The regular monthly meeting of the Club was held on September 30^th with 22 members present. Dennis called the meeting to order with the pledge to our flag following. Last month’s minutes were approved with a motion by George and second by Sonny. Motion passed. A financial report was given by Kevin. Members have been urged to consider where to send our charitable donation of 10% of the grooming money. Motion by Le and second by Naomi to approve treasurer’s report. Motion passed.

Dennis thanked the Club for the gift of the rain suit. The nominating committee will meet to get names for the offices of VP and Treasurer to be presented at the October meeting. These two will be elected at the November meeting and will take office in January.

Doug gave a report stating the Forest Service wants to develop an economic plan for trails in Colorado. Our club may assist in helping with this project.

George reported on placement of trail markers and poles on Pool Table Mountain. The truck needs the shift linkage and clutch checked on it. The maintenance on the Sno Cat is progressing well and should be complete in time for the snow season. Our appreciation is extended to David Shelton for saving the club a lot of money by modifying cleats for the groomer. All of the old ones have been replaced with the reinforced ones. Our newly acquired trailer has been modified to better haul the groomer. Our grooming allotment will be increased this year.

Edna reported the club had 3 campouts this summer, and we hosted the community potluck for which we received many compliments. A motion was made by George to pay $150 to "Road Apple Review" for their entertainment at our Cathedral campout. Second by Edna. Motion passed.

Nancy reported that our hiking season ended with our picnic at the Doves’ Cow Camp with about 25 attending. Tuesday will remain as the preferred hiking day.

A report on ATV rides for the summer was given by George. The club will purchase banners for decorative purposes for the truck and trailer. George made the motion to put Dave Shirk in charge. Second by Naomi. Motion passed. George also made the motion with a second by Doug to purchase a plaque of appreciation for the Doves. Motion passed. Doug will be in charge of this.

Discussion was held on the town’s need for a 6X6 to rescue accident victims in remote areas. The Powderbusters Club has agreed to half the matching funds expense with our club if a grant is awarded for this purchase. A motion by George and second by Dwayne that we pay half of this expense. Motion passed.

The raffle tickets are history with the club receiving $544 from the sales.

The Shepherds will help man the booth at the Snow Show in Denver on Oct. 4^th and 5^th. There will be a collage of pictures showing the club’s activities.

The club will be in the Alamosa parade on Nov. 11^th.

Membership dues need to be paid.

Vinyl bunting will be purchased for truck and trailer.

Lloyd will be in charge of our Website.

A decision will be made as to where to send our charitable donation of $1121.40. Dwayne will visit with LA Puente in Alamosa to find out their specific needs.

There is a need for more of our maps for distribution in the area.

Edna was the recipient of the FFOF award for her "rearing buggy" episode.

Nancy won the 50/50 drawing.

Meeting was adjourned.