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Chapter Minutes followed
by Board Minutes
Quarterly
Membership Meeting, Itasca Moraine
Chapter, North Country Trail Assoc.
Ranch House, Walker, MN
April 18, 2008
Attending: Ted
& Barbara Enger, Alice McDonald, Jerry & Beth Trout, Katie Jo Blau,
Duane and Jennifer Therkisen Gebhard, Harold & Sue Cotant, Darin
Miller, Carolyn Towler, Bruce Johnson, Darrel
Rodekuhr, Matt Davis, Tom Shackman, Judy Merritt, Tanis Beadle and guests
Don Loupee of Ames, IA and Ray and Lynette Vlasak of the Laurentian Lakes
Chapter.
Secretary Jerry Trout called the meeting in order in the
absence of Carter Hedeen. A moment
of silence was held in memory of T.J. Hedeen and in honor of Carter and
Florence Hedeen.
Matt Davis projected two videos featuring the NCT, one
of which included the NCT Ballad.
Matt reported the electronic files could be made available for use
throughout the NCT community. Matt
then reviewed the calendar of events for the calendar year with special
attention called to the September 13 event in North Dakota.
Matt reported on the planning for National Trails Day
which will be held in the Shingobee area involving maintenance and
hiking. Matt, Jerry and Tom Shackman
of the United States Forest Service had met earlier in the day on this
topic. Beth Trout will lead a
wildflower hike from the Shingobee Chalet to the bridge over the Anoway
stream and back following the trail maintenance.
The nominating committee presented a partial slate of
officers. Phoebe Alden and Darrel
Rodekuhr were presented for directors, Darin Miller for Treasurer and Jerry
Trout for Secretary. Jerry and the
nominating committee (Darrel and Darin) agreed to further pursue the
positions of President and Vice President).
Moved, seconded and passed that the report of the nominating
committee be accepted.
Matt reviewed the trail construction plan and discussed
the particulars of forming a new chapter in the Walker,
Hackensack,
and Longville area. A key purpose
for this chapter would be to assist the USFS in maintenance of the NCT in
the area of the Shingobee Recreation Area.
Alice McDonald and Judy Merritt expressed interest in helping out
within the Shingobee Recreation Area.
Jerry reported that Carl and Mary Schroeder (St.
Paul and Leech
Lake) currently
regularly hiked that area in the mode of clearing and maintaining the trail. Katie Jo Blau expressed interest in
helping with maintenance in a second area north of Remer.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Trout
Secretary
BOARD MEETING
ITASCA
MORAINE CHAPTER, NCTA, Feb 18, 2007
Lake
George Cafe
Present: Carter
& Florence Hedeen, Harvey & Frannie Tjader, Darin Miller, Phoebe
Alden, Jerry & Beth Trout, and quests Ray and Lynette Vlasak & Matt
Davis
Absent: Darrel
Rodekuhr
Part I, 2007 Annual Conference: Reference to Beth’s handout. Unless otherwise noted below,
Beth’s handout material was adopted. There are references to Carter’s
Jan 23rd memo.
Florence
reported on 2 grants being prepared for the evening programs.
Moved, seconded and passed that
Florence apply for a grant of $1250 from the Region II Arts
Council for performances at the concert.
M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field Grant for
$625 for a NCT Ballad to be written by Charlie Maquire. M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field
Grant for $625 in support of the performance of Charlie Maguire, with $200
to go toward his fee for composing a NCNST ballad.
Agreed to charge $5.00 for
admission for those not registered, $10.00 per
family, that ticket good for the Friday or Saturday evening programs, or
both.
Jerry to check with Jennifer
for stipend for Barry Babcock.
Beth’s handout - Thursday
Airport shuttle – change
to Bemidji
6:00 PM Dinner – Beth to
confirm that Jennifer arranged for Native American food
Evening program time may change
to 7:00PM
Beth’s handout – Friday
8:00 AM
day-long hike: Nelson Lake (DNR)
Trail Head to Steamboat
Pass, approx 7 miles.
Noted that trail from Nelson
Lake Trailhead to the NCT bordering Nelson Lake
needed to be reestablished before the convention. Harvey
to confirm with camp manager relative to trail location and campground. MCC may be involved through Harvey or
Carter.
8;00
AM half-day hike: Carter’s
memo, page 2 of 2, #6. Hwy91 to
Steamboat pass or reverse. 4.7 miles
(6 mile drive between). BSU to 91 or
Steamboat Pass
= 28 miles.
12:30 or 1:00PM Half-day hike: Itasca State Park. This hiking group will go the park
separately from the full day Itasca
outing. Hike leader and hiking route
not established.
Evening program – Florence reported that
Charlie Maquire and Barry Babcock will be “working together.”
Beth’s handout – Saturday
8:00 AM day long canoe ride
– Star Island Long Hike, see handout.
Harvey
to have pontoon backup in case of windy weather.
1:00 PM Half-day hike:
Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2, #4. Refuge Road to Nelson Lake (DNR) Trail
Head = 2.5 miles (3.5 mile drive between).
BSU to hike start = 31.5 miles.
8:00 AM
Half-day hike: See Carter’s
Jan 23rd memo, page 1 of 2, #2.
Three Island Lake County
Park – Turtle River
hike = 2 miles, loops can be added to increase distance, rain may force
this also. A talk on the history of
this ski trail would probably be available.
BSU to trail = 14 miles.
Darin to confirm history talk.
6:00PM Dinner – Debbie
Miller has arranged for Bemidji musicians, Luke and Amy Rutten,
" The Lonely Bog Stompers" to volunteer
for dinner music.
Beth’s handout – Sunday
Airport Shuttle – Bemidji
Pre and/or Post-Workshop
– Possible chain saw training or trail building – NCT Staff
responsibility
Remainder of meeting – Carter’s Meeting
Agenda
Laurentian Lakes
Chapter Progress Report.
Two organizational meetings
have been held. The charter has been
submitted and approved per Matt Davis.
Ray has 35-40 people on his roster but is not certain how many have
signed up as members. Clearwater County has been flagged and 5 or 6
miles in Becker have been flagged.
White Earth Indian Reservation officials must approve the
flagging. The trail is near the Laurentian
Divide in Becker Co.
Boundary Location between the ITM and LL Chapters. M/S/P that the divide be at the point
where the Nicollet Tail intersects the Eagle Scout Trial in Itasca State Park. Both charters need to be corrected. Ray and Jerry will see that their respective
charters are changed. Fred Szarka
wants the charters to retain the language relative to celebrating the trail
in the Chip and Itasca
State Park.
EAW – Matt and Harvey gave an update on the
requirements. It is important to get
the remaining trail flagged so the process can begin.
Nelson
Lake Kiosk. Florence
is preparing a field grant for the kiosk.
Harvey
is in communication with the Bass Lake Campground Manager relative to the
kiosk.
ITM Chapter Brochures.
Matt urged the ITM chapter go get a brochure published. We can apply for a field grant for this
purpose. The NCTA will supply the
map. It was reported that the
Northwest Foundation can assist in brochure publication. Phoebe volunteered to pursue this
project.
The Re-route.
Matt urged those in attendance who live in Oberstar’s district
to contact Oberstar. The handout and
the re-route button on the NCTA web site have talking points for the
letter.
Signage. Matt
reviewed his signage proposal. Fred
Szarka has the ball for the State
Highway signs.
Phoebe reported she received a router with two alphabetic sets and
is willing to prepare the more rustic and local signs.
Calendar Fund Raiser.
Harvey
agreed to pursue more detail on this publicity/money raising possibility.
Chapter Fund Raising.
Alicia Hoffarth has challenged all
chapters to accept the challenge of raising $500 for the NCTA as the
Cheyenne River Valley Chapter has done.
This idea is to be discussed with the membership at its next
meeting.
Membership Drive.
Florence
passed out brochures to all in attendance and challenged all to convert the
brochure to a new membership.
Honoring Rod MacRae.
Ray is to check with Itasca
State Park to see if
we could put a plaque on the south entrance kiosk honoring Rod.
Student Conservation Association. Matt reported on his success in getting a
NPS grant approved that will result in 6 high school students and two paid
supervisors for _____ weeks in July.
Federal Highway Recreation Trail Grant. MCC efforts the past 4 years are a result
of this granting process. Matt is
preparing the grant this year. The
grant application is due at the end of February. We are not certain if we will have local
funds from Clearwater
and Becker counties. We have funding
lined up from Hubbard Co., the NPS and the NCTA. We expect a decision from Becker before
the grant application is due. Matt
reports that it is possible to apply with local funds pending. Some believe the concept of one in hand
vs. two in the bush is applicable. A
decision will be made by Matt, Carter, Ray and Jerry once we have final
word from Clearwater
and Becker counties.
Brower
Visitor Center
at ISP has offered NCT display space in the visitor center.
Quarterly
Membership Meeting, Itasca Moraine
Chapter, North Country Trail Assoc.
Peppercorn
Restaurant and Lounge, Bemidji,
MN
Oct 19, 2007
Attending: Mary
Adams, Phoebe Alden, Frannie and Harvey Tjader, Florence and Carter Hedeen, Deanna
Johnson, Beth and Jerry Trout and guest Colleen Gill.
Carter called the meeting to order at 8:15PM to celebrate
the conclusion of a successful NCTA Annual Meeting and the completion of
the DNR EAW. The conclusion of the
EAW was that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required. The chapter now has the green light to
resume new trail construction.
MCC started trail construction Tuesday, Oct. 16th.
Effective immediately, after the trail is flagged, the
trail must be inspected by the Regional Coordinator (Matt Davis) or Claire
Cain. This change is a quality
control measure.
The grant application for 2008 will be submitted in behalf of the
Itasca Moraine and Laurentian Lakes Chapters. There was a brief report on the
successful 1st Annual NCT Fest at Itasca Park
on August 25th. The fest
included a chapter business meeting, a hike, a meal and music by the North
wind Crossing Band. The chapters
gained membership from the effort.
There several members of the North Dakota
chapters in attendance.
Matt asked that he be made aware of community activities
for the possible inclusion of a NCT booth.
The group was reminded of the Midwest Mountaineering
Expo where NCT booth workers are needed Nov. 16 – 18.
Matt reported the US Forest Service wishes to get 10
miles of trail adopted in the Chippewa
National Forest around Walker.
Darrell Rodekuhr and Carter Hedeen helped with National
Public Lands Day in late September.
Darrell & Carter demonstrated blazing and trail building
techniques. Twenty seven people
attended, many who were members of the NCTA.
Jerry Trout requested permission to use the chapter mower
to establish a snowshoe trail at Deep Portage Conservation Preserve. Permission was granted by the
chapter. There are roughly
formulated long range plans to connect the Deep Portage Preserve with a
connector trail to the NCT in the Chippewa approximately 10 miles east of
Hackensack.
Carter asked Jerry to talk to the US Forest Service
about correcting the problems with the beaver dam crossing east of HWY 371
shortly before crossing the Wood Tick Trail.
Carter recognized Beth Trout, Darrin Miller, Harvey
Tjader, Florence Hedeen and Jerry Trout for their efforts toward 2007 NCTA
Annual Meeting in Bemidji. Carter also recognized Ray Vlasak for his
efforts toward the Rod MacRae memorial at the NCT kiosk at the South
Entrance of Itasca State Park.
Carter also recognized Phoebe Alden for her efforts toward the
chapter brochures and lake identification signs.
The group (should have) thanked Carter for his
considerable effort toward the convention.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Trout,
Itasca Moraine Chapter
Secretary
e
Present: Carter
& Florence Hedeen, Harvey & Frannie Tjader, Darin Miller, Phoebe
Alden, Jerry & Beth Trout, and quests Ray and Lynette Vlasak & Matt
Davis
Absent: Darrel
Rodekuhr
Part I, 2007 Annual Conference: Reference to Beth’s handout. Unless otherwise noted below,
Beth’s handout material was adopted. There are references to Carter’s
Jan 23rd memo.
Florence
reported on 2 grants being prepared for the evening programs.
Moved, seconded and passed that
Florence apply for a grant of $1250 from the Region II Arts
Council for performances at the concert.
M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field Grant for
$625 for a NCT Ballad to be written by Charlie Maquire. M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field
Grant for $625 in support of the performance of Charlie Maguire, with $200
to go toward his fee for composing a NCNST ballad.
Agreed to charge $5.00 for
admission for those not registered, $10.00 per
family, that ticket good for the Friday or Saturday evening programs, or
both.
Jerry to check with Jennifer
for stipend for Barry Babcock.
Beth’s handout - Thursday
Airport shuttle – change
to Bemidji
6:00 PM Dinner – Beth to
confirm that Jennifer arranged for Native American food
Evening program time may change
to 7:00PM
Beth’s handout – Friday
8:00 AM
day-long hike: Nelson Lake (DNR)
Trail Head to Steamboat
Pass, approx 7 miles.
Noted that trail from Nelson
Lake Trailhead to the NCT bordering Nelson Lake
needed to be reestablished before the convention. Harvey
to confirm with camp manager relative to trail location and campground. MCC may be involved through Harvey or
Carter.
8;00
AM half-day hike: Carter’s
memo, page 2 of 2, #6. Hwy91 to
Steamboat pass or reverse. 4.7 miles
(6 mile drive between). BSU to 91 or
Steamboat Pass
= 28 miles.
12:30 or 1:00PM Half-day hike: Itasca State Park. This hiking group will go the park
separately from the full day Itasca
outing. Hike leader and hiking route
not established.
Evening program – Florence reported that
Charlie Maquire and Barry Babcock will be “working together.”
Beth’s handout – Saturday
8:00 AM day long canoe ride
– Star Island Long Hike, see handout.
Harvey
to have pontoon backup in case of windy weather.
1:00 PM Half-day hike:
Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2, #4. Refuge Road to Nelson Lake (DNR) Trail
Head = 2.5 miles (3.5 mile drive between).
BSU to hike start = 31.5 miles.
8:00 AM
Half-day hike: See Carter’s
Jan 23rd memo, page 1 of 2, #2.
Three Island Lake County
Park – Turtle River
hike = 2 miles, loops can be added to increase distance, rain may force
this also. A talk on the history of
this ski trail would probably be available.
BSU to trail = 14 miles.
Darin to confirm history talk.
6:00PM Dinner – Debbie
Miller has arranged for Bemidji musicians, Luke and Amy Rutten,
" The Lonely Bog Stompers" to volunteer
for dinner music.
Beth’s handout – Sunday
Airport Shuttle – Bemidji
Pre and/or Post-Workshop
– Possible chain saw training or trail building – NCT Staff
responsibility
Remainder of meeting – Carter’s Meeting
Agenda
Laurentian Lakes
Chapter Progress Report.
Two organizational meetings
have been held. The charter has been
submitted and approved per Matt Davis.
Ray has 35-40 people on his roster but is not certain how many have
signed up as members. Clearwater County has been flagged and 5 or 6
miles in Becker have been flagged.
White Earth Indian Reservation officials must approve the
flagging. The trail is near the Laurentian
Divide in Becker Co.
Boundary Location between the ITM and LL Chapters. M/S/P that the divide be at the point
where the Nicollet Tail intersects the Eagle Scout Trial in Itasca State Park. Both charters need to be corrected. Ray and Jerry will see that their respective
charters are changed. Fred Szarka
wants the charters to retain the language relative to celebrating the trail
in the Chip and Itasca
State Park.
EAW – Matt and Harvey gave an update on the
requirements. It is important to get
the remaining trail flagged so the process can begin.
Nelson
Lake Kiosk. Florence
is preparing a field grant for the kiosk.
Harvey
is in communication with the Bass Lake Campground Manager relative to the
kiosk.
ITM Chapter Brochures.
Matt urged the ITM chapter go get a brochure published. We can apply for a field grant for this
purpose. The NCTA will supply the
map. It was reported that the
Northwest Foundation can assist in brochure publication. Phoebe volunteered to pursue this
project.
The Re-route.
Matt urged those in attendance who live in Oberstar’s district
to contact Oberstar. The handout and
the re-route button on the NCTA web site have talking points for the
letter.
Signage. Matt
reviewed his signage proposal. Fred
Szarka has the ball for the State
Highway signs.
Phoebe reported she received a router with two alphabetic sets and
is willing to prepare the more rustic and local signs.
Calendar Fund Raiser.
Harvey
agreed to pursue more detail on this publicity/money raising possibility.
Chapter Fund Raising.
Alicia Hoffarth has challenged all
chapters to accept the challenge of raising $500 for the NCTA as the
Cheyenne River Valley Chapter has done.
This idea is to be discussed with the membership at its next
meeting.
Membership Drive.
Florence
passed out brochures to all in attendance and challenged all to convert the
brochure to a new membership.
Honoring Rod MacRae.
Ray is to check with Itasca
State Park to see if
we could put a plaque on the south entrance kiosk honoring Rod.
Student Conservation Association. Matt reported on his success in getting a
NPS grant approved that will result in 6 high school students and two paid
supervisors for _____ weeks in July.
Federal Highway Recreation Trail Grant. MCC efforts the past 4 years are a result
of this granting process. Matt is
preparing the grant this year. The
grant application is due at the end of February. We are not certain if we will have local
funds from Clearwater
and Becker counties. We have funding
lined up from Hubbard Co., the NPS and the NCTA. We expect a decision from Becker before
the grant application is due. Matt
reports that it is possible to apply with local funds pending. Some believe the concept of one in hand
vs. two in the bush is applicable. A
decision will be made by Matt, Carter, Ray and Jerry once we have final
word from Clearwater
and Becker counties.
Brower
Visitor Center
at ISP has offered NCT display space in the visitor center.
Lake
George Cafe
Present: Carter
& Florence Hedeen, Harvey & Frannie Tjader, Darin Miller, Phoebe
Alden, Jerry & Beth Trout, and quests Ray and Lynette Vlasak & Matt
Davis
Absent: Darrel
Rodekuhr
Part I, 2007 Annual Conference: Reference to Beth’s handout. Unless otherwise noted below,
Beth’s handout material was adopted.
There are references to Carter’s Jan 23rd
memo.
Florence
reported on 2 grants being prepared for the evening programs.
Moved, seconded and passed that
Florence apply for a grant of $1250 from the Region II Arts
Council for performances at the concert.
M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field Grant for
$625 for a NCT Ballad to be written by Charlie Maquire. M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field
Grant for $625 in support of the performance of Charlie Maguire, with $200
to go toward his fee for composing a NCNST ballad.
Agreed to charge $5.00 for
admission for those not registered, $10.00 per
family, that ticket good for the Friday or Saturday evening programs, or
both.
Jerry to check with Jennifer
for stipend for Barry Babcock.
Beth’s handout - Thursday
Airport shuttle – change
to Bemidji
6:00 PM Dinner – Beth to
confirm that Jennifer arranged for Native American food
Evening program time may change
to 7:00PM
Beth’s handout – Friday
8:00 AM
day-long hike: Nelson Lake (DNR)
Trail Head to Steamboat
Pass, approx 7
miles.
Noted that trail from Nelson
Lake Trailhead to the NCT bordering Nelson Lake
needed to be reestablished before the convention. Harvey
to confirm with camp manager relative to trail location and
campground. MCC may be involved
through Harvey or Carter.
8;00
AM half-day hike: Carter’s
memo, page 2 of 2, #6. Hwy91 to
Steamboat pass or reverse. 4.7 miles
(6 mile drive between). BSU to 91 or
Steamboat Pass
= 28 miles.
12:30 or 1:00PM Half-day hike: Itasca State Park. This hiking group will go the park
separately from the full day Itasca
outing. Hike leader and hiking route
not established.
Evening program – Florence reported that
Charlie Maquire and Barry Babcock will be “working together.”
Beth’s handout – Saturday
8:00 AM day long canoe ride
– Star Island Long Hike, see handout.
Harvey
to have pontoon backup in case of windy weather.
1:00 PM Half-day hike:
Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2, #4. Refuge Road to Nelson Lake (DNR) Trail
Head = 2.5 miles (3.5 mile drive between).
BSU to hike start = 31.5 miles.
8:00 AM
Half-day hike: See Carter’s
Jan 23rd memo, page 1 of 2, #2.
Three Island Lake County
Park – Turtle River
hike = 2 miles, loops can be added to increase distance, rain may force
this also. A talk on the history of
this ski trail would probably be available.
BSU to trail = 14 miles.
Darin to confirm history talk.
6:00PM Dinner – Debbie
Miller has arranged for Bemidji musicians, Luke and Amy Rutten,
" The Lonely Bog Stompers" to volunteer
for dinner music.
Beth’s handout – Sunday
Airport Shuttle – Bemidji
Pre and/or Post-Workshop
– Possible chain saw training or trail building – NCT Staff
responsibility
Remainder of meeting – Carter’s Meeting
Agenda
Laurentian Lakes
Chapter Progress Report.
Two organizational meetings
have been held. The charter has been
submitted and approved per Matt Davis.
Ray has 35-40 people on his roster but is not certain how many have
signed up as members. Clearwater County has been flagged and 5 or 6
miles in Becker have been flagged.
White Earth Indian Reservation officials must approve the
flagging. The trail is near the Laurentian
Divide in Becker Co.
Boundary Location between the ITM and LL Chapters. M/S/P that the divide be at the point
where the Nicollet Tail intersects the Eagle Scout Trial in Itasca State Park. Both charters need to be corrected. Ray and Jerry will see that their
respective charters are changed.
Fred Szarka wants the charters to retain the language relative to
celebrating the trail in the Chip and Itasca State Park.
EAW – Matt and Harvey gave an update on the
requirements. It is important to get
the remaining trail flagged so the process can begin.
Nelson
Lake Kiosk. Florence
is preparing a field grant for the kiosk.
Harvey
is in communication with the Bass Lake Campground Manager relative to the
kiosk.
ITM Chapter Brochures.
Matt urged the ITM chapter go get a brochure published. We can apply for a field grant for this
purpose. The NCTA will supply the
map. It was reported that the
Northwest Foundation can assist in brochure publication. Phoebe volunteered to pursue this
project.
The Re-route.
Matt urged those in attendance who live in Oberstar’s district
to contact Oberstar. The handout and
the re-route button on the NCTA web site have talking points for the
letter.
Signage. Matt
reviewed his signage proposal. Fred
Szarka has the ball for the State
Highway signs.
Phoebe reported she received a router with two alphabetic sets and
is willing to prepare the more rustic and local signs.
Calendar Fund Raiser.
Harvey
agreed to pursue more detail on this publicity/money raising possibility.
Chapter Fund Raising.
Alicia Hoffarth has challenged all
chapters to accept the challenge of raising $500 for the NCTA as the
Cheyenne River Valley Chapter has done.
This idea is to be discussed with the membership at its next
meeting.
Membership Drive.
Florence
passed out brochures to all in attendance and challenged all to convert the
brochure to a new membership.
Honoring Rod MacRae.
Ray is to check with Itasca
State Park to see if
we could put a plaque on the south entrance kiosk honoring Rod.
Student Conservation Association. Matt reported on his success in getting a
NPS grant approved that will result in 6 high school students and two paid
supervisors for _____ weeks in July.
Federal Highway Recreation Trail Grant. MCC efforts the past 4 years are a result
of this granting process. Matt is
preparing the grant this year. The
grant application is due at the end of February. We are not certain if we will have local
funds from Clearwater
and Becker counties. We have funding
lined up from Hubbard Co., the NPS and the NCTA. We expect a decision from Becker before
the grant application is due. Matt
reports that it is possible to apply with local funds pending. Some believe the concept of one in hand
vs. two in the bush is applicable. A
decision will be made by Matt, Carter, Ray and Jerry once we have final
word from Clearwater
and Becker counties.
Brower
Visitor Center
at ISP has offered NCT display space in the visitor center.
Board Meeting
ITASCA
MORAINE CHAPTER, NCTA, Feb 18, 2007
Lake
George Cafe
Present: Carter
& Florence Hedeen, Harvey & Frannie Tjader, Darin Miller, Phoebe
Alden, Jerry & Beth Trout, and quests Ray and Lynette Vlasak & Matt
Davis
Absent: Darrel
Rodekuhr
Part I, 2007 Annual Conference: Reference to Beth’s handout. Unless otherwise noted below,
Beth’s handout material was adopted.
There are references to Carter’s Jan 23rd
memo.
Florence
reported on 2 grants being prepared for the evening programs.
Moved, seconded and passed that
Florence
apply for a grant of $1250 from the Region II Arts Council for performances
at the concert.
M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field Grant for
$625 for a NCT Ballad to be written by Charlie Maquire. M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field
Grant for $625 in support of the performance of Charlie Maguire, with $200
to go toward his fee for composing a NCNST ballad.
Agreed to charge $5.00 for
admission for those not registered, $10.00 per family, that ticket good for
the Friday or Saturday evening programs, or both.
Jerry to check with Jennifer
for stipend for Barry Babcock.
Beth’s handout - Thursday
Airport shuttle – change
to Bemidji
6:00 PM Dinner – Beth to confirm
that Jennifer arranged for Native American food
Evening program time may change
to 7:00PM
Beth’s handout – Friday
8:00 AM day-long hike: Nelson Lake (DNR) Trail Head to Steamboat Pass, approx 7 miles.
Noted that trail from Nelson
Lake Trailhead to the NCT bordering Nelson Lake
needed to be reestablished before the convention. Harvey
to confirm with camp manager relative to trail location and
campground. MCC may be involved
through Harvey or Carter.
8;00 AM half-day hike: Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2,
#6. Hwy91 to Steamboat pass or
reverse. 4.7 miles (6 mile drive
between). BSU to 91 or Steamboat Pass
= 28 miles.
12:30 or 1:00PM Half-day hike: Itasca State Park. This hiking group will go the park
separately from the full day Itasca outing. Hike leader and hiking route not
established.
Evening program – Florence reported that
Charlie Maquire and Barry Babcock will be “working together.”
Beth’s handout – Saturday
8:00 AM day long canoe ride
– Star Island Long Hike, see handout.
Harvey
to have pontoon backup in case of windy weather.
1:00 PM Half-day hike: Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2,
#4. Refuge Road to Nelson Lake (DNR)
Trail Head = 2.5 miles (3.5 mile drive between). BSU to hike start = 31.5 miles.
8:00 AM Half-day hike: See Carter’s Jan 23rd
memo, page 1 of 2, #2. Three Island Lake
County Park
– Turtle
River hike = 2 miles,
loops can be added to increase distance, rain may force this also. A talk on the history of this ski trail
would probably be available. BSU to
trail = 14 miles.
Darin to confirm history talk.
6:00PM Dinner – Debbie
Miller has arranged for Bemidji musicians, Luke and Amy Rutten,
" The Lonely Bog Stompers" to volunteer
for dinner music.
Beth’s handout – Sunday
Airport Shuttle – Bemidji
Pre and/or Post-Workshop
– Possible chain saw training or trail building – NCT Staff
responsibility
Remainder of meeting – Carter’s Meeting
Agenda
Laurentian Lakes
Chapter Progress Report.
Two organizational meetings
have been held. The charter has been
submitted and approved per Matt Davis.
Ray has 35-40 people on his roster but is not certain how many have
signed up as members. Clearwater County has been flagged and 5 or 6
miles in Becker have been flagged.
White Earth Indian Reservation officials must approve the
flagging. The trail is near
the Laurentian Divide in Becker Co.
Boundary Location between the ITM and LL Chapters. M/S/P that the divide be at the point
where the Nicollet Tail intersects the Eagle Scout Trial in Itasca State Park. Both charters need to be corrected. Ray and Jerry will see that their
respective charters are changed.
Fred Szarka wants the charters to retain the language relative to
celebrating the trail in the Chip and Itasca State Park.
EAW – Matt and Harvey gave an update on the
requirements. It is important to get
the remaining trail flagged so the process can begin.
Nelson
Lake Kiosk. Florence
is preparing a field grant for the kiosk.
Harvey
is in communication with the Bass Lake Campground Manager relative to the
kiosk.
ITM Chapter Brochures.
Matt urged the ITM chapter go get a brochure published. We can apply for a field grant for this
purpose. The NCTA will supply the
map. It was reported that the
Northwest Foundation can assist in brochure publication. Phoebe volunteered to pursue this
project.
The Re-route.
Matt urged those in attendance who live in Oberstar’s district
to contact Oberstar. The handout and
the re-route button on the NCTA web site have talking points for the
letter.
Signage. Matt
reviewed his signage proposal. Fred
Szarka has the ball for the State
Highway signs.
Phoebe reported she received a router with two alphabetic sets and
is willing to prepare the more rustic and local signs.
Calendar Fund Raiser.
Harvey
agreed to pursue more detail on this publicity/money raising possibility.
Chapter Fund Raising.
Alicia Hoffarth has challenged all
chapters to accept the challenge of raising $500 for the NCTA as the
Cheyenne River Valley Chapter has done.
This idea is to be discussed with the membership at its next
meeting.
Membership Drive.
Florence
passed out brochures to all in attendance and challenged all to convert the
brochure to a new membership.
Honoring Rod MacRae.
Ray is to check with Itasca
State Park to see if we
could put a plaque on the south entrance kiosk honoring Rod.
Student Conservation Association. Matt reported on his success in getting a
NPS grant approved that will result in 6 high school students and two paid
supervisors for _____ weeks in July.
Federal Highway Recreation Trail Grant. MCC efforts the past 4 years are a result
of this granting process. Matt is
preparing the grant this year. The
grant application is due at the end of February. We are not certain if we will have local
funds from Clearwater
and Becker counties. We have funding
lined up from Hubbard Co., the NPS and the NCTA. We expect a decision from Becker before
the grant application is due. Matt
reports that it is possible to apply with local funds pending. Some believe the concept of one in hand
vs. two in the bush is applicable. A
decision will be made by Matt, Carter, Ray and Jerry once we have final
word from Clearwater
and Becker counties.
Brower
Visitor Center
at ISP has offered NCT display space in the visitor center.
Darrin advised the group that we must pick up some
bridge planking donated by the DNR.
Carter is to check with the Sauers about a
possible storage location.
Wednesday, March 28th was a Red Letter
Day. Carter, Florence
and Jerry completed the flagging of the trail and the GPS track in the Schoolcraft River area. With that effort, the entire trail from
the western border of the Chippewa
National Forest to Itasca State Park is built or flagged with
GPS tracking. This finalization was
possible when Carter received approval from Potlatch Corp. to use a corner
of their property to avoid a wetland.
Respectfully submitted,
Jerry Trout, Secretary
BOARD MEETING
ITASCA
MORAINE CHAPTER, NCTA, Feb 18, 2007
Lake
George Cafe
Present: Carter
& Florence Hedeen, Harvey & Frannie Tjader, Darin Miller, Phoebe
Alden, Jerry & Beth Trout, and quests Ray and Lynette Vlasak & Matt
Davis
Absent: Darrel
Rodekuhr
Part I, 2007 Annual Conference: Reference to Beth’s handout. Unless otherwise noted below,
Beth’s handout material was adopted.
There are references to Carter’s Jan 23rd
memo.
Florence
reported on 2 grants being prepared for the evening programs.
Moved, seconded and passed that
Florence apply
for a grant of $1250 from the Region II Arts Council for performances at
the concert.
M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field Grant for
$625 for a NCT Ballad to be written by Charlie Maquire. M/S/P that Florence prepare a NCTA Field
Grant for $625 in support of the performance of Charlie Maguire, with $200
to go toward his fee for composing a NCNST ballad.
Agreed to charge $5.00 for
admission for those not registered, $10.00 per family, that ticket good for
the Friday or Saturday evening programs, or both.
Jerry to check with Jennifer
for stipend for Barry Babcock.
Beth’s handout - Thursday
Airport shuttle – change
to Bemidji
6:00 PM Dinner – Beth to
confirm that Jennifer arranged for Native American food
Evening program time may change
to 7:00PM
Beth’s handout – Friday
8:00 AM day-long hike: Nelson Lake (DNR) Trail Head to Steamboat Pass, approx 7 miles.
Noted that trail from Nelson
Lake Trailhead to the NCT bordering Nelson Lake
needed to be reestablished before the convention. Harvey
to confirm with camp manager relative to trail location and
campground. MCC may be involved
through Harvey or Carter.
8;00 AM half-day hike: Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2,
#6. Hwy91 to Steamboat pass or
reverse. 4.7 miles (6 mile drive
between). BSU to 91 or Steamboat Pass
= 28 miles.
12:30 or 1:00PM Half-day hike: Itasca State Park. This hiking group will go the park
separately from the full day Itasca
outing. Hike leader and hiking route
not established.
Evening program – Florence reported that
Charlie Maquire and Barry Babcock will be “working together.”
Beth’s handout – Saturday
8:00 AM day long canoe ride
– Star Island Long Hike, see handout.
Harvey
to have pontoon backup in case of windy weather.
1:00 PM Half-day hike: Carter’s memo, page 2 of 2,
#4. Refuge Road to Nelson Lake (DNR)
Trail Head = 2.5 miles (3.5 mile drive between). BSU to hike start = 31.5 miles.
8:00 AM Half-day hike: See Carter’s Jan 23rd
memo, page 1 of 2, #2. Three Island Lake
County Park
– Turtle
River hike = 2 miles,
loops can be added to increase distance, rain may force this also. A talk on the history of this ski trail
would probably be available. BSU to
trail = 14 miles.
Darin to confirm history talk.
6:00PM Dinner – Debbie
Miller has arranged for Bemidji musicians, Luke and Amy Rutten,
" The Lonely Bog Stompers" to volunteer
for dinner music.
Beth’s handout – Sunday
Airport Shuttle – Bemidji
Pre and/or Post-Workshop
– Possible chain saw training or trail building – NCT Staff
responsibility
Remainder of meeting – Carter’s Meeting
Agenda
Laurentian Lakes
Chapter Progress Report.
Two organizational meetings
have been held. The charter has been
submitted and approved per Matt Davis.
Ray has 35-40 people on his roster but is not certain how many have
signed up as members. Clearwater County has been flagged and 5 or 6
miles in Becker have been flagged.
White Earth Indian Reservation officials must approve the
flagging. The trail is near the Laurentian Divide in Becker Co.
Boundary Location between the ITM and LL Chapters. M/S/P that the divide be at the point
where the Nicollet Tail intersects the Eagle Scout Trial in Itasca State Park. Both charters need to be corrected. Ray and Jerry will see that their
respective charters are changed.
Fred Szarka wants the charters to retain the language relative to
celebrating the trail in the Chip and Itasca State Park.
EAW – Matt and Harvey gave an update on the
requirements. It is important to get
the remaining trail flagged so the process can begin.
Nelson
Lake Kiosk. Florence
is preparing a field grant for the kiosk.
Harvey
is in communication with the Bass Lake Campground Manager relative to the
kiosk.
ITM Chapter Brochures.
Matt urged the ITM chapter go get a brochure published. We can apply for a field grant for this
purpose. The NCTA will supply the
map. It was reported that the
Northwest Foundation can assist in brochure publication. Phoebe volunteered to pursue this
project.
The Re-route. Matt
urged those in attendance who live in Oberstar’s district to contact
Oberstar. The handout and the
re-route button on the NCTA web site have talking points for the letter.
Signage. Matt
reviewed his signage proposal. Fred
Szarka has the ball for the State
Highway signs.
Phoebe reported she received a router with two alphabetic sets and
is willing to prepare the more rustic and local signs.
Calendar Fund Raiser.
Harvey
agreed to pursue more detail on this publicity/money raising possibility.
Chapter Fund Raising.
Alicia Hoffarth has challenged all
chapters to accept the challenge of raising $500 for the NCTA as the
Cheyenne River Valley Chapter has done.
This idea is to be discussed with the membership at its next
meeting.
Membership Drive.
Florence
passed out brochures to all in attendance and challenged all to convert the
brochure to a new membership.
Honoring Rod MacRae.
Ray is to check with Itasca
State Park to see if
we could put a plaque on the south entrance kiosk honoring Rod.
Student Conservation Association. Matt reported on his success in getting a
NPS grant approved that will result in 6 high school students and two paid
supervisors for _____ weeks in July.
Federal Highway Recreation Trail Grant. MCC efforts the past 4 years are a result
of this granting process. Matt is
preparing the grant this year. The
grant application is due at the end of February. We are not certain if we will have local
funds from Clearwater
and Becker counties. We have funding
lined up from Hubbard Co., the NPS and the NCTA. We expect a decision from Becker before
the grant application is due. Matt
reports that it is possible to apply with local funds pending. Some believe the concept of one in hand
vs. two in the bush is applicable. A
decision will be made by Matt, Carter, Ray and Jerry once we have final
word from Clearwater
and Becker counties.
Brower
Visitor Center
at ISP has offered NCT display space in the visitor center.
North Country Trail Association
Itasca Moraine Chapter
Quarterly Meeting – February 25,
2006
The Ranch House, Walker MN
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Past Secretary
Harvey Tjader
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In attendance: Don Schutte, Tom and Holly Somrak, Sue and Ken Keller, Jan
and Lee Yarger, Phoebe Alden, Carter and Florence Hedeen, Deb and Darin
Miller, Jerry and Beth Trout, Barb and Ken Zimmer, Frannie and Harvey
Tjader, Harold and Susan Cotant, Lynette and Ray Vlasak, Darrell Rodekuhr,
Deanna Johnson, Kent and Ashanti Hering.
President Jerry Trout called the meeting
to order after dinner. Don Schutte was
introduced as a member of the Bad Medicine community that has been active
in trail building and in the Lake Country Scenic Byway project. Tom
Somrak was introduced as Walker District Ranger for the Chippewa National
Forest.
Secretary Harvey Tjader read highlights
from the minutes from the last meeting.
Treasurer Darin Miller gave a treasurer
report. The chapter has 37 members.
Florence gave a report on One River Mississippi.
It consists of simultaneous programs in seven locations on the Mississippi River on June 24. We will be
involved in the program at Itasca
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