THE BROOKLINE SNOWMOBILE CLUB NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER, 2006

FROM THE PRESIDENT:
There have been a number of concerns expressed by landowners in the Townshend Acres area which could put our trails in jeopardy.  It seems individuals with ATV’s have been using our snowmobile trails.  Not only have they torn up some areas but have hassled the landowners with obscene gestures and remarks.  This type of behavior cannot be tolerated.   I’d like to remind you – we have been granted the use of their property for snowmobiles only.  The trail through this area is one of our main corridor trails & gives us access to other parts of the state.  Remember – in order to use an ATV on private land, you must have permission from the landowner.  I encourage EVERY club member to put out the word that this has to stop.  RESPECT THE LANDOWNER AND THEIR LAND!!

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:
Sheila Davis has been our Membership Chairperson for many years.  She has expressed an interest in getting assistance this year with taking phone calls and filling out membership & TMA forms.  If anyone thinks they can help, please call Sheila at  802-365-7012 and she’ll let you know how you can be of assistance. 

VOLUNTEER TMA’S:
It was determined that there were 26 volunteers eligible for a reduced-rate ($25) TMA.  Eligibility consists of 15 hours of service in the last year.  This year’s volunteers are:  Nelson  & Charlotte Fontaine, Daryl Graves, Mike Winot, Daisy & Richard Anderberg, Ruth Warren, Bob Samuelson, Tom Brooks, Debbie Pierson, Lee Severance, John & Pat Eyes, April Wellman, Donald Gokey, Sheila Davis, Bernie & Janet English, Joe Juhasz, Billy Statts, Colin Nystrom, Buster Dowley, Josh Fontaine, Mike Fontaine, Judd Zyskowski, John Morrison.

VAST gives us 9 Volunteer TMA’s – these  names were drawn:  Bob Samuelson, April Wellman, Joe Juhasz, Colin Nystrom, Judd Zyskowski, Janet English, Ruth Warren, Josh Fontaine, & Donald Gokey.

The rest of the eligible volunteers will receive a free club membership.  IMPORTANT:  If your name was drawn for a Volunteer TMA & you don’t plan on purchasing a TMA  this year, please notify Sheila right away & a runner-up will get that $25 TMA.   Also, you must get your Volunteer TMA prior to Dec. 31st.  After that date, runners-up  in the drawing will be given the Volunteer TMA’s. 

MEETINGS  & EVENTS:

DECEMBER 2 at 7:30 – Club meeting at Bob Samuelson’s house on School Marm Lane, Townshend.

JANUARY 6 at 7:30 -  Club meeting at Fred & Ruth Warren’s house on Hill Rd., Brookline.

FEBRUARY 3  at 7:30 – Club meeting at John & Pat Eye’s house on Grassy Brook Rd., Brookline.

FEBRUARY 17 at noon – Fred Robinson Scholarship Fund Steak Cookout – NEW PLACE – at Osgood’s Field, Hill Rd., Brookline.

MARCH 3 at 7:30 – Club meeting at Joe & Gayle Juhasz’s house on Higgins Hill Rd., Townshend.

APRIL 14 at 7:30 – Club meeting at John & Pat Eye’s house on Grassy Brook Rd., Brookline.

Our club website is up and running:

www.brooklinesnowmobileclub.com