MEETING MINUTES AND NEWS
Minutes for December 28, 2009 and January 25, 2010 are below. NEXT CLUB MEETING MONDAY March 29th Please join us on Monday March 29th -7:00 PM at the Vets Club, 16 Hartwell St. Bernardston MA. BGL MEETING MINUTES Date: 1/25/2010 Time Started: 7:11PM Present: Brad Stafford - Vice-President (acting President) Jeff Miller-Treasurer Tina Kimball-Secretary Directors: Doug Smith-Gill Jim Nielsen-Leyden Jack Letourneau-Bernardston Also present: Bob Mason Secretary's Report: Given by -Tina Kimball. No discussion,
motion to accept by Brad Stafford, second by: Jim Nielsen,
Passed unanimously Treasurer's Report: We show income from selling a few more trail passes and selling the old Alpine "as is" for $250.00. At last report we had $5,052.24. We gained interest from our pay pal account of $2.86, we had expenses of 100 more trail passes, we purchased a little bit of lumber, and registered the 2001 Bearcat. Ending balance $1,847.55 (as of the date of the meeting we have the 100 trail passes in hand). Motion to accept by Brad Stafford, second by Jim Nielsen, passed unanimously. Trail Reports: Bernardston- Report given by Brad Stafford. Waiting for snow. Brad Stafford had groomed the loop. Trail change near Brandon Grover's house close to the mail boxes, look for the new signs that have been posted. Gill- Report given by Doug Smith. Again waiting for snow. There is a trail change near the Oak Ridge golf course near Dick French's access. Take the main road, go up the hill then go straight about 200' then take a left. This will take you out to Lenny Tyler's land, and again look for the new trail posted signs. Leyden- Report given by Jeff Miller & Jim Nielsen. Jeff Miller has groomed about 60 miles with the new groomer since the start of the season. The trails are looking pretty good. Jeff groomed the big loop around the fire pit. A local land owner cleaned up an access trail where they have been logging by running his tractor and box scrapper and really helped smooth over rutted areas. The Hunt Hill trail access issue is resolved. A new trail that by-passes Hunt Hill Road was cut by Jim Nielsen and Jeff Glabach between the existing trail and the Hunt Hill trail. Other Business: Bob Mason is working on a side project for a new tracked groomer. He will keep the club posted on his project and we can vote in a future meeting to help him out with some of the cost. Brad Stafford suggested a possible new fund raising idea to do a 20/20 raffle for a new sled. The idea would be to keep the tickets limited and see what sled options we could offer through a few local dealers. Several club members are looking into more details and will share in a future meeting. If anyone has any new fundraising ideas to share we are open for discussion. Please contact any of us, or come to the next meeting, as always the last Monday of every month at the Bernardston Vets Club at 7:00 PM. Our club's Facebook page looks good, we will keep information posted. We currently have about 75 Fans signed on. . Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Brad Stafford, second by Jim Nielsen, passed unanimously. Time meeting ended: 7:51 PM
BGL Meeting Minutes Monday December 28th 2009
Treasurer's Report We currently have $ 3,031.22. We purchased more trail passes, paid our Pay Pal account for our website, purchased a bit more lumber, and all the out standing checks have cleared NEW NEWS The club has purchased a 2001 Bearcat groomer from Ed Galipault for $3250.00. We have given him a $2,000.00 deposit with an agreement to pay off the balance as soon as the club gets a bit ahead.
The club groomer (Bearcat) in Gill will be getting track studs for this upcoming grooming season.
The Snowmobile Association of Mass (SAM) organization gave 80 unwrapped gifts to the Toys for Tots charity this Christmas season as well a $180.00 check. Thank you to every one that participated.
TRAIL REPORTS Bernardston - Over all most everything is in pretty good shape.
The Hell's Kitchen Bridge has been decked, thanks to Eric Emond and Scott DiGeorge. One area at the top of Fox Hill is still to be evaluated for a possible trail re-route.
Gill- More trail work has been done near the golf course and Dick Frenche's. Now you run along his plowed road, go straight, then bear left. This will come out on the original trail-watch for new posted signs.
Lower field bridge work (wet hole area) to be put off until spring. Please always ride with caution and obey the marked trails. Leyden- At this time not much to report - trails are in pretty good shape. The Hunt Hill trail at this time will remain the same. **********
As always please ride with caution and watch for new trail signs that may have been posted. **********
Please send us your comments about the trails, good or bad. ********** Please join us for our next club meeting
As always we meet the last Monday of the month.
Monday January 25th 2010 -7:00 PM at the Vets Club at 16 Hartwell St. Bernardston MA. Spread the word!!!! |
