The September 27, 2022 meeting was called to order by President Mark Bombinski at 7:48 PM at Tanner’s Tap and Grill. The August minutes were read by Paul Villwock. A motion was made to approve the meeting minutes. Motion passed.

Clubs in attendance were:

Drifters
Omro Driftbusters
Poyganaire’s
Sno-Scats
Springbrook                                                                                                      
Wolff’s Pack
Winnebago Sno-Pioneers

Treasurer’s Report
The Treasurer’s report was read by Treasurer Lisa Breu and accepted as read with the following ending balances. (Note: The recent CD is in a 1 yr. term. hoping for a better longer-term rate.)

Please come to an Alliance meeting to see a copy of the Treasurer’s report.

Director’s Report
 AWSC Fall Convention will be Oct 21-23 in Rothchild. Expanded to include the Best Western for more rooms.
 AWSC wants to increase law enforcement budget from $400,000 to $800,00 for more officers and fully pay current officers as their time is being prorated. Some municipalities fund thru ticket revenue.
 1.2 million sleds sold in US.
 Blue Mound – Two lawsuits have been brought against DNR employees
 Website updates should be ready.
 Watch Legislators – election year turn over
 SNARS – County deadline is May 15th. Route must be integral to trail to be funded at 50% non-grooming.
 Looking into coating the snowmobile crossing in Winneconne via a grant. Need coating pricing.
 Matie Rohel – local person, Young Snowmobiler of the Year

Trail and Grooming Report
 Winneconne Trail Pickup of mats and signs – we will continue to organize town signing, no meeting.
Old business
 Maps – One Map Board to pick up. The QR Code still needs to be generated.
 Fair Bartending – Good turnout, made $627 ($655 in tips)
 Club dues of $40 are due in October per the updated By-Laws

 Special Election for Treasurer – Lisa nominated Jason Ollanketo. Paul V motioned for a unanimous vote and Paul K seconded.

 Fair display – Good turnout at the fair this year so there was plenty of traffic past the booth.

New business
 Winneconne Club – disbanded after 50 yrs. And merged with the Wolf’s Pack. The Wolf’s Pack gets the 6 miles to the east of town and the Poyganaire’s gets the trails to the west of town which is what the respective clubs already groom. Clubs will need to meet the landowners. Respective club meetings are the second Tues. and second Wednesday.

 Groomer rates are up $8-9, groomers up $10 corresponding to the increase DOT rates. So DOT rates for rolling is $92.05 and $8 labor. (Panning also helps build a base.)
 Avalanche Training Oct. 19th 6pm at Ecklund (325 N Mall Dr.)
 Drifter’s are having a DNR Snowmobile Safety Class Dec. 7th and 10th
 Wolf’s Pack is having a DNR Snowmobile Safety Class in Nov., date TBD
 Solar Farm will follow powerlines from Clareville to Eldorado into Fond du Lac
Raffles
 Springbrook – Will be raffling off a snowmobile again.

Adjourn
 A motion to adjourn was made by Marcie and seconded by Mike G. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Next meeting is October 25th at Tanners Tap at 7:30 pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Paul Villwock
WCSA Secretary