Bridgton Easy Riders March Meeting

Meeting called to order 6:50 PM by President Blaine Chapman

Treasurer’s Report read by Mary Corthell, Treasurer

Minutes of January Meeting were read and approved

MEMBERSHIP: 84 family, 22 business memberships received so far

EQUIPMENT:

  • Bought a track for the Tucker (left rear), but now the right front one is damaged
  • There was discussion of trading in the Tucker “as is” and agreed that for now it seems more practical to repair what we have
  • The Town Manager suggested Blaine submit a formal request for a grant from the Moose Pond Land Trust, even though it is unlikely funds will be available this year – Blaine will pursue other grant possibilities, as well
  • There was discussion of some day putting up a building, to house the grooming equipment, perhaps on a piece of town land

TRAILS:

  • We will need culverts to repair water holes in trails, for next season

OLD BUSINESS:

  • The sign for Basil & Rena Ward Memorial Bridge will be done by Muddy River Signs. George Lariviere moved we go ahead with this project. Voted yes.

FUNDRAISER:

  • Gun raffle was a great success!! There was discussion of having a similar raffle next year

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Discussion of having a Club float in the 4th of July Parade.
  • The terms of the following officers expire this spring:
    • Vice President Bob Corthell;
    • Trailmaster Steve Brill;
    • Director Richard King;
    • Secretary Jean Preis.
    • Phil Gabardi volunteered to find out which of those would like to renew, and to find nominees.
  • Elections will be held at the April meeting

Adjourned  7:45 PM
Next meeting April 14, 2017

Respectfully Submitted, Jean Preis, Secretary