April 4, 2007
TWO RIVERS DOG MUSHERS ASSOCIATION
April 4, 2007
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Scott Chesney, President, called the meeting to order at 6:35PM
11 members present
MINUTES REVIEW:
The minutes of the February and March meetings were reviewed. Becky Alexander requested that the February minutes be revised to reflect that Interior Fuels donated 200 gallons of fuel valued over $400 not $150.
MOTION to accept February minutes as revised, and March minutes as presented, was made by Maureen English, seconded by Tammi Rego. No objections.
FINANCIAL REPORT: Becky Cummings, Treasurer presented the financial report.
OLD BUSINESS: None discussed.
STANDING COMMITTEES REPORT:
- Sponsorship: Val Mackler reported that working on completing the list of sponsors and getting their “thank-you” mailed out.
- Race/Rules: Scott Chesney reported that the Chatanika Challenge needs improvements for next year, and that the Valley Funale was a successful fun community involved event.
- Trail: Scott Chesney reported that the trail stakes from the Valley Funale are being picked up; some reflectors are being repaired.
- Junior: No report.
- Public Relations: No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
Nominations/Elections:
- President: No nominations, Scott Chesney agreed to continue as President.
- Vice President: No nominations, Val Mackler agreed to continue as Vice President.
- Secretary: Donna Greenslade resigned her position, Becky Alexander nominated Tami Rego, Tami accepted.
- Treasurer: No nominations, Becky Cummings agreed to continue as Treasurer.
MOTION was made to accept nominees by Becky Cummings, seconded by Becky Alexander. General membership agreed.
Officers for 2007-2008 Season:
- President: Scott Chesney
- Vice President: Val Mackler
- Secretary: Tami Rego
- Treasurer: Becky Cummings
Discussion was held regarding the Race Committee. Becky Alexander suggested that each race Manager needs to be held accountable for the associated race forms, flyers, etc. thus relieving the club secretary.
Stage Race Proposal – Art Stoller
Art Stoller presented an offer to run, manage, and coordinate a new Stage Race to be held February 15-17 at Chena Lakes, mileage ranging from 25 to 45 miles each day. The race would have no dog-marking, limit 10-12 dogs, substitutions from a pool of dogs allowed on an honor system. Purse will be funded by sponsorships and fees, split to be determined by committee. He will form a committee to assist in planning the race and asked for any interested parties to contact him, Bob McAlpin already signed up to be on the committee. Art requested that TRDMA sponsor the race by providing bibs, insurance, trail markers, and snow machine.
MOTION to accept proposal and provide sponsorship of the race was made by Donna Greenslade, seconded by Tami Rego.
General membership discussed – concern regarding sponsor contact, Val Mackler requested that sponsorships be coordinated with her. The issue of volunteers was discussed and Art Stoller indicated that he would arrange for the volunteers.
Ski-Jor
Janet Smith said that there is interest from the Ski-jor organization to participate in runs of 20 miles or more. Discussion ensued.
Trail Use Questionnaire – Helen Lefgren
Helen was present to request that all participate in completing the questionnaire for the Borough.
Valley Funale – Becky Alexander
Becky requested that next year the finish times for the races be posted in a general location at the race for mushers to look up their times. The club already has a white board for that purpose. Schedule should have included time slot for presentation of awards.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm, next meeting will be on May 1, 2007
