Founders & Life Achievement Members

D23 Lifetime Achievement Award Criteria & Recognition

Requirements

·       30 Years as a D23 Member

·       15 Years Serving the District/Sport

·       Minimum age of 50

·       Made a contribution(s) of particular significance

·       The nominations need to be submitted on or by September 15 of that year

·       Nomination must be approved by a Board Officer

·       Of the nominations, the terms are voted in by the Board at the November meeting

Recognition

·       Announced at Annual Meeting

·       Presented at the appropriate banquet (Off-Road, Hill Climb, Flat Track, MX/Quad MX)

·       Receives special, personalized award

·       Receives Lifetime Achievement card that allows free entry into events

·       Added to the Lifetime Achievement Members area of the website

Terms (committee approved)

·       A minimum of zero to a maximum of 2 awards per year

Celebrating Floyd’s Life

By: D23 Chairman Mike Quinn

 On August 15th  members of his family, D23 and the Norsemen MC celebrated the life of Floyd Martineau at the Stompin’ Grounds in Akeley MN. Following a ceremony at the start finish area of the Akeley Enduro we proceeded to the Martineau Trailhead to inter his ashes at one of the most important places in his life.

Most of you didn’t know Floyd so in his memory I will recap a little of his life. Floyd joined the Norsemen MC in its early days. He became a key member of the club. He dedicated his life to off road riding in those early days. Few people know how many hours, days, and weeks that Floyd spent cutting in trail and establishing the trail used for Akeley Enduros. This trail system is now named after him. Floyd was also an integral part of the Norsemen club establishing, maintaining and refurbishing the Cambridge MX track. In the early 70’s MX was new to Minnesota and the Cambridge track was the biggest baddest track in the state. As an organization we owe Floyd a debt that is impossible to repay. His work for all of us as riders and racers, the hours living in his van in the woods, the hours spent working with the DNR to achieve the first state recognized trial in the state is an immense accomplishment. Check out some of the photos included and say a thank you to Floyd’s spirit. I know most people do not care much for history but it is important to recognize the people that have worked to build  D23 ARMCA. Bottom line we would not be here and enjoying our sport without the hard work, effort, and unending dedication of people like Floyd. His legacy is the Martineau Trail  System just north of Akeley, a legacy that is one of kind. Godspeed Floyd.

This marble plaque is now hanging under the DNR sign at the Martineau Trailhead. The picture etched into it includes not only Floyd but also some of the people that founded our district.

Big Thanks to Rex Greenwald for putting this tribute together

Some of the many people on hand to celebrate the life of Floyd Martineau

How many people could have cut in and laid out this much trial. Floyd had some help but most of this is the work of that one super dedicated member. 100 + miles.

Members of Floyds family attending the tribute. Seen here gathered at the trailhead where the marble plaque in now on display. Stop in and see it. Hiway 64 just north of Akeley

A few of the people that knew Floyd well and spent time with him. In particular Floyd and John Martin spent many hours together on the road while Floyd drove around the country with John in the days of the National Hare Scrambles and National Enduro Series

From the left Rex Greenwald, Mike Larson of Larson Cycle, Mike Quinn D 23, Greta and John Martin all of whom spent many hours with Floyd. We miss him as does all of D 23.

What an incredible honor for the man that was the key factor in this trail system.

 Pay a visit to this trailhead and pay your respects to a true dedicated volunteer and great guy. While you are there thank him for all he did for us.