November 2, 2006 Newsletter of The Prairie Riders

Meeting called to Order:
The meeting was called to order by President Dan Johnson on November 2, 2006 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

Board of Directors:
Present were Mike Vore and Pat Kamm

Secretary Report:
Pat Henninger sent secretary report to Dan. He forgot to e-mail report to members.  Snowsnake?

Treasurer Report:
Mark Loos submitted Treasurer’s Report. Carmen ? made a motion to approve report, Pat Kamm second the motion.  Report approved.

Bills submitted: 
Food for grass drags - $76.00
parts  $12.90
postage $1.11
trophies  $626.11
toilets  $750.00
insurance - $1,036.00 (to be paid by November 4, 2006)
plant ( Todd’s father)  - $43.33
Motion made to pay bills.

New Members and Guests
We had Scott as our guest tonight.


COMMITTEE REPORT:

Trail Report:
Trails closed.
Setup of trail signs is November 24, 2006.  Anyone wishing to help earlier that week or on Friday, please contact Dan.   Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Trail sled still needs to be finished.

Trip Report:
2007 Club Trip  -  February 7 – 11.    Gateway Lodge in Land O’Lakes, Wisconsin.  Still have 5 rooms left.  Great time for all, get your reservations in soon.
Call 1-800-848-8058 or www.gateway-lodge.com to make reservations.

Charities:

Activities:
Discussion on club Christmas party.  Date, Time, and Location.  Teresa Vore offered to contact places.

Safety Education Classes
The October 21, 2006 Safety Class went well.  There were 15 students.  The instructors had different teaching methods which kept the students interested.  
Class dates are Nov. 18, and Dec. 16, 2006.  Donations received at first safety class will buy pens and pencils.  Budget for November 18, 2006 class is $125.00.  (Approved last meeting)  Motion made to use donation for supplies by Carmen, second by Murray.  Motion carried.

Grass Drags:
Ideas were brought up to improve next year’s swap.  Some ideas were wristbands (different color than swap/spectators) for food vendors, increase aftermarket vendors, use wristbands instead of stamp, position swap and pedestrian gate closer, possibly have wristbands available at walk gate to pit area, different parking setup for swap area, additional signs, and discussing age limit in pit area.
    Dan brought up the idea of putting a banner on www.hardcoresledder.com, for exposure for our club.  The cost is $250/year.  

State and Region 5 Report:
The regional xmas party is December 13, 2006.  The regional trail map will be ready December 12, 2006.  
Several ideas are being proposed for new articles in the magazine:  Grooming tips, maintenance advice, region profiles, and tech com column.
    Officers are still being sought.
    There was a lot of discussion on hosting the State Convention.  
    Executive Board wants to offer a safety letter.  The state does the work. We can advertise our safety classes, membership, or anything else we wish to include.  The State sends out with a cover letter.  The cost to the club is $.50/letter.  We could ask that the letter be sent in Aug/Sept.  Dan thought it was a great resource for younger members and to increase our membership.  Bonnie will chair this program.
State Fund Raiser – Arctic Cat Club Only Fund Raiser -  Pat Kam made motion for club to spend $100 on fund raiser.  Merle Schultz second.  Motion passed.   Drawing to be at convention.  Club will decide what to do with prize.

Membership Report:
There are 54 memberships on file with the state for 2006.

Old Business:

New Business:
Election year.  Interested candidates talk to Murray.
Current nominations are:  Pres-Dan , 1st. V. Pres.-Ed, 2nd V. Pres. – Carmen, Treas.-Mark, Sec-Pat Henninger, 2nd V. Pres.-Carmen, Directors-Rod, Mike, and Pat Kam.  Election will be in December, with installation in January.  Nominations are always open.  If you are interested in a position or have questions, please call Dan or Murray.
Further discussion on the incorporation of the club will be handled after the first of the year.
Pay Pal is up and running to pay club dues.

Snowsnakes:  
Ed – wife hit fence post with Envoy.

Raffle:
½ pot          Allan Domanico
½ pot         Joy Quincer
$5.00        Carmen Spinelli
$5.00         Pat Henninger

E-mail:


Close: 
Carmen ? made a motion to close, second by Murray ?  Meeting adjourned.

Next meeting:
December 7, 2006 @ 6:30 at the Huddle in Belvidere.