June Meeting Minutes

June Meeting Minutes
June 4, 2026
Monthly Meeting Minutes for the Indian Motorcycle Rider Group Daytona Beach #1949
Thursday June 4, 2026 – 6:30 PM ET
Houligan’s International Speedway, Daytona Beach
Officers present:
Ron Range, Vice President; Steve Morris, Safety Director; Therese Davis, Treasurer; Jeff Duckworth,
Marketing Director; Joshua Benham, Web Director
Volunteer Position:
Therese Davis, Activities Committee; Bruce Davis, Activities Committee and Ride Leader; Jeff
Duckworth, Activities Committee and Ride Leader
Officers/Volunteers absent:
Fran Dougherty, President and Membership Director; May Dougherty, Secretary
Welcome, Pledge of allegiance and Words from the President
Ron Range called the meeting to order at 6:38 PM ET
In-person participation count was 20 members and 2 guest
Ron Range welcomed all
Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
Ron Range asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the May 7, 2026 meeting as presented on
the website.
Motion made by: Jim Hinzman
Seconded by: Doug Mayes
Motion passed
President’s Report
President Fran Dougherty not present (attending Durango bike rally)
Membership Report
Membership Director Fran Dougherty not present (attending Durango bike rally)
Vice President Report
Ron Range reported in the president’s absence.
 New members tonight (2) Sandy Schmitt and Arthur Fusco
 Took vote from members to approve purchase of IMRG poker chips. Everyone agreed it is a
good idea. It was decided to purchase some date specific (Biketoberfest and Bike week) and
some generic to share with other IMRG’s
 July IMRG meeting will be held on July 9 th due to the holiday
Treasurer’s Report
 Therese Davis reported on the current available funds in our bank account, as well as our t-
shirt and patch inventories
 Reported expenses for May of $47.93 to repair tear in IMRG awning

Secretary’s Report
Secretary May Dougherty not present (attending Durango bike rally)
Marketing Director’s Report
Marketing Director Jeff Duckworth mentioned the following:
 1 year ago we had about 1300 follows on our social media. Today with have over 2000
followers
 “tagging” individuals in posting ensures there are more views
 Mike Kennedy in an interview recently is still speaking of Daytona Beach Bike Week and our
IMRG
 5 individuals have achieved their “1901” in the past couple of weeks. Bruce Davis, Jeff
Duckworth, Steve Morris, Jackson Stone, and David
Web Director’s Report
Web Director Joshua Benham mentioned the following:
 Website still works!
Safety Director’s Report:
Safety Director Steve Morris mentioned the following:
 If available it is suggested all take an Advanced Rider Course.
 If riding up to the Gathering, please ride together and be safe
Activities Committee’s Report
Committee member Therese Davis mentioned the following:
 Garage Sale and BBQ Saturday June 20 th 11 am – 3 pm at the dealership. IMRG tent will be
set up. Discount offered from dealership. Hot dogs/hamburgers will be served. Stop by to
visit!!
 First Responder Safety Course offered by LAMA’s in St Augustine Saturday July 25 th . 9 am –
5 pm. Cost is $50 (value $150) For information see Therese, Bruce or Steve
 Gathering in SC. Riding / Towing Leaving Wednesday Let me know if you need to be added
to the Facebook chat to better coordinate the trip
 Coast to Coast – Beach Bucket restaurant (OB) to Salinity Cedar Key; September 12 th and
13th
Ride Leader’s Report
Ride Leaders Bruce Davis and Jeff Duckworth reported on the following:
 Ride from Beach Bucket in Ormond Beach had 8 bikes. Nice ride, returned by noon
 Saturday June 6 ride , KSU from dealership at 10 am. Ice cream in Flagler
 Sunday June 28 ride west, KSU 9 am from Racetrak. Loop ride returning to area by noon
 Future Rides: July 11 – Riding South ; July 19 ride Kellie’s Ice Cream on National Ice Cream
Day
Adjournment
With no further business, Ron Range adjourned the meeting at 7:30 PM ET