December 2023 – Club Meeting Minutes

Member Meeting Minutes

December 14th, 2023

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!

Call to Order                 Jim Miller (president@idaho4x4.com)

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

Membership

     Current count:       115 memberships*                 Prospective Members Up for Vote:      N/A

 *Reconciliation for the Christmas Party yielded an additional 6 spouse memberships that had not been accounted for.

Bells

“Yank Me” – Daniel Rodriguez

“Prank Me” – Micke Barnes

“I’m Broke” – Bruce Ambler

Sunshine – Lynette White

sunshine@idaho4x4.com

December Birthdays: Patti Evans (9th), Shawn Hargreaves (11th), Martin Flynn (16th), Felicity Arnold (20th), Deb Knapp (23rd), Steve Nebeker (23rd), Nora Nebeker (24th), Sharon Callahan (30th), Leslie Bonney (31st), and Steve Magstadt (31st)

Sunshine:  Hartnoll Family – Lola’s father passed away

Financials

Tanya Lundberg, Treasurer

Rocket Run Fund

Raffle Fund

General Fund

$ 5,000.75*

$ 426.80*

$ 5,160.15

Toys for Tots

Sunshine Fund

Joe Adalpe Land Use Fund

$ 1,453.63*

$ 984.38

$ 600.00*

Total: $ 13,625.71

Year-end reports will be presented @ the January 2024 member meeting.

*Funds still need to be transferred between accounts after the Christmas Party. BRC has yet to deposit Land Use funds.

**Toys for Tots purchases have not yet been reimbursed to the Knapps.

Land Use

 

  • BLM Travel Management Plans (TMPs) – Morely Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey subregion (east of Murphy down to Bruneau) is taking comments until January 8th. Please take time to review the below trail maps and comment!
  • BLM plans to have all Owyhee travel plans done by March 1st.

State Association

  • “Best of” Contest – submission window is currently open – submit through FB and they will add to website – voting will start next week/this weekend.  $1/vote via the website.
  • Trail App – Glenn Piper is working with the State Association on developing an app.

Active & New Business

 

  • Officer Election Results
    • President – Jim Miller                   Vice President – Glenn Piper
    • Secretary – Aaron Malin               Treasurer – Dianna Magstadt

New officers will shadow the existing respective officer for the months of January – March, and then fully take on the role starting April 2024.

  • Fire Extinguisher Class – Aaron is working with Don Kartchner to put together a class for those that have not had the opportunity to do hands-on training. More information to come.
  • 10th Annual Chuck Coble Rocket Run – Date set for Saturday, May 4th! Mark your calendars!

Previous Events

  • Tiddy Springs Trail Run, Maintenance & BBQ – Saturday, November 11th
    • 10 rigs – cleared from Montini Cabin up past Little Sugar Loaf.
  • HDOR Coble Gobble Turkey Run – Saturday, November 18th
  • Christmas Tree Run (Dan Sullivan) – Saturday, December 2nd
    • Only 6 rigs, but the snow was incredible! No trees were harmed during this run.
  • Christmas/Winter Party @ the Riverside Hotel – Saturday, December 9th
    • 60 attendees
    • The Riverside Hotel has been booked for December 7th, 2024.
    • Looking for volunteers to coordinate next year

Upcoming Events

  • Snow Run to Atlanta (Aaron Malin) – Saturday, January 27th
  • Basic Winching Class w/ HDOR (Aaron Malin) – Saturday, February 10th @ 9 am
    • Meet at the dirt parking lot across from the Boise Fire Station #12 off Hwy 21, east of Federal Way.
    • Coordinating with High Desert Off-Road
  • Robie Creek Run in the Mud & Advanced Winching w/HDOR (Aaron Malin) – Saturday, February 17th
    • Aaron Malin, trail leader
    • Coordinating with HDOR
    • Details on FB and the IOR website
  • Idaho State 4×4 Association Annual Meeting & Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, March 9th
    • Twin Falls, ID – Farmers Bank
    • Working on hotel discounts
    • Trail run after the morning meeting!
         

Trips and Trails

January 2024   

27th – Snow Run to Atlanta (Aaron Malin)

July 2024               

TBD – 4th of July Club Campout

26th – 28th – Boulder Basin Rendezvous

February 2024       

10th – Basic Winching Class w/ HDOR (Aaron Malin)

17th – Robie Creek Run in the Mud & Advanced Winching w/HDOR (Aaron Malin)

August 2024             

TBD – Hot August Nights & Blazing Lights (Glenn M. & Jeff D.)

TBD – Coble Riggins Trail Runs (Cobles)

March 2024                         

9th – Idaho State 4×4 Association Annual Meeting – Pancake Breakfast & Trail Run

TBD – All Club Run

September 2024

TBD – Labor Day Campout

April 2024 

TBD – Ride for 22

TBD – Swag Party for Rocket Run Volunteers

October 2024

TBD – Hwy 21 Clean-up & Trail Run to Bogus Basin

TBD – Miner’s Grave and Beyond (TBD)

May 2024     

4th – 10th Annual Chuck Coble Memorial Rocket Run

11th – Mother’s Day/Warm Lake Snow Run (Dan Sullivan)

TBD – Hwy 21 Clean-up / Tech Inspection @ Discovery Park

November 2024                              

TBD – Tiddy Springs Trail Run, Maintenance & BBQ

TBD – HDOR Coble Gobble Turkey Run

June 2024                     

6th – 8th – SIORA hosted State Ride & Rally 2024

TBD – Two-Headed Dragon Trail Run & Clean-up

December 2024        

TBD – Christmas Tree Run

7th – Christmas/Winter Party – The Riverside Hotel

 

 

 

Next Meetings

Council:                 Thursday, January 4th @ 7 pm via Teams (online)

General Club:        Thursday, January 11th @ 7 pm at Idaho Pizza Company

Raffle

No raffle this month, but we will need volunteers to bring raffle items for the February 2024 meeting.