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August 2010 NEWSLETTER
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NEXT MEETING
The next Monthly meeting will be held on August 21, 2010 at
11 AM at the Richland Fire Dept.
PRESIDENT'S NOTE
As you should know by now, there are committees for all our functions. Such as Trail
details, Campground, Equipment repair, Benefit rides, Lawn work, etc.
You must do as instructed by the chairpersons of the committees. Not your way, their
way!!! These chairmen have been instructed by Brad and me, how we want things done!
Do not touch equipment until you see the chairman, or either, Brad or Me.!
Chairmen are:
Campground - Bert Cronk
Equipment Repair - Steve Crim
Benefit Rides - Mary Gaffey
Lawn work - Ed O'Niel
Trail bosses are listed in the newsletter.
President
Steve Cronk
CLUB NEWSLETTER
A newsletter raffle to help with this year's cost will continue this month.
We will sell 1000 tickets at $5. each. First prize will be $500. with four
other prizes of $100. each. The tickets are part of the May newsletter.
One of the newsletter pages will include three tickets. You don't have to
purchase all three, but if you would like to buy/sell the other two you are welcome
to do so. We hope all members will buy at least one ticket. All ticket
holders will be responsible for mailing in the stub and check for any tickets purchased.
The raffle drawing will be held at the Landowners Dinner on September 19, 2010.
Additional raffle tickets will be available at each meeting throughout the season
and at all Club events. The Chairperson for this raffle is Dorine Setter who
can be reached at 315-350-9609 with any questions.
Remember, if all members bought just one ticket the cost for printing and mailing
the newsletter would be covered for the year. We need your help to bring you
all the news you deserve.
WORK DETAILS
The Club's work details have been expanded to give all the opportunity to help out
on the trails or whatever the current project may be. Work details will originate
at our club property on 1939 Cty. Rte. 22, Altmar.
Below are listed the days and who you should contact if you would like to
work.
Monday - Todd Pfluger 298-3169 5:00 PM
Tuesday - Ron Blasczienski 529-0157 12 PM
Tuesday - Dave Gaffey 298- 5444 4 PM
Wednesday - Bob Eggerling 668-6672 9 AM
Wednesday - John McGrew 387-5415 5 PM
If you would like to volunteer for a work detail, call the leader for details about
the work detail that you would like to work on.
We need to work on all our trails!
IMPORTANT TRAIL INFO
The Nevermore Trail to Gantley Trail and BerthaMaeTrail leading to Route 104 are
now open. The Play Pen area WILL NOT be open at the request of the new landowner.
Please respect his wishes OR WE COULD LOSE THIS TRAIL!
The Yamaha Trail is now open. The trail from Drake's Crossing to the Yamaha
Trail has been slightly changed. After the cornfield you will see new signage
taking you off to the right to avoid a small stream. Please follow the signs.
The Dam Rd. Trail will be open on June 1st for the remaining
season.
OSWEGO COUNTY FAIR
CAR PARKING
Many thanks, to all the volunteers that gave of themselves each day at the fair
in the sweltering sun to help keep our club running by their diligence and hard
work. Also to all that donated money, food and drinks.
NYSORVA RAFFLE
This raffle has been a great fund raiser for our Club . For
each ticket we sell the Club receives $2.50 of the $5. cost. Again this year
we have been asked to participate in this raffle and hope that you all will take
tickets at the next meeting to sell. The raffle drawing is in October, 2010
with a give-away totaling well over $1000. You might even be lucky enough
to win this drawing and help the Club.
ATV PATROL
The ATV Patrol is set and presently out patrolling trails looking for violators
such as speeders, aggressive riders, lout exhaust, and non-club members on the trails.
Members need to follow all NYS Laws, and club rules at all times.
You can contact Brad Hilton at 298-3261 or Steve Cronk at 298-3312 with any information
of violators.
WORKERS DINNER
August 28th has been chosen for a Thank You Dinner to recognize all the
workers who have put in countless hours to make our riding fun and stress free and
keeping our trails in great shape.
The dinner will be held at You Guys Place in Altmar for all who have worked a minimum
of 20 hrs. at trail duties, club events, or fair parking. Such members may
also bring 1 guest.
Time to be announced at a later date.
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary to Frank and Jean
Shepard!
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President's News
Now is the time to start looking for sponsors for our Aug.7th memorial
ride in memory of Dave Leone. We have 10 stops. Having a stop sponsored by
your business is $100.00. Or a business sign put up on our fence for $50.00.
Please contact the president Steve Cronk @ 298 3312.
Attention!!!! Per the land owners request The Gaffey-Nevermore trail
Rt.
104-Austin Road
will be closed
Each year on September 1st; absolutely no one is to ride on it!.
At our July 17th meeting the 50-50 was $.70.00 won by Barry Moot!
Congratulations!
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A member made mention at our last meeting that there are 60 and 70 year old
people out there volunteering and they won't be here forever!
It certainly would be nice to see some new faces volunteering for anything that
needs doing. Let's give some of our other volunteers a break and do our part. It
takes team work to keep this club running so we can all enjoy the benefits.
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Please be careful to not tear up the trails. Let's keep our land owners satisfied
with our respect of their property!
If you see a land owner, please, tell them Thank You! For allowing us, to enjoy
riding on their property!
Correction: Cody Mattison was the banner holder at the Orwell old home days!