Meeting Minutes     May 4th 2006 Members Present Don & Nancy Bryant Rich & Peggy Hughes Gary & Carol Pearson Don Riddle Del Albright Mike Stoller Larry Whitehead Pete Elmer Buddy, Chris, Ashton and Colton Kirkes Mark Foley Richard & Gigi Yeargan Dave Langelier Ron Delaney Charlie, Jerry and Chris Thompson Judy Timm Guest Dylan Bosworth Lorin Jones Stephen Matweyor Bob & Patty Eilenberger Ron Allison With a commanding authority Mr. President called the meeting to order at 19:34 on this forth day of May two thousand and six. Guests and members were asked in introduce themselves and describe their vehicle. Presidents Report Mr. Delaney stated the last month was stagnant as far as club activities and attributed this to the poor weather conditions. For the record, he did not say anything about the hole in the ozone or the cutting down of rain forests was causing the poor weather. Although he appeared concerned about Richard’s appearance, he had no more valuable information to share in his report. Vice Presidents Report Absent as well as his CEO. Secretary’s Report Absent- Claims to be caring for daughter but we know it is an excuse to be with her granddaughter. Treasurer’s Report Making a late appearance in a grand fashion, Judy stated at the last meeting the club had $505.85. She also included that at the last meeting we sold some club limit edition memorabilia items for a grand total net gain of $26. Thus, our undisputed current club bank balance is $531.85. She said MLRC members of CA4WDC need to pay their dues ASAP. Dues on the ASAP-CA4WDC-MLRC members are $45. PLEASE MAIL CHECK TO JUDY NOW, YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE AND WE KNOW WHO YOU ARE. Please make checks payable to Mike Stoller I mean Motherlode Rockcrawlers. Mail them to the P.O. Box. Sorry I don’t have the P.O. Box number, but you can email Ron or Judy for it. Judy is working on an information booth for the fair but we need a million dollars of liability coverage to tell people how to four-wheel safe and be smart. She is working on that issue. She said the booth is $450 and we are trying to get near CHP and CDF. She had not further information. Membership Report Gary Pearson (a handsome man) said he had no contacts. Delegate and Land Use The legendary no other then Mr. Del Albright himself was present to report. Rubicon master plan is moving on. He expects it to take a couple of years and he will keep us informed. National route designation may be closing temporally on the top of the Sweetwater’s because parts of the trail are not on any maps. Parts of the Pine Nuts are in danger too. Del is going to be putting on a major battle for the area. Tread Lightly is getting almost green. The kid’s pledge goes too far. Del has asked for changes and is willing to start a nationwide effort against Tread Lightly if they do not change it. He noted that next year is Blue Ribbon Coalition’s 20th year anniversary as well as the Motherlode Rockcrawlers 20th anniversary too. May 16th is the Land Use Committee of Amador County and the Board of Supervisors meeting about county noise levels. Anyone who can attend is urged to. Contact Judy for more information. Ron then went over information about the Motherlode Rockcrawlers club with our guests. Wow! They still stayed for the rest of the meeting. Correspondence The usual junk mail, In Gear, BRC magazine, Eldorado Forest event schedule, stuff like that. Ron did mention an article that was published in In Gear. It reminded Rubicon trail users who camped in the springs area on the private land to pay the camping fee. We also received notice from United 4WD that their new membership fees and member system is changing. I think we all had a headache after Ron made a great effort to explain and read them to us. It was decided we would visit the subject at a later date and decide if we want to continue supporting United or if our money would be used better elsewhere. Old Stuff Gary and Pete went on a local TV show to discuss our club and what we are about. They said time went fast and they did not get to discuss everything but it went well. You can email them for an autograph. Barbeque –idea is on hold until we generate some cash flow. New Business Ron is going to be getting new reflective decals with the newer design logo at a Jackson source for $5.30. Mike (that’s me) will get him the artwork. Future Runs Ione Parade May 14th (Mothers Day) Meet 9:15 Same Place Memorial Day Weekend Walker River Resort-Contact Sally Winnemucca-Contact Ron Mono Lake Area-Contact Pete Other items to watch for more information on the website. Cancer Walk-a-thon Kids on the Rocks Prairie City Day-ATV’s, Motorcycles and 4WD lunch together? Barney Riley Trail 21:04 Adjourn Just submitted, Mike Stoller