December 2022 – Club Meeting Minutes

Member Meeting Minutes

December 8th, 2022

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!

Bells

“Yank Me” – Bill Hargreaves

“Prank Me” – Micke Barnes

“I’m Broke” – Aaron Malin

The bells have not been moving lately, so please bring them in to the next club event to either pass it off to the next deserving individual or you can pay $5 to return the bell.

Call to Order

Jim Miller (president@idaho4x4.com)                

Call to order @ 7:00 pm         Adjourn @ 7:56 pm

Sergeant at Arms

Council will maintain order in the room. There is a $1.00 charge for unnecessary disruptions. 

Membership

Current count: 90 memberships  Prospective Members Up for Vote:    No new applications

Financials

Rachael Rhoads, Treasurer

• The General fund has decreased over the past month to cover Christmas Party expenses.
• Created accounts for:

1. State Association Ride & Rally

• To fund the IOR sponsored 2023 Ride & Rally @ Warm Lake
• $2,000 seed money to get started

2. Toys for Tots

• 10% of club raffle proceeds will be transferred into this account on a monthly basis.
• $100 minimum to initiate account

• Last month’s raffle brought in $326.00. Thank you, Rob and Brenda Robinson! We greatly appreciate your continued support!

Sunshine

December Birthdays: Patti Evans 9th, Shawn Hargreaves 11th, Martin Flynn 16th, Felicity Arnold 20th, Deb Knapp 23rd, Steve Nebeker 23rd, Nora Nebeker 24th, Kendall Parish 29th, Leslie Bonney 31st, Steve Magstadt 31st

Land Use & State Association – Patti Evans

Land Use

• The IRC General Membership Meeting – Saturday, December 3rd
• IRC will carry legislation to address recreational impacts on Idaho’s Endowment Land – this is the information that was presented by Todd Wernex from Idaho Department of Lands last fall.
• Thank you for all you do to protect access!
• Next meeting:    January 4^th from 10 am – 3 pm

                        501 E Baybrook Ct, Boise, ID

Idaho State 4×4 Association                                                             IOR Representatives: Tom Brooks and Micke Barnes

Special Guest – Ben Burr – Blue Ribbon Coalition

•       Working on several cases in Utah, hoping one goes to the SCOTUS.

•       Movement towards restricting dispersed camping and we need to ensure when we camp, we keep things clean and not heavily impacted.  Make our voices heard when we hear it is being considered for restriction.

•       Push to introduce a right of access for recreationers with disabilities.  Will increase the need to keep trails open and accessible to all users.  WIN – WIN!!!

•       Opposing the 30×30 agenda we have been seeing over the past two years.  There are 6-7 bills in congress that will restrict access to motorized vehicles.  Russ Fulcher has been instrumental in crushing the Northern Rockies Bill that Sandra Mitchell has spoken to us about multiple times.  

•       $300 a year membership for Blue Ribbon Coalition.  By clubs being members, it increases the strength of BRC.  

•       When there are issues in our areas, they lean in so our cases won’t be kicked out of the courts system.

• IS4x4A is creating an updated brochure.
• The brochure will also include a section on commercial accounts.  Commercial members would be able to display IS4x4A logo on doors or websites indicating they are supporters of IS4x4A.
• Preparing an insurance policy to cover all events run by membership clubs that require coverage at a significant discount.

The next meeting will be:        January 4th @ 7pm via Zoom

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Previous Events and Old Business

• HDOR Turkey Run – November 19th
• Outstanding participation and HDOR put on an awesome event!
• IOR donated a Yankum rope and cover to the raffle as HDOR is supportive of our events.
• Christmas Tree Run – December 3rd, Jim Miller
• 15 Jeeps – one Christmas tree and one Dana 30 harvested, along with a cow parade!

Active & New Business

• Proposed Membership Changes for 2023
• Due to the rising club activity costs, the council has proposed the following:
• Increase in membership dues.  Existing member annual dues:  $45 ($15 increase), and new member dues: $60 ($15 initiation fee + $45 annual dues).
• Membership includes only one paid Christmas party meal
• A second meal can be purchased by the member at cost
• Will vote on this measure during the January 2023 club meeting
• 2023 Rocket Run (May 6^th, 2023)
• Next planning meeting: Thursday, December 15th @ 6:30 pm, arrive @ 5:30 pm if you plan to have dinner. Yogurtz Grill, 1560 N Locust Grove Rd, Meridian
• Winter/Christmas Party
• Due to the increase in member participation and inflation, a decision was made to reduce the meal cost.
• PLEASE, drink responsibly! – Do not drink and drive, and look out for each other.
• IOR Merchandise Store – currently closed. Printing in progress.
• Discontinuation of Zoom
• Starting January 2023, we will no longer stream the club meetings via Zoom.
• New Club Sign for Tiddy Springs Trailhead
• Jim has sent graphic to Dan Sullivan, who will work up an all-metal sign to replace the missing one.
• 2023 Officer Nominations – if you are interested in either being an officer or nominating someone, let us know!
• Nominations will be taken in January and February, with voting in March.
• 2023 State Association Ride & Rally @ Warm Lake
• Looking for volunteers to help plan this event.
• Please reach out to Jim @ president@idaho4x4.com if you are able and willing to help.
• Hotels and food have been secured via the North Shore Lodge.
• January 2023 – begin monthly planning meetings.
• Joe Adalpe Land Use Fund – Donation
• A motion was made by Patti Evans that we send the $1,200 to the IRC to assist with the ongoing legal battles in Northern Idaho.  Both Aaron Malin and Mark Bennett seconded the motion.
• The members discussed what the current challenges are, and David Clayborne, attorney for the IRC was present to answer questions.
• The motion was voted on with a unanimous yes, with 32 member units voting.

Upcoming Events

• IOR Christmas Party – December 10th @ The Riverside Hotel
• Atlanta Snow Run – January 28th (Christian Dahlström)
• Robie Creek Run in the Mud & Advanced Winching Class– TBD (Aaron Malin)

Next Meetings

Council:           Thursday, January 5th @ 7 pm via Teams (online)

General Club:  Thursday, January 12th @ 7 pm at Idaho Pizza Company

Raffle

This month’s club raffle is a 50/50 split

Travis Moats won the pot, but has generously donated it to the Toys for Tots drive.

Need more volunteers for January & February 2023

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May 2023

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June 2023

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October 2023

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March 2023

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July 2023

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November 2022

Rob & Brenda Robinson

April 2023

Dan Sullivan

August 2023

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December 2022

50/50 Raffle