April 5, 2007
Prairie Riders Snowmobile Club

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.

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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

815-289-1401