Because of the installation of a pipeline on the portion of our trail along Route 20 on the north and east of Belvidere our trail route will be different this year.They have planted new grass in this area and used a seeding mat.This matting could get wrap up in your track so avoid this area.Because of the new seeding we will detour this section trail on to Squaw Prairie Road.Look for the signs.
February 2007 Newsletter
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 08 March 2007
February 1, 2007 Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club
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!!
