Pagoda Pacer A.C. Monthly Membership Meeting
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Mohnton Fire Company
Steven Vida presided
Jennifer Pierdomenico recorded minutes
30 members in attendance
CALL TO ORDER at 7:01 pm
Minutes from the August meeting were accepted as posted.
NEW BUSINESS
Presentation on Neversink Trails
(representatives from BAMBA: Jude Mateo, Jeremy Haymaker, Todd Papich)
- Presented a summary of the work being done on Neversink Mountain trail systems and grants that they’ve applied for.
- In 2022 a trail study was done by International Biking Association and that was presented (also available on the BAMBI site under Trails and Preserve page).
- Fall 2024 file burnt 140 acres of the mountain and now presents an opportunity to rework/close/make new trails on the mountain.
- Group is out presenting for public awareness and looking for sponsors to help raise funds that will be matched by DCNR.
2025 Elections (Steve Vida)
Steve moved that: “the club shall conduct the 2025 election as follows:
- Matt Brophy shall administer the election online in a manner similar to 2024.
- Nominations shall be accepted until October 24.
- Voting shall occur online from Nov 3 to Nov 13 at 5pm.
- Results shall be announced at the November 13 membership meeting.”
Motion was adopted after debate.
Anyone that has been a member in good standing, for at least a year, is eligible to run. Let Matt know if anyone is interested in running (4 Directors and President are up for election).
REPORTS
Treasurer Report (Shaun Luther)
- Balance is $97,237 which is 91% of target.
- Blues Cruise, Oley CC, Kris Kringle income coming in
- Donation of ~$5K sent to BCCCA from 2024 Kris Kringle event
Run for the Ages (Blair Hogg)
- 164 Registered runners, 148 ran race and finished.
- 2026 race is returning to last Sunday of June and expect numbers to return to historical average.
- Net profit of ~$1.8K which will be split between club and Friends of Nolde Forest
MEETING ADJOURNED at 8:11 pm
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