VOLUNTEER TMA’S:
This year we received 9 TMA’s from VAST.   Six will be given out to last year’s officers as well as the membership chair and her assistant.   We drew names from a list of eligible volunteers (15 hours volunteer work) for the other 3 TMA’s and Chris Rogers, Jim Rogers and Fred Warren were picked.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
Sheila Gokey and Kendra Brooks are taking on this task.  Information is enclosed with this newsletter.  Please remember to send a stamped self-addressed envelope when requesting TMA’s by mail. There has been a $15 increase in all TMA’s (except the Volunteer) this year so be sure to take advantage of the Early Bird Pricing through Dec. 15^th.

MEETINGS:
Dec. 3, 2011 at Bob Samuelson’s house onSchool Marm Lane, Townshend,7:30 p.m.
Jan. 21, 2012 at April Wellman’s house,553 Grassy Brook Rd.,Brookline.
Mar. 10, 2012 – location to be determined.  Any volunteers?   Please let one of the officers know – thanks!

EVENTS:
Poker Run – Feb. 4, 2012.   This will be held at Osgood’s field at10 a.m. until2 p.m.  More information will follow via email and on the website.  Stay tuned……

Fred Robinson Scholarship Fund Steak Cookout -
Feb. 25, 2012. Begins at noon and is held at Osgood’s field, Hill Rd., Brookline.  Please contact Ruth Warren (413-566-3350) to offer your help and/or raffle prizes.  The cost is $12 which will buy a steak, baked potato, fried onions, baked beans and a dessert.  Please come and help support this great cause.  It’s always a lot of fun!

SNOWMOBILE SAFETY COURSE – Dec. 17, 2011
Chris and Jim Rogers as well as Nelson King from the Grafton Outing Club will be having a snowmobile safety course at the Newbrook Fire and Rescue. It begins at9 a.m.and is free.  All students must be 12 yrs of age or older on or beforeApril 15, 2012to receive certification.  Certification is required by law for all young snowmobile drivers.  Lunch will be provided.  Please call Jim or Chris at 802-365-7951 for more info and to register.  Class is limited to 20 and fills up quickly!

WEBSITE:
The website seems to be a success with 1555 “hits” during the riding season last year!  We are trying to keep it updated and current but could use some help with more snowmobiling pictures, information on problem areas and riding conditions, and MOST IMPORTANT, grooming information.  Please check us out at:    www.brooklinesnowmobileclub. com   

EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS:
If you aren’t already on our emailing list, please let Janet know asap and you’ll be included.  Most things are posted on the website, but the emails serve to give you a more timely update when needed.   Contact Janet at:  Nativenant@sbcglobal.net