October 2009 Message
October 26th, 2009
By now you should have received the latest edition of the Snomad Magazine. A tremendous thanks to Brian Wright and his daughter Jamie for tackling this huge task. The magazine is a valuable link to our members that keeps folks informed of club matters and events. The new format is crisp and easy to read. Please understand that the publisher only formats the magazine. He needs articles and information to put into the magazine so get your typing fingers warmed up and get your articles to Brian, even if they’re from older rides.
As winter approaches many snowmobile related events are just around the corner. We recently completed our annual general membership meeting, which had another nice turnout. Folks were treated to a fantastic spaghetti dinner and we got some important club business taken care of as well. Thanks to the FWO ladies (and their spouses) for the beautiful set up and great dinner. All proceeds will go to support the Easter Seals For Women’s Only ride in January.
Congratulations to Ron Schroeder who was elected to the vacant Trustee position. As you know, Ron is past president and a long time Board member. After a brief sabbatical, we look forward to adding his renewed enthusiasm to the Board. I’d also like to thank JoAnn Bagnasco, Dennis Winowiecki and Brian Wright for running for the vacancy. We are a fraternal club that is run by the members for the members. The willingness of new folks to step into leadership roles is invaluable in bringing fresh ideas to keep the membership involved and create enticements for future members to join.
On October 23-25 the MSA will hold their annual convention in Lansing. This is as close as they’ve ever been to SE Michigan and as a result the Snomads will serve as the host club providing entertainment for snowmobilers from across the state. This is a great opportunity for the Snomads and a testament to the great relationship we have with the MSA brass.
On November 6-8 the Novi Snow Show takes place. Once again, the Snomads will have a display booth to sell trail permits and generate memberships. If you want to help at the booth, contact James Jetke and if you want to assist with the all day safety class on Saturday, contact me.
Mark your calendar for November 21st when the Snomads will celebrate the start of our 25th season with the Silver Anniversary Kick Off Party. As usual, we’ll have a great dinner at Santia Hall along with prizes and an auction. There will be some silver anniversary give aways for all attendees and just in……the theme will be 1984, the year the Snomads were founded. So dig out those platform shoes and be prepared to party like it’s 1984.
After that, the ride season starts with the Shakedown Ride in Munising from December 11-13. There are many more great rides following that. A few open weekends remain and if you want to try your hand at coordinating a ride in one of your favorite riding places, please let me know. We have lots of folks who are willing to assist you in setting up a successful ride.
Finally, Ski-Doo is running an unbelievable Support Your Club promotion. Fill out the coupon on the inside of any snowmobile magazine or at Ski-Doo.com, listing the Snomads, and take the coupon to any Ski-Doo dealer. Snomads gets $10 for every coupon turned in. You don’t even have to ride, or like, Ski-Doo to participate so there’s no excuse. And one club will win a brand new Ski-Doo – it could be us. Hurry, the promotion ends on November 13th.
Have a great season and we’ll see you soon.
Bill Chatfield
SnomadS Snofari Club
President