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page last updated: June 17, 2009

 


PLEASE NOTE: There is no June Meeting.


THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 7:30
at Sculley’s Tavern on Rte. 207 in Rock Tavern.


Hello Sno Riders!

On Friday, September 11, 2009, the Rock Tavern SnoRiders will host a Golf Outing at the Stonyford Golf Course in Maybrook, New York, to raise money to help us with our trail maintenance and so we can continue all of work keeping the trails open and active in the Stewart Buffer lands. We'll be advertising the Golf Outing throughout the summer, and hope you'll volunteer to help on September 11th to make this fundraiser a success!

Tickets to the Golf Outing will be $125 and will include food, beverages, and a full day of golfing, as well as some give-aways. It promises to be an exciting day and we expect a lot of Orange County residents to participate.

One of the ways we'll be raising additional funds is through hole sponsorships, tee sponsorships and raffles. We've already started lining up hole and tee sponsorships, at a cost of $100 per hole/tee, but we need more! Additionally, we'll need to find sponsors willing to donate raffle prizes (preferably gold related, if possible), and that's where the club members come in. Click here for a sponsorship letter which describes the club and its activities, and should be helpful to you in soliciting sponsorships and donations. Please feel free to print out this letter to use when you speak with potential donors, and if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, Ray Mulligan at 914-804-2800 or rmulligan@wwholdings.com or Bill Kelly at 914-907-9365 or bkellyr64@aol.com.

In order for us to advertise properly, and generate excitement for the Golf Outing, we'd like to have a chance to list some of the raffle prizes, so they sooner you can get these to Ray and Bill, the better!

Thanks and speak with you soon,
Jocelyn
Club Secretary


View the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation Snowmobile Unit's
2008-2009 Snowmobile Season Report!


The Sno Riders’ Peak

April 2009

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
Wednesday, April 15th at 7:30
at Sculley’s Tavern on Rte. 207 in Rock Tavern.

The usual…

The meeting was called to order at 8:00.The minutes from the February meeting and the Treasurer’s Report were read and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.

The Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner on April 25th at the Wallkill Fire House from 4pm to 7pm. The cost is $10 per person, with all proceeds to benefit the son of a club member who lost an eye in an accident last October. The family’s insurance is not covering most of the expenses associated with his care, including the multiple surgeries and his prosthetic eye. The $10 entrance fee includes all you can eat spaghetti, salad, bread and drinks. There will be raffles and a 50/50 as well. Please call Sue at 845-895-2756 to purchase tickets or make a donation.

Elections!!

From our Election Committee: Elections are over! The Executive Board officers are:

The five Board of Directors members are: Sharon Miller, Bill Kelly, Rick Bonita, John Kissel and Dave Cordner.

Raffle Sled

And from the rest of the meeting…


The Sno Riders’ Peak

March 2009

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
Wednesday, March 18th at 7:30 pm
at Sculley’s Tavern on Rte. 207 in Rock Tavern.

The usual…

The meeting was called to order at 8:00. The minutes from the January meeting were forgotten by the forgetful Secretary, but approved anyway and the Treasurer’s Report was read and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50.

Elections are upon us!

From our Election Committee: Elections will be held every other year. The officers will remain the same, as no one is running for the Executive Board for President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. There are five nominated Board of Directors members: Sharon Miller, Bill Kelly, Rick Bonita, John Kissel and Dave Cordner. The vote will be held at the March meeting.

Grass Drags

Eric – The Grass Drags will either take place the last weekend in September or the first weekend in October and we need to weigh our options. The club needs money, and the Drags could be very profitable, but we need people to sign up for the committees. Eric is working with the Town of Waywayanda, where the drags will be held, on various issues. The final application is being submitted to the town and the County needs to sign off on the Fire Department controlling traffic. Sue will handle the certificate of insurance and all members need to start lining up sponsors. Eric is working with Tom Hartnett as to which professional riders will be attending. We need attendees at the March meeting to get this project started!

And from the rest of the meeting...


Wurtsboro Winter Festival
Click image to print larger flyer!


We're Grooming at Stewart!

We're grooming at Stewart!
Mark Heinzelman, Sno Riders President(l), congratulates Eric Miller,
who built the homemade drag.

Click on photo to see more pictures of our grooming efforts
at Stewart State Forest


There will be a Safety Course, instructed by Sue Heinzelman, from 8 am to 4 pm on February 28th at the Town of Newburgh Ambulance building on Route 52. Only 30 people can attend. Please e-mail Sue at dandiclocks@hvc.rr.com or call 845-895-2756 to find out more information. Please include your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.


From Kevin, our NYSSA Rep: Polaris has issued a service bulletin that the company is not warranting any engines that are run on 87 octane fuel. The combination of 87 octane combined with ethanol and dry gas is blowing up engine in Polaris sleds, according to B&B Polaris in Claryville. The high cylinder temperature created by the excessive alcohol is melting motors and Polaris is claiming they never designed any 2-stroke motor to run on 87 octane. Polaris recommends 89, preferably 93, octane.


The Sno Riders’ Peak

February 2009

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON
Wednesday, February 18th at 7:30
at Sculley’s Tavern on Rte. 207 in Rock Tavern.

Reminder from the Fearless Leader:

Please remember to respect all users of the Stewart lands. Be alert for skiers, walkers, horseback riders and bird watchers. A little courtesy goes a long way!

And from our NYSSA Rep, Kevin Makuen:

Please know that the Orange/Sullivan Pipeline lands are off limits! You will be arrested and prosecuted if found riding there. Additionally, the State is handing out fines for two people riding on a one person sled (especially children!).

It’s Election Time Again!

All nominations must be in by the February meeting, and can be entered through the website rocktavernsnoriders.com. or by phone to Ray Mulligan at 845-496-3630. No nominations will be accepted after this date. The elections will be held in March for the Executive Board and for the Board of Directors. Any SnoRider under the age of 18 must have completed the safety course certification to be eligible to vote.

Grass Drags and other fun things

Work on the Grass Drags is being scheduled. Eric Miller is accepting all volunteers. The application is due in February and the Drags will take place in November. There’s a lot of work to be done!

Also! On August 14-16, Pine Island is hosting a town party, and vintage snowmobiles will be featured. Let Eric know if you are interested in helping out or if you have a sled to be shown. The Wurtsboro Airport Winter Fest is happening March 7th and will include a snowmobile swap meet, ice carving, wood carving and an antique sled show.

In other news…

Oh Happy Day!!

We just heard the news that … Anne O’Dell has a new position within NYSSA in assisting with membership and club issues and shepherding the online magazine! Congratulations, Anne!


Winter Trail Cleanup at Stewart

Did you miss it? View the photos on the photo page!


It's almost Election time!

The Nominating Committee is taking nominations for all Officer positions: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary from now until the February 18 meeting. Please contact either Billy Rose @ 845-597-6145 or Ray Mulligan @ 914-804-2800 or rmulligan@wwholdings.com if you are interested in a position or wish to suggest someone for nomination.


Need a Safety Course?

Rock Tavern Sno Riders are hosting a Safety Course, open to youth or adults, on Saturday, February 28, 2009, 8:30 – 4:00. Please arrive at 8:15 AM to check in.

It will be held at the Town of Newburgh Ambulance Building at 97 South Plank Rd.; Newburgh.

There will not be enough time to leave for lunch. Please bring a bag lunch so you can eat in the classroom. The Club will provide coffee, hot chocolate & donuts for the morning.

Please pre-register by calling Sue at (845)742-0429 – We need your name, address, phone, date of birth, e-mail address.


Congratulations to 2008 Raffle Winners
Michael, Connie & Dayna Pendino!! 12/2008


Check out photos from our December 2008 Christmas Party
on the Photos Page.

Adirondack Specials for NYSSA Members

Old Forge Discounts

The Adirondack Park is an exciting place to sled, and the OLD FORGE area has been proclaimed by some to be the "Snowmobile Capital of the East" since the early sixties.

In gratitude for this distinction, Old Forge has created a new way to welcome you to their hundreds of miles of expertly groomed trails this season.

They call it the "A Thousand Thanks!" Discount Coupon Book. And YES, it has over $1000 in discounts!

The little booklet normally sells for $20, but is available FREE to NYSSA Members. (Everything from rooms, meals, clothing, gifts, and more!)

See www.a1000thanks.com for more detailed information. Old Forge Discounts 2

Read the DECEMBER 2008 NEWSLETTER


Next Meeting:
Wednesday, February 18, 2009, 7:30 pm
Scully's, Route 207, Rock Tavern

See you there!


Trail Clean Up at Stewart State Forest!

View photos from our trail clean up on Sat 9/27 & Sun 9/28/2008.


Dudes on the Hill:

1/26/08

..you just never know who you'll run into up there!


Mark checks out Kelly Makuen's new F6.... wheeee!


Coming Soon
the Rock Tavern Sno Riders
Business Directory
watch this space for details!


Our December 22, 2007 Benefit Ride was a great success. $500 was donated to the Lewis County Area Snowmobile Association to help them groom and maintain trails on Tug Hill. View photos from the ride. NYSSA Director Kevin Makuen presented the check at the January 5 NYSSA BOD Meeting. The entire Board witnessed this gesture.
NYSSA Director Kevin Makuen (Orange/Sullivan Counties) presents NYSSA Director Jason Kowalczyk (Lewis County) with the Rock Tavern donation.

 

A big Thank You to our sponsors:


Help Keep Stewart Open for Snowmobiling!

Our Fearless Leader

Our Fearless Leader, Mark.




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