I would like to thank all those members in attendance of our first annual “Meeting of the Members” held at Mexxi’s on April 12th.The results of our vote to amend the Bylaws adjusting the number of first term Directors from 2 to 5 having a 3 year term was unanimous.
I would also like to welcome Brian Hunt as our newest Director.After accepting the impromptu nomination with the subsequent unanimous vote of yes by the attending members, he graciously accepted to fill the vacant seat. Our club will benefit immensely from Brian’s enthusiasm and wisdom.
I would also like to announce the change in the club’s “Treasurer”.Tony Cerrone has held this post from the onset.The club owes Tony as special thanks.He was instrumental in creating the current online payment system for merchandise ordering and in ordering the club’s merchandise.His resignation was accepted by the BOD and Chuck Mobraten (DesertCrawler) stepped up to the plate to become our new Treasurer. Tony will continue to hold his position with the club as a Director.
As for the Club’s present direction, we have a promising start to a great year as evidenced by a busy calendar of events.Remember to Tread Lightly and work to keep all four wheels down.
Travel back in time along the Alleghany Trail. Trail is rated a 4 (on a 1 easy to 10 extreme scale).
The trip should be suitable for stock Land Rovers with some careful driving and spotting, all terrain or better tires recommended. Depending upon the weather leading up to and during the trip possible to run into some snow on the trail due to the elevation range of 2000' to 6000'
The first mining camp in the area Smiths Flat opened in 1851. The trail follows a section of narrow wagon road from Nevada City to Alleghany. The trail was completed in 1913. We will traverse sections of trail supported by stone walls built by Italian stonemasons. Overall the trail is a little over 30 miles in length and very scenic.
