Hi club members,

It is that time again,our club meeting is this coming Saturday at 10am at the Ironton Legion 232 4th Street. With this nice weather we may have an early spring. Last month we had our club appreciation lunch, we had a good turnout and the tacos were good. I will not be able to be at this meeting I have another commitment. Andrew will there to run the meeting.

We approved a small bylaw change. There needs to be at least the club president or vice president and one board member present to constitute a quorum at our club meetings. We got some good rides and some trail work days planned for the year.

ATVAM’s Vision meeting is March 20-22 at Treasure Island Casio in Red Wing MN. The cost is $25.00 for the Saturday lunch and Sunday morning pastries You can register on line ATVAM Vision Conference I will be attending. If there is anyone else that would like to attend our club will cover your lunch.

The North Metro ATV club has taken over managing the Pine Center trails and they are adding more trails. The comment period is now open, please send your support for this to Crow Wing county. I have also posted information on our clubs Facebook page you can see all the information and map.
Pine Center Trails

ATVAM’s is kicking off the riding season on May 15th & 16th at McQuoids Inn Isle MN The committee has a fun weekend planned. Starting on Friday evening at 6pm there will be fishing launch on Mille Lacs Lake $30.00 per person includes fishing rods, bait, life jackets, and food on the boat. You can bring our own fishing rods if you like.

Saturday morning the Isle Fire Department is hosting a sausage & pancake breakfast with coffee & juice. Guided rides will leave the parking lot at 10am. Dinner will start at 5pm for a roasted pig & turkey dinner with side dishes beverage & cake. $15.00 for adults kids 10 years of age and under are free. Door prize drawing at 6pm

Upcoming dates to keep open
• April 25th & 26 possible trail clean up weather permitting
• Region three all club meeting April 18th at the Legion 8:30-12:30
• Because of Brandon charity ride July 25th

Agenda;
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Approve February meeting minutes
• Treasures report – Barb
• ATVAM’s ride & roast donation – Andrew
• Sand Creek bridge – Russ
• Safe trail route into town – Russ.
• Camp Ripley Veterans State trail – Larry & Russ
• Anything else

Adjourn

I will see everyone next month.

Thank you,

Ken Irish

April 18th
Region 3 Meeting – 9am – 1 pm at Legion Ironton MN

April 25th
First trail clean-up / trail work day

May 9th
Second scheduled trail clean / work day. Possible ride day if clean up is not needed location decided then (all after meeting)

May 15th – 16th
ATVAM Ride and Roast at Isle McQuoid’s Inn

June 13th
Spider Lake to Hackensack

June 27th
Safety Training – 9 am, Ironton, MN

July 4th
Crosby Ironton Parade

July 11th
Cuyuna Iron Range Riders Club Picnic Miller Black Bear at Cabin

July 25th
Ride for Brandon – Mississippi Northwoods Trail

August 4th – 8th
Crow Wing County Fair

August 8th
Emily Outing Moose River Trail Ride

August 29th
Explore Minnesota Ride with Over the Hills Gang UPM – Blandin Trail

September 12th
Fond du Lac State Forest Trail Ride – Russ’s home area

September 18th-19th
ATVAM Fall Ride and Rally – Ely, MN Area

October 10th
Lawler Loops Trail to Solana Loop Trails

October 24th
Trail Clean up?

Hi Everyone,

Our club meeting is this coming Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, 10 a.m. at the Ironton Legion 232 4th Street.  We are going to have our club appreciation lunch everyone is welcome.  Our club is buying lunch.  Invite your 4 wheeling friends.  The legion has a taco special on Saturdays or you can order from the menu.

A big thank you, to everyone that volunteered to help with the Jaycee’s fishing contest.

Let’s make club plans for the New Year.

Turkey Time ATV trail
Would you please send your support for this new trail proposal in Carlton/St. Louis County?  This will add 15.6 more miles of ATV trails to the existing trail riding in the Fond du Lac State Forest.  Our club rode in the Fond du Lac forest three ago years, it is a nice scenic area.
This is Russel’s home town area, he know the trails very well.
The comment period ends February 11th
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/input/mgmtplans/ohv/plans/turkey-time-atv-ohm-trail-st-louis-county.html

Agenda:
• Approve December’s board meeting minutes.
• Treasure report – Barb
• Bylaw change, our club is making a change to the bylaws article Vll section 5. This will better protect the club. New language added.
Article Vll, General Membership Meetings Section 5.
The active member’s and the president and or vice president plus one elected officer shall be present at any duly called meeting shall constitute a quorum.  Any formal action taken at any meeting of the membership shall require a majority vote. 
• Club brochure – Andrew
• Emily to Blind Lake trail update – Ken
• Club ride & trail work schedule
• Governor Walz’s bonding package – Ken
• ATVAM’s vision conference Treasure Island Casino March 21-22 You can register on line at  http://www.atvam.org/2020_Vision_Conference/VisionConference.html
• Region 3 meeting April 18th at the Legion 9am -1pm
• OHV egress to Clint Converse & Greer Lake
• Save the date for ATVAM Ride & Roast
    ATVAM’s ride & roast is May 15 & 16th at McQuoid’s Inn Isle MN
ATVAM is kicking off the riding season with a fishing launch on May 15th from 6 pm          -10pm it includes a guided launch on Mille Lac Lake with fishing rods, bait, life jackets    and food on the boat. You can bring you own fishing rods if you like. $30.00 per adult.
Saturday morning the Isle Fire department is hosting a sausage and pancake breakfast    with coffee & juice.
Guided rides will leave the parking lot at 10am
Dinner will start at 5pm for roasted pig & turkey with side dishes includes beverage &      cake $15.00 for adults, kids 10 years of age and under are free. Door prize drawing at        6pm.
You can register on line,
http://www.atvam.org/MN_ATV_Ride_Roast_2020.html

See you Saturday
Ken Irish
Club president

Gents,

Thank you to you and your club members for helping again this year with the Jaycee’s Fishing Extravaganza!!  I was told by Andrew that they thought we did an “Outstanding” job again this year and that they couldn’t do the contest without our ongoing help. Please pass on the message to all those that helped and let the other club members know how much the JayCees appreciate our help with this event.

My list for next year’s needs say we need new Security Badges for the ATV’s and we need to send a plowing map to Andrew for next year. Anything else?

Thanks!!

Darrel Palmer

The Jaycee Ice fishing contest is coming up in January 25th. Darrel Palmer from the Central Lakes ATV club is looking for some volunteers to help with this event, both clubs provide perimeter security on the ice for the fishing contest. Bring your ATV and spend the day on the lake with us, we will be meeting about 6 a.m. that morning, the actual contest is from noon to 3 p.m.

Russ is our contact and chairperson. Please contact him with any questions and if you are able to help out. russell.hettola@tdstelecom.com
Our club will receive $100.00 for each person that volunteers.

Jaceess Ice Fishing contest

The first club meeting for 2020 has been changed from Jan. 11, 2020 to February 8, 2020 – 10 a.m. at the Ironton Legion 232 4th street.

The January meeting was changed because of the ATVAM Legislative Summit meeting, which is also on January 11th. Club meetings are usually the second Saturday of the month. Monthly club rides will start in May.

Our club will be providing security for the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza – January 25, 2020. We need your help, watch your email inbox to see how you can participate.