Monthly Meeting Minutes for the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group
Daytona Beach #1949
Thursday February 5, 2026 – 6:30 PM ET
Houligan’s International Speedway, Daytona Beach
Officers present:
Fran Dougherty, President & Membership Director, Ron Range, Vice President, May
Dougherty, Secretary, Therese Davis, Treasurer, Jeff Duckworth, Marketing Director
Volunteer Positions: Therese Davis, Activities Committee, Bruce Davis, Activities Committee
and Ride Leader, Jeff Duckworth, Activities Committee and Ride Leader, Joshua Benham,
Web Director, Steve Morris, Safety Director
Officers/Volunteers absent: none
Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Words from the President
Mr. Dougherty called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM ET. In-person participation count was
22 members. Mr. Dougherty welcomed members present.
Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
Mr. Dougherty asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2026, meeting as
presented on the website. Ron Range made a motion, seconded by Deborah Hinzman.
Motion passed.
President’s Report
Mr. Dougherty reported on the following:
• Reminder: membership renewals and dues are still ongoing. Payment portal is open.
• Recap of the January’s rides.
• Bike Week rides updates and more info on the corporate sponsored events in
Daytona and Sanford.
• Update on 125th Anniversary IMC event in LA
• Date for Folds of Honor 2026 is September 19.
• March meeting falls during Bike Week and we are switching the date to Thursday
February 26
• Knife making workshop event will have its own patch for those attending. A sample
was presented and approved.
Membership Report
• Mr. Dougherty mentioned that we have now 44 members.
• Since we have several new members, Mr. Dougherty initiated a round of
introductions.
Vice President’s Report
Mr. Range reported on the following:
• IMRG poker chips have been ordered
• During the Durango Rendezvous event in June, Mr. Rage will be a conductor for the
train to Silverton. Members who attend are invited to go on the train ride.
• Additional information on Bike Week Owners rides.
• Additional information on the 125th Anniversary gathering outcomes.
Treasurer’s Report
Ms. Davis reported that she has now full access to the chapter funds at Wells Fargo bank.
She also reported on the available funds and mentioned that she is currently working on
creating a yearly budget for 2026 and beyond.
Secretary’s Report:
Ms. Dougherty gave an update on the IMRG Women’s committee to improve women’s
experience within their IMRGs. The phase 1 survey’s results were shared with the IMRG
Presidents, and the committee has now entered a second phase where there will be a
second survey to be launched in the next coming days.
Marketing Director’s Report
Mr. Duckworth mentioned the following:
• He has purchased NFC cards for our group, which will have information on the
routes for all Bike Week rides. When tapped with a phone the card takes the user to
the route in Ride Command.
Web Director’s Report:
Mr. Benham asked members if they have any feedback on the website, to please
reach out.
Safety Director’s Report
• Mr. Morris will be leading a workshop to improve our rider’s technical skills (how to
plug a tire in an emergency, etc.)
Activities Committee’s Report
Ms. Davis reported on the following:
• Planning for Bike Week 2026 is underway, we will have our membership drive tent,
daily rides, etc. Call for volunteers to help.
• Membership tent: we will have a 50/50 to raise funds for Folds of Honor and the
chapter’s ring toss game will be open.
• Reminder of our chapter’s 2026 events:
o Knife making workshop in Gainesville.
o Coast to Coast Ride to Cedar Key in September, booking hotel room at a
group rate is valid until June 1.
• Ms. Davis asked members to think of any events they would be interested in.
Ride Leader’s Report
Mr. Davis and Mr. Duckworth reported on the following:
• Our chapter will have rides every day during Bike Week, and except for two rides
with a restaurant destination, they will all be loops departing from and returning to
our dealership. Routes are currently being tested.
• Reminder of the upcoming Advanced Riders MSF Certificate on Sunday February 8.
Location is Harley Davidson in Destination Daytona.
Adjournment
• With no further business, Mr. Dougherty adjourned the meeting at 8:15 PM ET.
