President - Gene Walker Vice-President - Gary Kelley

5531 Lardon Rd. NE 20000 NE Jaquith Rd

Salem, OR 97305-3248 Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 428-6641 (503) 537-0802
503- 371-4363 garyk@wildriders.org

Secretary - Shannon Kelley Treasurer - Tom Ruttan

20000 NE Jaquith Rd
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 537-0802
shannonk@wildriders.org
Newsletter Editor - Kathy Gee
38184 S. Hardy Road Molalla, OR 97038
3761 S.W. Olson Ct.
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
503-638-1746
tgruttan@earthlink.net
(503) 829-8219 kathyg@molalla.net

May 2010 Edition

Gene called the meeting to order at 2:30 PM, April 10, 2010. The meeting was
held at the Texaco Station at Brook’s Powerland.
Attendees: Gene Walker, Pat and Carol Smith, Gary Kelley, Tom Krise, Tom
Ruttan, Woody Woodson, Scott and Kathy Gee, Don and Gail Woodard, Chuck
& Jackie Hodson, Bjorn Klingenberg, Terry Wolbert, and Toaster Jim.
Correspondence/Reports - Tom reported the dollar amount in the vault.
Letters to members in arrears went out in March. 61 letters were sent. Mailing
cost was $42.65. Results so far:
- 4 have been returned, with no forwarding address
- 6 members have sent checks
- 4 members paid online
- 3 have called, but not sent their checks
At the end of the membership drive (April 30), Shannon will provide Kathy Gee
a list of names being removed from the roster June 1st. Kathy will publish the list
in the May newsletter as final notification to those that remain in arrears. Members
currently receiving the newsletter by mail must renew their membership or shift
delivery to email to continue receiving the newsletters. (Please note, this list will
not be in the newsletter until the July issue.)
Tom Ruttan mentioned Paypal fees charged for OTC online financial
transactions. For a $10 membership transaction, the 30 cent transaction fee and a
2.9% charge amounted to a 59 cent (5.8%) reduction in dues payments. Gary
mentioned the 30 cent transaction fee weighed higher on smaller transactions. For
Road Run registrations, the 30 cent transaction fee would have minimal effect on
the overall percentage of 2.9%. For example, PayPal fees would reduce a $100.00
Road Run registration by $2.90 + 30 cents ($3.20) to $96.80 (3.2%).
Gary also added that providing similar, secure online transaction processing is
not within OTC’s current capabilities or budget. Gary felt member convenience
outweighed the transaction fees. Gene suggested an end of year review of total
processing costs to determine cost/value.
 Gary turned over membership dues received so far to Tom Ruttan.
Road Run Committee Report: Gene provided a direct phone number for
McMinnville Road Run reservations 503-472-5187. Gary gave Woody run maps
from a previous McMinnville run. Tom Ruttan will print the Flyer from the web site
and distribute copies at upcoming events. Kathy included the flyer in April's
newsletter.
Old Business - Magnets/stickers. Gene led a discussion on vendor, style, and
quantity. By majority vote OTC will purchase 500 magnets with cost not to exceed
$150.00 and 250 Oval stickers at a cost of $147.00 from Portland Business
Graphics. The style uses the current OTC logo with a Green background. Jackie will
direct vendor art questions to Gary. Magnets/stickers are give away incentives to
new members and included in Road Run packets.
2009 Road Run T-shirts are available. $12 each for standard sizes. A few XXLs
are also available. See Gene to get yours now!
New Business - Web Site: Gary mentioned that continued promotion of the web
site is needed to help build a viable online community. All members are asked to
invite fellow enthusiasts to join our forum increasing participation and shared
knowledge. Gary also described the operation of the Club Store and provided an
example of Chapter-branded Cafe Press products.
National AMCA Obligations: A review of AMCA and OTC bylaws resulted in
these clarifications:
- OTC is a subordinate chapter to the national AMCA. We are AMCA members
providing OTC members with an organization to conduct activities related to
antique motorcycling.
- Membership in the national organization is required to be a member in good
standing with OTC.
- To participate in nationally-sanctioned OTC events, you must be a OTC
member in good standing.
- Non-sanctioned events do not require membership in either club. Non-sanc-
tioned events are not organized or insured by the national AMCA or OTC.
- Non-members are welcome as spectators at sanctioned events and as guests
at OTC meetings and functions.
- Copies of both the National and OTC bylaws are available for review on the
OTC web site http://www.amcaotc.org OTC dues provide minimal revenue to
cover newsletter postage, meeting space, event meals, and other annual
expenses. OTC volunteers provide labor, expertise, and funding for most of what
OTC accomplishes each year. Club officers, event committee members, and party
hosts contribute hundreds of hours each year to make OTC events fun and
successful. Be sure to thank our volunteers and think about joining in to lend a
hand.
Tom Krise asked if June 12th would be a good date for his annual BBQ. Tom will
finalize details at a later time and add the event to the club calendar.
Don and Gail Woodard registered for this year's road run. Payment received by
Tom Ruttan.
 PRESIDENT’S PARAGRAPH
I’m very satisfied that the Oregon Trail Chapter members voted to become a club associate with the
NWVCMM. I’m also certain that for the long term we will greatly benefit from the Powerland excellent
location, and their well known events. I’m on a small committee of design and display for the new
facilities, which meets twice per month. Naturally my main objective is to convey to them that the
motorcycle portion is a major enhancement to the museum.
The NWVCMM has planned their first display to coincide with the annual steam-up scheduled for the
last two weekends in July-August 1. The theme is an international display in which we need two
motorcycles each to represent the U.S.A., England, Germany, Italy and Japan, preferably 1960 and older. I
have volunteered to secure these 10 motorcycles for the 4-days on display. Which means I need your help,
primarily for Germany, Italy and Japan?
The bikes will be displayed next to the cars representing each country. The machines need to be in good
O.E.M. originality or well restored. All the vehicles will be manned and totally secured during the
showing. Please try to enter for two-days at least, if not four.
Contact - Gene Walker 503-428-6641 or Tom Ruttan 503-638-1746 tgruttan@earthlink.net

Just a small note to say welcome/ welcome back to Vahan, Jack, Neal, Steve, and Dave. And if the
club ever gave out an award for the youngest ride, it would probably have to go to Dave S., since his

Oregon Trail Chapter Members - I’m not sure if anyone in our club is certified as a Judge, but here is an
invitation from the Fort Sutter Chapter asking for judging help at their Dixon Meet in June, 2010. If you’re
interested, contact Jim Moore for more details.

April 14, 2010 - To: All previous volunteer judges and prospective judges.
I am contacting all the great volunteers I can reach, to invite you to help out this year. This invitation
includes anyone who would like to become an AMCA Judge at our Fort Sutter Chapter Dixon Meet. You
are invited to attend the “judging seminar” to be conducted by National Chief Judge Steve Dawdy during the
Meet. Check the Meet program for times and location.
In order for the Chief Judge to maximize the accuracy of his records, please remember to bring your
judging or apprentice certification card, and present it to him at the judging. He will endorse your card so
that you are properly certified to judge in the appropriate categories.
If you are a first time volunteer, the Chief Judge will issue you an apprentice card, so that each judging
experience you have can be recorded properly. Remember, without an endorsed card, you will not get credit
for your judging efforts.
We particularly need help in judging British, European and Japanese motorcycles. If you have expertise
related to any of these marques, we can use your help.
Judging will commence Saturday June 19th 2010, with the judge’s meeting and complimentary luncheon
at 1pm with the actual judging starting at 2pm. Again this year, certificates will be awarded immediately
after the judging is completed. Trophies will be shipped directly to the winners.
Please get back to me by email jandmmoore@att.net or telephone (530) 622-6531 by June 1st, 2010 if we
can count on you to help out. The more judges we have the less work for everybody and we get finished
earlier.
Thanks again to those who have participated in the past, and welcome to new volunteers.
Jim Moore
Fort Sutter Chapter Chief Judge
Hello Members,
I'm sending this so you'll know what we'll discuss at this month's business
meeting. The meeting starts at 2:00 PM in the Texaco Station at Powerland.

Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 2:00PM:

Call meeting to order.
. Summary of previous meeting’s minutes
. Financial report from Tom R.
. Road Run Committee report from Gail(meals), Woody/Don (Road
Captains)
. Review old business:
. Results of Membership Drive.
. Chuck on stickers/magnets
. Tom's BBQ schedule
. Continued promotion of the web site to build a viable online community.
Members are asked to invite fellow enthusiasts to join our forum and
participate.
. 2009 Road Run T-shirts remain available. See Gene to get yours now!
. New business:
. AMCA event validation policy.
"We'll create and submit validation lists to Cornerstone. We've made national
membership a clear and obvious requirement for participation. As a policy going
forward, we'll counsel those who register and require national membership on how to
join. For members that register the day of the event and provide a national number,
we'll let participate. Validation of same day registrants occurs as soon as
possible.
This policy was reviewed by the national board.
. Solicit other new business
We're discussing issues important to our Chapter and your thoughts
are needed to help make decisions for the future. I hope to see you
there.
If you have any questions or comments before the meeting, send me
an email. GaryK

Jokes submitted by
Gene Walker
 Set aside Saturday, June 12th for Tom’s
Ride and Barbeque, followed by the OTC
June business meeting.
Submitted by Jackie (Nonae) Hodson. I’d
also like to send congratulations to her for
getting one of her recipes in this year’s
Bisquick cookbook.
Although I’ve seen this tool list before (and
probably put in more than one newsletter), I
know it’s time to bring those bikes out and
do those little (or big) repairs that you might
have been putting off all winter. That’s a
good time to remind everyone what is in that
‘oh so innocent looking’ toolbox and what
each one is capable of doing. K.Gee
Subject: TOOLS EXPLAINED
DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for
suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of
your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and
flings your beer across the room, denting the
freshly-painted project which you had carefully
set in the corner where nothing could get to it.
WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then
throws them somewhere under the workbench
with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints
and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about
the time it takes you to say, 'Oh sh --'
SKILL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to
make studs too short.
PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads.
Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters.
BELT SANDER: An electric sanding tool
commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs
into major refinishing jobs.
HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools
built on the Ouija board principle. It transforms
human energy into a crooked, unpredictable
motion, and the more you attempt to influence its
course, the more dismal your future becomes.
VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to
completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is
available, they can also be used to transfer
intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.
OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely
for lighting various flammable objects in your
shop on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease
inside the wheel hub out of which you want to
remove a bearing race.
TABLE SAW: A large stationary power tool
commonly used to launch wood projectiles for
testing wall integrity.
HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an
automobile to the ground after you have
installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack
handle firmly under the? bumper.
BAND SAW: A large stationary power saw
primarily used by most shops to cut good
aluminum sheet into smaller pieces that more
easily fit into the trash can after you cut on the
inside of the line instead of the outside edge.
TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing
the maximum tensile strength of everything you
forgot to disconnect.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to
stab the vacuum seals under lids or for opening
old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil
on your shirt; but can also be used, as the name
implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads.
STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening
paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common
slotted screws into non-removable screws and
butchering your palms.
PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal
surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to
remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.
HOSE CUTTER: A tool used to make hoses too
short.
HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of
war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of
divining rod to locate the most expensive parts
adjacent the object we are trying to hit.
UTILITY KNIFE: Used to open and slice through
the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to
your front door; works particularly well on
contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in
plastic bottles, collector magazines, refund checks,
and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for
slicing work clothes, but only while in use.
Son of a b*tch TOOL: Any handy tool that you
grab and throw across the garage while yelling
'Son of a b*tch' at the top of your lungs. It is
also, most often, the next tool that you will need.
 Oregon Trail Chapter of the A.M.C.A
2010 Membership Application

Member Name: ___________________________________ Spouse: ________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip code: _______________________________________________________________
A.M.C.A. #(required): _________________ Phone #:_________________________________
Email address:
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(do you want to receive email newsletters from other chapters of the AMCA? ________
We’d like to know more about our members. Please fill out the questions below and
submit with dues. (PICTURES ARE ALSO APPRECIATED)

-First motorcycle, make/model

-Who introduced you to riding

-First/early riding experiences

-Current motorcycles

-Motorcycle trip reports, i.e., long trips, memorable rides

-Competition experiences

-Pictures of club members' bikes

-Why you joined the Oregon Trail Chapter

Any Comments or Suggestions? ____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________
Please fill out the above form and return with payment of $10.00 for the 2010
dues to: Shannon Kelley, Secretary, 20000 NE Jaquith Rd ,
Newberg, OR 97132
Or complete the following if no money is due: dues paid until: ________________ or
Honorary: _____ Thanks!
 Oregon Trail Chapter’s May Business meeting - Saturday, May 8th, 2010, 2:00 pm at
the Antique Powerland Gas Station in Brooks, OR (just west of the I-5 freeway) Hope to
see you there! (Photo below borrowed from the OTC website, check out the other cool bike photos
and information about Oregon Trail Chapter at - hppt://www.amcaotc.org)

38184 S. Hardy Road

Kathy Gee, Newsletter Editor
A.M.C.A.
Oregon Trail Chapter of the