Maine Snowmobile Association
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458th Director's Meeting
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Bangor Elk's Lodge
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July 15, 2008
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President Paul Davis opened the meeting at 7: p.m.
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Secretary's Report: Jerry Major made a motion to accept the June Secretary's Report as written, Bob Lafontaine seconded, all were in favor, motion passed.
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Treasurer's Report: Sylvia Bridgham read the following report:
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Monthly Income: $ 4,156.09
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Monthly Expense: $13,182.58
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Net Revenue: ($ 9,026.49)
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Checking (6-30-08): $ 3,665.24
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Credit Line Balance (6-30-08) : $19,500.00
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Building Fund (6-30-08): $46,267.89
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Brian Wass Safety Fund (6-30-08): $ 1,222.31
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Sylvia reminded members that expense sheets should be sent in on a monthly basis.
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Guest Speaker: President Paul Davis introduced Col. Joel Wilkinson, noting that he spoke earlier at the E Board meeting. Colonel Wilkinson talked about his recent appointment to Chief, his goals for the Warden Service, significant financial issues, and he stressed that he's open to any questions or problems.
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Snowmobile Division: Scott Ramsay again handed out and went over updated end-of-year reports including Capital Equipment Purchases, Club Grant Summary, Municipal Grant Summary, and Snowmobile Grants By County. Scott mentioned several upcoming meetings, the new Groomer Operator DVD, the Downeast Rail Trail conversion, and the Canadian Pacific rail acquisition problem.
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President's Report: Paul Davis recognized Rick Salley of Bombardier and Blaine Huff from the Recreational Motor Sports Dealers Association.
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Executive Director's Report: Bob Meyers talked about the October Snowmobile Show, meeting with Toyota reps, Senator Snowe's response to the domestic oil production resolution passed last month, the next Task Force on the Natural Resource Agencies meeting, LURC's proposal to clubs to charge only $1.00 per foot for a bridge permit fee, and a petition effort to repeal the original LURC legislation which would effectively eliminate LURC. Paul Davis told members the E Board discussed this petition and voted that Bob Meyers should write a letter to decline to participate and obtain more information on the matter. Muriel Wood made a motion to support the E Board recommendation, Jerry Major seconded, all were in favor, and the motion passed. Bob noted Membership Packages would be ready at the August meeting, reminded members of the July 31st deadline for Landowner of the Year nominations and the August 13th Advisory Council meeting, and spoke about Charles Poor's recent office visit.
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Executive Vice President: Ken Ingalls, present.
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Eastern Region VP: Eileen Lafland said the Goodwill Riders held a BBQ fundraising event in memory of Dottie Giles, reminded clubs to remove trail signs especially those near a road, and asked that any club who would like their Membership Packet picked up after the August meeting to let her know.
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Northern Region VP Report: Dan Bridgham spoke about a CP Railroad section problem, said he'd be serving on the Public Advisory Committee of the AHRM Plan Update, noted clubs are very concerned about fuel prices and gooming expenses, and thanked Ken for emailing about the evening's meeting.
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Western Region VP Report: Cap Campbell, absent.
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Central Region VP Report: Mark Blake said he'd be sending a letter out to club presidents introducing himself and suggesting several area meetings. Mark asked that members call or email with any ideas and said he'd be looking for local area coordinators to help.
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Coastal Region VP Report: Bob Lafontaine, no report.
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MSA Trails: Maurice Marden warned of the August 5th state map change deadline, urging clubs to get any changes in as soon as possible.
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Scholarship: Dick Peck said the scholarship winners have been notified, that the Scholarship Committee met earlier and had come up with their own fundraising idea.
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Fundraising: Jerry Major brought Super Raffle posters and tickets for members, thanked Jon Holmes and Aleta Rioux for helping to call for donations, told members of an August 16th Super Raffle ticket sales incentive and explained the second money raffle to be drawn at the Annual Banquet.
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Hospitality: Muriel Wood read a list of cards sent and those that would be sent out soon, gave an update on Sally Withee and David Watson who was a former Snowmobiler of the Year, and said the 50/50 amount was $56.50. Muriel mentioned she'd be passing the hat for David's family.
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Membership: Debbie Long, no report.
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Old Business: Maurice said members should be aware that with IF&W wardens under a lot of pressure, it might be difficult to get one right away if needed.
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New Business: Dan Bridgham made a motion to support that the MSA is strongly opposed to the taking of any recreational trail by eminent domain, Rick Long seconded, Dan explained all the details, members discussed a bit, vote in favor was unanimous, and the motion passed. As requested by Brian Paradis, Dan's motion was re-read for clarity. Clint Davis showed members a raffle prize he has tickets for and which will be drawn at this season's Ride-In. Paul asked that members pick up and look over copies of the proposed By-Law changes and to get back to him with any questions or ideas.
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50/50 Drawing: Ken Ingalls won the drawing for $56.50.
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Skidoo $200 Pot O'Gold: The Bowlin-Matagamon Snowmobile Club was drawn but no Director was present to accept.
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In passing the hat, $100 was collected for the David Watson family which will be sent to them.
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Jerry Major made a motion to adjourn, Dick Peck seconded, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:18 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Donna Paradis, MSA Secretary
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