Friends of Haw Ridge

                        1 Board of Directors Meeting



Minutes from March 25, 2002:



*New Trail Map:  A big THANK YOU to Chris Pyle who painstakingly created an
awesome new Haw Ridge trail and topo map!  Last week, Chris, Steve White,
and Joanne Grimes installed the large laminated map behind Plexiglas on the
kiosk.  Chris also made trail maps for the local bike shops.  Boyd and the
LDC have keys for the kiosk.



*New Trails / Jumps:  A written statement from Josh Collins and the City of
Oak Ridge to be posted at the kiosk will remind park users that no new
trails or man-made obstacles (jumps, ramps, etc.) are to be built without
their consent.



*Funds:  Joanne reported the F.O.H.R. currently has $1375.00 in the bank.
This amount does not reflect a $500.00 grant from the Scripps Howard
Foundation awarded to F.O.H.R. on behalf of Jimi Flynt's volunteer work.



*501c-3 Status:  Joanne contacted attorney Rocky McClamroch last week and
was told he would review the by-laws this week.  Joanne will follow up with
him.



*Trail Work / Shoreline Clean-up Day:  Saturday, April 6th  9:30am - 2pm

Our second annual shoreline clean-up event is in conjuction with the River
Rescue program.  Boyd Evans will get trash bags and gloves, donated by
Ijams & TVA, dropped off at the LDC on Friday.  Joanne is calling Josh
about using the city's walkie-talkies and release forms.   Jimi will pick
up lunch supplies.  Boyd and Curtis Travis will create a master list and
maps for volunteer assignments.  Randall Hampson will try to secure a
community service crew.  The areas that need attention are:

      -Pick up trash along the peninsula shoreline (near the parking lot).

-Pick up trash along Old Edgemoor Road and the entrance to soccer and
Saddle (Randall's crew).

-Pick up trash along the shoreline (near Kaboom).

-Remove tree from Soccer Trail.

-Remove tree from Five Points.



*Triathlon: Sunday, April 28

Joanne is handling the logistics.  The race course maps will be posted on
the kiosk.  The course will be marked Saturday, prior to the race.
F.O.H.R. will provide course marshals.



*Trail Status:  Other trails that attention:

      -Isthmus - section between lake and pond is eroding.  Needs fixing.

      -East Shore near the silo - need concrete culverts to divert water.

      -East Shore / Rachel's Landing - dangerous, steep drop-off into the
      lake needs immediate attention.  One suggestion is benching in the
      trail.

      -Twister - need to replace washboards.

      -Log Bridge off Red Hill - needs fixing.

      -Red Hill - needs waterbreaks and rubber belting.  Mark Patterson
will look into renting a bobcat.




*T-Shirts:  Discussed ordering more F.O.H.R. short sleeve t-shirts.  Kent
Bailey suggested using Common Threads in Maryville.



*Publicity:  Will distribute trail maps and brochures to area health clubs
and fitness centers.



*IMBA Insurance:  Jimi will look into getting IMBA insurance for F.O.H.R.
workdays and events.



*Norba / Torbar Cross Country Race:  June or July 2002

The LDC and Highland Adventures will put the race on, with help from the
F.O.H.R.  Kent and Mark Patterson will work on the race course.  Will need
to schedule a trail work day one weekend prior to the race.



*Next Meeting:  Monday, April 8 @ 8pm - Ride @ 6pm before the meeting!
Will elect officers.