11 Jan
December 9, 2006
TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
December 9, 2006
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 8:00 PM, following presentation by Gwen Holdman, VP New
Development at CHSR, regarding the new Yukon Quest Checkpoint at CHSR
21 members present
MINUTES REVIEW
The minutes of the November meeting were reviewed.
MOTION to accept November minutes was made by Jason Weitzel, seconded by Mike Green. No objections.
FINANCIAL REPORT: No financial report presented.
STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT
- Sponsorship: Val Mackler reported that we have received monetary donations from Randy & D’Ann Chapel
($1,000) and Gene Duval ($500). Susan Almerof was able to get two sets of arctic mittens and two $50 gift
certificates from Sportsman’s Warehouse as well as several discount coupons and pins. The Risdon sled donated by
49er feeds to raffle off, is on display at Pleasant Valley Store, Scott Chesney will get tickets printed for distribution.
MOTION made to have the sled raffled at the Chatanika Challenge 200 banquet in March, seconded by Jason
Weitzel. No objections. - Public Relations: No report.
- Trail: Mike Green reported that the conditions are pretty bad. Abbie West reported that the Jenny M Hill trail area is
being plowed for use by logging trucks. Mike Green suggested that anyone in that area be aware of the trucks, they
are not able to stop quickly. Discussion.
OLD BUSINESS
- Solstice: By unanimous agreement, this race has been cancelled.
- Yukon Quest Update: Discussion regarding positions needed, Scott and Donna will post a schedule with
positions/time slots needed on the website. - Meeting Location: Scott Chesney reported that we would be meeting at the Two Rivers Elementary School starting
in January; all meetings will start at 6:30pm with a finish time of 7:45pm. The January meeting was rescheduled to
January 9th due to the holidays.
NEW BUSINESS
- Hamburger Run: Val Mackler and Donna Greenslade reported that if there is enough snow that the run will be same
as last year, passenger/poker run. - Club Snowmachine: Scott Chesney reported that the snowmachine is back from the FNSB; however, FNSB is very
unhappy with the condition of the machine. Scott suggested that the club start keeping a log on the use of the
machine, tracking what the machine was used for, how many miles, and by whom, etc. Mike Green, Trial Committee
Chairman will retain possession and responsibility for the machine. Status of search for snowmachine trailer was
discussed. MOTION made to have snow machine tracking log and that the Trail Committee chair retain responsibility of the
machine, by Susan Almerof; seconded by Janet Smith.
MEMBER COMMENTS
- Art Stoller suggested that the Board rethink the long range planning and mission for the club. He indicated that there
is interest “out there” for other types of races, i.e. shorter distance, stage races, etc. He intimated that the club spends
too much time and effort on volunteering for the Quest and the long distance races. It was suggested during the
discussion that a survey be developed to poll the mushing population on what types of races that they would like to
see offered in the Interior, it was also discussed having a survey for participants of the Chatanika Challenge to
complete after running the race giving feedback. Abbie West offered to create the surveys.
MOTION made by Rich Doran to create the global interest survey and post it on the website, as well as a driver
feedback form for the Chatanika Challenge; seconded by Mike Green.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45pm, next meeting will be on January 9, 2006, at Two Rivers Elementary School at 6:30pm.
