Dakota Trails Snowmobile Association

Region 6 Minutes



MEETING MINUTES for Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association Region VI

American Legion, Forest Lake, MN, Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.

Roger called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 

ATTENDEES:

Roger Letcher (President, Lead Director, Cottage Grove)

Ray Vellenga (Treasurer & Forest Lake)

Jim Pavek (Vice President, Cottage Grove)

Donna Letcher (Secretary & Cottage Grove)

David Murphy (Director, Forest Lake)

John Farley (Director, Cottage Grove

Larry & Joan Lulf (Lakeville)

John & Bernice Bautch (Rice Creek Trail)

Virgil & Ihla Beyer (Snow Barons)

SECRETARY’S REPORT – Donna presented the secretary’s report.  Virgil made a motion to approve the minutes; Jim seconded; motion carried.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Ray gave the treasurer’s report ($1,911.34 checking balance and $10.00 in savings). The treasurer’s report was filed for audit.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT – Holding steady. Keep soliciting members.

OLD BUSINESS

·      Those present checked out the information available in the “tub”.

·      John B reported on the Veterans Ride. Had 100+ riders even though it was cold (-15 on Saturday with -35 wind chill). Rode 102 miles.  It was a good ride, fun time. Next year at Paynesville with Hutchinson as backup. Polaris and Artic Cat brought sleds.

UPCOMING EVENTS (detailed info on MN USA web page)

·      02/07-10/2018             18th Annual Black Woods Blizzard Tour, Duluth

·      2/8-11/2018                 2018 Winter Rendezvous at Izatys, Lake Mille Lacs (Onamia)

·      02/17/2018                  International Voyageurs SC Radar Run for Cancer at Rainy Lake

·      2/18/2018                    Vintage Show & Ride, Hastings

·      4/27-29/2018               Spring Meeting, Arrowwood Lodge, Brainerd Lakes

·      7/13-15/2018               Summer Event

·      10/26-28/2018             Fall Workshop, Bemidji

NEW BUSINESS

·      Roger opened the floor to nominations.

Roger Letcher nominated for Lead Director and Presidentby Bernice, seconded by John F. Roger accepted.

Donna Letcher nominated for Secretary by Dave, seconded by Bernice. Donna accepted.

Jim Pavek nominated for Vice President by Roger, seconded by Dave, Jim accepted.

Ray Vellenga nominated for Treasurer by Dave, seconded by Virgil. Ray accepted.

John Farley nominated for Director by Dave, seconded by Jim. John accepted.

Bill Prinsen nominated for Director by John, seconded by Bernice.

Dave Murphy nominated for Director by Ray, seconded by Jim. Dave accepted.

No other nominations received so nominations were closed until the March meeting.

Roger reminded us that nominations for officers will be open again at the March & April meeting with the election held in April. Anyone nominated must be present at the April meeting to be considered.

·      Roger reported that there would be discussion regarding vintage sled registrations at the rendezvous Board of Directors meeting.

CLUB REPORTS

·      Rice Creek: Group ride to MelGeorge’s coming up. Groomed once. Equipment working OK. Planning a dedication for the bridge repaired with the grant from Yamaha.

·      Cottage Grove: Held club trip to Hayward WI. Ride included a couple of new members. Overall good ride with only a couple of incidents but no injuries.

·      Forest Lake: Some of the planned rides were cancelled due to no snow but did have a couple rides and more rides coming up. Dave has contacted the city regarding the wording of a “no snowmobile” ordinance in Forest Lake.  He will continue to follow up with them.

·      Lakeville: Participated in the joint effort with the City Park & Rec for WinterFest.  Provided some sleds for some media people attending the Super Bowl at the request of the Ski Doo dealer. Showed off the groomer to the group. Groomed trail once. Grooming ski trails once a week. Had a couple of good club rides.

·      Sno Barons: Had annual ride in January. Received the permit for the campground. Sponsored a member helping build a church in Haiti.

GOOD TO THE ORDER – Larry Lulf.

Virgil made a motion to adjourn and John seconded the motion.

Next meeting – Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at American Legion in Forest Lake, MN.

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Letcher, Secretary