February News Letter

1. There were additional discussions about the Christmas party. Everyone thanked Patti K. for making virtually all of the arrangements. The food was good and positive comments were made about the slide show that Bobbie S. put together.

2. If you have pictures from club trail rides or events, please forward them to Bobbie S. at star@chippewavalleyatvers.4t.com . You can also bring them to the next meeting. Bobbie also mentioned that the club has a presence on Facebook where additional photos can be viewed. Check the website for a link.

3.  The members in attendance voted to allow Bobbie to purchase an external hard drive for club use to archive club pictures for a longer time period than is currently possible. 

4. Club merchandise, including the new license plate and sticker are available for sale. We need to look into getting some more club flags to be used at Country Fest and for anyone who doesn't have one yet. Does anyone wish to purchase an embroidered jacket or sweatshirt? I have one inquiry but the vendor requires orders in groups of four(4). We would need to come up with a smaller logo if we were to get children's sizes. More investigation to follow.

5. Paul K. reported that there may be additional ATV routes opening up soon depending upon a County Board Supervisors vote in February. If the measure passes, county clubs will have to pay for the signs and the installation of those signs. We should find out soon what the final outcome is and what we may be asked to contribute to the cause.

6. Further comments were made about the ride on January 16^th at Wild Rock Campground. It sounds like those in attendance had a great time and the food was wonderful as well.

7.  Last minute details were discussed pertaining to the February 20^th annual Peterson/Stubbe family sledding, snowmobiling and ATV ridding party on the Peterson and Stubbe properties. The weather looks to be great and it should be a fun time as always.

8. A couple of riding opportunities for February and March were discussed: A Sweethearts ride from Osseo to Mondovi and back; A 10:00am Presidents Day ride down at Rock Dam which would depart from the County GG parking lot: the S.W.O.R.D.S. poker run in Solon Springs on February 27^th and on March 20^th; either a ride on the Wild River trail leaving from Rice Lake OR a tour of Polaris’s manufacturing facility in Osceola. Dates and times for March rides will be firmed up at the next few meetings

9. Stephanie brought up a possible date for the next Scavenger hunt at Don Schmit's place. It will be Saturday, May 15^th. We should think about a day prior to that for cleanup at Don's.