Michigan Open Carry, Inc.

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Title: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: Savage.Detroit on April 15, 2010, 10:19:34 PM
As a new member I am reading thru the MOC By-Laws. Is the annual meeting of members taking place as stated in the by-laws in May or is the recent VP and Treasurer appointment the result of one that just took place?

Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: cabman1 on April 15, 2010, 10:56:08 PM
From my understanding we will be having an annual meeting of members in may!!!
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: autosurgeon on April 16, 2010, 07:36:03 AM
Yes that is my understanding as well. Now that we have a full board again it will be much easier to get this finalized.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: jeffsayers on April 16, 2010, 11:46:52 AM
Correct, the annual meeting will indeed be in May. The location will be determined by drawing lines from the four coners of our membership and seeing where they intersect.

If that happens to be relatively close to Durand, we will likely do an afternoon meeting on May 15th to allow people to attend that event and the membership meeting. Otherwise our meeting will either be on May 8th or May 22nd.

What does everyone think of a bar-b-que after the membership meeting?
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: autosurgeon on April 16, 2010, 01:09:51 PM
BBQ sounds like a good idea!

Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: cabman1 on April 16, 2010, 01:20:05 PM
I can bring some pork for the bbq
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: CV67PAT on April 18, 2010, 08:30:19 PM
Correct, the annual meeting will indeed be in May. The location will be determined by drawing lines from the four coners of our membership and seeing where they intersect.

If that happens to be relatively close to Durand, we will likely do an afternoon meeting on May 15th to allow people to attend that event and the membership meeting. Otherwise our meeting will either be on May 8th or May 22nd.

What does everyone think of a bar-b-que after the membership meeting?

You'd better check with Mikesilly about this. He is not very happy that Durand has scheduled their RR Days on the same day that he is having his bicycle ride in Warren. Nor is he happy that MOC is going to have its Annual Membership meeting on the same day. In fact I read on the other forum that he is going to put a stop to it. So you may want to check with him before making any plans.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: cabman1 on April 18, 2010, 11:34:57 PM
We are working the day and location out we will set it in stone soon!!!
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: jeffsayers on April 19, 2010, 03:59:48 PM
The membership meeting will be rescheduled as a courtesy. It is a shame as it would have been very convenient to have our meeting and the RR days on the same day. Oh well, I hope both the RR Days and the Warren picnic go very smoothly and we educate many people at both events!
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: lil_freak_66 on April 19, 2010, 11:22:30 PM
are we allowed to bring guests?

i got a buddy that i offroad with in ohio whom is very interested in OC,and he spends alot of time in MI.

he is waiting to recieve his carry permit,already took the class and applied.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: FatboyCykes on April 20, 2010, 05:54:39 AM
are we allowed to bring guests?

i got a buddy that i offroad with in ohio whom is very interested in OC,and he spends alot of time in MI.

he is waiting to recieve his carry permit,already took the class and applied.


It's a membership meeting, pretty sure it's for members only.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: lil_freak_66 on April 20, 2010, 11:50:04 AM
yeah but alot of member meetings also allow members to bring guests,especially ones interested in the same cause.

i think the corunna VFW hall(post 4005)

 416 S Shiawassee St
Corunna, MI 48817
United States

(989) 743-5015

good spot,35 miles from lansing,26 from flint,90 from grand rapids,70 from jackson,90 from detroit and 70 from bay city.

and for GR since they are the farthest...they could meet up with people in lansing(either lansing members,or hook up with the jackson crew in lansing) and for detroit,meet with some flint area members.

that way its about the same amount of mileage on our vehicles for most of us.

they also have a tank out in front of the vfw hall that would make a good background for a group pic.

Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: SpringerXDacp on April 20, 2010, 12:29:35 PM
yeah but alot of member meetings also allow members to bring guests,especially ones interested in the same cause.

In my opinion, if a meeting is scheduled for MOC, Inc. and its Membership, then the meeting should only be for the membership.  If it's a annual outdoors/indoors thing such as a picnic/dinner where some discussion of MOC may take place, then yes, bring the wife, kids, girlfriends.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: Warchild on April 20, 2010, 12:32:18 PM
+1 Randy.... membership...means members.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: autosurgeon on April 20, 2010, 12:44:39 PM
I would think if your friend showed up money and application in hand we would not turn him away  ;D
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: lil_freak_66 on April 21, 2010, 07:44:43 PM
he would gladly do that(but he is a OH resident...)

how about a donation equal to that of the cost of a membership?
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: SpringerXDacp on April 21, 2010, 07:52:49 PM
he would gladly do that(but he is a OH resident...)

how about a donation equal to that of the cost of a membership?

There is no rule that I'm aware of that requires a person to be a resident of Michigan to be a member.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: lil_freak_66 on April 21, 2010, 10:05:45 PM
well it is MICHIGAN open carry...

but i guess i am a member of his offroad club,which is northwest ohio crawlers...

i got him a tri fold last weekend,ill discuss it more w/ him
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: viperar15-member on April 21, 2010, 10:44:20 PM
anyone can be a member of MOC... and if they lived in the Canary Islands and wanted to be a member, they could be! :-)
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: stainless1911 on April 22, 2010, 11:47:19 AM
Do we have a when and where yet?
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: autosurgeon on April 22, 2010, 12:46:44 PM
We will be finalizing that tonight believe.
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: lil_freak_66 on April 28, 2010, 12:33:40 AM
any updates?
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: jeffsayers on April 29, 2010, 02:51:13 PM
Date and time confirmed: http://forums.michiganopencarry.org/index.php?topic=181.0 (http://forums.michiganopencarry.org/index.php?topic=181.0)
Title: Re: Annual meeting of members
Post by: stainless1911 on April 29, 2010, 03:16:37 PM
Thanks!
Title: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: SpringerXDacp on April 29, 2010, 10:41:38 PM
JeffSayers Wrote:
Dear Michigan Open Carry Members:
 
I am pleased to announce that a date and location have been finalized for our first ever annual membership meeting. We will meet at the Bath Township Community Center located at 5959 Park Lake Road, Bath, MI 48808 on May 22nd at 2:00 p.m. (Maps attached) A formal agenda for the business to be conducted at the meeting will follow.
 
After the meeting we will have a bar-b-que at Wiswasser Park just down the road. Look for an event thread in our forums for items to bring.

NOTE: This is a members only meeting.
Regards,
Jeff Sayers
President
Michigan Open Carry, Inc.

Also see: Calendar of Events for Attendance & Location Maps

CONTRIBUTED ITEMS

Charcoal Grill:
Gas Grill: DGerard
Hotdogs:
Hotdog Buns:
Brats:
Brat Buns:
Burgers:
Burger Buns:
BBQ Pork: Cabman1
Baked Beans:
Condiments:
Plastic Utensils:
Napkins/Paper Towels:
Paper Plates:
Cups:
Table Cloths:
Banquet Tables:
Card Tables:
Chairs:
Water:
Pop:
Snacks:
Salads:
Desserts:
Coolers:
Ice:
Camera:
Video Recorder:
Banners:
MOC Brochures:
MOC Cards:
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: DGerard on May 03, 2010, 11:08:34 AM
DGerard plans' to attend this membership meeting and picnic afterwards event...as a newer MOC member I can bring my gas grill for the cause'...but I do not necessary volunteer myself as the 'Grill Master'...I will do as much as I can...some may want to bring their own utensils to cook their food to more there liking...

I may bring my wife and son to the picnic event afterwards...

On other matters, I echo CoonDog's remarks about membership meeting being for 'members only' and why...

I also like Autosurgeon's remarks if someone comes with money and application in hand we shouldn't necessarily turn them away either...my only stipulation is that their money and paperwork are processed 'prior' to meeting...
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: cabman1 on May 03, 2010, 02:40:46 PM
You got me thinking.But that means the people wanting to be members would have to show up early if we do something like that!!!
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 03, 2010, 02:48:54 PM
I will talk to my brother... He may be able to swing the payment sooner...

EDITED TO ADD. My brother is now an MOC member as of May 15th! He joined while helping me with the Rylee's seminar.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: jeffsayers on May 19, 2010, 01:35:05 PM
...but I do not necessary volunteer myself as the 'Grill Master'...


Thanks for the contribution and no worries, I hear the guy that coordinated the orignal brochure order will have an apron on! Of course, he may be putting some special sauce on my burger.  :-X
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 19, 2010, 10:13:28 PM
MOC members if you are going to attend please speak up and say so! Also if you are attending the picnic afterwords please give us a heads up on what you will be bringing!

To see what is needed go here http://www.michiganopencarry.org/events/michigan-open-carry-inc-annual-membership-meeting

Thanks

Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: mosnar87 on May 19, 2010, 10:16:31 PM
I will be attending.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: anetsprungen on May 20, 2010, 06:12:48 AM
Count me in, I'll be there for the meeting and the B-B-Q.

I am very surprised at the attendee list.  While the commute may be a big factor for many members (it's over an hour drive one way for me) supporting the organization as a "possible" goes a long way towards indicating your continued support of the organization, even when you cannot commit to actually attending.

Whether you know you cannot or honestly don't know, at least indicate "possible" attendance.

As of this morning I don't know what I can bring to the picnic, but I'm taking the Contributed Items to the store as a shopping list tonight.

C'ya when I C'ya!


Roy
 8)
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: viperar15-member on May 20, 2010, 08:26:12 AM
i'll be there and with brochures.
what do you mean by "MOC Cards"?
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: cabman1 on May 20, 2010, 09:19:45 AM
I will defently be there
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: venator on May 20, 2010, 10:12:17 AM
I'll be there.  I will have a side dish, like baked beans or spaghetti bake.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 20, 2010, 11:08:37 AM
My brother and I will be bringing Brats and buns also Ketchup and Mustard.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: northofnowhere on May 20, 2010, 05:28:49 PM
Consider me a confirmed attendee :)  If something is still needed to be brought that does not require refrigeration, please PM me and I can pick it up on the way.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 20, 2010, 06:19:45 PM
Consider me a confirmed attendee :)  If something is still needed to be brought that does not require refrigeration, please PM me and I can pick it up on the way.

Chips are always good!
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: Bronson on May 20, 2010, 07:56:02 PM
My brother and I will be bringing Brats

No kids...leave 'em home.

 ;D :P ;)

Bronson
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: spikedawg on May 20, 2010, 09:23:09 PM
girl friend and i will be attending (yes shes a member too)  let me know whats needed for the picnic yet.  we can bring sodas, water, chips,  whatever let me know.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: anetsprungen on May 20, 2010, 10:02:10 PM
Put me down for:

Condiments:  Jalapeno Mustard!
Banquet Tables:  two folding mini tables (2'x4' ea)
Water:  two cases pint bottles
Salads:  Potato Salad (store bought) unk qty


Roy
 8)
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: northofnowhere on May 21, 2010, 03:18:51 PM
I can get the napkins and silverware.  Any suggestions as to how much of each?  Non refrigerated items are easy to transport.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 21, 2010, 04:54:30 PM
I can get the napkins and silverware.  Any suggestions as to how much of each?  Non refrigerated items are easy to transport.

I will be getting plates so.... I need numbers as well!
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: northofnowhere on May 21, 2010, 05:15:59 PM
I'm just going to assume 250 or so of each plasticware myself, stuffs cheap and returnable easily, then a baggillion napkins, as I am bringing my brother and he will need them.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: army74 on May 21, 2010, 05:20:05 PM
I`m interested in attending but unfortunately my wife needs the vehicle so i`m looking to carpool if any one is heading to the meeting going past/thru  Pontiac.  
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: northofnowhere on May 21, 2010, 05:28:48 PM
Kinda surprised more carpool posts haven't already come up around here.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: Master Control on May 21, 2010, 06:33:44 PM
MOC members if you are going to attend please speak up and say so! Also if you are attending the picnic afterwords please give us a heads up on what you will be bringing!

To see what is needed go here http://www.michiganopencarry.org/events/michigan-open-carry-inc-annual-membership-meeting

Thanks


I in for the meeting and picnic
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: army74 on May 21, 2010, 06:48:26 PM
im in if i can get there thanks
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: ISMOID on May 21, 2010, 09:58:41 PM
I'm in.
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: army74 on May 21, 2010, 10:55:19 PM
if i dont come tommorrow ill be at picnic in rochester hills  mi on june6th
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: EM87 on May 22, 2010, 08:36:05 AM
I really should have replied to this thread a long time ago, but I'm posting to say that I will be attending!
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: army74 on May 22, 2010, 09:58:41 AM
Got a ride so i`m Defiantly going to be there  ;D
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 22, 2010, 10:19:05 AM
I'm just going to assume 250 or so of each plasticware myself, stuffs cheap and returnable easily, then a baggillion napkins, as I am bringing my brother and he will need them.

 :o hahaha
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: autosurgeon on May 22, 2010, 09:47:32 PM
Nice to see everyone today!! On the way home we OCed into a Burger King in Kzoo and ended up handing out some trifolds!
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: viperar15-member on May 22, 2010, 10:57:57 PM
yes... and it was great to see a lot of new faces I had not yet met! :-)
Title: Re: Michigan Open Carry, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting
Post by: army74 on May 23, 2010, 07:18:56 AM
It was good to meet new people and to see some others that ive met in taylor and pontiac.