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2024 September newsletter

Adam Mehlberg | Published on 9/4/2024
Trailridge Runners 4WD Club Newsletter
Trailridge Runners 4WD Club
Longmont, CO 80502

  September 2024 Newsletter

Club forum, email to forum@trr4wd.com, which will go to all TRR members
Club Business

Club Meeting

Wednesday September 11th, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Moose Lodge #1548, 2200 Pratt Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Open to all members and guests.

The lodge is one street west of main, between 21st and 23rd on Pratt Street. We'll be in the middle hall. Folks who arrive early will need to enter at the main entrance. In the lobby the rear left double door is the middle hall. The front door is a key card door but there is a button for the bar tenders to open the door. Those that arrive early can prop the door open on east side of the middle hall so folks can park on the east side of the building and enter through that door.



Next Meeting
6:30pm to 6:59pm - Social Time

7:00pm to 9:00pm - Meeting
  • Introduce guests.
  • Welcome new members.
  • Treasurers report.
  • Board meeting update.
  • Nomination for 2025 club officers.
  • Update on Blue Ribbon Coalition.
  • Club Express update.
  • Ray’s Extravaganza.
  • Update on the 40th Anniversary planning.
  • New/Other business.
  • Planning for the Buena Vista trip.
  • Planning for the Black Hills trip.
  • Planning for the Middle St. Vrain fall project.
  • Planning for the Moab, Utah trip.
  • Planning for other 2024 trips.
  • Review Pass Hoppers trip.
  • Review Labor Day picnic.
  • Close meeting.
  • Open discussion.
Past Meeting Minutes
Past Board Meeting Minutes
  • The board graded how well we did on four items. More one day trips on the calendar, grade of C. More extended trips on the calendar, grade of A. Re-establish special events, grade of A. We are still working to get new leaders for trips from within the club membership.
  • The clubs 40th anniversary in 2025 will not need any club funds at this time.
  • We need to get nominees for the club officers for 2025.
Past Meeting Minutes
  • There were 29 members present at the meeting.
  • Thanks to Gary Bogott and Jana Clayton for bringing refreshments.
  • Guests were Jayson and Jessica Savatdy and Larry Chadwick.
  • No new members.
  • Treasurers report was given by Rich H.
  • Vic W gave Club Express update. Vic asked if we needed Club Express, or if we could code and host our web page ourselves. Vic will be starting a club forum to discuss this.
  • Ray’s Extravaganza was held. Larry M won a GMRS portable radio.
  • Ray C promoted a handheld tire inflator/deflator that he has been using. Expensive at $160.
  • The 40th Anniversary event will be September 21 to September 27, 2025 in Salida Colorado. The committees are work on the details of this event. The next meeting will be held at 6:30pm before the September club meeting.
  • Middle St. Vrain hosting signup sheet is available. You can sign up for a weekend and count types of users while camping at the host site. This is counted as volunteer hours for the club.
  • Gordon H gave an update on the Middle St. Vrain work that was done this year. Most is holding, but the Rock Garden bypass closure did not hold.
  • The Middle St. Vrain fall project will be on October 5 and 6. This will be a buck and rail project at the water holes about 1.5 miles from the Middle St. Vrain entrance, and blocking off the Rock Garden bypass. Work on the entrance obstacle will postponed until the seasonal opening in 2025.
  • Greg B made a motion to donate $200 to the Moose Lodge this year. Second by John R. Motion passed.
  • Planning for the Pass Hoppers trip to be led by Adam M. This year will be back to the central mountain passes of Taylor, Pearl, and Schofield Passes. The trip will be August 31 to September 3.
  • Planning for the Labor Day Picnic on September 2nd. Kathy H laid out the plans. Gary B will provide pulled pork. Bring a dish to share. Will be at the Moose Lodge Pavilion. See the club calendar on the web page.
  • Planning for the Buena Vista trip to be led by Greg B. The trip will be September 18 to September 22, which does not include travel dates. These are the dates for four wheeling.
  • Planning for the Black Hills trips after the Black Hills Jeep Jamboree. The after trips will be led by John G September 22 to September 24.
  • Planning for the Moab, UT trip October 19 to 26. Rich H is planning which trails to run. Register for this trip on the club calendar.
  • Dan T gave a review of the Deer Creek and Sts John trips. Mountain goats were out and about. There was an abundance of wildflowers. The smoke from the fires was making the scenic views limited.
  • Dan T gave a review of the Silverton Trip. Went to some new trails that members had not done before. Eight vehicles attended.
  • Ray C gave a review of the Moon Gulch trip. They had a nice day with five vehicles in attendance.
  • James H gave a review of the Kelly Flats trip. They had three vehicles attend. The rain from the night before washed out the gully at the bottom of Heart Attack Hill. They bypassed the Chutes. They also did the start of Middle Bald Mountain, FR517.
  • Motion to close meeting, Vic W, second by Gordon H.
  • Open discussion.
Club News

Club Refreshments

The following people are signed up to bring club refreshments for the club meeting.

Sep – Mark Grayson
Oct – Rich and Cathy Horiuchi
Nov – (Planning Meeting)
Dec –


Meeting Night Dinner

There is a casual get together for dinner at 5:00 pm at the Las Palmeras restaurant in Longmont. Contact Greg B at 303-776-1148 or text message to 720-353-9416 to let him know you will be attending. Reservation is under “Greg”.
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