Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting

May 15th, 2011

Authors Peter & Nancy Wagner

1.) Presidents Report:  Don Plante damp@tds.net

•  Meeting brought to order at 10AM with the Pledge of Allegiance
• 20 members present
• Please buy Lobster Raffle tickets $5.00 each drawing June 25th Family Fun Days
• We will be having our strawberry shortcake and funnel cake booths at the Fun Days
• ATV Maine-Our insurance will cover rides and events
• Our club annual report is due to the State by June.  Don & Bob will take care of getting this done
• Thanks to Elaine Marcoux for bringing a cherry coffeecake for us to enjoy

2.) Treasurers Report:  given by Don Plante

• All bills are paid.  No bills pending

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

• I will be at Tranquility Inn Tuesday to present ” The Moose Loop” to the Maine Tourism Bureau Representative.  Don, Dick and I will be there to answer questions and promote our club trails

4.) Membership secretary: Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• 199 paid members

5.) Trailmaster Report:  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• April 11th Don and I went to Augusta to the workshop meeting on the 7 day permit.  They voted to charge $53.00 for it and added a fine of $250.00 for not registering your machine.  It goes into effect in 2012.
• May 13th I went to Halfway Brook on the Natanis Trail and took out the post to open the trail for maintenance to begin
• May 14th I went to Kingfield for a Best Management Practices workshop on trail construction.  It was offered by the Kingfield Quad Runners and the Bureau of Parks and Lands
• I will be getting out on the trails this week to check the signs and any work that may need to be done.  The trails are closed at this time with the opening date set for may 28th conditions  permitting
• One of our landowners, club member Chuck Estey has been hurt in a work related accident.  We wish him well and a speedy recovery

6.)New Business

• John McCatherine and Neil Trask stated
•  Carrabassett Club President said they have been in contact with their landowners and will be working on their trails to open soon in conjunction with ours
• Landowners and Members cookout & Meeting, Don will ask Cathedral Pines for Sept. 10th
• Tim Pond Ride needs to be scheduled for Lunch in August
• Cathedral Pines has a new area for camper with ATV trail access

Meeting adjourned at 10:55

FLAGSTAFF AREA ATV CLUB MEETING   4/10/11

Authors Peter & Nancy Wagner

1.)  Meeting brought to order at 10AM with the Pledge of Allegiance by Don Plante damp@tds.net.  Till further notice please use Dooer@tds.net for any inquiries, Don is having computer issues.  17 members present and 2 guests

2.) Presidents Report:  Don Plante

• The club received a thank you from the Pine Tree Society
• Motion made and passed to give the Pine Tree Society $75.00 again this year
• We received a request for  the Sugarloaf  Marathon for a donation, a motion was made and passed to give them $50.00
• A thank you was received from FABA for doing the Winslow show
• FABA family Fun days is June 24,25,26
• FABA asked for a donation, motion was made and passed to give them $100.00
• We will be in the same area again this year for shortcake and doughboys
• Stratton recreation Summer program contacted us  for the kids ride on Wednesday July 27.  A motion was made and passed to take the kids on a ride again this year.  The rain date will be July 28th
• There was talk about giving the associated member a discount rate, this will be thought about and discussed at the May 15th meeting
• We have new shirts, caps, vests, and hoodie sweatshirts for sale.  See STORE for merchandise
• The new kickoff date for the Moose Loop Trail  is June 25th in Rangeley, Sandi Isgro will be there to represent our club. Senator Olympia will also be present
• The club is looking into a ride on part of the Moose Loop Trail on June 26th
• Motion made and passed to give Bob Dennett $100.00 for the Tour de Cure ride for diabetes
• The toy ride will be September 24th

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

• Absent

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

• All bills have been paid

5.)  Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• At this time we have 178 paid members.  Once again I want to thank everyone for the support they are showing for our club.  The more support we have , the more we can accomplish

6.)  Trail Master Report:  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• March 18th &19th Don and I set up for the Sportsmans Show in Winslow.  Friday was a little slow, but Saturday was busy.  We spoke with lots of people.  Saturday PM Phil Hill and Jeff Bureau took over and said is was very busy.  Sunday Ray and Nancy Charest and Pete and Edie Manter manned the booth. they were also very busy during the midday
• March 21st Don and I went to the White Wolf for a meeting with the High Peaks Alliance on the Moose Loop Trail
• March 26th Don and I did a TV interview on WSKI  at Sugarloaf. We spoke about the club and new Moose Loop Trail
• March 31st I went to a county commissioners meeting in Farmington on the availability of  TIF  funds for trails.  I want to try to get some funding for the Caribou Pond Loop.  There is approsimately $27,000 Plus or Minus available.   It  looks like there is a good possibility that we could get some
• April 4th  Don and I went to Augusta for a meeting on Bill LD175.   That is the 10 day permit that Don has been working on with one  of the representatives.  Don spoke in favor of it as did the lobbiest from ATV Maine
• I am still waiting to hear from the land owners on the new connector trail that I have requested
• We have access into Eustis Village and Trails End is a new sponsor

7.)   GuestSpeaker:  Western Maine Representative for ATV Maine  Mike Worthley

• Showed us a map of  approved ATV trail in the State of Maine
• Showed us new numbered signs  that will designate North and South trails by odd numbers East and West by even numbers
• Shared upcoming ATV events for Roxbury ATV riders club and Westerm Maine ATV clubs see club links

Next Meeting will be May 15th

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting

March 13, 2011

Authors Nancy & Peter Wagner

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10 AM with The Pledge of Allegiance by president Don Plante. 23 members present

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

• Stratton PTC thanks the club for donation
• Western Maine Toy Ride also thanked the club
• Life Flight–We have 4 marked areas for landing the life flight. Emergency medical teams can now get to our trails
• We have insurance through ATV Maine.  Reminder that if you are working on the trails put up signs letting riders know that there is work being done up ahead
• Don has been working on a 10 day registration with the state & ATV Maine.  State has increased the fine for unresistered machines to $250.00.  LD-175 is the bill number that would alow the 1o day registration.  Please support it.
• Lobster Bake Raffle–thank you Emerson Dyer for printing the tickets.  Tickets on sale for $5.00.  Winners receive 20 lobsters,  5 pounds of potatoes and 10 ears of corn.  Drawing is on June 25 at Family Fun Days
• Winslow Sportsman Show is March 18-20.  25 Vertie Drive, Winslow, right off 201 Sukee Event Center  Friday 1-7, Saturday 9-9 and Sunday 9-5.

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

• Premiering Moose Loop new connecting trail around Franklin County–Maps are on sale $4.00.  Trail signs are being made.  There will be a kick off on June 25th in Rangeley at the Country Club.  Senator Olympia Snowe will be in attendence.  More info to follow.
• Sweatshirts, hats and hooded sweatshirts will be ordered for sale

4.) Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• Pine Tree Society $100 donation
• $200.00 for Web Hosting — paid
• We are in good shape for the upcoming season
• $2500.00 transferred to the trail fund
• Money allocated to pay for a new trailer built by Dick.  Thank you

5.) Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• I want to thank everyone that has returned their applications, as of Friday 3/11/11 we have 77  paid members and I made a deposit of $1,375.00 which included 77 members and many donations.  Due to the cost of postage there will be only 1 newsletter sent out to all past members. Please send in your memberships  as soon as possible.  I do want to mention that in addition to membership cards, stickers and maps they will also receive membership in ATV Maine.  They provide $2500.00 in accidental death and dismemberment insurance for primary members and their immediate family as well as all supporting businesses.  Another benefit is that they also offer liability and event insurance to all affiliated clubs.

Trail Master Report:  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• February and March I contacted Wagner, Plum Creek and AFM for 4 different connections to our trail system totalling approximately 11 miles.  Have heard nothing yet
• March 5th I got the bucket back for the excavator.  It has been rebuilt, hard welded and has 4 new replaceable teeth.  It has been repainted, the oil changed and a new battery.  There is a bogie wheel to be fixed.   I built a small trailer to put the excavator on with hopes to pull it behind the Rhino.  
•  I have to have 1 chainshaw worked on at brady’s and change the oil in the Rhino.
• I have 5 property permits to renew
• I have received a call from Nadine at Sugarloaf  WSKI TV to do a live interview on Saturday March 26th at 8:30 PM  She also inquired if it would be possible for Don to join me. 
• We had Life Flight come up here and meet with the ATV club and Arnold Trail Snowmobile club and the game wardens and fire dept.  We went for a ride and established 2 new rescue zones one of which is on our trail system.  JR is also sending signs for 3 more of our rescue zones

Meeting adjourned at 11AM

Next meeting will April 10th at 10AM

Minutes are usually published within 2 days of the meeting date.

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting 10/10/2010

October 11th, 2010 Authors Peter & Nancy Wagner

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10AM with the Pledge of Allegiance by President Don Plante damp@tds.net

• 21 members present
• Don gave thanks to the following:  Sandi, Peter & Nancy, Neal and Dick, Ruthanne for Eclectic Treasures, Bob, Don
• Election of Officers:  motion made to keep the same officers motioned and passed
• Appreciation Day was a success, voted to do it again next year
• Tim Pond ride a great success
• Check sent to Pine Tree for show for next year at Waterville
• Club voted for meetings to be at the same time next year, 2nd Sunday of month at the Community Building
• Toys for Tots successful, 339 machines, Dunkin Donuts donated 20 dozen donuts
• Approval for Black Moose Run Loop, motioned and passed
• Stratton Elementary School asked for sponsorship, motion passed for $100.00 donation for Christmas craft fund raiser

2.) Membership Secretary: Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

•  238 paid members
• $351.00 into club account from Eclectic Treasures
• There will be an indoor yard sale at the community Building sometime this Winter

3.) Treasurer’sReport: Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• We are in the black in good shape with grant money still to come in
• Motion made to order clothes for spring show

4.) Trail Master report: Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• Sept 15th I cut open the trail between the roads on Butler Brook
• Sept 16th took the excavator to Butler Brook and pulled rocks, moved slash and graded
• Sept 17th Neal and I explored Delaware Gap from the AFM side.  It was extremely difficult.  I have since found out that there is another old road, we will look at it
• Sept 18th we had landowners appreciation day.  Forty eight people showed up with six landowners
• Sept 19th I went to the powerline that comes into Stratton to change the trail to the new powerline
• Sept 20th I signed Butler Brook
• Sept 21st I pulled rock, put in waterbars and drained the big waterhole on the Stratton Powerline
• Sept 22nd I finished pulling rock and doing waterbars on the Stratton powerline
• Sept 23rd I delivered the telephone poles to the Butler Brook Bridge site
• Sept 24th Neal and I put the poles in place and added the crosspieces to the bridge
• Sept 25th Neal, Jeff and I finished the bridge on Butler Brook Loop and added more signs
• Sept 27th I delivered planking and cribbing to the Butler brook boardwalk site
• Sept 29th I brushsawed the trail to the boardwalk and delivered more planks
• Sept 30th  I hauled cribbing and planks into the site
• Oct 1st Neal and I built 64 ft of boardwalk
• Oct 3rd I repaired the “Jeep Damaged” new bridge and dug jeep stoppers and put in waterbars on the Butler Brook Loop
• Oct 4th I put ramps on the Butler Brook Boardwalk
• Oct 5th I repaired 3 broken box culverts damaged by a jeep on the End of the Lake Loop
• I want to remind riders that Alder Stream is now closed, the Natanis Trail will be closed at Bugeye on Oct. 30th.  All other trails will remain open until the first groomable snow.  The Rangeley Trails will close on Nov. 1st

Meeting adjourned   See you all next year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting 09/12/2010

September 13th, 2010 Authors Nancy and Peter Wagner

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10AM by President Don Plante damp@tds.net

2.) Presidents Report:  Don Plante

• Opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
• 20 members present
• Thank you from Millie Howard, the kids of the Rec. Dept. really enjoyed their ATV ride.  A big thank you for your donation to help us go rafting.
• Sept. 18th Appreciation Picnic – All are wellcome to attend.  Site#2 Cathedral Pines 11AM.
• Club Ride October 2nd to Tim Pond Camps $12.oo for lunch.  Rain or Shine We will leave from the big parking lot near Pines Market at 9AM.  Call Don Plante if you plan to attend 246-5946
• Sept. 25th Toys for Tots Ride- Meet at McDonalds in Jay 7:30 or at Whistle Stop in Farmington 9AM.  Ride goes to Canton.  Motion made and carried to donate $150.oo to this charity
• ATV insurance on the equipment $345.00 Paid
• ATV Maine does now have an insurance policy for the clubs.  Motion made and carried to get the insurance
• Pine Tree Sportman Show will be held at the Armory in Waterville March 18th, 18, 20th  $295.00 for a booth.  Barry Crafts will donate a pig roast to raffle.
• Final Meeeting Oct 10th officers election.  If anyone is interested in these positions please bring your name to Don.

Vice President Report Sandi Isgro whwolf@tds.net

• New Black Moose Franklin Co. ATV loop – Motion made and carried to have an ad on the map

Treasurers Report  Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• The grant has not been applied for yet.  So this money will be coming in
• All bills are currently paid and we will be in good shape to end the year in the black!!!

Membership Secretary Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• 235 paid members
• Our fundraiser at Eclectic Treasures will continue into mid October.  I want to thank everyone that has donated or purchased items to benefit our cause.  This past week I put an article in the Irregular to encourage people to come in and brouse

Trailmaster Report  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• August 9th I went to Mexico for a best management practices workshop
• August 10th I rocked the muddy spotts at Northwest inlet on the Antler Hill Trail
• August 11th I spread gravel on the Pines Trail
• August 13,14,15,16,17,18 I spread rock and gravel on the Eustis Trail
• August 26th I repaired 2 broken planks on the Pines Trail
• August 27th I went to Carrabassett and pulled rocks and made waterbars on the Kingfield part of their trail
• August 30 and 31st I spread rocks and gravel on the Eustis Trail
• September 1st I fixed broken planks on 3 box culverts
• September 2nd I pulled rocks and did waterbars on the Eustis Trail
• September 3rd and 4th Neal and I went to Indian Stream to get a GPS reading on that end of Delaware Gap, its a little over 2 miles thru it
• September 7th I pulled rocks and put in waterbars on teh Eustis Trail
• September 8th I pulled rocks and put in waterbars on the Brochu Trail and dug a pit to prevent the outlaws from riding in the river
• September 9th I pulled rocks and put in waterbars on teh Salt Shed Road
• September 10th I went to the SFT side of Brochu bridge taril and pulled rock adn put in waterbars
• At this time I need to mention that our trails close at the first Groomable snow with two exceptions.  Alder Stream which includes part of the Sawyer Brook Loop will be closing Sept.15th and the Natanis Trail will be closing October 31
• September 11th signed and numbered intersections, repaiered broken planks on Pine Trail

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting 8/07/2010

August 8th,2010 Authors Peter & Nancy  Wagner

A very informal meeting was held in the parking lot at the Pines prior to the ATV’s ride to Rangeley. 25 members present

1.) Presidents Report:  Don Plant damp@tds.net

• The Tim Pond Ride can either be on Sept. 11 or 25th.  Lunch is $12.00 Dinner 20.00  Looking for feedback from members
• ? Do we need another canopy.  Motion made  and carried to buy another canopy for functions
• We have 1/2 million dollar insurance coverage.  Nothing for speed events
• September 18th is the landowners & members get together, site#2 on Eustis Ridge Road
• Meeting on August 17th  High Peaks Alliance in Kingfield at the Herbert Hotel at 7PM
• August 8th  Roxbury Best Management Practice Workshop 8-12
• Stratton Rec Program is looking for donations for kids to go whitewater rafting. Cost $30.00  for overnight stay, rafting and pizza party.  A motion was made and carried to give the Rec Dept $250.00

2.)  Vice President:  Sandi Isgro whwolf@tds.net    Absent

3.)  Treasurers Report:  Bob Dennett rdennettt@maine.rr.com   Nothing to report

4.) Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• As of today our paid membership stands at 231.  I have to thank everyone that has donated items for our “Eclectic Treasures”.  I have held in reserve $40.00 cash that I will continue to search for items to purchase for resale.  Total profit for July is $216.40.  We will be continuing our sales efforts until mid October.  Remember, if you have any new or gently used items just drop them off at the White Wolf and I will pick them up to be sold.  Many thanks!!

5.) Trail Master Report:  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• July 11th Ray, Pete, Phil and Jeff did signing on the Natanis trail.  Ruthann and I staked the Jeep stoppers on the Eustis trail and the Tim Pass Loop
• July 13th I picked up 5 telephone poles and delivered them to Barnard Pond Rd
• July14th I put the poles in place, 10 of them across the meadows and spread the cross members
• July 15th I picked up a lift of lumber from Stratton and started planking the boardwalk at Barnard
• July 16th I finished the planking of the boardwalk and graded part of the trail
• July 19th I re-signd the Bridge Road, East Branch Rd. and End of the Lake.  Checked Bradbury Brook, it’s ok to  clear trail thru the slash
• July 20th I graded the Tim Pond Road end and Sawyer Brook, and widened the corners of the bridge
• July 21 and 22 I cleared a trail thru the slash on the bradbury Brook Loop.  The trail is now open
• July 23 and 24 I graded the logging cut on the Tim Pass Loop
• August 2nd I put in a culvert in the Tim Pass Logging cut and graded the entrance trail to Alder Stream
• August 3rd I graded the short trail between the King and Bartlett Rd and Flagstaff Rd
• August 4th I went to Jays pit and drained the water holes and graded and pulled rocks on the Eustis Trail
• August 5th I went to the boneyard on the Stratton Trail and cleared rocks and graded
• August 6th Don and I spread gravel on the Pines Trail

Web Advisor Peter Wagner: peterwagner2@tds.net

• Please continue to send any photos or info you would like added to the site

The Ride to Rangeley was a great success!!! There was 25 members in attendance.  85 miles of fun!! Great  food at the Parkside Main in Rangeley

Next meeting September 12th

July 11, 2010  Authors Peter & Nancy Wagner

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10AM by President Don Plante.  The meeting started with the Pledge of  Alligiance.  27 members in attendance.

2.) Presidents Report:  Don Plante damp@ts.net

• Family Fun Days –  Special thanks to the members that maned the club booths, Nancy and Ray Charest , Edie and Peter Manter, Phil Hill,   Jeff and Linda Bureau.
• Thanks to Dick and Ruthanne for making our costumes.  We won a trophy for “Favorite” display and it is displayed at the White Wolf Inn.  Thanks to everyone for making the day a huge success.
• Robin Cottle of Stratton won the Lobster Raffle.  Congratulations!!
• There will be a meeting of the High Peaks Alliance and the area ATV clubs at the White Wolf on July 14th at 7PM  to discuss a connecting trail between the clubs and towns.
• August 4th will be the kids ride.  We need 12-14 ATV’s with queen seats to be here to take the kids out on the ride.  Helmets are required.  Contact Don if you are available.
• Motion made and carried to give the town of Eustis $50.00 for ink and paper used for newsletters
• Discussion about a club ride.  Motion made to ride to Rangeley on August 7th.  The ride will leave from Pines Parking Lot Rain or Shine at 9 AM.  The next meeting will take place before or during the ride .  Restaurant for lunch to be announced.  (Most probably Parkside & Main)
• On Saturday September 18 at Cathedral Pines Campground Site#2 there will be a Club Picnic and Landowner Appreciation Celebration.  All club member and landowners are invited.

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

• We have quotes on Liability Insurance from Cole Harrison Agency.  Membership made a motion & carried it to allow the board to make a decision this week.
• Riders from PA thanked us for our work on the trails and allowing them to ride.

4.) Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• As of today our paid membership stands at 224.  Once again I want to thank everyone that has donated items for our “Eclectic Treasures” trail fundraiser.  I will remind everyone that this sale will continue thru October, any and all gently used or new items donated for sale will be very much appreciated.  You may drop off  items at the White Wolf and I will pick them up to be sold.

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

• We have paid all bills up to date
• Fund raisers and donations are welcome

5.) TrailmastersReport:  Dick Smith dooer@tds.net

• June 15th Neal and I finished clearing the connector between Sawyer Brook Road and Black Mountain Road, a waste of time as they are now logging that section.
• June 16th and 17th I took the excavator to Big Sag Road and put in 4 culverts and burried 11 more.
• I replanked the big trailer and rewelded the fenders.
• June 20th Don and I went to the ATV Maine meeting in Mexico.
• June 24th and 25th I picked up a bunch of 8×8’s,  6×8’s, and 12×12 beams, 35 in all, delivered some of them to Tim Pass Bridge site.  I replaced decking and 2 beams on the Truck Bridge on Big Sag Road.
• June 28th Neal, Jeff, Don and I signed the Tim Pass Loop
• June 29h, 30th and 31st I graded and put in waterbars at Tim Pass.
• July 1st I repaired the “optional” boardwalk on the Stratton Trail.  Someone had driven off  the side and broke it up getting their quad back on it.  Don repaired broken planks on the Pines Trail.
• July 2nd I built a bridge at the base of Tim Pass.
• July 7th I went to both ends of Tim Pass and put in Jeep stoppers.
• July 8th and 9th I cleared the Tim Pass Trail of brush.
• July 10th I signed Plum Creek Road.

The meeting adjourned at 11:30.

*****PLEASE NOTE ****THERE WILL NOT BE A CLUB MEETING ON AUGUST 8TH IT WILL BE ON AUGUST  7TH DURING OUR CLUB RIDE.  HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting 6/13/2010

April 14th, 2010 Author Nancy Wagner

1.)  Meeting brought to order at 10Am with the Pledge of Allegiance  by President Don Plante, 27 members present.

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

• The club received a thank you letter from Melody Chase,  president of FABA for our donation to Family Fun Days
• Family Fun Day parade is June 26th.  The parade starts at 11AM, lineup will be at 10AM at the CMP building.  The theme this year will be ” God Bless America”.  Lets all show our spirit and decorate for the occasion. 
• The raffle for the lobsters will be drawn that day.
• The date of the ride for the kids from the Summer Rec Program will be Wednesday August 4th, rain or shine.  Show up at 8:30 for the 9AM departure from the Pines parking lot in Eustis.  They will get back to the club as to how many will participate.
• The date for the next ATV Maine meeting is June 19th.  The location has been changed to the Masonic Lodge at Mexico.  Don, Dick and Bob will attend that meeting to discuss a 3 day permit for non resident riders.
• Jon Roebuck from Life Flight did a very informative presentation.  It was noted that in 2005 there was close to a call a week for Life Flight.  After the meeting Dick and Neal planned on taking J.R. on a tour to 2 of the 4 landing sites that we have established.

3.) Vice President Sandra Isgro not in attendance Whwolf@tds.net

4.) Bob Dennett not in attendance rdennett@maine.rr.com

5.)Membership report Ruthann Smith Dooer@tds.net

• At this time we have 211 paid members
• I would like to thank everyone that donated items for our space at the Eclectic Treasures.  I’m happy to report that to date we have made $177.05 toward our trail fund.  I also want to mention that our time at “ET” is a continuing project.  We will be there until the end of October, so we are still  looking for your donation of items to be sold.  If you have a gently used or new item to donate we would greatly appreciate your leaving it at the White Wolf for pick up.
• Our last purchase of lumber showed an increase in cost. Things are starting to go up – not good news!!
• Peter Wagner our new Web Advisor peterwagner2@tds.net is doing a great job.  I think we can all agree that the site is looking great. People from away are checking it out and making inquiries.  Peter is very happy to respond and give them all the information they are looking for.  Thank you Peter, we really appreciate the time you give to our club.

6.) Trailmasters Report Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• After the last meeting Neal and I picked up the telephone pole that was donated to the club, put up a signpost at the End of Lake Loop.  Don checked and cleared the Carrabassett Trail.  I took  the excavator to the End of the Lake and ditched, drained and graded the trail.  I went to Sawyer Brook Loop (Alder Stream end) and ditched and graded the trail.  Neal and Jeff checked and cleared Antler Hill, Bradbury Brook (which we had to close because of Logging,) and the Stratton trail.  I ditched and graded down to the boardwalk on the Stratton Trail.
• May 22nd Neal, Jeff,Birch, Mike Lee, Bob and I stared to rebuild the boardwalk
• May23rd Neal, Jeff, Bob and I finished up the boardwalk
• May 25th I opened the North Branch Bridge and cleared the trail into Hershals Gulch
• May 26th I met with the Wagner forester and rode Tim Pass Black Mountain Trail.(a proposed new loop)
• May 27th I met with Brian Mulligan the state trail coordintor, rode out to Tim Pass and he made recommendations on waterbars and a bridge.  I picked up 1/2 lift of lumber, Neal, Mark and I cleared and signed Sawyer Brook Loop.  Neal, Mark, Don and I repaired the boardwalk on Sawyer brook. (an uprooted tree picked it up and broke it)
• May 30th Neal, Mark and I signed, hauled lumber and cut cribbing for boardwalks on the powerline.  Ray, Pete, Jeff and Phil cleared the Natanis Trail
• May 31st Neal, Mark and I did sign work  and rode the Butler Brook Loop
• June 3rd John, Neal, Gap and I of the Carrabassett Club worked on boardwalks on the powerline, we finished them on the 5th.  I delivered 2 more telephone poles to the Barnard Meadow, picked up 2 culverts from End of the Lake for Tim Pass
• June 8th I took the excavator to the Bugeye boardwalk and cleared rocks and reshimmed.  I took the quad and cleaned up the old lumber from the boardwalk on the Stratton Trail and took it to the dump
• June 11th  The Wagner forester called an said we could have Black Mountain Tim Pass Loop.  I took the brush saw and started clearing the trail.
• June 11th took the excavator to the Black Mountain Road and fixed two culverts and started grading the trail.
• June 12 Neal and I went to the end of Sawyer Brook Road and put in a box culvert.   Neal cleared with brush saw and I graded the trail.

Meeting adjourned

Next meeting July 11

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting – 05/16/2010

May 16, 2010/Author Peter  & Nancy Wagner

1.  Meeting brought to order at 10 AM by President Don Plante damp@tds.net 

2. Presidents Report: Don Plante

• Our club is represented on FABA’s new booth backdrop.
• Don’t forget Family Fun Days, June 25,26,27.   Theme “God Bless America”  Decorate your ATV, ride with the club in the parade.  Buy fried dough boys & strawberry shortcakes at our booth.
• FABA asked for a donation to help with Family Fun Days events $100.  Motion made and passed.
• All lobster raffle tickets have been sold.  Drawing will be held Family Fun Days.
• Cathedral Pines landowners & club member appreciation day will be September 18th.
• Club would like to host the Stratton Rec Dept kids ride.  Date t0 be set.
• The club voted to buy insurance on our equipment for $335.00.
• Motion made & carried to transfer funds to the trail fund so we can continue working.

3. Vice Presients Report: Sandi Isgro whwolf@tds.net

• Our club board is talking to State representatives about a weekend pass with lower registration fees for out of state riders.

4. Treasurers report: Bob Dennett rdennett@maine.rr.com

• Bills are paid to date.  Funds are still coming in from memberships and the lobster raffle
• Motion made & carried to sponsor Bob in the Tour de Cure (for diabetes) $100.00

5. Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• 195 paid members to date.
• Thanks to all members who have donated & are donating their used goods to our  Eclectic Treasures booth.  We intend to sell lots of “treasures” to fund work on the trails.

6. Trail Master Report:   Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

• April 21 – Don and I went to Old Town with Carrabassett.  The counsel ok’d the transfer of the trail to Carrabassett ATV.  They turned down my request for the side roads in Alder Stream.  I talked with Jon Roebuck of Life Flight and set up with him to come up to our June 13 meeting to do a presentation.  I picked up a half  lift of  lumber in Stratton and Don and I unloaded and stacked it.  I took the excavator to the top of  Bugeye and graded the rock pile as best I could  Neal, Mark, Jeff and I cleared and put in metal signposts and signed the Eustis Split Rock and Pines trails.  I took the excavator to the center section of the Eustis trail and graded it.  I took the excavator to the end of the Airport road and grated the trail, put in water bars and drained waterholes up to the rocks.  I took the excavator to the End of the Lake Loop and graded, ditched, and cut blowdowns to the halfway point.  Neal and I picked up 4 telephone poles and delivered them to the meadow at Barnard then delivered 30 planks to the board walk on the Stratton trail.  I am planning a work party for Saturday May 22nd.  We will meet at the end of the 1st road to the left on the Rangeley Road between 8:30 and 9:00.  If you are later just follow the trail in.  Rubber boots and quads are mandatory for your comfort.  If you need any more information feel free to call Dick at 246-3201

7. New Business

• Trails intend to open May 28
• Carrabassett Club intends to open May 28
• Any members wishing to help the club on trail work e-mail or call Dick Smith for a note.  This note will make it legal for you to be on our trail before the open.
• We do not have all landowner permission for dirt bikes, motorcycles, or duel sport vehicles to be on our trails
• We will mark our trails that are available to bikes which we do have landowner permission for.
• Members suggested our logo include Maine so we are not confused with Arizona.

Meeting adjourned at 11:12 am

Next Meeting will be on June 13.

Flagstaff Area ATV Club Meeting – 4/11/2010                                                                                                                         Authors Nancy & Peter Wagner 

1.) Meeting brought to order at 10 AM by President Don Plante damp@tds.net  21 members in attendance  

2.) Presidents Report:   Don Plante

• Opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
• Welcomed Neil Trask and John McCatherine from the Carrabasett ATV Club
• Thanks to all who manned the club booth at the Wilton Sportsman’s Show
• NOTE:  Next year we will need to have a raffle;  it seems other clubs are using it to cover the cost of the booth 
• Lobster Bake raffle tickets are on sale.  Sponsored by the Lions and ATV clubs.  It is a good money maker for us.  $5.00  a ticket.  See any of us to buy one or call Don.
• Family Fun Days June 26th.  Crew will be selling Strawberry Short Cakes and Doughboys.
• Business Member-Arnold Trail Quality Fuel will be under new management, we will need to talk to the new owners about the trail.
• Carrabassett Trail:  Carrabassett Club now has 12 members. We requested Alder Stream and Carrabassett Trail from the Penobscott Nation, we would like to transfer the Carrabassett trail to the new Carrabassett Club.  Motion made and carried to help the Carrabassett Club pay for the Carriage trail this year so that their club can pick up the mileage.  Dick and Don will go with Neil and John to the meeting in Old Town to help them with the process.

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

• We have had requests for extra large and small sizes of our vests.  Should we order more?  Motion made and carried to order a dozen vests and a dozen hooded sweatshirts.
• A money maker for the club. There is an opening at the Eclectic Treasures for $10.00 a week.  Members can drop off items such as furniture, tools, dishes, pots, pans, handbags, crafts etc.. to the White Wolf anytime.  We will get it to Eclectic Treasures.  This is a great way to help the club and clean out our basements.  Motion made and carried to try it out.

4.) Membership Secretary:  Ruthanne Smith Dooer@tds.net

• 159 paid members
• Chuck Estes, thank you for the generous donation to help with postage
• Stickers came in and will be distributed in memberships

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

• Excavator repair of $640.00 has been paid
• Winch will be paid when the bill comes in
• Side by side needs to be registered.  Don will take care of it with the trail fund
• Insurance for club equipment is being sent out for bid
• Thank you to Ron Francoeur for the donation of the lobsters to help our club

6.) Trail Master Report:  Dick Smith Dooer@tds.net

•  I have put up the stop signs because of mud with the tentative date for opening of May 28.  I talked to the Plum Creek forester and he will look at my request at the end of April.  Phil Hill is looking into getting us some metal sign posts.  We have the excavator back and I painted it.  I checked to see if the North Branch Bridge was closed and it was and I will check Brochu Bridge this afternoon.

7.) New business: 

• Neil Trask gave us an update on the new multipurpose bridge to be built over the Carrabassett River
• Barry Craft – We need to start thinking about our landowner’s appreciation picnic.  He offered to do a pig roast again.  Thank you.  Don will contact Cathedral Pines Association for a site for the picnic
• Peter Wagner (Web Advisor) asked for pictures and any other items that anyone would like to put on the web site Peterwagner2@tds.net

Meeting adjourned at 11:10 AM

NOTE: This will be the last newsletter mailed to non club members

Next Meeting is May 16th