GPMA Club Meeting
Topic 1:
Track Insurance Policy
- Discussed quotes for adding to our existing policy
- Does not cover riders as you are using the facility at your own risk
- Covers volunteers while helping/maintaining our track
- Cover the track premises and operation of equipment on premises
- Excludes events as well as participants/bystanders
Motion - Melissa Shanks 2nd - Ashley Antonio
Add additional coverage to existing policy for $1325/year with $2,000,000 commercial liability
* MOTION PASSED
Topic 2:
Track Caretaker
- Do to certain circumstances/activities performed at the GP Motocross track an executives decision was made that Broc Shury will no longer be the track caretaker
Topic 3:
New Track Security
- Decided upon that David Purnell (currently camping at main gate) will continue to stay at track
- Will assist in collecting day passes/memberships
- Night security
- Volunteering as track/facility maintenance is needed (ie: Has welded side gate entrance, Cleaned interior of track c-can etc.)
Motion - Al McPhillamey 2nd: Melissa Shanks
New locking system for main track gate and side entrance. Updated for all current members
* MOTION PASSED
Topic 4:
Plans for Remainder of Season/Summer
- Continue with plans of regular grooming
- Possibility of more track changes (May close track mid to end September for track changes and more work into the fall)
- Have applications for available grants ready for October (Grants for completing track goals, ie: Fencing facility, watering system etc.)
Topic 5:
Track Brainstorming Meeting
- GPMA will be holding an "idea" meeting to gather input from club members on
August 9, 2016 @ 6:30pm at Muskoseepi Park Pavilion.
* Please submit your idea/suggestion via email prior to the meeting to ensure it be added to the agenda. All emails must be received by August 1, 2016.
Email: gpmxa@hotmail.com
Topic 6:
Side x Side Possibilities
- Trial ride day tentatively set for July 21, 2016 from 4-8pm. Cost $10/day, track waiver must be signed prior to riding the facility, excludes Enduro section. (Weather conditions apply)
- A meeting will be determined for after trial ride day to discuss outcome of track post ride and further plans
- Grooming to be in place prior to day for after trial ride
Topic 7:
Naming Sponsorship & Sponsors
- Dealer meeting held June 29, 2016 with executives and club directors
- Title sponsorship originally set for $5000/year for 3 years, held by Honda Powersports
- Agreed upon holding title for 1 year instead of 3 years
- Will revisit naming/sponsorship plans next year
Topic 8:
Nicolas Coates 2nd Annual Memorial Ride
- Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 10am - 4pm @ GP Powersports MX Park, by donation
- Will remain a ride day for 50cc and 65cc riders on mini track only
- Donations will be placed towards track playground in memory of Nicolas Coates (Decided as club)
Meeting Adjourned - 8:46pm
