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FLAGSTAFF AREA ATV CLUB
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Meeting August 10, 2008
Opened with the Salute to the American Flag
Don Plante, President's Report
Meeting opened at 10:00am with 17 people in attendance including "Jake".
Don read the mail that included a notice from ATV Maine; it is as follows:
ATV Public Service Announcement to be pulled…
Most of you have probably seen the ads running concerning ATV's and forest fires. Thanks to President-Jim Lane's fast work and calls to National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), National ATV Association (NATVA), Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC) and Recreational Motor Sports (RMS) the pressure was on the below are the results.
Powersports Business
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Ad Council, Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters have pulled a controversial Smokey Bear ATV Public Service Announcement at the urging of off-road groups, including the Blue Ribbon Coalition (BRC), according to the Blue Ribbon Coalition press release.
The Forest Service has asked all media outlets to discontinue the airing of the ad, which implied that the proper way for motorized receationists to prevent wildfires is for them to load up their vehicles and go home.
Don Amador, western representative for the Blue Ribbon Coalition, said the agencies had the right intentions, but the message was misleading.
"I honestly believe the agencies had intended to create a positive message regarding safe use of OHV's on public lands," he said in the release. However, the (Public Service Announcement) incorrectly conveyed to the ATV rider that the best way for them to prevent wildfires was to stay at home. Instead, the ad should have encouraged the use of USDA Forest Service-approved spark arrestors and limiting travel to approved routes and areas.
"BRC thanks the agencies for listening to our collective concerns about this ad and for taking the responsible course of action by canceling the campaign. It is our hope the Ad Council and Forest Service consult with their trail recreation experts and the OHV community before launching another motorized recreation ad."
We also had a letter from FABA thanking us for our donation for Family Fun Days.
The Club voted to sponsor a flag from FABA for a cost of $35.
Don called Tim Pond Wilderness Camps to confirm a total that 26 people will attend the dinner on August 16th. It will be a "go" rain or shine. If the weather is bad anyone wishing to drive their vehicles into the camps may do so. Riders will gather at the Parking Lot in Eustis for departure no later than 3 p.m.. Billy has requested we arrive by 5 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. serving. Any questions you may call Don at 246-5946 or Dick at 246-3201.
In consideration of his dedication and prompt attention to our website needs, the Club has voted to send a check for $100 to Jay Hanna, our faithful webmaster. Ruthanne speaks often of her gratitude to him, Thank you Jay!
Don also asked for a motion to give the town a check for $50 to help with the costs of the copy machine. A motion was made and seconded.
A Trail Safety issue was also addressed. It has been recommended to look into chaps, pants and any other needs to keep our trailmaster safe. In the event of a mishap, insurance could be an issue. We will look into it and report at the next meeting.
Sandi Isgro, Vice President's Report
Sandi was not present at the meeting.
Bob Dennett, Treasurer's Report
Bob gave our totals and said he was going to pay a few bills. He also suggested that the club pick up $10 for each person going to the dinner. A motion was made and seconded. Thank you Bob, Great idea!
Ruthanne Smith, Membership Report
There are 260 paid members at this time.
Dick Smith, Trail Master's Report
July 13th-Dick hauled rocks for Antler Hill.
July 14th & 15th-Don, Dick, Marianne and Ruthanne did a boardwalk on the Pines Trail.
July 16th-Dick, Marianne and Ruthanne hauled chips for the Pines Trail with the backhoe and dump trailer, Dick also hauled rocks for the McCarty Hill Trail.
July 17th-Dick hauled rocks for McCarty Hill and filled some mud holes. He also went out the AFM road and filled in the centers of two bridges.
July 18th-Don, Ray, Pete, Phil, Lee, Jeff, Jake and Dick fixed the hill and cleared slash on the Rangeley Trail.
July 21st-Dick, Neal, Mark and Jeff cut trail on the Bradbury Brook end of the Antler Hill Loop.
July 22nd-Dick hauled rocks for the senior end of the Pines Trail.
July 23rd-Dick hauled rocks into McCarty Hill Trail. Don and Dick picked up ½ lift of lumber from Stratton Lumber and delivered some of it and cribbing to the Antler Hill boardwalk. Dick cleared some trail on Bradbury Brook.
July 24th-Dick worked clearing trail on Bradbury Brook.
July 25th- Dick hauled rocks and gravel to the end of the Pines Trail.
July 26th-Dick worked on fixing and raising the Pines boardwalk up and out of the water. Dick also put some directional signs on Bradbury Brook for potential workers. (They never showed up!)
July 27th-Dick delivered stock and worked on the Antler Hill boardwalk and delivered stock to the North West Inlet Bridge.
July 28th-Dick and Neal finished the Antler Hill boardwalk. They did a 4 foot box culvert and finished the remainder of the planking on the bridge at the Inlet. They then went to Bradbury Brook end of Antler Hill and cut trail.
July 30th-Dick and Neal cut trail at the Bradbury Brook end of Antler Hill and cut trail.
August 2nd-At EXACTLY 9 a.m. Dick cut and BROKE THROUGH at Bradbury Brook! It was the toughest cutting he has ever done!!! In the afternoon, he put the five remaining planks on the Antler Hill boardwalk and did a 16 foot boardwalk on the off camber turn of the section between the bridge and boardwalk.
August 3rd-Dick and Ruthanne took the dump trailer and backhoe to the Antler Hill culvert and hauled gravel to fill around it and then did some more ditching.
August 5th-Dick and Ruthanne took the backhoe and dump trailer to McCarty Hill trail and started ditching and hauling gravel.
August 8th-Dick took materials to Antler Hill and Bradbury Brook and did some signing.
August 9th-Dick rode the entire Antler Hill and Bradbury Brook Loop, signed and did some cutting. The trail is now open but needs some refining. At this time the trail is very wet.
Meeting Adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Our next meeting is September 14, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. at the Community Building. Our meetings are held March through October at the Community Center in Stratton. Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. October is election of the officers.