The FAATV Club hosted the ATV Maine ride safe trailer Saturday May 26th.  A course was set up so that riders new to the sport could try out the two atv’s that were available.

TRAILS OPEN FRIDAY MAY 25th

Split Rock Trail is closed for logging for a few more weeks.

Butler Brook Trail closed for wet conditions.  All other trails are open!

Ride Safe and have a nice Memorial Weekend

• Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting

5/20/2012

Authors Peter and Nancy Wagner

 

Meeting brought to order at  10AM by President Don Plante with the Pledge of Allegiance. 32 members present

President Report:  Don Plante damp@tds.net

• Family Fun Days:  June 29th, 30th, July 1st.   Parade theme  “The World Thru Laughter” .  Members meet at CMP garage, decorate your ATV and ride with us
• Summer Rec. Program:  Motion made and carried to give them $300.00 to defray the cost of trips for the kids
• May 26th Kick Off at Flagstaff Fuel.  Safety Trailer will be there 10-4, bring the kids to learn to ride. ages 10 and up.  You can set up yard sale tables.  The club will be selling shirts & vests,  lobster raffle tickets, doughboys.  Please come and enjoy the fun!!
• New Hampshire & Vermont have agreed to have reciprocal registration.  Check the websites for rules and restrictions
• Moose Lottery Festival in Rangeley June 22,23,24th.  Guided ATV ride, turkey shoot, fishing derby, trap shoot, archery contest and much more!!
• Bikes for Books Program sponsored by Grand Lodge of Maine.  Students read books to earn points to earn a new bike & helmet.  Motion made and carried to give then $200.00
• Tour De Cure for Diabetes:  motion made and carried to sponsor Bob Dennett for $150 .  Bob raised $3180 last year and hopes to raise more this year

Vice President Report:  Sandi Isgro Sandi.whitewolf@gmail.com

• Moose Loop is sponsoring a 7 club ride August 11.  Please come and meet the other club members.  Meet at 8AM on Depot Street, Rangeley Parking.  Ride estimated 6hrs.  Lunch in Stratton “Lets Just Ride”

Treasurer Report: Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• New items: shirts, vests and T-shirts.  They will be on sale at the Kick Off
• Bill paid to State, ATV Maine and Trail Expenses
• $2000.00 transferred to the Trail Fund

Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith dooer@roadrunner.com

At this time we have 185 paid members.  I want to thank all the members that have donated items to be sold at the Eclectic Treasures for the benefit of our trail fund. Every little bit is a help and very much appreciated. I thank you.

Trailmaster Report-Dick Smith dooer@roadrunner.com

The Pines and Senior boardwalks have both been replaced and widened. I want to thank everyone that helped out with the many hours of work.
April 30th I hauled sand to the trail just beyond the Senior boardwalk.
May 3rd The Natanis crew rode that trail and cut trees.
May 8th I picked up 5 telephone poles and delivered them to the Flagstaff Rd bridge site.
May 9th I hauled more sand to the Pines trail.
May 10th Neal Blaney and I picked up a culvert and installed two pieces on the East Kennebago Rd.
May 11th Neal and I signed the East Kennebago Rd and rode the Tim Pass Loop and cut downed trees.
May 13th Neal and I picked up a culvert and installed it on the Black Mtn Rd.
May 14, 16 and 17 I worked on dressing up the Tim Pass Loop of the trail between Sawyer Brook Rd and Black Mtn Rd.
May 18th I took the excavator to the power line behind Stratton and started cleaning it up.
This past week members have been riding the trails, checking them and cutting downed trees. Again, many thanks for the help.
By the way, we have a beautiful new trail. It is the East Kennebago Rd. It is very scenic and adds 6 1/2 miles of good riding. A big
“THANK YOU” to Wagner Forest Management. I am waiting to hear from Plum Creek about a part of a new trail that we have already been given permission from AFM for their part of it.

Web Advisor-Peter Wagner peterwagner2@tds.net

Please check the Flagstaff Area ATV Club Facebook Page.  Many clubs have “friended” the page and there is a lot of information and news that we can not put on our webpage.  If anyone has any suggestions or pictures please to not hesitate to contact me to get them added

Also worth mentioning – One of the FAATV founders “Granville ” Carter, a plaque in his honor has been placed at Split Rock.

Metting adjourned at 11:15                   Next Meeting Sunday June 10th

May Meeting

In observance of Mother’s Day

the May meeting is scheduled for

Sunday May 20 at 10 am.

Stratton/Eustis Community Center

All members and guests are always welcome

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting 4/15/2012 

Authors:  Peter & Nancy Wagner  peterwagner2@tds.net  Web Advisor

1.)  Meeting brought to order at 10AM starting with the Pledge of Allegiance.   31 members in attendance

2.) Presidents Report  Don Plante damp@tds.net

• The club received a thank you from the food pantry
• Motion carried to make $100.00 donation to the Sugarloaf Marathon that is a fund raiser for the Sugarloaf Charitable Trust that supports the charities of Franklin County
• Motion carried to  make a $300.00 annual Food Pantry Donation from the club
• Saturday August 4th there will be a ride for Autism in Bingham.  If interested check it out on facebook.  Jeff Ireland & Ed Barrett http://www.facebook.com/#1/GROUP/200831506698323/
• Information sign will be up in front of the town office.  Check it for events and meetings
• Please note – Aftermarket exhaust systems have a higher decible level than allowable by the State of Maine laws
• We are still pushing for a reciprocal registration between Vermont, NH,and Maine
• ATV Maine Calendar Raffle Tickets are on sale for $10.00.  Benefits 3 charities.  Tickets can be purchased at The White Wolf Inn
• Motion carried to do the lobster raffle again with the Lions Club.  Look forward to getting your ticket.

3.) Vice President Report:  Sandi Isgro sandi.whitewolf@gmail.com

Moose Loop Meeting – Motion carried to spend $100.00 for Moose Loop Signs

• Memorial Weekend Kickoff- Keep this weekend open

4.)Treasurers Report:  Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• The club is looking good .  No trail work monies needed at this time
• All bills are paid

5.) Membership Secretary:  Ruthann Smith dooer@roadrunner.com 207-246-3201

• At this time we have 160 paid members. I want to thank all those loyal
  members that have rejoined so far this season. There is a lot of repairs
  to pay for this year and the bulk of our money come from memberships.
  I`m now working on items left for donation to be sold at the Eclectic
  Treasures on Main St in Stratton. This is another way to add a little
  cash to the club account. I do need to remind people that I cannot work
  with chipped, cracked or damaged articles. If the items are clean it is
  a wonderful bonus for me. As in the past you may drop off items at the
  White Wolf in Stratton or call me at my number listed above.

6.)TrailmasterReport: Dick Smith dooer@roadrunner.com

• March 16th   I put up the mud season signs.
  March 24th   I closed the North Branch and Brochu Bridges.
  March 30th   I went to Kingfield for a Moose Loop meeting.
  The Penobscott Nation has turned down our request to reopen the Snow Mtn
  Loop.
  April 13th   I took the excavator to the Cathedral Pines trail and moved
  the post over to 62″ and put in another post, filled holes and cut
  downed trees.
  April 14th   I took the excavator to the Pines trail and cut and hauled
  cribbing in preparation of work days for the next 2 weeks.
  I have ordered a lift of lumber, I expect to pick it up on Monday.
  Anyone willing to help with the boardwalk repairs will be appreciated.
  You will need boots and a hammer. Our longest boardwalk is 1000′ long
  and when that is finished the Senior one has to be redone and widened.
  The woods are dry and the mud is not too bad. Everyone is anxious for
  our season to open. LETS GET THIS JOB DONE!
  Anyone wanting to work can call:   Don  246-5946   damp@tds.net   OR  
  Dick  246-3201   dooer@roadrunner.com

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting

3/11/2012

Authors Nancy & Peter Wagner  peterwagner2@tds.net

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10AM by Don Plante with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for those who have passed Al Briand and Gene Currie.   27 members present

2.) Presidents Report:  Don Plante

• Club decided to send $100.00 to the Pine Tree Society
• Town of Eustis passed a motion to purchase an electronic sign board to make announcements.   It will be in front of the town office to announce our meetings and other events
• State of NH has passed  bill #366 which is a reciprocal pass to ride in Maine.  This will go into effect if Maine also passes a reciprocal ride bill.  Don will go to Augusta to push this with ATV Maine
• ATV Maine is selling calendars again.  They are $10.00 each.  See or call Sandi at the The White Wolf Inn 246-2922
• Stratton Fuel and Convenience Store is a new business member.  They have opened the gas pumps 24hrs, 7 days a week.  Stop in and check it out
• The club decided to spend $80.00 to pay the town of Eustis  to pay for the hall where we hold our meetings
• The club decided to spend $300.00 to support the Eustis Food Pantry

3.) Vice President Report:  Sandi Isgro whwolf@tds.net

• Plans are in the works for a Spring Kick Off of our Trails Memorial Weekend
• We are asking all of our members to watch for sign damage, or missing signs on our trails.  Please report any damage to Sandi, Dick or Don
• Family Fun Days June 30th.  The theme will be “The World Thru Laughter”
• Landowners Club Picnic tentative Sept 8th

4.) Treasurer Report:  Bob Dennett  rdennett@maine.rr.com

• The club decided to transfer $2000.00 to the trail fund.
• Jim Brochu has offered to allow Dick and Don to search the excess lumber at the office for usable lumber for the trails

5.) Membership Secretary: Ruthanne Smith dooer@roadrunner.com

• 101 paid members to date.  7 of which are sponsors.  This is great!! over half of our members have renewed before the snow is off the ground.
• Last complimentary newsletter.  Please get your membership paid to continue your letters
• I have deposited $2,035 since the membership applications went out a month ago
• I want to thank all of those folks that gave donations of stamps and money to help with our expenses.  Every little bit helps
• I do want to mention that those members wanting to read the newsletter on the website can usually find it within a day or 2 after our meetings.  Please know that it is not possible to send it to each personal email address.  It has proven too difficult in the past.  We appreciate your understanding.

6.)Trailmaster Report:  Dick Smith  dooer@roadrunner.com

• First off, I have all the landowner permits that are due with the exception of one
• I have an appointment on the 21st with the Penobscott nation for the return of the Snow Mtn Loop.  It looks good, the forester is in agreement and the council puts a lot of stock in that
• I have asked Wagner for the snowmobile trail that travels along the south side of Kennebago Mtn.  It needs 2 culverts, which we have and the repair of a washout, I can handle that
• I have asked Plum Creek for a connection between Tea Pond Road and Larrys Road.  This will require a bridge across Tim Brook and a permit from DEP.
• I talked to Tom Dodd from AFM about 2 trail connections.  One is the trail between Rangeley and the Carrabassett Trail, approximately 2 miles.  Some excavator work will be needed and the other one is the snowmobile trail around North West Inlet.  I will also speak with Plum Creek about this
• The excavator is set to go with a brand new paint job and oil change.  I am requesting a new seat for it!!!
• I am going to change the oil in the Rhino and it will be set to go
• I have new tail lights for the trailer and I will install them as soon as I can get it out of the snow
• Tom is all set to go with the maps as soon as we have confirmation on the trails and our sponsors
• We will need a lift of lumber as soon as possible
• We received a call informing us along with the Carrabassett Club that we have been granted $8,900 toward the building of a multi use trail from Caribou Pond to Nash Stream.  It is TIFF money from the windpower grant

Meeting dates

April 15

May 20

June 10

July 8

August 12

September 8

October 14

• Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month at the Community Center in Stratton at 10 am.
• March 11
• April 15
• May 20  (3rd Sunday to observe Mother’s Day)
• June 10
• July 8
• August 12
• September 08
• October 14

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