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2006 Chatanika Challenge 200: Race Results

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October 3, 2006

TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
October 3, 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 7:40PM
20 members present

MINUTES REVIEW:
September 5 meeting minutes were reviewed briefly.

FINANCIAL REPORT: Becky Cummings provided a financial report. We currently have $2,622.66 in our account.

OLD BUSINESS:

• Sponsorship of Jr. Mushers to Jr. Iditarod and Jr. Quest: Scott Chesney reviewed with the club the Jr. Sponsorship program we are supporting this season. There would be 2 Jr. mushers chosen with a ceiling cap of $125 per musher. The club would provide a check to the organization for the entry fee and the remaining funds would go towards traveling expenses. A mentor or experienced musher would need to sign off that the Jr. musher has the necessary experience to complete the race. The Jr. musher would need to write a 250 word essay and also explain to the club what they could give back to the members and club (i.e. volunteer hours).
• Race Managers NEEDED: We still need for Race Managers. Without the support of volunteers, stepping up to take the role of the race manager, some of the races may not be held this season. Aliy Zirkle has volunteered to manager the Tune up. Scott Chesney has dedicated the board for the Chatanika 100/200 this year. We still need someone to step up to the plate for the Solstice 100, the Hamburger Run, and the Valley Funale. We have several personnel interested already in assisting with the awards, hungry dog, and food for the Funale, we just need a manager!

STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT:

• Sponsorship: Scott Chesney announced we have sponsorship packets available for new sponsors now! If anyone wants one, they are available for distribution. Val is in the process of mailing out packets to the existing sponsorship list and she and Scott will also have packets available for new sponsors if anyone is in need of one.
• Public Relations: Nothing to Report
• Race/Rules: Nothing to Report
• Trail: Mike reported that the forestry division is re-doing the logging road on top of Jenny M Hill. It is a wide trail, but very messy and sloppy right now. A caution has been put out on the trails in this area. Point of contact at the Interior Forestry division is Doug Hanson. Mike will try to get TRDMA on the list to be notified when logging roads will be worked upon. Becky Alexander will post a sign at the Pleasant Valley Store warning trail users of the logging road activity. Becky also reported there is logging activity off the end of Pleasant Valley Road and Hyssop. Scott Chesney reported the trail from Flat Creek to the Fire Break Trail has been cleared. The trail is reported to be a little narrow at the bottom, but easily passable with a sled. The Compeau trail has also been opened. It is reported as having several sharp switch backs, use with caution. Rattles reported that the easement off of 24 mile behind Kedrick’s has been surveyed and is to be reopened, due to the old territorial 33 foot easement.
• Junior: Nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS:

• Yukon Quest has not official announced the replacement checkpoint for Angel Creek this year.
• We need a new meeting place. Several places have been suggested to include; Grange Hall, the Nazarene Church, Frank’s Pizza, Mia’s, Judy Curriers, and the old idea of Swenson’s Club House offer. Scott announces once the new location has been determined, emails, signs, and phone calls will go out. A huge thanks of gratitude goes out to Becky Alexander from the club for offering the time and space of the Pleasant Valley Store for the past years. Her support has been greatly appreciated. Becky has offered to continue storing the clubs items, but cannot accept any more due to space shortages. Scott suggested looking into purchasing a connex for the club’s gear. Swenson’s old suggestion of a club house will be revisited.
• Scott Chesney reported that help is needed on developing the code of ethics. Scott has a copy of the rough document available for review. He reported the code is to show us and others in the community that our club is serious about proper dog mushing and handling ethics. We are tailoring the code to meet our need as a club and it is an important issue to get across to mushers and the community alike.
• The Symposium will be held the last weekend in October. We need volunteers for booth sitting. We will have the junior musher sponsorship packets available at that time.

MEMBER’S COMMENTS:

• Paul Shoen now has straw available.
• Aliy Zirkle reported there is a brown bear in the area.
• Becky Cummings has 10 sheep available for dog food.
• Tammy Regal has a registered black lab that is house and kennel broke. Free to good home.
• Emails and phone calls about meeting reminders appreciated and great idea.
• Rattles reported the club’s snow machine is being brought in for a new battery and new starter bracket.

Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm, next meeting will be on November 7, 2006 (Election Day).

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September 5, 2006

TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
September 5, 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 7:40PM
09 members present

MINUTES REVIEW

• No minutes were recorded for the August.
• Monthly meeting was conducted informally at the stake party.

FINANCIAL REPORT

• Scott Chesney provided a financial report.
• Becky Alexander reported a financial gain of $150 generated from the sale of TRDMA gear at Pleasant Valley Store.

OLD BUSINESS

• Sponsorship of Jr. Mushers to Jr. Iditarod and Jr. Quest: Scott Chesney presented a rough copy of the sponsorship form that Jr. mushers would need to complete for consideration. There would be 2 Jr. mushers chosen with a ceiling cap of $125 per musher. The club would provide a check to the organization for the entry fee and the remaining funds would go towards traveling expenses. A mentor or experienced musher would need to sign off that the Jr. musher has the necessary experience to complete the race. The Jr. musher would need to write a 250 word essay and also explain to the club what they could give back to the members and club (i.e. volunteer hours).
• Race Managers NEEDED: The need for Race Managers has been announced as an urgent priority. Without the support of volunteers, stepping up to take the role of the race manager, some of the races this year will not be able to be held. Scott Chesney has dedicated the board for only the Chatanika 100/200 this year. Val Mackler stated that Mr. Armstrong was interested in helping out again this year and did an excellent job last season. Julie Hedgecoke recommended placing the need for race managers on the website and putting out the request at the symposium.

STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT

• Sponsorship: Val Mackler reported that she has created a new sponsorship letter for new and current sponsors. Becky Alexander has provided pictures for the Valley Funale for the packets and Becky Cummings is typing up the new letters for Val. Donna Greenslade has also volunteered to make around 200 flyers featuring the Chatanika 100/200 for the packets. Val will be mailing out packets to the existing sponsorship list and she will also have packets available of new sponsor if anyone is in need of one.
• Public Relations: Scott Chesney reported that the racing schedule has been given to Mushing Magazine for publication.
• Race/Rules: Nothing to Report
• Trail: Scott Chesney reported that there was a good turn out for the trail blazing from Flat Creek to the Fire Break Trail. They have cleared between 4-5 miles of trail in this area. The trail is reported to be a little narrow in one place, but easily passable with a sled.
• Junior: Nothing to report.

NEW BUSINESS

• Julie, from the Yukon Quest Committee spoke about the upcoming Quest and new modifications they are making to improve the race. She also provided a thank you card for the 2005 race official and vets for the volunteers. The following items were discussed:

• • 101 is not an official checkpoint, but will be used as a stop in/out point for the safe tracking of the mushers.
  • Permanent markers are being put up over Eagle Summit.
  • Rosebud and American Summit are slotted to have permanent markers put up in the near future.
  • Angel Creek will not be a checkpoint this year. The Quest is considering Chena Hot Spring Resort (water would be hauled in from town), creating a remote site with TAIGA, and using Pleasant Valley Store as the new checkpoint for the 2006 Quest. Final decision has not been made as of to date.
  • Trail committee has been established for the Quest to help monitor the trails and communicate the information to the mushers more readily.
  • The Purse has been raised to $200,000.
  • The Quest offices and store will be moving to a new location later in the year. They will be in the Visitor Center Downtown.
  • The Quest is trying to establish winter festival the weekend of the Quest finish. They have offered the club the opportunity to be part of the event or fundraiser.
• Scott Chesney has recommended that the club set up a code of ethics for its members and those involved in our races. This is to raise awareness in all mushers and the community the importance of proper dog care. It was also suggested that a mentoring program be considered for younger and inexperienced mushers. Susan Allmeroth and Val Mackler have volunteered to help create a code of ethics.

Meeting adjourned at 8:50pm, next meeting will be on October 3, 2006.

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June 6, 2006

TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
June 6, 2006

MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 8:00PM.
9 members present.

MINUTES REVIEW
The minutes of the May meeting were reviewed. MOTION to accept May minutes was made by Becky Alexander, seconded by Janet Smith. No objections.

FINANCIAL REPORT
Becky Cummings provided a financial report.

OLD BUSINESS

• Triathlon: Janet Smith and Judy Currier presented a report on the status of the upcoming Triathlon in July. Flyers and applications have been modified to include the new tandem team class, new flyer and application will be on the website. A list of positions needing volunteers will be presented at the July meeting. Canoe course has been tested.
• Summer Potluck/Trail Marker Party: Scheduled for August 5th, in conjunction with the August meeting. Surveyor’s Exchange has agreed to match our purchase, for a total of 1,000 survey lath. Janet Smith recommended putting 2 reflectors on the “red” caution markers for better visibility. Becky Alexander will pick up the lath.

STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT

• Sponsorship: Val Mackler reported that all thank-you letters/gifts have been sent. Susan Almeroff will be putting together a summary list for future reference.
• Public Relations: No report.
• Race/Rules: New race schedule as follows:
  • Tune-Up November 18, 2006, make-up date December 2, 2006
  • Solstice 100 December 16-17, 2006
  • Hamburger Run January 27, 2007
  • Chatanika Challenge March 9-11, 2007
  • Valley Funale March 31, 2007
  • Due to a lack of participants/interest, the committee has decided not to sponsor a Junior 100 this year, the Junior Solstice Race will be extended to a 50-mile race, and the club will sponsor two junior mushers for the Junior Quest or Junior Iditarod, selection process to be determined later.
  • Race managers are needed for the all races. Members interested in volunteering should contact a board member
• Trail: Scott Chesney reported that he notified Mike Green regarding the Pleasant Valley Road/Big Island logging issue and the Ridge Trail to Colorado Creek Trail connection. There will be a trail maintenance work day scheduled in July.
• Junior: No report.

MEMBER COMMENTS

• Susan Almeroff reported that during the Spring clean-up a group including Jack Studer, Jason Weitzel, Kris Kristensen, and herself went up to Angel Creek and voluntarily picked up residual trash left from the Yukon Quest and Chatanika races. She recommended that the club make arrangements to do this on an annual basis.

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm, next meeting will be on July 11, 2006, rescheduled due to the holiday.

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