Whitney Point, NY 13862
Web: WWW.RidgeRidersWP.org
2016-2018 Officers Board of Directors Trail Captains
Judi Whittaker, President Rob Canfield (2017-19 Northwest - Perry Marsh
Jack Canfield, 1st Vice-President Scott Whittaker (2017-19) North Central – Captain needed
Joel Munson, Treasurer Perry Marsh (2016-18) Southeast – Eric Johnson
Joel Munson, Secretary Ryan Johnson (2016-18) Southwest - Matt Lane
Marty Brown, Grooming Manager Matt Lane (2016-18) Northeast – Captain needed
Sue Marsh, Membership Manager
Meeting Highlights:
- The Blizzard of Bucks Mega Raffle was held on September 30, 2017. For the first time ever, all the Mega Raffle tickets were sold out the week before the Mega Raffle Party. We hosted the most people ever at the BOB Party and we awarded the largest 1st prize ever, $10,000.
1.) Meeting Called to order:
The Club’s OCTOBER Meeting was held at the Sparky’s in Whitney Point. It was called to order at 7:28 pm by President Judi Whittaker.
2.) Secretary’s Report – Joel Munson – September’s Meeting minutes were passed around for review.
a. A motion was made to accept the minutes by Perry Marsh.
b. It was seconded by Lou Bailey
c. There was no discussion.
d. The club voted on this motion, and it passed.
3.) Treasurer’s Report – Joel Munson - (General Fund, Building Fund, Groomer Fund) Joel Munson gave the following treasurer’s report:
a. No motion was made to accept due to Eric Johnson’s information, presented at the September meeting, that the parliamentarian at the Forum stated that the minutes and treasurers reports didn’t need to have this done. The Club is taking this procedural change under review.
b. No second
c. There was no discussion. No vote.
Comments: The only 30% check outstanding, is for Cortland.
Next Trail Grant income will be 70% checks from Broome,
Chenango, Cortland, and Tioga which should arrived in the
January to February timeframe.
Ending Checking account balance: $
Deposits: $
Transfers $
Debts: $
Some of the September expenses are as follows:
9/8 Liberty Mutual – Bldg ins
9/14 Verizon
9/14 Whitney Point Unit Parts
9/18 Sue Marsh – worker’s lunch
9/26 NYSEG
9/26 USPS PO BOX
9/29 Yvonne David
1st Groomer Payment due in early October
Building Expenses – None!
4.) NYSSA Report – Judi Whittaker- same as last month, no update.
a. There is a new DEC officer for Region 7.
b. Total Registrations for the year 2016-17 were 107,772
c. The Total accident count for the 2016-17 Season is:
- 172 Accidents
- 25 Fatalities ( not know if these were on NYS Trails of not)
- 7 of the 25 were related to Alcohol
- 15 of the 25 were speed related
- Not sure if multiple factors were considered.
d. The 2018 NYSSA forum will be held in Niagara Falls, NY from 4/20 -> 4/22/2017.
5.) CCSF Report – Eric Johnson
a. Bulk Sign Order is in; Eric picked it up for us- THANKS ERIC!
b. Concern over hunters using seasonal roads during Snowmobile Season
c. Feb 4th planned date for CCSF SnowBlast, possible new location
d. Georgetown Inn has closed
e. Brackle has closed
6.) Upcoming Club Events Report
a. The Blizzard of Buck 2017 event was held on September 30th, 2017.
- We sold out of the tickets the week before
- Hosted the most guests ever – approx 300
- Awarded the largest first prize $10,000
b. The proposed date for Take a Friend Snowmobiling is February 24th.
c. It was suggested that we do a Hot Dog Roast as an event (Don David)
7.) Old Business (Action Items/Open Issues from last meeting
a. Future Club Purchases – nothing
b. Building Committee Report/Presentation, Chairman: Marty
Brown.
i. Marty Is going to get front and rear aprons poured before winter
ii. Marty to investigate getting well drilled at our groomer barn – no update
iii. Judi is got a price from Robinson Design for a sign on the front of the groomer barn - over $600
1. A motion was made to proceed with the sign by Eric Johnson
2. Seconded by Matt Lane
3. No Discussion
4. Voted on and passed by the club
iv. The rock has been set at the groomer barn. Painting and Etching are delayed until spring.
v. Marty Brown has contacted, via e-mail. Scott Freeman about Land Plan and is waiting on a response. No update
C. Club Merchandise – Sue Marsh
Ridge Rider logo wear with the new logo is available for sale. Please contact Sue. All prices on the logo wear are suggested donation prices. Sweatshirt, Hoddies, Vests,
Sue to get 3 doz t-shirts made up to give away at the safety classes
Sue to investigate logo ball caps
Sue to check with printer to see if we can have a jpeg file with new logo
D. Landowner Update (Judi Whittaker) – DONE!
Judi completed this effort. THANKS Judi!
E. Membership Report – Sue Marsh
Member count as of this meeting: 111 as of 10/04/2017
F. BOD meeting
There will be a BOD meetings on 10/17/2017 at Whittaker’s barn.
G. Map Project
We need a club member to set up and lead this effort
H. Covered Bridge Project – Sue brought up she would like to put lights on the Covered bridge. The club discussed it and authorizer her to purchase lights with a cost not to exceed $200. – no update
I. Youth Safety Classes
Proposed dates are: December 9th, 2017
January 13th, 2017
Judi will work on getting these classes setup.
J. WEBPAGE/FACEBOOK – Jack
Jack continues to update these websites as new information becomes available.
K. Snow Phone – Joel
Joel has un-suspended the snow phone, and update it soon,..
L. Grooming/Equipment Report: Marty Brown
Trickle chargers have been purchased and are being used.
a. 2013 New Holland with Soucy tracks
i. Needs brush guards, and different hitch - pindl
ii. Buddy door to be installed Nov, 2017
b. SureTrac – Ready
New lighting has been installed.
Has Hydro Leak
Lug Bolts Checked
Needs to have a mirror replaced
c. 1994 Tucker – Ready
Need to have cleats repaired or replaced.
Needs to be greased
Broken mirror needs to be replaced.
d. 2006 Ranger
e. 2004 Ranger
f. Ranger 6 wheeler
AI: Joel to investigate getting 4K winches (steel Cable), mounts for Rangers
8. NEW Business:
Discussion concerning bush hog for club use behind Soucy
Ned Sturdevant Memorial Sign – Judi to get pricing
9. Trail Captains Reports – 16-17 Season
Trails issues: None at this time.
Stan Maslin is the new NYS DOT Contact.
All Trail Captains are asked to start work on a 2 year plan for their trails. What work needs to be done to maintain present trails, what needs to be done to improve trails, and what changes need to be made.
Hold - Marty is investigating having the Ridge Riders have their own grooming course
AI 13-02-03: Joel to work on getting records and consolidating equipment at grooming barn. - Perry has submitted Sure-trak Records no update
All hours worked have to be put in the state system within 60 days of occurrence. Otherwise, they will not be allowed.
IN GENERAL, Make sure all work parties have the permission of the landowners.
a. Perry Marsh (Northwest) – Attended
This year projects:
i. 1 bridge needs to be finished
ii. Barrows Sluice - Tom is about done on this project.
b. ??????? - Area (North Central) (Trail Captain Replacement needed)
i. Bridge behind Ned’s House
ii. New trail past the Whitney Point School is needed,
c. ??????? - Smithville Flats Area ( northeast) ( Trail Captain Replacement needed)
d. Matt Lane - South West
i. Moved intersection as requested4
ii. Bush hogged some of trails
e. Eric Johnson- South East
1, Rt 11 Bridge
2. Bush Hog some of the trails
10. Next meeting will be held:
Day: Wednesday, Nov 1st, 2017
Where: Sparkey’s in the Oakland Hotel Whitney Point
Time: 7:30 pm
11. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm.
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