GET-ER-DONE CLUB OF GORDON 10/9/11
The meeting was called to order at 10:05 AM at J & K Halfway House by Tim Johnson with 32 members & 2 guests present. Secretary Report: Approved as sent. Treasurer Report: Approved as read Correspondence: AWSC – Club Only Raffle – tickets $10.00 each; 1st Triton enclosed trailer, 2nd large screen LCD HDTV & 3rd place 3day/2night Yellowstone vacation. Motion to purchase by Kathy/Pam carried. Committee Update: Building Committee: (Mike B) – 3 bids requested/1 received for $36,140. for a 30X72 building; 14’6” sides; 2 12’ overhead doors; 2 service doors w/12x48 lean to. Discussion ensued with consensus being we are not in a position to build anything now & storage of any future equipment is available for rent. Old Business: County Road Signs: Per Dan Corbin (NWTA) Cty A, M & L should be signed this week. Grooming/Barnestormers: We sent a $500 donation to them. Land Lease contract: Tim & Larry have not met with Town Chairman due to his health issues. The only reason we requested the land lease was to insure its availability should we decide to build a maintenance building. (See discussion above) Town land use for new trail: See above; no contact yet. Douglas County Youth Rep: Check for $250.00 issued to NWTA. County Snowmobile Map Ads: Mailed out in August with only 3 responses from our area. Tim will make contacts this week. Christmas Party: Based on suggestion last meeting, Mick reserved Gordon Pines & Vickie contacted a caterer for snacks. After lengthy discussion, a committee of Gay, Larry, Pam & Kathy was established to set up the party & report decision at the Nov meeting. Mick will cancel Gordon Pines & Vickie will cancel the caterer. Think Pink Run: Mick gave a preliminary report of funds raised. Full report will be made at the Nov meeting. Note to committee – order more shirts for next year as most members were unable to purchase them. Also, need more food as the majority of participants were unable to eat. New Business: Meat Raffle @ McNamara’s – Not present/no report. County Trails Clean-up: Tim introduced Chris Farmer (Pres) & Dave Wicklund (VP) of Jackpine Riders. They report all winter trails have been cleared; ask riders to remove downed branches or report same as they see them. Our club will assist them when freeze-up occurs in the swamps. They thanked us for any assistance we can provide. Election of Officers: Nominations will be solicited beginning Jan. 2012. Consider nominations & separation of Treasurer & Secretary positions. Meeting Changes: Tim has received requests to change meetings to Sat. morning. Consensus was to keep meeting in businesses on Sun. @ 10 am. Tim will prepare schedule for 2012. Grooming costs explanation: Tim gave a lengthy report on potential cost for grooming the 20+ miles we are currently developing. Discussion of contract resulted in a motion by Tom/Larry to accept the offer of the Haakenson’s to purchase a groomer, sign a 3 year contract with them with rates negotiated by the president at a figure under the DOT rates used by AWSC. Motion carried. 50/50 Raffle: Collected $34.00/ Winner: Scott Olson donated his share back to the club. Thank you, Scott. Committee update (Trails – Brett): Work days are scheduled for 10/15 & 10/22. Meet @ Haakenson’s @ 8AM with chain and/or limb saws. VP Report: None Miscellaneous: Brett – Website is in process of development. Winter photos needed. Please submit to Brett and/or Mick. Next meeting: Sun, Nov 13, 2011 @ St.Croix River Lanes @ 10 AM. Meeting Adjourned: 11:15 AM Respectfully submitted by Mick Johnson, Secretary