11 Jan
November 7, 2006
TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
November 7, 2006
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 7:35PM
20 members present
MINUTES REVIEW
The minutes of the October meeting were reviewed. Change spelling of Tammi Rego’s last name.
MOTION to accept October minutes with corrections was made by Becky Cummings, seconded by
Susan Almerof. No objections.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Becky Cummings provided a financial report.
STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT
- Sponsorship: Val Mackler reported that 49er feeds wants to donate a Risdon Sled for the club to raffle or use as a prize. She has not received any other responses from sponsorship packets.
- Public Relations: No report.
- Race/Rules: No report.
- Trail: Mike Green reported that the river is freezing up nicely. Blocked trail from Paul Shone’s to highway illegally blocked. Discussion.
OLD BUSINESS
- Symposium: Donna Greenslade reported on the Symposium 2006, booth was next to Outlaw Sleds, which was a popular booth. Aliy Zirkle mentioned that the representative from Outlaw Sleds left a sample sled for others to try out, any member interested should contact Aliy Zirkle.
- Yukon Quest Update: Scott Chesney reported that the Yukon Quest checkpoint will officially be at Chena Hot Springs Resort. A strategic planning meeting with CHSR and YQ staff will be held in the next couple of weeks, TRDMA board members will attend. It was suggested to have our next meeting at CHSR so that the membership could visualize the checkpoint. MOTION to have December meeting at CHSR was made by Aliy Zirkle, seconded by Tammi Rego. No objections.
- Tune-Up: Aliy Zirkle reported that the trail conditions are such that we should postpone the run to December 2. Prize categories will be similar to last year. MOTION to postpone Tune-Up to December 2, 2006 was made by Becky Cummings, seconded by Kris Kristensen.
NEW BUSINESS
- Code of Ethics: Scott Chesney reported that a draft version of the TRDMA Code of Ethics will be posted on the website for comment.
- Website: Scott Chesney reported that the website is moving to a new server location, which will help with improved access to forms.
- Meeting Location: General discussion regarding use of Grange Hall. Tammi Rego volunteered to contact Two Rivers School and/or District to inquire about meeting at their facility.
MEMBER COMMENTS
- Val Mackler commented that during upcoming meetings there will be some educational sessions with speakers from Animal Control, Second Chance League, etc.
- A member reported that Mike King in Salcha broke his leg and needs a handler for 45 dogs.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm, next meeting will be on December 9, 2006, at Chena Hot Springs
Resort.
