Bridgton Easy Riders April 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

EQUIPMENT:

  • We need to buy 3 tracks for the Tucker, at a total cost of $18,000
  • Bob Corthell moved, Phil Gabardi 2nd: To authorize the President & Trailmaster to decide whether to break into our CD now (which expires in Sept.) to get funds for the tracks. Voted yes.
  • Steve Brill reported the rear seal in engine is leaking in 2007 Tucker

OLD BUSINESS:

  • Blaine showed us the new memorial sign for Basil and Rena Ward – It will be installed closer to snowmobile season
  • We met requirements for Club Grant & Municipal Grant, and are still looking into other grant possibilities
  • Discussion of a float in Bridgton’s 4th of July parade – Lega Medcalf had volunteered to work on this

FUNDRAISER:

  • Discussion of moving the 2018 Poker Rally back to 3rd or 4th week of January, to get it away from school vacation week – To be discussed in the fall
  • Discussion of building a garden shed and raffling it off
  • Bob Corthell reminded us that for every $2 ticket we sell for the MSA snowmobile raffle the Club gets to keep $1 – There are multiple prizes besides the snowmobile

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Phil Douglass, one of the founders of this club in 1971-72 has recently passed away – Phil had not remained active in snowmobiling, but Blaine will send a card to his family from the club, letting them know he is remembered
  • The Club traditionally donated $250 each year to the Community Center, but has not done it since 2015
    • Phil Gabardi moved, George Lariviere 2nd, To donate $250 to Community Center.
    • Voted yes
  • Black Fly Productions contacted Blaine
    • They are filming a video of recreation in Bridgton area
    • Since there was no snow on our trails at the time, Tom Gyger let Blaine & Steve “snowmobile” on his ski trails for the film
  • Phil Gabardi moved, Pete Hathaway 2nd for the Club to give Blaine a $300 gift card to thank him for all he does for club
    • Since Blaine was unable to go on the Club Trip to Jackman, he did not use the money the Club had voted to help defray his costs

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

  • Phil Gabardi acted as a nominating committee and came up with the Slate:
    • VP Bob Corthell
    • Trailmaster Steve Brill
    • Director Richard King
    • Secretary Judy Pelletier
    • Moved to allow the Secretary to cast one vote for the slate of officers
    • Voted Yes – The Secretary cast the single ballot, new Officers elected

Adjourned  8:15 PM
Next meeting September 8, 2017

Respectfully Submitted, Jean Preis, Secretary