Meeting Minutes     January 6, 2005 Members present: Mark & Emily Stoller, Ron DeLaney, Don & Nancy Bryant, Larry & Carol Whitehead, Pete Elmer, Gareth & Carol Hilborn, Gary & Carol Pearson, Don Riddle, Trina Copper, Richard & Gigi Yeargan, Del Albright & Judy Timm, Don Weber, Charlie & Jerry Thompson, Mike & Sal Molé, Alan Ames, David Langelier, Ken Ketterling, Scott Dickinson and Fred Michel Dawgs present: Mike, Charlie and Scar Guests present: Greg DeGeorge Presidents Report: Richard Yeargan called the meeting to order at 7:36pm. He introduced our guest, Greg DeGeorge, to everyone. Greg has a 1975 power wagon. He is a tent camper and considers himself an average 4-wheel driver. Richard & Gigi did not go on any runs last month. They did go on the club's annual trip to Doran for New Years. There was lots of rain and they returned home to snow. Vice Presidents Report: Trina Cooper has been travelling the past 3-months. She has now accepted a new job that will have her commuting to the Sacto area but home on a full time basis. Trea$urers Report: Mark Stoller took in $210 in dues this evening. He reported our highest balance ever of $1,470.79. If you have not paid your 2005 dues, you need to do so now. If you have had an address change please let Mark and Ron DeLaney know the new information. Ron keeps the club roster updated and Mark keeps United 4WD updated. Secretarys Report: Sally Molé offered to pass around a copy of the minutes from the last meeting; there were no takers. Membership: Ron DeLaney welcomed Greg DeGeorge. He will be working with Mark on new membership packages and contacting those members who have not paid their dues yet. A motion was made, seconded and passed to decline 2005 dues from a club member. They will be contacted by mail regarding their removal from the club. Don will be working on a separation letter to be used. Delegate, Land Use & Conservation: Del Albright will be attending the CA4WD convention in Ontario. He will also be attending a meeting regarding the Rubicon on 1/22. Correspondence: Richard had no mail to discuss. Ron received the December and January issues of Off-Road Adventures, Blue Ribbon Magazine and CA4WD membership cards. Ron will be attending the North District Meeting on 1/22 for CA4WD. It was brought to our attention that the club was left out of the CA4WD 2004-2005 membership directory. Ron knew we had been in there the past 18-years. He will call to inquire regarding us. He also had the December In Gear. Old Business: It was decided to utilize the gift certificates to 4WD Parts for raffle prizes for Winter Fun Fest. Don will pick up two more additional gift certificates. We will donate 4, $25 gift certificates to 4WD Parts as raffle prizes. New Business: 2005 Nominations!!!! Preseident- nominations were Richard, Mike M. and Scott. Congratulations Richard! VP- nominations were Mike M., Mark S. and Trina. Congratulations Trina! Trea$urer- nominations were Mark S. and Gigi. Congratulations Mark! Secretary- Carol W. and Carol H. Congratulations Carol W.! Membership- Congratulations Ron! Delegate & Land Use- Congratulations Del! Del requested a donation to BRC to support the work he does. He is an ammbassador to BRC and his position is funded by donations. He strives to keep trails open for 4WD folks. He works throughout 12 states including 48 million acres in Nevada. A motion was made, seconded and passed to donate $400 to BRC. Ron passed around a list to place an order for hitch plugs. Ken announced the annual crab feed on 1/29. It is $30 per person. Dinner includes crab, tri-tip and dancing. Contact Ken for more information. We have secured a car show date in the spring, possibly 5/8. Sunday after WFF, some will play at the river bottom. Ron set a date for Training Day- 8/13. That is the same weekend as Sierra Trek. Ron would like to do a preliminary classroom training at the March meeting. It will last approximately 45-minutes. He has presented this to the Forest Service as well. There is a Rubicon work weekend on 8/20. CA4WD wants to increase dues from $40 to $45. The club voted that we are willing to pay the increase. Ron would like to do another club photo. He needs a more powerful camera that will keep the clarity when it is blown up to wall size. The club photo day will be 2/27, be at Ron's by 10am. Past Runs: Fred Michel reported on the toy run. They did not have an estimated number for the toys collected in 2004 but in 2003 they collected more than 650 toys. Cash from the food sales was used to buy bikes and sleeping bags. Scott and Buddy were there as well. The parade was a little diisorganized because there is no permit and no speed control. Scott cleaned house on raffle prizes. The Christmas party was a success. Richard estimated they had between 30-40 folks there. The gift exchange was fun too! Doran was wet and rainy every day. But that didn't stop Richard and Mark from taking the boat out for some crabs. Future Runs: WFF, we are serving dinner on Saturday night. Please be there by 4pm to help set up. Don't forget to wear a club shirt, blue if you have one. Topaz in February, Mark, Mike or Del will be working on this. Road Patrol 3/5, Ron got no call back. Clear Creek 4/8-4/10, Clear Creek is closed. It was suggested we change this to a Hollister run. Don and Gary will coordinate. The meeting was adjorned at 9:20pm.