Club trip to Lowville, NY – Ridgeview Lodge is March 1st – 3rd!!
The NYSSA Annual Forum will be held April 19th –21st in Lake Placid, NY. There are some interesting seminars and events for the 3 day event (see this PDF file for info. Any club member interested in attending the Forum, please let us know at the February meeting.
Each year NYSSA awards 2 scholarships - the Norris Brusoe and the Joan Vriessen Scholarship each one is for $500. Then the top 5 applications from those will be sent to the NEC Scholarship Committee where they will compete against applications from Northeast States for two (2) $1,000 scholarships. The parents or the student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1st. Check the NYSSA Online Magazine for the scholarship application. I will have one or two at the February meeting; however, if you need a printed copy, call (845-778-4379) or email me. The applications must be received by March 1, 2013.
I’ve had a few people ask about a Snowmobile Safety Class and although our Club won’t be having one until the Fall, Rock Tavern Club has one scheduled for February 23rd at the Wallkill Fire House. Please call Sue Heinzelman to register at 845-895-2756.
Although the Club Trip to the Beeches was cancelled due to lack of snow/warm temperatures, several club members took a chance and still went riding. The Tug Hill trails were better than expected with some water hazards but everyone had a great time. We always pull together as a group and make it “home” safely – and Yes! There is a story!!! Thank you to everyone that rode including our 2 “adopted members” from PA! Did anyone get their names?
See you at the meeting!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
January 2013
Dear Members:
Happy New Year!! We had 26 members at our December meeting. I haven’t had a chance to determine how many attended the Christmas Party but it had to be at least 100. A big Thank you to everyone who cooked, cleaned and donated an item for the auction. If you have pictures from the party, please forward them to me so we can get them on the website or the club Facebook page.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 9th at the Catholic War Veterans’ on Center Street in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Membership renewals and new memberships will be accepted. If you have not renewed yet, this will be your last newsletter.
NYSSA Super Raffle Tickets are still available. These tickets only cost $5 each and there are too many prizes to list. This raffle is also a fund raiser for our club. Please pick some up at the January meeting from Pearl Buckridge.
The club’s Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for $5 each and the more sold, the bigger the cash prizes. Grab some from Jane Oomen at the meeting too. This drawing will be held at our club meeting in April.
The trip to the Beeches is fast approaching; February 1st – 3rd. Rooms are being held until January 15th. Call for a reservation: 315-336-1775. A buffet dinner is reserved for Saturday night. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child (I have to confirm that child rate), with the club picking up the additional cost per person. If you haven’t contacted me already that you will be attending, please do so by the January 9th meeting. We need a definite head-count for the dinner.
Don’t forget the trip to the Ridgeview Lodge scheduled for March 1st-3rd. Make those reservations now - 315-376-2252.
I’ve updated the For Sale List (no new additions yet) – I will have a hard copy at the January meeting.
Applications are currently being accepted for two (2) $500 Scholarships. Only members of NYSSA as of January 1, 2013 are eligible for the Norris Brusoe and for the Joan Vriessen Scholarships. The top 5 applications will be sent to the NEC Scholarship Committee where they will compete against applications from Northeast States for two (2) $1,000 scholarships. Only one application is needed for both scholarships. See page 8 of the December NYSSA magazine or grab a copy from me at the meeting. Submission deadline is March 1st.
Lori Pinckney
Secretary
December 2012
Dear Members:
We had 33 members at our November meeting. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, December 12th at the Catholic War Veterans at 7:30pm.
The Club participated in the Pine Bush Country Christmas event on Dec 1st. Some photos are posted on the Club Facebook page; if anyone has additional pictures, please send them to me. Thank you to everyone that volunteered!!
The annual Christmas party will be on December 15th starting at 5pm at the Shawangunk Fire House at 2150 Bruynswick Rd in Wallkill, NY. Please note that you must have already renewed your club membership to attend the party.
The menu includes: turkey, roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, baked macaroni & cheese corn & green beans. All attendees are asked to bring an appetizer and or a dessert. Soda/non alcoholic beverage will be provided, otherwise bring your own. If you plan on attending the party, please RSVP by Dec 9th to me via email or phone 778-4379 / 914-213-1660 with the number of people in your party and an idea of what you would like to bring.
We will be having an auction at the Christmas party following the meal. If anyone has something to donate for the auction, it’ll be greatly appreciated. Recommended items to donate include: Christmas/Winter/Snowmobile themed or home-baked goods.
Please note that Santa Claus is scheduled to stop by during the party. He is expected to give each child up to age 10 a small gift, so please bring your cameras.
In addition, there will also be a grab-bag for the kids. Parents, if you would like your child to participate in the grab-bag, please bring a wrapped gift labeled “boy”, “girl” or “either”; if you bring a grab bag present, you will get a grab bag present.
The club will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
NYSSA/Onondaga Super Raffle and Club 50/50 Raffle tickets are still available. These are both great fund-raisers for the club. See Pearl or Jane to get some.
The first Club trip will be to the Beeches in Rome, NY for February 1st -3rd. They have a “Snowmobile Special” of $79.95 per night (+ taxes) and it includes a small breakfast menu, full menu is available for an additional cost. Phone # is 800-765-7251 to make your reservation. Make sure you tell them you are with our Club! A full buffet dinner at the Beeches restaurant is set for Saturday night, at a cost of $10 per member. The second trip will be to the Ridgeview Lodge in Lowville for March 1st – 3rd. Rooms are $80 per night + tax and they have an expanded continental breakfast. Phone # is 315-376-2252 to make your reservation; make sure you tell them you are with the Club!
Some other trip ideas: Feb 8, 9 &10 – Headwaters Motor Lodge in Boonville – weekend of Boonville Snow Festival – lots of activities!
Feb 15, 16, & 17 – The Edge Hotel in Lyons Falls – weekend of Brantingham Winter Fest – lots of activities
Upcoming Event: December 7th – 9th is the 36th Annual Snodeo Weekend in Old Forge, NY. This is a free event with free parking, free admission and free shuttle buses. I think SkiDoo is the only manufacturer providing demo rides, weather permitting but the other manufacturers will be there with their 2013 models. There is a vintage sled show as well kitty-cat races and raffles. Check out the website for more information http://visitmyadirondacks.com/snodeo.html.
Any questions or concerns, please contact me. See you at the Meeting then the Christmas Party!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
November 2012
Dear Members:
We had 37 members at our October meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30pm.
We will be collecting canned/non perishable goods at the November meeting for Thanksgiving baskets for local families. Please donate; this is a very good cause.
We had 18 members volunteer for Fall Adopt-A-Highway clean-up. Thanks to everyone who helped!
There are 2 Club Trips planned for the upcoming season. The first trip will be to The Beeches in Rome, NY for February 1st -3rd. They have a “Snowmobile Special” of $79.95 per night (+ taxes) and it includes a small breakfast menu, full menu is available for an additional cost. Phone # is 800-765-7251 to make your reservation. Make sure you tell them you are with our Club! A full buffet dinner at the Beeches restaurant is set for Saturday night. More details will be available at the meeting.
The second trip will be to the Ridgeview Lodge in Lowville for March 1st – 3rd. Rooms are $80 per night + tax and they have an expanded continental breakfast. Phone # is 315-376-2252 to make your reservation; make sure you tell them you are with the Club! Additional details will be available at the meeting.
There are a few other group trips which will be discussed too.
The Club will be having a Safety Course on Sunday, November 11th from 8-4 at the Shawangunk Fire House located at 2150 Bruynswick Rd in Wallkill, NY. There is no fee for this class. All participants must register with Jessica. Please call 845-692-7229 or email smsrc2@hotmail.com to register. Remember to bring your own lunch, snacks and a pen or pencil.
The Club will be participating in Pine Bush’s Country Christmas on Saturday, Dec 1st. We will have a float in the parade and a booth set up. Volunteers are needed. See me or speak up at the November meeting if you can help!!
The Club Christmas Party will be held on Saturday, December 15th at the Shawangunk Fire House. Dinner will be served around 6:30 (actual start time TBD) and I believe Santa will be stopping by as he’s done in the past. The Club will provide the Main Entrée and non alcoholic beverages (BYOB), several club members have volunteered to make the Side Dishes and attendees are asked to bring an appetizer or a dessert. This will be discussed again at the meeting.
There will be a December meeting on 12/12 at the Catholic War Veterans at 7:30pm.
If you have any questions or know of a snowmobile related event, please contact me @ 845-778-4379 or email @ info@shawangunksnowmobile.com.
Please let me know of any additions or deletions to the For Sale List.
The Club Clothing order is in! I will bring all items to the meeting!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
October 2012
Dear Members:
We had 28 members at our September meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10th at the Catholic War Veterans’ at 7:30pm. Our meeting will be held upstairs! New memberships and renewals will be accepted. Don’t forget if you renew your club membership by October 15th, you will be in the running for a new Triton Trailer of $1000 cash!!!
The Fall Picnic was held on Sept. 23rd. We had 37 members and their families attend. Thank you to everyone who attended. We raffled off a lighted pumpkin cutout that the cutout crew worked hard to finish in time. The Winner was Nicole Riker and she was thrilled.
The Fall Adopt-A-Highway has been set for Sunday, October 14th. All volunteers will meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 8:30am. We have 4 miles of roadway to do, and the more people who volunteer the quicker it gets done. Orange vests, grabbers and bags are provided. Anyone who volunteers will receive a safety green club t-shirt. If you already have one, please be sure to wear it.
I will be taking orders for Club clothing - order form here. This is last year’s order form - I have not confirmed prices, although they should be pretty close. If you want to order something, please fill out the form and hand it in and October meeting or email me your items.
A date still needs to be determined for the Safety Course. This course is beneficial for all adults but is a requirement for any youth that operates a snowmobile aged 10 through 17. A listing of available courses by County can be found at the following website: http://nysparks.com/recreation/snowmobiles/safety-courses.aspx. If you don’t have internet access and need a course, contact me (845-778-4379).
The Club will be selling Super 50/50 Raffle Tickets again this season. Each ticket is $5, please grab some to sell and support this fundraiser. Christmas Cutouts are still being worked on Thursday evenings at my house, 7pm. Volunteers are needed!
Upcoming Events:
Big East Powersports Show – Syracuse, Oct. 5-7 at Oncenter. (The club is not chartering a bus) For info: http://www.gsevents.com/shows/display.cfm?showid=54
Arctic Adventures, in Rosendale, is having their Fall Open House & Swap Meet on Sat & Sun, October 27-28th (9am -4pm).
Looking ahead: The club Christmas party/club meeting for December has been scheduled for Saturday, December 15th and will be held at the Shawangunk Fire House on Bruynswick Road in Wallkill. Time needs to be determined. There will be no Wednesday meeting in December. More details to follow.
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
September 2012
Dear Members:
Welcome to another Snowmobile Season! Snowmobile registration renewals have been mailed and it’s time to renew your snowmobile club membership. Some members have already renewed their club membership by using the online system.
There are two ways to renew your membership:
- Online - please use the NYSSA website: https://membership.nyssnowassoc.org/ -- You will need your 6 digit NYSSA ID# and the password you created. If you need your NYSSA ID#, please contact me and I can give it to you. If you don’t remember your password, you will have to go through the steps to “reset” it. Your email address must match what is already on file in order to “reset” your password.
- Club meeting or Mail - please complete a membership application. You can either mail in the application with your membership dues to the PO Box listed above, or bring it to any meeting. Please update any changes to your email address.
All members that join the club by October 15, 2012 will be entered in NYSSA's drawing for a Triton Trailer or $1000 cash.
New this Season: NYS DMV has made Online Snowmobile Registration available for New York State Residents !!
Use the following links to register your snowmobiles.
https://transact.dmv.ny.gov/registrationrenew/?stype=s
-- for NYS Residents
http://www.dmv.ny.gov/OOSNO/default.html -- for Out of State Registrants
(you will need your sled's registration # and the voucher ID# found above the bar code on the club membership voucher)
Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at the Catholic War Veterans’ on Center Street, in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm.
The September picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, September 23rd at 1pm at Verkerderkill Park on Route 52 Pine Bush at 1pm. All attendees are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert. The club will provide burgers, dogs, clams & shrimp and non-alcoholic beverages; otherwise BYOB. Sign up at the September meeting or call/email me.
It is undecided if the Club will be sponsoring a bus trip to the Big East Powersports Show in Syracuse on Oct 6th. If you would be interested in going, speak up at the Sept meeting. See the following website for additional information on the show including what vendors will be there: http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showid=54
Planning ahead Adopt-A-Highway is scheduled for Sunday, Oct 14th, time will be determined at the meeting, either 8 am or 9 am. Volunteers are needed.
I’ll start a “For Sale” list for anyone who has items for sale. Email me pictures and details.
I’ve attached a member survey to this email that was given out at our April Meeting. If you did not attend that meeting, please consider filling it out with any suggestions. Either email it or bring to the Sept meeting.
The auction cutouts are being worked on Thursday evenings at my house. If you are interested in helping, please let me know and I’ll add you to my email/call list. All volunteers are welcome and needed.
I’ve already received a new business wanting to give our club members a 10% discount. The business is: Action Marine Services & Upholstery/Canvas Repairs -- Available for Snowmobile Covers and Seats - Contact Sandi Kiefer (845)721-2145; view flyer
Looking for something to get you in the snowmobile mood?
- Delaware Valley Ridge Riders are having an Antique & Vintage Snowmobile & Swap Meet Sunday, September 9th from 9am-4pm (rain or shine). It will be held at the Downsville Central School on Route 30.
- Sept 15th & 16th is Snow Bash (Grass drags, swap meet, vintage sled display & merchandise) sponsored by the Ohio Ridge Riders Club in Ohio, NY, admission is $10 (under 12 free with paying adult).
Thanks and here’s hoping for a very snowy winter!!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
April 2012
Dear Members:
We had 31 members at our March meeting. Elections were held and the results were as follows: President: Paul Oomen, Vice President: Bob Pinckney, Secretary: Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary: Christina Balbach, Treasurer: Pearl Buckridge. The 3 board of directors are: Ryan Balbach, Rich Petak and Mike DiMartino.
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 11th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. This meeting is our end of the season pizza party.
All raffle tickets and monies are due at the start of the April meeting! If you can not attend the meeting, please email me or call me (914-213-1660) and we’ll arrange to get them. The drawing for the Super 50/50 will be held at the April meeting.
Adopt-A-Highway was performed Sunday, April 1st. Again, it was a great turnout. Thank you to everyone that volunteered.
We are hoping to start the Christmas Cutouts early again this year. I will send out an email as it gets closer, however, if you are interested in helping and don’t have internet/email access, please contact me so that I know to call you (see cell # above).
If you see any snowmobile related activities or articles, please call or email me details.
Have a safe and happy spring & summer. Next newsletter will be in September.
Lori Pinckney
Secretary
March 2012
Dear Members:
We had 34 members at our February meeting. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm.
We will be having elections for new officers and Board members. Robert Gailie & Sarah Oomen are on the nominating committee; please see them at the meeting if you are interested in running for a position.
NYSSA (Onondaga County) Super Raffle Tickets ($5 each) need to be in by the NYSSA Forum in April. Ticket stubs and money must be turned in at our April meeting.
NYSSA is having their annual Forum & Meeting in Lake Placid on April 20-22, 2012. Friday & Saturday schedules include seminars and a banquet with Sunday holding the annual meeting. Anyone interested in attending, please speak up at the March meeting. Check the NYSSA website, www.nysnowmobiler.com for updates & detailed seminar information.
Looking for something to do this weekend? Old Forge’s Snofest is this weekend – Sat 3/10 and Sun 3/11. Demo rides of 2013 models from Arctic Cat, SkiDoo and Yamaha are available (bring your own helmet). There will also be a freestyle show with fireworks and raffles/vendors.
We need to determine a date for Spring Adopt-A-Highway. Does anyone have dates for any Fire Department pancake breakfasts in April? Please contact me.
I received an action alert from NYSSA's Trail Coordinator Jim Rolf via email regarding snowmobiling in Yellowstone Park. Please note that the deadline to comment is March 9th.
Lori Pinckney
Secretary
February 2012
Dear Members:
We had 27 members at our January meeting. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 8th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm.
We will be holding elections in March so volunteers are needed to be on a nominating committee. The positions up for election are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Asst. Secretary, Treasurer and 3 Board of Directors positions. The Board of Directors positions are for a three year term. Anyone interested in running for any position, please speak up at the February meeting.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
- NYSSA raffle tickets are available. Please see Pearl Buckridge to get some. Only $5 each. Tickets and Money will need to be turned in at the March meeting! Drawings: April 2012 at the NYSSA Forum.
- Club Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are available - $5 each – See Jane Oomen at the meeting
- Club trip to Rome, NY (The Beeches) is Feb 24th through 26th --- PRAY FOR SNOW!!!
The NYSSA Annual Forum will be held April 20th –22nd in Lake Placid, NY. There are some interesting seminars and events for the 3 day event. Any club member interested in attending the Forum, please let us know at the February meeting. Check out NYSSA’s website for further details.
Each year NYSSA awards 2 scholarships - the Norris Brusoe and the Joan Vriessen Scholarship each one is for $500. Then the top 5 applications from those will be sent to the NEC Scholarship Committee where they will compete against applications from Northeast States for two (2) $1,000 scholarships. The parents or the student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1st. Check the NYSSA Online Magazine for the scholarship application. I will have one or two at the February meeting; however, if you need a printed copy, call (845-778-4379) or email me. The applications must be received by March 1, 2012.
Also in the NYSSA magazine there is a coloring contest for kids. There are 3 age groups: ages 1-5, 6-10 and 11-15. Each age group has its own picture – all entries must be postmarked by 2/25/2012. I will have a few from each age group at the meeting, but please call or email me if you need one so that I will have enough.
Think Snow!!!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
January 2011
Happy New Year!! We had 104 members at our December meeting/Christmas party. I think that might be a record. A big Thank you to everyone who cooked, cleaned and donated an item for the auction. If you have pictures from the party, please forward them to me so we can get them on the website or the club facebook page.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 11th at the Catholic War Veterans’ on Center Street in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Membership renewals and new memberships will be accepted. If you have not renewed yet, this will be your last newsletter.
NYSSA Super Raffle Tickets are still available. These tickets only cost $5 each and there are too many prizes to list. The prizes are listed on the tickets and in NYSSA’s online magazine.
This raffle is also a fund raiser for our club. Please pick some up at the January meeting from Pearl Buckridge.
The club’s Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for $5 each and the more sold, the bigger the cash prizes. Grab some from Jane Oomen at the meeting too. This drawing will be held at our club meeting in April.
The trip to the Ridge View Lodge is fast approaching; January 27-29th. At this point rooms are on a first come, first serve basis. Call for a reservation: 315-376-2252. A buffet dinner is reserved for Saturday, Jan 28th from 6-8pm at the Ridge View Inn, located next door and within walking distance. The cost is $10 per adult and $5 per child, with the club picking up the additional $14 per person (including tax and gratuity for each adult, children are an additional $11.50 each). If you haven’t contacted me already that you will be attending, please do so by the January 11th meeting. We need a definite head-count.
Don’t forget the trip to the Beeches in Rome, NY scheduled for February 24th-26th. The phone #: 800-765-7251. Check out their website: www.thebeeches.com.
Don’t forget to use your club membership card for discounts at local businesses. The list of participating businesses is posted on the club website. If you have not received your membership card, please call or email me: 845-778-4379 or info@shawangunksnowmobile.com.
I’ve updated the For Sale List - I will have a hard copy at the January meeting.
Think snow......
Lori Pinckney
Secretary
December 2011
Dear Members:
We had 39 members at our November meeting. Our next meeting will be the annual Christmas party. It’ll be held on Friday, December 9th at the Catholic War Veterans in Pine Bush at 7 pm. Please note the date and time!! We will have a brief meeting then the party will start. Please note that you must have already renewed your club membership to attend the party. Membership renewals will be accepted, but see me at the start of the meeting.
The menu includes: turkey, roast beef, mashed potatoes, an au gratin potato dish and a few vegetable dishes. All attendees with a last name beginning with A-K are asked to bring an appetizer and those with a last name beginning L-Z, please bring a dessert. Soda will be provided and a cash bar will be available. If you plan on attending the party, please RSVP by Dec 4th to me via email or phone 845-778-4379 with the number of people in your party and an idea of what you would like to bring.
Anyone interested in helping set up or clean up, please let me know as well.
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We will be having an auction at the Christmas party following the meal. If any member has something to donate for the auction, it’ll be greatly appreciated. Recommended items to donate include: Christmas/Winter/Snowmobile themed or home-baked goods.
Members worked for over 16 weeks to produce handmade, hand painted items for this auction. Please show your support! |
Please note that Santa Claus is scheduled to stop by during the party. He is expected to give each child up to age 10 a gift, so please bring your cameras.
In addition, there will also be a grab-bag for the kids. Parents, if you would like your child to participate in the grab-bag, please bring a wrapped gift labeled “boy”, “girl” or “either”.
The club will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys 4 Tots drive. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
NYSSA/Onondaga and Club Raffle tickets are still available. These are both great fund-raisers for the club. See Pearl or Jane to get some.
December 9th – 11th is the 35th Annual Snodeo Weekend in Old Forge, NY. This is a free event with free parking, free admission and free shuttle buses. Demo rides from all 4 manufacturers are available, weather permitting. There is a vintage sled show as well kitty-cat races. Check out the website for more information http://www.snodeo.com/welcome.html or call (315) 369-6983.
I emailed the “for sale” list two weeks ago and will have a printed copy at December’s meeting. Any additions or changes let me know.
Any questions or concerns, please contact me. See you at the Christmas Party!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
November 2011
Dear Members:
We had 30 members at our October meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 9th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30pm.
We will be collecting canned/non perishable goods at the November meeting for Thanksgiving baskets for local families. Please donate; this is a very good cause.
Your club membership entitles you to discounts at several local businesses. Larry Moeller has been working hard to get us these discounts. I will have a few printed copies of the list at the November meeting. Please remember you must show your club membership card to get the discount. Membership cards are available at the meetings. If I haven’t given you your new card, call or email me.
Your membership with NYSSA also entitles you to discounts as well. These are posted on our website or NYSSA‘s website: www.nysnowmobiler.com, If you need a hard copy of this list, please contact me (845-778-4379) and I will get you one.
We had 24 members volunteer for Adopt-A-Highway on Oct 16th. I think that’s a record. Thanks to everyone who volunteered.
We have 2 Club/Group Trips planned so far.
Sorry for any confusion, but the dates and locations were switched when mentioned at the October meeting. I goofed, but the following is correct!
The first trip will be to the Ridgeview Lodge in Lowville, NY. The dates are January 27th through January 29th. Rooms are $85 per night (+ taxes) and include continental breakfast. Rooms have microwaves and refrigerators. They have a lounge room we can all gather in for socializing. Snowmobile rentals are available and gas is available too. Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival. The Club will coordinate food/dinner for the Saturday night. Rooms will only be held until December 30th. Phone #: 315-376-2252. The website for further information is: http://ridge-view.com/ </p>
The second trip will be to The Beeches in Rome, NY from February 24th through February 26th. The “snowmobile special” is $79.95 per room (2 people) which includes a small breakfast menu (not a full menu, but that is available for additional $). The Beeches does not have a lounge where we can all sit and hang. They do have a bar and restaurant on the grounds, located in the Conference Center. Additional food options are available locally. The Club will not be coordinating a dinner for the Saturday night. Rooms will be held until January 27th and I believe the cancellation policy is the same, 48 hours. Check the website for further information: http://thebeeches.com/Home.aspx.
We are looking into a third possible group trip to the Lake George area. Details to follow.
If you have any questions or know of a snowmobile related event, please contact me @ 845-778-4379 or email @ info@shawangunksnowmobile.com.
I would like to send out the For Sale List again. Please let me know of any updates.
Thank you!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
October 2011
Dear Members:
We had 29 members at our September meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 12th at the Catholic War Veterans’ at 7:30 pm. New memberships and renewals will be accepted.
The Fall Picnic was held on Sept. 25th. We had about 40 members and their families attend. The weather turned out okay and the all the food was great. Thank you to everyone who attended.
The Fall Adopt-A-Highway has been set for Sunday, October 16th. All volunteers will meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 8:30 am. We have 4 miles of roadway to do, and the more people who volunteer the quicker it gets done. Orange vests, grabbers and bags are provided. Anyone who volunteers will receive a safety green club t-shirt. If you already have one, please be sure to wear it.
Larry Moeller has already been working hard at getting our club members discounts to local businesses. Last year’s membership card does not expire until 10/31; your new card will be available after you renew your membership. You must show your Membership Card to receive the discounts. A big Thank You goes out to Larry!!!
A date will be determined at the October meeting for the Safety Course. This course is beneficial for all adults but is a requirement for any youth that operates a snowmobile aged 10 through 17. Rock Tavern is holding their safety course on November 19, 8 to 5, in New Windsor, contact Sue Heinzelman, 845-895-2756.
SkiDoo is again running their Million Dollar Club Support Program. They are requiring all members to
individually go to their website (www.brp.com) and print the coupon due to some discrepancies last year. For each member that turns in a coupon to a dealership, BRP will donate $10 to our club. It couldn’t get any easier.
And the perfect place to drop it off:
Arctic Adventures, in Rosendale, is having their Fall Open House & Swap Meet on Sat & Sun, October 22nd (9am – 4pm) and 23rd (9am -2pm) . Stop in and check out their newly constructed showroom featuring New SkiDoo’s & Arctic Cat’s or All Brands at the Swap Meet. Other local SkiDoo dealers include: Maroney’s in Newburgh and Dutchess Recreational Vehicles in Poughkeepsie. Deadline to drop off certificate: November 15, 2011.
The club Christmas party/club meeting for December has been tentatively scheduled for Friday, December 9th. There is no Wednesday meeting in December. More details will follow as it gets closer.
We are looking into 3 Club/Group Trips this winter; come to the October meeting for the details. Also, Club Super 50/50 Raffle tickets are in and ready to be sold. Grab some at the meeting.
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
September 2011
Dear Members:
Welcome to another Snowmobile Season. The NYS snowmobile registration renewals have been mailed and it’s time to renew your snowmobile club membership. Some members have already renewed their membership using the NYSSA online system.
There are two ways to renew your membership:
- Online - please use the NYSSA website: https://membership.nyssnowassoc.org/ or the link on our website, www.shawangunksnowmobile.com. You will need your 6 digit NYSSA ID# (found on your blue plastic NYSSA membership card, and also on last years' voucher) and the password you created. If you need your NYSSA ID#, please contact me and I can give it to you. If you don’t remember your password, you will have to go through the steps to “reset” it. Your email address must match what is already on file in order to “reset” your password.
- Club meeting or Mail - please complete the attached application. You can either mail in the application with your membership dues to the PO Box listed above, or bring it to any meeting. Please update any changes to your email address.
Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ on Center Street, in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm.
The September picnic has been scheduled for Sunday, September 25th at 1pm at Verkerderkill Park on Route 52 Pine Bush at 1pm. All attendees are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert. Menu will be discussed at the Sept meeting; non-alcoholic beverages will be supplied, otherwise BYOB. Sign up at the September meeting or call/email me.
The Club will be sponsoring the bus trip to the Big East Powersports Show in Syracuse on Saturday, October 1st. If you are interested in going, please sign up at the September meeting or email/call me. The cost is usually $10 per person and the money is used to re-fuel the bus. See the following website for additional information on the show: http://www.agievents.com/shows/display.cfm?showid=54
We are still looking for volunteers to help paint the wood cutouts for the Christmas auction. We are meeting on Thursday evenings at my house. No special skills or talent is needed. If interested, please email or call me and I'll provide details.
Thanks!
Lori Pinckney
Club Secretary
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