Oxford Sno-Mads
Marquette County Trail Conditions: 608-586-MCSA (6272)
CLUB RIDE DETAILS..........
At the December meeting, we talked about the annual club ride. The ride has been rescheduled for February 16,17,18. Karen made contact with the resort and it will cost each member $35 deposit before the next meeting. The cost is the same if we stay 2 or 3 nights, so a few members are talking about going up on Thursday afternoon. If you are interested in that, let me know and I will get the to Greg about the group that wants to go on Thursday. It sounds good, just might have to take a day off and head out early. http://www.northernresort.com/ check it out.
This Just In...
The Groomers are ready for the season
Both of the groomers are ready for the season. We had to do a few repairs and updates on the new groomer, we added a toolbox and place for advertisements on the east end groomer. Many thanks go to Harold Smith for his hard work and dedication to getting things ready. Also thanks to Randy, Tyler, Dave, Frank, Craig, Rico, and anyone that I may have forgotten.
Poker run and scavenger hunt news.
The poker run and scavenger hunt ended at Boondocks on January 28th. We made some decent money with the door prize tickets, and we had a few less poker run sheets turned in than last year. The weather seems to play a part in the turnout. Remember that you don't need to do the run on snowmobile, it just makes it a little more fun. Thanks to all the businesses that supported us with door prizes and gifts.
REMINDER... CLUB DUES MUST BE PAID TO ATTEND RIDE.
Only PAID club members are eligible to attend the annual club ride. We will be staying at Nitschkes Resort in Minocouqa and everyone that is intending to go must bring your $35 deposit to the next meeting or you will not be able to go along.
January Meeting minutes.
Oxford Snow~Mads January Newsletter2012
The January meeting was called to order by President Greg Huber at 7:20 at the Oxford VFW.
Secretary~ Report was read. Motion to approve made by Tyler and seconded by Greg. Motion passed.
Treasurer- Reported a balance of $7,230.45 with some minor outstanding bills. Motion to approve was made by Tyler and seconded by Randy. Motion was approved.
Adams Co Rep- Fred will be out and measuring the trails. Sean Long is out and had had 6 tickets issued for OWI, no registration, and trespassing. They are going to change the trail closings to sections for the year. The dance was mentioned. Bob Viking is the DJ. We have to send $100 for the dance fee to the Adams county snowmobile association. The county donated $500 to the MS ride.
Marquette County Rep- Randy & Tyler went to county meeting on the 7th in Briggsville. Doug gave the directors report. He stated that the clubs need to help the CAPSTEP program in any way they can. It is a 2 step registration that will put more money in the general snowmobile fund. They will be providing a bus to the Capital in the near future. Doug will notify the Presidents of each club when we should meet and go along. Doug is also running for AWSC President and hopes that he has the support of the Marquette County Snowmobile Association. The AWSC Convention & Directors Meeting will be held March 30-April 1, 2012. It was asked if MCSA would donate funds to go to the hospitality room and can coolers and $400 was donated. It was also asked if each club would be willing to donate $ or a basket of goodies to the room also. Each club agreed to donate. Voting was held for AWSC Representative and county rep. Doug was voted director and Jim Johnson for County Rep. There was a discussion about a County poker run. It will be discussed further at the Feb meeting. The annual county ride was tabled due to lack of snow. Neshkoro’s poker run runs till March 18th. The Montello club voiced their concern about a trail being marked across Buffalo Lake. They didn’t even know it was done and where the trail comes off the lake, is owned by the DNR and they didn’t give approval to cross. The next meeting will be held on FEB 1st at the town hall in Packwaukee.
Chamber Rep- Lisa Bignell is the new President
Old Business- The club trip may be rescheduled to Feb 16,17,18 due to condition of trails.
New Business- The Landowners dinner will be held at the Pheasant Inn on March 18th. It was also brought up to invite 2 of our supporting businesses and a motion was made by Mark & seconded by Tyler to do this. Motion passed. Boruds and County Line Dog Groomers will be invited this year and the businesses will rotate each year. Motion was made to donate $100 and 2 long sleeved shirts to the AWSC Convention. Motion made by Nicky and seconded by Tyler. Motion passed. The keys, signs, and information for closing the section of trail that goes through the marsh is all in Dave’s suburban if it need to be done and he is not available. We are waiting for the dedication signs for Brian Roller. Randy Bruchs wants a trail memory sign in Maribeth’s memory. Signs are ordered. Thanks Dave. Motion was made by Tyler and seconded by Aneta to donate $50 to the post prom committee. Motion carried.
NEXT MEETING Feb 4th 7:00pm AT THE VFW.
Motion made to adjourn. Motion carried.
Calendar of Events
February 4th- Club meeting at the Oxford VFW at 7pm
February 16-18- Club ride at Nitchkes Resort.
Weekend rides
-There are a few club members that would like to see us set up a monthly short ride. It doesn't have to be a long or overnight ride. We just want to get a group together and go out and show support to some of our sponsors. We could meet at the shed or other location at a specific time and head out for a short day of riding. Of course we need snow first, but it would be a good way to get the club members together more often and keep us more in touch. It would also be a good opportunity to take some more photos for the website. Lets see if we can set this up when we get some snow. Our trails will be groomed and ready to go.
