JAN – 2019
General Membership Meeting Agenda
January 10th, 2019 Called to Order at: 7:00pm
Idaho Off-Road 4×4 Club is an association of people brought together to share a single passion: Four Wheeling! We are a FAMILY oriented club dedicated to keeping our public lands open while practicing the policy of TREAD LIGHTLY!
Bell Of Shame: ____ “Yank Me” – Micke Barnes ___ “I’m Broke” Christian Dahlstrom
I. Call to order –Justin Simms: president@idaho4x4.com
II. Sergeant at Arms – Maintains order in the room. There is a $1 charge for unnecessary disruptions.
III. Roll call: Visitors: 13 Members: 24
Visitors: Tom Cota, Will Tyson, Ricardo Cortes, Jon & Paula Tuttle, Tom Poperseky, Mathew & Katherine Sorensen, Rodney Mcpherson, Jason Cowliniez, Richard Scott, David & Danielle Stem, McKayla Dembowski, Glenn Piper, David Hopkins. Jay Stutzman was reintroduced to the club (current member that has been MIA).
IV. Vice President’s Report – Mark Bennett: vicepresident@idaho4x4.com
Current member count – 53 (after vote tonight 54)
V. Treasurer’s Report – JoAnna Allison: treasurer@idaho4x4.com
· General Fund: $ 9646.83
· Joe Aldape Land Use Fund: $1200.00
· Raffle Fund: $ 2713.02 ($123.00 came from tonight’s raffle, Thank You Harvey!!!)
· Grand Total: $ 10,830.00
VI. Active and New Business
•Nominations are coming for Council. Mark Hartnoll was nominated (by Dan Sullivan) for Vice President opening, Treasurer position will be open, no nominations were successful tonight. Patti Evans was nominated by Marcy Sullivan, but Patti declined.
•Club Membership Dues can be renewed from Jan 10th-March 14th.
•Funds for Land Use discussion. Council has decided that land use funds will now be taken out of the general fund, no longer out of Raffle Fund.
•?Jan 19th? Snow Run, Tentative, please stand by.
•7th Annual Chuck Coble Rocket Run will be April 27th 2019. First planning meeting will be 17th of Jan at Justin and Ginny’s home at 7pm.
•May 18th, Hwy Clean Up/Go Topless BBQ/Tech Inspection.
•SIORA to host 2019 Ride & Rally in June 21st-23rd at Nat Soo Pah, Twin Falls.
•Need a Club Member to Host the Labor Day Campout at Pen Basin Campground. Marcy & Dan Sullivan would like a year off.
VII. Education : Dan Sullivan spoke to the club about Driving Techniques on trail and precautions of water crossings. Move slowly thru the water to prevent: water damage to electronics, Fan & Radiator Mishaps, Clutch problems, Engine damage from stall out.
VIII. PR-Media and Sunshine:
· Jamie Wills: public.relations@idaho4x4.com Please send in pictures of club events. Tonight Jamie spoke about IOR’s 2018 volunteer activity & events.
· Ginny Simms: sunshine@idaho4x4.com Spoke about Martin Flynn’s birthday celebration & Erin Hess’ emergency Gallbladder removal. Jo Allison’s daughter, Ashley, is going in for emergency surgery to have a mass removed from her breast. Jo’s other daughter, Brandy, is now back at home, but still troubled with walking. Dr’s had ruled out the flu vaccination as cause, but more tests had been run on her spine.
· Please see Harvey for website issues and questions
IX. Land Use – Christian Dahlstrom did not have any updates on Idaho City run, Miner’s Grave, closure. His phone calls may be getting avoided. Wilks brothers (Texans) have reopened a couple of roads that they had gated.
X. State Association: Nathan White
• IRC meeting is Jan 12th, at 10am to 3pm 501 Baybrook Court, Boise
• Idaho State Meeting will be held March 2nd in Twin Falls. TV station @ 1100 Blue Lakes Blvd N. there is usually a run prior to the meeting that morning.
• Announced 2019 IOR Rocket Run will be April 27th.
• Twin Falls has 2019 Ride & Rally June 21st-23rd at Nat Soo Pah Park just south of Twin Falls.
• Newly designed Association Stickers being made.
XI. Previous Events:
· Succor Creek to Owyhee Reservoir, Dec 15th. Had 31 rigs in attendance.
January 2019: as soon as snow flies, a Snow Run 19th Stand By for details
Rock: Trail:
February 2019:
Rock: Trail: Atlanta 2nd
March 2019:
Rock/Trail: 30th All Clubs Run in Mt Home/Bruneau (IOR will provide Burgers/Dogs/BBQs)
April 2019:
Rock: Trail: 7th Annual Chuck Coble Memorial Rocket Run 27th
May 2019:
Rock: Trail: Hwy CleanUp, Go Topless BBQ, Tech Inspection 18th
June 2019:
Rock: Trail: 21st-23rd State Ride & Rally hosted by SIORA
July 2019:
Rock: Trail: 4th-8th (members+guests) Park Creek Camp & Ride
August 2019:
Rock: Trail: 29th-Sept 2nd Labor Day Campout Pen Basin CG
September 2019:
Rock: Trail:
October 2019:
Rock: Trail:
November 2019:
Rock: Trail: HDOR Turkey Run
December 2019:
Rock: Trail:
XII. Upcoming Events – Ginny Simms/Lola Hartnoll
· Rocket Run Committee Meeting Jan 17th at Justin & Ginny Simms’ home at 7pm. Please contact Ginny to Volunteer to be on the planning committee.
· Hwy Clean Up May 18th shelter at Discovery Park has already been reserved.
· Already reserving the same banquet room at Riverside Hotel for Christmas Party 2019 Dec 7th.
XIII. New Applicants Eligible for Vote: Ricardo Cortes is up for vote, unanimous yes vote. 54 members now.
XIV. Raffle:
Jan 2019: Tony Eiguren Feb 2019: Patti Evans & Glenn Morgan
Mar 2019: Dan & Marcy Sullivan Apr 2019: Ben Wicke & Jo Allison
May 2019: Micke Barnes Jun 2019: Curt Blount
Jul 2019: Ben & Jamie Wills Aug 2019: Mark Bennett
Sept 2019: Justin/Ginny Simms Oct 2019:
Nov 2019: Dec 2019:
XV. Next Meeting/Adjournment
· Council meeting: February 7th, 7pm at Legends Bar & Grill, Boise
· Club meeting February 14th, 2019-7pm at Idaho Pizza in Meridian on Fairview
· Adjourned meeting at: 8:14pm
*Raffle information:
1. The raffle is on a voluntary basis. If you volunteer to be responsible for the raffle one month it is your responsibility to purchase the raffle prizes, or ask businesses to donate to the raffle. You need to bring the raffle items to the meeting you volunteered for. You sell the raffle tickets at the meeting you are responsible for, or you can ask for help on selling the raffle tickets.
2. The reason behind the raffle is to build up the raffle fund to have a Christmas raffle that no one is responsible for.
3. Some of the raffle money also goes towards Toys for Tots each year.
4. We encourage every member to volunteer for a raffle. You can volunteer on your own, or make it a joint venture. Thank you in advance for considering volunteering for the raffle.
