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Club Meeting Minutes from 8/8/2026 at Wolfsmiths
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Club news reel....
o Our 2026 Annual Club Rally is now scheduled in Oak
Thicket Park at Lake Fayette from October 30 to November 1.
The Club has reserved two cabins for this year, but we may
just release them unless members want to pay for them.
Some of us plan to stay at the Best Western in La Grange,
just a few minutes down the road (I have my reservations
already). Planning for our Club's 60th Year Anniversary
continues.
****** Registration is now OPEN!! There are currently
twelve (12) registrants signed up. Planning for catering
is in-work, so we need to know how many are planning to
participate.
Nick Bell won't be able to make the Rally this year, so
Fernando has agreed to run the on-road ride on Saturday,
10/31. In fact, he is doing a dry-run this last weekend.
David McQueen also mentioned he has a schedule conflict,
as he's a really busy guy!!
o We had 20 participants in the Club meeting conducted
at Wolfsmiths [8/8].
o Fernando (PRES) discussed lane splitting and gear safety.
o James (VP) made a presentation on Club activities, funds,
our aging membership and some goals. He asked that
everyone participate in generating interest in the club,
and pickup some of our business cards to handout whenever
coming across a BMW rider. Members were asked to renew
their membership dues if you've fallen behind, as this
funds 4-5 major events.
o Nick Bell has a lesson learned to share with us that
caused him an ankle injury, but will have the discussion
at the 9/12 meeting instead. Can't wait.
o RTE to CC's cafe was attended by 16 riders on 8/29.
o Next Tech Day is being planned for October. TBA.
o Jerry Matson pointed out a "Diamond in the Rough"
Adventure Ride from November 12-15 for you serious off-
riders. Check out diamonddonempire.com/diamond-don-racing/
for more information. This is up around Jefferson Texas.
o Jerry Matson also pointed out the 21st Annual Barber
Vintage Festival from October 9-11 up in Birmingham
Alabama. See link at www.barbermuseum.org/
barber-vintage-festival/.
o A roadguardians.org Basic 100 Class is being offered on
Saturday, September 27 in Houston from 9am-5pm. See link
https://roadguardians.org/event/houston-tx-26-1125/
Location is American Legion Post #560, 3720 Alba Rd,
Houston 77018. This is 12 minutes west of Wolfsmiths.
Cost is $50 and they have -12- spots left.
o Safety on Two Wheels is offering BRC, Advanced Street
Training and Offroad courses. See the website
safetyontwowheels.org or call them at 713-955-7646.
o BMW Car Club and our BMW Motorcycle club will once again
have a combined gathering of the two clubs at the BMW Car
Dealership in Katy on Sunday, October 11th. Ride your
Classic bikes if possible.
o Bike Services are available from ....
o MPH Cycles in Hempstead. Call 281-647-6557 for Mike
Haven and Davy Parsons, or check www.mphcycles.com.
o J&B Cycleworks in Conroe. Call 936-266-0300 or
check jbcycleworks.com
o Motorcycles Unlimited in Houston. Call 281-444-0545
or check motorcycles-unlimited.com
o beemerboneyard.com is where you can order parts for
BMW repairs/mods. 973-775-3495
o MOTO 10 - Contact Alex
o Motorcycles Unlimited - Contact Patrick for tires.
Supported Activities ...
o Jerome Istin is looking for more MS150 Motorcycle
Marshall participants to start in October of 2026.
Contact him at jerome.istin@gmail.com.
o Jerry Matson coordinated the IRONMAN Motorcycle
support group on April 18th. He was 2-3 riders
short in 2026, and some riders had to ride longer
than anticipated. As the IRONMAN organization
contributes $$$$ to our Club, we need to step up
and fully support this event for Jerry.
VP Corner ...
o I picked up a nail in the rear tire during the RTE to
CC's Cafe on 8/29. I was able to use a screw-in plastic
patch that Jerry mentioned to us a few months ago. Kevin
wants to track how well this works against the repair kit
he demonstrated. I do have the MOA tire-replacement
insurance plan (~$250 refund) just in case.
o Who uses Foremost/AARP for your Motorcycle Insurance
carrier??? Are they good/bad? Cost comparison? Have
you found a better Insurance carrier for the money?
I've been getting ad's from them through AARP.
o Reservations at the Spaghetti Western have been made
for Sunday December 13, for the annual Christmas party.
An entry is now on our Calendar.
Action Items ...
o Start a thread for those interested in utilizing the
two camping cabins we have reserved for the Club Rally
at Lake Fayette starting October 30.
o Club 60th Anniversary at the Rally needs to have some
goodies for all to commemorate. Maybe a cake, or
Coffee cups.
o Members planning to attend the Rally need to sign up
so we can budget and order the appropriate amount of
food from the caterer.
o Next Club meeting will be at WOLFSMITHS on Saturday, 9/12/2026,
and it starts at 8AM again per Fernando!