Lake Country Riders Snowmobile Club

January 19, 2008

 

The January Meeting was held at Jed's.  The meeting was called to order by President Jon Schoepke.  The minutes of the December meeting were read; Motion to approve by Kenny Hoefs, 2nd by John Hager.  The Treasurer's Report was read; motion to approve by Ro Endresen, 2nd by Kenny Hoefs.  29 members present.

Trail Report - The trails are still open.  They are hard packed ice.  We need more snow.

Web Site Report - The secretary will forward the latest minutes and President's letter to Troy to get the website updated.

Outreach Committee - The committee will meet after the meeting to determine whether we will proceed with the Poker Run.  Update at the February meeting.

AWSC / County - Ro reported that there is no longer a Park/Rec Tourism Committee.  It is now falling under "Natural Resources" part of the Forestry, Aricultural Extension, Conversation and Tourism.  There will be a lot of changes.  Ro has been appointed a premliminary/exploratory committee to look in to linking up multi-use trails.  Sam Landis, the AWSC Executive Director, is stepping down.  The AWSC office will be moving to DeForest this spring.  There will be a national website for sale of snowmobiles and any recreational vehicle.  The out-of-state trail pass will be increased to $35.00.  The AWSC is pushing for a Youth Representative.  Criteria as follows: Ages 14-19; must have Safety Certificate and be a member of a club.  Representative must attend Workshop and Convention.  The youth are looking for donations so that they can fund a Hospitality Room at Convention.  Elections of officers will be held at Convention.  Candiates at this point are: Pres: Bill Shuman and Tom Chwala; VP - Bill Pfaff, Doug Johnson; Treas. - open.

Tavern League - No Report

Old Business - 142 pounds of food and $90.00 was brought in to the Food Shelf.  We have submitted our application for the Raffle License.  The Meat Raffle will continue after we receive our permit.  We will stay at the Pour House, 3:00 Sunday.

New Business - A letter was received from Lauren Howe asking for a donation to the Hamline Track & Field program.  Members decided that contributions should stay within the community.  Ro made a motion to purchase 6 Lake States Raffles for a price of $25.00.  2nd by Tim.  A letter from the Shostedt's was read to the members.  Mike Bentley provided an update on Lee Helene.  Motion was made by Cindy Peterson; 2nd by Kim Zubrod, to make donation per the Club guidelines to both Shostedt and Helene. Checks for $250 will be sent.  There will be a Vintage Watercross at the Grantsburg Watercross the Friday before the regular watercross.

Winners of the drawings were:

Dot: None

Money Drawing: David & Vickie Anderson

Clothing: John & Mary Hager

Motion was made by Tim Easterbrook, 2nd by John Hager to adjourn; approved by all present.  The next meeting will be held at Pour House, February 16th.

Respectfully submitted,

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