Bakersfield Trailblazer Minutes 8/5/2020

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Bakersfield Trailblazer Minutes 8/5/2020

Postby Big Jon » Tue Aug 25, 2020 6:22 pm

BAKERSFIELD TRAILBLAZERS
MINUTES By Margie Aichele


DATE: 8/05/2020
PLACE: ON LINE ZOOM MEETING
Meeting was called to order @ 7:01pm
by President Jeremy Rowell.

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS:
There were no guests present.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS MEETING:
Approval of minutes of previous meeting was tabled until the next meeting.

MEMBERSHIP-DAVE HESS:
Nine people have not paid dues.

CA4WD DISTRICT MEETING-ROB SCHLEGEL:
Mike McGarity, as always, did a good job. Cody Anderson, Fresno 4WDC, was voted in as new Membership Chairman, replacing Ryan Clark who stepped down. High Sierra Run is a go, but no dinner will be served. New Club, Dirt Boogers, voted in. Lack of events is a real burden for CA4WDC. Central District has issued a $500.00 challenge to all clubs to help out with the shortage of events. Trailblazers will discuss the challenge after our Calico Event.
Governor Gavin Newsome appointed New Deputy Director to the CAOHV program. Her name is Sarah Miggins. SxS are still unable to be insured under CA4WDc insurance at registered events. Coastal Commission loses legal battle to Friends of Oceano Dunes. Coastal Commission ordered to pay $252,726 for attorney’s fees and costs.

Discussion followed regarding SxS issues: There were many suggestions, but all agreed that
Education is the key. Jeremy to research Green Sticker fund availability for education. Suggested we contact Mike Margarity, Central District to help educate users.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
High Sierra Poker Run 9/4-7-2020 . We are leading newbie run on Bald Mountain. No dinner, raffle ticket will be drawn and posted, not done as a group. Masks required at reservation table. Fire restrictions are in place. Must register for committee shirts. Jeremy mentioned we will see how the changes made for High Sierra can be used for our event.

All signs point to a go for our Calico event. All other events at Calico have been cancelled.

Panamint Valley Days keep on the Calendar: 11/11-13/2020

TRIP REPORTS:
Trips were made to Coyote Lake, Swamp Lake, Bald Mountain, & Ershim. A good time was had by all.

NEW BUSINESS:
Nothing to discuss at this time.

OLD BUSINESS:
Reminder when planning future runs, contact Jeremy to sign out the Emergency Kit.

There being no further business, meeting was adjourned @ 8:11pm wih a motion by Jon Aichele.

Respectfully submitted,
Marge Aichele, Secretary

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