Highlights of Creede OHV Club meeting 5/3/2007



The Creede OHV Club May meeting was called to order by President Jerre Guthals at 7:00 PM at the Chamber of Commerce Annex.

All participants introduced themselves.  There were 4 Forest Service personnel and 14  members present.

Last meeting minutes were not read or approved at this meeting.

At this time the club has no Secretary/Treasurer with the resignation of Moira Howard.

-    Lisa Sieg, USFS, said she was groveling for help to maintain trails due to budget cuts and lack of seasonal helpers.  She will be greatful for all the help she can get from our club.

-    Jim Martin and Jerre Guthals attended a meeting in Steamboat Springs.on GPS mapping.  A motion was made by Bob Summers for the club to pay motel fees for the two of them relative to the trip.  Bill Gattis seconded and the motion carried.  Jerre said he had two DVD's from the meeting and would make copies for anyone interested.  One of which is instructions on GPS use.

-    Forest Service gave updates on activities relative to Travel Management Plan.  This year will be spent collecting data and they desire help from our club.  The 2002 map will be the baseline.  Will review opening and closing of certain trails and development of loops.  Tweak the 2002 map.

-    Jim Martin expressed concerns over trail closings and expressed his desire that the Forest Service take into consideration the re-opening of some roads that were closed in 1996.

-    A suggestion was made that the club apply for grants.  The money would help the Forest Sevice and the Club.  It was also suggested that someone could be sent to Grant Writing School. Bill Gattis volunteered to complete Grant applications for the club.

-    Dennis Vincent, USFS, updated members on Safety Courses.  Additions to the courses will be Bail Out, K-turns on steep hills and loading trailers. Update courses will be offered to those who have previously taken safety courses.  New course schedules will be made available soon. Jerre said that anyone interested in the Safety Courses should notify Dennis.

-    Linda Martin passed around a letter she had written to the Forest Service and asked members to write and mail something similiar concerning finishing Miners Creek trail.  The letter should be sent to: John Murphy- Recreation Roads and Trails.  The acting Forest Service Supervisor is Diann Chunk.

-     Discussion on ammeding the Club By-laws ensued. A motion was made by Bill Gattis to chage the club By-laws as follows:

Drop the April Meeting and start meetings in May.
Change election date to latter month when more members are available.

Jim Martin seconded and the motion was carried.

-    Sarah Garrett is to send out reminder for Club dues to be sent in this month.  If Dues are not received by end of July members will be dropped and will no longer receive notifications/bulletins.

-    Vince and Chris Kutac will continue to maintain the Club WEB site since George Wolfe's death.  The only charge will remain membership in the club.  Members re very grateful.  The application will be modifed on the site.  Members were encouraged to send pictures, etc, of trail rides.

-    Sponsers for club were discussed. The Tompkins Hardware and Snow Shoe Lodge were mentioned.  The question being "What's in it for them" ?  Advertising, referrals, club purchases......Linda Martin moved that we include sponser ads on our WEB site.  Bill Gattis seconded and the motion carried.

-   It was decided that the meeting minutes would be sent to all the club members to keep everyone informed.

-    Data concerning our  Non-profit status was lost. Janelle Kukuk is contacting GG Dennis.  Bill Gattis will contact Janelle and determine what needs to be done to get this status re-instated.

-    The Club bank balance to date is $589.65.  Numerous members paid dues at the meeting and those will be deposited.

-    Discussion was made on club members advertising OHV related items on our WEB site (i.e., helmets, trailers, vehicles).  Everyone felt it was a great idea.  No objections.

-  Jim and Linda Martin ageed to have the June meeting at their home.  Jerre will check on the availability of the Boy Scout cabin for the July POT LUCK meeting and the August meeting will be held at the Gattis home.

-   Sarah Garrett will send out ride schedules again this year after confirming trails are open with Dennis Vicent and ready for use.

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