Meeting Minutes Jan 8, 2008 7:30 pm:

Secretary Report - Mortion to skip the readings of the minutes - Accepted.

Treasurer's Report - Treasury's report was read and accepted
$4,000 is the budget for grooming until the next Trail check comes.
$413.84 Savings #1
$592.46 Savings #2

Club News

Alton Railroad Bed is now officially part of our trails, Jim R and Mark B signed it the first week of January.

Pound Rd crossing. Brooks gave permission to use their property as did Ontario Midland to cross the tracks. We need to get across the creek and then we'll be set. They asked that we salt the crossing at Rob's to prevent icing but our use is OK.

Ontario Midland also asked that the Lake Ave crossing not be crossed at the switch, but rather we should cross the track on the roadway. There is new snow fence there to prevent sleds from crossing in the wrong place.

Fundraising

Valentines day ride/event at PFD Date has been moved to the 9th so as not to interfere with Marion Safety course. Children 3years + are welcome to attend the event at Pultneyville fire hall. Paula Would like at least 10 kids to hold the Valentines babysitting event for kids. Call her at 315-483-0595 to reserve a spot by January 28th.

The Ride will go to Steger Haus. Starting as Mobil in Williamson. Contact Mark Barnes if you would like to ride so he can warn Steger Haus.

Plans are still in the works for the golf outing.

260 Super raffle tickets have been sold to date! The club gets half of the proceeds so keep selling!

Maps are selling for $1 each Valero, Rascals, Sunoco in Ontario and Mobil in Williamson.

Hot Dog roast is still on for January 19th. 10am till 3:00pm Updates will be on the website. Potentially the 26th for a no snow date.

Advertising

Our first customer has been engaged, we are always looking for more. There has been interest, but no additional paid clients yet.

T-shirts are still available!!! Mark asked about ordering more of the larger sizes. They are available at all meetings or from Mark Barnes. The Got Snow version will be ordered!

Membership

currently 314!

Trails

The trail up the hill between Valero and Rascals: Stay on the left DO NOT GO STRAIGHT THROUGH THE TREES.

There is a new detour between Salmon Creek and Ridge Chappel, use caution as there is a deep ditch near the trail in some areas.

It is important that if you see a dangerous situation on the trails to report them to a trail coordinator! We can't fix problems if we don't know about them!

Groomers are both in excellent working order!

Groomer Barn

A property on Redman Rd might be available. Funding is an issue, we will look into what the situation is and follow up later.

The club has collected $350 for the Alton Fire Department for their new vehicle.

Tug Hill ride

Mark Barnes asked if there was any interest, none.

State Update from Dave Vanderlin

State Update from Dave Vanderlin

54,000 memberships 81,000 registrations statewide.

Mileage will be at least the same as last year as will per mileage rates.

Fatalities have been high (15) for the year already. Ride safe and make it home should be the motto whenever you discuss sledding with the non-sledding public.

Lakeshore Poker runs January 26th and February 23rd Wallington firehall will be the starting point.