Algonquin West ATV Club
December Meeting Minutes
Monday, December 16th, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Emsdale Community Centre
Attendance: Bob Harrison, Brent Stapleton, Kevin Ryan, Amanda Traves, Susan Fetterley, Terry English, Fraser Bull, Richard Zdriluk
Regrets: Bill Bird, Kyle Ryan, Garry Fraser
1. Welcome: Brent opened Meeting at 8:07pm
2. Lake of Bays ATV Club is offering Winter Trails for ATVs with Tracks. Need a post on website to inform members that Tracks are required this year for Winters Trails. Kevin Ryan motioned to donate $500 to Lake of Bays towards winter trails, once confirmed that AWATV Club members are welcome to use. Seconded by Fraser Bull. All in favour.
3. Kearney Dog Sled Committee has reached out for Sponsorship and assistance with the dog teams the weekend of the races, Feb 8th and 9th. Fraser Bull motioned to Sponsor the 8 Dog team for the total of $2000. Seconded by Bob Harrison. All in Favour.
- – At the January meeting we will address the need for ATVs and operators for the weekend of February 8.
4. Brent Stapleton Motioned to Donate $5000 to Burk’s Falls Food Bank, $5000 to Sundridge Food Bank, as well as $5000 to the Kearney Lions. Seconded by Bob Harrison. All in favour.
5. Bob Harrison motioned to Donate $10,000 to the Kearney Legion. 2nd by Brent Stapleton. All in Favour.
6. Kevin Ryan Motioned to donate $5000 to Highland Rovers Snowmobile Club and $5000 to Almaguin District Snowmobile Club. Money to be used towards Shared trails with the AWATV Club. 2nd by Fraser Bull. All In Favour.
7. Brent Stapleton motioned to Donate to the Kearney Fire Department $5000 to be used for Special Purchases at the discretion of the Fire Chief. 2nd by Bob Harrison. All in Favour.
8. Susan Has reserved the meeting room at the Emsdale Community Centre for 2025. The invoice is $60 per month for a total of $720. Bob Harrison motioned to pay the invoice. Seconded by Amanda Traves. All in Favour.
9. Fraser has the Ranger and will arrange to have Decals put on the new Ranger and a Windshield before April.
10. Adjournment: Kevin Ryan motioned to Adjourn at 8:55pm. Seconded by Susan Fetterley. All in favour.