WhitneyPoint, NY 13862
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2016-2018 Officers Board of DirectorsTrail Captains
Judi Whittaker, President Rob Canfield (2017-19Northwest - Perry Marsh
Jack Canfield, 1st Vice-President Scott Whittaker (2017-19)Northeast - Ned Sturdevant
Mike Blance, Treasurer Perry Marsh (2016-18) Southeast –Eric Johnson
Joel Munson, Secretary Ryan Johnson(2016-18)Southwest - Matt Lane
Marty Brown, Groomer Manager Matt Lane (2016-18)
Sue Marsh, Membership Manager
Meeting Highlights:
1.)Meeting Called to order:
The Club’s March Meeting was held at Sparky’s in Whitney Point.
It was called to order at 7:34pm by President Judi Whittaker.
2.)Secretary’s Report –Joel Munson – February’s Meeting minutes were passed around for review.
- A motion was made to acceptthe Meeting Minutes byMatt Lane
- It was seconded by Lou
- There was no discussion. A vote was called and the motion passed.
3.)Treasurer’s Report – Judi Whittaker/Joel Munson -(General Fund, Building Fund, Groomer Fund)Joel Munson gave the following treasurer’s report:
- A motion was made to accept by Perry Marsh
- It was seconded by Josh Braman
- Comments / Discussion: none
- Vote: Motion was approved
Comments: All 70% check from Broome, Chenango, Cortland, and Tioga have
been received.
Ending Checking account balance: $
Deposits: $
Transfers $
Debts: $
Some of theFebruaryexpenses are as follows:
Forum Reservations
Verizon
Greene’s
GetSno – Tucker Wheels
Greg’s – TAFS donuts
Mary Brown
Judi Whittaker
Sue Marsh
Building Expenses – None!
4.)NYSSA Report – Judi Whittakerwasn’table to attend.
- Date for Take a Friend Snowmobiling was held on 2/18/2016.
- As of 6/1/2016, all GPS data must be newer than 2010
- The 2017 NYSSA forum will be held on April 27-30, 2017 in Lake Placid, NY
5.)CCSF Report – Eric Johnson
- It is unknown if Shasta held their Duane Marcellus’s poker run due to the warm weather.
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6.)Map Projectis on Hold!
7.)Events Report
- Take a friend snowmobiling event was held on February 18th, 2017, at the Broome Tioga Sports Center. NYSSA provided 2 sleds as well as helmets and handouts. A total of 12 people signed up and rode sleds, most for the very first time.
- It was suggested that we do a Hot Dog Roast as an even (Don David)
- A date has been announced for the Blizzard of Buck 2017 event. It will be held on September 30th, 2017.
-A $500 prize will be awarded on 7/1(Drawing 6/24)
-Prizes #36-40, $150 each, will be awarded on 8/1(Drawing 7/25)
-Prizes #31-35, $100 each, will be awarded on 9/1(Drawing 8/25)
8.)Old Business(Action Items/Open Issues from last meeting
a. Building Committee Report/Presentation,Chairman:Marty
Brown.
-Marty to investigate getting well drilled at our groomer barn
-Judi is getting prices from Robinson Design for a sign on the front of the groomer barn
-Marty Brown has contacted, via e-mail. Scott Freeman about Land Plan and is waiting on a response.
- 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
- Landowner Update (Mike Blance, Judi Whittaker)–No update
Judi is going to look at our trails on Broome country’s GIS database
- Membership Report – Sue Marsh
Member count as of this meeting: 468as of 3/01/2017
- BOD meeting
A BOD meeting may be scheduled for March, 2017.
- Map Project
-We need a club member to set up and lead this effort
- 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
- Youth Safety Classes– Done for the year!
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- WEBPAGE/FACEBOOK– Jack
Jack continues to update these websites as new information becomes available.
- Snow Phone– Joel
Joel continues to update the snow phonemessage as necessary
9.)Grooming/Equipment Report: Marty Brown
Trickle chargers have been purchased and are being used.
- Troy Donnelly needs a fuel delivery
- 2008 Tucker– Ready, 31 of the 40 wheels have been replaced.
- SureTrac – Ready
- 1994 Tucker– Ready, broke a cleat and it was welded
- 2006 Ranger
- 2004 Ranger - needs repair
- Ranger 6 wheeler
AI: Joel to investigate getting 4K winches (steel Cable), mounts for Rangers
10.)NEW Business:
- The issue of tracked ATV’s, UTV’s, and Snow bikes was brought up. NYSSA is against these types of vehicles being on snowmobile trails. Several varying opinions were voiced. Concerns over groomed trail damage, Insurance, and registration were discussed. There were no conclusions.
11.)Trail Captains Reports – 16-17 Season
Trails issues: None at this time.111
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.
Ned Sturdevant suggested the club rent a bush hog as our trails need it badly.
- Perry Marsh(Northwest) – Attended
Was able to groom, but ground not frozen, 3 mud holes on Ed Gehm's.
- Ned Sturdevant’s Area(North Central) (Trail Captain Replacement needed)
Ready
- Smithville Flats Area ( northeast) ( Trail Captain Replacement needed)
Running water on the trails in several spots
- Matt Lane - SouthWest
Ready
- Eric Johnson- South East
12.)NYSSA’s Super Raffle Tickets 2017are nowavailable. See Jack for tickets.
13.)Next meeting will be held:
Day: Wednesday, April5th, 2016
Where: Sparkey’s in the Oakland Hotel WhitneyPoint
Time: 7:30 pm
14.)Meeting was adjourned at 8:02 pm.
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