Meeting Minutes for: March 17, 2010

Introductions:

Jim H and Kathryn McAfee, members

Treasurers Report:

Tom F; lots of memberships last month. Received bill for insurance D & O. Influx of money due to people signing up for Gary’s class.

Approval of Minutes:

February minutes approved unanimously.

Housekeeping: Margie R; TDF meeting with city, received rave reviews. Date set for August 21st, there will be a new parade route courtesy of TVCA. Funding request form received well by board. Discussion about annual meeting; Terry F suggests moving the meeting to Oct or Nov so that we have 3 or 4 months to bring new board members up to speed. Geoff B said this is ok with bylaws. Tom F mentions that this would extend the terms of board members. Tabled for now.

Fund Request: Geoff B; draft of grant request form we can use. License plate is one senate vote away. Need to look for TDF funding alternative. Mtn Bike plate will give clubs in Idaho a way to access funds for trail building/maintenance. This is a long term investment. Geoff asks for a grant from Swimba to support plate production, etc. Only asking for lesser amount, wants all groups to be able to donate money. Terry F makes a motion to donate 2k in the event the bill passes. If funding falls short the trail association will submit another request. Mike E seconds motion. Geoff B abstains, all others pass unanimously.

Trails: Mike E; discussed Stackrock fire danger and possible thinning process. Met with Stephanie Church to discuss parking lot outhouse. Trail guys offered to stock toilet paper, etc. Avimor trail project set for April 17th assuming easements have been acquired. Mike E and Dan M will flag trails, will provide lots of connectivity. Also, Hulls Gulch is our maintenance trail.

Marketing: Terry F; postcards will be issued within the week. 2 weeks later membership cards. Bike Bash is Apr 24th start time is 4:30. Silent auction and raffle tickets for free beer and there will be a membership joining table. Brett M is arranging for a cycling group tradeshow; all non-profit no retail. Compiling 2010 event list need trail days to add to calendar. Gary D; mtn bike clinics are free to Swimba members and take place every other Saturday. Added ask a wrench section to website as well as product reviews.

Rock Island monitoring: Tom G; supposed to monitor 1x week. Ensure that structures are ok, report any issues to Dave G. Margie will talk to Dave G about what expectation is.

Adjournment of meeting.