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Meeting Minutes - March 20, 2006
Meeting was called to order at 7:15 PM
Present: Greg Barker, Bob Heckman, Bob Spoerl, Tom Dimaggio, Rhonda O'Hearn, Jim Lalla, Leif Erikson, Bill Bartlett, Peter Colbath (taking minutes for Danae Colbath)
Secretary's Report:
Minutes of previous meeting as posted on the website. Motion to accept made by Bob Spoerl and seconded by Jim Lalla. Minutes accepted.
Treasurer's Report:
Current cash balance $1,804.74.
Membership Report:
Rhonda O'Hearn reports that there are no new members.
OLD BUSINESS:
Berlin Project
Brief discussion regarding potential trail layout. Currently a
bill is being sponsored for a management plan for the park. The current closing
of the mill in Berlin may make this a priority. It was stated that this property
was purchased with ATV money, which will give them a priority but not an
exclusive. In order to have a presence in this project George Cook and Jim Lalla
have agreed to be the point people for the NHMA.
Annual Meeting
The following locations for the annual meeting on May 21st were
discussed: George Cook's in Jefferson; 4H Camp in Bear Brook State Park;
Sendaishi Kennels; and Fox Forest in Hillsboro. A motion was made to contact Will
Guinn regarding the use of Fox Forest for the annual meeting by Bob Spoerl and
seconded by Bill Bartlett. The motioned carried to contact Will Guinn regarding
availability of Fox Forest for the annual meeting.
The subject of having vendors at the annual meeting and what to charge them was
discussed. Last year vendors were charged $10. Greg Barker made a motion to have
vendors, which was seconded by Leif Erikson. The motion carried. Greg Barker
made a motion to charge vendors $10 to be at the annual meeting. Rhonda O'Hearn
seconded the motion. The motioned carried. It was also decided that the vendors
could set up outside.
Potential speakers for the annual meeting were discussed. The agreed upon
speakers are Jeff from the NH Snowmobile Association, Tim Acerno to promote
snowmobile safety, and Bill Bartlett to discuss his Iditarod experience. Bob
Heckman will begin to outline a mid-distance and sprint race comparison and
contrast forum as a backup plan.
The time for the annual meeting will be from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The actual
scheduling of vendors, speakers, annual meeting, and lunch within this time frame
was discussed at length. A specific schedule was not finalized, but Bob Heckman
is to draft a schedule based on the discussion and send it out for review.
Discussion began regarding the providing of food and the cost to provide food at
the annual meeting. Last year it cost approximately $120 up front for the food.
The receipt of donations from meeting attendees offset all of the food costs. It
was decided that food would be offered
Legislation
The status of any newly proposed legislation was not available at
the time of the meeting. It was suggested to invite legislator Russel to the next
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bob Spoerl
Bob has accepted a position with Forest and Lands. This means that
the DRED building would not be available for future meetings. Various locations
were discussed and will be given additional consideration. Jim Lalla to look into
alternate meeting sites. The next meeting will be on April 17th at Sendaishi
Kennels.
Other
It was agreed to post the George Cook article on Chinook Kennel on the
website. All officers and board members of NHMA are to prepare a resume (sled dog
bio) documenting their experience in mushing to be posted on the website. Greg
Barker to take over the trails portion of the website.
Bob Spoerl made a motion to adjourn and Rhonda O'Hearn seconded. Meeting
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted by Peter Colbath for Danae Colbath, Secretary.
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