Great North Woods Riders ATV Club, Inc.

Next Club Meeting, Thursday, August 21, 2008, 7:00pm
At the Pittsburg Ridge Runners' Clubhouse
on Dickson Lane off Back Lake Road.

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Club Meeting Minutes, Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Great North Woods Riders ATV Club
Membership meeting report for
June 16, 2008, 7:00pm

Attendance: Keith, Jenn, Warren, Armand, Otto, and Kevin.

Secretary report- Jenn reviewed the last meetings minutes

Treasurer’s report- 6,951.12 in account, current invoices paid to date.

Membership- 241 members, 17 business members of which 5 are Gold bus. members

Maps-We have 825 maps to sell. We will only be billed for 825 maps, 1,000 were ordered but some were ruined in the process of printing and folding.

Website- Update with current business member’s info, some businesses have not been listed.

Trails- Need # attached to the post at the end of the ‘new’ trail. Need to mark the wet area by Cowan Winter Road closed to keep ATV out of this section. Discussion regarding putting up chevron signs. There are a few corners that should have chevrons.

Grants- Warren will look into the Polaris and Yamaha grants to see what they offer.

Storage building- Otto has purchased the 6x6 beams for the base. Other materials are currently at the PRR clubhouse. We will try to plan work party in the next month of so to get the building set.

Events- Old Home Day Aug 16th planning on participating in the parade, theme- ‘What is your favorite season’

Fundraisers- Discussion on having something at July 4^th or Old home day. We will check with the PRR to see if we could share a spot at OHD to have at least maps and memberships. If someone had a digital photo frame we could display photos of our trail system.

CLHW Rec Plan- meeting with BOT June 26^th, we will plan a meeting with Sandy to further discuss what we need as part of our proposed revision of the 5 year plan. Need to confirm connections of trail system. Proposal must include trail/road info, parking and facilities, and law enforcement.

Brush hog- Darrin has the clutch. Still need linear actuator and lever handle. Need to check with Wayne if he needs anything else.

Trails for area businesses- Will need to have public meeting to get public input.

Trail Administrator report- Some grants were cut this year versus what was requested. GNWR is working with PRR on the reroute trail, sharing the cost. PRR covering cost of culverts. Repairs- Jacquith to top of gravel pit. Indian to Cowan repair end of the week, low spots on trail and some washouts. Shatney by west loop does need more culverts to divert water. Warren working to get our culvert order in. Look into fixing some of the mud holes by Brenda’s camp. We also have grant money to fix the mud holes between the parking lot and the Yamaha shop.

Meeting adjourned 8:24pm

Don't forget our 2nd Annual Pig Roast and Poker Run on Saturday, September 27, 2008.

Great North Woods Riders ATV Club
Membership meeting report for
June 19, 2008, 7:00pm

Maps- Keith and John GPS’d the new trails. Jenn and Keith have been working with Liebl regarding the new trail maps for this year, proof has been approved. Maps should be ready around June 27^th. A list of businesses and ads purchased sent to the treasurer, he will be sending out invoices for those who have not already sent payment.

Trails- Washouts fixed, and the rough ‘new’ trail has been leveled off Harris to Moose Pond trail is closed. Gate by Jacquith Pond the rock has been moved slightly to allow easier access for side by side ATV’s. Cowan and Indian Stream intersection still needs fixing. Warren may have a chance to fix it next week.

Still need additional signing, especially by Dorman’s and Back Lake Rd to keep ATV’s on the right side and off the road. Local law enforcement officers have been out patrolling the trails. There will be a new designated off road trail area off Cowan Hill Rd.

Storage building- Keith may have someone to donate some materials to the project. When this is firmed up and we are ok’d to build a date will be set for work day.

Events- Pig roast and poker run planned for September 27th. Old Home Day Aug 16th planning on participating in the parade.

Brush hog- Wayne Griffin working on a sickle bar mower which can be towed behind an ATV with a hitch. Will have a 4 foot swath to the right of the rear tire and can adjust up and down. Wayne is looking for a lever to lower and raise bar and we also need to order a v-belt clutch.

Trails for area businesses- A couple local businesses attended a meeting with the town selectmen regarding use of Hill Rd for access to the trail system. The selectmen seemed sympathetic to the need for other businesses to have access. They mentioned the need for a public meeting to discuss concerns.

Great North Woods Riders ATV Club
Membership meeting report for
May 15, 2008, 7:00pm

Attendance: Keith Landry, Jenn Landry, Warren Chase, Kevin Judd, Wayne Griffin, Steve Kiley, Don Belliveau, Armand Buteau, Dan Cashman, Al Cahsman, Darrin Jock, Bill Johnson.

Treasurer’s report- treasurer was not at meeting. Jenn noted there were 2 bills to be paid when the mail was picked up this week. One from last season, for the porta potty. Membership- Membership chair was not at meeting. Jenn noted from the mail picked up there were 6 business members and 38 regular members.

Maps- Keith and John will be working on GPS’ing the remaining trails Friday. Jenn and Keith have contacted many businesses about ads. About ½ of the businesses have also signed up as business members. If space on map gets limited we may need to go to members get listed first.

Trailwork- work detail 5/17 Saturday, meet at 8 am at trailhead. Making sure trails are clear of trees and if time allows signing (especially end of permitted ATV use areas). Note any areas that need additional work (washouts, etc) and get info to Warren. Will also have trail work, May 24 at 8am. Keith mention the top of Cowan Hill, L4wd section has some very sharp rocks sticking out. Warren will take a look when he is out there to see if it should be closed or fixed.

Storage building- Warren needs to check with Perry Stream L&T to see if it is ok for the club to build a ‘movable’ storage building by the Yamaha shop. Club is looking for place to store Rhino, grille, signs and other equipment.

Events- opening planned for Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, as we have done in the past we are planning a clean-up, scavenger hunt and bbq. BBQ at noon in Farr Road pit. We do need volunteers to help out and some folks to bring salads and baked goods. Discussion on need to have a club gas grill, motion to approve the expense about $300 by Darrin, seconded by Warren.

Old Home Day planning on participating in the parade; will let other area clubs know if they want to participate.

Website- Need update- Mark will set up Paypal account on our website if someone wants to do a membership on-line or order a map. $1.00 will be added to cost of map to cover postage, etc. Inquiries for membership and maps will be forwarded directly to John, so they can be processed in a timely manner. Events need to be added to website ASAP.

Rec Plan- the first 5 year plan has been signed; Jenn will prepare a letter for the state.

Finances- RTP grant has been declined. The state has limited funds, not giving much for grants this year. GIA will most likely just give what is needed for emergency fixes. Warren will look into the Yamaha and Polaris grants that are available as well.

Trails for area businesses- Dan Cashman from Sunrise Lodge spoke about how he and some of the businesses near the Tarns can have direct access to the trails. There are a few obstacles in the way. Angwins do not want to allow ATV’s on their property. It would be difficult to get State approval to use ROW. Warren suggested Dan get support of other businesses and they all go to speak to the selectmen. Maybe a large group can convince them use of some town roads is necessary to help our businesses.

Fund raising- Dan mentioned if we could get volunteers NE Speedway pays clubs $8/hr for volunteers at the races. Armand mentioned Games of chance as an option the PRR use. You do need a club member at all the games (1 evening). The PRR raised $6,800 last year.

Fish and Game- Warren stated there is new leadership at NH F&G, Glen Normandeau. Jenn will write a letter to welcome him and see if he would like to come meet with our club.

Local police- did not get the grant to help patrol our ATV trails. Appears the selectmen did not apply for it this year.

The 2008 Trail Map is being prepared and should be available sometime in June. A preliminary on line 2008 map is available by clicking HERE.

The club will have a "TRAIL PATROL" this season to help keep our trails in the best shape possible.

Most of the club's trail system is located on 8,000 acres of the Perry Stream Land and Timber Co., between Indian Stream and Perry Stream in Pittsburg, NH. The approximately 100 miles of trails range from graveled roads to tight woods trails with some muddy areas. A few run beside Perry Stream and Indian Stream providing nice views and opportunities to do a little fishing.

The club is trying to obtain more trails that will connect its existing system to other areas of the "North Country". Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please join the GNWR by printing the Membership Application and sending it in with you membership dues. Please read our "Trail Use Guidelines".

The club is in need of volunteers to help with the up keep of the trail system. Anyone who has time to help bring quality ATV riding to the Pittsburg, NH area is encouraged to contact the club at the above address or the E-mail address. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

The Great North Woods Riders ATV Club, Inc.