Gary Lovell has made things happen at Parkland. We now have our pictures out and brochures with our story on it. Kudo’s to Gary for knocking on doors and making Parkland more aware of us.

Hoyt has one shotgun which is a Weatherby 12 gauge semi auto shotgun with screw in variable chokes. Second gun is going to be a Yildez 410 for kids or ladies. Academy is also providing gift certificates after April 1^st.

Drawing for the shotguns is going to be May 5^th at Willies and Jolly mentioned the possibility of having a spaghetti dinner that night and charging $5 a plate that night. Other ideas mentioned were pizza, brisket or even cold cuts.

Next weekend is the Galveston run. Several members are going so plan to go if you can. Lone Star chapter wants all members to meet at a fire station to be announced. Members will leave from there to go to the Galveston Fairgrounds. Registration and breakfast will be served.

Tammie’s is having the bubba Run on March 28^th. Tammie’s is located one block south of Jefferson off Cockrell Hill. Breakfast will be served and run following.

April 17^th is the Dallas Derby Devils first match and it’s at the Skate Land. Members will meet here at Willies and attend the event.

New flyers and handouts are out and need to be distributed. We are eight weeks away from the Burn Run and now is the time to start getting your donations started and secured.

T shirts are going to have our colors on them with a background of the state of Texas and look very nice. On the back of the shirts will be the Camp logo along with willies and the stops printed on them. Two hundred bandanas have also been ordered and red V neck ladies shirts are on order. The Fire Museum is in on the day of the run. Any rumors about the museum losing their lease is not true.

Eddies Sports Bar has committed to two hundred for the shirts and seven hundred to sponsor two kids. Chasers and Primo’s is on board for two hundred and a thousand each. Reno’s is committing to advertising our chapter in all their commercials and hand outs.

Rebel has made some plans with Reno’s for early registration. This could create problems the day of the run. As long as we have a list of who has registered, there shouldn’t be a problem. Jim Pharr is going to get with Rebel and try to find a solution and see how it can work and if it should work this year then next year we could open it up to the other stops.

The Burn Camp run is being advertised on the some local radio stations and also in the Dallas Observer.

Jolly stated that the president of the Scorpion’s is inviting our chapter to their clubhouse for an after run party.

Jolly wants everyone to start promoting Willies and the possibility of starting Wednesday night at Willies again. We need to keep our clubhouse open and the way to do that is to bring Jackie some business. If you want to stop and have a beer somewhere then start thinking about Willies and bring some friends. Jackie is an honorary member and we need to support her in any way we can.

Mindy Lovell is trying to get some local restaurants to donate a dinner pack. Her goal is to come up with four of them willing to donate it and then they will be auctioned off the day of the run.

Richard states that he is the process of designing another chapter T-shirt. More to follow on this.

Member Charlie Contreras had a death in the family. His brother passed away Feb 19^th and funeral arrangements have already been done and due to the delay of it being put in IDS, flowers were not sent from the chapter.

Gary Lovell has made contact with Parkland regarding our continued support to the Burn Camp. Seems there has been a communications breakdown and we have been assured that there is no animosity between W & F chapter 8 and Parkland. Part of the problem lies in how donations are turned in. Checks are separated according to names and therefore, Wind & Fire is not getting credit for all the checks coming in. Gary is going to come up with a plan that covers us in an umbrella type deal. One suggestion is to have the donating person write in the memo field that it’s for Wind & Fire Burn Camp and this will allow Parkland to see who it’s coming from. Gary Lovell has gotten a letter from the director of Parkland Burn Foundation so that we can show it to potential donators. Please see Gary if you would like a copy.

Poker Run business was discussed and Jolly stated that all the stops are going to stay the same and start at Willies and end at Stroker’s. Also the buy card issue was brought up and Jolly states that riders can buy their extra card at any stop and verified by the member at the stop. More discussion about Primo’s and the parking situation there. Bo Culp is still suggesting that we use Primo’s at Ray Hubbard. The main problem is parking on Mckinney and the fact that it’s a one way street Discussed a way to bring Terry from Biker’s Just Gotta Have It in and it was suggested that we set him up at Willies and let him sell patches and sew them on in the parking lot. Final decision is five stops being Reno’s, The Fire Museum, Eddie’s Sports Bar, Primo’s on Mckinney and Chaser’s. A buy in card can be bought at any stop and will be signed and verified by a patch holder. The five dollar buy in money will go in the 50/50 to alleviate any complications. There will be no darts thrown at Willies unless there is a tie.

Now is the time to start hitting you contributors. Let’s start hitting them up early to allow them time to get the donations into their budgets and get them approved.

T-shirts were discussed and this year it was brought up that we go with a different designs and having the Texas outlined behind our colors.

Rebel already has a design with that and will let us have it. Colors and sizes were discussed.

Shotguns were discussed and Hoyt is going to work this again. More to come on this. The guns will go in Mike Multop’s name this year and Hoyt will make the contact to see what’s available for this year. Once again the raffle for the guns will be open only to active and retired firefighters. Patch holders are not eleible to buy tickets.

Motion from last meeting regarding the donations to Danny Burris as well as the DFR cooking team. Vote carried and Jim Pharr will write the check to both donations.

Voting on officer elections is today. Motion was made last meeting that as there were no new nominations made that all current officers remain in place. Motion was seconded and members today voted. Motion carried.

Richard Jolly passed on to Jerry last week that he had a conversation with Rick Fairless of Stroker’s. Rick stated that due to the Scorpions having a new president and amends being made that he was open to the possibility of our chapter returning to Stroker’s for our Burn Camp Run. General member consensus is this is good news but there was also some suggestions made to this as well. It was suggested that if we return that Rick would have to donate to the event. It was also asked that he provide ample parking for all participants of the Burn Camp run by possibly reserving an area especially for the day of the event. There will be more discussion on this.

Bo Culp recommended that Primo’s at Lake Ray Hubbard be looked at as a stop again. If Bikers Just Gotta Have it is brought on board as a stop this would be an ideal stop as it would give Burn Camp rider a chance to get out of town for a bit and maybe keep riders from getting back to Willies too early waiting on the parade. The fact that there are three places to eat there would also allow riders more places to go and Primo’s offers outside seating on the lake as a plus.

There was discussion concerning the stops. General consensus is that it is unrealistic to hold the stops to $1000 and another $200 for T-shirts. With economic times being tough we can’t hold the stops to this amount. One alternative was to reduce that amount to $500. Another alternative would be to make each stop sponsor at least one child and donate to the T-shirts or provide auction items. More discussion will be needed on this.

Gary Lovell stated that apparently Parkland has still not returned our calls regarding promoting us on their pamphlets and flyers. Gary is going to personally go to them to try and get some answers.

Hoyt requested the chapter donate money to two worthy causes. Danny Burris and several others are involved in restoring an old fire bell. This restoration includes mounting it to an old fire tender as well as restoring a trailer to transport the bell and tender. Total cost of this project so far is over $7000. Hoyt requested $100 but the consensus is the club should donate at least $250 to this worthwhile project. Hoyt also requested a $100 project for Mr. Phelps and Mr. Carter of the DFR mechanic shop. These two gentlemen have built a custom made BBQ trailer and go to various BBQ cook offs promoting DFR.

Minutes from the last meeting were read to refresh everyone on what was discussed and the motion on the table to be voted on today.

Nominations were asked for and none received so all current officers are considered as the nominees and vote will be taken next meeting.

Jerry Rushing mentioned that on February 13^th at 7PM the Gryphons are having a party at their clubhouse and we are invited to attend.

Jolly has tried to call several different people from Parkland regarding the club getting recognition and no one has called him back. He is still trying.

It was suggested by Jolly that when Jerry Rushing updates the call lists that members provide their date of birth and that once a month a chapter ride will be made for people having a birthday in that month.

Burn Camp Business

As of right now, Hurricane’s and Reno’s are out as stops due to not giving us any money for the run. Rebel is going to talk to Reno’s one more time and if they do not make a commitment to giving the chapter money then they will be out. Copper Spur has closed so we will need to find a venue that has the capacity for 200 to 250 people and have access to a PA system. Robert Russ suggested using the new DFR Union Hall at 10966 Audelia as it would have everything we need. The chapter would have to provide beer and food and was suggested that we look for sponsors to donate this.

At this point in time, Primo’s, the Fire Museum, Chaser’s and Eddies Sports Bar are the only stops currently committed the day of the Burn Camp run. That leaves three openings for stops so if members have any ideas, please address them to one of the officers. Mike Multop is going to go to Bikers Just Gotta Have It and talk to Terry to see if they are still interested in becoming a stop.

Rebel brought up the idea of going back to just five stops as last year with riders wanting to get their last card at Willies. This created a bottleneck trying to get everyone ready for the parade and the members trying to get the prize monies ready. Another point was that we would stand to lose and extra $2000.00 if we took away the stops and that the Fire Museum would be out as a stop. It was decided that the extra buy card could be bought at any stop. The patch holder at the stop would have to initial the ride sheet and verify that the rider bought the card at his/her stop and that would be the only card allowed as the extra card.

Jim Pharr asked the possibility of making a set amount for the prize money. Rebel stated that it would have to be a percentage or it changes the legal aspect of the game but, that he would ask the legal people about it and get back to us.

The Derby Devils are in once again in providing support to the Burn Camp run. Rebel stated that the ladies first bout is in April and they would love to have any and all patch holders attend. Proceeds of their first bout will be going to the camp and they have been very generous to us over the couple of years so we need to get out and show our support.

Cost of the Burn Camp run will be $20.00 per person. This includes passengers.

Rot Rally business June 11 – 14, 2010

Mindy Lovell brought up that Wind & Fire celebrates their twentieth anniversary in 2011 and that there is a big meet being planned in Missouri so stay tuned for upcoming news for this event

The motion from last meeting regarding any member in good standing being able to make a donation on behalf of Wind & Fire providing he/she had the approval of two officers was voted on and carried with the amendment that a limit of $100.00 be set.

All members are once again reminded that dues for 2010 are due. Please see Jim Pharr to pay.

Gary Lovell stated that thanks to Wal-Mart on Cockrell Hill Rd and their generosity for the money and gifts to the Family Place women’s shelter that there is a good chance we can apply for a grant through Wal-Mart. This grant would be in the amount of up to $15,000. Further discussion would be made to see if some of this money could be used toward the Burn Camp run. In case you missed it, 2009’s Family Place run enabled over twenty moms and over sixty children to have a Christmas. Approximately $4500 was raised mostly through the people at the Wal-Mart, Dallas Fire Dept fire stations and many private donations. Station 34 was once again a tremendous help I getting the gifts wrapped.

The next order of business also came from Gary Lovell. He stated that in the nine years we have been doing the I-Thonka-Chi Burn Camp run it seems as though Parkland Hospital has left W&FMC Chapter 8 completely out of all recognition. We have not been mentioned in any of their articles, flyers etc. We need this exposure if we are to sit down with potential donors in the future. Gary Lovell suggested that this may be due to them not wanting to associate themselves with a motorcycle club. W&FMC Chapter 8 has raised over $150,000 and we would like to continue to help. All members in attendance agreed that a meeting with the people at Parkland is in order. Jolly is going to make the necessary phone calls and try to have a meeting with them.

Burn Camp business was discussed and it was agreed that we will do seven stops again this year but that all stops would have to commit to a $1000 donation and $200 to go towards T-shirts for the kids. Questions were raised concerning Reno’s being removed as they have still not donated anything towards the burn camp. Switching up the stops to give riders someplace new was also raised. There will also be another shotgun raffle for DFR members and retiree’s this year. Hoyt Hubbell and Richard Jolly will be looking into the guns again.

Mindy Lovell suggested that starting next meeting that we go as a group to our stops and meet with the people there so they can see us and know what we are about. Next meeting, everyone will be going to Eddies Sports Bar in Garland.

Due to the fiasco involving the sale of tickets last year for the Scorpions, Jolly stated that this is not a good idea as it gives the impression that we are in support of a 1% club. Solutions of how to be at other clubs functions and make a donation on behalf of W&FMC Chapter 8 was discussed and a motion was made by Jolly and seconded by Gary Lovell that any member in good standing could commit the club to a donation by calling and getting the approval from two of the officers in the club. The member could then make the donation out of his own pocket and then be reimbursed at the next meeting or a check would be sent on behalf of W&FMC Chapter 8. Vote on this will be taken at the January 23^rd meeting.

All members are being reminded that officer elections our up again this year in February. Any member in good standing can run for officer of the club. Nominations will be at the February 13^th meeting and voted on at the February 27^th meeting.

All members are being urged to get out and start attending meetings. Jerry Rushing will be making calls and updating call lists shortly so please start coming out and participating in club activities.

All members are reminded that being the new year that dues are up for renewal. Yearly dues are $40 and payable to Jim Pharr (Bebo).

Money is being turned in for T-shirt sales as well as shotgun tickets and shotgun ticket sales are so good that there are not many tickets and still some shifts that haven’t been visited yet. There is a new shipment of shirts on the way and patch holders are urged to try to move these shirts by selling them anywhere and everywhere.

The Burn Camp Run is less than a month away. All patch holders are reminded there is still a lot to do before the day of the run. Jolly brought up the task of redoing our corner in Willies by taking the old pictures off the walls, repainting and putting up some new pictures. Anyone that has some pictures of runs they made last year and would like them to be placed on the wall, please print them off or bring them in on a 5X7 format so they can be framed and put on the wall after painting. Any certificates, letters of thanks or plaques are also encouraged.

Scorpions were mentioned by Jolly and their attendance the day of our run. Jolly has met with the President and Vice President of the Scorpions and although there Is some resistance in them thinking we are trying to tell what they can and cant do, Jolly thinks that they are going to respect our day and not cause any trouble.

Received a framed picture and thank you from Tammy for Chapter 8’s participation in the "Bubba Run" For those that didn’t get to attend, this was a great run and ended at The new Rocket club and café. First prize winner offered to buy Chapter 8 drink at the club but member attending asked that the money go back to Tammy to help the kids for Easter. James Bates won the 50/50 and the proceeds from that were also donated back to Tammy. All proceeds went to the Family Place shelter to make baskets for them for Easter. Chapter 8 made a good showing with Jolly, Rushing, Multop, Lovell, Hubbell, Bates and Williams. Good going guys.

Due to my being ill, I had to stop here so any other comments will be made by Gary Lovell when he posts this on the web site.

Next meeting, April 25, will be a clean up day at Willies. Getting ready for the Burn Run...Come prepared to work, a little..

Shotguns are in. Cost of the first gun was $638.44 and Academy is going to provide the second gun as well as a $100 gift certificate. Jolly asked that Mindy Lovell write a letter to Academy thanking them for their support. The shotgun was made in Turkey and is called a YILDIZ. It is a custom engraved Over/Under 12 gauge shotgun. Poster is printed as well as the tickets and will be distributed to active and retired firefighters only. There will be only 630 tickets sold for each gun and distributed to the stations and associations accordingly.

The first order of T-shirts is in and the price is the same as last year at $10 a shirt. There are plenty of sizes this year and more will be ordered.

The Fire Museum is in as the first stop on the day of the Burn Camp run. They will be open for us from 10am with 19 Engine and Truck on display as well. They have also offered to serve lunch for the kids and let them eat with the fireman.

Need some patch holders to step up and volunteer for taking care of items for the day of the run. Mike Multop has volunteered once again to take care of the 50/50. Claude and wife will coordinate the door prizes and the auction items. Gary Lovell suggested a couple of bikes be polished to be at the Fire Museum.

Registration will be as follows: All participants will register and pay for the ride at Willies where they will be issued a wrist band and then proceed directly to the Fire Museum to get their run sheet. If they come in without a wristband, no run sheet. Pins and patches will be responsibility of Rebel from the Irving chapter.

Parking and alignment for the parade is being discussed as to how to get people lined up and how to get them staged. It’s being suggested that patch holders coming back from the stops park in the street in front of Willie’s and be ready to stage bikes and prepare to block. Anyone with idea on staging, blocking and moving the parade, please let us know your ideas. It was suggested getting Blaine Dannyluck to be a "Follow Me" vehicle with his trike. I called Blaine and he is in.

The Family Place Toy Run – There appears to be enough money needed to get the gifts. Some families have been relocated but there are still many to get gifts for. Wal-Mart can’t give us the gift cards at this late date but they are donating $1000.00 in our chapters name towards this. As of this date we have raised $4000.00 towards gifts. Gifts will be bought today at the Wal-Mart at Cockrell Hill and I-30 and taken to Station 34 to be wrapped. On the day of the run we will depart Willies at noon and proceed to the drop off. There will be a couple of DFD apparatus at the location. Eddies Sports Bar has donated pizza. Many others are donating toiletry items, beverages etc. What to do with any left over monies was discussed and there are several options on the table to donating to the Family Place, holding it back for next year or using it to get gift cards for the ladies at the shelter. Consensus is to get the toy shopping done and see what is actually left over then decide. ALL PATCH HOLDERS THAT CAN MAKE IT ARE TO BE AT WILLIE’S NO LATER THAN NOON ON DEC 20!

Coffee drop was done today and all fire stations that helped out with blocking for the Burn Camp run were given coffee as a thank you for their help. The Chaplain was included in this list.

Jim Pharr (BEBO) has found a camp ground that would like to have us for the Southern Rally. They have full access and is just south of downtown which would allow us to meet in a certain area and be together. All other options are still available but this was brought up as a secondary location to allow all members a place to meet. Bebo is going to get back in on this.

Gary Lovell brought up Wind & Fire National news and Ibert is being removed from all correspondence from national as he wants to retire and ride. John Bergstrom from Arkansas will be taking over. In case anyone hasn’t noticed, our coins coming from national have had an inscription with some kind of wording from Paris France. National will be disposing of these and will be replaced with coins that have original phrasing on them. Gary also stated that as of last meeting there were 161 chapters worldwide and that Wind & Fire had raised over $250,000 in charity and shoes a surplus of $14,000

Former Los Bomberos members Quarles, Darryl and Marti visited the meeting. They explained that due to Marti being terminated from the Los Bomberos chapter for no apparent reason that Darryl and Quarles also resigned. Everyone at the meeting stated they were welcome to join our chapter but they have decided to be on out rider status for the time being.

James, a retired firefighter is joining the chapter and Charlie Contreras will be his sponsor for the six month probation period. He has mailed his packet in to National and is awaiting the return of his paperwork.

Today’s meeting was supposed to consist of giving coffee to the stations that helped us block during the Burn Camp parade but was table till next meeting.

Jolly brought up that Robert Barrentz (sp) from Parkland is doing an article on our chapter for their in house magazine or PMH employee’s. He wants everyone there to know what we are doing for them and the Burn Foundation.

Jolly stated that on September 13, 2008 there will be a walk for firefighters and police in honor of 9-11. Participants will be in full dress uniforms and donations will go to Parkland, various police and firefighter groups to commemorate 9-11.

Jerry Rushing announced that Smokey, president of the Scorpions passed away of a heart attack. Funeral arrangements are pending. There is also a benefit party for "Lil Buck" tonight at the Scorpions clubhouse at old Fire Station 39 at Jupiter and Centerville Rd tonight at 7 pm. Unknown at this time if the passing of Smokey will affect this or not.

Also, The Female Firefighter calendar girls will be at Stroker’s tonight from 4pm to 11pm signing calendars and posing for pictures.

Reid Russell won best bike at both Hollister and Sturgis by apparently an overwhelming vote. Congratulations Reid!

Hoyt Hubbell made all four rallies this year. Congratulations to Hoyt too! This means he went to Daytona, Austin, Hollister and Sturgis all in one year and will earn him a 4 for 4 Rugby  from Wind & Fire International.

Gary Lovell and Charlie Contreras reported there were lots of rockers at Sturgis this year from Wind & Fire and that twelve were from Dallas.

Jolly mentioned that he was approached by the Copper Spur and asked why they were not a stop this year for the Burn Camp run. Jolly explained to them that as they had sold the business and were in a transition that they were dropped this year but we would look at it again for next year. It was stressed that all members needed to think about the stops now for next year. Several options were discussed. I mentioned the fact that two weeks ago we had talked about Stroker’s and how Rick Fairless is an Honorary member, gives us PR, donates his time as well as the band’s time during the Burn Camp Run but that it would be nice if he was to donate some cash to the camp. Jolly stated he would ask Rick about it but that we shouldn’t worry about it because of him being an honorary member and the publicity he brings the chapter.

The Firefighter Museum near Fair Park was brought up as a stop and a place to bring the kids in from the camp. Gary Lovell brought up a concern that if we do this then the museum would have to be the first stop on the list because of alcohol being on all stops. This would preserve the sanctity of the museum and not expose the kids to someone that has had too much to drink. It was suggested that if we do this, then riders would register at Willies and proceed directly to the museum to get their first card. This would insure no one would come into the museum inebriated and jeopardize the chapter, museum or the kids. Riders could go to the bars on Exposition after getting their card at the museum if they so desire.

Jolly suggested the possibility of making our run like a Texas Hold Em style game as the poker run. This would allow for another stop and still make Willies a final stop on the run for the last card and get everyone back to Willies for the parade. This is a great idea and all members need to think about this. If we were to do this we could bring the Copper Spur back on and keep all of our current stops.

Jolly brought up the feelings about T-shirts made for the Burn Camp Run. Everyone agrees it was a great thing. The shirts paid for themselves this year plus the chapter gave every kid at camp a free T-shirt. Consensus is, we need to keep this going. Jolly is going to work on a new style for next year and get back with us when it is done to get member input.

Gary Lovell broke down on the way to California. According to Jerry Rushing, Gary’s motor came apart in West Texas and he is going to have to replace it. Gary had to have the bike brought back on a trailer and not sure what he will do next.

Richard Jolly, Jerry Rushing, Rick Timmons, Jim Pharr, Scott Parsley and Mike Multop all rode to the funeral for "Lil Buck" at Scruggs funeral home on Military. While riding east on Military just before Jim Miller Rd, a pickup truck stopped right in front of us and Richard had to lay his bike down to keep from hitting the truck. Richard is okay but his bike took quite a beating with bent handle bars and broken lights, mirrors, turn signals and scrapes and scratches. He was able to get things bent back enough that he could ride to the funeral home and back home again but, we need to be especially careful out there and always expect the unexpected. This guy just stopped cold in front of him and Richard had nowhere to go.

There were a lot of clubs seen at the funeral: Scorpions, Black Sheep, Boozefighters, Bandido’s, Gypsy’s as well as Wind & Fire. There were also a few outrider clubs and independents there. Big turnout to say goodbye to a fellow biker and may he rest in peace.

Richard stated that due to the demand for more of our bandanas from the Burn Camp Run, more are being made to sell and also they will be taken to the Western Rally in Hollister, CA next month.

The Western Rally in Hollister, Ca is scheduled for July 12^th and chapter 8 members are departing on July 8^th.

Richard mentioned that there is rumors going around that the Scorpions are planning revenge on Stroker’s as Rick Fairless has banned them from his business. Richard again stressed the need for Wind & Fire to distance themselves from these types of clubs and to remember that our chapter is a neutral and charitable club and not to get into a confrontation with any of the other clubs. It was reiterated that we are firemen.

Totals from the Burn Camp Run are right at $30,000 with more money trickling in. The T-shirts were completely paid for and there is still some left over in limited sizes. T-shirts for the kids and counselors are all ready to go to the camp, which leaves the 7^th of June.

Weds the 11^th the club goes to the camp to present the check to the camp. Kickstands up at 8AM.

All the stops have come through with money as promised except for Reno’s. They have not given us a check yet.

Anyone with pictures of the Burn Camp Run please mail them to Donna Crump at bigredtruck57@sbcglobal.net or Gina Patterson at javelin27@aol.com.

Jolly had a critique of how some things went during the Burn Camp Run that could be improved on in that some of the auction items didn’t make it to Stroker’s and required someone to go back for them. Also road guard blocking was discussed in that some of the road guards were coming up on the right instead of the left like was discussed during the planning and that some members went ahead of the parade before being signaled to the intersection.

There will nee to be some clean up and repainting done at Willies to get the Velcro tape off the walls as well as a few other things

All materials are on hand for the run. Members are needed next Friday to distribute materials to the stops. Meet at Willies at 10 AM.

Jolly wants all members to wear either a blue or white run T-shirts the day of the run to show support for our cause.

DR Horton is out. They have dropped out of our agreement with money and support. As far as the fifth stop, Willies will be the stop. First dart will be thrown at Willies and when bikes return we will attempt to sell the sixth dart.

Donations are down this year due to the economy. Station packets are also down with the exception of three and four districts. Hoyt commended Gary Lovell and Ike Griffith for their hard work in getting station donations. Gary Lovell also had six corporate sponsors this year.

Day of the run, officers will be at Willies except for Mike Multop who is running the 50/50 and will be working all the stops. Hoyt is taking Chasers With Charlie Contreras. Danny Hagan will work Willies, Robert Russ will work Renos and the Irving chapter will work Hurricane Grill. Patch holders are needed to at each of the stops to explain rules, answer questions and mediate any disputes.

All patch holders will be required to have a copy and be familiar with the rules of the run and to be able to answer any questions.

Road Captain is to get everyone lined up for the parade to Strokers and all road guards are to be in place thirty minutes before the parade.

Stop routes were discussed and Rebel and Gary are working maps for suggested ways to go to each stop. Directions will be posted at each stop for riders to use.

Mike Multop will print up signs to use at the registration tables and stops if needed.

Gary, Ike and jolly will get with the stations to get the engines out for the parade to help block intersections.

Rebel wants to bring in CD’s of last years and 2006 to camp and wants to run them on the big screen. Mike Multop will bring his laptop and hook it up to the TV and try to work it up.

It was stressed to everyone that patch holders are needed to work the run, not necessarily participate in the run. If there is time, all patch holders can participate but the number one priority is to make the run a success.

Final stop for the Burn Camp run is now up in the air. Primo’s at Lake Ray Hubbard is backing out and DR Horton is still being considered but due to them apparently backing out of the deal we had, they are possibly not going to be a stop.

Need to have a meeting next Saturday, as it is the weekend before the Burn Camp run. Also need to have members come to Willies at 10 AM on Fri May 9^{th to} get all the materials out to the stops and get it set up.

Gary Lovell is working on routes for the stops and trying to come up with a way to keep rider’s on/off the freeways. He has come up with routes for both and although rider’s can not be held to our assigned routes its been decided that keeping rider’s off the freeway will make a safer and more enjoyable ride for everyone.

All station packets are to be collected so Hoyt can start getting a count. Deliver all packets to 34’s station.

The ride to Mckinney two weeks ago was discussed. Richard Jolly apologized to the club for riding too fast for conditions on wet roads. Charlie Contrerras was very upset over the fact that he hit a muffler baffle while on the freeway and that this could have caused a very serious accident on the freeway. Jerry Rushing mentioned that Gary Lovell is the Road Captain and as such should lead the ride and make sure that all riders are safe. Gary Lovell mentioned that riders should be ready to go with gas and money before the meet up to ride. All rides from now on will be led by the Road Captain.

One hundred and ninety two T-Shirts are in and cost was $1200.00 half was given up front. Price per shirt is $10 a shirt. More shirts will be on order as they are needed. Eighty-four shirts have already been sold as well as a few donated shirts to various people. Might have Bike weeks at the stops to sell shirts and Richard wants to make sure we make enough on them to give each child at the camp a T-Shirt. It was also decided to make some T-Back shirts for the ladies.

Confederation of clubs is going to list all of the Wind & Fire clubs in the Metroplex as Wind & Fire and not by chapter. We are staying away from the Texas Defenders program and it is decided that if the COC is leaning toward the Texas Defenders that Dallas W&F will pull our COC patches. We will not support the Bandidos if this Texas Defenders starts to get out of hand.

Union News placed a full-page ad for the Burn Camp Run with a copy of our flyer on it.

DR Horton was brought up again and Rock brought the club up to date on this. DR Horton will provide some kind of food at the stop for bikers coming in on the day of the run. They are also going to donate $350.00 to the Burn Camp run for each house sold during this campaign. They have started the American Heroes Program for all retired or active firefighters and Police, including military. Teachers are also involved in this program. They are having their first Open House on March 30, 2008 (next Sunday)

This is going to be in Mckinney and will run from 11am to 2 pm at Fairways West at Westridge. Map and flyers have been passed out and can obtained through Rock. We need as much participation as we can get from the members on this. We will meet at Willies at 9am (rain or shine) to go to Mckinney. Gary Lovell will check weather and make final determination as to go on bikes or cars. Rock needs contacts to go to other Fire Depts. to fill them in on the program. If anyone has names and numbers, please contact him.

Station packets are due to go out on April 1 and picked up by May 1. See last meeting minutes for packet responsibility. Hoyt Hubbell is going to take charge of this again this year.