Algonquin West ATV Club

Meeting Minutes

Monday, July 14th, 2025 @ 7:00pm

Emsdale Community Centre

Attendance:  Kevin Ryan, Amanda Traves, Richard Zdriluk, Susan Fetterley, Brenda Cameron, Brent Stapleton, Kyle Ryan

Regrets:  Bob Harrison, Fraser Bull, Garry Fraser, Terry English, Bill Bird

1. Welcome:  Brent opened meeting at 7:07am

2. Approval of Agenda:  Agenda approved by Bill Bird and Bob Harrison

3. Approval Previous Minutes:  Fraser Bull need to be added to Attendance.  Approved with Change by Kevin and Seconded by Brenda. All in Favor

4. Approval AGM Minutes

5. Business arising from Previous Minutes: Mark Reynolds is going out to Moose Valley  on 26th, . He has been out and graded trail 36 to First Camp. St

6. Membership:  Individual 213, Family 69

7. Financials:  Not Available.

8. The Laptop is needing an upgrade. The laptop will not accept Windows 11 in September. Motion made to purchase new laptop with a $2000 limit by Amanda and Seconded by Kevin. Kevin and Amanda will purchase, Susan to forward information as to what is needed.  Amanda to purchase Annual Microsoft Subscription for $120/year. Motioned by Kyle Ryan and seconded by Susan. All in favor.

9. Trails:  

  • Trail 30 Beaver Dam. MNR will not help with ATV Trails.
  • Trail 36 – Two washouts from heavy rain. Both by Long Lake. Chris Boothby to go in for 2 days to repair trail. Approx cost $5000. Motioned by Susan and Seconded by Kevin. All in favor.
  • Trail 42 – Brent was advised of washouts on trail 42. Need to go in and access.
  • Richard has given a chainsaw case to Fraser.
  • Garry Fraser to purchase a 16” Bar and Chain and second Chainsaw case if needed at Muskoka Rent All
  • Need to check into First Aid Training and Chainsaw Training if needed.

10. Monthly Club Rides:  Garry has asked for additional help for Saturday’s Ride.  Richard and Garry are doing ride. No additional help is available. Advised to take a chainsaw on ride.

11. ATV Raffle Ticket Sales:

  • Legion Car Show: Saturday, July 26th – 10am – 3:00pm – Brenda and Garry
  • Kearney Regatta: August 2nd and 3rd  8am – 12pm and 12pm – 4pm
    Brent to make up a schedule for volunteers.

11. Other Business: Fall Rally – Brent has talked to Wendy about Breakfast and Dinner for 200 people. Pricing $85 1+ HST Members and $95 + HST Non Members. Registration to open September 2nd. All Communication for Rally will be by Email.

NO MEETING IN AUGUST!!

12.  Adjournment:  Brent adjourned meeting at 8:04pm. All in Favor.