August 14, 2017
While summer is still holding on strong, UPSDA Board members have undertaken the rather huge job of implementing project management software. After reviewing three of the most popular software programs, Zoho Projects was selected. We are currently reviewing numerous Milestones (as Zoho labels them) and the Task Lists, Tasks, and Sub-tasks associated with completing the milestones. Examples of Milestones include start/finish, checkpoints, trail, musher registration, fundraising, officials and veterinarians, banquets, merchandise, and the always essential volunteers.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2017
The UPSDA board typically meets the second Wednesday of each month. August is unusual in that the meeting is a week later, on August 16th. Anyone interested in the sled dog races is invited to attend meetings. Approved minutes are posted on the UPSDA website. We thank the Holiday Inn in Marquette for providing us with meeting space. Meeting dates coming up in 2017 are: August 16, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. All meetings begin at 6:00 pm at the Holiday Inn of Marquette. Changes to the meeting date, time, or location will be posted on the website.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2017
We welcome Megan Barrett as the newest UPSDA Board member! Megan was appointed in July to a one-year term to fill the vacancy created when Ron Hewson resigned. Rons resignation came after he took a promotion at Vollwerth & Company last fall and in addition to having new work responsibilities, he moved from Gwinn to Lake Linden. Megan is enthusiastic about the sled dog races and has volunteered at Sand River road crossing and the Jack Pine 30. She is busy with her board orientation packet, getting ready to step into her new role as a board member at the August meeting.
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