Dakota Drifters
Meeting Minutes
12/11/2020
I.
Call to order
Greg Spiering called the meeting to order at 7:00.
II.
Establishment of Quorum
III.
Approval of minutes from last meeting
Bob made a motion to approve the November meeting minutes.
Walt second, motion carried.
IV.
Treasurer’s Report
The
treasurer’s Report was approved as read.
V.
Old Business
a)
Dues—pay them if you have not already
b)
Trails—all trails have been put in, inspected and all corrections have
been made
c)
Upcoming meetings—there was discussion on where to hold the remainder of
our monthly meeting. Lisa motioned to have the meetings remain at The Lodge,
Lynn second, motion carried.
d)
State Convention Report—Greg, Walt and Lisa gave a report on the state
convention. Dakota Drifters logged more volunteer hours than any other club in
the state.
e)
Groomer school—Patrick Pate was not at the meeting to give a report
VI.
New Business
a)
Charity Ride
1)
Discussion was held on the charity that we are going to sponsor for our
charity ride. Bob motioned that we select Sleep In Heavenly Peace, Ethan second
the motion, motion carried.
2)
Discussion was held on where to hold the charity ride. A motion was
made, seconded, and approved to hold it at Midway Camp near Volga.
3)
Discussion was held on what to do about food as Midwest Camp does not
have catering service or sell food. Liz made a motion to have food trucks at
Midway Camp, Tammy second, motion passed.
b)
Veteran’s Ride
1)
The veteran’s ride is the weekend of January 18th, 2021. SDSA
is still looking for volunteers, donations of coats and cold weather gear for
the ride.
2)
The snowmobiles have already been reserved for the ride and the SDSA is
looking for donations to help cover the rental costs. Discussion was held on
donating money as we have done so in the past. Darrin made a motion that we
donate $250 to SDSA, Walt second, motion carried.
3)
Ethan reported that he, his family and friends will be going out to help
with the ride. If anyone else would like to go, you can contact either Ethan or
Troy Ness.
VII.
Upcoming Events
a)
3rd Annual Veteran’s Retreat—January 18th
b)
Deadwood SnoCross—January 29-30
c)
Charity Ride—February 6th
d)
Governor’s Ride—February 13th
VIII.
Announcements
IX.
Adjournment
A motion was made and seconded to adjurn the
meeting. Motion carried. Our Christmas party followed the meeting. Ethan and
Josh are the current Bean Bag Tournament champions!
Respectfully
Submitted,
Lisa Cain
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