The Prairie Rider’s Snowmobile Club meeting was called to order on September 6, 2007 at 6:30pm at the Huddle in Belvidere.
Roll call of officers found President Dan Johnson 1st Vice President Ed Gustafson, Treasurer Mark Loos and Secretary Pat Henninger present. Carmen Spinelli was absent.
Roll call of the Board of Directors found Rod Kampfranz, Mike Vore, Pat Kamm and Chairman Murray Quincer present.
The secretary’s report of April 2007 was e-mailed and mailed to members. Motion was made to accept the secretary’s report.
Guest: Kim Moon
Treasurer’s report was submitted and approved.
Trail report – Closed Groomer ran well last year. No other issues. Groomer registration will be put in club’s name.
Club trip – Gateway Lodge in Land O Lakes, WI. Feb. 6 – 10, 2008. Call 1-800-848-8058 or www.gateway-lodge.com for reservations. There is a 48 hour cancellation if you decide not to go.
Activities- Grass Drags and Swap - October 7, 2007 Setup date Sept. 29, 2007 8:00 am. Coming along pretty well. Work has been done on the grounds. Seed and dirt were put down. Watering with the tanker truck.
Charities – All charities paid. The ‘Wave’ charity moved out of the county. Will consider other charities in need.
Safety Classes – October 27, Nov 17, and Dec. 15. Cynthia spoke of new manuals due mid October. Bonnie will check on date of arrival. We may have to teach from old manuals for the October class. Shirts will be ordered also. Budget for safety class is set, and Prairie Grange will donate $200/ per class for supplies. Fundraising report- We survived fair parking. We had help when we needed it. Overall went pretty well. We received our check from the fairboard.
New Business – Marengo club kickoff is Oct. 16, 2007. If no interest, club will dissolve. Signs for Grass Drags. - Ed to check on getting them made.
Page 2 Snowsnakes – Ed forgot it. We’ll pass for tonight.
Membership Report – There are 55 memberships on file with the state for 2007.
Raffle: ½ pot – Merle Schultz ½ pot- Mark Loos $5.00 –Rod Kampfranz $5.00- Pat Henninger
Grass Drag Meeting – September 19, 2007 6:30pm Prairie Pub.
Motion made to close. Meeting adjourned.
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Next meeting: October 4, 2007 6:30 pm.at the Huddle in Belvidere. Come join us and have some fun!! Think Snow!!
The Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club will hold our 14th Grass Drag & Powersports Swap Meet again this October 7, 2007.
Our Snowmobile Grass Drags will take place on a 500 foot 4 lane track. As in the past we run for Trophies only to keep our entry fees low and allow participation for everyone. A very diverse group of racers compete with us each year, from the first time racers to veteran semi and pro racers. This is the place to come out and try grass dragging for the first time or 100th time. We expect 125-175 race entries with registration from 8-10 am and Racing beginning at 11:00 am. We run 20 classes including a Mini Class for kids that is free, all kids receive a trophy.
Our Swap Meet continues to grow dramatically each year, last year we had 175 swappers and 10 Vendors. While still primarily a snowmobile swap meet, last year we added the Power Sports title to our Swap Meet. We saw an increase in all types of power sports in the swap area including ATV’s, Dirt Bikes and even a Hover Craft. Watch for a new parking arrangement this year to provide more room for each swapper and vendor.
Check out the Club Photo Album on the right column for past years Races and Swap
$5 admission 12 & under free $10 Pits ($5 with general admission must sign release and be 16 per our insurer) $15 race fee for each race class entered (racers must be 18 per our insurer) Mini sled racers race for free and receive a Trophy $5 Swap fee for any size trailer or truck load $25 Vendor Sites (new or used retail sales)
Sunday October 7, 2007 7 am – 5 pm Boone County Fairgrounds Belvidere, IL
Meeting called to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Johnson on April 5, 2007 at the Huddle 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 Absent; Secretary Pat Henninger
Board of Directors: Present were Rod Kampfranz, Murray Quincer Chairman, and Pat Kamm Secretary Report: Secretary report was e-mailed. Carmen made motion to accept, Merle second. Report approved.
Treasurer Report: Motion made to approve treasurer’s report. Murray made motion to accept. Ed second. Report approved.
Bills to be submitted – Motion made to pay bills. Rod second. Pay the bills.
New Members and Guests
COMMITTEE REPORT: Trail Report: Still a few signs on the trails. Some stop signs were stolen before the snow. After the snow they were still there.
Trip Report: Club trip is February 6 - 10, 2008. Make your reservations at Gateway Lodge in Land O Lakes, WI. 1-800-848-8058 or www.gateway-lodge.com. Friday night dinner will be at Redmans.
Charities:
Activities: Shed cleanup will be May 12, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. We will cook out. Some activities include cleaning out the refrigerator and organizing shed. Hope to see everyone there.
Campout and picnic – Rock Cut full. Rod will check Holiday Acres and Dan will possibly check out Blackhawk Park for camping and check on walk in fees.
Safety Classes – 2007 dates are October 27, November 17; and December 15.
Fundraising Report:
Grass Drags – October 7, 2007 First meeting will be June 12, 2007 - 6:30 pm. – Prairie Pub. Bring list of signs we will need so we can get the signs ordered. (What they will say, how many, etc)
No Grayslake show this year. We will try to contact some vendors from the Grayslake show to come to ours.
Food vendors will have a parking area close to gate, but if they have swap items they will pay swap price. They will pay entrance fee if they are working the food stand.
We discussed possibly having another vendor with different items. (Such as pizza and popcorn ) Merle will bring idea up at the Region meeting.
Fair Parking – August 7 – 12, 2007 We will flag the areas on Saturday before the fair to keep the areas clear. Ed will check on further striping in the parking lot.
State and Region 5 Report:
Legal Action donation -
Snowmobiler family nominations – no nominees.
Membership letters will be going out to non members. New officers were elected.
Watercross at Peterson Park, McHenry September 29, and 30th, 2007. Super fundraiser for summer. We had 10 books of tickets. The drawing takes place in South Elgin on May 6, 2007. They are also having a pork chop dinner on May 6, 2007 for $8.50 or $5.00 in advance. Club purchased 4 books and members bought 6 books.
Membership Report: 55 members on file with state for 2007.
Old Business: Budget approval needed. Carmen made motion for budget approval. Second by Carmen.
New Business: Carmen stopped and dropped off the foam at the shed. The foam is the protection for the lane signals.
Received letter from George Gore. Very happy to have joined us on the trip. Very impressed with our members.
He included copies of articles he writes for us to enjoy. Thanked us for a great time.
Snowsnakes: Pat. H –golf cart stuck in the mud while picking up trail signs, only one. Ed – Snowsnake stolen.
Dan - Parking brake set on trailer while getting off a steep glazed driveway.
Raffle:
½ pot Kerry $9.50
½ pot ???
$5.00 Darlene
$5.00 Ed
Close: Motion made to close. Meeting adjourned. E-mail:
Next meeting: September 6, 2007 @ 6:30 at the Huddle in Belvidere. Come join us and have some fun!!
Dan Johnson President Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club www.PrairieRiders.com
Meeting called to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Johnson on March 1, 2007 at the Huddle 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 Rod Kampfranz, Mike Vore, Murray Quincer Chairman, and Pat Kamm
Secretary Report: Secretary report was e-mailed. Rod made motion to accept, Carmen second. Report approved.
Treasurer Report: Mark Loos submitted Treasurer’s Report. Carmen made a motion to approve report, Rod second the motion. Report approved. Bills submitted were for gas for the groomer, $xx.xx. Bills approved for payment. Insurance refund check for $xx.xx was received.
COMMITTEE REPORT: Trail Report: Trails are pretty bare, but there are still riders. Dan was going to take the groomer out, but the trails were pretty well beat down.
Trip Report: Prairie Riders Club trip is planned for February 6 – 10, 2008 at Gateway Lodge. Start planning now.
Activities: Shed clean up day at fairgrounds is set for May 12, 2006 9:00 a.m. Food budget for cleanup is $50. Pat K. made motion for clean-up budget and Carmen second. Gutter replacement schedule will be addressed at the April meeting.
Fundraising Report: Grass Drags – October 7, 2007 Fair Parking – August 7 – 12, 2007
State and Region 5 Report: Great Western Trail was discussed. Rod will do the Club Profile. Region Unity Ride was great fun. Trails weren’t the best and the weather wasn’t real cold, but had a great time. They are still looking for the ‘Dealer of the Year’. Nominations are welcome.
New Business: Fuel tester is now in our hands. Campout – June 23-24, 2007- Rock Cut State Park - Tentative Randy Cloyd to get samples of zip ties. John to get Porta Potty quotes – 12 units and 1 handicap. Foam – 1 ft. square – 4” – protection for lights on grass drag lanes.
Snowsnakes: . Several Snowsnakes: Dan – 4-wheel drive stuck; Merle – law breakers – stop signs?; John – forgot glasses at restaurant; Mark Loos – battery - maintenance and broken rope??; Becky – directions – help for accident?; Dan – daughter took out brother’s tail light?; Rhonda jumped sled – tore saddlebag ? Matt hit Dan ?? Rod – was late all week?? Ray Broke groomer!! Carmen S. – Police pulled over Grant - missed dinner – jail?? Ed – broken suspension bolt?? Alysia – rear ended.
Raffle: ½ pot Carmen S. ½ pot Randy C. $5.00 Grant $5.00 Theresa
Close: John made motion to close. Pat K. second. Meeting adjourned.
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Next meeting: April 5, 2007 @ 6:30 at the Huddle in Belvidere. Come join us and have some fun!!
Meeting called to Order: The meeting was called to order by President Dan Johnson on February 1, 2007 at the Huddle 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 Rod Kampfranz, Mike Vore, Murray Quincer Chairman, and Pat Kamm
Secretary Report: Secretary report was e-mailed. Carmen made motion to accept, Ray second. Report approved.
Treasurer Report: Mark Loos submitted Treasurer’s Report. Carmen made a motion to approve report, Rod second the motion. Report approved. Bills submitted were for the fuel tester, $326.00. Previously approved for payment.
New Members and Guests Paul and his son attended the meeting. Happy to see new faces.
COMMITTEE REPORT: Trail Report: Trails are pretty bare, but there are still riders. Dan was going to take the groomer out, but the trails were pretty well beat down.
Trip Report: At last check, there were 17 rooms booked for our trip. We will take a head count for the Friday fish dinner at Redman’s. Dan will call in number on Saturday. Trail 13 South is closed for the season. Snowmobilers were riding on the logging road and not on the trail. They issued a warning and then closed the trail for the season after many close calls.
Charities:
Activities: Safety Classes are finished for this season. Thanks to everyone.
Fundraising Report: Grass Drags – October 7, 2007 (Tentative) Fair Parking – August 7 – 12, 2007 Contract was signed and will be turned in.
State and Region 5 Report: Pat Kamm attended the meeting. The region is looking for the history of each club. Pat talked to Murray. There was some talk about opening the trails earlier in the season. This came up because of the early snowfall we had. The decision will be left to the District. Ours will remain December 15.
Membership Report: There are 52 memberships on file with the state for 2006.
Old Business:
New Business: Budget needs to be voted on. Dan will bring on trip and maybe we will take care of it up north. If not, we will discuss and vote in March.
Rod brought in a Rock Valley College Volleyball Sponsor Book. We can put a business card ad in for $30.00 Club discussed and voted to get a business card ad. Carmen made a motion, and second by Carmen.
Snowsnakes: . Several Snowsnakes: Ray – Lost track on lake; Rod – Bearing-Grease?; Mike- Jumping on the ice!!; Theresa – tried to start sled without the key??; Steve – Power Valves? ; Carmen – Pre-maintenance – check gas leak?; Becky- going sledding?? Take to Hammertime!! Ed – Crankshaft?
Raffle: ½ pot Carmen Damanico ½ pot Mark Loos $5.00 Ray Johnson $5.00 Julie Johnson
Close: Motion made to close. Meeting adjourned.
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Next meeting: March 1, 2007 @ 6:30 at the Huddle in Belvidere. Come join us and have some fun!! Think SNOW!!
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