Trail News January 2017 A Publication of the North Royalton YMCA Trail Blazers Like us on our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/trailblazersymca
Yetta Hey! Trail Boss Notes January 2017 It feels kind of strange that I am writing my last Trail Boss Notes. Although we had a year packed full of fun events, it went by so fast. I d like to start by thanking all my officers for making this possible. Whether it be through running events, making sure the supplies get to where they are needed, or just being there to bounce ideas off of, there is no way I could have made it through this year without them. I look forward to continuing on as 2017 s Old Trapper. I typically structure my newsletter the same every month, talking about events we just had, then what is coming up. I m going to try something a little different this last time. Below I ve listed a few of the highlights, from my perspective, of the good times I had in the organization in 2016. 2016 Winter Camp at Punderson: A little bit of nervousness when Keith passed me the hatchet. 12 more months to go. Gray s Armory: My second time going, but this place never gets old. It s so neat to hear about the history of Cleveland. Ray s Indoor Mountain Bike: This has always been my kids favorite event. They talk about it for weeks afterwards. Paintball: First time we combined Trailblazers and Senior Princesses. Worked out very well. This is my favorite event. Spring Camp: Two words: Wright-Patterson. I have wanted to do this event since I entered the Trailblazers. It was so worth it. Hope to go back soon. Skyzone: My first time going. I have never been so sore in my life. Awesome place. Fall Camp: Wow, that adventure course at Peek n Peak was awesome. I d really like to get back there again. It was amazing watching the boys conquer their fears. Brown s Game: Well, you win some, you lose some. Hanging out with a great bunch of guys. Boat ride is always awesome. Turkey Bowl: The future of our organization. Keith and I literally had about 100 kids asking us for the ball. I know I left out some events. Don t take it the wrong way. They were all awesome. Here is to a great 2017. Hope to see you all soon. Pat, Adam and Josh Mayo 2016 Trail Boss
Membership OPS Fees are due by 12/31/16 2017 Trail Blazer Dues - A lifetime of memories! $30 annual dues are used to run the program. In order to participate in events, you need to be current in your annual dues. If you haven t yet renewed your Trail Blazers membership dues for 2017, please take a moment to ensure you don t get left out of the fun and exciting events planned for 2017! Yesterday Today Tomorrow Even if you can only attend a few events, Remember... Our kids grow up fast... Mail the completed form below with a check for $30 made out to Trail Blazers to: August Tischer 1959 Hopehaven Drive Parma, OH 44134 Senior Princesses Annual Operating Fee -- $30 Questions contact August at 440-941-6747 or atischeriv2@cox.net Dad: Address: City: ZIP: Home Phone: Cell Phone: (optional) Son: Son: Dad s Email: Mom s Email: (optional)* Son s Email: (optional)* Son s Email: (optional)* *We can also email the Trail News to mom and son if we have their email addresses. The full Trail News will be emailed. If you do not want a hard copy of the Trail News also mailed, check here
New Participant Guides Princesses Trailblazers Sr. Princesses Adventure Programs Section 1 Parent/Guardian Information Parent Name Adventure Guides Adventure Princesses Senior Princesses Trail Blazers 2016/2017 Program Registration Form North Royalton Family YMCA 11409 State Road, North Royalton, OH 44133 Relation Street Address City State Zip Home Phone Work Phone Email Emergency Contact Information Child School: Contact Name Relation Phone Section II Participant Information Are you a new participant? No 1. Participant Name Birth Date / / 2. Participant Name Birth Date / / 3. Participant Name Birth Date / / 4. Participant Name Birth Date / / 5. Participant Name Birth Date / / Outpost/Circle Outpost/Circle Outpost/Circle Outpost/Circle Outpost/Circle Section III Payment Information Including Lake Trail Nation Fees Fees: YMCA Members: $45 per family. YMCA Program Members*: $60 per family. Non-YMCA Members (Includes 1 year family program membership): $85 per family. Participant #1 is: Participant #2 is: Participant #3 is: Participant #4 is: Participant #5 is: Membership Status Fee Payment Method $ -Member -Member $ (Make checks payable to North Royalton YMCA) $ -Member $ Credit Card Number -Member Expiration Date / $ -Member Total Signature Section IV Signature The YMCA of Greater Cleveland Registration Statement: In consideration of the opportunity to become a member and/or program participant of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, I hereby assume all risks and release and hold harmless the Association and its members, volunteers, and employees from any claim which might arise as the result of my presence, participation, and/or membership in the Association. I shall abide by the rules and conditions of membership as stipulated by the Association, and agree to conduct myself accordingly. Signature of Adult (must be 18 or over) Date Section IV Photography Release I hereby give the YMCA of Greater Cleveland absolute permission, with respect to the photographs that they have taken of my child or in which he / she may be included with others, to copyright, use and publish the same in any medium and for any purpose whatsoever and to use my name in connection therewith if the so choose. I hereby release and discharge the YMCA of Greater Cleveland, as well as the person for whom they took the photographs, from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of the photographs. Child s Name Parents signature Date For more information about the adventure programs visit www.clevelandymca.org under Adventure Guides or call the North Royalton Family YMCA at 440 230 9339 *Program Members have already paid $25.00 annual program membership fee.
Trail Blazers will meet prior to Y-Noah Honor Guard on Saturday, January 14 th, 2017, at China House (4031 S. Main St., Akron) at 5 pm. Chinese restaurant located not far from the I-77 exit 120. Menu and pricing available online. Afterwards we will go to Y-Noah for the Guides Council fire. See the map for directions to Y-Noah. Link to China House
TRAIL BLAZERS NIGHT with the CLEVELAND MONSTERS vs. the Iowa Wild Friday, February 3 rd Face Off at 7:00 pm Ticket Cost: $20 each $2 Dogs $1 Sodas Mail order to: August Tischer Phone: 440-941-6747 1959 Hopehaven Dr. Parma, Ohio 44134 Deadline to order tickets is January 22 nd Make checks out to Trail Blazers. This is a family event. Limited seats reserved together Doors open at 6:00 pm Electronic tickets will be distributed via Flash Seats by email See www.flashseats.com for details Name: Phone: Email (req d for Flash transfer): Total Number of Tickets: x $20 =
IT'S FREEZING COLD OUT THERE - RIDE YOUR BIKE INSIDE This is not an adventure guides bike-hike my peeps. It's the Youtube-in-Your-Life bike experience of all times and you might even see something like this: But more likely this: Sunday February 12 th from 4:00 until you can't move anymore because your son dragged your old bones all over a biotch of an indoor bike course that neither of you can believe really exists... and it's been in your own hometown for how many years?!!! (but they will throw you out at 10:00 pm if you stay past your bedtime) Beginner areas. Baller areas. Sit on a couch and wait for your son in front of a fire areas. Picnic tables. Order-in a pizza. Bring a bag of food. Buy a Gatorade and a Cliff-Bar. It's up to you. Thirteen Dollars? What?????? 13 Smalls to Ride? That s it. Pay at the door. (If you're waiting on your duff while your son shreds - you don t pay a dime). Be present to sign the waiver (Like a helmet, no one rides without one). Bring a bike. 20" BMX or full-size mountain bike it doesn't matter they all roll on these endless indoor trails. You pay $17 to rent one (big or small) and $20 to reserve one ahead of time because there are only so many, so just bring one you stole from your neighbor's kid. Bring a helmet. They have free borrow-a-helmet but sometimes they run short. If you're a dork bring your laptop and do your work on free wifi. Don't let him miss this. Here is the website: http://www.raysmtb.com Here is the address: 9801 Walford Ave. Cleveland, OH 44102 (just keep driving around it until you see all the cars in the back). Here is the #: 216-631-7433 Also, have your boy show you how to Youtube search "ray's mtb" and there are tons of videos to get psyched. I AM THE OIC, WHICH MEANS I WILL SEE YOU THERE ON MY BMX. DON'T SEND ME MONEY. CALL ME IF BEFUDDLED - Steve, Ryan and Daniel Doucette (216) 798-8877 porchplayer@gmail.com
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE When: Sunday February 26 th Where: North Royalton YMCA Time: _ Noon- 4pm Who: Guides & Trailblazers I have a limited supply of milk cartons available upon request. (35pcs per boat) Contact Aaron Boone to register ASAP 440-476-0211 LegendKeeper@bigcreekweb.com
Saturday March 11 th 9:00-11:00 PM Arrive by 8:45 PM Sport combining Bumper Cars, Basketball, & Lacrosse! G r e a t, F a s t - P a c e d F u n! Two teams of 5 players drive around the court in bumper cars. Each player carries a plastic scoop to pick up, catch & throw a whiffle ball at a target on a backboard. Each game will last about 15 minutes. Pizza and pop will be provided. M i n i m u m A g e 9 Y e a r s O l d! $20 per person Registration deadline March 4 th Make checks out to "Trail Blazers" Mail to: Don McKee 8025 Kenilworth Ave. Parma, Ohio 44129 724-5375 Whirlyball March 11 th, 2017 Dad's Name: Phone Number Total Attending Son's Name: Email:
Trail Boss Forward Scout Paymaster Trail News Editor Assistant Trail News Editor Trader Outfitter Ramrod 1 Ramrod 2 Ramrod 3 Old Trapper Senior Advisor YMCA Program Director 2016 Trail Blazers Officers Patrick & Adam Mayo Steve, Daniel, & Ryan Doucette Al & Jack Pereksta August IV & August V Tischer Ryan & Ryan Myers Rob & Robbie Ezinski Tony & Anthony Cocita Tim & Aaron Organiscak Keith & Kyle Cmich Todd & Rob Rasmussen Kevin Demming 268-6173 (216) 798-8877 845-2904 941-6747 (216) 571-9091 842-7819 212-3800 503-1486 237-2751 842-7142 842-5200 patrick_mayo@cox.net tbtrailboss@bigcreekweb.com porchplayer@gmail.com tbforwardscout@bigcreekweb.com apereksta@cavtel.net tbpaymaster@bigcreekweb.com atischeriv@cox.net tbeditor@bigcreekweb.com tbassisttneditor@bigcreekweb.com tbtrader@bigcreekweb.com rezinski@sbcglobal.net tboutfitter@bigcreekweb.com acocita@hotmail.com tbramrod1@bigcreekweb.com rcmyers79@gmail.com tbramrod2@bigcreekweb.com tso71@sbcglobal.net tbramrod3@bigcreekweb.com keithcmich@gmail.com tboldtrapper@bigcreekweb.com toddrasmussen2011@gmail.com tbsenioradvisor@bigcreekweb.com kdemming@clevelandymca.org Website: http://www.bigcreekweb.com User Name: trail Password: blazers Sweatshirts and T-Shirts - Adult Sizes S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL Rob Ezinski Sweatshirt and T-Shirt combo - $32.00 2919 Maplecrest Ave Sweatshirt alone - $25.00 Parma, OH 44134 T-Shirt alone - $10.00 440-842-7819 Name Phone Address City State Zip Size Quantity Size Quantity
Date 2017 Trail Blazers Calendar Check individual flyers for details. Date and locations may change. Event January 6 th -8 th Mayo Winter Camp January 14 th Doucette Honor Guard February 3 rd Tischer Cleveland Monsters February 4 th Adv. Princess Adventure Princesses Mardi Gras February 12 th Doucette Ray s Indoor Mountain Bike February 26 th Adv. Guides Regatta Cardboard Boat Race March 4 th Adv. Guides Adventure Guides Night at the Races March 11 th McKee WhirlyBall March 26 th Mayo Indoor Rock Climbing April 22 nd Cocita Paintball May 6 th Cocita USS Cod May 29 th Doucette Memorial Day Parade June 9 th -11 th Doucette Spring Camp June 24 th Myers Skyzone and Cookout July 4 th Doucette July 4 th Parade July 14 th -16 th Adv. Guides Mohican Wilderness Campout August 12 th Doucette Family Picnic August 25 th Cmich Moonlight Golf September 16 th Doucette Honor Guard Ice Cream Social September 22 nd -24 th Doucette Fall Camp October 21 st Adv. Princess Buffalo Overnighter TBD Indoor Go Karts TBD Mayo Browns Game November 3 rd Tischer Laser Tag November 17 th -19 th Kalahari November 23 rd Adv. Guides Turkey Bowl December 1 st Cmich Bowling 2018 January 5 th -7 th Doucette Winter Camp
North Royalton YMCA c/o August Tischer 1959 Hope Haven Dr. Parma, Ohio 44134 Trail News TO THE HOME OF: Events In This Issue: January 14 th Honor Guard February 3 rd Cleveland Monsters February 12 th Ray s Indoor Mtn Bike February 26 th Regatta March 11 th Whirlyball Trail News Deadlines: January 22 nd