September 21, 2002  Single Track Board Meeting Minutes

Present: Ralph Loewen, Joe and Sue Krezelak, Jim Grill, Dave Goulet, Mike Curley, Julia Shozen, Mark Fisher

(There were no meetings in July or August, because of Poker Run activities.)

 It was MVP  (motioned, voted, and passed) that STM not provide food for any work parties. The board will decide for each proposed maintenance event to approve any other suggested expenses. Any maintenance event must be approved by the land manager involved.

 The idea of doing the newsletter by email only was discussed and on hold until more discussion with Tony Picardo.

 Jim will run the STM website, it is currently expired and he will make sure it is renewed under the STM name.

 It was MVP to have a STM debit card which stays with the treasurer.

 It was suggested to post the ride time on the calendar the day of board meetings.

Mike will check on the Fife Community Center for the Christmas Party.

 Jim will produce the Oct. newsletter which will be the ride calendar only, and an alert for board nominees for 2003.

 Dave reported that Poker Run profited $2179.74. with expenses down from last year. There were 182 riders.  Thanks from the board to all those who worked on Poker Run, especially Mike Curley, Grills and all those who solicited donations.  The sponsorship was the best ever and all participants were pleased with the prizes.  It was MVP to have Poker Run in 2003. If we don’t have a chairman by Christmas then there will be no Poker Run.  Mike will confirm a date at Tahuya in mid July.   Jim and Mike will check other locations for the event. Jim suggested having a Poker Run chairman and committee that meets separately from the board.  

 Mark and Jim made suggestions for other types of events, perhaps a mtn bike festival or a sponsored event with K2.

 Next Meeting: Sat., October 26, with ride before.  Mike is checking on the availability of Godfather’s Pizza.