Our February WWW Meeting (2/13/09) was held at Holy Cross Church. Introductions were made and 17 members were present.

Secretary's Report was read and accepted.

Treasurer's Report was read and accepted.

Rodney, Trails Administrator: Hours have been logged for Grant & Aid

Brandon Merrill, Trail Master: Grooming is in full swing. The tractors have been repaired, lights are working, though some hydraulic issues are not resolved. Anyone wishing to become a new operator needs to have training. Please call Brandon to set-up a time and if your are already an operator, call to tell him your availabilty.

The trail to Lake Horace is open, though it is only open for a sinlge wide sled. The ice storm damage was so severe that we have suspended trail cutting and will address this area in the off season. Members have worked tirelessly to open up all the other trails. Let's enjoy the rest of the Winter and go riding.

Trail signs and junction signs are working.  Someone operating an ATV has been tearing up the trails.Should you be out grooming or riding and see this happening we recommend that you copy the registration number down and call Fish & Game to report. 

Let  Fish & Game address the issue with the operator as they are trained to handle this situation.

Betsy, Membership coordinator: 293 members 

2009 State Snowmobile Maps were handed out to anyone who wanted one.

Publicity Director:

Tim wrote a nice article in the Sno-traveler.

Maps:

New Club map is finished and printed, copies can be purchased for  $ 5 and are found at the following locations: Milwaukee Iron Works and Pages Corner.

Danny, Social Director: WWW Club Trip :

Please see website for Trip photos as this happened last weekend.

Danny, Hill climb Chairperson: Promotional video is on the website, Pat's Peaks, and on YouTube. On line registrations (Pat's Peak website ) have started. Advertisements will start, both in print and radio spots. Sponsors are starting to get very interested and meetings are being booked. While we are hoping that a large  manufacture will step up and come, we are not a "proven event". Local dealers have made commitments to come. EMT's and Snow Patrol will be on-site. The event permit will be purchased and we are ramping up to handle our end of the event. Please call Danny J. ( 384-3910) as there are alot of slots to fill, both on the day of the event and in the 5 days leading up to it. 2000 ft of snowfencing will have to be installed, haybales put at specific spots, caution tape for no access to sensitive areas....... yes, lot's of little things that will make this event a success. So, please plan on giving us a hand and we'll have a good time too.

submitted: Gene (2/28/09)