Souris Motorcycle Riders
The club was organized Dec. 9, 1984, in Minot, ND, over coffee. The riders attending those first gatherings were: Richard Becker, Carroll Albrightson, Fred Schultz, Jerry Olson, Mike Brunner and Ernie Lenertz. I served as sec.-treas. from 1984-1999 and president for many years later. Those members left in the club decided to dissolve in 2014. Ed Zumbaum was the president when the club folded. Ed has kept some of the group together for Wed. rides. The group got together for a breakfast meeting in the Spring. $5 per bike was paid for dues. A riding schedule was adopted at this time for the riding season. All motorcycle riders were welcomed to the club. At its peak about 25 couples belonged. Wednesday evening was the night the club members road out for supper. At the end of the season a picnic was held with the club buying the chicken. The last few years club members Joe and Carol Mitzel invited the club members to their RV storage building for the picnic. Christmas parties with presents were held in the early club years. Fred Schultz (left) passed away Mar. 30, 2002, Minot, ND. His wife Merna passed away Wed., April 2, 2014, Minot, N D. Fred was one of the charter members and club president for many years. Merna was always seen riding on the back of Fred's BMW. |
In the early days the club members purchased T-shirts. The project was put together by club member Richard Becker. He used his Yamaha for the bike.
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Left to right: Lenny, Helen, Carroll, Hoppy and Nan. |
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Minot Souris Motorcycle Riders collected money (2018) to have this brick made and placed with the many other bricks in Sturgis, SD. The photos to the left were taken by Rod Albrightson 8-6-2019. |
Club Members Passing Away
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Dallas Johnson (right), Minot, ND Born June 27, 1941 Passed Away Oct. 27, 2019 at his home Craig Elliott (left), 81, Minot, ND Born Sept. 18, 1939 Passed Away Fri., June 4, 2021 in a Minot hospital after a four month battle with cancer. |
Charter club members Carroll Albrightson, 87, (left) died Fri., Oct. 2, 2015, Minot, ND. Jerold H. Olson, 81, died Sun., Oct. 4, 2015, Minot, ND. 
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Ernie Lenertz my Traveling Buddy for Many Years
Did we ever have fun on our motorcycle trips. All were safe. I can't say all the memories we can talk about.
Richard and Ernie are charter club members. Both at first meeting to organize club.
Richard and Ernie are charter club members. Both at first meeting to organize club.
Our Last Tenting Motorcycle Trip Together 2011 Ended In Sturgis
I remember telling Ernie this maybe my last trip staying in a one man tent. The mornings getting out are tough, ha, ha.
Souris Motorcycle Riders Club Gatherings
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Leonard (left) the club clown. He must be up to no good. Joe (right) that look . . . . did Ed's wig fall off . . . ha, ha. |
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Remember Pat doesn't drink
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One of the last motorcycle trips Nan took before passing away in May 12, 2011. She did love to read a book while riding on the motorcycle.
I don't know why club member Mel is so tired? Hard day at MDU? |
