www.anchoragesnowmobileclub.com

The official publication of the Anchorage Snowmobile Club
Season 2015-2016, Issue 1
September 2015
A message from Gene Gerkin,
President, Anchorage Snowmobile Club
The Anchorage Snowmobile Club
ASC was formed as a non profit corporation
in 1991 to support Anchorage
snowmobilers interested in having more
places to ride and better snowmobile
access. ASC promotes the sport of
snowmobiling with the primary objectives
being family recreation and pleasure.
ASC works for fair and equitable access
regulations, the development of trails
and related issues, and “Safety First”
including “Zero Tolerance” in all winter
sports.
Officers and Board of Directors
The ASC Board of Directors is composed
of 17 positions, four officers and
13 board members. The Board is generally
responsible for making decisions
regarding funding of the club, access
issues, club rides and events, and sharing
additional club duties as required.
President:
Gene Gerkin
Vice Pres.:
Jerry Siok
Recorder:
Pheng Scott
Treasurer:
Sean Robbins
Board: Michelle LaRose, Tim Cook, Kevin
Hite, Jay Bonk, Dave Agosti, Kevin Cross,
Roger Holland, Pheng Scott, John Scudder,
Jerry Siok, Sean Robbins, Gene Gerken, and
Vicki Gerken.
Making Tracks
Making tracks is the official publication
of the Anchorage Snowmobile Club
(ASC) and is published September thru
March, seven issues. ASC offers its business
and individual members the opportunity
to advertise in making tracks.
Please feel free to direct any questions regarding the ASC Newsletter to Roger Holland
at [email protected]
Or
[email protected]
Anchorage Snowmobile Club
P.O. Box 232196
Anchorage, AK 99523-2196
ASC Hotline 689-7777
I’d like to welcome everyone to our first edition of the 2015-2016 ASC
Newsletter. I certainly hope all of you have had a great Alaskan summer
and made time in your schedules to enjoy this beautiful state. With the days
getting shorter and the nights getting longer it’s time to start thinking about
snow-machining this upcoming season. As your new club President, I am
very excited about this upcoming riding season.
Our club will be having another great snow machine raffle this year. Like
previous years, there will only be 1,000 tickets printed. Each ticket will cost
$20, and the first, second, and third place winners will be selected at our December 17th General Membership meeting. We will be selling tickets at the
September, October, November, and December general membership meetings. Contact an ASC Board member if you’d like to purchase raffle tickets
sooner rather than later!
ASC Raffle Details
Grand Prize:
2015 Ski Doo Summit SP 600 HO ETEC + $500 in-store credit. Sponsored
by AMDS!
Second Prize:
$1000 Gift Card to Marita Sea & Ski/Alaska Power Sports.
Sponsored by Marita Sea & Ski/Alaska Power Sports!
Third Prize:
Garmin Rino 650 GPS.
Sponsored by Sportsman’s Warehouse!
It’s incredibly early in the season, but you can check out the meetings
scheduled and even a few rides already listed on our ASC Event and Ride
Schedule. We’ll be adding more rides and events, and when you find one
that looks interesting, get involved and get out there and have a great time!
Make New Friends,
Join Anchorage Snowmobile Club
You’ll Never Ride Alone
Anchorage Snowmobile Club
POB 232196
Anchorage, AK 99523
(907)689-7777
www.anchoragesnowmobileclub.com
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ASC Business members are very important to the club. They provide financial support, demonstrate their support of
snow machining by the business community, and many of them provide snow-machiners with goods and services so
that we can enjoy our sport. When the opportunity arises, take YOUR business to one of OUR business members
listed on this page, and please let them know that you appreciate their support of our club.
GOLD MEMBERS
Alaska Spine Institute, 3801 University Lake Dr, Ste. 300, Anchorage
907-762-6315
www.alaskaspineinstitute.com
Coca-Cola of Alaska, 128 West 1st Avenue, Anchorage, AK
907-272-8511
Coca-Cola of Alaska
907-257-7245
www.denalifcu.org
907-562-6905
www.whitespruce.com
Alaska Performance RV and Marine, 6820 Arctic Blvd, Anchorage, AK
907-522-8965
www.alaskaperformancerv.com
Alpine Creek Lodge, PO Box 121, Cantwell, AK
907-743-0565
www.alpinecreeklodge.com
Anchorage Yamaha, 3919 Spenard Road, Wasilla, AK
907-243-8343
www.anchorageyamaha.com
Learn To Return, 5761 Silverado Way Unit Q, Anchorage, AK
907-563-4463
www.survivaltraining.com
Mt View Car Wash, 3433 Commercial Drive, Anchorage, AK
907-279-4819
www.mtviewcarwash.com
Ron Webb Paving & Snow Removal Inc, PO Box 230228, Anchorage, AK
907-349-3724
www.ronwebbpaving.com
Trapper Creek Inn & RV Park, PO Box 13209, Trapper Creek, AK
907-733-1444
www.trappercreekinn.com
Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union, 3440 E. 36th Avenue, Suite 230,
Anchorage, AK
White Spruce Trailers, 7201 Brayton Dr, Anchorage, AK
SILVER MEMBERS
BRONZE MEMBERS
Alaska Snow Cat, PO Box 13355, Trapper Creek, AK
907-733-1566
Bentalit Lodge, PO Box 52, Skwentna, AK
907-7332716
www.bentalitlodge.com
Dr Gregory Grubba DDS, 4200 Lake Otis Parkway Suite 301, Anchorage, AK
907-562-1958
www.drgrubba.com
The Club recognizes the support of all our business members and advertisers listed above.
We ask that you remember them when a need arises for goods
and services they provide. PRINT THIS PAGE and keep it handy for easy reference.
GRAND PRIZE:
2015 SKI DOO SUMMIT SP 600 HO
ETEC WITH ELECTRIC START
AND $500 IN-STORE CREDIT!
Sponsored by AMDS!
2nd Prize:
$1000 GIFT CARD FROM
MARITA SEA & SKI/
ALASKA POWER SPORTS!
ONLY
1,000 tickets
will be sold
3rd Prize:
Garmin RINO 650
Sponsored by
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE!
Prizes may not be
exactly as shown.
Drawing for the prizes will take place at the general
membership meeting on December 16th!
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Ride info for the 2015-2016 season.
Always check the ASC hotline or web page and Facebook for up to date information
Date Skill
Event/Ride
SEPTEMBER 2015
10
ASC Board Meeting
16
General Membership Meeting
25-27
The Big O Adventure Expo
OCTOBER 2015
8
ASC Board Meeting
21
General Membership Meeting
NOVEMBER 2015
12
ASC Board Meeting
18
General Membership Meeting
DECEMBER 2015
10
ASC Board Meeting
16
General Membership Meeting
20 Fam
South Denali
JANUARY 2016
14
ASC Board Meeting
20
General Membership Meeting
FEBRUARY 2016
11
ASC Board Meeting
13-16
18
19
19-21
20
Time
Ride Leader
Comments
6:00 PM
ASC Staff
Public Works Bldg.
7:00 PM
Multi Day
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
ASC Staff
Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
ASC Staff
Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
6:00 PM
ASC Staff
7:00 PM
TBA
Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
Michelle LaRose
More Info to Come
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
ASC Staff
Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
6:00 PM
ASC Staff
Fam
Bentalit
Over Night
General Membership Meeting
7:00 PM
Fam
Iron Dog Trail Class Start
Fam
Bentalit
Over Night
Fam
Iron Dog Anchorage Start
21 Fam Iron Dog Big Lake Restart
25-28 Fam
Susitna River Lodge
MARCH 2016
10
ASC Board Meeting
16
General Membership Meeting
19
Int
Eureka - Nelchina Glacier
APRIL 2016
14
ASC Board Meeting
??
Spring Fling
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
Denaina Center
More Info to Come
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
TBA
6:00 PM
6:00 PM
Public Works Bldg.
Kurt Julsen
More Info to Come
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
Big Lake
Kurt Julsen
More Info to Come
Pat Kuckertz
Gary Brown
More Info to Come
More Info to Come
ASC Staff
Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St
Roger Holland
More info to Come
ASC Staff
ASC Staff
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Public Works Bldg.
IBEW Hall
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General membership meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month
during September-March.
Meetings are held at the IBEW Hall, 3333 Denali St. in Anchorage,
and the meetings start at 7pm.
***NEXT MEETING WILL BE 16 September 2015 ***
Download the membership form from the club website and the drawing will be at the
September membership meeting.
CLICK HERE FOR
BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP
INFORMATION
CLICK HERE FOR
INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY
MEMBERSHIP INFO
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Anchorage Snowmobile Club
PO Box 232196
Anchorage, AK 99523-2196
(907)566-0272
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
The Anchorage Snowmobile Club would like to thank the IBEW
for allowing us the use of their facilities for our meetings
during the 2014-2015 season.
The IBEW has supported us with this generous donation for many years
and as last season has passed and this new one awaits we say,
THANK YOU IBEW!!
The Club recognizes the support of all our business members and advertisers
listed on page 2. We ask that you remember them when a
need arises for goods and services that they provide.
PRINT THOSE PAGES and keep them handy for easy reference.