Closing Day

Finally, the sun came out!

The business meeting was held from 9:00 - 12:00. The meeting went rather smooth with all the issues, except for one, being voted on with little discussion. As usual, the biggest issue was whether a helmet should be mandatory for the parade. A lot of women are for individual choice, but it came down to an insurance issue. The majority voted for helmets in the parade.

Two districts had put in a bid to host the 2011 convention - Grand Rapids, MI and Shreveport, LA. A vote was taken and we go to Grand Rapids, MI in 2011. Shreveport lost because of the heat! At the 2010 convention, our district is planning on submitting a bid to host the 2012 convention in the Finger Lakes Region of NY. We think our competition will be Florida.

After the meeting, Kerry led a ride to Portland Head Light which is located in Cape Elizabeth's Fort Williams Park outside of Portland. The lighthouse was commissioned by George Washington and is said to be the most photographed place in Maine. Originally, we planned to be back by 4pm but we were late getting started, some wanted to eat and then needed to get gas, thus, the late start. On the ride to the lighthouse, we encountered some construction delays and on the way back, a detour. So, we didn't get back until 5:15.

Happy hour was 5:00-6:00 and the banquet started at 6:00pm. Boy, did I do a quick change into my uniform. The banquet was nice and the food was pretty good. After all the formalities, the "banner" was handed over to the Wyoming ladies - 2010 Convention in Coty, Wyoming!

After the banquet, it was time to pack up and load the bike. We were leaving for home at 5:00 a.m.