Who We Are: We are a group of families from Boone County, in Northern Illinois, and based in Belvidere, IL. 52 families strong, this year, who enjoy the sport of Snowmobiling, and promoting safe family fun. Members include, young children, all the way to seniors. We provide Safety Education Classes, and maintain 50 miles of trails in Boone County. These trails are possible, because the land owners, have given their permission for snowmobilers to use it. We have a Grass Drag, & Swap meet every October. This years' proceeds, benefit the Boone County Trail System, and The Snowmobile Safety Education Classes.
Monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. Occasionally the meeting date will change, so be sure to check the web site before hand. Our meetings are held at "Ned's Restaurant" in Belvidere, IL. Click here for driving directions!
Next meeting: September 4, 2008 (Location to be determined) Come join us and have some fun!!
Meeting called to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Johnson on April 3, 2008 at Ned’s in Belvidere at 6:30 p.m. Roll Call of Officers: Present at the meeting tonight were: President Dan Johnson, 1st Vice President Ed Gustafson, 2nd Vice President Carmen Spinelli, and Treasurer Mark Loos; Secretary Pat Henninger Board of Directors: Present were Mike Vore, Murray Quincer, Rod Kampfranz, and Pat Kamm
Secretary Report: Secretary’s report was e-mailed. Carmen made motion to accept, Ed second. Report approved. Treasurer Report: Mark Loos submitted Treasurer’s Report. Murray made a motion to approve report, Merle second. Report approved.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Trail Report: Most of the trail signs are picked up. The club is in need of ‘Stop’, ‘stop ahead’, and ‘bridge markers’ signs for the trail. Rod will check on getting some ordered at the next region meeting.
Trip Report: The dates for next year’s club trip are February 4-7, 2009. You can call 1-800-848-8058 or www.gateway-lodge.com to make your reservation now and still cancel next year if need be. The rates have gone up: Studio Daily rates: Sunday thru Thurs. $74.95; Friday and Saturday $89.95. Suites Daily rates: Sunday thru Thurs. $84.95 Friday and Saturday $99.95.
Activities: Spring Clean-up – May 17, 2008 - 8:00 am. Brats provided. Summer Picnic & Campout, June 27 & 28, at Rock Cut State Park on Night of. Picnic will be on the 28th at 1:00 pm. Seven campsites are reserved with 3 taken. Contact Dan or Ray.
Fundraising Report: Fair Parking – August 5 - 10, 2008 Grass Drags – October 5, 2008
State and Region 5 Report: Region 5 has the table setting for three meals at the convention. Noon Saturday meal, Saturday evening meal (Rock & Roll theme), and Sunday morning (Winter theme). We need ticket takers and to set tables. Clubs are asked to donate raffle items and/or contribute $150.00 to purchase items. We chose to contribute. Next region meeting is May 21, 2008 at Hampshire.
Membership Report: There are 55 memberships on file with the state for 2008. New Business: We discussed a club casino trip in September. Anyone with information or interest in a club trip can contact Dan. Further discussion will follow.
Raffle: ½ pot Mike Vore $9.00 ½ pot Pat Kamm $9.00 $5.00 Pat Kamm $5.00 $5.00 Becky Loos $5.00
Close: Motion made to close. Meeting adjourned. www.Prairieriders.com
