April 2024 Board Meeting
Att: John Garland, Mike Roman, Dan Dyla, Brandon Stanko, Jake Drews, John D Knight III, Marc Padin, Julie Abrahamian, Wade Robbins.
Minutes by Brandon Stanko
Finances
$5k donation received for Bloomer (Bloomer work (bridge) spent $430)
Deposit made at 423 Main for May 13 chapter meeting. Invite Oxford bike shop to present for XC race, need FB event, reach out to TC for attendance and presentation possibilities
Material mover idea brought up by Wade, 5-7k price tag, probably live at River Bends Garage
John Garland Motioned to Purchase sandwich board and chains for trail sight promotions. Brian LaVoie seconded. Motion passed 8/8
4/17 John to pursue
Trail Updates
Stony
Stony needs multiple traildays. Hoping to schedule ahead of time or have a reoccurring time like “first of saturday of the month”
Mike Pfiffer is the trail coordinator but won’t be scheduling them until he completes his boards in May. We will need to have some before then so hopefully Wade is available to schedule and we will need a Cramba rep to host.
4/17/24, had a trail day 4/13, was successful at leaf blowing beach, b line, and back 9
River Bends
Michael Roman to take over TC at River Bends park. Trail days will be announced as needed to focus on Robbin’s Ridge work. Volunteer and Cramba dollars will be used for that.
4/17/24 possible new features for Spring Hill from Wade
Bloomer
Bloomer will need to have trail signage installed (already purchased).
Wade might have green stickers for this
Swag for trail days
John Knight motioned for trail day shirts to give to volunteers. John Garland seconded.
8/8 present voted yes to purchase 100 shirts not to exceed 2000.
4/17/24 touched base no movement as of yet
CRPT has a new coordinator (Matt)
All other trails have no current updates.
Events
Spring chapter meeting and membership drive needs a lead to schedule date, location. May 13th and 423 Main, who to pursue membership?
June 30 will be the AOXC Race. Oxford Bike Shoppe is taking the lead with Fun Promotions. Waivers, Registration will be online. Sponsors, vendors, timing company, and more have been secured. Liquor license - all filled out. Brian LaVoie made motion to get license. John Garland seconded. 8/8 present voted yes.
September 28 is Shelden trails fest. CRAMBA will be a vendor. We will want a lead for that.
October 19 is MFO (project lead is Dan Dyla) Project in Basecamp with multiple threads. Invite vendors, Sponsorships (business), Volunteers, Route and more to be developed. BikeReg for Massive Fallout, free event with suggested donation? Merchandise: Long sleeve Shirts athletic fit $20 a shirt
Bike Patrol
Net 5 more patrollers from last year
One of biggest divisions in organization. Vito is looking for swag to commemorate their latest achievement award.
October 2023 Board Meeting
10/11/23 held hybrid in person/virtual called at 8:10 PM
In attendance:
Wade Robbins, Brian LaVoie, Marc Padin, John D Knight III, Daniel Dyla, Brandon Stanko, Michael Roman, Ed Olson, and (minutes by) John Garland.
Recap of Massive Fall Out:
Overall, a success, with 200 riders, great weather, and earned a nominal amount of money. Can improve on fundraising (50/50 etc), signage, online signup process, and vendor participation.
Recap of appearance at Shelden MTB Fest:
Also successful. The park estimates 1500 people involved. Looking forward to next year.
Bike Patrol played a key role at both events and deserve recognition.
Social media:
CRAMBA should advocate that all rules of our MOUs be followed regarding chainsaw use and unsanctioned work. We certainly welcome volunteers, however, need to respect land managers and their rules.
Merchandise:
More swag to be purchased. Need quotes for water bottles. Custom aluminum ball cups for ¡Ay Cramba! was also brought up.
Upcoming events:
12/3/23 Global Fat Bike Day at Bloomer Park (waiting for approval) Noon-3PM backwards signed laps and pizza.
2/3/24 (backup is 2/17/24) ¡Ay Cramba! It’s cold outside - fat bike festival @ River Bends Park
Financials:
CRAMBA has $40,177 in our account with no outstanding bills.
Trail updates:
Bald Mountain South looking to get approval on WIP grant for remodel of trails. A connection needs to be made from the Paint Creek Trail to Kern Rd, south of Clarkston Rd.
We will need CRAMBA to lead a volunteer build of a boardwalk through low lands.
Stony Creek Shelden Trails getting updated trail coordinator structure to better manage trail days and communications with the park.
Bloomer Park is wrapping up construction and CRAMBA has renewed an MOU with the Rochester Hills Parks and Natural Resources department and proposing developments to the trail. CRAMBA also has the intent to advocate for a cycling related space to replace the velodrome (slated for removal in the next year or two).
Elections of 2024 CRAMBA Board
Current Chair, Wade Robbins will step down due to term limits and the board thanks him for his dedication to our mission. Wade will continue to help in leadership and trail coordination, however he will no longer be on the board. Brian LaVoie will step down from position of vice-chair and remain a member at large.
Elections:
John Garland was nominated and seconded as the new Chair.
Daniel Dyla was nominated and seconded as the new Vice-chair.
Marc Padin will remain as treasurer.
The current secretary position is vacant and duties will be covered by board members collectively until filled.
Remaining members include: John D Knight III, Michael Roman, Brandon Stanko, Jen Chapman, Brian LaVoie, and Ed Olson.
3 seats are open currently.
Bylaws should be updated in the future to detail rules for virtual attendance.
Storage unit clean up should be organized.
August 2023 Board Meeting
Attendance: Wade Robbins, Brian LaVoie, Marc Padin, Daniel Dyla, John Knight III, Steve Vigneau, Brian McPherson, Brandon Stanko (virtual), Kim Dyla, Katie Kirtek, Andrew Freckelton, and John Garland.
Minutes by John Garland and edited by Dan Dyla
Meeting held Tuesday August 9th 2023
Finances
Just over $39,000 in account with all outstanding balances paid
Motion to approve $100 per trail day per month without prior authorization for volunteers passed unanimously
Trail Updates
Addison Oaks
A trail modification to remove bumps from the last downhill is completed. In the future they may be brought back with a bypass route.
Waiting on approval for trail days. Connector to Bald Mountain North still awaiting state approval.
Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain is still pursuing a WIP grant from the state for funding to be used in the South Unit. Bald Mountain is requesting CRAMBA assist with a boardwalk over a low area once a Paint Creek connector to Bald Mountain South unit is done. Property managers want to replace the Conklin connector by reopening a previous connector near the old sledding hill due to protected rattlesnake population. New connector may provide better access to the south unit.
Bloomer
Bloomer Park is currently closed to vehicle traffic through mid October. CRAMBA has submitted a trail report including current assessment and proposed development to the trail system, including MTB purpose built features and some new single track. We are waiting on approval from the director of Rochester Hills Parks. The International Velodrome at Bloomer Park is slated to be removed in the next two years, and CRAMBA will be working on a proposal for a pump track or skills park. This is preliminary, and other proposals will be submitted to Rochester Hills.
Stony Creek
Aaron Barla stepped down as trail coordinator and the board thanks him for his time and service. Looking for a new trail coordinator.
Trail day to focus on trimming back overgrowth planned for August 19th 2023 from 9AM to noon.
Membership
Membership numbers steady year over year. Slight increase from last year, but decrease from the previous year
Website Traffic (30 days)
Visits: 681 (+9.5% M/M)
Unique Visitors: 632 (+9% M/M)
Page Views: 1891 (+6.5% M/M)
Events
Stony Creek Trail trim day - 8/19/23 @ West Branch/Grom loop from 9 AM - Noon.
Beaver Dash Bash - 9/23/2023 @ Oakdale Trails from 8 AM - 2:30 PM. https://www.crank4acause.org/beaver-dash
Shelden Mountain Bike Fest - 9/30/23 @ Stony Creek West Branch parking lot from 3:00 PM -9:00 PM. https://www.metroparks.com/sheldenmtbfest/
Massive Fall Out 2023 - 10/1/23 @ Addison Oaks Trail’s Edge pavilion at 10:00 AM https://www.bikereg.com/massive-fallout-23
Other
Waiting on shirts purchased for board, trail coordinators, and volunteers. Still need to get quotes for koozies or other swag items.
Construction at Yates is supposed to wrap up by the end of August.
There is a road construction project on Orion Rd at Stoney Creek Rd. A roundabout will replace that intersection with Conklin Rd having a “T” intersection with Orion Rd. north of the roundabout. The construction should be finished in November. Both of these projects impact riders commuting between CRAMBA trails. CRAMBA encourages all riders to follow local rules, be safe, wear a helmet, use blinking lights, and avoid construction zones.
July 2023 Board Meeting
7/13/23 Board meeting. 7PM at KLM
Attendance: Wade Robbins, Jen Chapman, Marc Padin, John Garland (minutes by)
No votes due to 4 of 9 members at meeting.
Shelden Trails Fest updates
Looking for support for group rides and clinic leaders. Kevin Gorman suggested.
MFO23
Tasks assigned.
John G will: Set up Bike Reg, Signup Genius, send mailing list email, social media posts, ask trail coordinators to communicate to land managers, notify bike patrol, request SAG (select cycle worx), provide GPX files.
Wade will update any insurance needs.
Dan will update anything on Website.
Jen and Mike will update on KLM support and on-site repair person
The following tasks need volunteers:
*Aid station at Paint Creek and Kern/Clarkston
*membership/waivers/donations on-site at AO. Jen can possibly cover this if KLM tent and Cramba tent are next to each other.
*Get sponsorship or raffle items from any other shop or business.
*CRAMBA 50/50 volunteer (different than shop raffles)
*Set-Up (coffee, food, waivers)
*Post-ride party food
*Clean-up
Finance
$40,230 in account
Swag: need vote of approval. TC and Board members plus some extra “CRAMBA volunteer” shirts. Need sizes if approved.
Koozies, water bottles, stickers.
John G can order shirts and koozies from WolfDog Printing.
Trail updates
Stony Creek: looking to add skills area and have professional build. (Not volunteer)
Bloomer: lead TC may be leaving. Meeting with park, renewal of MOU and meeting for development of trails.
BMS waiting for requested WIP that could allocate $550k for new trails. Kevin Gorman working on this.
June 2023 Chapter Meeting
CRAMBA chapter meeting - 6/14/23
Stony Creek 6PM group ride and 7:30 meeting
About 25 members in attendance
Board in attendance: Mike Roman, Ed Olsen, Wade Robbins, Jen Chapman, Dan Dyla, Brian LaVoie, and John Garland
New CRAMBA Website
The CRAMBA board are proud to introduce the new cramba.org website! With simplified and improved navigation, updated content, and some new pages, we hope it will be a valuable resource for our community.
Refreshed look and feel
Using the CRAMBA blue our members already know and love, we’ve created a simpler and more modern design. With simplified navigation and better discoverability, it will be easier than ever for our members to use the website to discover group rides, learn about trail days and other volunteer opportunities, and find local mountain biking events.
New events page
Use the new events page to find out about local races, CRAMBA events, trail days, and more! Events do not need to be CRAMBA official events and we’re happy to highlight events in the area that promote mountain biking and support our local trails. If you would like your event listed on the events page, email board@cramba.org.
Updated trails pages
With updated and corrected content, images from our local riders, and an improved look and feel, we hope the new trail pages will be a valuable resource for our members. If you have a correction, idea, feedback, or images to share on the website, please email us at board@cramba.org.
More coming soon
Stay tuned as we update the new website with news, group rides, events, trail days, volunteer opportunities, and more! If you have an idea, correction, or just want to leave your feedback, we would love to hear from you at board@cramba.org.
May 2023 Board Meeting
Attendance: Dan Dyla, Brian LaVoie, Ed Olsen, Jen Chapman, Wade Robbins, Michael Roman
Minutes by Dan Dyla
Meeting held Wednesday May 17th 2023
Bald Mountain
Money from COVID-era trail improvement programs will not be allocated to Bald Mountain as previously discussed
Friendship Park
Official opening day attendance of around 60 people. Attendees had a good time and people enjoyed the trail
Considering changing trail direction on alternating days
Trail Building Tools
Motion to buy an electric chainsaw passed unanimously
CRPT Trail Coordinator
Jeremy to meet with Jacob Isaacson to discuss trail coordinator responsibilities
Chapter Meeting
Date: June 14th
Location: Stony Creek
Events
Chose Feb 3rd 2024 for Ay CRAMBA with Feb 17th as a backup date. Plans to be finalized in Basecamp
Discussed Chris Westerlund’s comment on Facebook asking why MFO and Shelden Trail Fest are not on the same day. Decided events conflict too much with each other. Many people spend the whole day at each event and having them on the same day would prevent that. Conversely, many people can’t spend the whole day at either event and that would mean they can’t attend both. Finally, the route may not include Stony this year.
Website Updates
New website ready to go live
Currently missing library files page
Decided to send the draft website to the trail coordinators so they could check the accuracy of their trail pages
Decided to include non-cramba events and group rides for anyone that reaches out and asks to be included on the website. This includes non-mountainbiking cycling groups if they want to be included such as gravel rides. Some of these groups have made donations to CRAMBA in the past and many CRAMBA members are in these groups.
Social Media
Discussed Kurt G’s Strava post in which he raised concerns about the official Strava group having many non-CRAMBA members. We discussed options, but decided policing who can and cannot be in the group is something we’re not going to do at this time.
April 2023 Board Meeting
Attendance: Dan Dyla, Marc Padin, Michael Roman, Wade Robbins, Jen Chapman, John Knight, John Garland
Minutes by John Garland edited by Dan Dyla
Friendship park
Friendship park is voted in as a CRAMBA trail with Mark Todd as TC. Decision was unanimous.
Clinton River Park Trail
Jacob Isaacson has expressed interest in being the trail coordinator for the Clinton River Park Trail
Meeting day
Brian LaVoie raised a motion in absentia to move the meeting day for board meetings from Thursday to Wednesday moving forward. The only objection was a possible conflict with the CRAMBA Wednesday Stony ride. The group agreed to find out if the ride is still happening before making a decision.
Website
Dan Dyla made a recommendation to use Squarespace as our website vendor. He showed a mockup of what a future site could look like in Squarespace. Cost was discussed briefly and a decision was made to vote on Basecamp later when cost was known.
Trail Coordinators
Clean up TC agreements and have them resign updated.
Finances
CRAMBA has $35879 in the bank.
$1326 spent on bike patrol/IMBA.
Received $2500 from IMBA for quarterly memberships
General Motors has made a $600 donation
$4400 paid for insurance
CRAMBA Merch
Discussed several merch options including shirts and beer coozies.
Shelden Trail Festival
Date set for September 30. There will be group rides, a photographer in the pines, and alcohol and shirts available for sale.
March 2023 Board Meeting
Attendance: Dan Dyla, Brian LaVoie, Ed Olsen, Michael Roman, Brandon Stanko, John Garland, john D Knight III
Meeting minutes by John Garland edited by Dan Dyla
Massive Fall Out
September 30 chosen as a tentative date
Looking at getting a liquor license for MFO
Newsletter
Motion passes to make a $1250 donation to MISCA
Addison Oaks and Stony Creek will be hosting MISCA races this year
Addison Oaks hosting Race #2 of the D&D Bicycles MiSCA Race Series the weekend of September 9-10
Stony Creek will host the MISCA State Championship the weekend of October 14-15
Swag
Discussed current stock of swag as well as printing new swag including stickers, water bottles, and possible swag for trail volunteers.
Trail Signage
Discussed adding signage to trailheads with CRAMBA membership information and a QR code for the website
Global Fatbike Day
Will need to find a new host for Global Fatbike day
January 2023 Board Meeting
In Attendance:
Wade Robbins
Brian LaVoie
Mike Roman
Brian McPherson
Dan Dyla
Brandon Stanko
Ed Olson
John D Knight III
John Garland (minutes by John Garland)
Brandon Stanko nominated to and approved to CRAMBA board.
Insurance being quoted (covered to 3/1/23)
Financials: $43,126.18 in account, Basecamp annual license is pending.
Clinton River Park Trails: walk through being done by land managers. We still need a Trail Coordinator for this trail.
Updates needed for newsletter and NSP Mountain Bike Patrol
Agenda items: Ay Cramba February 4, 2023. 12-4pm (back up date is 2/18/23)
Vendors:
KLM will be on hand with Demo fat bikes and other giveaways including Specialized RBX jacket, bibs, and Deep winter gloves.
Main Street Bicycles
Trek
Select Cycle Worx https://selectcycleworx.com/
CRAMBA merch giveaways, 50/50 raffle and more!
October 2022 Board Meeting
10/13 CRAMBA board meeting
7pm virtual
Attendance: Wade Robbins, Brian LaVoie, Ed Olson, Dan Dyla, Marc Padin, Michael Roman, John Knight, and John Garland (minutes recorded by John Garland)
Finance: 42175 in account with all major expenses paid.
IMBA quarterly received, expenses paid for PO Box, Storage Unit, MFO, and Bike Patrol. 300 from cash box in MFO and 435 from bikereg.
Membership is down, 548 in 2020, 484 in 2021, 364 ytd 2022.
Fall Events: Shelden trails fest was great turn out, weather was good and stony seemed interested in doing it maybe twice a year in 2023.
MFO was successful with about 100 riders and good, cool weather. A few riders completed the long 100 mile route! Feedback: AO food stop was “missed”. Many people offered to volunteer next year.
Board: Marc Padin will stay on as treasurer, John Garland will stay on as secretary, Wade Robbins will stay on as chair, Brian LaVoie will stay on as vice chair.
Members at large: Ed Olson, Michael Roman, John Knight, Daniel Dyla.
Thanks to Brian McPherson who has termed out for his years of service. Thanks to Steven Trecapelli who is stepping down.
We have 3 (maybe 4) openings on the board.
If you’re interested in joining us please email board@cramba.org for more information.
Plans for 2023: Website updates and easier ways to access social media.
Cramba Chapter meeting: Nov 9, 7pm. KLM Rochester.
Discussion of virtual chapter meeting as Poto chapter has had success with this.
AY Cramba – February 4, 2023 (back up 2/18) Michael Roman to lead event coordination.
Meeting adjourned at 7:53
August 2022 Board Meeting
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day- oct 1 – howl at moon sub event
AO 2023 – date/venue/format ideas?
Lift access possibilities being explored, how Cramba fits in: Bike patrol , references for trail building companies
58344k in bank
Outstanding checks 18k 528 = 39815k
Membership drive
MFO
Confirm pavilion
Klm involvement mike
Signing teams and other volunteers
100mile completion gets raffle?
Klm race team donation interested in Bald Mountain
Save the Date:
9/10 – Addison Oaks XC Race. Cancelled
9/24 – Lapeer Oakdale Trail Beaver Dash Event
https://www.crank4acause.org/beaver-dash
10/8 – Massive Fall Out. Multi-trail ride starting at Stony Creek Metropark west branch lot featuring 50k, 100k, and 100 mile routes. 8 AM gathering/breakfast, 9 AM group photo/mass start. Evening event TBD for all riders and Cramba members. BikeReg for t-shirts and swag soon.
Bike reg
Signup genius and volunteers needed list
MFO shirts
Gpx
July 2022 Board Meeting
Held online. In attendance: Wade Robbins, Brian LaVoie, Vito Manzella, Steve Trecapelli, and John Garland
National Bike Patrol jerseys and updates
AO updates
Board updates: one spot open
Membership drive
June 2022 Chapter Meeting
membership drive
54k in bank 18k to spend at RB
Events….
Howling at the moon, ride leaders
MFO – in works
Bike patrol – regional recognized
Any Oakland county park is class 1 e-bike allowed
Trails
AO Class 1 E-bikes now allowed
BM – WIP in processing
BMS getting an action plan for update
Bloomer – normal maintenance, class 1 E-bikes now allowed
CRPT – needs TC and attention. COMMUNITY TRAIL DAY?
Columbus
Holly Holdridge – trimmed
Oakdale – signage
PLRA – trimmed
RB – signage and features. Grand opening to come
Sanborn
SC – Bypass for jumpline
Woodsong
Friendship park LOPArksRec gonna add 2 small loops. Late OCT. Mark N suggested as TC
May 2022 Board Meeting minutes
CRAMBA’s May, 2022 Board Meeting was held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7 PM at River Bends Park, Spring Hill Trailhead.
The Meeting was called to order by Wade Robbins. Also in attendance Brian McPherson, Marc Padin, Michael Roman, Steven Trecapelli, El Olson, Steve Vigneau, Jeremy Verbeke, Roger Class, Erik Silvassy, Ron Arnot, Kevin Gorman, and John Garland. Minutes recorded by John Garland.
Chapter Meeting: will take place in June at Pontiac Lake with a group ride prior.
Cramba trail challenge is going on currently and registration is still open, register at https://www.bikereg.com/cramba-trail-challenge
https://www.facebook.com/Cramba-Trail-Challenge-108352268514621
https://www.strava.com/clubs/1041990
Cramba updates: BKXC gave Cramba three sets of grips to raffle off, winners notified via email.
Cramba paid the membership fees for the active members of the Cramba Bike Patrol. The Cramba Bike Patrol recently won the Eastern Michigan Region of the National Ski Patrol Oustanding Bike Patrol Award.
Cramba donated $1,250 to Misca in support of youth cycling.
Trails:
Addison Oaks: Trying to move forward on connector to BMN.
Bloomer Park: The bridge entrance to singletrack (flow flats, “gloomer” on Strava) from the railroad grade is submerged and should be avoided, a temporary entrance is flagged further south and will be signed appropriately soon.
Bald Mountain: North unit connector is complete. South unit has significant water issues still.
Holdridge: Working on relations with the DNR for facilities management.
River Bends is done trail building phase 2 of the Farside trail project and will complete more signage, features, and maintenance. Look for a Grand Opening sometime in July.
Sanborn - Cramba will support this new trail in Port Huron under development.
Stony Creek – Official Maps have been update, check the Our Trails menu above to access.
Trail days and trail maintenance: will be updated and announced here, and on FB pages. During the growth time, trail users are encouraged to help with trimming. Feel free to adopt a section of trail or initiate a trim with buddies, just mind the local park rules on PPE/Equipment etc. Please log any volunteer hours http://www.cramba.org/get-involved/report-volunteer-hours/ so we can keep track and display to our partners/land managers our volunteer hours.
Event updates: For a full list of events view save the date below or check in for calendar updates.
Addison Oaks Fall XC race is still set for 9/24. Timing is being negotiated currently
Howl at the Moon at Stony Creek Metro Park Shelden Trails will have scheduled times for themed rides and sessions.
Massive Fall Out 2022 will feature 3 route options. A link for volunteers will be updated shortly.
April Update!
Please join in the Cramba Trail Challenge taking place now until June 25.
CRAMBA Trail Challenge!!! Registration is now open: https://www.bikereg.com/cramba-trail-challenge Cost is $30 to cover the shirt, celebration at the end (6/25 @ Oakdale Lapeer) and help support our local trails. Please follow our Facebook page as we post more about group rides and other activities around this event. Get out there and ride! Our Facebook page to follow: https://www.facebook.com/Cramba-Trail-Challenge-108352268514621
Join the Strava club as well: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1041990
SAVE THE DATE:
June 25 - Cramba Trail Challenge celebration @ Oakdale Trail system in Lapeer
June Cramba Chapter Meeting - TBD
September 10 - Addison Oaks XC race
September 24 - Beaver Dash Bash @ Oakdale Trail system in Lapeer
October 1 - Howl at the Moon @ Stony Creek Metropark
October 8 - Massive Fall Out
March 2022 Board Meeting Minutes
CRAMBA’s March, 2022 Board Meeting was held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 8 PM virtually. The meeting was called to order by Brian Lavoie. Also in attendance: Wade Robbins, Marc Padin, Chris Westerlund, Michael Roman, Fran DiPietro, John Knight, Kevin Gorman, Steven Trecapelli, and John Garland. Minutes recorded by John Garland.
Motion passes to be a sponsor for MISCA.
Membership: 69 Renewals this year.
Discussion of a monthly email, Spring membership drive and other updates to our current system.
Trails: Trail day scheduled for 3/19 @ 9:30 AM to work on connector between BMN and AO, meet at Lake George entrance to Bald Mountain North.
Signage available/delivered to some newer trails in Cramba system, displaying the "Ride dirt not mud trails" messaging.
Events: Cramba continued discussions of events and has appointed lead roles to oversee the Massive Fall Out, Addison Oaks Fall Classic XC race, a Cramba Trail Challenge, and a Earth Day commute challenge. More info/details to be published soon. We will also be announcing a membership raffle of a few items! Stay tuned.
If you are interested in helping with an event, please contact us at board@cramba.org
February 2022 Board Meeting minutes
CRAMBA’s February, 2022 Board Meeting was held on Thursday, February 10th 2022 at 8 PM virtually. The meeting was called to order by Wade Robbins. Also in attendance: Marc Padin, Brian LaVoi, Michael Roman, Fran DiPietro, John Knight, Vito Manzella, Ed Olson, Roger Class, Josh McCreedy, Steven Trecapelli, and John Garland. Minutes recorded by John Garland.
Bike Patrol: 11 patrollers present at Ay Cramba festival. Awards banquet will happen this spring.
Membership: 46 people renewed/joined Cramba at Ay Cramba festival.
New Board Members: Steven Trecapelli. Cramba now has a full 12 person board.
Trails:
Bald Mountain is working on connection from North unit to Addison Oaks. Looking to complete theIr side by the end of March. Addison Oaks will need park manager approval of plans for their side still.
River Bends is still working on phase 2 of the Far side trail project and will complete more work in the spring. The new loop is about 4000ft. There will be a call to help with wood features and maybe metal fabricators in the future to complete the trail segment.
Stony Creek – Stony is reporting almost triple the amount of annual passes in 2021 from previous year, largely due to Shelden trails project.
Insurance: Renewed with same carrier as last year. This is our largest annual operating cost.
Events: Cramba has discussed many events for 2022. We are appointing a lead for each event and will be looking for members to help. Discussed was a trail head membership drive, Spring gravel event, Trail challenge (completing all Cramba trails in a timeframe), Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, Massive Fall Out, supporting Oakdale/Lapeer's Beaver Dash in September, and the Addison Oaks fall classic. If you are interested in helping with an event, please contact us at board@cramba.org
January 2022 Board Meeting minutes
CRAMBA’s January, 2022 Board Meeting was held on Thursday, January 13th 2022 at 8 PM virtually.
Meeting was called to order by Wade Robbins. Also in attendance: Brian McPherson, Marc Padin, Brian LaVoi, John Knight, Vito Manzella, Steve Vigneau, Jeremy Verbeke, Ed Olson, John Osgood, Peter McCreedy, Scott Waraniak, Kevin Gorman, and John Garland. Minutes recorded by John Garland.
¡Ay Cramba! It’s Cold Outside – Fat Bike Festival will be held February 5, 2022 (Backup date is February 19) from Noon-5 PM. Potluck style event, Bonfire, Membership renewal, demo bikes and more.
Bike Patrol requested budget for awards/appreciation dinner and IMBA dues for members of Bike Patrol who completed requirements. Motion passed.
Membership drive proposed as membership waned during pandemic.
New Board Members: Scott Waraniak and Ed Olson
Trails
There is a potential for a new trail in Imlay City. Further details will be available as the project moves forward.
Bald Mountain is working with State to connect South Unit to Paint Creek Trail. The connection from North unit to Addison Oaks has been approved but will need Addison Oaks approval next.
Oakdale Trails will be updating signage, kiosk, and possible changing and tool stations. Oakdale also purchased a groomer and will have a snow route.
River Bends is still working on phase 2 of the Far side trail project and will complete more work in the spring.
Stony Creek – Working on official map updates from Metroparks.
Woodsong County Park is about 90% done with about 3.5 miles of trail. Signage will be part of the next phase of work. Open year round and a 2-mile loop will be snowshoed for winter riding.