FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Greg Fangel
Minnesota Nordic Ski Association
(651) 770-9381
[email protected]
July 1, 2001
Minnesota Nordic Ski Association Announces Important Meeting
The Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA) will hold its second meeting on
July 9, 2001 in Brainerd, MN. MNSA was recently formed to promote and
advance the sport of cross-country skiing in Minnesota. MNSA will be working
with established Minnesota cross country ski clubs, resorts, businesses,
retailers, organizations and individuals to achieve its goals. The meeting
on the 9th will include the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Trails and Waterways. This meeting is considered important for the further
development of funding for cross country ski trails in Minnesota. Interested
cross-country skiers are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP to Greg Fangel,
651/770-9381 or [email protected]. More information on MNSA is located at
www.mnnordicski.org
MNSA MEETING
JULY 9TH, 2001
SAWMILL INN RESTAURANT
BRAINERD, MN
AGENDA
9:00 - 11:00AM Minnesota Nordic Ski Association (MNSA) meeting.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. DISCUSS/APPROVE:
A. Membership categories.
B. Board Structure
C. By-Laws
D. Other matters
11:00 - 3:00AM Meeting with the Minnesota DNR Trails and Waterways.
1. INTRODUCTIONS
2. T&W - MNSA RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
A. Sharing of organizational purpose / structure of MNSA with DNR
B. Discussion - future working relationship parameters between MNSA and T&W.
C. Update on hiring non-motorized advocate employee.
3. GRANT-IN-AID ISSUES
A. Short term
1. Update of current financial status -
2. Recommendations for 2001- 2002 GIA cycle-
3. Relationship building with DNR enforcement - ski pass enforcement
4. T&W taking over forestry trails - funding implications
B. Long term
1. Statewide inventory / collection of ski trail data- Process to
accomplish -Roles and Responsibilities MNSA and T&W
C. Allowable costs update/revision
D. Time line issues on receiving annual grants
E. Possible future allocations for enforcement
4. ELS ISSUES
A. Promotion / marketing of ski pass and state trails system
5. ADDITIONAL FUNDING SOURCES
A. LCRM
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