The “big” news for the club is that 8+ bridges (of various sizes) have been replaced and/or repaired on our trail system and things are looking good! The warm, dry weather helped with this accomplishment but a MAJOR effort by our great volunteers is what made it happen. Please read the minutes from our last
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Jim and Chris Rogers and Nelson King will again be giving a free snowmobile safety course on Saturday, Dec.17, 2011 @ Newbrook Fire Dept, Newfane, Vt. The class will begin at 9 a.m. but it we recommend you arrive a bit early. Pre-registration is required. Students MUST BE 12 years of age or older, on or before April 15, 2012 to
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We recently had an Executive Board Meeting and there are a few things to report: 1) Donald has decided not to run for re-election for President this year, so we are in need of a replacement. If anyone has an interest in this position, please get back to me by November 5th. 2)
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As most of you know by now, Southern Vermont experienced record flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene. At least three of our major bridges over Grassy Brook (Two on the Rt 35 Corridor behind John Eye’s house, one which had just been refurbished less than a month ago, and one behind Nelson Fontaines
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Our annual Fred Robinson Scholarship Fund Steak Cookout was held yesterday, Feb. 26th, and might have had a record turnout! We actually sold out of our 100 steaks and then sold most of the hamburger meals that were available. Our 50/50 raffle along netted about $200 for the club, not to mention sale of the
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Just a reminder that the annual Fred Robinson Scholarship Steak Cookout is scheduled for Saturday, February 26th (rain date, 2/27). This event begins at noon and is held at Osgood’s Field on Hill Road in Brookline. For a mere $12, you get a delicious grilled steak, baked potato, fried onions, baked beans and a
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Our first “possibly-annual?” Poker Run was held on Saturday, February 5th and was a huge success. About 65 people braved the cold and snow and showed up for a great time. First place prize was $150 and was won by Marina Barrett who had the best poker hand; second prize was a $50 gift card
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Saturday, February 5, 2011 - POKER RUN!! Our club will be hosting a “new” event this year – a Poker Run! It will be held at Osgood’s Field (West River Stables) on Hill Rd., Brookline. There will be room to park snowmoible trailers, so if you can’t ride in, come anyway! This Poker Run
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We are pleased to tell you that Jim and Chris Rogers have again offered to teach a snowmobile safety course this season. It will be held at the Newbrook Fire Department on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, and will begin at 8:30 a.m. The course will last about six hours and lunch will be provided. Participants
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Dec. 4th, 7:30 p.m. – at Donald and Sheila Gokey’s house, 226 Grassy Brook Rd., Brookline Please try to be there. March 5, 2011 – 7:30 p.m. – at Bob Samuelson’s house, School Marm Lane, Townshend. Last meeting of the year to finalize charitable contributions from our fundraisers.