January 2015  Alliance Minutes

The Jan 27, 2015 meeting was called to order by President Jim Kumbier at 7:35 PM at Oshkosh Lanes.   The Dec 2014 minutes were read and accepted.

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

Checking                                            $    6,566.45
Savings Account                               $    7,345.96
Certificate CD                                   $  10,756.82
Passbook Savings                            $          25.15
Total                                                 $   24,694.38
 
Directors Report
Mike Giese reported on the January 2015 Directors meeting that was held In Wausau.  The latest information regarding the new snowmobile registration is that you will be required to show your two registration stickers on the side of your sled in addition to your annual 3”x3” trail pass sticker that will go on your windshield above your headlight.  

Clubs will be required to have a minimum of 10 members to be eligible for discounted trail passes from the AWSC.  The AWSC has commended the DNR for their cooperation and willingness to work together on the development of the new trail pass system. 

Mike reminded clubs to get with their local fire departments and emergency responders to educate them on our county trail map.  Mike also sent a copy to the Winnebago Comm Center to assist in their efforts. 

Trail and Grooming Report
In the event that we get enough snow to open, clubs are reminded to be mindful of all the water hazards that may need special marking due to all the freezing and thawing we have encountered this season. 

Old Business
Web Site:  The annual hosting fee of $150 was paid in December.  The WCSA website does still need to have a few updates applied.  More to come. 

Jim Kumbier had some Zone 4 and Zone 5 signs available and was asking clubs if they had all the signs that they needed.  Jim also reminded clubs that they should still send in monthly bills to the County to keep all the paperwork up to date.  Maps and Map boxes are still available for any clubs who need supplies. 

County Director and Representative
Diane Schroeder made a motion to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot to re-elect Mike Giese as the Director and Mike Thoma as the Representative for Winnebago County.  Mike Warzula seconded and all approved.

New Business
The Winnebago Parks department will be cutting checks for 2014 marking and discing on January 29^th and mailing them out to the clubs.  Please cash your check once it is received. 

The AWSC annual convention will be held in Fontana, WI.  There may still be some rooms available if you are interested in attending. 

8:13 PM, motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded – unanimously approved. 

The next meeting will be held on Feb 24^th at 7:30 PM at the Oshkosh Lanes. 

Clubs Attending:  Sno-Scats, Wolff’s Pack, Wolfrunners, Omro Driftbusters, Sno-Pioneers, Drifters,  Cruising Paths,  Drifters, Berlin River Riders,