March 2024 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

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Date: March 4th, 2024

The SORBA Woodstock Board of Directors met on March 4th, 2024, covering a wide range of topics to enhance our trails and support our biking community. Here’s a snapshot of the key discussions and decisions from the meeting.

1. Financial Update

  • Treasury Report: Received $2,973 in donations. Tax preparation status remains TBD.

2. Membership

  • Online Membership Database: Membership count is now at 395.

3. Blankets Creek Projects

  • Updates on several ongoing projects, including VMT Rework, Dwelling Erosion Repair, and the addition of trail features like "trail candy" near Gingershred Gap.

  • New initiatives such as carpeting parking lot jumps and surrounding them with a split rail fence, funded by unanimous board approval with a project budget of $1,500 - $2,000.

4. Rope Mill Projects

  • Focus on repairs and enhancements, including the New Explorer Connector entrance, widening trails, updating signage, and bridge repairs.

  • Discussion on new projects like the Avalanche Rootball fill in/ride around.

5. Bike Patrol Updates

  • AED and CCFD Training updates.

6. Miscellaneous

  • Ongoing partnerships and projects with Yamaha, Boy Scouts, and the GCA Liaison position now officially filled by Jeff Stewart.

  • Sponsorship strategies for 2024, including website display of sponsors.

  • Assistance to Jamye Snyder with trail assessment at Dupree Park, emphasizing education over direct maintenance responsibility.

  • Exploration of potential tools for enhancing donation processes, like Every.org.

Meeting Miscellaneous

  • Practical matters such as parking lot painting, a Lydar map for Rope Mill, and installing lights for parking lot jumps were discussed.

  • The board decided to remove the Home Depot permit box at the new jump area.

7. 2024 Tentative Calendar

  • A full lineup of events, including the Benefit Run for Brandon English, Dirty 30 Blankets Creek, and Pedalpalooza, highlights a busy and engaging year ahead for the SORBA Woodstock community.

The March BOD meeting was productive, setting the stage for upcoming projects and events aimed at enriching our trails and community engagement. Stay tuned for more updates and how you can get involved in making 2024 a landmark year for SORBA Woodstock.