July 2021 – Club Meeting Minutes

General Membership Meeting Minutes

by Brenda Robinson

July 8, 2021

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” – Jeff Palmer        “Prank Me” – Micke Barnes       “I’m Broke” – Looking for a home

Call to Order: Patti Evans – president@idaho4x4.com

Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Patti Evans, President – Location Idaho Pizza Company

Sergeant at Arms: Maintains order in the room.  There is a $1 charge for unnecessary disruptions.      Roll Call: Current member count is 67 units. 14 Member Units present and 12 Guests.  Prospective members up for vote are: 

Current Financial Status: Christian Dahlstrom

General Fund: $8,047.97

Jo Aldape Land Use Fund: $0

Raffle Fund: $4,777.30                Rocket $6,040.64

Grand Total $18,865.91

Previous Events and old Business:

• State Association Ride and Rally hosted by HDOR – 9 members attended- goal for club is to get more in attendance for next year- we need to add it to future events so we can get it on calendars.
• July 4th Campout – 35 people, 25 members, 10 guests, 10 dogs and 1 cat camped at Bulltrout Creek Road next to a beautiful lake with fresh stocked trout and Bald Eagles flying over camp and wading in the lake.  We ran Josephus Lake, Basin Butte, Hindman and Red Mountain, Lake, Boulder City, 4th of July Creek, Railroad Ridge and trip to Bayhorse.  
• Birch Creek lead by Felicity & Patrick Arnold- June 19th.  # in attendance – 13 vehicles 20 people

Land Use: Christian Dahlström                                                            State Association: Nathan White

Land Use -Christian was not at meeting- No Land update but special guests Sandra Mitchell and Jim Combs attended

State Association – No one was able to attend.

Web Master: Micke Barnes 

Sunshine: Ginny Simms Birthdays: Kathryn Aldape (12th), Mark Gamas (14th), Mark Hartnoll (28th) News: June 17th:  club sent a get well gift to Brandi Allison after her foot surgery. July 3rd:  club had plant delivered to Sherry Coble to let her know we are thinking of her after her emergency Gallbladder Surgery. July 6th:  club sent Cathy Greenwell Eye Elephant to help her heal after having her 2nd eye surgery. Late Delivery of Mark Smith’s Golden Hwy Litter Award.  

Monthly Mods:  Roger Nelson – The Start of a New Build     – Roger traded in Bones but kept tires and wheels and added to new jeep. Skid plates are coming.                                                                             

Active & New Business:

• In June we decided to give Idaho Recreation Council a donation based off the Legal Fund and the success of Rocket Run.  Sandra Mitchell is once again with us tonight to accept the donation and update us on any new land issues and how this money will be used.
• Sandra Mitchell and Jim Combs were very excited to receive the check.  The next IRC meeting is Nov 13th in the Boise Area.  – will add to list of events.

• Klint and Lisa Breeding have notified the board in writing that they will no longer be Vice President and Secretary.  We will be electing Vice President and Secretary. Nominated for VP is Micke Barnes.  Nominated for Secretary is Brenda Robinson and Diana Magstadt.
• Dogs on trails and campouts – incident at the campout – Let this be a wake up call for all of us who bring dogs.  Be the responsible dog owner.  Use a leash and keep control of your dogs. Be respectful of others who may not like dogs. Noticed behaviors: jumping up on people, slobbering on people, barking at people aggressively, antagonizing other dogs…. Dog behavior is becoming an issue and council will be discussing this further.  No one wants to see dogs restricted from participating on trails and campouts.     
• IOR4x4 Swag – New items will be coming out and a fresh logo with more details.  This will be presented to the club for an approval vote – hopefully in August.

• Idaho Pizza Cards were give out – One to Rob Robinson for helping fix tire on July 4th run, One to Jen Freeman for showing Jeep picture on lock screen, One to Matt Aldape for showing jeep key chain— Jimmy John coupons handed out by Glen 

• Sept – Labor Day run – Challis or Landmark- Not a lot of interest for Challis. 

• Nov 13 – add IRC meeting to the schedule. location in Boise

• Dec – Christmas tree run – Elk farm hayride, Ginny is going to check in on this.

The Crew: Richard Scott – Only to go out when LEO contacts us as a club – otherwise on their own.

Richard was not in attendance – no rescues reported. Pattie talked about the level of wheeling and practice with recovery that takes place with the group that Wheels with Richard.

Education: Dan Sullivan – Being Prepared for the Trail and Responsibilities of the Trail Leader

Reviewed website list of required items to carry- discussion on items that may need to be reviewed and have the check list updated. 

Trips and Trails:

Upcoming Events Ginny Simms, Glenn Morgan & Patti Evans:

• Labor Day Campout talks with Challis Hot Springs $35 a night for dry camping, dogs on leash at all times, pet fee $5 per dog per day, access to hot springs, potable water, dump station. Not a lot of response for Challis
• Christmas Party Planning Underway with Riverside Hotel for December 11.
• Christmas Tree Run/Elk Farm Hayride and Parade being researched.

New Member Vote:  no new members up for a vote this month

Raffle:

Next Meetings: Council: Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Legends Pub & Grill: Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 7pm – Idaho Pizza Company

*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 locate/secure 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.

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