Meeting Minutes – March 11, 2025

Opening

The regular meeting of the Shrewsbury Sno-Birds was called to order at 7:05PM on March 11, 2025 at Southside Steakhouse in Rutland by Mike Stewart

Present

Mike Stewart, President; Mike Gabriele, Treasurer; Roy Arthur, Vice President/Trailmaster; David Fucci, Scott Ryan, Bill Lohsen, Directors; Ray Messer, Dennis Hallion, JR Bove, Members; Eric Bearor, Central Vermont Motorcycles; Michele Taube, Secretary; Chip Taube, Guest

Approval of Agenda

• Secretary Report accepted & approved
• Treasurer’s Report accepted & approved

Trail/Groomer Report

• 722 miles groomed
• Used 454 gals fuel
• 122 grooming hours
• Ethan agreed too many waterbars in couple of spots
• State cut down 2 trees

Old Business

• Snowmobile Festival needs change – online pre-registration shouldn’t be required
• Doing better on TMA’s with snow
• Mike G suggests switching banks
• Bridge permit all set

New Business

• Need Fundraiser/Raffle ideas
  • Cookout at Stone Shelter Mt. Holly Club & Sno-Birds
• Stuck vehicles on trails
• Grooming log sheets sent in weekly
• Zoom meeting wit VAST President
  • Law enforcement non-existent
  • Lack of volunteers
  • Groomer insurance for passengers

Adjournment

Meeting was adjourned at 8:45PM by Mike Stewart. The next general meeting will be at 7PM on April 8 at Southside Steakhouse in Rutland.