Meeting Minutes     March 3, 2005 MEMBERS/GUESTS PRESENT Carol & Larry Whitehead Mike & Tami Stoller Ron Delaney Don Bryant Nancy Bryant Pete Elmer, Chris & Amanda Richard & Gigi Yeargan Russ Scaccianoce Alan & Dana Ames, Tyler Mike & Sal Mole Trina Cooper Melissa & Jordan Jensen Ken Ketterling David Langelier Gareth & Carol Hilborn Carol & Gary Pearson Meeting convened at 7:30 pm. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Russ was back and introduced himself again, he drives a green TJ. Jordan & Melissa Jensen were there and they drive a Toyota. Members introduced themselves and what they drive and any office they hold. PRESIDENTS REPORT: He has not been on any runs, still working on his project. His new trailer had to go to the dealer for work but he was very satisfied with their work. VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT: Trina relayed a message from Scott about a trail run with the Trail Busters on March 19 out of Middlegate, Nv. Contact Scott if interested. Trina also shared information on a missing person. Next month Trina will be running the meeting in Richards’s absence. Trina would like to change the meeting to 6:30 at the Hotel Leger for a dinner meeting. Moved by Mike and second by Sally. Voted to hold the meeting at the Leger. TREASURER: Mark was not at the meeting. They are leaving for Mexico and selling their house. SECRETARY: Motion was made to accept the minutes. MEMBERSHIP: Ron said membership is doing ok. Russ came back, that’s a good sign. Guests who have inquired earlier have shown up. Ron & Carol Englebreck have been absent; they have been here a couple of times. Greg is in a dart league on Thursdays but will be here after league. A guy from Angels Camp, Jim Rogers, came to one meeting. At present we have 29 families. DELEGATE REPORT: Del is not here, he is at the Salton Sea. Will be in Death Valley next month with Poobah. CORRESPONDENCE: Ron had some correspondence to share – Conferr magazine and Off Road Adventure. Corva, off road vehicle association is inviting people to a Lobby Day at the state capitol on April 11. Poobah had an email re: a yellow jeep in Sonora with MLRC sticker on jeep windshield. This should not be a problem a long as this person does not do something stupid that reflects on the club. Gary said he saw this person in town and the sticker was not on the windshield any longer. OLD BUSINESS: Don and Ron are working on the welcome letter. Ron is going to update our old one. Actually it will be a booklet with everything in it. He will try to have it by May. Don is doing a see ya letter. PAST RUNS: Topaz, Dana had a great time, they dog didn’t. All 7 vehicles got stuck. Picture Day went well. Del sent proofs. Melissa took a panorama picture that turned out great also. FUTURE RUNS: This Sunday is Road Patrol, only 3 have signed up. After discussion Gareth, Mark, Ron, Gary, Trina and Poobah were going. Meet at Marlene & Glenn’s Diner in Plymouth at 7:30 am for breakfast. Then to Sly Park to Iron Mountain and set up check point. Those who stop traffic can give rules and give survey. Normally this is done by 3:00 pm. March 19 is Vehicle inspection day at Poobahs shop. Only 4 had signed up so far. He may make this an annual event. Make sure everyone has basic equipment and rigs are safe. Prairie City on April 23rd meet at 10:00 at Prairie City, bring lunch. April 2-10 Death Valley, sign up if interested. April 8-10 Hollister, Gary said everything is in order. Area 5 has been reserved; you need to sign up for events for planning. May 8, Ione Parade, Trina may not be there but she will take care of the paper work. Gareth will be trail boss. May 15, Car show in Jackson at Prospect Motors. Mike is in charge and they question was how to advertise, suggestions – put out fliers, have prospect put it in their ads? Memorial Day, Walker River or Winnemucca. Ron is charge of Winnemucca and Mike Walker River. June, adopt a trail maybe, still up in the air because of snow. July 4th, Forest City, we are trying to get a forrester to show us around. August 13th, Novice training day. Aug 20-21 Rubicon work weekend. August 27-28th, Trina will take us to Barratt Lake. NEW BUSINESS: Ron ordered 18 trailer hitch plugs. At this point Ron took over the meeting to give his presentation on the ABC’S of off roading. A copy of this can be obtained by contacting Ron. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:10. Respectfully submitted Carol Ann Whitehead