December 2015 Large

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Christmas Dinner and Dance - Saturday December 19th
The Christmas Party was successful once again and lots of fun. Thanks to everyone who donated to the silent
auction, the cookies for the raffle and food for the pot luck that went so nicely with the turkey and ham .
The music of the "Classmates" was great.
Photos: Bob Walker
Thanks to Bob for lighting the fire to get us started. Thanks to everyone.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
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President’s Report …..... John Sullivan
We had a good snow start to the season; enough for a short but rough ride. We
need a bit more snow before the season can really start. I spend half my time looking at the weather site and hoping that a combination of high temperatures and rain
don’t rob us of what snow we have. The other half of the time is spent watching
predictions for 1 – 3 cm. of snow turn into slightly overcast predictions turn into a
blue sky reality.
Photo: Bob Walker
I’ve used this time to put my paper bundles together for each machine: ownership, license, liability insurance, ICBC sticker, photocopy of driver’s license and
road crossing permits for both the 100 Mile and Clinton area. (“The system is too
complex” is an understatement.)
My machines started and were moved close to the house in anticipation. The
Phazer got inside the garage for some TLC. Who designed a machine that you
have to take the fuel tank off to replace the plugs?
Am I ready for the season? My machine maybe, me for sure!
Snowfall last week has added another 6 to 8 inches. We used the opportunity to do 2 days of trail clearing and installing the
signs at the final 4 sites. The sign project partnership with Recreation Sites and Trails have enhanced our trail system enormously.
Signs and maps can be found at major intersections throughout our trails. Although we have done some trail maintenance the high
winds have meant downed trees are still to be anticipated. Be careful driving your sleds.
Take advantage of this early start and enjoy the tails. Nobody can predict what the season will bring.
At the club, Art went to town and insured and registered both of our groomer sleds. An examination of them showed they needed a few repairs before the season start. Parts have been ordered, and Peter and Art will have worked on the repairs by the time of
this newsletter. Continuous thanks to both for their dedication.
On November 14 . Peter and myself attended the BCSF general meeting in Vernon. The BCSF currently has only 14% of the
province’s 45,000 sledders. The club has set a priority to grow its membership. The meeting brainstormed a number of ideas for
clubs to increase their membership base. The most promising was the use of facebook to promote the clubs and attract a younger
membership. Peter and Cheryl have undertaken to promote our facebook presence. The BCSF is using a new online membership
program. The software is in a beta form and clubs are experiencing startup problems. The program will eventually allow online
membership registration and payments.
On the social side Steve and Jenny’s Snowflake Dinner was a great success. We look forward to Pat and Miriams’s Christmas
Dance and Jack’s New Years party. Keep January 31 open for the Gold Rush Trail Ride and Dinner followed by Snowarama on
Feb .7.
Best wishes for the season and do a snow dance on the holidays.
.… John
Executive Meeting
General Meeting
Wed Dec 30, 2015 @ 7 PM
Mon Jan 4, 2016 @ 7 PM
Wed Jan 27, 2016 @ 7PM
Mon Feb 1, 2016 @ 7PM
Wed Mar 2, 2016 @ 7PM
Mon Mar 7, 2016 @ 7PM
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Commemorative Ride on the Gold Rush
GLSC Executive
Snowmobile Trail (GRST)
President:
John Sullivan
250-706-8562
Art Groves
250-456-2112
Secretary:
Lorrie Fleming
250-456-7566
Treasurer:
Rita Dixon
250-456-7529
Directors:
Steve Gehl
250-456-7493
Miriam Livingston
250-456-7531
Warren Lowe
250-456-7506
Pat Olsoff
250-456-6054
Membership:
Kim Lowe
250-456-7506
Hall Rentals:
Cheryl Groves
250-456-2112
Bob Walker
250-456-7566
Vice President:
The BCSF is in the planning stage of a ride on the GRST this
coming season, as 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the BCSF.
The plan is to ride from Kamloops to Wells and then back the
same route. They are expecting 30 riders for the whole ride
and they also anticipate riders and clubs to join in at each leg
of the ride.
The ride will start in Kamloops January 31, 2016 with the first
layover in the 70 Mile Area. We have been on 2 conference
calls and have ideas on how to get our club involved.
We are thinking of:
January 31st - Riding out to Moose or Hammer Lake to meet
the riders and lead them through our trail system.
January 31st - Hold a pot luck dinner at the Clubhouse for
the riders
February 1st - Ride with the group to the next Layover at the
Hills Health Ranch at the 108 and stay the night.
February 2nd - Club Riders return to Green Lake
February 7th - Ride Wrap up event in 100 Mile
February 8th - GRST ride Returns to Kamloops (Lunch or ?
for the riders)
As this is still in the planning stage, any ideas, questions or
concerns would be welcomed.
Peter……….
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Editor:
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Ass’t Editor:
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Clubhouse Rental
Full Washrooms Now Available !
$50 per day for members
$150 per day for non-members.
Please Contact Cheryl Groves at 250-456-2112.
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Do you enjoy the pot-luck food at club functions?
Here is another recipe submitted by Susan Smith
for a popular item
4th Annual New Years Party / Dance at the Snowmobile Clubhouse
It’s the 4th Annual New Years eve dance/party
hosted by Jack and Sean Keough and friends.
Open to all members and their guests. If you’re
up for the holidays it’s a great opportunity to
come and dance to live music, party with old
friends and meet new ones. This year’s musicians include Andy Leese on keyboards and
lead guitar, Doug Fenwick on bass and guitar, Sean Keough on drums and Jack
Keough on guitar and harmonica. We will be having a brief open mike as part of the
celebrations with some local talent......Herman Toews and Mike Morrice. Bring a
friend(s) and come ring in the new year at the snowmobile clubhouse. It’s a BYOB
event and please bring an appy or leftovers if you can for a snack later on!
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Trail Signage Project
November 18th work party
installed signs acquired with
funding though Recreational
Site and Trails BC.
The kiosk (below) replaces the
old signboard at the Clubhouse. Thank you to Steve,
John, Art, and Bob B. for doing
a great job installing it on
November 2nd.
Photo: Peter McKie
Photo: Bob Walker
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Photo: Peter McKie
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2015 - 2016 Calendar of Events
Membership 2015 - 2016
Did you know that your Green Lake
Snowmobile Club membership
expires on October 31st, 2015?
Dec. 31
New Years Eve Celebration
Jan. 23
Memorial Ride / Open House
We appreciate your past support of the club
and would like to encourage you to renew
your membership each year. You can use the
application form on the last page of this
newsletter.
If you have any questions or concerns,
please call me or any of the directors listed in
this newsletter.
Thank-you!
Jan. 31
Gold Rush Trail-ride Dinner
Jack Keough
Peter & Susan McKie ; Art & Cheryl Groves
Feb. 7
Snowarama
Peter & Susan McKie ; Art & Cheryl Groves
Mar. 12
Wind - up / Pig Roast
John & Diane Sullivan
Kim Lowe
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GLSC Historical Bits !
February 23, 1975:
-First Fun Day was held at the Flying U.
-Snow Golf, Tug-of-War, and games
were played.
-Entry fee was - Members: 25 cents
Non-Members: 50 cents
March, 1975:
-Began having meetings at
Sandy Beach with a charge of
$6.00 per meeting.
-The school was charging $10
per meeting plus 7 cents per
chair.
April, 1975:
-The Club had 39 members
-Membership Dues: Family - $5
Single - $2 (this included the fees of $2 per family and
$1 per single paid to BCSVA. // The Club had $381.43 in the bank.
1977:
-Began looking for land to call home // Tony Knittle considered donating land near Little
Horse Store. // Looked at land near gymkhana grounds on North Side // looked at 2 lots
where we are today.
Stay tuned for the next ‘installment’ ….
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Club Rides
The first ‘Club Ride’ of the season was Sunday December 20th. We left the clubhouse with seven sleds - Frank being our leader
and Peter bringing up the rear making sure everyone stayed in line ( didn’t break down, crash, miss a turn, run out of gas, hit a
moose, lose luggage, etc, etc!) No problems on this trip, but that is the reason for the ‘sweeper’ at the back of the group.
We acquired three more sleds (4 riders) at 70 Mile and continued westward (ho!), bringing the total to 10 machines / 11 riders.
The snow conditions were really quite good and the weather perfect for riding.
Oh! … the previously mentioned ‘no problems’ was not exactly true - Peter and Leroy had to make a few unscheduled stops to
recover the chainsaw (see ‘luggage’ above!) - gotta use bigger bungee cords, Leroy!
Thanks for the ride, Frank! Now that I have checked my GPS, I know where we were ! (see below)
Hopefully we get lots more snow (and many rides) this winter.
…..Bob Walker...
GPS Track - December 20, 2015
approximate distance travelled - 60 miles
Dusty Rose Pub
Home of the
Famous
Steak Sandwich
WATCH FOR KAROAOKE AND OPEN MIKE
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70 Mile House
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