Topics discussed at our November meeting included:
- SVTR currently has 113 members with 112 VASA registered machines.
- Checking vs. Savings
The question of how to use the clubs checking and savings accounts was raised for discussion. Everyone should think about this and bring their ideas or suggestions to the next meeting.
- VASA Annual meeting
VASA will hold it’s annual meeting on January 10th in Barre. All members are welcome to attend. If your interested, contact Lloyd for further details.VASA shirt/sweatshirt orders are being taken. If you are interested, contact Lloyd.
VASA has approximately 2500 members this year up from approximately 1700 last year.
- Website Update
New website hosting and design are complete. Site is up but we are waiting for DNS changes for it to be live. New site also includes a members forums area.
- Donation to BEEC/Habitat for Humanity.
A donation of $100 to BEEC and or Habitat for Humanity was voted and passed. $50 will go to each organization.
- Trails
Trail maintenance was lacking this year. Many of us did not get out to ride as regularly as we have in the past. The land owner has noticed the lack of maintenance and we have promised to pick it up again next year. We will be planning a number of work parties starting in spring. The joy brook bridge will be among the first of these work parties.
- Joy Brook Bridge
Land owner has approved the use of culverts to replace this bridge. We are researching material costs to go this route.
- Dec 18 Meeting – “Member Appreciation Day”
Our next meeting will be on December 18 at the Newbrook Fire Station at 7Pm. This is “Member appreciation Day”. Please bring a snack or dish to share with everyone. We will hold a 50/50 at this meeting. Bring your own drinks.
- T-Shirts
We are still in the process of researching a different printing method and sources. The question of a new logo design was raised. If anyone has ideas for a new logo, bring those ideas to the December meeting.
Turnout was 12 members for this meeting. Meeting started at 7:01 and ended at 7:50. There was no 50/50 this month.
