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ATTENDEES: Belinda Brogan, Ollie Martin,
Connie Del Solar, Chris Grakauskas, Bailey Borer, Linda Losse, Scott Brogan,
Al Martin, Ted Del Solar, Jerry Grakauskas, Halle Borer, Val Losse, Pat
Leimbach, Diann Maiers, Dot Wilford, Randy Kirkbride, Patty Borer, Joan
Borer, Dane Leimbach, Larry Maiers, Doug Wilford, Greg Troyan, John Borer,
James Borer, Shelly Miller, Pat Green, Barb Penton, Gunver Lodge, Alyssa
Borer, Al Born, Norm Miller, Bud Green, Donna Penton, Rosemary Buehner,
Nancy Borer, Karen Turner, Tom Garrett, Joe Novak, John Penton, Alan
Buehne,r Zak Borer, Bill Smith, Sheila Burke, Judy Danik, Gigi Penton,
Coleen Busick, Paul Borer, Larry Roper, Kirsten Hill, Paul Danik, Jack
Penton, Paul Busick, Jeff Borer, Tom Janocik and Janelle Pacic.
Holiday music was played for 20 minutes by Karen Turner, Linda Losse,
Janelle Pacic, Larry Roper and Al Born before the meeting was called to
order by Pres. Paul Danik. Al Born read the minutes of the Nov. 5th, 2009
meeting and Bill Smith made a motion that was seconded by James Borer to
accept the minutes as read and all were in favor of the motion. Doug Wilford
gave the membership report that showed 1 new member, 13 renewals, 1 being
from France, leaving 415 active members. Alan Buehner gave the Treasurers
report as of 11/30/09. Alan “Thanked” all who came to the Wilford’s home to
stuff the Winter Newsletters in the envelopes, as 435 were printed and 404
were mailed. Alan extended “Thanks” to Jerry Chafton for the nice “Profile”
that he had sent. He also “Thanked” Ted Guthrie for the Reunion Ride article
and Ted Del Solar for his nice story and photos from the Colorado 500 event.
Karen Turner spoke briefly about the new Photo Gallery on the web-site.
Everyone applauded Karen for the tremendous job she does with the site.
John Borer gave the E-bay report as follows: a 1953 Czech ISDT pin and
medallion had 6 bids for $50.00, a vintage Penton Sportscycle manual had 6
bids for $25.25, a small Penton (1”) “Built for Champions” badge had 10 bids
for $31.00, a used vintage Hi-point tank had 7 bids for $65.55, a 1973 USA
ISDT pin had 3 bids for $67.00 and a 1974 Italy ISDT pin had 5 bids for
$102.00. A set of used Metzler tires had 9 bids for $76.11, a partial bottom
end of a Jackpiner had 12 bids for $115.83, a Sachs cyl. head/piston had 10
bids for $151.01, a NOS 1970s Penton speed pipe had 5 bids for $125.76, a
Penton race banner had 9 bids for $212.17, a yellow/red Penton banner had 10
bids for $277.67, a 250GS expansion chamber sold for $295.00, a used
Jackpiner engine (nearly complete) had 3 bids for $305.00 and a Penton 6-Day
had 3 bids for $102.50.
Paul reminded everyone of “Penton Day at the
AMA” on Feb. 6th and stated that Kip Kern and Forrest Stahl will be speaking
on rebuilding/maintaining KTM engines. Paul also mentioned Will Stoner’s
Swap Meet at the Ashland County Fairgrounds the following day where we will
be having a Penton display.
Under old business, “Chicago” Jerry
reminded everyone that he is a candidate for Trustee for AHRMA. Under new
business, Ted Del Solar announced that the 2010 Jack Pine Enduro will be on
July 25th and that it will start in Morristown, not at the Jack-Pine Lodge.
Ted says he will have more info at the Feb. meeting. Jack Penton stated that
the AMA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Vegas was a giant success with
550 persons being a sell-out. He also stated that the Hall of Fame will soon
be moved to the main floor of the Museum, in a very professional style. John
Penton spoke briefly about the Ceremony. Dane Leimbach chose Jeff Borer to
show/tell what is in his garage at the Jan. meeting. The business meeting
adjourned at 8:05 p.m., with the next meeting scheduled for January 7th at
KTM, USA.
Kirsten Penton Hill then gave us a very interesting history
of the Penton Family Farm Market and Pres. Danik presented Kirsten, Pat
Leimbach and Donna Penton with a box of chocolates. Norm Miller, Paul Danik
and Al Born all made some remarks with their relationships to the Penton
Family/Market. Several Christmas songs were played by the musicians as
everyone enjoyed refreshments and soft drinks. Bill Smith gave a very
interesting presentation on his sled collection. Bill had 5 of his antique
sleds there and explained certain features about each of them. We all sang
“The Twelve Days of Christmas” (POG style) that was written by Paul
(Lightbulb) Danik. We then held a drawing for approx. 20 door prizes
including Penton shirts, caps, decals and misc. The Grand Prize was a
Penton/KTM winter coat, that was won by Larry Maiers. As the meeting room
was restored to its original setting, the musicians played several more
songs and the last of the group headed out into wintry conditions on their
way home.
Al Born, Sec. of POG |
