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19-Feb-2009



 

24-Sep-2009

Called To Order @7:18 – Moved to Social @ 8:32

  • 23 Members in attendance at start - 24 Members in attendance at close.

  • Nominating Officers - via floor and via email

    • President - Tom B

    • Vice President - Bill N

    • Secretary - Ken C

    • Treasurer - Eileen R - Assistant Darla P

    • Trail Boss - Eric M - Assistant Tommy B

  • Club Update Recap

    • We tried real hard with groomers this year - but did not have as good a year as we had hoped - we should try to do better.

    • We could do better signs

    • We could do better on getting the extended trail established to Watatic

    • We could create a better private members-only map

  • Treasury Report

    • Account Balance $2065.83

    • Balance increased from last year - got grooming money, and money for filing paperwork

  • SAM Update

    • Went to SAM meeting - last year we attended every regular meeting

    • The president discussed how SAM involvement benefits us, and why it is smart for us to help SAM.

      • Lobbying

      • Grant writing

      • Insurance

    • SAM passes have gone up $5.00

    • Expo show this year is Powersports - not just Snowmobiles - That is 18th/19th

    • Freemont Show is Columbus Day Weekend (Grass Drags, Water Cross Racing)

    • They are looking for update for trail maps, but want to tie the GPS coordinates to grooming refunds, and we are proposing they keep those things separate (but we are proponents of the new map)

  • Trail Work / Sessions

    • Cowdrey lot has a lot of down trees on walking trails - when we are out there doing snowmobile maintenance, we should hit the walking trails as well.

    • Ashby trail - have not connected yet - still lots of trees down - trail is very hard to find - 2 crews went up 2 times, and we still don't have a trail through there.  Walking the trails next week with the Boy Scouts - they will mark the trail with ribbons so the work crew will have an easier time finding the trail for clearing.

    • Got the trail connected to the Poor Farm last year - we should focus on getting that well established this year.  We need to go knock on doors and get permission for using these trails.

    • Still could use a Page street to Shirley Reservoir run

    • Need to start some trail work

      • Sunday Sept 27 - Meet at Bertram's at 9:00 AM

      • Sunday Oct 4 - Meet at Bertram's at 9:00 AM

  • Groomer

    • Groomer Contracts due relatively early

    • Should be able to submit the same content as last year

    • Try to get the trail to Poor Farm on there

    • Issues with Groomer Machines

      • 1 Utility Machine needs minor maintenance

      • 1 Utility Machine needs a lot of work - bearing cover needs to be done - Jay B. will do the work.  Club is willing to invest money to get this machine running

      • Need to gear down the 600 - May get another 600 2-up that has a blown motor - this may be worth getting and swapping the engine and/or re-gearing the transmission.

  • Fall Festival

    • Shoot for October 24

    • Need to get the word out ASAP

    • Need to get prizes ASAP

    • Band cost - $450 - Paula will establish who the band -

      • Motion to approve spending up to $450 for a band for the party - Motion Approved

    • $10 per person to get in - $20 family cap.

    • Need to order long-sleeve TShirts - different color scheme...Large discussion on color - Red with Black or Grey with Red - Red with Black won the vote.

  • Old Business

    • None

  • New Business

    • Need to get information out to local dealers - Cully's, Poor Farm, Central MA Power Sports, Higgins, Skowhegan Power Sports, etc...

      • Printing something up to extend the membership

    • Goals for club (to report on by end of year)

      • Create a usable map, and get the GPS coordinates - perhaps get Business owners to buy a spot on the map

      • Increase Membership, but more important, increase involvement. 

      • Increase trail system and establish the trail system to Watatic, and Poor Farm - get more land owner forms signed and get 100% coverage - not just people that say "sure go ahead", but actually get them to sign the forms.

      • Groomer Program - maintenance and upgrades

      • Parties and Fund Raisers - Fall Festival, and Winter Carnival/Charity event.

    • Need to get the publicity on donating the fire suit the Club gave last week - would like to do this at the Selectman's meeting with press.

    • Wally wants to get a trail to Walom Lake - we need to get permission for this trail opened up.

  • Meeting moved to Social @ 8:32 PM