October 20, 2018 Meeting Notes
Officers/Board
Members Present:
I. Meeting called to order at 9:10 am at Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Reading of Mission Statement – Sam Vandenberg
II. Roll Call – 18
people attending
President
– Sam Vandenburg; Region A Vice Presiden – Arnie MIller; Region A Vice
President – Bev Miller; Region C President – Helen Wagner: Region C Vice
President – Gil Wagner; Secretary – Jan Kasper; Treasurer – Mary Hoernke
Clubs
Present:
4×4
Forever; Borderline 4×4 Trailseekers; Twin City Bushwackers; Trailgaters 4
Wheelers; 4 Lakes 4 Wheelers;
III. Secretary’s Report – accepted
as printed
IV. Treasurer’s Report – accepted
as printed
V. Guests:- None
VI. Reports:
A. Pipeline – being
used often, about only one mile open
B. Web Page – Brian
is switching servers, will check with him for update
C. S.C.O.R.P. – see
State Directors Report
D. S.T.C. – see State
Directors Report
E. United Four Wheel
Drive Association – see State Directors Report
F. Registration/Sticker/Decal
Program – has gotten derailed – Joel will put together an agenda
and things to talk about. Chris Hannis talked about the
snowmobile sticker program, which might be a place to start. They have discounts a member of a club and a three years
instead of two. Joel will invite Chris to the
meeting.
G. Motorized
Recreation Area – nothing happening
H. Trail
Specifications – see State Directors Report
I. MW4WDA – nothing
new
J. WOHVA – would like
to see the two organizations get back together. Having two
organizations causes confusion and they want to review any potential legal
issues. Alex Bubb knows someone with
experience in combining groups and will have someone due a presentation at the
convention. Need to come up with a new
organization name. The Great Northern Trail Ride is
scheduled for August. They are doing a trail guide training
for the Wrangler Riders group.
K. Membership –
possible open position, will review after elections. Flyer still needs to be updated
L. Rally/Events –
nothing new
M. ROA – completed – see State Directors
Report
N. RL4WD – discussed
Wrangler Riders using RL4WDA now, so the original group with proceed as RL4WDC
– Road Legal Four Wheel Drive Coalition
VII. Region Vice Presidents Report
A. Arnold Miller –
there are concerns and possible dues changes, some what to join MW4WA
B. Orlin Clark –
recent activity at Apple Valley, Dresser, Northern Highland
C. Helen Wagner –
Nothing
VIII. Old Business
A Vehicle Modification
Bill – SEMA bill – nothing new
B. How to attract
people that use social media – members should share information online when
possible, but be careful what is posted
C. Huston MN off road
park – there are actually two parks, one is private and one is state owned, not
sure what is happening right now.
D. Frontenac Farms
event update – event was a success but experienced low turn out due to poor
weather. Frontenac Farms is checking to see if
there is a date we can use for 2019. Helen asked Arnie
Miller if he would head up the event for 2019
IX. New Business
A. Winter Meeting
will at 9am Jan. 12, 2019 at Hidden Waters GC, Waupaca with a potluck lunch to
follow. W4WDA will provide the sandwiches
B. Spring Convention
– April 2019 – to be hosted by WOHVA, details to follow
C. W4WDA t-shirts are
available – should post availability on the website
D. Insurance – Butch
is working on insurance with an agent and checking all options. IA and WI clubs are using it.
E. Fall Meeting will
be at Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin Dells, October 18-20, 2019. Sam will book the hotel.
X. Fall Elections
A. President – Helen
Wagner Elected
B. Region B VP – OPEN
*Motion was made and passed that the board an appoint the region VP – will
email the VP duties to Jan Smith for consideration
C. Region A –
Assistant VP – Bev Miller Elected
D. Region C – VP –
Gil Wagner Elected
E. Region C –
Assistant VP – Harold Hoernke Elected
F. Secretary – Jan
Kasper nominated Elected
G. Treasurer – Mary
Hoernke nominated Elected
X. Adjourn
Board Meeting Notes:
Meeting
called to order at 8:46 am, October 20, 2018 – Wintergreen Resort, Wisconsin
Dells, WI
Luana
brought up the idea of the board having more meetings throughout the year,
primarily the VPs, President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc. It was discussed that these could be a conference call or
Skype meeting, Sam has the number for the conference call.
Also,
officers should provide a report in writing on whats going on in their region,
take more responsibility for their position.
Luana
mentioned that her appointment to the STC is up in July 2019, she is not sure
if she will continue.
Helen
will check on the internet or phone services available at Hidden Waters Golf
Course for the next meeting..
They
are looking for a 4WD Representative for the trails spec committee, more to be
discussed in the afternoon meeting.