The kick off meeting went as planed
*The requirements for the RRA to be sponsored by SWRI were talked about.
*Joe Stateson offered to help with the by-laws if we decide to become a sponsored 
group
*It was asked for each person who is interested in the group to send me an 
e-mail stating what they wanted the group to be and what they did not want to see.
These will be forwarded to a group of people that have volenteered that will help 
come to the conclusion of where we need to go from here.
*A man from BIKE 150 which is a bicycle run from SA to Corpus sent me an e-mail 
asking for volunteers for escorts. Due to us not being an actual group at this time, 
escorts would be of a personnel choice. His e-mail address is spencer.smith@med.va.gov <mailto:spencer.smith@med.va.gov>
*A question of the legale & safety aspects was brought up and I will check into this 
and bring it up at the next meeting.
*Each person present told what kind of bike they had and what type of riding they 
liked.
*Dues were brought up and agreed upon that dues would not be a factor or charged 
until a date in which we become a group with SWRI.
*Patches were brought up and it was decided that patches would come at a later time 
if we became a group with SWRI.
*Everyone agreed that we should not rush into this and take our time.
*It was agreed upon that we will meet once a month. The next meeting will be Aug. 5th 
at a time and place to be determined and sent out at a later time.

I would like to think everyone who was able to make the meeting, has sent me e-mails with their interest and abilities. Without you this group cannot be formed.

This was not brought up at the meeting but I would like to see us have an interim President, Vice-President and Sectury. These Officers would only serve for a period of no more than 6 months. If at a time before that we decide to become a group with SWRI then we will have elections. If after 6 months we decide not to become a group, then their terms will expire. We would hold election of Interm Officers at our next meeting. If you would like to serve and cannot be at the meeting please e-mail me with the office you whould like to serve in and I will place your name in nomination.

God Bless and Safe Riding