Meeting Minutes     September 8, 2005 MEMBERS/GUESTS PRESENT: Carol & Larry Whitehead Gareth & Scar Richard & Gigi Yeargan Alan, Dana & Tyler Ames Sally & Mike Mole Ron Delaney Pete Elmer GUESTS: Kim, Pat & Forest Leonardini Diane & Don Fletcher Paul Calman James Nohel Meeting convened at 7:33 pm INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS: Richard had the club members introduce themselves to the guests. The guests then told us a little about them. Don & Diane have a 48 Jeepster a 67 Jeepster convertible and a 68 modified Jeep. Paul has a 68 Commando and wants to join a more active club; James has been on quad trips and is currently looking for a Jeep. Pat & Kim just like to 4 wheel. They have an 87 Toyota and have been on our adopt a trail. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Richard said he would give his report later. VICE PRESIDENTS REPORT: Trina was not present to report. TREASURERS REPORT: Mark was not present to report. SECRETARYS REPORT: The minutes were accepted as presented. MEMBERSHIP: Ron is updating our roster again. Please check and see if the current information is correct. Ron told our guests that the club was started in 1987 with 13 families; we at present have about 30 families. Ron is the only original member. Ron explained the rules of the club. DELEGATE REPORT/LAND USE AND CONSERVATION: Del was not present but Richard had an update of the many miles of roads now closed. Fines will be given if caught on these roads. New meetings are scheduled; In Placerville on September 14 and another in Jackson on September 15 at the Senior Center from 6 9 pm. New maps will be shown at these meetings. CORRESPONDENCE: Richard read an email from Steve Yeggie re: Girlie Creek. It is located by Loon Lake. Ron passed around the Blue Ribbon hand book, El Dorado Forest information; Stanislaus designation information and The Off Road Adventure. NEW BUSINESS: Richard gave us information on the US Forest Service Centennial Celebration in Sonora at the fair grounds on October 15 from 10am to 7 pm. There will be many demonstrations, Art exhibits, food and a market place among many other activities. Richard recommended getting a booth to recognize responsible 4 wheeling. The booth is free. Gareth moved and Pete seconded to have a booth, passed. Pete will head the committee. Gareth, Carol and Larry will help out. PAST RUNS: August 20-21 was the Rubicon work day. It was very successful. None of our members attended. The Barrett Lake Run was cancelled. Ron reported on the Labor Day Run – Gareth was security for the rigs that were taken up early. Those who went up early went on some runs. Fridays run was Barney Riley trail, the river was to high to reach the hot springs. On the way back we came back another route that was fun. Saturday’s runs were a 7am to the Sweetwater Mountains. It was cold leaving that early. We signed the book and took pictures up there. We had lunch at Belfort. We met the late group at Belfort going up as we were coming down. Some went on to Meyers after Sweetwater it has a man made trail through town (a mini Rubicon). As usual Alan provided the entertainment on the Strawberry trail. Usually the rock pile is the roughest part but now the trail is in really bad shape. Ron’s track bar was broken but he made it through the trail. At the rock pile they encountered an inexperienced quad rider. The rock pile made Sally nervous. Sundays run was the Deer Valley Trail around to Hwy 4 then through the trail. The Pot Luck Sunday evening was very good as always. Labor Day weekend was good runs, good food, and good times. FUTURE RUNS: Ken’s Bar B Que on September 10 at 1:00 pm. Slick Rock on September 17. Meet at Frank’s Café in Mokelumne Hill at 7:30 am for breakfast. If you not coming for breakfast be there be 8 am or meet at Bank of America in Arnold at 9:30 am. October 1 Fall colors tour out of Topaz Lodge. Del is in charge. October 15 at the Sonora fair grounds for a booth at the US Forest Service celebration October 20 Fordyce Creek (Wes in charge) Centennial. November 12 Bronco Canyon, there are places to park rv’s at the KOA Hilton in Reno. Thanksgiving at Dillion Beach (Alan and Dana in charge) or Clear Creek (Gary Pearson in charge). COMMENTS: An Apple Hill run was suggested. Sunday, October 23 was scheduled. Richard will be trail boss. In October we will set a date for our Christmas Party. There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:16 pm. Respectfully submitted, Carol Whitehead