Minutes of February 2006

February 14, 2006
East Montpelier, Vermont

East Montpelier Gully Jumpers
Minutes of Meeting
February 14, 2006


Meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm with nine (9) members present.

Secretary?s report was read. Denny Gove made motion to accept. Motion seconded by Peter Hill with changes. Motion carried.

Treasurer?s report read and accepted.

County meeting:
-Some clubs have closed bridges and gates. No snow.
-Make-a-wish is February 17-19, 2006. Activities planned and you can make a pledge if desired.
-In June, International Congress held in Burlington, June 7-11, 2006.
-Four clubs held meeting. Good discussion on grooming. Worcester Bridge last year to be used. Montpelier enough miles to do grooming.
-VAST carries officer and director insurance; $21,000 to cover everyone, about $100 per club. This year VAST bought policy.
-Groomer payment. Will pay 1 time grooming or 50% of contract.

Trail Master report:
-Groomed Montpelier on January 27, 2006.
-Dave groomed his trail once. Then rained.

Discussion regarding fundraiser for Piston Bulley. Fund raffle for skiers, good idea - Sugar Shack and Onion River Sports? Snowmachine, Club raffle maybe TMA?s. Mass mailing ? send three raffle tickets for them to sell. Sell tickets over summer. Put on web site. Maybe sell $100 raffle with dinner. Think about what we can do to make some money. Bring ideas to next meeting.

Henry Murray made motion to adjourn. Motion seconded by Angela Woodbeck. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.