3.12.24

Members present: Bruce Valiquet, Herb Else, Quint Shear, Carl Desrosiers, Eric Poppleton, Dale Hollingshead, Arne Summers, Blake Valiquet, Jenny Beiermann 

Snowskippers meeting minutes 

Bruce called the meeting to order at 6:36 

1. Jenny read the secretary report of the last meeting from February 13.  Carl moved and Herb seconded.  

1. Treasurer’s Report – no incoming money, no outgoing money.  We paid Herb for the PO Box Renewal.  Our balance is 6,224.92 in the checking account and $6,181.09.  Dale moved and Quint seconded.   

1. Committee Reports

1. SARC

1. Quint mentioned that we need to check if we can log into Active Alert, some people have been having problems and sending messages on Discord. 
2. Two outstanding SARC applications (Blake Valiquet and John Rizza) – we are waiting on the formatting of the application to go through the system. 
3. Andy sent a message to Rich about updating the materials but haven’t heard back.  Quint or Andy will re reach out to Rich this week. 

1. Grooming

1. Carl and Herb attempted to groom today (3.12.24)
2. We are still having grooming actuator problems – they can’t lower the groomer down at all so they couldn’t groom. 
3. Herb would like to take a battery up to attach it directly to the actuator and see if it is working properly. 

1. If it’s not working after that test, we will bring it home to have it worked on by someone in town

1. Safari

1. We only have two rides left – one ride out of Bonham on 3.23.24 and go to Mushy Park
2. Our final ride is April 6th for the Partners Ride

1. We need to get a count of the kids coming – we will likely cap it at 12 – 15
2. We need to get special event insurance for the Partners ride this year – Bruce will check on that 

1. The Meeker ride went well, we had about 20 people

1. Most people stayed both nights but nobody rode on Sunday

1. Quint asked that we find a new safari leader for next year

1. We will look at delegating out some rides to different people to share the load of leading rides

1. Open Issues

1. Dale asked if we made any money from the CSA raffle ticket sale

1. Bruce said we haven’t heard anything yet – he is going to contact them this week

1. It was brought to our attention that Carl’s father passed away this month

1. It was asked that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to hospice in honor of his father

1. Herb moved to make a donation of $100 to HopeWest in honor of Charles Desrosiers.  Arne seconded. 

1. New Business

1. 8-ball award nominations

1. Chad was nominated for getting stitches after running into a tree
2. John Hefner was also nominated for his corkscrew crash in the trail
3. John won with a unanimous vote for his corkscrew crash

1. Herb moved to adjourn the meeting and Carl seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 7:11. 

Best,

Jenny

6:30 PM 

Members Present: Arne Summers, Blake Valiquet, Bruce Valiquet, Quint Shear, Carl Desrosiers, Herb Else, Vince Guinta, Jenny Beiermann 

1. Call to Order at 6:45 

1. Approval of minutes from last meeting

1. Jenny read the minutes of the last meeting from 1/13/24
2. Herb moved to approve the minutes as read and Carl seconded.  Motion carried. 

1. Treasurer’s Report

1. We have $6,594.92 in the checking account and $6,181.09 in the America Funds
2. Only January bill was the business cards that Jenny took care of
3. Quint moved to approve the treasurer’s report as presented, Carl seconded. 

1. Committee Reports

1. SARC

1. We hosted our training out of Grand Mesa Lodge due to conflicts with Mesa Top dog race.
2. We did some packaging training with the ground team at one station and then at the second station we had a multiple avalanche burial scenario.
3. We had three full teams complete the missions created. 
4. We had a quick debrief and lunch afterward at Grand Mesa Lodge.
5. Our ambulance sled gear needs refreshed – Quint will talk to Andy and Rich about updating this gear and getting some new first aid materials, blankets, warming pads, etc. 
6. Quint will also chat with Andy and Rich about obtaining funds for new avy gear for members who have outdated or missing avalanche gear.  

1. Grooming

1. Carl gave a grooming update – Quint and Andy brought the groomer to Vega after Dan repaired it.
2. A group went and groomed on 2/1/24
3. The bearcat is being stored at Ryan Cranston’s cabin near Vega lodge
4. Some tours have been going out of Vega and the airbnbs near Wilson Creek, so it need to be groomed again soon
5. If Herb will get the group a date to groom, Quint will put it out to the membership to see if anyone can help

1. Safari Team?

1. We had a good ride to Glenwood – we had 36 people in Glenwood, 25 sled over and 24 sleds back
2. We avoided the trail going back because the trails were very rough
3. All members enjoyed the rides and the pool
4. The February 24th ride is being moved to the 25th so Cameron’s daughter can join on the ride.  Still out of Vega.
5. On March 9th we will plan to do a Meeker ride if everyone is up for it – the Trailhead Cabins and Lodging can accommodate the club
6. On March 23rd we will ride out of Bonham
7. On April 6th we will have our Partners Ride 

1. Open Issues

1. Bruce asked about the beacon test station for Vega

1. Quint they are all sold out for now at the Colorado Snowmobile Association
2. You have to get on the list in the middle of the summer

1. Bruce will check in June with the Snowmobile Association to see if we can get on the list

1. Quint requested to be paid for the $200 room charge for the Christmas Party at Wine Country Inn.  Carl moved to pay Quint the $200 and Arne seconded.  Motion carried. 

1. Herb asked if we could groom on Monday the 19th.  Quint and Herb will contact John Rizza and Ryan Cranston to see if they can help groom on the 19th.  

1. New Business

1. 8 ball –

1. Dale was nominated to win the 8 ball award for running Bruce off the trail on M5 hill
2. Alex was also nominated for falling off his sled and ghost riding it into the tree 
3. Dale was awarded the 8 ball after a unanimous vote 

1. Adjournment – Herb moved to adjourn the meeting.  Quint seconded.  Motion carried and meeting was adjourned at 7:25.  

Saturday – January 13, 2024

Wine Country Inn
Called Meeting to Order: 6:30

President Bruce Valiquet was absent, so Vice President Andy Kelley led the meeting we
hosted at our annual Christmas Party.

Business cards for the club and SARC were distributed to members. These are to be
used to generate membership for the club and if people want to donate money to fund
search and rescue.

Marty moved to pay Jenny $95 for the designing and printing the cards. Quint seconded
the motion.

Committee Reports

SARC
The annual all SARC meeting was moved to January 27th at the Mesa Top Parking Lot.
More details to come.

Grooming
Groomer and bearcat are at Andy’s barn still.  Parts are on order for the bogey wheels
on the Bearcat.

Safari Team
01/27/24 – SARC Training, Mesa Top Parking Lot

02/10/24 we will ride out of Glenwood or Meeker
Glenwood rooms are $269/night, plus taxes. Must make your room reservation by
February 3rd for the group rate and to fulfill our room contract. We are looking for
drivers if you know anyone who doesn't want to ride but wants to join for evening
activities.

02/24/24 Vega ride – Memorial for Ryan Deppe

03/09/24 – Meeker ride

03/23/24 – local ride – electric mountain if we don’t combine it with the burn ride

04/06/24 – Partners ride

The 8 ball award was awarded to Melanie for a stretched out ski loop from getting
unstuck many times that day.

The meeting was adjourned and we continued with our party and white elephant gift exchange

Tuesday – December 12, 2023  

Sheriff’s Posse Building
Members Present: Bruce Valiquet, Vince Guinta, Herb Else, Don Johnson, Andy Kelley,
Quint Shear, Shari Shear, Jenny Beiermann
Called Meeting to Order: 6:45 

Minutes of the Last Meeting 
Jenny presented the minutes of the last meeting
Andy moved to accept the minutes, Don seconded; motion carried 

Treasurer’s Report 
Arne was absent, so we dispensed with the presentation of the treasurer’s report. 
At least 5 checks have come in for map ads

Committee Reports 

SARC 
We have a training tomorrow, the 13th, for Discord and Active 911 at 6:00 at the SO
training room.  
On Thursday – John, Quint, and Andy will meet with the ground team to discuss the
training happening on January 6th.  

Grooming
Groomer and bearcat are at Andy’s barn.  Andy, Marty, Quint, and Carl assessed the
condition of the groomer.  Quint thinks we need to build a brace with pins to minimize
the movement that stresses the motor.  Dan Coulter will weld and build the arm to fix the
problems.  

Safari Team
12/16/23 – We will ride at 10 o’clock out of the visitor center on Saturday.  More of just a
trail ride to get some machines out – if some people are interested we can maybe have
lunch at Grand Mesa Lodge. 

01/06/24 Sarc Training, likely on the Uncompahgre 

01/13/24 will be a Vega ride or Bonham (?)and our Christmas Party at Wine Country
Inn 

01/27/24 local ride – probably the burn and electric mountain lodge 

02/10/24 we will ride out of Glenwood or Meeker 
Glenwood rooms are $269/night 

Meeker ride would be less expensive – we could go to Meeker in March if we want to do
two out of town rides, or can only do one on the 10th 

02/24/24 Vega ride – Memorial for Ryan Deppe 

03/09/24 – Meeker ride 

03/23/24 – local ride – electric mountain if we don’t combine it with the burn ride   

04/06/24 – Partners ride 

Electric Mountain had two fires in cabins – but they are advertising they will be open this
spring, so we will try and squeeze one of those in.   

Open Issues
Don asked if we will be doing photos or videos again for social media to generate
interest in the club like Sonya Thompson did last year.  

We reviewed the list of active and expired members for the Snowmobile Club.  

CSA was going to have us on a list for beacon check stations – we have never heard
back.  Quint will investigate 

Map ads – each of the three clubs that sponsored the maps are only printing 500.   Delta
Snocruisers and Mount Sopris Rec Riders are the other two clubs that sponsor the
maps.  

We will only print 1500 maps – 500 for each club 

We will try and support Vega lodge this year and have a meal there after a Vega ride 

Jenny will design business cards for the club/sarc to put in windshields and to use on
rescues

Andy will get a logo 
Contact info – snowskippers website snowskippers.com 
Club Address – PO Box 4964 GJ, 81502
Bruce will look into a club Venmo account

8 – ball award – we discussed whether Andy or Jenny getting the award for going
sledding without putting gas in a sled.  It was also discussed if Quint should get it for not
putting the cap on his chain case. 
It was decided it would remain at Andy’s office until the ride this weekend.  

Quint moved to have our January meeting at the Christmas party on 01/13/24.  Andy
seconded; motion carries 

Don moved to adjourn the meeting, Herb seconded; meeting adjourned.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

• • Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse Building
  • 9 Members present: Arne Summers, Cameron Deppe, Herb Else, Andy Kelley, Carl Desrosiers, Quint Shear, Jenny Beiermann, Vince Guinta, Dale Hollingshead

           The meeting was called to order at 6:40 by treasurer Arne Summers and Vice President Dale Hollingshead

  • Arne read and presented the minutes of the last meeting on February 7, 2023
  • Herb moved to approve the secretary report as read, quint seconded; motion carried

   Arne presented the treasurer’s report

  • $6,764.50 in checking
  • Herb collected $875 in map ads that got deposited
  • Less $97.45 to check to Herb for gas for grooming trips
  • CSA lost a check – we reissued, they deposited both
  • We received a refund check
  • Andy moved to approve the treasurer’s report as presented, quint seconded; motion carried

   Committee Reports:

   Search and Rescue (Andy)

  • Signed the MOU with the sheriffs’ office
  • New communication platform will be used – Active 911 and Discord app now being used
  • Roll call meeting will be in the next few weeks
  • Training will be on the Uncompahgre

   Grooming (Carl + Herb)

  • Groomer is at Marty’s house
  • Needs to be checked over
  • Modifications need to be made to prevent it from moving uphill
  • Andy and Quint will help rewire and modify it if necessary once it’s delivered to Andy’s shop

   Safari (Quint)

  • Andy requested we go back to Meeker for a group ride
  • All agreed that meeker will be the priority ride
  • Wine Country Inn will likely be our Christmas Party dinner spot
  • Quint accepted suggestions for other scheduled rides:
  • Electric Mountain
  • Kebbler Pass/Crested Butte 
  • Wyoming, Pinedale or Big Piney
  • Glenwood Springs (Andy looking into this option)
  • Gunnison 
  • Black Mesa

   Andy made a motion we pay Carl for his fuel for grooming, Herb seconded; motion carried

  • Herb discussed the printing of the maps and the advertising
  • We will print 3000 maps as we have in the past, and distribute them better this year

   Club membership is down – Arne moved that Andy require members of search and rescue become club members due to the new MOU with the sheriff’s office, Quint seconded; motion carried  

   Elections were held and the following slate of officers were presented:

  • Bruce Valiquet president
  • Andy Kelley vice president
  • Jenny Beiermann secretary role
  • Arne Summers treasurer

   Quint made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented, Herb seconded; motion carried  

   8 – ball award will remain with Blake 

  • Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

• Meeting Date: February 7, 2023
  Meeting Location: Mesa County Sherriff Posse Building
   6:40pm – Call to order
   8 members present.
  o Review Minutes: Herb moved to approve; Don 2 nd ; Approved
  o Treasury Report: Arne Summers
   $6,705.00 in checking
   $5,905.55 in American Funds
   Don moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Dale 2 nd ; Approved
   Bills Paid: Hamblen Equipment $263.00, Marty $158.22 Bearcat Belt,
  Quint $200.00 X-Mas Party Room, USPS $166.00 PO Box
  Committees:
   SARC – Bruce reported fairly quiet. Couple broke down and walked to
  their cabin on the Unc.
   Rides/Safari Report – Quint
   2/25-2/26 Meeker
   3/18 Vega to Electric Mountain for lunch
   4/1 Partners Ride
   Grooming – Carl
   Took seat into get repaired as it was tearing.

  o New business:
   Keep ideas coming for Business Cards – send to Judy.
  o 8-Ball Award  Cameron for Log Stick!
  o 50/50 Raffle not available at this meeting.
   7:10pm – Adjourn meeting.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

• Meeting Location: Wine Country Inn
   ??? – Call to order
   18 members present, plus family members
  o Review Minutes: Judy moved to approve; Don 2 nd ; Approved
  o Treasury Report: Bruce as Arne wasn’t present
  No change from previous meeting.
  Committees:
   SARC – No report
   Rides/Safari Report – Quint
   1/27-1/29 Dixon Wyoming
   2/4 Burn Ride out of Andy’s Cabin
   2/25-2/26 Meeker
   3/18 Bohnam
   4/1 Partners Ride
   Grooming – Carl
   No report
  o New business:
   Business Cards – Judy started but would love some artwork
  Possible have SARC on one side and Snowskippers on the other
  o 8-Ball Award  Andy wins again for upside down in creek bed!
   ??? adjourn meeting

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

•  6:32pm – Call to order
   14 members present
  o Review Minutes: Judy moved to approve; Don 2 nd ; Approved
  o Treasury Report: Arne Summers
   $7289.94 in checking
   $5,789.58 in American Funds
   Judy moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Don 2 nd ; Approved
   Bills Paid: None
  Committees:
   SARC – Jan 7 th All Sarc Training at Mesa Top Parking Lot

  New Frequency for HAM Repeaters

   Rides/Safari Report – Quint
   12/18 Visitor Center or Mesa Top Parking Lot
   1/14 out of Bonahm then X-Mas party at Wine Country Inn
   1/27-1/29 Dixon Wyoming
   2/4 Burn Ride out of Andy’s Cabin
   4/18-4/19 Meeker
   4/1 Partners Ride
   Grooming – Carl
   Will pick up from Marty and haul up to Vega

  o New business:
   Raffle Tickets – Sold 534 Tickets and the drawing is 12/17
  o 8-Ball Award

•  Andy will keep until next meeting for dropping sled on Jen’s
  finger
  o 50/50 Raffle not available at this meeting
   7:05 pm adjourn meeting

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

•  6:35pm – Call to order
   7 members present
  o Review Minutes: Don moved to approve; Herb 2 nd ; Approved
  o Treasury Report: Arne Summers
   $7214.55 in checking
   $5,789.58 in American Funds
   Dale moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Bill 2 nd ; Approved
   Bills Paid:
   Herb $30.25 for Bearcat OHV
   Moto House $336.36 for Bearcat gauges

  Committees:
   SARC – Meeting 11/19 at Andy’s barn
   Rides/Safari Report – Quint left email for Bruce
   12/18 will be the first club ride if snow permits.

  I spoke to the Dixon Motel about January 26 and she said that weekend is open.  We should probably have the
  place to ourselves.  They will make us dinner and open the bar but we would have to bring our breakfasts up or go
  into Baggs to the Café (10 miles).  She said there is a good parking area at the trailhead and lots of riding.  They
  usually just get Rawlins and Craig people up there so not much traffic.  Rooms are $85 a night.
  For Meeker on February 10 th there aren’t any real choices up the valley.  The only lodge available is out of the way
  for riding and their cabins are real limited.  If anyone says they heard Sleepy Cat is open please let them know I will
  turn the trip over to them (Cameron and Marty) .  Sleepy Cat only has a couple cabins they rent out on VRBO.  The
  best thing I have found is the Meeker Trailhead Cabins and Motel.  They are right in town.  They have cabins 1-3
  bedroom and rooms with or without a kitchenette. The prices range from $100 for a regular room to $190 for a 3-
  bedroom cabin.  All very reasonable and look nice.  There are places in town we can eat.

   Grooming – Carl
   Nothing to report

  o New business:
   BCA is having supply issues for check stations but we’re on the list.
   Herb – Gran Farnum Map Ad approximately $2,766 for 3,000 maps that
  will be split between the 3 clubs.

   Is it worth keeping the America Funds account as it lost over $1,000?
  Discuss with Andy/Quint to see what they think about the stock market.

  o 8-Ball Award  Skipped
  o 50/50 Raffle not available at this meeting
   7:00 pm adjourn meeting

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

•  6:40pm – Call to order
   9 members present, 1 guest Vince who will become a member
  o Review Minutes: None to approve
  o Treasury Report: Arne Summers
   $6,340.87 in checking
   $5,789.58 in American Funds
   Dale moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Carl 2 nd ; Approved
   Bills Paid:
   $250.88 to Herb; $125.44 to Carl for last year gas expense
   $467.62 CSA Insurance

  Committees:
   SARC – Andy working on MOU and will try the afternoon of Nov 12 th for
  roll call
   Rides/Safari Report – Quint
   Looking to do more rides closer to home if the snow cooperates.
   Possible rides in Meeker, Steamboat and Dixon, WY.
   Grooming – Herb
   Is turning leadership over to Carl Desrosier
   Groomer in need of new gauge and reverse switch – Marty will look
  into used
   Grooming Permit needs renewed

  o New business:
   Raffle tickets are available now and need to be returned to Bruce by
  November 30 th .
   Herb discussed fundraising by parking cars at Los Colonias
   Open House at Motohouse Oct 22 nd with 40% off Klim, Motorfist ect.
  o 8-Ball Award  Skipped
  o 50/50 Raffle not available at this meeting
   7:48 pm adjourn meeting

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

• • • 9 members present

     

    • Treasury Report:
      • $6440.15 in checking
      • $6,833.04 in American Funds
      • Quint moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Danial 2^nd; Approved

     

    Committees:

    SARC – Andy unable to make meeting. 1 mission of snowshoer with dogs

    • Rides/Safari Report – Quint set up X-Mas party at Vega Lodge for January 22^nd and cabins are available.
    • Looking at Meeker for February and Togwotee Wyoming for March.
    • Grooming – Herb
      • Broken Ski on groomer; New actuator needs 30amp fuse; Looking for volunteers to groom cold sore mid-week.

     

    • New business:
      • CSA Raffle Tickets – Bruce has them counted and we sold 925 Tickets or $4,625.00 worth but no winners in the valley.
      • Cameron wants to set up an Avalanche Awareness Class for the younger riders.
      • Quint will check on BCA Beacon Check Station.

     

    • 8-Ball Award à
      • Winner is Tucker for his tree encounter causing bum shoulder

     

    • 50/50 Raffle: None

     

    • 7:25pm adjourn meeting.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

•  6:38pm – Call to order.
   9 members present: 2 Guest – Thomas Craig and Luke Dobbs.
•  Treasury Report: Arne Summers
   $5,194.15 in checking
   $6,833.04 in American Funds
   Daniel moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Carl 2 nd ; Approved
• Committees:
  SARC – Andy unable to make meeting.
   Rides/Safari Report – Quint unable to make meeting but is looking for
  help. Possible rides when the snow flies: Meeker, Rifle, Chama, Black
  Mesa, and Vega.
   Grooming – Herb
   Groomer is prepped and ready for the season.
   Herb motioned and Daniel 2 nd to donate $250.00 to Vega to help
  with grooming expenses (fuel) as Lance plans on grooming a couple
  times a week. Approved.

• New business:
   CSA Raffle Tickets – Bruce has them and return to him December 1 st
   X-Mas Party – Possible Vega Lodge in January. To be decided on at the December meeting.

•  Ball Award 
   No one had any good stories ☹
  o 50/50 Raffle: None

   7:25pm adjourn meeting.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: March 9, 2021

Meeting Location: Posse Barn

• 6:35pm – Call to order.
• 6 members present.

• Treasury Report: Arne Summers
  • $6,794.75 in checking
  • $6,833.04 in American Funds
  • Dale moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Carl 2^nd; Approved
  • Herb submitted a bill of $14.06 for Bearcat shift fork; Carl moved to approve and pay; Frank 2^nd, Approved 

Committees:

SARC – no missions.

• Rides/Safari Report – No planned rides, waiting to see how much snow we receive this week.

No Partners Ride due to COVID.

• Grooming – Herb
  • Bearcat needed a shift fork and Bill has it running again.

• New business:
  • Herb suggested we give something to Bill for working on the Bearcat. Bruce moved to give Bill $50 gift card; Dale 2^nd, Approved

• 8-Ball Award
  • Andy “Tree Finder/Climber” Kelley keeps the 8 Ball but has lost his sled to Judy forever!

• 50/50 Raffle: None

• 7:55pm adjourn meeting.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: February 9, 2021

Meeting Location: Posse Barn

• 6:45pm – Call to order.
• 6 members present. 

• Treasury Report: Arne Summers
  • $7,044.75 in checking
  • $6,833.04 in American Funds
  • Dale moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Quint 2^nd; Approved 

Committees:

SARC – Lost Lion Hunters but called down.

• Rides/Safari Report – Quint & Daniel

Arrowhead February 12-14

The Burn February 27th

No Partners Ride due to COVID.

• Grooming – Herb
  • Groomer broke but is almost mended.
  • Herb turned in bill for milage of $342.72. Dale moved to pay Herb; Quint 2^nd, Approved. 

• New business:
  • Lance from Vega Lodge has welded the groomer twice now at no charge, Arne moved to donate $250 for his generosity; Quint 2^nd, Approved.
  • Di Belts suggested we pay Lance to groom out of Vega or make the club a grooming club again. Delta gets funds for grooming those miles so Quint will call them and discuss lack of grooming and how to proceed. 

• 8-Ball Award
  • Trifecta by Andy; Bennie Weenie recoil mishap, Tree Hugger, and/or Tree Climber!
  • Zac- Didn’t hit NOTHING, Dad!
  • And the Winner is? To be voted on at Arrow Head so more laughs can be had! 

• 50/50 Raffle: None 

• 7:30pm adjourn meeting.

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: January 12, 2021

Meeting Location: Posse Barn

• 6:40pm – Call to order
• 6 members present plus Bob & Phil 

• Treasury Report: Arne Summers
  • $8,044.80 in checking
  • $6,734.96 in American Funds
  • Quint moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Dale 2^nd; Approved

Committees:

SARC – No missions

• Rides/Safari Report – Quint & Daniel

Arrowhead February 12-14 otherwise waiting on snow.

• Grooming – Herb
  • No grooming as of yet, will do some welding on skid to reinforce blades when time permits.

 New business:

• • Lions Club holding Raffle but no Carnival this Year.
  • Christmas party is on hold until after COVID restrictions allow.
  • 8-Ball Award à Jen the A-Arm Destroyer!
  • 50/50 Raffle: None

• 7:25pm adjourn meeting

Western Slope Snowmobile Association

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: December 8, 2020 

Meeting Location: Zoom Call

• 6:45pm – Call to order
• 18 members present plus John & Amanda Rizza 

• Treasury Report: Arne Summers
  • $7,602.99 in checking
  • $6,734.96 in American Funds
  • Daniel moved to approve the Treasurer Report; Dale 2^nd; Approved 

Committees:

• SARC – Nothing reported

• Rides/Safari Report – Quint & Daniel

          Waiting on SNOW!  Possible locations to consider:

             Arrowhead over Valentines weekend, Black Mesa, Sleepy Cat (Quint will check to see if the rumors are true that they’re open again), Steamboat  

• Grooming – Herb
  • Bear Cat at Perri’s Powersports for season prep

• New business:
  • Marty & Sonya hope to hold a Female Basic Mechanics course at Perri’s Powersports at 6:30 pm on December 18, 2020
  • Dale inquired about a kids ride and if they need a license to ride?
  • Christmas party is on hold until after COVID restrictions allow 

• 8-Ball Award à Zach keeps until in person meeting 

• 50/50 Raffle: None 

• 7:15pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: January 11, 2020

Meeting Location: Vega Lodge

• 8:10pm – Call to order
• 40+ members present at the Christmas Party
  • Review Minutes: Andy: Motion to approve Minutes, Dale: 2^nd; Approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne
    • $5,809.32 in checking
    • $7,708.23 in American Funds
    • Andy: Motion to approve the Treasurer Report; Danial 2^nd; Approved.
    • Bills Paid/Deposits:
      • $767.34 Payment to Gran Farnum for Maps
      • $495.82 Payment to Perri’s Powersports for Groomer Clutch
      • $136.98 Payment to Herb for Groomer Ram
    • Committees:
    • SARC – All SARC Training Saturday Jan 18^th at the Mesa Tops, 9:30 am.
      • Rides/Safari Report – January 25^th out of Buzzard Creek, A Level Ride. February 1^st and 2^nd Black Mesa.  February 15^th and 16^th Pine Dale Wyoming (don’t forget to get Wyoming Tags)
      • Grooming – Herb submitted last years expenses. Herb $296.80, Carl $57.12, Andy $68.32 and Marty $57.12.  Quint: Motion to approve expenses; Danial 2^nd; Approved.
    • Open Issues:
    • None
      • New business:
        • Lions Club Carnival is February 14^th and the are in need of cake/pie donations.
      • 8-Ball Award à Marty Cat M8 winner prank, Non-Winner Again!  Wesley takes the trophy with A-Arm Rock bashing.
      • 50/50 Raffle:
    • 8:25 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: December 10, 2019

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

• 6:48pm – Call to order
• 14 members present
  • Review Minutes: Andy: Motion to approve Minutes, Dale: 2^nd; minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne
    • $7,181.40 in checking
    • $7,680.48 in American Funds
    • Dale: Motion to approved the Treasurer Report; Quint 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid/Deposits:
      • $1,353.75 Deposits from Map Ads
      • $435.27 Payment to Perri’s Powersports for Groomer Prep
    • Committees:
    • SARC –17 year old boys stuck but no call out. The county is reviewing the risk management assessment, more details to follow.
      • Rides/Safari Report – First ride of the year Dec 21^st at Mesa Tops (come on snow!). X-Mas Party Jan 11-12 at Vega Lodge as the 18-19 was booked up.  January 25^th out of Bonham.
      • Grooming – Picking up sled next week. Herb will order the Servo Ram also.
    • Open Issues:
    • CSA Raffle Tickets turned in. Good Luck Everybody!
      • New business:
        • None
      • 8-Ball Award à Tom takes the honor for his Redneck Two Up Seating!
      • 50/50 Raffle: Jamie drew Grandma Sue’s number for $27.00, $28.00 for the club.
    • 7:30 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: November 12, 2019

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

• 6:40pm – Call to order by VP Dale as Bruce was absent.
• 12 members present
  • Review Minutes: Sue: Motion to approve Minutes, Andy: 2^nd; minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne
    • $6,262.86 in checking
    • $7,680.48 in American Funds
    • Marty: Motion to approved the Treasurer Report; Daniel 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid/Deposits:
      • $73 from 50/50 raffle
    • Committees:
    • SARC –All SARC X-Mas Party Dec 5^th at the Moose Lodge. 5 PM Drinks, 6 PM Dinner
      • Rides/Safari Report – First ride of the year Dec 21^st at Mesa Tops (come on snow!). X-Mas Party Jan 18-19 at Vega Lodge.
      • Grooming – Herb installed new springs on the drag and is still investigating the ram issue.
    • Open Issues:
    • Spreading Arnold Ritters ashes on the mesa per request of his wife. Andy will discuss with her to spread them in the spring by Leon Bridge.
      • New business:
        • CSA Raffle Ticket time. Return all money and unsold tickets to Bruce by Dec 6^th.
        • CAIC kick off fundraiser Dec 4^th at Handlebars restaurant 7-11 PM.
      • 8-Ball Award à Zack Coleman keeps until the snow flies although Andy has possession of it!
      • 50/50 Raffle: No tickets, No Raffle!
    • 7:35 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: October 8, 2019

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff’s Posse Building

• • 6:43pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
  • 11 members present + 1 New Member-Frank Sparks
    • Review Minutes: Andy: Motion to approve Minutes, Herb: 2^nd  ; minutes approved.
    • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
      • $6,189.81 in checking
      • $7,680.48 in American Funds
      • Dale: Motion to approved the Treasurer Report; Sue 2^nd; Approved
      • Bills Paid:
        • $30.25-Bearcat OHV Sticker.
      • Committees:
      • SARC –All SARC X-Mas Party Dec 5^th at the Moose Lodge.
        • Rides/Safari Report – Andy: Motion to appoint Quint Safari leader; Marty 2^nd; Approved–Quint Elected to Safari Leader
          • Marty’s thinking about Togwotee Jan 3-6.
        • Grooming – Marty: Motion to approve up to $500 to repair groomer (Springs on cutter blade, rebuild/new Ram); Andy 2^nd; Approved
          • Delta will be grooming Cold Sore this year.
        • Open Issues:
        • Shirts and Hoddies still available in limited sizes.
        • Bruce has two tickets to the snow show this weekend and the club let Cameron have them.
          • New business:
            • CSA Raffle Ticket time. Stop by and get them from Bruce.  Last year’s winner of the M8 was our very own Amy Abshire!

   

  • 8-Ball Award Zack Coleman keeps until the snow flies!
  • 50/50 Raffle: Andy was the big winner and donated it back to the club-$73.00.
  • 7:27 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: March12, 2019

Meeting Location: Boston’s

• Rides/Safari Report – Quint
  • February 15-17 at Black Mesa.
  • March 2 either Buzzard Creek or Bonham.
  • Partners ride March 30^th as of now.
• Grooming – Herb
  • Team accomplished 3 passes on Cold Sore then went to Vega and did 3 passes there on Jan 31^st.

• New business:
  • Jay passed out a new fire starter that is waterproof (made with liquorish) for people to try.
  • Lions Carnival this weekend and they’re seeking pie/cake donations.

• 8-Ball Award à Zack Coleman for 2 front ends in a row!
• 50/50 Raffle: Unavailable as John forgot the tickets.

• 7:30 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: February 12, 2019

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

• 6:48pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 13 members present
  • Review Minutes: Sue: Motion to approve, Quint: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $4,891.31 in checking
    • $7,139.07 in American Funds—Overall Loss of $296.28 in 2018. Arne will look into money market accounts to see if it’s worth switching.
    • Gretchen moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Herb 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid:
      • $80.00- P.O. Box for 1 year.

Committees:

• SARC – 3 Trucks stuck and Luke pulled two out and left the third as owner was drinking and belligerent.

• Rides/Safari Report – Quint
  • February 15-17 at Black Mesa.
  • March 2 either Buzzard Creek or Bonham.
  • Partners ride March 30^th as of now.
• Grooming – Herb
  • Team accomplished 3 passes on Cold Sore then went to Vega and did 3 passes there on Jan 31^st.

• New business:
  • Jay passed out a new fire starter that is waterproof (made with liquorish) for people to try.
  • Lions Carnival this weekend and they’re seeking pie/cake donations.

• 8-Ball Award à Zack Coleman for 2 front ends in a row!
• 50/50 Raffle: Unavailable as John forgot the tickets.

• 7:30 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: January 8, 2019

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

• 6:40 pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 16 members present
  • Review Minutes: Andy: Motion to approve, Marty: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $5,711.25 in checking
    • $7,861.99 in American Funds
    • Jay moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Dale 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid:
      • $717.05- Screen Image for T Shirts and Sweat Shirts. Will be reimbursed when picked up and paid for.

Committees:

• SARC – Big training Saturday January 12, 2019 at Vega with Civil Air Patrol, Helicopter, 3 Dogs and TRT.

• Rides/Safari Report – Danial
  • January 19^th out of Vega and party at the lodge afterwards!
  • February 15-17 now at Black Mesa instead of Glenwood.
  • March 2-3 in Steamboat.
  • Partners ride March 23^rd as of now.
• Grooming – Herb
  • Team accomplished 2 ½ trips on Wilson Creek before the groomer broke. Andy will head up Friday with the tools to unbolt the broken square tubing and wire harness and bring them down to be fixed.

• New business:
  • Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) will be doing a training later in the month at Perri’s Powersports. They are a non-profit organization helping people learn snow conditions.
  • Discussion on donating $250.00 to CAIC. Judy: Motion to approve, Quint: 2^nd; Approved

• 8-Ball Award à Gretchen for leading Shari astray!

• 50/50 Raffle: $41.00 pot, $20.00 won by Gretchen (donated back to club) and $21.00 goes to the club.

• 7:46pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: November 13, 2018

Meeting Location: Perri’s PowerSports

• 6:40pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 18 members present
  • Review Minutes: Quint: Motion to approve, Carl: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $5,830.10 in checking
    • $7,861.99 in American Funds
    • Andy moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Quint 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid: Quint: Motion to approve, Andy 2^nd, Approved
      • $834.57- On snow expenses, move from America Funds to checking.
      • $43.42 – Herb for groomer harness extension.
      • $100.00- Perri’s PowerSports-Food for Tyler’s Back Country Adv.

Committees:

• SARC – All SARC training January 12 at Vega, more info to follow after the board meeting Thursday at 7 at the Sheriffs office-attend if possible.
  • Sunday rescue on the Uncompahgre of a lady (in yoga pants) and her husband that blew up the motor in their jeep.
• Rides/Safari Report – Daniel
  • Wilson Trail clean up this Saturday the 15^th Meet at the corrals at 9:30.
  • Start group rides every other weekend beginning January 5^th to Electric Mountain Lodge. January 19^th at Vega along with a Dinner Party following ride at the lodge.  Other possible rides include Glenwood and Steamboat.
  • Partners ride March 23^rd.
• Grooming – Herb

• Perri’s Powersports prepped the sled and it’s ready. Herb delivered it up to the Visitor Center’s garage at Vega on Jan 8^th.
• Herb had the cable extended to make loading and unloading the groomer much easier.

• New business:
  • John ordered and had the stickers available at tonight’s meeting.
    • Clothing order form will be available on-line or from John until Friday.
    • Raffle tickets sales totaled 760, thanks for everyone’s help.

• Maps were available at the meeting and will be in all the stores.

• 8-Ball Award – 3 nominees for outstanding performance!

John- Upside down leaving the parking lot.

Chad- 3 miles in on new sled hits stump and breaks lots.

Quint- Didn’t bring the trophy so he gets to keep it.

Winner:  John for Upside down!

• 50/50 Raffle: None

• 7:36pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: November 13, 2018

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

• 6:38pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 13 members present
  • Review Minutes: Sue: Motion to approve, Marty: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $6,715.86 in checking
    • $7,861.99 in American Funds
    • Andy moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Dale 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid: Andy: Motion to approve, Bruce 2^nd, Approved
      • $171.36- Herb for 2017-2018 Grooming reimbursement.
      • $114.24- Carl for 2017-2018 Grooming reimbursement.
      • $500.00- John for 1^ST Responder course he took

Committees:

• SARC – Convinced the current President Mark Hart to remain President or another year.
  • New Boat Motor is here but the Boat is coming from Kanab, UT later
  • Possible a January Civil Air Patrol training
• Rides/Safari Report – Daniel
  • No snow so no plan. Thinking of lots and would like input!
  • Partners ride March 23^rd as of now.
• Grooming – Herb
  • Herb presented a bill of $285.60 for last year’s grooming reimbursement.
  • Perri’s Powersports will prep the sled and be ready the week after Thanksgiving.
• New business:
  • John received pricing on stickers.
    • 100 4” Diameter for $115.41. Dale: Motion to approve, Marty 2^nd, Approved
    • Clothing order form will be available on-line or from John. The more we order the cheaper it gets so get those orders in.
    • Raffle tickets are still available now and need to be returned to John by November 30, 2018.

• Maps will be printed again this year and Herb has collected 5 of 11 ads.

• Christmas Party this year will be held next year hopefully in January at Vega Lodge. Andy will research to see if Jan 18-20 is available.

• 8-Ball Award à Quint gets to keep it still as he wasn’t present to argue!

• 50/50 Raffle: $60.00 pot, $30.00 won by Marty and $30.00 goes to the club.

• 7:28pm adjourn meeting

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sherriff Posse Building

• 6:37pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 11 members present, Phil Bowen new member
  • Review Minutes: None to approve
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $6,823.31 in checking
    • $7,861.99 in American Funds
    • We transferred $3,634 from American Fund to checking for on-snow expenses.
    • Quint moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Marty 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid:
      • $30.25 CO Parks—Registration for Groomer
      • $103.00 CSA for yearly insurance (Brandon Cox of Spring Fling donated $20,000 to CSA to help cover club’s insurance)

Committees:

• SARC – Andy not present
• Rides/Safari Report – Daniel & Quint
  • Looking to do more rides closer to home if the snow cooperates.
  • Partners ride earlier in the year?
  • Sponsor Eban Abshire on the RMSHA Hill Climb circuit even if no local race?
  • https://snowskippers.com/ride-schedule.html
• Grooming – Herb
  • Presented the registration for the groomer to be paid.
  • We had to add the Forest Service to our V&V insurance on the groomer as an additional insured.
  • Perri’s Powersports will prep the sled when Herb gives them the go-ahead!
• New business:
  • John lacked the desire to get sticker and clothing ordered.
  • Raffle tickets are available now and need to be returned to John by November 30, 2018.
• 8-Ball Award à Quint gets to keep it as nothing spectacular happened over the summer or at Lake Powell!
• 50/50 Raffle not available at this meeting

• 7:06 pm adjourn meeting

Meeting Date: February 13, 2018
Meeting Location: Mesa County Sheriff Posse Building

6:45pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
7 members present, 2 non-members present (Steve and Rhonda)
Review Minutes: Andy: Motion to approve, Dale: 2nd, minutes approved.

Treasury Report: Arne Summers
$2413.47 in checking
$11,704.15 in American Funds
We will be transferring $3,634.00 from American Funds to checking to catch up the on-snow expenses.
Dale moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Amanda 2nd; Approved

Committees:
SARC – No Snow = No Calls
Rides/Safari Report – Daniel & Quint

February 23-25 Black Mesa

**For Reservations contact Carrie McLeod 970-640-8022
https://snowskippers.com/ride-schedule.html
Grooming – Herb
Herb wasn’t in attendance but we think he did a grooming run.

New business:
We were the winning club for raffle ticket sales with 668 sold. We received $1.49 per ticket for a total of $995.32. Well done!!
John has pricing on shirts and sweatshirts for the club at Screen Image. He’ll email for pre-order sizes and will place an initial order of around $1,000.00. John: Motion to approve, Arne: 2nd motion; Approved.
Partners Ride is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2018. Partners would like SARC to put on a survival class with the outdoor group.
April 14th and May 19th is a 1st Aid and CPR class
John will look into what a new banner will cost.
RMSHA Powderhorn race is scheduled for April 7-8 if enough snow arrives. The club will donate $500.00 to Eben Abshire for entry fees again this year if the race is a go. Andy: Motion to approve, Quint 2nd; Approved.
8-Ball Award Lucky Amanda gets to keep it again as no one has been riding or is willing to spill the beans!
50/50 Raffle went to Steve, $15.00

7:35 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: January 9, 2018

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sherriff Posse Building

• 6:38pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
• 12 members present, 4 non-members present (Charlie, Colby, Ken & wife)
  • Review Minutes: Dale: Motion to approve, Herb: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne Summers
    • $787.06 in checking
    • $11,719.91 in American Funds
    • We will be transferring funds from American Fund to checking for last year’s on-snow expenses.
    • Herb moved to approved the Treasurer Report; Quint 2^nd; Approved
    • Bills Paid:
      • None
    • Committees:
      • SARC – No Snow = No Calls
      • Rides/Safari Report – Daniel & Quint
        • February 23-25 Black Mesa

**For Reservations contact Carrie McLeod 970-640-8022

• Daniel is checking snow on Kebbler pass
• Possible future trips: Kebbler Pass, Steamboat, ride in conjunction with the Hill Climb Race
• https://snowskippers.com/ride-schedule.html

• Grooming – Herb
  • NO SNOW = NO GROOMING!
  • Perri’s Powersports prepped the sled and it’s ready to go!
• New business:
  • Ken Simpson our CSA Rep retired from grooming and is looking for someone to replace him as the CSA Rep.
    • Herb is considering
    • Dale nominated Vi to take over J
  • The CSA Convention is January 19-20 at Grand Lake.
  • Delta has purchased a new sign that checks if your beacon is working as you pass it. Green = Good to go; Red = Not on, not working, or don’t have one.
  • Right To Ride Discussion à Decided to donate $500 – Motion to approve by John; 2^nd by Daniel; Approved
  • John will check into pricing to reorder shirts and sweatshirts for the club at Screen Image
  • Dale was asking Ken how to get more club participation
    • Discussion ended with no great ideas!
  • January 14^th is the CAIC Avalanche Class
• 8-Ball Award à Lucky Amanda gets to keep it as no one has been riding!
• 50/50 Raffle went to Dale – $41
• 7:40 pm adjourn meeting

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: November 14, 2017

Meeting Location: Mesa County Sherriff Posse Building

6:42pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.

• 14 members present, 3 non-members present (Rick, Jeremiah, & Jenny)
  • Review Minutes: Quint: Motion to approve, Daniel: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report: Arne is the new Treasurer/Secretary
    • Report given to Arne by Andy at meeting
    • $4,912.56 in checking
    • $11,719.91 in American Funds
    • We will be transferring funds from American Fund to checking for last year’s on-snow expenses.
    • Bills Paid:
      • Groomer Reimbursement to Herb for $406.39

Motion to approve by Andy; 2^nd by Amanda; Approved

• Bookcliff Middle School OWL Program for $300.00

Motion to approve by Daniel; 2^nd by Andy; Approved

• Black Mesa Ride Lodge Deposit for $500.00

Motion to approve by Andy; 2^nd by Marty; Approved

• SARC Hats & Gear for $915.00

Motion to approve by Andy; 2^nd by Dale; Approved

Committees:

• • SARC – Equipment check December 9^th; Location TBD
  • Rides/Safari Report – Daniel & Quint
    • December 16^th – Vega Ride (Snow Permitting)
    • December 30^th – To Be Determined
    • February 23-25 Black Mesa

**For Reservations contact Carrie McLeod 970-640-8022

• Possible future trips: Kebbler Pass, Steamboat, ride in conjunction with the Hill Climb Race
• https://snowskippers.com/ride-schedule.html
• Grooming – Herb
  • NO SNOW = NO GROOMING!
  • New permit to groom trails good through 2022
• New business:
  • Instructor for training kids never happened. Anyone interested in leading this, please contact John
  • Raffle Tickets – SELL, SELL, SELL!!

** Due back to John on December 1^st!

• Dale brought up keeping snowmobilers on the trail and off of private property. Proposed signs and markers. Dale will inspect first time up.
• High Trail work weekend to install trail markers if allowed.
  • Andy, Carl & Amanda volunteered
• Amanda gets the 8-ball for “Muddy & Bruised!”
• 50/50 Raffle went to Jenny – $30

>> Snowskipper’s Christmas Party:

Date:  Sunday, December 3^rd; 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Andy’s Barn – 1074 24 Road

• 7:30 pm adjourn meeting

Meeting Minutes

Snowskippers Meeting Minutes                                                                                             March 14, 2017

Mesa County Sherriff Posse Building

• 6:43pm – Call to order, review prior meeting minutes.
  • Review Minutes – Dale: Motion to approve, Herb: 2^nd, minutes approved.
  • Treasury Report – No changes
  • Committees –
    • SARC – Andy; not present.
    • Rides – Dave:
      • March 18^th – Partners ride
      • https://snowskippers.com/ride-schedule.html
    • Grooming – Herb:
      • Discussion on making some summer changes to the groomer sled.
    • Outstanding bills:
      • Quint ($154.35) and Marty ($142.56) from WY trip;
        • Motion – Sue, 2^nd – Dale
      • Open Issues:
        • Sponsorship of Eben Abshire for RMSHA Race at Powderhorn $500;
          • Motion – Dale, 2^nd – Dave
        • Sponsorship of 120 Race at RMSHA Race at Powderhorn; $500 (D.Dermis)
          • Motion – Dale, 2^nd – Carl
        • New business:
          • Renew or join CSA
          • Andy Kelley keeps the 8-ball
        • 7:50 pm adjourn meeting.