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!!
