Stan Guzik of Columbia Heights, Minn. (a Minneapolis suburb) was the winner of a 280 TXT Pro Gas Gas that was given away in a raffle at the Spirit Mountain World Round held June 4 and 5, 2005 in Duluth, Minn. (Click photo to enlarge.)
The trials bike was donated by Gas Gas USA, the national distributor of Gas Gas motorcycles and a longtime supporter of the Spirit Mountain grand prix events.
WHO: All current UMTA club members and their guests.
WHAT: Season championship awards for all classes.
WHERE: Joseph’s Grill (Mapquest link) 140 South Wabasha St. Paul, MN 55107 651-222-2435
COST:
-Free to UMTA Individual Members & Family Memberships
-$15.00 per person (same as last year) for guests.
WHEN: Sunday, November 20, 2005
4:00-5:30 pm Board Meeting
5:30-6:00 pm Social
6:00 pm DinnerAwards and door prizes follow dinner.
4:00 PM
Board Meeting Agenda:
-Elections: We do have a few positions that are currently open and will need to be filled according to the UMTA charter or the AMA charter. Here is a list of board positions and the people currently performing those duties:
President-Mike Hendrickson
Vice President-Ben Winterer
Secretary-
Treasurer-Gordy Boggie
Legislative Officer-Kevin Johansen
Referee-Jim Winterer
Insurance Communications Officer-Brenda Peterson
Webmaster-
Member at large (We will require one more member at large due to a vacancy)
Six required:
Al Gohlike
Bear
Steve Ahlers
Brad Villand
Steve Kirschner (Who also performs the duty of keeping the season championship points in order)
We will need to elect / re-elect all officers. Anybody interested in running for office should attend the Board meeting to declare their intention. If we have two or more people interested in a position we will need to hold a vote during the banquet, if the positions are uncontested we can vote during the business meeting.
-Club Dues: We will discuss the merits of raising membership fees.
-AHRMA: We are on the AHRMA schedule to host an event in 2006.
-Start Times: An issue that has been a topic of much discussion. We will open the floor to discussion.
-Documents: We have updated the Constitution & Articles of the UMTA as well as making a few clarifications in the Handbook.
-Arkansas: Should we open a new trials riding area for an event in 2006?
5:30 PM
Social Hour: Trials Master sign-up for 2006 events. No Trials Master, No event.
Cash Bar, Unlimited Free Soft Drinks, and Lively Conversation.
6:00 PM
Dinner: We have selected a menu that includes: Beef Bourguignon – Served with peppers and onions and rice pilaf. and Camper’s Walleye – combined with calico rice and dried cranberry-pecan butter, garlic mashed potatos, salad and bread.
Awards: Celebrate the accomplishments of your fellow competitors.
Door prizes: We will have many door prizes generously provided by Montessa USA, Sherco Rider, The Bike Shed and Scorpa.
SEE YOU THERE!!!!
See the Results Page for final year-end standings as of last weekend’s Storm’s Ranch event.
Ed Hofstrand wrote this letter to all UMTA members. Click the images to enlarge:
David just received this trophy in the mail from the AMA/NATC for finnishing first overall in the Sportsman Class for 2005.
We did not anticipate this trophy this year and it was a special treat for us as a family and we wanted to acknowledge your part in this and share it with you.
I would like to thank the UMTA club and the members who made this possible for David. It would not have been possible for this to happen had it not been for the competitive atmosphere and encouragement that you all have provided David over the years. Those who have ridden with him in the different classes from Youth through Champ have spurred him on, encouraged him and helped him have such a great year. As his Dad, I for one appreciate the club and what it has afforded us for a family sport that we have all enjoyed and continue to enjoy.
From all of us, thank you! You are a part of helping David realize his dreams and aspiration in this sport.
Competition in the expert class has taken a turn for the worse, IMHO. Gordon Boggie took third at Theilman in Aug. and then a 1st at Faribault last week. Click photos to enlarge.
Left photo podium at the Aug. Theilman event: 1st: Rick Condon, 2nd Jim Altemus; 3rd Gordy Boggie.
Right photo podium at the Oct. Faribault event: 1st Gordy Boggie, 2nd Randy Kimmick, 3rd me.
See the Results Page for recent events and current standings as of last weekend’s Faribault event.
Three new albums in the photo gallery:
From el presidente Mike Hendrickson:
Good News, we will be able to ride our year ending event at Storm’s Ranch! Jean Gohlike spoke with the Storms yesterday and found that we are still welcome until further notice. We will continue to ride there as though each event is the last. Please remember to thank the Storms when you see them, I think we all enjoy the events there.
See the Results Page for recent events and current standings as of last weekend’s Theilman event.
Two beautiful days of riding and some very close scores made the second annual Gilbert Two Day an event to remember. Congratulations to Trialsmaster Gordy Boggie and his crew for setting up a great group of sections. Those who missed this year should be sure to make time in their schedule next year. The DNR and the City Of Gilbert are eager to have us back next year and we will be able to coordinate with them to make it bigger and better each year. Additionally, Randy Kimmick will be creating a large UMTA plaque that will hang in the DNR headquarters at the OHV Park. Annually we will attach a brass plate bearing the winners names in each class. I know it is a long drive for many of the club members but I believe this event may become a UMTA signature event. For Gilbert results and current standings…
Stan Guzik of Columbia Heights, Minn. (a Minneapolis suburb) was the winner of a 280 TXT Pro Gas Gas that was given away in a raffle at the Spirit Mountain World Round held June 4 and 5, 2005 in Duluth, Minn. (Click photo to enlarge.)
