July Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Carl Hanson at 6:55 p.m. on Friday, June 11, 2008, at Lunkers Lodge, Webb Lake, WI.  There were 32 people in attendance.

The minutes of the last meeting June 6, 2008, were read by Secretary Mary Anne Thompson.  The minutes were approved by Rick Thompson, seconded by Larry Koch as corrected changing Dale to Dean Joersz.

Financial Report:  INCOME:  

Map Ads                             $675.00
Individual Memberships          $125.00
Business Membership             $  25.00
Merchandise Sales                 $150.00
TOTAL                               $975.00

                        EXPENSES:

Webb Lake First Responders   $ 200.00
Victory Fireworks                 $ 500.00
Truck Gas                           $ 122.03
Drag Repair                         $ 160.00
Truck Brakes                               $ 154.00
Stamps                               $  42.00
TOTAL                               $1178.03    

Checking Account Balance              $15,630.81
Savings Account Balance         $ 7306.00
CD at 2.35%                         $10,000.00
BALANCE                           $32,966.81         
Motion was made by Steve Burkinshaw to approve the financial report seconded by Larry Koch.

Carl and several club members attended a meeting of the Natural Resource Committee at the government center on July 10 regarding clarification of a map requirement included in the maintenance contract for this year.  The requirement was explained and they advised that the club should request map funding reimbursement which has been done.  The contract will be signed and returned.  They also advised that there is a possibility that reimbursement may be raised from $450 to $600 a mile for trail maintenance in the future.

Ron Gray advised that the posters have been printed and distributed for the poker fun fund raiser to be held on August 16 at Lunkers Lodge.  Tickets will be $10 each or three for $25 and go on sale on August 2 at the participating bars.  Pay off will be for the top three hands – First place – 30%; Second place – 20%; Third place – 10%.

Larry Dale reported that the booya on October 4 will not be in the Webster area.  They will check at Oakridge to see if they will host the event.

The sale of club merchandise has been taken over by Rick Thompson.  He advised that he has pull overs, hats, t-shirts, and sweatshirts for sale.  He said anyone wanting pullovers, a special order will be made with a down payment at the time of order.  Members felt that the club should purchase some new items for sale at the poker run and booya.  Motion was made to order a supply of camo and flamed hats and possibly two types of t-shirts.  Rick will check on the prices and will order accordingly.

The following people volunteered to run for the board of directors:  Dean Joersz, Cheryl Gray, Ron Gray, and Wayne Johnson.  The following people volunteered to run for either Vice President or Board member:  Larry Dale and Richard McIntyre.  Chuck Geyer will run for Vice President and Carl Hanson was nominated to run for President.  Elections will be at the August meeting.

There is still a need for people to work on the trails during the week grooming and brushing.  Volunteers are always welcome.  There was a lengthy discussion regarding work needing to be done on about three miles of trail to the Hillside and also the progress of the request for opening roads in Swiss township was given by Al Sikkink.  He reported that there is a problem with ATVers on some of the roads in Swiss and opening the roads seems doubtful at this time and especially if things don’t change.

Dean Joersz passed around a description of the proposed speaker system for the club.   The system is $119 with one 20 amp speaker with a wireless microphone.  Duane Wiehle made the motion that the purchase be made, seconded by Larry Koch.

Larry Dale gave a short report on the success of the fireworks held at the 10th Hole.  He said they had a good crowd and sold lots of food and beer, etc.  He thanked the club for the fireworks donation and will report on what the final proceeds were at the next meeting.

Duane Wiehle made a motion that those people in attendance at each meeting should have a cash drawing.  The club will donate $10 and any member in attendance can donate $1.00 and put their name in the hat.  At the end of each meeting one person’s name will be drawn as the winner.  Duane will take care of the drawing.

The next meeting will be held at Oakridge Bar on Friday, August 8, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.   The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                Mary Anne Thompson, Secretary