March 2002

Ron brought the meeting to order at 7:40PM there were 10 members present.

Ron DeLaney
Wes Cross
Richard & Gigi Yeargan
Charlie & Jerry Thompson
Ken Ketterling
Mark Stoller
Mike Stoller
Dean Dark

Guests in attendance were:

Carol & Larry Whitehead
Carol & Gareth Hilborn
Bret McDanel

Report
President: Hitch covers have not yet arrived should be here soon. Updated club rosters are now available to club members

Vice President: Mike reports there has been 725 hits to the website, down 85 from last month, he paid the domain registration fee of $25. Jerri made the motion that Mike is reimbursed from club funds. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.

Treasurer: Ken reports our bank balance to be $525 there are a few checks to deposit and some absentee members who haven’t paid and may no longer wish to be members.

Membership: Mark talked to a gentleman from Lodi and he accepted an invitation to the meeting but didn’t show.

Delegate/Conservation: Del is absent, it is noted that Del has asked for some time at the next meeting to address the members.

Correspondence: Stanislaus National Forrest sent an outline of the Brown Darby Fuel Reduction Project in the Darby Fire Area.

A Certificate of Appreciation was received from United 4-Wheel and sticker were handed out.

An announcement from Fresno 4X4 inviting the membership to 3-Rocks Weekend March 23 & 24.

A letter from The BRC Political Action Committee asking for donations was received.

No action was taken on the correspondence.

Old Business: Med. Cards need to be in place before Memorial Day weekend. Club dues are overdue for members who haven’t paid. There weren’t enough members present to vote on the proposed by-law change. Mark gave Ron the form to apply for the tax ID number.

New Business: The first Thursday in July falls on the Independence Day holiday making it necessary to move the July meeting to July 11. Some members expressed interest in the Kids On The Rocks run on July 13, and requested more information to be discussed at the next meeting; I will contact the people in charge and have the info. at the next meeting.

Future Runs: 3/9 &3/10 Hollister Hills Report is on the website

4/6 &4/7 New Melones Base camp at New Melones campground, RV friendly, turn at Glory Hole.

5/4 Black Springs – Pine Needle Flat depending upon snow conditions.

5/5 Ione Homecoming Parade Picnic in the park afterward?

5/25 thru 5/27 Memorial Day weekend Virginia City camping at the overlook same as last year.



The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 PM.



Richard Yeargan 03/17/02