Two Rivers Dog Mushers Association

TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
JULY 11, 2002
MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Kevin Lupo, President, called the meeting to order at 7:35.

1. Further discussion was held on the 100/200 mile race. A few changes were made to the race rules, checkpoints and layovers. If Valley Center agrees, we will have a 2hr-6hr-2hr layover schedule as follows:
   • 2hrs Valley Center
   • 6hrs Angel Creek
   • 2hrs Valley Center

   Mark May will have a hospitality stop on the river with a fire (not mandatory). A VET BOOK WAS ADDED TO MANDATORY GEAR.

2. A proposal was made to try and provide billets for the out of town mushers. A sign up sheet for anyone that could house a musher and team will be placed at Valley Center, with approval from Susie.
3. ADMA has been mailed the proposal for housing teams at the race grounds. So far, no one has contacted us with an answer.
4. Our insurance covers all activities and any age group. It covers bystanders only. It does not cover any member of the association, but does cover the association in the event we are sued. It is like a home owners insurance, we cannot sue ourselves. (this is why everyone that mushes, should be a member of our club)
5. Kids races were discussed. Items under discussion included whether to have them on a separate day, or on the same day as scheduled race. Most in attendance wanted them the same day to save commitment time. Alan will try to get volunteers from the kids parents to help support these races.
6. T-shirt pricing was discussed. It was agreed that this would be a good idea, when the bank account can support it.
7. Northern Power Sports has agreed to sell us a 4 wheeler at cost plus freight to help with our raffle. Kevin will get with them select the one we will raffle. The sell price of raffle tickets will be $5.00 each or 6 for $25.00. Draw date has not been decided.
8. The application is in the mail to us for our gaming permit. We will need 2 members to be on the license and pass the test before it can be submitted. We will have to prove our association is legitimate by submitting the following:
   • Membership list of from 25-40 names
   • Established for 3 years
   • December’s bank statement for the last 3 years
   • Bank account
   • A separate bank account established for gaming
9. A motion was made to have a financial report at each meeting.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15.
The next meeting will be August 1, 2002, 7:30pm at the Grange Hall.