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2011 Presidential Committee Election

Chairman

Candidates: Jack Shelledy (uncontested)
Winner: Jack Shelledy

First Officer

Candidates: Corey Taber and Charles Stilfield
Winner: Corey Taber

Sergeant at Arms

Candidates: Mike Hendrick (uncontested)
Winner: Mike Hendrick

Road Captain

Candidates: Shane Lynch (uncontested)
Winner: Shane Lynch

Member Liaison
Candidates: Bob Lynch (uncontested)
Winner: Bob Lynch


2010 Presidential Committee Election

Association Vice President

Candidates: Greg Allian (uncontested)
Winner: Greg Allian

Association Public Relations

Candidates: Susan Stilfield (uncontested)
Winner: Susan Stilfield

Association Events Coordinator

Candidates: Charles Stilfield (uncontested)
Winner: Charles Stilfield

Association Bylaw Custodian

Candidates: Corey Taber
Winner: Corey Taber


Lake Chapter Committee

First Officer

Dennis Morelock

New Recruits Officer

Ace Lillard

Sergent at Arms

Brad Holloway

Events Coordinator

Gary Parter

Road Captain

Vern Porter

Treasurer

Rick Miller

Secretary

Darcy

2009 Presidential Committee Election Results

Association President/Chairman

Candidates:    Jack Shelledy (uncontested)

Winner:     Jack Shelledy

Association First Officer

Candidates:     Scott Phillips(incumbent)
          Dave Lawson

Winner:  Dave Lawson

Association Member Liason

Candidates:    Lisa Shelledy (uncontested)

Winner: Lisa Shelledy

Association Road Captain

Candidates:    Steve Mueller(incumbent)
     Skip Sublett

Winner: Steve Mueller

Association Sergeant at Arms

Candidates:    Mike Hedrick (uncontested)

Winner: Mike Hedrick

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The official FCMA mailing address is PO Box 1461, Sedalia, MO 65302

FCMA was eight (8) years old on Feb 16, 2012.

FCMA HAS AN INFORMATION LINE CALL 660-826-0040

CALL AND SEE WHAT'S GOING ON!!

We have a number of events scheduled for the benefit of children.  

One outstanding rule that MUST be followed is this:  

THERE WILL BE NO ALCOHOL CONSUMED BEFORE OR DURING RUNS THAT INVOLVES CHILDREN.

 If you feel compelled to partake in your favorite beverage, please wait till the events are over to do so.  There is usually a C-Store nearby.  If for some reason a member or guest is guilty of appearing intoxicated or having alcohol on their breath...they will be asked to remain behind and not allowed to participate in that event.  This is a serious matter folks, and there will be ZERO TOLERANCE.


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Quote of the Day: 

“A limit on what you will do puts a limit on what you can do.”
-- DEXTER YAGER


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Winterizing Tips for your Ride

Storing your bike for winter

Well, it's that time of year again! Soon the snow will be falling and the motorcycles will be tucked away for the winter

And each spring your dealers phone will ring off the wall with customers who did not store the ol' bike properly and now wonder why it won't run.

Some preparation now will ensure that you are out riding in the spring instead of waiting in the dealer's lineup.


1. Location - where are you going to put it?

One solution may be to ask your dealer if he offers a storage program. This is ideal because he will often prep, store, and have the bike ready to ride when you are ready again. If you decide to store it yourself, you will need a place that is dry and out of harm's way.

When possible. Chose a location away from windows. The ultraviolet light can fade paint and plastic parts. Direct sunlight can raise the ambient temperature of the storage area which will promote condensation when the sun goes down, so cover plain glass with some sort of opaque material. Also, cover your bike with a specially designed bike cover not a sheet or a tarp. Why? Because a sheet absorbs moisture and hold it against metal surfaces and then rust forms. Also, damp fabric will breed mildew and this may attack the seat material. A tarp prevents moisture from getting in but it also prevents it from getting out. Moisture trapped will condense on the bike and then the rust monster is back!

A specially designed motorcycle cover is made of a mildew resistant material. The material is slightly porous, so it can breathe.

2. Change The Oil

Tip: Just like cars a colder winter grade oil will allow your bike to start easier in colder weather. If your motorcycle runs ok with a cold winter grade oil (5w30) then changing the oil to this grade will help startup and running in spring.

Even if the oil is not due for a change, byproducts of combustion produce acids in the oil which will harm the inner metal surfaces. Warm the engine to its normal operating temperature, as warm oil drains much faster and more completely.

While you are at it, why not change the filter too? Add fresh motorcycle grade oil. Remember to dispose of the drained oil and old filter in a responsible manner. What to do with the old oil? Recycle it. Most stores you have purchased the oil from will take it back free of change to be recycled.


3. Add Fuel Stabilizer And Drain Carbs

Tip: You only need to drain the carbs if your motorcycle will be stored more than 4 months. Otherwise just add fuel stabilizer to the gas tank, run the bike for 10 minutes so it mixes and gets into the carbs.

Fill the tank with fresh fuel, but do not overfill. The correct level is when the fuel just touches the bottom of the filler neck. This gives enough room for the fuel to expand without overflowing the tank when temperature rises.

Shut off the fuel petcock and drain the carburetors and the fuel lines. Add winterizing fuel conditioner to prevent the fuel from going stale, and help prevent moisture accumulation. Stale fuel occurs when aromatics (the lighter additives) evaporate leaving a thicker, sour smelling liquid. If left long enough, it will turn into a gum, plugging the jets and passages inside your carbs!

 

4. Lube the cylinder(s)

Tip: You only need to do this if your motorcycle will be stored a very long time (6 months or more)

Because gasoline is an excellent solvent and the oil scraper ring has done its job, most of the oil from the cylinder walls have been removed since the last time the engine was run. If the cylinder wall is left unprotected for a long period of time, it will rust and cause premature piston and ring wear.

Remove the spark plugs and pour a tablespoon (5 cc) of clean engine oil or spray fogging oil into each cylinder. Be sure to switch off the fuel before you crank the engine or else you may refill the drained carbs! Also, ground the ignition leads to prevent sparks igniting any fuel residue. Turn the engine over several revolutions to spread the oil around and then reinstall the plugs. Refitting the plugs before cranking the engine could result in a hydraulic lock if too much oil was used in the cylinder.

 

5. Battery Storage

The battery must be removed from the motorcycle when it is in storage. Motorcycles often have a small current drain even when the ignition is switched off (dark current), and a discharged battery will sulfate and no longer be able to sustain a charge.

A conventional battery should be checked for electrolyte level. Add distilled water to any of the cells that are low and then charge the battery.

Battery charging should be performed at least every two weeks using a charger that has an output of 10% of the battery ampere hour rating. For example if the battery has an AH rating of 12 (e.g. 12N12A-4A-1 where the 12A is 12 amp hours), then the charge rate of that battery should not exceed 1.2 amps. A higher charge will cause the battery to overheat. Charge the battery away from open flame or sparks as the gas (hydrogen) given off a battery can be explosive. Elevate the battery and keep it from freezing. Exercise the proper caution appropriate to caustic substances.

 

6. Surface Preparation

Waxing and polishing the motorcycle might seem like a waste of time since you are putting it away and no one will see it. But applying wax is a very important part of storing a motorcycle.Wax will act as a barrier against rust and moisture.

Don't forget to spray any other metal surfaces (such as the frame or engine) will a very light spray of WD-40. This will keep these areas shiny and protect from corrosion as well.

 

7. Exhaust and Mufflers

Exhausts/Mufflers are known to rust fast when they are not used. So making sure they are properly stored for the winter on your bike will save them from an early rusty death. Spray a light oil (such as WD40) into the muffler ends and drain holes. Lightly stick a plastic bag (shopping bag is fine) into the end of each muffler hole (to keep moisture from getting inside the exhaust). Then cover each muffler with another plastic bag to keep outside moisture off.

 

8. Tires

Check both front and rear tires with your air pressure gauge. Make sure each tire is properly inflated to the maximum recommend pressure. As it gets colder, air condenses in your tire so it is important to pump them up as to keep your tires healthy. Rubber is a flexible material and does not like to freeze (it cracks when it freezes). Placing 1/4"-1/2" piece of cardboard or wood board under each tire will help keep the rubber raised up from a freezing floor.

DO NOT use a tire dressing on tires (such as Armor-All or tire cleaning foam) as this will make the tires hard and slippery.

 

9. Service all fluids

If the brake or clutch fluids haven't been changed in the last two years or 18,000 km (11,000 miles), do it now. The fluids used In these system are "hygroscopic" which means that they absorb moisture. The contaminated fluid will cause corrosion inside the systems which may give problems when the motorcycle is used next spring. Be sure to use the correct fluids and note the warnings and instructions in the service manual. If you don't have the experience to service these systems, contact your dealer, he will be happy to assist you.

If your motorcycle is liquid cooled, the coolant requires changing every two years or 24,000 kms (15,000 miles). Make sure that the engine is cool enough to rest your hand on it before draining the system and please dispose of the coolant responsibly. Coolant/antifreeze is available from your dealer and has been developed to provide the correct protection for your motorcycle engine. Mixed 50/50 with distilled water will ensure a clean system for the next two years or 24,000 kms (15,000 miles).

 

10. Cover it.

Now you can cover the bike with the cycle cover and look forward to the first warm day of spring.

 

Back On The Road

Before you head out onto the highway, there are a couple of things to do. First, remove the cover and put it where you can find it again. Talking of finding things, locate the (charged) battery and reinstall it connecting the positive (+) cable (red) before the (-) negative and covering the terminals with the plastic covers. Recheck all fluid levels and turn on the fuel. Check for anything wrong on the motorcycle (cracked tires, broken parts/plastic, leaking oil). Set the tire pressures back to riding specs and you are ready to fire up.

As you don your riding gear, remember that your riding skills will be a little rusty and the road surfaces will have changed a bit since the last ride, so go carefully. Sand/salt deposits on the edge of the road and especially at corners may be hazardous.

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"Coming Full Circle" - Sedalia Democrat 1/28/2009
Jack Shelledy honored as Unsung Hero for making a difference in the community
Sarah Nail - Sedalia Democrat

He is an ex-convict turned community volunteer, and now an unsung hero.

Jack Shelledy, of Sedalia, was recently selected as one of 12 of Missouri's Unsung Heroes featured in a state Senate calendar. He was recognized last week on the Senate floor.

"I don't do the things I do for the recognition. ... But, I was honored. I was very honored," Shelledy said.

He said he didn't feel as worthy as the others featured in the calendar, including two military veterans. Each year the Missouri Senate Administration Committee selects a theme for its calendar.

Sen. Delbert Scott, who represents District 28, which includes Sedalia, asked people to nominate others "who were significant in their community and make a difference in their community," Scott said. Friends nominated Shelledy, who Scott submitted to a selection committee along with two others. The committee of Senate staffers picked the winners.

"I was really honored to be able to present the resolution to him and have him on the calendar," Scott said.

Shelledy is featured for April, which is fitting given that each year he and fellow Full Circle Motorcycle Association members deliver Easter baskets to children at Show-Me Christian Youth Home. Shelledy and several others founded the motorcycle group six years ago and it's now 130 members strong. The group's first community service project was the trip to the youth home.

The club raises money for the March of Dimes through Bikers for Babies, donates and gives away bicycles to youngsters following the Christmas parade, and cleans up a stretch of U.S. 50 four times a year.

"One person can't do it all, it takes a big group of people," Shelledy said of the club's community service. "It's a great group of people."

Shelledy's giving attitude is one that developed after serving 17 years in a federal prison. He was convicted on drug charges, including distribution of methamphetamine, which he calls "the charge they saved my life with."

"If I would have continued the way I was going, I wouldn't be alive today," he said.

The conviction also protected the community, Shelledy said. He had 70 encounters with law enforcement by the time he went before a federal judge.

"You think about how many lives you actually corrupted. How could you ever repay that?" he said. "How do you repay our community for doing something like that, besides striving to do the right thing?"

He was released from prison in 2001. Shelledy wants to give back to a community he considers "a beautiful place to live" and a "Å“beautiful place to raise a family." His community service isn't about cleaning up his own name.

"It's to help lives instead of destroying lives," he said. "I paid for everything I did wrong. I paid my debt to society. Now I want to pay my debt to my community."

Shelledy also talks to children in the D.A.R.E. program about not making the same mistakes he did.
"In my younger days, I led people in the wrong direction," Shelledy said. "Now I try to lead people in the right direction."


The calendar featuring "Missouri's Unsung Heroes" is free to the public. Those who would like a calendar can contact Scott's office at (573) 751-8793.

 


 

F.C.M.A. Bike Giveaway

The Full Circle Motorcycle Association held their third annual Bicycle Giveaway following the 2008 Sedalia Christmas Parade on the Courthouse steps.  We have grown from our first bicycle giveaway with 18 bikes to this year's giveaway at 54 bikes.  We would like to send out a huge "Thank You" to those businesses that helped us reach that total.  We are very grateful for all the support from each and every one of them.  Without their support, it would make it hard for us to give back to the kids in our community.  Again, we would like to thank you all.

Ditzfield Transfer                 Wal-Mart                           K&C Machining                  Wendy's
A&B Auto Trim                    Body Day Work & Spa      Bryant Motors                     O'Reillys
Moore's Greenhouse          Sedalia Starter                  Burger King                        Kehde's
Subway                               Schwan's                          Goody's                              Bing's
F.C.M.A. Members              Yeager's                           Third National Bank            W&M Welding
Tyson                                  Roadrunner Auto Sales    Classic Jewelry                   Braden Signs
Balloons & Tunes                A&I Moving & Storage      Dairy Queen                       Sonic
Earth Grain Bakery             Russell Stover's                KIX 105 FM                        Brothers of the Sun
Men & Women's Auxiliary Post 2591


Interested in participating with FCMA in the Annual Bicycle Give-Away? 

Contact FCMA by mail or email here

 

 

     

 

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