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7/10/08: SPEAK UP FOR SNOWMOBILING AT MINNEWASKA! Speak up for snowmobile access to Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Provide written
comments by August 11, 2008: Remember "Save the ridge" - well that "Bradley" property has miles of 16' wide ROADS on it that we could ride (off of Awosting Road, town of Shawangunk). They are talking about opening up the old Smiley Carraigeway that drops down into Ellenville. There is no reason we shouldn't have a local place to ride. So we need people to write letters and hit the following points:
some of their (State Parks) key points are: Original notice: To: Persons Interested in Minnewaska State Park Preserve Re: Public Information Meeting for the development of a Draft master plan for Minnewaska State Park Preserve There will be two Public Information Meetings on the Draft Master Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for Minnewaska State Park Preserve on Tuesday July 8 and Thursday July 10, 2008. At this meeting you will be provided with a brief overview of the planning effort and the resources of the Park. The main purpose of this meeting, however, will be to listen to the Park users, and record the types of issues, impacts and alternatives that you would like addressed in the Draft Plan/DEIS, Park staff will be available at the meeting to answer questions and receive your comments. The July 8th meeting will be held at SUNY New Paltz Building, Lecture Hall 100 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. The July 10th meeting will be held at Ellenville High School Auditorium from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM If you are not able to attend the meetings, you may provide written
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7/10/08 Update - Million Dollar Sweep of Trail Fund Please click here to view associated press releasesAttention NYSSA Members: I have had the privilege of working very closely with the NYSSA leadership team over the past several months to respond to the snowmobile trail fund budget situation. Through these efforts, and with the partnership of the NYS legislature, we have been successful in communicating our concerns to state officials representing OPRHP, the Division of Budget (DOB) and the office of the governor. In response to these discussions, the governor's press release highlights 3 key actions:
The governor himself has characterized these actions as a "big win for NY snowmobilers", and I could not agree more. Your elected officials, representatives of state agencies, and NYSSA leadership have all worked together to improve the state of snowmobiling in New York. This partnership is important. We are successful because NYSSA and its members spoke with one voice when addressing the NYS budget process to our elected leaders. Let us not forget to thank those who have partnered with us and helped us to protect and improve snowmobiling in New York State. I ask you to join me in thanking our advocates in the Capitol Group: Nick Barella, Tim Sheridan and Bruce Geiger. Without their relationships with key individuals in Albany, and their complete grasp of the processes and inner workings on the government of NY, we would not have come out on top. Rory Whelan of Whelan Media Strategies, our public relations and media strategist, has provided invaluable counsel and is also deserving of our gratitude. I also want to personally thank Jim Jennings and Dave Perkins, NYSSA executive director and trails coordinator, and Gary Broderick, NYSSA vice-president, for their role in helping lead us forward. What should not be lost in our discussions, however, is to make sure that we thank the snowmobilers of New York. It is truly because of their dedication to the issues we face, and the tremendous grass-roots efforts in contacting their elected leaders, that we have succeeded. It is the 100,000 snowmobilers who participate in our sport, and who are responsible for the $1 billion economic engine that is New York snowmobiling that are most deserving of our gratitude. As we move ahead we must take the opportunity to thank the club members and their families who took the time to make their voice heard in Albany. Therefore, on behalf of the NYSSA leadership and partners, thank you all for your consideration, concern, support, and hard work. With congratulations and warm regards, |
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6/10/08: PLEASE read and sign the online petition: ~~ Thanks ~~ Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 7:30 pm |
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Club Trip to The Edge Hotel (Tug Hill) was a blast!
Speculator club weekend was a blast!
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A reminder about ice safety - lakes and streams, and indeed even big puddles may not be frozen early in the season. |
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club Pearl Buckridge, Secretary Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary |
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Next meeting is: See you there! Dear Members, We had 29 members at our March meeting. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen and Christine Serviss. The winner of $36 was Fred Hallock. Our next meeting will be a Pizza Party. It will be held on Wednesday, April 9th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Please note this is our last meeting of the snowmobile season. Remember to hand in ALL scholarship raffle tickets and NYSSA raffle tickets. If you can not attend this meeting, please mail in your money and stubs now !! |
Important Dates: Apr 9 - Last meeting of the season and Pizza Party! Apr 11-12-13 - NYSSA Annual Meeting & Forum, Niagara Falls, NY Apr 13 - Adopt A Highway, 8:00 am |
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Adopt-A-Highway is scheduled for Sunday, April 13th. We will meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 8am. Please note the earlier time!! We have some spare gloves, but please bring your own. Orange vests and grabbers will be provided. If you volunteer to help, the club will provide your admittance to the pancake breakfast at the Pine Bush Fire Dept. immediately following the clean-up. A sign-up sheet will be passed around @ the April meeting. Please let us know if you plan on volunteering, as we need to pay for your breakfast. The more people we have to clean up the quicker it goes. Please come out and help. Election results from the March meeting are as follows: President: Paul Oomen, Vice President: Tony Rozzi, Secretary: Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary: Christina Oomen, Treasurer: Pearl Buckridge. The 3 new board of directors are: Bill Dammeyer, Brett Balbach and Vinny Willeburgher. Looking ahead: We would like to get a group trip to Flat Rock Inn for the NYS Watercross Championship races August 9th and 10th 2008. Anyone interested, let me know. Also: Since the club trip to Tug Hill was such a success, we have reserved 10 rooms at the Edge Hotel for Feb 20th, 21st, 2009 for next year. If you would like to be removed from my email list for the summer, send me an email. Summer emails I will be sending include the NYSSA online magazine and snowmobile/club related activities, possible ATV activities too. Again, send me an email if you would like to opt-out of these emails. I will only send you an email come Aug or Sept for your club membership renewal. Sleds for sale: I think these sleds are still available, not entirely sure. I’ve added a few more as well. I know it’s the end of the season, but it might be the time to get a good deal.
2002 artic cat 570Z in mint condition electric start and reverse. $2600 or obo; call Joe: 845 629 7842 Polaris with electric start and reverse. 2005 trail touring 550 fan cooled with 400 miles on it. Asking $4000 - contact Ralph: 744-5436 Fran Gaffney's daughter, Francine is selling Fran’s 2004 Polaris Classic with M-10 suspension, reverse (manual, not electronic), electric start, mirrors and a nice cranberry/maroon cowling, 500 cc. Her number is 845 883-6075. Blue book is $3530. Mostly Tughill miles. Windshield bag, handlebar muffs and possible tank bag 1996 Polaris Indy Classic 500 2 Up. Has reverse and electric start for $1,600,00. Call Mark 778-1175 or cell 674-1902. 1994 EXT 580 EFI w/ reverse,electric start, track is studded. It is in good shape. Has 1644 mileage. $1100.00 You can call mike at 742-5138. 2004 Yamaha - SXZ Venom 600, <300 miles, $4000 - call 914-213-1424 - Steve There are 3 sleds with a trailer on Albany Post Road (by Hill Ave) for sale. Not necessarily package deal. I believe they are Artic cat and Polaris.
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club Pearl Buckridge, Secretary Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary |
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Next meeting is: See you there! Dear Members, We had 30 members at our January meeting with 5 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen. The winner of $58 was Ryan Balbach. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February 13th 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. Several members were available for the rescue demonstration at Mike DiMartino’s house. Thanks to those who were able to attend. Hopefully, we’ll get some snow sometime soon so we can actually ride the snowmobile. We had a great turnout at the Coldenham Firehouse for the rescue demonstration. We are currently working on a list of our members who would like to be on the “call” list in the event of a rescue. If you are interested in participating, please let me know either via email or phone 778-4379. You will have to be trained in the use of the snowmobile and toboggan.
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Important Dates: Feb 8,9,10 - Club Trip to Speculator Feb 13 - Reg. Meeting Feb 22,23,24 - Club Trip to Tug Hill, |
Reminders: There are Scholarship raffle tickets that still need to be sold. If every member would just buy one for themselves, it would be a great help. Drawings will be held at the April meeting. Applications are still available for the NYSSA scholarship. There are 2 - $500 scholarships. Requirements include that parents or student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1, 2008. Applications will be available at the February meeting or call me @ 778-4379. Application deadline is March 15, 2008. Sleds for sale: If you have a sled for sale, let me know & I can add it to the list. If your sled has sold, let me know as well. Thanks! 2002 artic cat 570Z in mint condition electric start and reverse. $2600 or obo; call Joe: 845 629 7842 Polaris with electric start and reverse. 2005 trail touring 550 fan cooled with 400 miles on it. Asking $4000 - contact Ralph: 744-5436 Fran Gaffney's daughter, Francine is selling Fran’s 2004 Polaris Classic with M-10 suspension, reverse (manual, not electronic), electric start, mirrors and a nice cranberry/maroon cowling, 500 cc. Her number is 845 883-6075. Blue book is $3530. Mostly Tughill miles. Windshield bag, handlebar muffs and possible tank bag 1996 Polaris Indy Classic 500 2 Up. Has reverse and electric start for $1,600,00. Call Mark 778-1175 or cell 674-1902.
Also, the club trip to The Edge Hotel, in Lyons Falls (Tug Hill area) is Feb 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Phone # (315) 348-4211, rooms start @$99 per night + tax. Click here for printable info sheet. Chris Vogel has informed me that Slednecks will be having a show on Sat. Feb 23rd at 2pm behind the Cedar Pine Bar/Restaurant. Anyone interested in checking it out while in the area, tickets are on sale online at www.snowmobilingusa.com/Cedar_Pine.htm. Tickets are $25 each, 12 years old and under are free with adult admission. I’m hearing the distance from the Edge via sled would be less than 1½ hours (That is not confirmed) See you at the meeting - |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASSOCIATION URGES SNOWMOBILE SAFETY Long Lake, NY – With the snowmobile season underway, state association officials are concerned about several recent snowmobile accidents, including some that resulted in fatalities. The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) wants to remind snowmobilers to take proper precautions to have a safe ride. “Snowmobiling is a rewarding and enjoyable sport,” says Jim Jennings, NYSSA Executive Director, who adds that “observing speed limits and taking the proper safety measures will help ensure that it stays that way.” Jennings notes that officials from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) blame excessive speed for many snowmobile accidents. The maximum allowable speed for snowmobiling in New York is 55 mph, unless otherwise posted, but paying attention to local trail conditions is paramount to safe riding. “Many trails are routed on terrain where slower speeds are prudent, so exercising caution in unfamiliar areas is important” Jennings says. NYSSA member clubs are responsible for installing signs along snowmobile routes to provide direction to riders as well as noting hazards along the trail. Many of this season’s accidents occurred along local roadways or other areas away from the official trails. In fact, according to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA), only about 10-15% of snowmobile incidents occur on well maintained and designed trails where as much as 80-90% of all snowmobile riding takes place. Snowmobiling on roadways requires additional caution in order to avoid collisions with other motor vehicles, and riding in unsigned areas may expose the operator to unseen hazards. “Know where you ride, and ride where you know,” Jennings advises, adding that conditions change constantly. One recent fatality occurred along the Erie Canal towpath in Canastota, NY. The preliminary report from NYS Parks Police indicated that imprudent speed was the chief factor in that accident, causing the operator to lose control of the snowmobile and strike a tree. The Erie Canal is one trail area that is posted at 25 mph. Other routes have reduced speed limits, and many towns and villages have adopted ordinances that set maximum snowmobile speeds within their jurisdictions. Dave Perkins, NYSSA Trails Coordinator, agrees that attention to safety should not be overlooked. “The best was to ensure a safe snowmobiling experience is to pay attention and ride within the appropriate speed,” and adds that “additional care should be taken when riding at night.” Perkins stresses that riding at excessive speed at night can cause snowmobilers to outrun their headlights. By the time the rider sees a hazard, it might be too late to avoid. Perkins offers the following tips from the ACSA:
January 13-19 is International Snowmobile Safety Week, for more information go www.snowmobile.org. |
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club Pearl Buckridge, Secretary Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary |
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Next meeting is: See you there! Dear Members, Happy New Year!! We had 76 members at our December meeting/Christmas party with 3 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen and Chris Serviss. The winner of $147 was Dawn VanHouten. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 9th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Membership cards are still available. If you can’t make it to a meeting to get it, let me know if you’d like it mailed. These cards are good for discounts at local businesses. The discount list is available on our website along with the discounts for NYSSA. The scholarship raffle tickets are also still available. The drawings will be held at out April meeting. These tickets are $20 each with the following prizes: 1st Prize: $1500, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd Prize: $500, 4th Prize: $200 & 5 - $100 prizes. Please see Dawn VanHouten for tickets. If you want a ticket and can not make it to a meeting, just mail in your check and we’ll get you your stub. NYSSA will be giving out 4 - $500 scholarships this year. Requirements include that parent(s) or student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1, 2008. Applications will be available at the January meeting or can be found under the “downloads” section of the NYSSA website: www.nyssnowassoc.org. Application deadline is March 15, 2008. |
Important Dates: Jan 9- Reg. Meeting Jan 20 - Rescue Sled MEETING AT MIKE DIMARTINO'S HOUSE - 1PM Jan 22 - Rescue Sled Demo at Coldenham Firehouse, 7 pm Feb 8,9,10 - Club Trip to Speculator Feb 13 - Reg. Meeting Feb 22,23,24 - Club Trip to Tug Hill, |
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We would like to get a rescue sled demonstration set up in January. A date and location will be discussed at the meeting. Please let us know if you are interested in attending this demo if you are not at the meeting. Reminders: Also, the club trip to The Edge Hotel, in Lyons Falls (Tug Hill area) is Feb 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Phone # (315) 348-4211, rooms start @$99 per night + tax. Click here for printable info sheet. Chris Vogel has informed me that Slednecks will be having a show on Sat. Feb 23rd at 2pm behind the Cedar Pine Bar/Restaurant. Anyone interested in checking it out while in the area, tickets are on sale online at www.snowmobilingusa.com/Cedar_Pine.htm. Tickets are $25 each, 12 years old and under are free with adult admission. I’m hearing the distance from the Edge via sled would be less than 1½ hours (That is not confirmed) Also at Cedar Pine Restaurant in Osceola, NY: YAMAHA DEMO RIDES -Tues. 1/22 - Sun 1/27. If anyone knows of activities like this that our club members may be interested in, please feel free to email me. I’ll pass it on to our members. Important safety reminder: Darren Orzechowski found some great information about falling through ice and what to do to survive. Check out this website: http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp. This link will be posted on our website as well. Thanks Darren. See you at the meeting - Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club Pearl Buckridge, Secretary Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary |
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Next meeting will be a short one prior to the: See you there! Dear Members: We had 42 members at our November meeting with 2 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson, the winner of $72 was John Stanger. Our next meeting will be our annual Christmas party held on Friday, December 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7pm. Please note this is an earlier time. We will have a brief meeting then the festivities will begin. All attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or a dessert. Soda is included. Cash bar is available. We will be having an auction at the Christmas party. Members are asked to donate items to the auction. Donations of home-baked or Christmas/Winter themed items are appreciated. This is a great fund raiser. Santa is scheduled to be at the Christmas party. Parents, please bring a wrapped toy, marked “boy“, “girl” or “either“ for a grab-bag. In addition, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots. Non-perishable food donations will also be collected for the local food pantry. |
Important Dates: Dec 14 - Holiday Party Jan 9- Reg. Meeting Feb 8,9,10 - Club Trip to Speculator Feb 13 - Reg. Meeting Feb 22,23,24 - Club Trip to Tug Hill, The Edge Hotel
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We had 40 participants in the Snowmobile Safety Course held in November. Thank You to Jessica & Paul for coordinating and to all those who attended. If you missed the course, look for others at the NYS Parks website: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/snow/edu_snow.asp. Important safety reminder: Use your hand signals: Please open attachment. Thank You to Bill Burt, Darren Orzechowski and Jeff Kavanaugh for going to the Rock Tavern Work day on Nov. 10th. Your help is appreciated. Don’t forget to sell those NYSSA raffle tickets. Please hand in ticket stubs & money at Dec. meeting, so these entrants can be in the “Early Eleven” January drawings (held on January 5). The main drawing is in April 2007. Scholarship raffle tickets need to be sold. They cost $20 with the prizes as follows: 1st Prize: $1500, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd Prize: $500, 4th Prize: $200 & 5 - $100 prizes. Please get some tickets from Dawn VanHouten. Reminders: Speculator Weekend is scheduled for Feb 8th, 9th & 10th. New accommodations have been added:
Also, the trip to The Edge Hotel, in Lyons Falls (Tug Hill area) is Feb 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Phone # (315) 348-4211, rooms start @$99 per night + tax. Details on making reservations for both Club Rides are on the NEWS page of our website. Also posted on the website are membership discount lists. (NYSSA's) (Our Club's) Note: If you happen across any negative news stories regarding snowmobiling, please forward the article to NYSSA - jimjennings@nyssnowassoc.org. See you at the Christmas Party!!! | |
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club Pearl Buckridge, Secretary Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary |
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Next meeting on: See you there! Dear Members: We had 37 members at our October meeting. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen. The winner of $93 was Pat Garvey. 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 for Thanksgiving baskets for area families. Please donate; this is a very good cause. A membership discount list is attached and will be posted on our website. Please remember the NYSSA discounts as well. These too are posted on our website. The Scholarship Raffle tickets are available. The prizes are as follows: 1st Prize: $1500, 2nd Prize: $750, 3rd Prize: $500, 4th Prize: $200 & 5 - $100 prizes. Please pick up some tickets to sell from Dawn VanHouten. If you want tickets, but can not make it to a meeting, let me know I can mail them. We had 20 members volunteer for Adopt-A-Highway on Oct 14th. A big Thank You to everyone who showed up. The safety course is scheduled for Sunday, November 11th from 8:30 to 4:30 at the New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. You must register to attend. Anyone wishing to register can email Jessica at smsrc2@hotmail.com or call 845-692-7229. |
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Nov 11 - Safety Course (kids and adults) New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. To register email smsrc2@hotmail.com or call 845-692-7229. Nov 10 - Stewart Workday, 9:30 am Nov 14 - Reg. Meeting Dec 14 - Holiday Party Jan 9- Reg. Meeting Feb 8,9,10 - Club Trip to Speculator Feb 13 - Reg. Meeting Feb 22,23,24 - Club Trip to Tug Hill, The Edge Hotel
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Don’t forget to sell those NYSSA raffle tickets. The deadline for the early drawing is January 5th. Please remember this is also a fund raiser for our club. Please pick some up from Brett Balbach. Please note the December meeting will be held on Friday, December 14th. A Christmas party will immediately follow the brief meeting. We are requesting that all attendees bring an appetizer or a dessert for the party. Santa is supposed to be there. Parents please bring a grab-bag gift marked boy, girl or either, for your child to participate in the grab-bag. Also, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the Toys-For-Tots drive. The Rock Tavern Sno Riders are hosting the final Snowmobile Trail Maintenance Day at Stewart State Forest on Saturday, November 10. Meet at the parking area on Route 207 (just west of Sculley's) at 9:30 am. Wear sturdy footwear, bring work gloves, a beverage and a snack. If you have loppers, pruners, bow saws, or other tree-trimming tools that are easily carried, please bring them along. Thanks to Dennis Ritosa, Bill Burt, and Anne O'Dell for participating in the first two workdays! More info and photos at www.rocktavernsnoriders.com. On a sad note, one of our longtime club members, Francis Gaffney has passed away. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Our thoughts go out to his family. Additional information: Yonnone’s Recreation has moved to a new location; the address is 13 New Rd in Newburgh, Phone (845) 561-3301. Reminders: Club Weekend in Speculator is Feb 8th, 9th & 10th. Breakfast on Saturday is included & dinner on Saturday night usually costs about $7 per member. Also, the club trip to The Edge Hotel, in Lyons Falls (Tug Hill area) is Feb 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Details on making reservations for both Club Rides are on the NEWS page of our website. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me @ 778-4379 or email @ info@shawangunksnowmobile.com. See you at the meeting ! | |
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunksnowmobile.com OCTOBER 2007 |
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Next meeting on: See you there! Dear Members: We had 49 members at our September meeting with 3 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson and Greg Apelles. $108 was won by Dave Furman. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 10th at the Catholic War Veterans’ at 7:30pm. New memberships will continue to be accepted at the meeting or you can renew online at our website above or the NYSSA website; www.nyssnowassoc.org. Please remember to bring or mail in our club’s membership application even if you renewed online. We need it for our records. Please remember to register your sleds early to get money into the trail fund that gets distributed to clubs. We had about 50 attendees at the Fall Picnic on Sept 23rd. The weather was great and everyone had a good time. A big Thank You to everyone who attended and helped. Just a reminder, Sat, Oct 6th is the bus trip to the Big East Snowmobile Show in Syracuse. If you want to come but didn’t sign up, please let me know ASAP (845-778-4379, membership@shawangunksnowmobile.com). We will meet at First Student bus depot behind Valley Supreme shopping center in Pine Bush at 6:30 am. We promptly leave at 7. The Fall Adopt-A-Highway has been set for Sunday, October 14th. We need volunteers for this event. We meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 9am. We have 4 miles of roadway to do, and the more people who volunteer the quicker it goes. Please bring a pair of gloves. Orange vests and bags are provided. |
Important Dates: Oct 6 - Big East Show Bus Trip - see main page! Oct 10 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Vets, Center St, Pine Bush Oct 14 - Adopt-a-Highway Program, 9 am, Hoe Bowl, Rte 52, cor. Alb. Post Rd. Nov 11 - Safety Course (kids and adults) New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. To register email smsrc2@hotmail.com or call 845-692-7229. Nov 14 - Reg.Meeting Dec TBD - Holiday Party Jan 9- Reg. Meeting Feb 8,9,10 - Club Trip to Speculator Feb 13 - Reg. Meeting Feb 22,23,24 - Club Trip to Tug Hill, The Edge Hotel
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A youth safety course is scheduled for Sunday, November 11th from 8:30 to 4:30 at the New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. Anyone wishing to register can email Jessica at smsrc2@hotmail.com or call 845-692-7229. The NYSSA raffle tickets are available. Please pick some tickets up from Brett Balbach at the October meeting if you didn’t already. This is a great fund raiser for our club, so Sell, Sell, Sell. Attached is a copy of the discounts (click here) your NYSSA membership provides. This page will also be posted on our website. Club Weekend in Speculator is scheduled for Feb 8th, 9th & 10th. This is a great event. Breakfast on Saturday is included & dinner on Saturday night usually costs about $7 per member. Local accommodations include: Speculator area:
Northville area:
Broadalbin( Broad All Bin)
Caroga Lake
A second club trip is scheduled at The Edge Hotel, in Lyons Falls (Tug Hill area) on Feb 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. The phone #: (315) 348-4211. Twenty rooms are set aside for our club with the following room rates: Standard: $99, King $99, King w/Jacuzzi $149, Jacuzzi Suite $169 & Deluxe Suite &169. All rates are + tax, of course. Check out their website: www.theedgehotel.com As a reminder, the Tawaeri Taqui Trailblazers out of Rosendale are having several Club Rides this season. The trips are: Jan 25-27 at the Edge Hotel (Tug Hill area) ; Feb 15-18 in St. Johnsbury, Vermont; Feb 29-March 2 @ the Beeches in Rome, NY. They have also added a trip to the Canadian Rockies March 30-April 6. Please check out their website @ www.tawaeri.com for additional information and to contact them if you‘re interested in going. If you have any questions or comments, please email me or call. Lori Pinckney, Asst. Secretary | |
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunksnowmobile.com SUMMER 2007 |
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Important Dates: PLAN AHEAD: (2nd Wednesday) Oct 6 - Big East Show Bus Trip - see main page! Nov 11 - Safety Course (kids and adults) New Windsor Community Center, 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553. To register email smsrc2@hotmail.com or call 845-692-7229.
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Sept 2007 Dear Members: We had 47 members at our April meeting with 1 new member joining. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen and Chris Serviss. The winner was Dawn VanHouten. Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 12th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Memberships and dues will be accepted at the meeting. However, it is recommended that memberships be completed online, if you have access, at either our website listed above or the NYSSA website; www.nyssnowassoc.org. The benefit of signing up online is that you can print out your voucher immediately. All members are required to fill out a membership application (even if you renew online) and submit it either in person at the meeting or mail it. Vouchers might not be available at the Sept. meeting. The Spring Adopt-A-Highway had to be moved to April 29th due to rain. Nine members were available for the clean-up. Thanks to everyone who volunteered. The Club is sponsoring the Bus Trip to the Big East Snowmobile Show in Syracuse. The trip is on Saturday, October 6th. Sign up at the Sept meeting. We need definite responses. The annual September picnic is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 23rd. The location of this event will be determined at the September meeting. For those who plan ahead. The Tawaeri Taqui Trailblazers out of Rosendale are having several Club Rides this season. The trips are: Jan 25-27 at the Edge Hotel (Tug Hill area) ;
They have also added a trip to the Canadian Rockies March 30-April 6. Please check out their website @ www.tawaeri.com for additional information and to contact them if you‘re interested in going. Any questions or comments, either email me @ membership@shawangunksnowmobile.com, or call 778-4379. Looking forward to a great snowmobiling season ! Lori Pinckney
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NEWS (2006-07)
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunksnowmobile.com April 2007 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: We had 34 members at our March meeting with 6 new members joining. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson and Greg Apelles. The winner was Scott Crabtree. Our next meeting will be a Pizza Party. It will be held on Wednesday, April 11th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. Please note this is our last meeting of the snowmobile season. Meetings will resume in September, with our fall picnic scheduled shortly thereafter. Adopt-A-Highway is scheduled for Sunday, April 15th. We will meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 8am. Please note the earlier time!! If you volunteer to help, the club will provide your admittance to the pancake breakfast at the Pine Bush Fire Dept. immediately following the clean-up. A sign-up sheet will be passed around @ the April meeting. Please let us know if you plan on volunteering, as we need to pay for your breakfast. All Scholarship raffle ticket money must be handed in to Jessica Dammeyer at the April meeting. These drawings will be held that evening. All NYSSA ticket money must be handed in as well at the April meeting. Those drawings will be held @ NYSSA’s annual meeting April 14th. Election results from the March meeting are as follows: President: Paul Oomen, Vice President: Tony Rozzi, Secretary: Pearl Buckridge, Asst. Secretary: Lori Pinckney, Treasurer: Rich Rozzi. The 3 new board of directors are: Rich Goldsmith, Anne O’Dell and Robert Pinckney. See you at the meeting. Lori Pinckney Asst. Secretary | Important Dates: April 11 - Last Regular Meeting of the Season & Pizza Party!, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY PLAN AHEAD: September 12
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Shawangunk Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunksnowmobileandrescueclub.com March 2007 NEWSLETTER |
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Dear Members: We had 40 members at our February meeting with 8 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen and Christine Serviss. The winner was Sara DiMartino. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. We will be holding elections for the following positions: 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 any position, please see Bill Dammeyer or Fred Hallock. Remember to sell those Scholarship raffle tickets. If you haven’t sold any, please see Tom Boniface at the March meeting to get some. The drawings will be held at the April meeting. All money will need to be handed in either at the March meeting or at the beginning of the April Meeting. Club Weekend at Speculator was a great success. Everyone seemed to have a great time and the trails were good. See our website for photos. In addition, our website stays updated on any changes or activities that are planned or arranged too late to get into our monthly newsletter. Please check it frequently if you have access to it. NYSSA is having their Forum & Annual Meeting in Rochester on April 13th, 14th & 15th. Friday & Saturday schedules include seminars and a banquet with Sunday holding the annual meeting. Activities take place at the Clarion-Riverside, 120 Main St East, Rochester, NY 14604. A block of rooms have been set aside for the Forum under NYSSA. Be sure to mention the NYSSA event for the block pricing. Telephone 585-546-6400. Check the NYSSA website for updates & seminar information. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to go (However, only voting delegates' expenses are paid). Please see Anne O’Dell at the March meeting. Anyone interested in being on the list for going to rescues, please contact me either via email @ lpinckney@hvc.rr.com or phone: 845-778-4379. I’m trying to develop a master list by next snowmobile season. See you at the meeting. Lori Pinckney Asst. Secretary | Important Dates: March 14 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY PLAN AHEAD: September 12
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com March 2007 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: We had 40 members at our February meeting with 8 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Christina Oomen and Christine Serviss. The winner was Sara DiMartino. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 14th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. We will be holding elections for the following positions: 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 any position, please see Bill Dammeyer or Fred Hallock. Remember to sell those Scholarship raffle tickets. If you haven’t sold any, please see Tom Boniface at the March meeting to get some. The drawings will be held at the April meeting. All money will need to be handed in either at the March meeting or at the beginning of the April Meeting. Club Weekend at Speculator was a great success. Everyone seemed to have a great time and the trails were good. See our website for photos. In addition, our website stays updated on any changes or activities that are planned or arranged too late to get into our monthly newsletter. Please check it frequently if you have access to it. NYSSA is having their Forum & Annual Meeting in Rochester on April 13th, 14th & 15th. Friday & Saturday schedules include seminars and a banquet with Sunday holding the annual meeting. Activities take place at the Clarion-Riverside, 120 Main St East, Rochester, NY 14604. A block of rooms have been set aside for the Forum under NYSSA. Be sure to mention the NYSSA event for the block pricing. Telephone 585-546-6400. Check the NYSSA website for updates & seminar information. Anyone interested in attending is welcome to go (However, only voting delegates' expenses are paid). Please see Anne O’Dell at the March meeting. Anyone interested in being on the list for going to rescues, please contact me either via email @ lpinckney@hvc.rr.com or phone: 845-778-4379. I’m trying to develop a master list by next snowmobile season. See you at the meeting. Lori Pinckney Asst. Secretary | Important Dates: March 14 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY PLAN AHEAD: September 12
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com February 2007 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: We had 52 members at our January meeting with 5 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson and Greg Apelles. The winner was Bill Burt. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, February We have a new discount to add to our list. Club members will receive 10% off plants only at Twin Ponds Greenhouse on Albany Post Road in Montgomery, (845) 457-1991. The Scholarship raffle tickets are available. See Tom Boniface to get your tickets. This year the cost is $20 per ticket and bigger prizes will be awarded. First prize - $1500, second - $750, third - $500, fourth-$200 and (5)fifth place for $100 each. Drawings will be held at the April meeting. Applications are still available for the NYSSA scholarship. There are 2 - $500 scholarships. Requirements include that parents or student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1, 2007. Applications will be available at the February meeting or call Lori @ 778-4379. Application deadline is March 15, 2007. Club Weekend at Speculator is this weekend, Feb 9th, 10th & 11th. Most people are planning on attending even if snow is in limited supply. Everyone usually meets at the Oxbow Inn. This is also where breakfast and dinner are served. Sunday evening, the Pleasant Riders are having a bonfire with hot dogs, hamburgers and some fireworks. Lori Pinckney Asst. Secretary | Important Dates: Feb 9,10,11 - Club Weekend, Speculator! Feb March 13 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com January 2007 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: Happy New Year!! We had 71 members at our December meeting/Christmas party with 2 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Sarah Oomen and Derick Polkoski. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, January 10th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7:30 pm. All members who have not renewed by now will be required to pay the additional $5 initiation fee with their membership dues. Membership cards, vouchers and NYSSA stickers are available. A Membership discount list is available on our website. Scholarship raffle tickets are available. These tickets will cost $20 each this year; more tickets will be sold with larger prize amounts. Please pick up some tickets at the next meeting. NYSSA will be giving out 2 $500 scholarships this year. Requirements include that parents or student must be a member of NYSSA as of January 1, 2007. Applications will be available at the January meeting or can be emailed. Contact Lori @ 778-4379 or lpinckney@hvc.rr.com. Applications deadline is March 15, 2007. Speculator Weekend is scheduled for Feb 9th, 10th & 11th. This is a club sponsored event; breakfast on Saturday is included & dinner on Saturday night will cost $7 per person, non members/guests will cost $14. If you’re able to stay late on Sunday Feb 11th , the local snowmobile club will be sponsoring some fireworks. In addition, hot dogs and hamburgers will be served. Accommodations available are: Oxbow Inn 518-548-7551 Cedarhurst Motel 518-548-6064 Northville area: Broadalbin( Broad All Bin) Caroga Lake Make your reservations now. Lori Pinckney Asst. Secretary | Important Dates: Feb 9,10,11 - Club Weekend, Speculator! Feb 14 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush March 13 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com December 2006 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: We had 55 members at our November meeting with 5 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Christine Oomen and Greg Apelles. The winner was Dave Tranter. Our next meeting will be our annual Christmas party held on Friday, December 8th at the Catholic War Veterans’ in Pine Bush at 7pm. Please note this is an earlier time. We will have a brief meeting then the festivities will begin. All attendees are asked to bring either an appetizer or a dessert. Soda is included. Cash bar is available. We will be having an auction at the Christmas party. Members are asked to donate items to the auction. Donations of home-baked or Christmas themed items are appreciated. This is a great fund raiser for our club. Santa is scheduled to be at the Christmas party. Parents, please bring a wrapped toy, marked “boy“, “girl” or “either“, so that Santa can provide gifts for all the children. In addition, we will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots at the Christmas party. Non-perishable food donations will also be collected for the local food pantry. All members who have not renewed by Jan 1st will be required to pay the additional $5 initiation fee with their membership dues. Membership cards, vouchers and NYSSA stickers are available. Please come to the meeting to get them. A Membership discount list was sent with November’s newsletter. It is posted on our website should you require it again. A Youth Safety Course is still available on December 16th . It is being held at the Pine Bush Fire House from 8am-4pm. You must pre-register. Contact Jessica at SMSRC2@hotmail.com or @ 692-7229 to register or with questions. On Mon, December 4th there will be a Rescue Sled Drill from 6:30 - 9pm at the Pine Bush Volunteer Ambulance Corps Bldg on Center Street, Pine Bush. Come and learn about our Skandic Rescue sled, the rescue toboggan and the contents of our rescue unit, so that you can be able to help in the event of an emergency. Questions call Mike DiMartino, 845-744-2992. As soon as the snow starts to fly, another rescue class will be held where you will be required to test drive the Skidoo Skandic that pulls the rescue toboggan. Don’t forget to sell those NYSSA raffle tickets. Please hand in ticket stubs & money at December’s meeting, so these entrants can be in the “Early Eleven” January drawings. The main drawing is in April 2007. Once again, our club will be sponsoring a scholarship raffle. Raffle tickets will cost $20 each this year. These tickets should be available at the December meeting. Speculator Weekend is now definitely scheduled for Feb 9th, 10th & 11th. This is a club sponsored event; breakfast on Saturday is included & dinner on Saturday night will cost $7 per person. Accommodations available are: Speculator area: Oxbow Inn 518-548-7551 Cedarhurst Motel 518-548-6064 Northville area: Broadalbin( Broad All Bin) Caroga Lake Make your reservations now. See you at the Christmas Party!!! Lori Pinckney |
Important Dates: Jan 10 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Feb 9,10,11 - Club Weekend, Speculator! Feb 14 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush March 13 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush April 13, 14, 15 - NYSSA Forum and Annual Meeting, Rochester, NY Please see the |
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URGENT MESSAGE: Ferris Lake Wild Forest Draft Unit Management Plan released Read the Plan online here, or request a printed or CD copy from Mr. Kasza, below. Your written comments in support of keeping "dead end" snowmobile trails open in this Wild Forest are needed A partial list of recommended management actions in the Draft UMP include:
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com November 2006 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members: We had 57 members at our October meeting with 7 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson and Greg Apelles. The winner was John Hendrickson. Our next meeting will be held on November 8th at the Catholic War Veterans’ at 7:30pm. New memberships will continue to be accepted at the meeting. Membership cards and NYSSA stickers are available. Please come to the meeting to get your cards. Member discount list is attached and will be posted on our website. (click here) Pearl Buckridge, Secretary |
Important Dates: Nov 5 - Adopt a Highway, 9 am, Hoe Bowl, Route 52, Pine Bush - Mike D, 845-744-2992 Nov 8 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Dec 8 - Holiday Party, Catholic War Vets, Center Street, Pine Bush Dec 16 - Youth Safety Course, 8 am to 4 pm, Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush Jan 10 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Please see the |
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com October 2006 NEWSLETTER | |
Dear Members: We had 64 members at our September meeting with 13 new members accepted. The 50-50 was sold by Tyler Bronson and was won by Ralph Apelles. Our next meeting will be held on October 11th at the Catholic War Veterans’ at 7:30pm. New memberships will continue to be accepted at the meeting. Membership cards and NYSSA stickers will be provided at this meeting. Every year Larry Moeller works at getting our club members discounts at some of the local businesses and dealers. We will be asking all members at the Oct. meeting if they are taking advantage of these discounts to see if this is worth his great effort. We had about 40 attendees at the Fall Picnic on Sept 24th. The weather turned out okay and everyone seemed to have a good time. A big Thank You to the Mance brothers for cooking and everyone that helped set up and clean up. Just a reminder, the Trail Inspector Course is being offered for anyone interested on October 25th at the Pine Bush Fire House. The course is from 6:30-9:30 pm. You must pre-register. Please contact NYSSA’s Dave Perkins, trail coordinator, for questions and registration; email: jenval@adelphia.net or phone: 518-796-0897 The Rock Tavern Snow Riders are organizing a Grass Drag Competition on October 14th with a rain date of October 15th. The location is the Orange County Airport, Route 211 in Montgomery. There is an entrance fee of $10, and children 4-12 are $4, under 4 are free. They can use help setting up Fri. night & cleaning up Sat. night or Sun. morning if anyone is interested. Just show up or you can contact their club via www.rocktavernsnoriders.com. Another reminder, the Youth Safety Course is being offered twice this year. The first date is October 28 th from 8am - 4pm, at the Shawangunk Fire House on Bruynswick Road in Wallkill. The second date is December 16th at the Pine Bush Fire House from 8am-4pm. You must pre-register and the spots fill up quickly so don’t wait until the last minute. Contact SMSRC2@hotmail.com or Jessica @ 692-7229 to register or with questions. The Fall Adopt-A-Highway has been set for November 5th. We need volunteers for this event. We meet at the Hoe Bowl on Route 52 at 9am. We have 4 miles of roadway to do, and the more people who volunteer the quicker it goes. Please bring a pair of gloves. Orange vests and bags are provided. The NYSSA raffle tickets are available. Please pick some up from Brett Balbach at the October meeting if you didn’t already. This is a good fund raiser for our club as well. Pearl Buckridge, Secretary |
Important Dates: Oct 25 - NYSSA Trail Inspector Course, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush Oct 28 - Youth Safety Course, 8 am to 4 pm, Shawangunk Fire House, Brunswyck Rd, Wallkill Nov 8 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Dec 16 - Youth Safety Course, 8 am to 4 pm, Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush Please see the |
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Shawangunk Mountain Snowmobile & Rescue Club PO Box 872 Pine Bush, NY 12566 SMSRC1@hotmail.com, SMSRC2@hotmail.com www.shawangunkmountainsnowmobileandrescueclub.com September 2006 NEWSLETTER | |
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Dear Members:
Hope you all had a great summer. Our first meeting will be held on Sept 13th at the Catholic War Veterans’ on Center Street in Pine Bush at 7:30pm. We will be asking all existing members as well as any new members to fill out membership applications at the meeting to assist our administrative officials in filling out the new vouchers required for the new two tiered registration process. Please arrive a little early so we may get a jump-start on the paperwork. If you cannot attend the meeting, please mail in your membership dues and we will contact you and get your voucher to you. Please note that the price of membership has changed for the upcoming 2006/2007 year. The cost for an individual membership is $25 and a family (2 adults and any children up to age 17) membership is $30 ($5 of which gets sent to NYSSA). Remember your NYSSA membership entitles you to a voucher for DMV. Our annual Fall Picnic is scheduled for September 24th at the Verkeerderkill Park (the small pavilion) on Route 52, Pine Bush, if there is enough interest. The menu will be discussed at the September meeting. We are planning on going to the Big E show by bus again this year. The dates of the show are Oct. 6-8. Our trip is planned for Oct 7th , which is Saturday. Departure is promptly at 7am from the First Student bus terminal behind Village Ford in Pine Bush. We are requesting any interested persons to sign up at the September meeting and provide a deposit amount of $20. The day of the trip, all attendees will receive $15 back, thus providing a $5 fee for the trip to help offset fuel increase from last year. Any no-shows will not be reimbursed. A Trail Inspector Course is being offered for anyone interested on October 25th at the Pine Bush Fire House. The course is from 6:30-9:30 pm. You must pre-register. Please contact NYSSA’s Dave Perkins, trail coordinator, for questions and registration; email: jenval@adelphia.net or phone: 518-796-0897 Yes, we actually have an official website now. Anne O’Dell continues to donate her time and talent to the club. The website is listed above and due to it’s length we advise to put it in your “favorites” immediately. Any suggestions for website information is appreciated. The Rock Tavern Snow Riders are organizing a Grass Drag Competition on October 14th with a rain date of October 15th. The location is the Orange County Airport, Route 211 in Montgomery. There is an entrance fee of $10, and children 4-12 are $4, under 4 are free. They may need assistance the day of the Drags, so if you are willing to volunteer by parking cars, taking fees, etc. contact their club via www.rocktavernsnoriders.com. They are also looking for vendors and sponsors. The Youth Safety Course is again being offered by SMSRC. There are two dates and locations. The first date is October 28 th from 8am - 4pm, the location will be at the Shawangunk Fire House on Bruynswick Road in Wallkill. The second date is December 16th at the Pine Bush Fire House from 8am-4pm. Contact SMSRC2@hotmail.com to register or questions. We will be looking for volunteers for our Fall Adopt-A-Highway Program. A date will be discussed at the meeting. See you there! Pearl Buckridge, Secretary |
Important Dates: Sep 13 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Sep 24 - Club Picnic at Verkeerderkill Park, Route 52, Pine Bush Oct 7 - Big East Show Bus Trip, 7 am, Syracuse Oct 11 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Oct 14 - Rock Tavern Grass Drags, 8 am, Orange County Airport, Montgomery Oct 25 - NYSSA Trail Inspector Course, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush Oct 28 - Youth Safety Course, 8 am to 4 pm, Shawangunk Fire House, Brunswyck Rd, Wallkill Nov 8 - Regular Meeting, 7:30 pm, Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush Dec 16 - Youth Safety Course, 8 am to 4 pm, Pine Bush Fire House, Route 52, Pine Bush |
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| SNOWMOBILE CLUB PURCHASES RESCUE EQUIPMENT | |
| Pine Bush, NY – The Shawangunk Mountain
Snowmobile and Rescue Club, based in Pine Bush, NY, has purchased a
snowmobile dedicated for use as a rescue vehicle. The 2006 Skidoo
Skandic is a specialized snowmobile with low range gears designed
for heavy work. “We found that our personal snowmobiles often
didn’t have the power needed to move the personnel and equipment to
a rescue site” stated Club President Fred Hallock. The Club
participated in two rescues last year, and covers Orange, Ulster,
and Sullivan counties.
The club also purchased a dogsled-style trailer which can be loaded with gear and passengers and towed in to a rescue site. “We now have a complete unit, ready to go” said Jerry Hlavacek, former President. “We now have the Skandic, the rescue boggan, and the dogsled in a trailer, ready and waiting to go out on a call.” A training session was held recently so that Club members could become familiar with the equipment and its use. “This vehicle doesn’t handle like an ordinary snowmobile” said Hlavacek, “It has a tremendous amount of power and doesn’t turn as readily as we’re used to.” Members practiced maneuvering through a course of traffic cones with the rescue boggan behind the Skandic. “We do hope we don’t get called out, but if an emergency arises, we’re ready!” said Hlavacek. The Shawangunk club meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 pm, at the Catholic War Veterans, Center Street, Pine Bush. New members residing in Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan counties are welcome. Contact club Secretary Jessica Dammeyer for more information at 845-692-7229. |
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