Fall Newsletter

ELECTIONS & MEETINGS

Congratulations to all of the new officers and board members elected in March!  The following is a complete list of the 2010/2011 officers and board members:

Officers:

President                                              Greg Putney
Vice President                                       Larry Snyder
Secretary                                              Jim Lesinski
Treasurer                                              Paul Rowe

Directors & Term Duration:

2010-2013                                           Tim Rickettson
2010-2013                                           Lynn Seeger
2010-2013                                           Rich Groh
2010-2013                                           Mike O'Dell
2009-2012                                           Dave Staebell
2008-2011                                           Jamie Dynarski
2008-2011                                           Steve Sikora

TRAIL NEWS

It is important that all members actively participate in meetings, trail work, and club activities in order to keep our club strong.  It is imperative that more members become involved with maintaining and signing trails to keep them open and safe.  Unfortunately, without more volunteers, we will be forced to close trails.

There are several small projects that are planned and need to be coordinated before deer season starts.  In order to complete these projects, work parties will be starting in September.  Dates and locations will be posted on the website.

Trail captains must inspect their trails and determine what work needs to be done to get them ready for this season.  Please have this done ASAP, especially in deer hunting sensitive areas.  We will be contacting all trail captains no later than September 12th to get their list of trail work and signs needed.   If you are interested in becoming a trail captain, contact Larry Snyder at 537-9172.

 

FUNDRAISING

We have new applications for kiosk sign sponsors.  There is space for 22 sponsors on all 10 kiosk signs, which are located at all major intersections in our trail system.  We are currently looking for more sponsors to fill the 22 spots.  This is one of our major fundraisers and it provides excellent advertising for local businesses.

Registration renewals have been sent out by the state.  A membership application is enclosed with this newsletter.  Please complete the application and return it to the address listed on the form.  You may also drop it off at Ken's Service, Pioneer Motorsports, The Valley, or the Holland Willows.  You can also complete the form online by visiting our website and clicking on the membership link.

 

OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST

The website has had a makeover!  Check it out and let us know what you think!

The club also has a facebook page.  Click the facebook link on our website, or search for Holland Sno-Rascals and become a fan!  Feel free to post questions, comments, or snowmobiling pictures on our wall.

Sno-Rascals clothing is available for purchase during the general meetings.  Pictures will be coming soon on our website.  Is anyone interested in becoming a model?

The Big East Snowmobile Show is coming to Syracuse, NY October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.  Check out their website for details.

 

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTS

Before we know it, the snow will be flying and another season will be upon us.  We are excited to start this season with all new officers and several new board members.  We would like to see as many members as possible at the upcoming meetings.  The club is not just about completing trail work.  It is also a great opportunity to meet friends, neighbors, and other members of the community with a common interest.  Snowmobiling is a fun family sport and we would like to carry that over into the meetings and activities as well.

In an effort to become more family-friendly, we will be planning a kid's ride and several trail-side cookouts throughout the season.  If anyone is interested in helping, please contact Greg at 713-2641.

We are looking forward to the upcoming season and hope to see many of you at the meetings!