assist other officers of the Chapter in the performance of their duties
To vote only when needed to break a tie
The President may vote in the event of a secret ballot

The duties of the Vice President shall be:
In the absence of the President, the Vice President will assume the duties
To assist the President as needed
Serve as 1st alternate delegate to State Board Meetings
Prepare the yearly ride schedule and deliver it to the State Web Master
Prepare the monthly activity/ride schedule and provide it to the Chapter Web Master
Maintain the yearly mileage records of each Chapter Member

The duties of Secretary shall be:
To keep records of the meetings of the Chapter
To send out notices of special meetings
To handle all Chapter correspondence
Serve as 2ndalternate delegate to State Board Meetings
Send out membership application packets as required
Register all new Members and provide information to Chapter Web Master
Send out renewal packets to Members
Collect all dues from Members and forward to the Chapter Treasurer
To perform such other duties as generally fall in that office

The duties of Treasurer shall be:
To maintain a current report of the financial status of the Chapter
To collect all other money owed the Chapter
Responsible for disbursement of funds owed by the Chapter, subject to approval by the Executive Board
Forward State portion of membership dues to State Treasurer

For those that have been part of MN Wings for a while we have the sad news that Kathy Rafferty Passed away on July 21. Their daughters were there with Roger.

Todd