St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club

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1 St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Celebrating 50 years of Snowmobiling! Volume Number 8 March 2019 President s Message Tom Nampel Well we have plenty of snow now. So much that it collapsed the roof on the back half of the groomer barn. Two of the groomers were in the barn at the me. They got them out with minimal damage and are back out grooming again. Thanks to everyone that worked on ge ng them out and going again. This will be my last ar cle as president. My two year term is up. The last two years seemed to fly by. It was a good me. I would like to thank the Board of Directors for making my job easy and enjoyable. We had the Radar Run in February. The a endance was the biggest yet. Thank you to Bob Ozzie Ausloos and all of the volunteers who work on the parking. It was a big undertaking. Thank you to Steve Soltwedel and all of the volunteers that worked in the food and beer tents. A great job by everyone. We also had the Arrowhead Groomer Show. Thank you again Steve Soltwedel and all of the volunteers that worked the food venue there. Great job. The trails are in perfect condi on so get out and enjoy them. Remember to ride safe and ride right. Tom Trail Boss Jim Wendt WOW, the snow gods have really shined on the Bo-Boens!!!!! This is just what the doctor ordered. With the strong ice base we have we should be able to make it well into March for late season riding. We con nue to groom a full schedule and from the comments we are ge ng, riders are apprecia ng our efforts. In life, doesn t it some mes feel like you take two steps forward and then take one back. Well, we took one really large one back this past week when the en re roof on the north end of the building collapsed from snow load. Thank God no one was in the building when it came down. Both Tucker 1 and our tractor were buried under the rubble. Our groomer barn is a Town owned building that we lease for $1.00 for a 20 year period so we have no exposure for damage or loss. Our groomers are covered by an insurance policy through the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance for damages less deduc bles. The Town called in Waldmann Construc on who immediately began recovery efforts. Thank heaven for Brad and his crew. Within two days we were able to pull our machines out of the rubble to assess the damage. We sustained minimal damage and a er a careful examina on, the machines were put back in service. Some broken components and bent fixtures along with broken wiring were the major extent of our damage. A big thank you to: Track Inc. for the use of a demo Tucker to avoid missing a shi. Lulich Implement had a tractor on a trailer if we needed it for the very first night. We double shi ed the Tucker to avoid them having to bring a replacement tractor. Arrowhead Groomers (Dave Walker) provided heated space for equipment evalua on and space for our tractor in the interim. My groomer drivers were down there helping move ar cles out of the mess to the other side of the barn as needed. I also want to thank neighboring clubs for offering their assistance. We are truly an alliance and it really shows when a club gets into trouble. I can t say enough about our suppliers as they stepped up to help in any way possible to keep our opera on running. A er all this, we missed just one run! Quite a testament to our dedicated staff and vendors. I can only shout out a huge THANK YOU for everyone s efforts to keep the club opera onal. We are fully opera onal! I will provide updates as they become available. Un l then, I hope you enjoy riding your world class trail system provided by the best staff of drivers on the planet! Happy Trails! Jim

2 Candidate Statements President Steve Soltwedel I have served as President-Elect for the past two years and have accepted the commi ee s nomina on to run for President. I am honored and excited to become president and to work with the other elected officers and board to keep our club s reputa on as the provider of the best trails in the area and the largest club in the state. I appreciate your support for this elec on and for the upcoming year. President Elect Bob Ozzie Ausloos I have been snowmobiling since the very early 1970 s. I became ac ve in snowmobile clubs in the mid 80 s by holding a variety of offices from being a director through the treasurer s posi on, and finally being president. My job became more demanding and I could no longer find the me to be an officer, but we con nued to volunteer at fundraisers etc. We purchased a co age in St Germain in 1998 and joined the Bo-Boen Club at that me. Peg and I have been members of two clubs for most of our snowmobiling career. Anyone can join a club, but to really belong, you must be ac ve. I am recently re red and feel that I can now afford more me to the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. I am asking for your vote as President-Elect. Treasurer Ed Siergiej I have accepted the nomina on of the elec on commi ee to run for another year as your treasurer. I am looking forward in working with the other elected officers and directors as our club remains the largest in the State of Wisconsin. Snowmobiling is an important part of the success of our community. Once again I ask for your support. Secretary Kay Schultz I can t believe that I am finishing my 6 th year as secretary. As many of you know, I s ll do not snowmobile But! I s ll believe that snowmobiling is an essen al part of the northwoods economy and will do everything that I can to help keep it strong and keep our club the biggest and the best in Wisconsin. Along with the usual du es of the secretary, I fold and mail the hard copy newsle ers, help out with the past pig roasts, sell raffle ckets, and organize the 7 membership dinners that the club has every month from September through March. These dinners have grown from members a ending to 75 to 118 a ending our last Christmas party. Thank you in advance for your support. Director Paul Bohnen Director Dianne Dieter As I write this, the snow depth is higher than our porch! I guess my snow dance really worked this year. I am running for the board of directors because I want to assist the club in maintaining our incredible groomed trails. Since 1972 I have been involved with the establishment of the sport of snowmobiling. When it was being formed, I served as President and Secretary of the Kenosha County Snowmobile Alliance. When we re red to St. Germain in 2002 I con nued that involvement serving as a Director for the Bo-Boen Club, chairing the Bo-Boen Radar Run Food service, riding with the Women on Snow Tour event, assis ng at the Pig Roast, and volunteering for the Student Safety Commi ee. When asked what are my hobbies, there is one word snowmobiling. It is my passion. As your director, I will work diligently with the club to assure that the Bo-Boen s have the tools necessary to have these beau ful trails. Director Gary Groff I have accepted the nomina on to run for a second 3-year term as a director on the Bo-Boen board. I enjoy working with the other board members and volunteering for as many of the club ac vi es as I can fit into my schedule. Kathy and I have made many friends in the St. Germain and Eagle River area since re ring here in 2009, but none are more friendly or community spirit minded than the Bo- Boen members. They are such a fine asset to the area providing an excellent trail system and bringing many winter tourists to town where they are sorely needed to establish a winter economy. I have served on many church boards, including being Vice President of our 1,200 member church in Lower Michigan prior to re rement. I grew up on the Lake Huron side of Lower Michigan, graduated from Alpena Community College with a AAS Degree (Electronics Tech), then served 6 years in the US Navy Nuclear Power Program, most of which was spent on the USS Enterprise. Upon honorable discharge, I gained employment for 34 years at Palisades Nuclear Power Plant on Lake Michigan. Most of those years I was a licensed control room operator. I would appreciate your vote, so I could con nue to work with the other officers and directors to make snowmobiling in the St. Germain area the best it can be.

3 St. Germain Radar Run Parking Do you ever wonder how all of these vehicles and snowmobiles can get on the lake in an orderly fashion? Because of these volunteers! Peggy Ausloos Larry Chamberlain Roger Klein Jim Rybarczyk Ozzie Ausloos Don DeWig Bill Krueger Shaun Savel Don Baumann Sue DuBore Milt Klingsporn Bob Schell Roger Behm Jim DuBore Tom Nampel Tim Schwulst Ken Beno Gary Groff Judy Pacanowski Jerry Verseman Chris Boz Bosworth Bob Johnson Paul Petersen Dave Brown Jim Kelsey Jay Pritzl Secretary s Report Kay Schultz Thank you to all for your snow dances and/or songs, but now you can stop for a while. A er a slow start to the season, we have received about 24 of snow over the past week. The trees are hanging down from the weight of the snow on them and the northwoods is in its full winter splendor. Hope you can all get up here to see it for yourself. On Tuesday, February 12 th, we had our monthly membership dinner at Clearview. Despite the 12 of snow on the ground and it s ll coming down, we had 71 brave people a end the dinner. Thanks to all the Clearview Crew Kris, Connie, Violet, Angie, Chris ne and the kitchen crew for the great food and evening and understanding for all the cancella ons due to the weather. Volunteer Help Needed Snowmobile Roundup The Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club will again be providing food service for the Memorial Day weekend Hall of Fame Snowmobile Roundup. This year in addition to volunteers to work that day, we are in need of one or two persons willing to act as co-chairs for the event. Both of the past two chairpersons will not be in the St. Germain area during the weeks leading up to the event. We need chairs to solicit volunteers and organize work groups. The ordering of food and supplies will be done by Steve Soltwedel, remotely. If you are able to accept this position, please call Steve Soltwedel at Additionally anyone wishing to volunteer in advance to work that day can call Steve anytime. Lets continue our great tradition of volunteer support for this event.

4 Thank You Radar Run Food Tent Volunteers The 2019 Radar Run Food Tent was larger than any other year on record! It has become one of the most successful fundraisers for the St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. A Special THANK YOU to the Radar Run folks for allowing us the opportunity. Many thanks to our Business and Community Supporters: St. Germain Sentry Foods Paul s Rent-All St. Germain Sport Marine Milton Propane Town of St. Germain St. Germain Radar Run Eagle Floor Covering Center St. Germain Chamber of Commerce This event doesn t happen without the dedicated Bo Boen Volunteers who support this event by helping grill, bake brownies and other delicious treats, sell and serve food and beverages, set up and clean up. A huge thank you to all these volunteers (if we missed anyone, we are sorry): Janet Anthony Jim Harold Bob & Judy Schell Bob Ozzie Ausloos Gary Jacobi Bill & Kathy Schmidt Judie Berard Dawn Johnson Gary & Kay Schultz Paul Bohnen Cheryl Kelsey Geri Shambo Jack Bourgeois Jan Kitzrow Steve Soltwedel Joanne DeWig Roger & Carla Klein Jim Strehlow Dennis & Dianne Dieter Greg Loesche Nancy VerKuilen Jim & Sue Dubore Mike McCormick June Vogel Laurie Erdes Bonnie Omernik Judy Walker Jeff Ewald Jay Pritzl Jim Warmington Karen Grace Val Rybarczyk Jim Wendt Gary & Kathy Groff Jeff Sauer Jay & Dana Yenerick Carole Hall Ed Siergiej Dave Zielinski Thank You Everyone! Dianne Dieter & Steve Soldwedel, Co-Chairs From the Trails. Thanks for the awesome trails! Have a great time when we come up. Adam & Nicole - Shorewood, IL Thank you very much. I am 29 years old and have been riding Bo- Boen and Barnstormers trails since before I can remember and hope until my very last days, keep up the good work. Aaron - Orland Park, IL We have been riding in St. Germain for the past 5 years and are amazed at how well your trail system is groomed. Fantastic. Steve & Debbie - Batavia, IL Hard at work on the best trails around! There is a reason Bo-Boen is the biggest and best Club in Wisconsin Photo and quote credits to Kevin Bacci!

5 St. Germain Bo Boen Snowmobile Club Sample Ballot Elec on Officers & Directors President: One Year Term Vote for One Steve Soltwedel President Elect: One Year Term Vote for One Bob Ozzie Ausloos March Membership Meeting Tuesday, March 12th Golden Pines Supper Club Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. Menu Selection 8 oz. Prime Rib / Baked Potato Almond Encrusted Chicken Breast / Wild Rice Grilled Shrimp / Wild Rice Treasurer: One Year Term Vote for One Ed Siergiej Secretary: One Year Term Vote for One Kay Schultz All dinners include salad, vegetable, rolls, dessert, coffee. All meals are priced at $23.00 with tax and gratuity included. Members are responsible for payment of their reservation whether they attend or not. Please make checks payable to Golden Pines Supper Club RSVP on or before Monday, March 4th to Kay Schultz, (715) Director: Three Year Term Vote for Two Paul Bohnen Dianne Dieter Gary Groff CONTEST WINNERS Congratula ons to our two winners of a $25 Chamber Bucks Check in our li le contest: Judy Pacanowski, Eagle River WI Eric Halfman, Beaver Dam WI Their names were picked from all correct entries at our last dinner mee ng. Answers below: 1. The St. Germain Bo Boen Snowmobile Club was officially formed and organized in what year? Our club cash raffle this season is limited to how may ckets sold? Belonging to a Wisconsin Snowmobile Club & the AWSC along with having your sled registered in Wisconsin, you have the opportunity to purchase a discounted trail pass, what is the cost of this trail pass? $10 4. Sportsmen s Chalet Annual Pig Roast has benefited our club over $70,000. Last year 2018 being their last, how many annual benefit Pig Roasts have there been? Now known as Knockers Pizza Company Inc., when that loca on was originally built what was the name of the business it first housed? Eliason s Some Place Else

6 Tuesday, March 5th Board Mee ng, 7 pm Tuesday, March 12th Annual Membership Mee ng with Elec on Golden Pines Supper Club Sunday, May 26th Snowmobile Hall of Fame Classic Sled Roundup St. Germain Community Park Sunday, August 25th Drive with the Groomer Drivers St. Germain Golf Club Apple Dumpling Year End Luncheon Sunday, March 17, 2019 (Please note date change) 11:30 am Fibber s Restaurant & Bar Open to Apple Dumplings, spouses and other guests as well Menu Choices: Chicken Dinner with mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy & rolls Prime Rib Sandwich with French fries St. Patrick s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner All choices are $14.00 includes tax and p. Please reserve with menu choice to Bob Schell by Monday, March 12th rsschell@msn.com Phone: (715) Sunshine Report Get well cards were sent to Penny McCormick and Paula Zirbes and a sympathy card to Tim & Peggy Ebert. Please call Judy Schell at (715) or at: rsschell@msn.com when you have information on births, of members who are ill or hospitalized and need a bit of cheer, sympathy or encouragement.

7 St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club presents DRIVE with the GROOMER DRIVERS GOLF SCRAMBLE St. Germain Golf Club Sunday, August 25, 2019 Deadline for entry: August 18, 2019 Your Entry Fee of $75.00 per person includes: 18-holes of golf, riding cart, range balls to warm up with, one free drink ticket for your choice of beverage, lots of prizes, an ALL U Can Eat Burger & Brat Fry and a whole lot of fun! Get a 4 person team together and join us for a fantastic day of golf, camaraderie and excitement as we host our sixth annual fundraiser for the St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. We know that our trail system is the best in the state and we want to keep it that way! All proceeds will go to benefit the St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club and all of its efforts to keep our trails the best around! Format 5-Person Scramble Shotgun start at 9 AM Form your own 4-person team. The St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club will add one of our groomer drivers or club member to your team to make up the 5 person team. Contact to enter your team or to learn more about Sponsor Opportunities: Jim Wendt (715) Mike Osborne (715) St. Germain Golf Club (715) SPONSORS!!! Get your name in and be a sponsor! Guaranteed to be seen multiple times by our golfers! ONLY $100 Day of Play Fundraisers Raffles Mulligans Magic Putts 50/50

8 2019 Groomer Show THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEERS AND SUPPORTERS The 2019 Groomer Show Food Booth was again a fun and successful fundraiser for the Bo-Boen Club. Thank You to Dave & Judy Walker for allowing us the opportunity for this fundraiser. A special thanks to our Business and Community Supporters: St. Germain Sentry Foods Paul's Rent All St. Germain Sport Marine Walker Equipment Inc. 3C s Coffee Cup Café Once again our Bo-Boen volunteers really turned out and supported this event. You guys are the BEST! Without the generous dona on of me by all these volunteers this event wouldn t have happened: We apologize if we missed anyone. Don & Marie Baumann Jerry Smith Val Rybarczyk Gary & Kathy Groff Paul Bohnen Jim Warmington Bob & Judy Schell Kathy Liebenstein Laurie Erdes Ken Beno Steve Soltwedel Fran Sabick Jackie Horvath Dave & Sharon Brown Jim Wendt Gary & Kay Schultz Jay Pritzel Karen Grace Al & Jeanne Breck Barbara Steinhilber Jeff Sauer Rod & Nancy Kloster Dennis & Dianne Dieter Thank You Everyone for making this happen! Jim Wendt, Dianne Dieter and Steve Soltwedel, Chairs