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General Membership Meeting
January 2, 2007

Secretary’s Report - Paulie Skaja-Bell
  • January minutes approved; filed for future audit.
Treasurer’s Report - Nancy Hanson
  • Income $1548.00; still waiting on 2, maybe 3 ad payments; Expenses $1445.17; Received grant $12700+; Balance $14789
  • Report approved; file for future audit.
Director-at-Large - Rob Bell
  • No report.
Trail Coordinator - Steve Hohag
  • Grant money received.
New Members
  • No visitors.
Old Business
  • 17 people registered for club March 1-4, 2007. 14 day cancellation policy; 3 - 14 forfeit deposit (one night stay); 0 - 3 forfeit reservation cost. Rocky will provide an update on trail conditions. If members decide to cancel it is their responsibility by 2/14/07.
  • February Club Fun Night event; Creekside Tavern in Hanover on Thursday, February 22nd at 7:00pm.
  • Trail side picnic on February 3rd was cancelled.
New Business
  • 17 people registered for club March 1-4, 2007. 14 day cancellation policy; 3 - 14 forfeit deposit (one night stay); 0 - 3 forfeit reservation cost. Rocky will provide an update on trail conditions. If members decide to cancel it is their responsibility by 2/14/07.
  • Discussed membership committee; no thoughts on changes; keep on agenda for new ideas.




MnUSA - http://www.mnsnowmobiler.org
  • Rendezvous in Fergus Falls Feb 9 - 11; Governor cancelled, but Lt. Governor will be there Friday night. Planned meetings will be held and fun events are scheduled in the event trail conditions are poor; bring a digital camera.
  • Nancy commented meeting with new group at state went well.
  • 2007 International Snowmobile Congress will be held June 6 - 10 at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. Registration for members only $185 (non-members pay $205). Bob will bring sponsorship opportunity info to March meeting.
Club Updates
  • Hamel cancelled fun run.
  • Dick will provide update when details for snowmobile softball are decided.
Committee Reports
  • Membership:  No report.
  • Map: Appears maps have been distributed; now just need to keep boxes full. Map ad payments due from Heinen's, AK Corner became Napa (follow up); verify payment with Polaris (Rob)..
  • Safety:  Rocky and Dick will create an article to promote snowmobile donations through local 501c3 organizations, such as Lions, Jaycees, etc. to donate to snowmobile safety program. Article will run in MN Snowmobiling and be posted on web site.
Adjournment: 8:19 p.m.

Next Meeting
  • Tuesday, March 6, 2007 Medina Ballroom
  • Board Meeting, 6:00 pm
  • Happy Hour, 7:00 pm
  • General Meeting, 7:30 pm
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