Meeting Minutes     May 5, 2005 MEMBERS/GUESTS PRESENT: Larry & Carol Whitehead Mark Stoller Gary & Carol Pearson Richard & Gigi Yeargan Don Weber David Langelier Deborah Pulskamp Ron Delaney Mark & Josh Foley Mike & Sal Mole Alan, Dana & Tyler Ames Ken Ketterling Meeting convened at 7:39 pm. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Deborah Pulskamp was present, she said they had not been to the last meetings because their jeep is being worked on and Ed can’t remember to come to the meetings. Deborah said she does not feel comfortable joining the club without wheels. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard said Death Valley was great. The flowers were beautiful but 395 was a little rough with his 35 foot 5th wheel. Great time, it was a good run. Trina’s jeep has been in his shop also he has Garath’s jeep in his shop. His garage work is progressing, and the rumor that he is stepping down as president is false. He has been very busy. He and Gigi bought another business and he is in the process of selling rentals but he will tough it out. VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT: Trina was not present but sent a message to Richard. She is in Moab. Ione information is with Ron. Barratt Lake run is August 26th. The camping spaces are taken. Ice House has room in the group sites; it costs $70.00 per night to rent the group sites. Richard suggested just tent camping. It is a tough trail and jeeps will need at least 1 locker and a minimum of 33 inch tires. Trina said she will send pictures from Moab. TREASURERS REPORT: Mark stated the bank says the club has $1,137.79. Mark says the club has $887.79. He will find out which is correct. SECRETARYS REPORT: Discussion was held about disgruntled x member and there was some clarification about vehicle inspection day. Richard told us about some trouble with T.J.’s bar brackets breaking. Mark S. motioned and Sally 2nd to accept the minutes. MEMBERSHIP: We have one returning guest at present. Ron has not heard from the others lately. Ron passed out new rosters. Everyone should check them to see that their information is correct. Our rigs are getting bigger and we now need more room to camp, something to think about in the future. The club membership is holding steady. DELEGATE REPORT: Del is out of town. No report. Richard asked about the Nevada legislature wanting to rule out parking in public parking lots; i.e.: Wal Mart, etc. Some discussion was held. CORRESPONDENCE: The El Dorado National Forest is holding an open house on Saturday, May 14, 2005, in Folsom. Blue Ribbon information was presented. The Best Western ATV Jamboree is next weekend, May 13 – 15, in Elko NV., 4 Wheel Drive and Off Road Adventure magazines were presented. OLD BUSINESS: Ron is working on the membership packet. NEW BUSINESS: Don read the rough draft of the separation letter. It is well written, only a few suggestions were make. Don will update the letter. Mark Stoller suggested finding some new trails and territory to explore. Membership participation is low on some of our old runs. Ron shared information from United regarding some memberships. Cal 4 Wheel Drive renewal information was given to Mark Stoller. Club members who are Cal 4 Wheel members need to pay Mark so he can send in one check to pay for membership. Hitch plugs are in. They are $30.55 each, there will be about 5 left after orders are filled. See Ron. PAST RUNS: Ron said the Road Patrol had a good guest turn out. The oil survey was completed. Prairie City run – Pete and Fred went. Hollister was postponed. Gary went anyway and stated it was really slick there. FUTURE RUNS: Ione Homecoming –Richard, Buddy, Mark Foley, Larry, Alan and Ron said they planned to be there. More rigs would be nice to have. Be there by 9:00 am on West Marlett Street. Car Show has been cancelled, Prospect Motors failed to get back to us. Memorial Weekend – May 28 – 30. Some are going to Winnemucca and some to Walker River. Mike posted activities scheduled for the Walker run. Adopt a Trail – will probably not happen till maybe July because of the snow. Fishing Derby – 1st weekend in June at Bear River. Buddy & Chris’ wedding – June 11th. Gigi’s Dance Recital – June 18th in Angels Camp. House warming – Mark and Emily’s’ June 18th from 1 to 8 pm. Kids on the Rock – June 25th. Forrest City – July 4th, Mark Stoller is getting information for the club. Training Day – August 13th. Ron is getting ready, fliers will be sent out. Rubicon Work Day – August 20 – 21st. Barratt Lake – August 27 – 28th. Destruction Derby – Last weekend in July. Club will pull out cars again. The Derby has a new sponsor, Big O Tires. COMMENTS: Ken said he would like to hold a bar b que again in September. September 10th or 17th. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted Carol Ann Whitehead