Maine Snowmobile Association
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455th DIRECTORS MEETING
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Annual Meeting
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Spectacular Event Center, Bangor
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April 12, 2008
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Executive Vice President Paul Davis opened the meeting at 1:11 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silence in memory of our soldiers lost in the war.
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Secretary's Report: Roy Tassinari made a motion to accept the March Secretary's Report as written, Brian Paradis 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 $18,737.77
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Monthly Expense $29,251.35
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Net Revenue ($10,513.58)
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Checking $16,130.59 (3-31-08)
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Credit Line Balance $0.00 (3-31-08)
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Building Fund $45,787.27 (3-31-08)
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Brian Wass Safety Fund $1,137.81 (3-31-08)
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Sylvia asked that members go over the budget which would be voted on later in the meeting.
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Snowmobile Division: Joe Higgins recognized how hard everybody worked this season, talked about his first-time coastal snowmobiling trip, club visits, municipal and club grants, the Downeast rail trail, updated groomer video, GPS coordination of the map, the fuel assistance program, capital equipment grants which should give about a 40% payout this year, and sled registrations.
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Executive Director's Report: Bob Meyers, gave updated registration information, reminded clubs to get their grant paperwork in, talked about LD-633 recently signed by the Governor, registration fees, LD-2236, and gave information on all the upcoming public workshops for the new LURC Comprehensive Plan.
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President's Report: Harvey Chesley spoke about the season's great snow conditions, thanked and recognized the good jobs that clubs, groomers, and volunteers did to keep things going the entire season.
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Executive Vice President: Paul Davis said he's looking forward to the coming year, having enjoyed being MSA's Executive Vice President.
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Northern Region VP Report: Dan Bridgham spoke about all the great club trail work, suggested summer reflection on ways to help clubs survive, gave a special thanks to Bob & Peg for their care and attention throughout the past years.
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Central Region VP Report: Ken Ingalls thanked all the groomers, volunteers, and trail workers for their hard work, talked about attending Ripley's membership drive supper, spoke about fuel costs, the successful snowmobile show, and Ken thanked those who helped him this season while CRVP.
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Eastern Region VP: Eileen Lafland also thanked all the volunteers, recognized her Eastern Region clubs and directors, and asked ER clubs to be on the lookout for her survey which will be coming out soon.
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Coastal Region VP Report: Bob Lafontaine spoke about an upcoming May Regional Directors meeting, The Northport Ridge Riders auction, said he's still looking for a southern area Regional Director, talked about the 3 future Regional meetings, and thanked his Regional Directors for all their help.
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Western Region VP Report: Aleta Rioux told members about a Rangeley area club that spent $40,000 on gas this season, thanked Bob & Peg for all their help, thanked her Western Region Directors, club members, Coordinators, officers, trail masters, groomer operators, and trail workers for their hard work.
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| * Dan and Harvey recognized Debbie & Rick Long & crew for hosting the March MSA meeting. |
2008/2009 Budget: Sylvia Bridgham presented the new budget. Mike Guerrette made a motion to accept the budget as presented, Marion Rudnicki seconded. Members discussed proceeds of the 50/50 raffle before voting, vote was unanimous, motion passed.
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Scholarship: Dick Peck told members the Scholarship Committee, being short on interest funds, would be awarding three rather than four $1,000 scholarships. Dick said the same great crew was set for this year's 50/50 Snowmobile Show raffle, and that 22 applications had been received by the April first deadline.
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MSA Trails: Maurice Marden, noting MSA's 40th anniversary, thanked all the hard-working volunteers, spoke about the Groomer Awareness video, trail inspections, suggested all members review the signing handbook, and asked that each club report any trail changes to their coordinator as soon as possible.
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Membership: Marty White announced the top 10 winning clubs, and with Peg Meyers' help presented awards to those club representatives who were in attendance.
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Fundraising: No report.
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Hospitality: Muriel Wood presented the three Phil Fletcher perfect attendance awards, thanked all who sent cards to her, announced those who had received and would soon be receiving cards, said the 50/50 amount was $83.00, and gave information so members could send a card to Sally Withee.
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Election of Officers: Harvey read a complete list of MSA Officer Nominations, noting that Roy and Mary Tassanari were still on the roster. Muriel Wood made a motion to accept the Slate of Officers as presented, Jerry Major seconded, vote was unanimous, motion passed.
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Old Business: Ken and Estelle Carey were thanked for a great club Landowner Supper, members discussed the $2.00 registration increase with a mention of trail fees, and a suggestion was made that donations could be made directly to clubs to help with all the expenses they have.
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New Business: Dick Peck, made a motion to put the 50/50 proceeds back in the Scholarship Fund, and Jerry Major seconded. Members discussed quite a few issues, Jerry Major amended the motion to start with the 2008/2009 budget, Denny Wood seconded, and with a vote of 23 yes and 18 no, the amendment passed. After more discussion, a tie vote ended the original motion. Paul Davis then made a motion to table the discussion, Aleta Rioux seconded, and with more discussion, the tabling motion passed with a majority vote.
Bob Meyers spoke about the $20 dollar sportsman's license plate, and Aleta spoke about the RTP program, urging clubs to check the website and start the process now because of the necessary paperwork.
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| 50/50 Drawing: $83.00 was won by Mark Blake, who donated it to the Brian Wass Safety Fund. |
Skidoo $200 Pot ÔO Gold Drawing: Winthrop's Hillandalers Club was drawn by their club director, Mark Blake!
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Jerry Major made a motion to adjourn, Brian Paradis seconded, and meeting was adjourned at 2:51 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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Donna Paradis, MSA Secretary
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| NOTE: May Directors Meeting: May 20, 2008, Bangor Elk's Lodge. EBoard 4p.m., Social 5p.m., Dinner 6p.m., Directors Meeting 7p.m. (Dinner $14, Reservations by May 16 - Phone 207-622-6983 or email.
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