Board of Directors OFFICERS President Terry Eisen (269) 209-2630 Vice President Mike Willbur (269) 963-3574 Secretary Jason Parzych (269) 213-4123 Secretary/Treasurer Cindy Hart (269) 721-9032 Committee Chairpersons: Land Acquisition Larry Crandall (269) 962-6790 Membership Adam Kline (269) 601-4543 Trails TJ Milleson (269) 377-2088 Trail Patrol Don Smith (269) 339-3234 Social Mrs. Kim Leach (269) 986-4936 Newsletter Jeff Gagnon (269) 331-0520 Education Greg Stanley (269) 789-1047 Nominations Ed Langdon (616) 893-3483 Historian Sandy Kerns October 2015 Issue A word from the President Things have been coming together smooth in preparation for the opening of the trails again this year. We just had the Halloween party and it was great to see everyone again and meet a few new members. Even some new land owners! Kim did a great job with all the kids games and food. The kids and adults all had a great time as usual, Thank you Kim!! We had quite a few people register during the party and pick up there stickers so they will be ready to ride. If you have not sent in your membership yet be sure to do so before December 1st. We will need some help cleaning and posting signs on the trails again this year and have a trail cleaning date set for November 7th and 8th. We will meet at the Red Barn at 9:00am. If you re not sure were the red barn is there is a map on page two of the newsletter. I can t be there Saturday but plan to be back to help Sunday. Call TJ or myself if you want more information. We are also looking for a new Board member to fill the nominations position. Ed Langdon had to step down due to a new job. Nominations is a very easy position and is a good way to get involved without a large time commitment. Come to one of our board meeting or give me a call if you have interested. See you on the trail soon good luck to all the deer hunters. Terry Eisen On the web! Northsidesnowmobile.com E-mail northsideclub@hotmail.com Also on Facebook Page 1
Shirts and Hats Contact Adams Shirt Shack at: 100 Beadle Lake Rd Battle Creek, MI 49014 269-964-3323 1-877-666-3734 E-mail: Adams-shirt-shack@comcast.net Trail Maintenance We are getting closer to snow,terry said so. Just in case you have forgotten we have trail signing and cleaning on November 7 and 8 th. We will be meeting at the big red barn on the west side of East Avenue, just South of St. Mary s Lake Road, at 9am. By no means do you have to bring anything, but somethings that might be helpful are: cordless drill with a 3/8 nut driver, gloves, something to trim branches and or vines with, beverages etc. See you all soon, TJ Milleson Do not use driveway! Drive here! BARN Page 2
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October 2015 13th- Board Meeting 7PM Jason s 25th- Halloween Party/General Membership meeting Crandall s pond @ 3pm Hotdogs, hot cocoa, donuts & cider for munching. Kids games, Hayrides for all. Sign up for membership, save $20 bucks by early registration. November 2015 10th- Board Meeting 7PM Terry s 15th- Christmas Parade February 2016 9th- Board Meeting 7PM * 13th 14th Club Trip Location to be determined March 2016 8th- Board Meeting 7PM * TBA Spring General Membership Meeting Looking forward to seeing you at these events! Kim S. Whittaker, Social Chair Starts at 6pm downtown BC A Night at the NorthPole is this years theme. Volunteers contact mommaruedock@outlook.com December 2015 8th- Board Meeting 7PM Terry s 5th or 12th -Adult s Christmas Party (time ans location TBD) January 2016 12th- Board Meeting 7PM * 16th- Poker Run or Snofari (with Snow) or Euchre tournament (without snow) NSC Members! $25 Off Any Fiberglass cap * Location to be determined Page 4
Snowmobile Trail Permits (taken from the DNR website:) In addition to registration of a snowmobile in Michigan, or from another state or province, a person who desires to operate a snowmobile in this state needs to purchase a snowmobile trail permit sticker. The snowmobile trail permit sticker is valid for 1 year which begins October 1 and ends September 30 of the following year. Snowmobile trail permits are available at the following: Online @ the DNR E-License website-your sticker will be mailed to you within 7-10 days or Through the MSA (Michigan Snowmobile Association) or From DNR Customer Service Centers Or MAPLE MEN 2013 SYRUP Wholesale Price Gallon $42.00 1/2 Gallon $24.00 Quart $13.00 Pint $9.00 1/2 Pint $5.00 LACEY, MICHIGAN Ed Langdon (269) 758-4022 From DNR Hunting and Fishing License Vendors Snowmobiles are exempt from the Trail Permit Sticker if they are: Operated exclusively on lands owned or under the control of the owner, used entirely in a safety education program conducted by a certified snowmobile safety instructor, exclusively operated in a special event of limited duration which is conducted according to a prearranged schedule under a permit from the governmental unit having proper jurisdiction or a snowmobile used solely for transportation on the frozen surface of public waters for the purpose of ice fishing. Display of Trail Permit Sticker: The trail permit sticker needs to be permanently affixed to the forward half of the snowmobile directly above or below the headlight. Page 5
Publicity/Newsletter We have had a few cold days to give us a taste of the weather to come, hopefully! Although, it looks like the meteorologists are forecasting a warm up for the first part of November. This is not ideal but maybe it will make it easier for those last minute preparations we all need to do before the snow flies. Time is growing short so make sure you check out your sleds and get your memberships in BEFORE Dec 1st for the early bird discount. Membership forms are included in the newsletter and also on the Northside Snowmobile Club Facebook Page. Our website is currently down for the moment but Jason is looking for a new hosting service that is more reasonable in cost. Again if you are Facebook savy and wish to save the club some money in printing and postage, you can choose to opt out a paper copy of the newsletter. Just look for the opt out checkbox on the bottom of the application. If you would prefer to have the newsletter emailed to you just please specify that in the bottom of the application as well. If you still wish to receive your newsletter via the mail, we can still print and mail you a copy. Also remember your state trail permits! The State trail permit is not required by the Northside Snowmobile Club, but is by the DNR. If they catch you without one you will get a ticket. Happy Riding! Jeff Gagnon Newsletter Editor Page 6