Meeting Minutes

Top of the World ATV Club meeting minutes Jan. 19th, 2008

            There were 39 people present, including members and their families. We had a pot luck dinner at 5pm with lots of really good food.

The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm. The secretary’s report was read, motion made by Terry and seconded by Rocky to accept the minutes. The treasurer’s report was read, motion made by Doug and seconded by Bob to accept until audited. Karl read a letter from himself to all present.

Under old business Mark mentioned that for the annual VASA meeting they were told there are 16,830 ATV’s registered in the state of VT, but not all those machines are in VASA. Also, that we (TOW) is the second to biggest club in the state. A really big thanks to Larry Brown for having all the land to help us out with trails. There is still a GPS class being offered on April 12th. Any one wanting info on this they can call the VASA office. The course will be in Montpelier. Mark and Don Kelsey have been working closely together on the GPS with hopes to put a safety course together for us in the spring. Mark also stated that the ’08 registrations are in and available. He also said hopefully we will be putting up a Kiosk, with trail info on it.

Lincoln said we have to work on the VASA trail maps. Where they’re needed we will have to put up signage to coincide with the maps. He also stated that Charlotte Farrow was willing to do our auditing of the ’07 books.
           

Meeting Minutes Continued

It was also mentioned that VASA is doing shirts again, we do not have order forms yet. PJ asked about the $100 for a needy family. Debbie responded that is was given to a family in VT that is local, either in Lunenburg or Concord.

Under new business Lincoln mentioned that he is still working with landowners. With no further business at hand, we moved on to the election of officers. A paper ballot was opened for president. There were 15 ballots for Lincoln Paquette and 1 ballot for Mark Belliveau, Motion made by Alan and seconded by Bob to accept Lincoln Paquette as our new president for 2008. Terry asked the secretary to cast one ballot for V. President, Secretary and Treasurer. Motion made by Alan to have Karl Goulding be Vice President, it was seconded by Bob. Motion made by Bob and seconded by Doug to have Donna Paquette as secretary. Motion made by Doug and seconded by Alan to have Debbie Amadon as treasurer.

  After elections Lincoln thanked Mark for all his hard work for the club. PJ asked about liability insurance for anyone who operates the chain saw while doing trail maintenance.

Karl also thanked Mark for his work. Also, hopeful help coming on board from teenagers on trail maintenance.

Mark asked if there was any further business. The meeting closed at 7:35pm. Next meeting to be Feb. 12th, 2008 at Breezy Meadows Campground Rec. Hall.

 

Donna L. Paquette,
Secretary