December 2013 Alliance Minutes

The Dec 17, 2013 meeting was called to order by President Jim Kumbier at 7:34 PM at Oshkosh Lanes.   The November minutes were read and accepted. 

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer’s report was read and accepted with the following balances.

The WCSA received a bill for $150 from Nightlight Consulting for the annual website hosting and name fees. 

Checking                                              $    3,880.92

Savings Account                               $      7,336.79

Certificate CD                                    $   10,736.73

Passbook Savings                             $           25.15

Total                                                     $ 21,979.57

 

Directors Report

Mike Giese reported on the status of the Cap/Step bill in Madison.  To date, Mike has traveled down to testify on two separate occasions.  His first visit was to meet with the Tourism committee and his second visit was to testify in front of the Senate.  Mike has also met with state representative, Dean Kaufert, to discuss the merits of the bill in person to try to solicit his support. 

Mike also reported that the AWSC’s annual expenses equal around $16.40 per member.  The AWSC collects $10  from each of these members on an annual basis and supplements their expenses through fundraising activities. 

Trail and Grooming Report

Late tillage and early frost could cause some rough trails for groomers.  At this point clubs should have the bulk of their trail prepped and marked for the snow season. 

Old Business

The Poyganaires will be grooming sections of the Winneconne Wolfrunners and the Omro Drift busters trail this season. 

Web Site:  There are currently 21 people signed up on the website to receive updates on trail conditions and meeting invitations. 

Clubs are reminded to turn in their disking bills on non-grooming forms.  Clubs are also reminded to turn in all marking bills as Kim at the Parks Department has been authorized to pay up to $30 per mile for this billing.  This would be payable immediately pending receipt by the Parks Dept.  If there is still money left over, after the winter, clubs could still be reimbursed beyond the $30/mile limit. 

All clubs should be including the Winnebago Parks Department as one of their covered insurers.  The Parks department also needs to receive a copy of each club’s insurance certificate. 

New Business

Debbie Beyer from the Poyganaires asked for a copy of each club’s mileage for reimbursement. 

Here is the mileage per Jim’s last report. 

Club                                                       Miles                     Total Marking/Brushing Payout  ($30/mile)

Poyganaires                                          7.0                                                       $  210

Omro Driftbusters                              9.1                                                        $  273

Berlin River Runners                         9.6                                                       $  288

Winnebago Sno-Pioneers                10.2                                                      $  306

Eureka Beltbusters                            11.5                                                      $  345

Winneconne Wolfrunners               11.5                                                       $  345

Neenah Wolff’s Pack                        11.8                                                       $  354

Neenah Drifters                                13.6                                                       $  408

Waukau Driftskippers                     13.8                                                       $  414

Sno-Scats                                           17.4                                                        $  522

Total                                                      115.5                                                  $3,465    

Map Committee

It was noted that there was an error in last month’s minutes and that the current price for a single renewal ad with changes was $50 and the proposed new charge was $75.  The map committee was also asked to verify the actual cost of printing a colored ad instead of a black and white ad before settling on the $35 adder for a color advertisement. 

After some discussion regarding Mike Thoma’s proposed map ad pricing, Eric Kolb made a motion to authorize the map ad committee to make the final pricing decisions with a special note that the Alliance recommended a simple pricing scheme of $75 for a single ad and $125 for a double ad.  Motion was seconded and approved. 

Election of AWSC Director and Representative

Both Mike Giese and Mike Thoma are willing to run for re-election for these positions.  Jason Ollanketo nominated them for re-election.  Nominations will remain open until next month’s meeting when the election will be held. 

Jim Kumbier noted that there was one snowmobile death in Dodge County and that everyone needs to be careful while out riding. 

8:19 PM, motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded – unanimously approved. 

Clubs Attending:  Sno-Scats, Wolff’s Pack, Wolfrunners, Omro Driftbusters, Sno-Pioneers, Drifters, Waukau Drift Skippers

Respectfully submitted,

Jason Ollanketo