• May minutes approved; filed for future audit.
  

• May report approved; filed for future audit.

• No report this month.
  

• The 2006/2007 grant application was submitted; expect about $30,000 award.
  
• Trail captains should review their sections early this year (August)
  - Problem areas last year are still problems and there may be more; report issues to Steve
  - Information is needed for map planning
  - Resolve as much as possible in next 30 to 60 days
  

• None present.
  

• June work night/picnic:  Turned into simply a picnic because an anonymous person had already cleaned the club shed. Thank you!
• Landowner Appreciation:  M/S/P - $15 gift certificates for land owners will be given again this year; Mike Johnston agreed to contact businesses and have copies printed.

<>Groomer Replacement:  Bob shared information about upgrading the groomer
 - Current groomer 2001 model; considering 2005 model
 - Discussion regarding last year’s expenses: totaled about $10,000
 - Discussion regarding upcoming infrastructure expenses, (bridges or other equipment): none known
 - Discussion regarding trade vs. selling outright: Bob’s opinion, cost difference would not be significant, however, selling would be time consuming & difficult
 - New vs. used costs:
      *    New = $130,000
      *    ’05 costs $114,900 – trade $60,000 = total $54,900
 - Nancy will contact bank for loan/payment information
 - View the groomer online www.trackinc.com and contact Bob with questions rmjmotorsports@frontiernet.net
 - Vote to purchase the ‘05 groomer via trade at September 5th meeting

• Map Committee:  We MUST print a new map this year. The cost will be between $8,000 and $10,000.
   - Printing options include: NW Trails to manage process, Mustang to manage process, create map with no advertising
   - M/S/P – map committee has authority to print the map
• Snowmobile Safety Training:  Mike is already getting calls; he agreed to secure details, forward for the web site, and contact local newspapers for promotion
• Club Web Site:  Rob will continue to update the club web site. Thank you!
  

• Still looking for volunteers to work Hay Days, State Fair, and Rum River Days; contact Nancy for details hansonjn@msn.com
• Region 8 Boat Ride is scheduled for 8/15/06
• Region 8 Swap Meet is scheduled for second weekend in November
• Nancy requested feedback from members regarding the rate structure for the grant program; contact Nancy to participate
• Fall seminar is being held in Duluth; information will be supplied at the State Fair; Region 8 will host this event next year
  

• None.

• Membership:  What type of activities would members like to participate in?
   - Discussed offering a survey to capture ideas
   - Recommendation to create a new member program that includes orientation and mentoring
  
• Map:  See info under New Business.
  
• Safety:  See info under New Business.
  

• Tuesday, September 5, Medina Ballroom
  
• Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
• Happy Hour, 7:00 pm
  
• General Meeting, 7:30 pm
 

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