June 2013 Meeting Minutes

Boise ATV Trail Riders
P.O. Box 190933, Boise ID 83719
June 18, 2013 – Idaho Pizza Company in Meridian, Idaho
Regular Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Steve Huffman, President
 Steve welcomed visitors, our guests and new members.
General Business:
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The Secretary’s Report was given by Linda Colton. May meeting minutes were approved.
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Treasurer’s Report was given by Blake Burgess. Motion made, seconded, and passed to accept
the treasurer’s report.
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Membership Report – Mike and Yvette Pierce said that membership numbered 132, 7 sponsors
with 5 new members. The club store has sweat shirts – great for the coming fall rides.
Guest Speaker:
 John Larsen, the Education Coordinator for the Owyhee County Historical Society talked about
his life in that county. He gave us an interesting perspective of the area that we ride frequently
– Flint, Silver City, Jordan Valley, Swan Falls etc. His parents founded the Society in 1962.
Ticket Drawings:
 Steve announced the drawings. The first ticket drawing went to Steve’s wife ($29), the second
drawing ($29) went to Dennis Colton, Darrel McCracken won $29 and Dennis Colton again
won ($28) the member drawing.
Past/Future Rides – Jim Maxey:
 He said that the May 25th Owyhee ride, led by Kenny Milhouse was a success. They rode 44
miles with 16 riders.
 The May 27th Hells Canyon event was great. There were 190 riders (dinner served 220). They
broke into 3 groups for each day. He covered 430 miles in 5 days. There was one flat tire and
one flip over (on a Rhino). 12 participated from clubs in our valley. It will be held next year.
 June 3rd’s Sage Hen ride went well. They cleaned the entire trail system. Had great potluck.
 Whiskey Mountain’s June 15 ride covered 50 miles with 36 riders.
 On the June 16 Father’s Day ride, Carl Bloomquist had 55 riders.
 Silver City will be held this coming weekend. We need 25 volunteers to support the 100 K
Pickle Foot run.
Past/Future Rides – Bill Jones:
 Bill said that on June 15th, he and Carl rode 51 miles to check out the Bogus Basin trail.
 July 5-7 weekend at Clear Creek – they need chain saws. There are many dead fall trees on the
trail, and too much snow. They will meet at Park Creek Campground. Trail 18 has reserved
sites. Call Pauline with your rsvp so meat can be purchased.
Old Business:
 The Disabled Veteran’s 45 mile ride is scheduled for July 27th. There will be a picnic and
catering. Tito needs at least 2 Mavericks for riders and their family.
New Business:
 David Claiborne reported that Idaho State ATV meeting and ride will be August 16th in Challis.
The state organization will work on registration issues, and develop statutes for next year. The
process continues.
 Steve will send a get well message card to Bonnie McBrayer, a former member of Boise ATV.
 Jim indicated that in the future, a form will need to be filled out if a member is checking out the
Bosski Trailer.
Adjournment: 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Linda Colton, Secretary
Next Regular Meeting: July 16, 2013– Idaho Pizza Company, Meridian