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  1. The meeting was called to order by GFTS President Jimmy "Wu" Hackenberg at 19:00. The GFTS Board Of Directors were then introduced. It was announced that Dale Holder would be resigning from the board. Over the years he has stayed active in club affairs like the bod, racing, and public relations, we look forward to the day he can once again return.
  2. Presidents Report: 2011 accomplishments talked about in detail with shout-outs to the Chairpersons... The Minions Group Ride, IMBA Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day, Scout Pack #409 Skills Ride,
    Club Camp Trip/ Wlkesboro, GFTS Fat Tire Patrol, National Trails Day, IMBA/ SORBA Integration.


    It was explained why the IMBA/SORBA merger was healthy for the club going forward; Insurance, IMBA Database access, and the Trail Care Crew tops on the list.
  3. Vice President Report : Susan Thomas talked about goals for the 15th Annual Sizzler, one of which included obtaining a cash sponsor for the Pro Class. The Zone and some of the ongoing work was also pointed out.
  4. Race Discussions : Greensboro race teams made a call-out for new members and John Bovine talked about the GFTS Piedmont Youth Mountain Bike League PYMBL) in great detail.
  5. Treasurer Report : Mark Gatehouse reported on 2011 financials and how we stand for 2012. Also, informed us that the Bark Park (at CP) for the moment would remain in the same area, and we would explore our original plans of a pumptrack at Lake Higgins. Mark also explained some difficulties experienced with the new Kingfisher Trail. A brief outline was discussed on our IMBA Trail Crew Visit and what that visit would bring to the Triad.
  6. 2012 GFTS Committees : 8 Committees were announced in total.  
    1. Youth Mountain Biking (Take A Kid Mountain Biking, PYMBL, The Minions Ride)
    2. Communications (newsletter)
    3. Trails
    4. Nominations
    5. National Trails Day
    6. Camp Trips
    7. Socials (Cookouts, Group Rides)
    8. Land Manager and Memorandum of Understanding
      At this time the meeting was running 15min. over and a vote was taken to finish the agenda. A majority vote could
    not be reached. It was then determined by to get contact information for the committee breakout session,
    for an email user group to hold subsequent brainstorming sessions. 15 minutes was added to the night to discuss
    Trails. The importance of the Trail Care Crew visit was discussed in further detail. The goals of the TCC visit are to:  
    1. Learn about the latest in sustainable trail design and how it can be incorporated into designing both new trail and upgrading our existing trails.
    2. Train current and new Trail Captains so we can have more people leading a wider variety of both maintenance, renovation, and new trail projects. This would potentially enable us to schedule more workdays over the course of the 7 months that are best for trail work.
      Having more trained captains and more members who understand the fundamentals of trail building will improve the clubs ability to have a larger, higher quality trail system. A member of the club stated that they would be unable to attend the TCC workshop and ask if that would preclude their involvement in building and development. It was reiterated that they could still contact Jimmy or Mark Gatehouse to be added to the trail flagging committee led by Mark. Questions were also ask about the Zone and some of the bordering land behind the ball park for expansion of features. Susan Thomas explained that the area immediately near the fence could not be used. However, the large gully could be expanded into but would require a lot of work due to amount of dead fall trees etc.. Members interested in being involved with the Zone should contact Susan or her son Mike. The meeting adjourned at 21:00.  
  1. Call to Order and Welcome
    1. Regrets from Chris Peck and Will Holt who could not make the meeting
    2. Welcome to Susan Thomas as Vice President and Race Director
       
  2. VP/ Race Director Report
    1. The annual GFTS meeting will be at Natty Green's Feb 9th at 7pm
    2. We will be printing fliers to advertise in the local shops.

    3. Sizzler : Susan has contacted 7-8 manufactures (mostly NC) for sponsorships and donations.
       
  1. Secretary Report
    1. Website : James and Curtis are working together on how to manage the website.
    2. Development of new sections for the website are in the works :
      1. About Us
      2. History of the Trails
      3. Listing of Board Members (VOTED and APPROVED)
      4. List of Minute Meetings (VOTED and APPROVED)
      5. Listing of By-Laws (VOTED and APPROVED)
      6. New emails will be set up via the GFTS website as : President, Race, Webmaster and Trail-work
         
       
  1. Treasurer Report
    1. Race Season Financials
      1. A total income of $7865.00 was for 2011
      2. After the events, $2523.02 was the Total Event Earnings of 2011
      3. $2000 of the money came from a grant of GVC
      4. We will loose $871 due to the Copperhead Classic being canceled
      5. We do have $500 that will not be coming out of the budget that was given to SORBA or the membership
      6. Trail Care Crew will be in the Cedar Room at Bur-Mill Park
      7. Motion to send in deposit for the room was voted and seconded
         
    2. Trail Advocacy
      1. First section of King Fisher has been flagged. A little over a mile long has been finished and have started cutting. Two issues : trail building has to comply with the Jordan Lake rules. The second part will have to be a very detailed walk through. Good news is that the new phase will make the existing trail a loop.
      2. $500 extra will come out of the funds to cover the cost of more stone for rock armoring was voted and approved
      3. Also need funds for 6 RogueHoe's was voted and approved
      4. Will be contacting some people on becoming trail captains
         
       
  1. Old Business
    1. GFTS year in review
      1. IMBA/SORBA Chapter Status
      2. The 14th Annual Sizzler
      3. The Copperhead Classic
      4. National Trails Day
      5. GFTS Fat Tire Patrol
      6. Club Spring Camp Trip
      7. Scout Pack #409 Skills Ride
      8. IMBA Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day
      9. The Minions Group Ride
         
       
  2. New Business
    1. 2012 Committees
      1. Nominations
      2. Trails
      3. National Trails Day (June 2nd)
      4. IMBA's Take A Kid Mountain Bike Day

      5. Group rides and Socials will have the incorporation of the Isle of Misfit Toys & The Minions ride.
      6. Newsletter
      7. Land Manager and Memorandum of Understanding
      8. Camping Trips
         
    2. GFTS General Meeting
      1. The meeting will be February 9th at Natty Greene's.
      2. It was discussed as to how the meeting should be structured.

        1. 30 minutes of the meeting will be formal with the Board of Directors giving presentations.
          We will then break into groups based on certain topics on how to improve the biking
          community. These will be :
          1. Socials : James Hackenberg
          2. Trails : Mark Gatehouse
          3. Newsletter : Tyler Graf
          4. National Trails Day : Dan Troll
          5. Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day : John Bovine
             
           
         
    3. Land Manager Policies
      1. Discussion was made on policies concerning rain dates. A committee will be formed to determine Land Manager Policies. This committee will be administered by Matt Schwitzer.
      2. IMBA Trail Care Crew will be here in April. There will be a group ride on Sunday. It will be a group of around 50 with a discussion on how to build maintain/sustainable trails; as well as Land Manager training
         
    4. GFTS Newsletter
      1. Member based interest info. It will be emailed as a link to the newsletter that will be posted on the GFTS site. Tyler Graf will be heading this up and have a call out for content
         
    5. Piedmont Youth Mountain Bike League
      1. Costs for the races and fees:
        1. Bur-Mill : $250, Country Park : $150 and Hagan Stone Park : $90.
           
         
       
  3. Other Discussions
    1. Dale Brown suggested that the local shops buy a lot of the existing shirts to sell within their shops.
      The shops will buy a pack of 1 small 2 Med 3 Large 2 X-Large. Also possibly for the jersey on display
       
  4. Adjourn

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