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Talk Around the Campfire
Items and Topics that are still in the planning or may be
considered by the membership in the future
Time often does not allow everything to be brought up at our
general or board of directors meeting. Some items are mentioned just to
think about before they are brought up at a meeting for any action. This
page will deal with such items and offer the opportunity for comments,
suggestions, and solutions.
Comments and Feedback
New Oil Tanks (10-09)
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Last year we lost we lost heat to the
building because of a sediment like buildup in both of our oil tanks.
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The tanks have been in the building since the
1960's.
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It is felt that the tanks may need to be
changed as they are nearing their life expectancy.
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Building and Grounds Chairman, Kent Taber is
pursuing the matter.
Pavilion Cooler (07-09)
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It is old and will eventually need replacing
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It is used only a few times a year.
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When it starts the voltage drops to 97vac at
the pavilion.
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A new cooler can cost in access of $3,500, we
do not have the use to support spending that much.
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A replacement might be available through a soda
or beer company at a reasonable price Feel free to check this out as
others are.
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Another alternative and my favorite (C Parker)
is to get a small enclosed utility trailer and build a cooler/ freezer. Have
it built to run off electricity, so house power or a generator (6,000 watt)
could be used. We have a member that has built a couple of the coolers /
freezers. Using new parts cost estimate $3,000 - $4,000. With used
parts cost would be cheaper. Advantages; it is portable, could be
used at pavilion, clubhouse, and on leased lands. The unit could be used
by membership for family picnics, parties. Unit could be used by various
organizations such as boy scouts, fire departments, and other charitable
organizations. Unit could be rented to for profit organizations.
It would be used more than three or four times a year. We could even
promote the MRC and or sporting issues by putting signs on the unit.
Comments and suggestion (see comments and
feedback above)
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Pole Barn Heaving (07-09)
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Part of two sides of the building have heaved
in the past years.
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Corrective measures have not corrected the
problem (French Drain)
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Floor has also cracked
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How to stop further Damage
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I do not see the floor as an immediate problem
as long as it does not get worse (CP)
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Heating the building to prevent frost is not
feasible. (AP)
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Would cutting the poles on the sides that are
heaving allow that side(s) to lower to the proper level (many)
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Is the problem caused by lack of weight
allowing to be lifted by frost?
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Would putting insulation below ground around
the building, out 10ft keep the ground from freezing near the building and
keep the building from heaving. (below 4 ft the earths temperature stays well
above freezing) (CP)
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1994 100 Year Anniversary Year Book (7-09)
A couple of weeks ago
I got a call from a Gary Allen who's great uncle, Leslie Harris was a member of the
Mad River Club before his death in 1975. In fact he died of a heart
attacked while on his way to a Mad River Club Meeting. He asked if we had
any information about his membership, I checked the anniversary yearbook
and found that he was President of the Club from 1950 - 1959. I believe
but have not been able to verify it yet that he also was active with the Oswego
County Federation. There are two pictures of him at the club house. One
has him sitting on a stump in the woods with gun in hand. The other is a
group picture with him in it. I hope to meet with Gary in the Future to
learn more about his great Uncle Leslie Harris.
All this got me to thinking about the value of the 1994
Anniversary Year Book. Copies are becoming hard to come by. I would like
to see about getting a copy of the book put on a computer PDF file. This
would allow for a better copy to be kept and excerpts to be printed if
necessary. Articles form book could also be used easily for future books.
Comments and suggestion (see comments and
feedback above)
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