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Favorite Trip Program,
Jan. 17, Tues, 5 pm, Williams
Nature Center (Highway 68 on east border of Minneopa), potluck, members take 5-10 minutes to describe their
best trip in 2011, potluck first, trails if there is snow. Laptop and screen for pictures will be available.
2012 DUES ARE DUE
MAIL YOUR CHECK FOR $15
PER HOUSEHOLD TO JON PROVOST, 339 McKINLEY,
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Business Meeting,
The
meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by President Dean Peterson.
Present:
Dean Peterson, Brad Nawrocki, Jon Provost, Brand Frentz, Mark Bosacker, Peggy
Kreber, Warren Wagner, Alice Lakonnen, Michael Sponberg, Charles Draper, Angie
Delory, and Steve Deiteman
Announcements: Gustavus Dakota War Lecture series, six talks
by white and Dakota experts, January 4, 5, 10, 17, 24, and 26, in Gustavus
Arboretum meeting hall at 4-5:30 pm.
Available by streaming at www.gac.edu.
Mark
brought “20 years” of HUT! Magazines plus CDs of the MPOC-related material from
HUT! to give away.
Angie
brought word of thanks from the Alvis More family for Mark’s letter of
condolence and praise for the late commissioner.
Peggy
got a free copy of the “River Revival” DVD and contributes it to the club. It could be a program.
Minutes: Since there was no business meeting in December the
president says there are no minutes to approve.
Treasurer : The club has $1,632.90. Jon
has received four membership renewals and more are coming in. The club’s bank, TCF, has added a $1.95/month
service charge and Jon thinks it is an outrage and we should change banks. Everyone agreed, motion is passed that Jon
should determine a new bank, check it with Dean, and then move. One outstanding bill, $21.81 to Tom for
November refreshments.
Past Events: Christmas Party: 30-35 people, well-run, “excellent.”
Water Quality Meeting: Jon, Dean, and Mark attended. John said it was useful, Dean was frustrated
by stubborn, self-centered farmers, and Mark felt that to get more wetlands
everybody has to work together. Steve
comments that his farmer neighbor has a big powerboat he likes to take to
New Year’s Bonfire: 15-25 people, good fire (thanks to Michael and Bob
Patterson for really dry wood) and tasty chili (thanks to Cita), no snow so
hiking was popular, cold but Seven Mile is protected from wind.
Future Events: Favorite Trip Program, members take 5-10
minutes to describe their best trip in 2011, potluck first, trails if there is
snow. Laptop and screen for pictures will
be available. Dean will pick up key at
County Parks before 4:30.
Coming programs:
Potential program: Brand brings info on the Aldo Leopold film biography
“Green Fire,” for a possible program. It
would mean two programs in one month, but still it is worth investigating.
Projector: Brad, Mark, and Jon attended Mankato Area Environmentalists meeting to
ask them for another projector, were turned down because we “don’t use it enough.” But they put Brad on their governing board!
Dues: Only a few renewals at this point. Brand thinks it is time for a letter, but
cooler heads say wait a few weeks.
Agreed, but a dues notice will go with the minutes.
Possible Northern Trip: Dean is wondering if a group could be found to go
to Bearskin Lodge on the Gunflint Trail for a few days. Several show interest, he will check out
prices, details. Call Dean, 345-8701.
Election of officers: Treasurer
Jon Provost wants to keep the job at least another year. He points out that membership renewal time is
very busy and complicated, not a good time to change personnel. The MPOC will not change personnel --- the 2011
officers will continue in office. But
both Dean and Brand declare it will be their last year. How many will that be? Five for Dean, 12 for
Brand. But looking around the room,
there were the real veterans, members from the beginning in 1993 --- Mark,
Peggy, Warren.
The meeting was adjourned
at 7:58.
Respectfully submitted,
Brand Frentz, Secretary
P.S. Dues are due, $15 a household. If you have not paid yet, please mail to Jon
Provost, 339 McKinley ,
Calendar:
Jan.
4, Wed, 4 pm First lecture of
Gustavus 1862 Dakota War series, more info, see Announcements below
Jan.
17, Tues, 5 pm Favorite trip night,
Feb.
7, Tues, 7 pm Business meeting
at the church
Feb
21, Tues, 7 pm Program
meeting, at the church, member Lloyd Brandon – Canoe Adventure