Monthly Meeting Minutes for the Indian Motorcycle Riders GroupDaytona Beach #1949Thursday October 2, 2025 – 6:30 PM ET Houligan’s at Intl. Speedway, Daytona BeachOfficers present: Ron Range, President; Fran Dougherty, Vice President & Membership Director; May Dougherty, Secretary; Steve Morris, Safety Director Volunteer Positions: Therese Davis, Activities Committee; Bruce Davis, Activities Committee; Jeff Duckworth, Activities CommitteeOfficers/Volunteers absent: Joshua Benham, Web DirectorWelcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Words from the President Mr. Range called the meeting to order at 6:43 PM ET. In-person participation count was 21 attendees. Approval of Minutes from Last MeetingMr. Range asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2025 meeting as presented on the website. Therese Davis made a motion, seconded by Steve Morris. Motion passed.President’s ReportMr. Range reported on the following:September 20 Folds of Honor fundraiser debrief: IMRG 1949 showed up at Sanford for the multichapter event, which was well attended. Our chapter was able to collaborate with the silent auction to raise funds. We raised as a chapter a total of $1,000 for the charity.Preparations for upcoming Biketoberfest: we will have two daily rides on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (organized by the Activities Committee) all departing from the dealership. Our IMRG will be at the dealership with our membership tent. It was noted that the Daytona Beach Chamber of Commerce reached out to ask about our daily rides schedule to post on their social media page.Upcoming October Jacks Daniel’s Ride 3-day event, which will take place in Chattanooga, TN. Our RC asked for our ride leader’s help on the Friday ride to the JD distillery.Multi Chapter Christmas party on Saturday December 6 is being organized by the Sanford IMRG. Location is Mt. Dora. A short Christmas parade will follow the party.Vice President’s and Membership ReportMr. Dougherty reported that there were no new members at this time. Call to ride leaders to help during Jack Daniels, and comments on the event. Reminder of the ride to Crescent City Bikefest on October 25.Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer position is vacant as Ms. Kozinski resigned due to family obligations. Mr. Range called for volunteers to fill the position.Mr. Range as the interim Treasurer, reported on the chapter available funds.Implementation of the website credit card payment capability is underway, and our Web Director has the information he needs to set it up.Secretary Report:Ms. Dougherty announced that she has created a public Facebook page for the Indian Ladies First in the Southeast region of the US, and she asked members to spread the word, and to like and share to support growth.Web Director’s Report:Mr. Benham had no updates to report but he asked members to reach out with any suggestions or revisions to the IMRG website that he manages.Please send him photos or media for the IMRG Instagram account.Follow-up item: Credit card payment capability on our website is underway.Safety Director’s ReportMr. Morris distributed within the members present a fillable emergency contact information card to be carried in our motorcycles, in case of accident.Activities Committee’s ReportMr. Duckworth and Ms. + Mr. Davis reported on the following:Biketoberfest 2025 (October 16-19) daily rides: a morning longer ride and a shorter afternoon ride on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.A flyer with the rides schedule has been created and 500 copies printed. The copies will be added to the welcome packet at the Jack Daniel’s event. Our dealership covered the cost of printing the flyers.Call for volunteers to support the IMRG membership tent at the dealership for Thursday, Friday and the Saturday morning breakfast and bigger ride. Calling for ride leaders to keep the expected large group organized and safe.Tucker the IMRG mascot stickers will be available.The Sunday October 26 ride will be switched to Saturday October 25 and the destination will be the first Annual Crescent City BikeFest. KSU is 9:30 am at RaceTrac.November 6 at 6:30 PM, is the New Member Open House/general monthly meeting and will take place at the dealership. This meeting will serve a dual purpose as an orientation for new members and the regular monthly meeting. Speakers will be Michael Lefiles and Fran Dougherty.December 4 meeting at Houligan’s will serve as our IMRG private Christmas celebration and regular business meeting. There will be games and door prizes. During this meeting an election of officers will be conducted.December 5 ride to benefit Magnolia Manor Assisted Living facility in Daytona Beach. Asking for donations of toiletries, socks, candy and other items. Donations will be collected at the November meeting and with an Amazon wish list that has been implemented.Mr. Duckworth asked for feedback from past rides, if any. Action Item: report at next meeting: Mr. Davis will find out about the Rider’s Training course at Harley Davidson at Destination Daytona, as there are many members interested in participating. Final Comments and Adjournment Call for ideas for next year’s fundraiser Folds of Honor Charity. IMRG 1949 would like to organize our own event.Mr. Range suggested a river cruise departing from Sanford as an activity for 2026.A calendar of IMRG events, official owners’ rides and other biker rallies for 2026 will be added to the website.Native Rhythms Festival in Melbourne, FL on November 14. Reach out to member Alan Southerland for details.With no further business, Mr. Range adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM ET.