January 2012 Newsletter

 Next Meeting

The next meeting is on Wednesday January 11, 2012 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park.  Big thanks for all of the enthusiasm at the December meeting!  We had many faces we haven’t seen in a while as well as some new.  Best of all we completed a productive meeting in less than 40 minutes and were able to socialize beyond that.

Over the last few months we have also had a lot of help from new members and old, stepping up to the plate volunteering time for booths and projects.  Thanks to all of you for your time.

Come on in and help plan some club trips.  There has been interest in going both to the North Shore as well as northern Wisconsin on some “quick turn” weekend trips or even a “play hooky” day from work.  Gary Schetll and Steve Blake have been instigators of these trips although Gary is the one who put on the miles with around 120 for the season.  There are pictures on face book from Gary’s trip to view for you.  Get in here and let’s figure something out !!!

This month’s Raffle Winners- Alan Landwell from Chaska and Bob Kimpton from New Prague. Thanks for helping to sell 70 calendars this year.  Watch the Mnusa website at the first of each month for posting of winners.

Current Membership- For 2012:  so far- 23 of you have you not renewed yet (PLEASE) do this

Welcome New Members & Old Friends (46): The Coleman Family, Johnson Family, Mondati Family, Pommier Family, Richard Radtke Family, Tim Ries, Peter Ries, David Schmitt, Gary Schmitt and Chris Thorne Family.

DATES TO REMEMBER

Jan. 11th - Next RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park

Jan. 17th -Region 8 meeting at Davanni’s on Hwy 7 (7:15 Pizza/7:30 Meeting) (3^rd Tuesday of month)

Jan. 21^st- Meet and Greet 11 to 3 pm- start setting up at 9:00 am

Jan. 27^th -29^th- Considering cancelling by Steve due to lack of snow-stay tuned-Club Trip to Houston (Steve Blake coordinator)

Jan. 27^th-29^th-Waconia Vintage Show-Volunteers needed for Region 8 fund raiser

Jan. 30th - Sno-Trails meeting at Prior Lake VFW at 7:30 (last Mon of the month)

Feb. 2-4- Savage Club Trip at Lake Woods Resort Cable

Feb. 8th RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park.

Feb. 9^th – 11^th 2012 –Rendezvous Fairmont at the Holiday Inn

Feb. 17^th-19^th-Club trip to Moose Lake (Jerry Kastner more info to come)

OLD BUSINESS

Website update:  Is ready and should be launched here shortly- Dave H update. 

Trail Intersection signs- The new intersection signs are completed and ready to be put out on the trails by those of you that have trails with intersections.  You may contact Chuck or Kim to find out what you need to know about how they are to be installed.  If you need help getting this accomplished CALL for assistance NOW.  We have a lot of time and money invested in this very useful project and we do not want to see them sitting in a box at Kims all winter.  Please do your best to have them in this weekend if at all possible being that there is still very little frost in the ground at this time and the season has already begun.  Everything you will need to get this done is at Kims shed.  Thanks in advance.

 NEW BUSINESS

Club Apparel: Sandy ordered some new stuff last month.  Check it out; she’ll be bringing samples for you as she did in December.  If you want to purchase any- contact Sandy and she will bring specific stuff to the meeting.

Prices are: 

Short Sleeve t-shirts (Adult sizes Vegas Gold and Yellow)- $10.00/each

NEW Short Sleeve t-shirts (Kid sizes Safety Green and Orange)- $10.00/each

Long Sleeve Mock Knit Turtleneck Embroidered (Adult sizes White and Black)- $20.00/each

Sweatshirts (Adult sizes Grey)- BLOW OUT SALE- $20.00/each

Baseball Hats- $10.00/each (Black, Blue, Green, Tan and Red)

Jacket’s- $70.00 (must be ordered)

 How about considering a new RVTB club sticker???? “Proud member of the RVTB snowmobile club”

2012 New Tucker Groomer- Should be arriving by middle of Jan.  Contact Chuck Picka if you are interested in getting involved with the grooming responsibilities.  His phone number is at the top of the newsletter.

RVTB Tent purchase- Based on our last meeting discussion on owning our own tent,  Tim P. looked in to getting a tent price.  We could use our own tent for many events including the Meet and Greet.  Here’s what he found…  A 10' X 10' w/ 4 side walls and a "name banner". Sam's club has them in stock. All for a mere $199.98 plus tax.  The material is top of the line compared to their typical $100 models.

The one bad thing is that it is white and will show dirt.  (Shouldn’t need to worry if things are going our way!) We will be voting on this at this meeting, so show your support and come vote!!

Cities Edge (Shakopee) Winter Open House- Thanks to Kyle and friends for getting down to Cities Edge for the Mnusa Dealer Open House on December 17^th.  Not many people coming thru at that time but they were able to get thru to a few snowmobilers.  Thanks also to our other club members for taking time and stopping by.  Cities Edge is a strong supporter of our sport.  Consider supporting them.

CLUB TRIPS/GET TOGETHERS

Moose Lake Club Trip-  Jerry Kastner has offered to set up a club trip that is scheduled for Feb. 17-19 at the AmericInn in Moose Lake, MN.  Many of you should be familiar with the trails in this area because this is about 15 miles south of where we used to stay in Carlton on our trip a few years ago.  It has always been a favorite because of its easy access from the freeway.  It is only about 2 hours north of the cities and there are many trails to choose from for your entire family’s riding ability.  More info at the meeting from Jerry.

Breakfast anyone-The Saturday after the meeting is now “RVTB Breakfast day”.  You are always welcome to call for more info. We’ll decide at the meeting where to go for this month.  If anyone would like to throw together a time and place in our RVTB area we would be happy to hook up and meet there as well.  Let Chuck know of your ideas.  We have had great turnouts, so let’s continue the “Breakfast Club”.  Anybody is welcome, family, kids and also future snowmobile club members.

Dec. 31^st New Year’s Eve Ride- Sandy did throw together, at the last minute, a small pot luck New Year’s party at our house due to lack of snow. Thanks to the few that stopped by and watched “vintage snowmobile” movies and club trip slide shows with us.  We all got a good laugh out of it.

Jan. 21^st Meet and Greet:-Thank you Tim P for stepping up to take on this project.  We will meet at 9:00 am at the Louisville Swamp Park and Ride.  Hot Chocolate, Cider, Hot Dots, Chips and Cookies will be served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Tim has info on the tent and has gotten the giveaway items ready.  Sandy will be picking up the food and plans on contacting the City of Shakopee, Paper and State Reps.  Kim will bring the NEW groomer.  Steve Rasmussen doesn’t know yet, but he’ll be making some signs for us like he did last year and also the turkey fryer.  Right Steve?  Dave Wolf has the generator and sled ready to go for hauling things out there.

Feb. 2-4- Savage Club Trip at Lake Woods Resort Cable Social Friday night at 6:30 in the main lodge & this will include a Pizza & Taco Bar.  Anyone that is interested in going should talk to Tom Wills (twills@ameristaragency.com).  Please check out their web site  www.lakewoodsresort.com.  Looks like 55+ people are going.  Should be a fun ride. 

Feb. 9^th – 11^th 2012 –Rendezvous Fairmont at the Holiday Inn- Keith Berndt is going to plan the “Mud Dog” ride to Fairmont this year- Leaving on Thursday Feb. 9^th.  The Mud Dogs is a creation of the late C.J. Ramstad, editor of Minnesota Snowmobiling, the official publication of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Assoc.  About 20 yrs. ago C.J. started the Mud Dogs Ride to encourage snowmobilers from across the state to ride their snowmobiles to the MnUSA annual Winter Rendezvous. The idea of the ride is to show how strong snowmobiling is in the state of Minnesota. Each year, MnUSA snowmobilers begin from their chosen starting points and ride snowmobiles to the Winter Rendezvous. Over the years, the Mud Dogs motto “Press on Regardless” has taken root as sledder’s from across the state make the annual trek to the event.

Now as a part of Rendezvous, the Bent Skag traveling trophy is given to the group of riders who had the most interesting ride to the event. Those awarded the trophy get their names engraved on it and get to keep it until the following Winter Rendezvous when it is bestowed upon other Mud Dogs riders who had the most interesting ride that year.  Our own Dave Hasbrouck and crew won this award in 2008.

Registration and lodging information for this popular winter event can be found at http://mnsnowmobiler.org/index.php?pageid=600 or http://myblizzardclub.com/2012%20Rendezvous.htm

 I was asked to check on the rooms at Fairmont for the Rendezvous in February and did so.

These are the rooms that are remaining at the Holiday Inn as of Sunday October 30^th.      

1)     15 (2) double beds overlooking pool, 15 (2) double NOT looking over pool, a “few” kings

The price for all three room styles is $99.99 plus tax with cancelation up to 6pm day of arrival. The phone number to the Holiday Inn is 507-238-4771 (this is where the event takes place) other hotels in the area are…Comfort Inn 507-238-5444, Hampton Inn 507-235-2626, and Hall Lake Cabins 507-235-9785, Super 8 Motel 507-238-9444 and the Budget Inn 507-235-3373

Keep in mind our club intends to ride down as “Mud Dogs” this year and have had a lot of great interest in doing so from many members and members from other clubs to ride with us. You will want to get registered with the event also, so see the Mnusa website for more info and to gain access to the registration form. If you are interested in “Mud Dogging” with us, or would like more info on any of the above, please call Chuck at 952-913-8121.

Feb. 17-19^th RVTB Moose Lake Club Trip-  Jerry Kastner has offered to set up a club trip that is scheduled for Feb. 17-19 at the AmericInn in Moose Lake, MN.  Many of you should be familiar with the trails in this area because this is about 15 miles south of where we used to stay in Carlton on our trip a few years ago.  It has always been a favorite because of its easy access from the freeway.  It is only about 2 hours north of the cities and there are many trails to choose from for your entire family’s riding ability.  More info at the meeting from Jerry.

Day rides/local rides- Considering cancelling due to lack of snow-Steve Blake is organizing a ride out of Houston the weekend of January 27-29?  Plans are being made at Loken’s Sawmill Inn and Suites.  There website is at http://sawmillinnandsuites.com/ and they seem very accommodating.  More info to follow.

Call Chuck if you’d like to lead, or like to find someone to lead, a club ride to a destination of your choice.  We would be happy to take on your request to do so.  The River Valley Trail Blazers have always encouraged both your participation and ideas and appreciate both.

Treasure Report: - Read and approved

As always to get the most current information and to have a voice, please come to our meetings and voice your concerns and opinions.  We are a very open club and encourage your contributions.  We are very eager to grow.

FOR SALE

-Wanted…Track for Polaris standard size?  Terry 612-240-7475

-Fire wood for sale, Call Keith Berndt at 612-709-1502 (free matches with purchase)

-Does anybody have a gas grill they want to donate to the club?  Our old grill out at Kim’s is in sad shape.  Contact Chuck if you have one.

Contact Sandy if you want to put an ad in or take an ad out.

RVTB Business Sponsors

Cities Edge- Not only do they rent snowmobiles, but they also rent Adult and Kids Snowmobile Gear and Helmets.  Contact them at http://www.citiesedge.com/custompage2.asp?pg=Arcticcat

 Visit Hennen’s Shell Station to get your Non-Oxygenated Gas for your snowmobiles. 

807 E. 1^st St. in Shakopee 952-445-2478

December 2011 Newsletter

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Next Meeting

The next meeting is on Wednesday December 14th, 2011 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park.  If you have not done so yet, we would really appreciate you getting your membership renewed at this meeting !!!  Come on in and see how we’re doing and wish your fellow snowmobilers a Merry Christmas.  We have plenty of things to talk about.

 This month’s Raffle Winners- Dawn Faue from Prior Lake wins on 12-21-2011.  If you haven’t seen your name here yet this year, you aren’t going to!!!  In order for you to win next year, you need to come to Wednesday’s meeting to buy your 2012 calendar.  It will be your last chance to buy them for your family and friends Christmas present.  We have plenty left so please come get them.

Current Membership- For 2012: 30 so far- 31 of you have you not renewed yet (PLEASE) do this

Welcome New Members Wendy Havis, Kevin Knodel, Kyle, Jill, Ryan and Ella Kuepker,  Glen and Karie Reddemann

& Old Friends: Radtke’s, Reinke’s, Thelen’s, Boegeman’s, Dunbar’s, Ferraro’s, Hunstad’s, Joyce’s, Kastner’s, Keesling’s, and Lee’s

DATES TO REMEMBER

Dec. 14th - Next RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park

Dec. 17^th – Cities Edge (Shakopee) Open House 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Dec. 20th -Region 8 meeting at Davanni’s on Hwy 7 (7:15 Pizza/7:30 Meeting) (3^rd Tuesday of month)

Dec. 26th - Sno-Trails meeting at Prior Lake VFW at 7:30 (last Mon of the month)

Jan. 11th RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park.

Dec. 31^st- New Year’s Eve Run (Meet at Louisville Lanes at ????)

Jan. 7^th-Veteran’s Ride in Madelia

Jan. 11th RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^rd Level) at Canterbury Park.

Jan. 21^st- Meet and Greet 11 to 3 pm- start setting up at 9:00 am

Feb. 9^th – 11^th 2012 –Rendezvous Fairmont at the Holiday Inn

Feb. 2-4- Savage Club Trip at Lake Woods Resort Cable

OLD BUSINESS

Membership Drive- Once again, this our last chance to renew our membership through our “Membership Drive”.  Of course we can sign you up all year long but we like to get our roster current by the end of December every year.  Please take advantage of this on Wednesday night.  THANKS !!!

We’ve said it before, we all know someone who is a snowmobiler out there who doesn’t belong to a club. If they choose not to belong to our local club, enlighten them on the importance of being a part of MnUSA. We need to get members to get involved with helping to keep this club strong. Too many snowmobilers who are not part of a club, unfortunately, do not realize the importance of being a member. For that reason it is our job as members of MnUSA to get out and spread the word. Remember that MnUSA is built on volunteers just like our club. It operates on volunteers!

Also, have you yet considered signing up as an Xtra Miler member?  Donate an extra $30.00 per season towards Mnusa directly.  Last season, our membership numbers at Mnusa have begun to grow but are not back to where they were in the haydays.  (Snowdays for you)  We are looking to pick up some more Business Members and Business Sponsors as well for Mnusa.  These members are most often those who are able to benefit from snowmobilers throughout the year and are willing to donate $50.00 or $100.00 to our organization to help it be strong.  If you see a business you think prospers from snowmobiling, consider approaching them and seeing if they are not members already.  If so, thank them.  If not, offer to sign them up.

2012 Mnusa Raffle Calendars: They are here and ready to go.  This will be your last chance to get one at our meeting.  Remember, these make great gifts for your snowmobile friends.  Just $20 for 364 chances to win.  There are many great prizes throughout the year.  Help support Mnusa and Sno Trails Inc. by purchasing one for you or selling them at work.  More info please call Chuck at 952-913-8121. 

Website update:  Is ready and should be launched here shortly- Dave H update.

NEW BUSINESS

Club Apparel:  Hate shopping.  Why don’t you stop by the next meeting and buy your loved one  RVTB apparel.  NEW merchandise will be arriving just in time for Christmas- Sandy will bring to the next meeting.  Prices are: 

Short Sleeve t-shirts (Adult sizes Vegas Gold and Yellow)- $10.00/each

NEW Short Sleeve t-shirts (Kid sizes Safety Green and Orange)- $10.00/each

Long Sleeve Mock Knit Turtleneck Embroidered (Adult sizes White and Black)- $20.00/each

Sweatshirts (Adult sizes Grey)- BLOW OUT SALE- $20.00/each

Baseball Hats- $10.00/each (Black, Blue, Green, Tan and Red)

Jacket’s- $70.00 (must be ordered) 

2012 New Tucker Goomer- Should be arriving just in time for Christmas.  Thanks Santa!

Cities Edge (Shakopee) Winter Open House- Dec. 17^th 10am To 4pm. Join us for our first Winter Open House featuring the all-new Arctic Cat line.  We will plan on performing demonstrations of the 2012 Arctic Cat F1100 and SnoPro 500 with weather pending.   We will also have a model of the F1100 without plastic for everyone who wants to see what powers this new beast. Stop on by, enjoy some free pop or water and get on the latest from Arctic Cat.  Thanks Kevin Knodel, Kyle Kuepker and Glen Reddemann for volunteering to sell RVTB/MnUsa Memberships. 

At the last meeting, we discussed when the club should pay for lunch or not.  It was decided that if it’s an all day work day (River Bottom Clearing)- then the club will pay for lunch.  If it’s a short work day (putting in trails), then the club will not buy lunch.  

CLUB TRIPS/GET TOGETHERS

Breakfast anyone-The Saturday after the meeting is now “RVTB Breakfast day”.  You are always welcome to call for more info. We’ll decide at the meeting where to go for this month.  If anyone would like to throw together a time and place in our RVTB area we would be happy to hook up and meet there as well.  Let Chuck know of your ideas.  We have had great turnouts, so let’s continue the “Breakfast Club”.  Anybody is welcome, family, kids and also future snowmobile club members.

Dec. 31st^st New Year’s Eve Ride- Meet at Louisville Lanes (3020 W. 133^rd St. Shakopee) at ????? Let’s discuss.

Jan. 7^th Veterans ride in Madelia – If you are a veteran PLEASE go to the website below and get more information.  We would really like to see you participate in this event.  YES, even our veteran club members are invited. Minnesota Snowmobile Education & Advancement Fund & MnUSA will hold their 4th Annual Veterans Appreciation Snowmobile Ride on Sat, Jan, 7, 2012 in Madelia, MN (southwest of Mankato).  The ride is provided as a token of appreciation to the veterans who have given part of their lives to serve all of us.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner and one night's lodging will be provided.  The hosts would like to introduce 25 veterans to snowmobiling and also invite those who have their own snowmobiles to come along to enjoy the day.  Contact us with your information - 1-866-811-7669 or veteransride@mnsnowmobiler.org.

Jan. 21^st Meet and Greet:-Thank you Tim P for stepping up to take on this project.  We will meet at 9:00 am at the Louisville Swamp Park and Ride.  Hot Chocolate, Cider, Hot Dots, Chips and Cookies will be served from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.  Let’s discuss who is bringing what at this meeting.  We need lots of volunteers to help.

Feb. 2-4- Savage Club Trip at Lake Woods Resort Cable Social Friday night at 6:30 in the main lodge & this will include a Pizza & Taco Bar.   BYOB. Savage will be collecting $12 from everyone that is attending.  The Lodge rooms mostly have 2 Queen Beds at $75/night for 2 people.  The condo & cabins work out to be $75/night/ bedroom based on double occupancy (3 bedroom $225).  Starting In Oct. you will need to guarantee your own room with a $75 credit card deposit.  If you cancel 45 days prior, you will get your deposit back.   After 45 days, they hold your $75 deposit & you have up to one year to use it. Anyone that is interested in going needs to let me know & make your initial reservation with Tom Wills (twills@ameristaragency.com).  The deposit of $75 must be made by our Dec 12. Please check out their web site  www.lakewoodsresort.com.

Feb. 9^th – 11^th 2012 –Rendezvous Fairmont at the Holiday Inn- Keith Berndt is going to plan the “Mud Dog” ride to Fairmont this year.  The Mud Dogs is a creation of the late C.J. Ramstad, editor of Minnesota Snowmobiling, the official publication of Minnesota United Snowmobilers Assoc.  About 20 yrs. ago C.J. started the Mud Dogs Ride to encourage snowmobilers from across the state to ride their snowmobiles to the MnUSA annual Winter Rendezvous. The idea of the ride is to show how strong snowmobiling is in the state of Minnesota. Each year, MnUSA snowmobilers begin from their chosen starting points and ride snowmobiles to the Winter Rendezvous. Over the years, the Mud Dogs motto “Press on Regardless” has taken root as sledder’s from across the state make the annual trek to the event.

Now as a part of Rendezvous, the Bent Skag traveling trophy is given to the group of riders who had the most interesting ride to the event. Those awarded the trophy get their names engraved on it and get to keep it until the following Winter Rendezvous when it is bestowed upon other Mud Dogs riders who had the most interesting ride that year.  Our own Dave Hasbrouck and crew won this award in 2008.

Registration and lodging information for this popular winter event can be found at http://mnsnowmobiler.org/index.php?pageid=600 or http://myblizzardclub.com/2012%20Rendezvous.htm

I was asked to check on the rooms at Fairmont for the Rendezvous in February and did so.

These are the rooms that are remaining at the Holiday Inn as of Sunday October 30^th.      

1)     15 (2) double beds overlooking pool, 15 (2) double NOT looking over pool, a “few” kings

The price for all three room styles is $99.99 plus tax with cancelation up to 6pm day of arrival. The phone number to the Holiday Inn is 507-238-4771 (this is where the event takes place) other hotels in the area are…Comfort Inn 507-238-5444, Hampton Inn 507-235-2626, and Hall Lake Cabins 507-235-9785, Super 8 Motel 507-238-9444 and the Budget Inn 507-235-3373

Keep in mind our club intends to ride down as “Mud Dogs” this year and have had a lot of great interest in doing so from many members and members from other clubs to ride with us. You will want to get registered with the event also, so see the Mnusa website for more info and to gain access to the registration form. If you are interested in “Mud Dogging” with us, or would like more info on any of the above, please call Chuck at 952-913-8121.

Day rides/local rides-The past season we had many great club rides.  It is not too soon for YOU to begin thinking of next seasons ride.  Start looking at the calendar and map and come up with some ideas so we can schedule by October and still find some great accommodations and reasonable rates.  Think of some cabins or resorts you thought would be accommodating for our club. 

-Steve Blake is organizing a ride out of Houston the weekend of January 27-29?  Plans are being made at Loken’s Sawmill Inn and Suites.  There website is at http://sawmillinnandsuites.com/ and they seem very accommodating.  More info to follow.

Treasure Report: - Read and approved 

As always to get the most current information and to have a voice, please come to our meetings and voice your concerns and opinions.  We are a very open club and encourage your contributions.

FOR SALE

-Wanted…Track for Polaris standard size?  Terry 612-240-7475

-Fire wood for sale, Call Keith Berndt at 612-709-1502

-Does anybody have a gas grill they want to donate to the club?  Our old grill out at Kim’s is in sad shape.  Contact Chuck if you have one.

Contact Sandy if you want to put an ad in or take an ad out.

RVTB Business Sponsors

Not only do they rent snowmobiles, but they also rent Adult and Kids Snowmobile Gear and Helmets.  Contact them at http://www.citiesedge.com/custompage2.asp?pg=Arcticcat

Visit Hennen’s Shell Station to get your Non-Oxygenated Gas for your snowmobiles. 

807 E. 1^st St. in Shakopee 952-445-2478

NOVEMBER 2011 Newsletter

Thanks to all of you who attended our picnic out at Kim’s last Saturday afternoon in Marystown. We had a pretty good turnout with a few new members as well as a prospective one and even some we don’t get to see very often anymore. The weather cooperated and the food was great. We were able to fire up all of the safety sleds so that they will be ready for the tests on November 19^{th at Canterbury Park. There was plenty of time to sit around the bon fire and talk snowmobile. There was discussion on getting together out at Kim’s to put together more signs in November, so stay in tuned for more on that. Pictures can be found on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Valley-Trailblazers-Snowmobile-Club/106041322793437}

MID SEPT 2011 Newsletter

Revised

Elections? Already? Yes, it is that time of year again when we hold our annual elections for officers. If you or someone else is interested in running for an office of RVTB, this is your chance to run or nominate someone. You must be a current member of RVTB to run of course. The election is held at our October meeting for president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. Please show your support by attending this meeting and voting. We are also holding our Membership Drive night at our next meeting (more info in the Oct Newsletter)

Amsoil- We are ready to move on this. Chuck will be turning in the order Monday night (Sept 19^{th) to Jim. We expect to have the oil by the October 12th meeting although this is not guaranteed; it will surely be soon after. Remember we will be placing only ONE order this season like we did last year. Order at least as much as you think you need, and then a little more. We will not be sitting on much oil like we have in the past so please put some thought in to what you will need. As in the past we have offered this to the Savage and Prior Lake clubs too. Chuck does not have time to call you all personally- so you need to CALL OR E-MAIL HIM. The new prices this season have jumped up to $31.00 and $27.00 respectively, but are still 27% cheaper than Fleet Farm price for those counting.}

Oct. 2nd 101 Trail Breaking Project- Meet at Canterbury Park and ride at 9:00 am. Bring your 4-wheelers, chainsaws, shovels and such. We will be breaking the new trail to Savage area from Memorial Park in Shakopee, down the highway 101 right of way to connect with the Savage loops at Stage Coach Road. Savage members are encouraged to help with this project. Lunch will be offered to those who have worked. If anybody has a big truck to haul the Bobcat- contact Chuck.

Oct. 15th 6:30 River Bottoms Trail Clearing- 6:30 breakfast at Perkin’s in Shakopee, 8:00 am Park and Ride on the west side of 41 by Deep Hole Lake. The trails are in serious need of some significant work so we need all of the help we can get. Chainsaws and 4 wheelers are a must, along with bobcats and bulldozers for this one folks. We need your help and whoever you can bring with to help. Please call Chuck for more info if you need to. We will be supplying food and beverages as needed.

Oct. 29th Kick off the Snowmobile Season- Club Potluck Picnic and Bonfire Rain or shine we begin at 2:00 pm, eat at 4:00 pm. Come out and meet up with our new members and revisit the old. Kick off the season party at Kim’s place in Marystown. You may bring your 4 wheeler, dirt bike, go-cart or other motorized vehicle if you’d like. You will need to wear a helmet if you plan on riding any of the machines you bring! We will also be bringing out the sleds that will be used in the Safety Driving Class and giving them a tune up.

We will fire up the grill around 4:00 pm. Bonfire to follow. Here’s your chance to bring your friend that you’ve been trying to get to join a snowmobile club. Bring him or her out, let them meet the club and sign them up. Please bring a dish to pass around as well. The Club will be supplying the meat and beverages.

Nov. 15h- DEADLINE FOR SKIDOO FUNDRAISER-Everyone PLEASE act on this NOW!! Go on-line to ^{http://en-us.ski-doo.com/clubsupport2011/Home.aspx.} Open to all RVTB members (husband, wives and kids over 13). YOUR club gets $10.00 for every form filled out. Last year you helped raise $460.00. This has been a great fundraiser for the club for the past three years. Any questions, contact Sandy.

August Newsletter

The next meeting is on Wednesday August 10, 2011 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3^{rd Level) at Canterbury Park. We are already gearing up for this winters riding with info for our club trips, safety classes, fund raising, Rendezvous and more in this letter! As usual we are looking for help and participation in a number of things beginning with Derby Days and our next meeting. Please don’t forget that we have our most recognized fund raiser of today which is working for Derby Days on Thursday night. We still need a couple of more people for this event and we are counting on you to help us out for just a few hours. State Fair is coming up as well and RVTB has an opportunity to get YOU in for free! Read on…}

August Raffle Winners- Getting closer. Savage and Prior Lake Residents won. It’s coming our way!

Aug 10th- Next RVTB Club Meeting 7:30 pm in the Presidential Suite (3rd Level) at Canterbury Park.

Aug16th -Region 8 meeting at Davanni’s on Hwy 7 (7:15 Pizza/7:30 Meeting) (3rd Tuesday of month)

Aug 29th - Sno-Trails meeting at Prior Lake VFW at 7:30 (last Mon of the month)

Sept. 10th- Jordan Heimatfest Parade- start time is at 11:00 am

Sept. 10th – 11th Hay Days Grass drags and Swap Meet

Sept. 17th- Farmington Sno-Tiger’s Winter Blast Swap Meet and Dealer Expo

Oct. 6th- Snodiac Dinner

Oct.21st -23rd –Mnusa Fall Workshop-Otsego/Elk River at the Holiday Inn Express

Nov. 3, 8, 10 and 15th- Snowmobile Safety Classes from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Middle School

Nov. 19th- Snowmobile Safety Driving Test from ??? at Canterbury Park

February 9th – 11th 2012 –Rendezvous Fairmont at the Holiday Inn

Current Membership- For 2011: 61 Families + 11 from last year

Welcome New Members & Old Friends: None

　OLD BUSINESS

Shakopee Derby Days Family Fun Park Update: I have working Steve Blake, Amanda & Alainah Blake, Tim Pommier, Mike Ferraro, Tracy Schrepfer (and how many friends?), Kim Werkmeister, David Hasbrouck (part of the time), Woody Johnson (part of the time), Heather Berndt, Chuck and Sandy Doherty, David, Lisa and Samantha Dunbar, Jim and Christine Joyce, Brian Lee, Ron and Mary Radke (possibly Beth).　 Thanks for all the support.　 We need a minimum of 16 to 20 people.　 Right now we have 17.　 If anybody else would like to volunteer let me know.　 They changed the location.　 The old location is under water.　 It is still held downtown Shakopee at Huber Park,　 but by the Band Stand.　 You can park downtown and cross 1st street to the park.　 The Fun Park opens at 5:00, so please try and get there as close to 4:45 as possible.　 Wear your RVTB shirts.　 We are having a blowout sale $5.00 for a Grey T-shirt.　 I have M, L, XL and XXL left over.　 Let me know if anybody needs one and I will bring it to the park. Remember your kids are welcome to come and jump when lines aren’t long. What a perk!!

Shakopee Derby Days Parade Update: Friday Night starting at 6:00 pm - ? is our float decorating party at the Doherty residents.　 Theme this year is "Fairy Land".　 I'm thinking a "Snow Fairy" will do.　 So the float will be decorated with hanging snowflakes.　 Tim Pommier is nice enough to let us use his trailer.　 Tim, when would you like to drop that off?　 Also, I'm looking for small, medium and large sleds.　 Does anybody have a kitty kat?　 Dave Hasbrouck can we use your medium sled again?　 Who wants to supply the large sled this year?　 I'm looking for a new sled if possible.　 Might even consider an Arctic Cat if it's the last sled on earth (hahah).　 Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be supplied by the club.

This year the parade start has been moved to Sweeney Elementary. It will still begin at 1:30pm as it has in the past. Staging is now at Sweeney School to Lion's Park and we plan on bringing the float at 11:00 am.　 We are in Section B, Number 24.　 Anybody who wants to participate should be there around 12:30- 1:00 at the latest.　 We are in desperate need of candy throwers.　 Who is coming?

Amsoil- OK, we are ready to move on this. Jim is going to take our order home with him from the September meeting and will be ordering on the first of October. With any luck, we will have the oil by the October 12th meeting. We will be placing ONE order this season like we did last year. Order at least as much as you think you need, and then a little more. We plan on rounding the order up a little bit and that’s it. We will not be sitting on much oil like we have in the past so please put some thought in to what you will need. (oil will not get old on your shelf !) As in the past we have offered this to the Savage and Prior Lake clubs too.

Membership Drive- Have you yet considered signing up as an Xtra Miler member? Donate an extra $30.00 per season towards Mnusa directly. Last season, our membership numbers at Mnusa have begun to grow but are not back to where they were in the haydays. (snowdays for you) We are looking to pick up some more Business Members and Business Sponsors as well for Mnusa. These members are most often those who are able to benefit from snowmobilers throughout the year and are willing to donate $50.00 or $100.00 to our organization to help it be strong. If you see a business you think prospers from snowmobiling, consider approaching them and seeing if they are not members already. If so, thank them. If not, offer to sign them up.

　Meet and Greet:-We have been talking about having our "Meet and Greet" in December for this season but in order to align it with the Mnusa state wide Meet and Greet have decided to move it to the Saturday January 21st. At the Mnusa Spring Meeting in Brainerd we decided to create a project that all clubs in the state would be asked to participate in. This project helps clubs like ours and Mnusa that are responsible for over 20,000 miles of trails be noticed by many who never knew where trails came from. Generating membership is the number one most important thing to helping keep these trail systems in the condition they are in for so many to have great riding just outside of your doorstep. Please come forward with any questions or comments on this task. We need to continue with projects like these to get snowmobilers to appreciate the trail system they have to ride on. The committee will be forming at our August meeting.

Update Trail from Memorial Park to Ace Trailer: Dave Hasbrouck has been following up on this for us and is just one bridge away from getting it done. How are things going on the Savage end to connect with us?

Website update: Will start working on this again in Sept.

State Fair Booth: Each year Mnusa asks us to help out at the State Fair booth both setting up and operating it. This year we would like to try and get our club members to pick a whole day and man the booth ourselves. Although we are looking at the Labor Day weekend at this time, we are still open to suggestions and wherever Nancy Hanson feels we need the most help. The booth hours are from 9am until 9pm and the shifts are in 4 hour increments. We would need to see a minimum of 2 people per shift. Working in the booth will allow you free admission to the fair as well. We will talk about this in detail at the meeting so we would like to see you there.

SnoBaron Tickets- are back!! Chuck has picked up 2000 tickets for the SnoBarons raffle. Buy your chance to win 1 of 4 snowmobiles. $1 tickets are good gifts or just a good way to help support your snowmobile clubs. Chuck will have them at the meeting on Aug. 10th. The winners will be drawn at Hay Days in September. More info at the meeting or upon request. We will consider prizes for the biggest sellers of tickets at the meeting as well. If you’re not interested in selling them for our club, please consider purchasing some for your chance to win and your chance to donate 85% back to our club. We would really like to sell all of the tickets this year.

MNSEAF: Would we like to consider donating from our club to Mnseaf to help support the veterans ride and the other projects it helps fund? We’ve talked about his in the past a bit, but would like to make some decisions on it at this next meeting. For those of you who are not aware, this is an entity created to allow us at Mnusa to better handle donations that we receive and get the most out of them. Its biggest and most successful event in its 3 year existence is the Veterans Ride that is held each year. Please attend the next meeting for more information. If you are a veteran this may be something you would like to participate in as well.

Breakfast anyone-The Saturday after the meeting is now "RVTB Breakfast day". Watch your e-mail Friday night for the update as to where we will meet. You are always welcome to call for more info.

We’ll decide at the meeting where to go for this month. If anyone would like to throw together a time and place in our RVTB area we would be happy to hook up and meet there as well. Let Chuck know of your ideas.

　MnUSA 2011 Summer Campout July 8th – 10th: We had a relatively small turn out this summer but were able to accomplish what needed to be done. Thanks to the couple of families from our club who came done and participated in this event with us (Sandy and Chuck, Michelle and Steve, Ann and Jerry). There was time to enjoy the Cannon River in inner tubes along with about ½ million others on the hot Saturday. Look forward to next summer’s campout!

Land Owners Appreciation Dinner: Again the Land Owners Picnic was held on the Sunday of campout. Other than running out of food really early this year due to the record amount of attendees, I think anyone would say it was a huge success again. Official count was over 500 at the check in tent. Kim, are you sure you didn’t confuse this with the bun order!! That’s nearly 200 more than an average turnout for this event. Although the attendance was great we were still missing our local representation which is something we need to begin working on for the future in order to maintain our great relationship with them.

July 18th 6:15 PM: Terry Hutchinson has been honored at the Prior Lake City Council meeting on July 18th for is contributions to SnoTrails, Mnusa and ACSA award. This has now been officially considered Terry Hutchinson day in Prior Lake. For those of you who aren’t aware of who Terry is, he has an extensive history of volunteer work in the Prior Lake area as well as the county and state level. If you aren’t active in the club, you may not know him. If you ride a snowmobile, you have been affected by him. We need more volunteers like him so consider stepping up a level.

Jordan Heimatfest September 10th: Parade start time is 11:00 am. More info to come as we get it. We need candy throwers and walkers. If interested- contact Dave Wolf. We will be meeting by the car wash in Jordan as we always do. So far we have David and Savanah and Chuck WHO ELSE???

Hay Days Sept. 10th – 11th: 38400 Oriole Avenue, North Branch, MN. 55056. They have discount camping passes for Sept. 9, 10 and 11th- $135.00. Deadline is Aug. 31st to get your discount. Contact Michelle at 651-434-9226 if interested. Sell those tickets…

Sept. 17th- Farmington Sno-Tiger’s Winter Blast Swap Meet and Dealer Expo 10 am to 6 pm: For Swap Meet and Dealer Info Go to ^{www.farmingtonsnotigers.com, or contact Mark Tutewohl @ 612-363-2327}

Oct.21st -23rd –Mnusa Fall Workshop-Otsego/Elk River-Looking for speakers on a variety of topics to help educate clubs on things such as safety or grooming. This is a way for clubs to share ideas that have worked for them in the past with other clubs. This is right in our backyard and we would like to see some participation from club members that would like to see more of what goes on at our quarterly meetings with Mnusa. Carpooling seems like a real good idea. Steve Rasmussen has been signed up for giving a speech on how to properly nominate a club member as an E-board officer and volunteer other people’s time productively. Thanks Steve, you did a fantastic job at the campout once again!

Safety Training Classes Nov. 3rd, 8th, 10th and the 15th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Shakopee Middle School. Please pay close attention to these dates. They have been altered a bit due to conflict in scheduling. The first night of class will be held on a Thursday. If you want to sign up your kids, contact Shakopee Community Education. Please keep in mind that Kim will need your help on the dates above. Some of you have already offered your help others were talking of it. Please take the time to call Kim and ask what it is you can help him with in order to insure another successful safety class season. He may be reached at 445-1199.

Safety Driving Test Nov. 19th Testing will begin, most likely at about 9am and run until about noon. These times will be updated as we get closer to the date based on class size. It will be held again in the overflow parking near our Park and Ride at Canterbury Park in Shakopee.

Day rides/local rides-The past season we had many great club rides. It is not too soon for YOU to begin thinking of next seasons ride. Start looking at the calendar and map and come up with some ideas so we can schedule by October and still find some great accommodations and reasonable rates. Think of some cabins or resorts you thought would be accommodating for our club.

-Steve Blake is organizing a ride out of Houston the weekend of January 27-29. Plans are being made at Loken’s Sawmill Inn and Suites. There website is at ^{http://sawmillinnandsuites.com/ and they seem very accommodating. More info to follow.}

Treasure Report:-Hopefully we will see Dave Wolf at our next meeting. He has not been able to make it the last 2 months which is not his style at all. Dave is responsible for the checkbook and submitting membership paper work to Mnusa. He does a fantastic job with it and we never find the time to stop and say thanks. Thanks again for all you do for our club Dave, it is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

Club Apparel: We are having a blowout sale $5.00 for a Grey T-shirt.　 I have M, L, XL and XXL left over.　 Remember we have tons of t-shirts (short sleeve-tan, yellow, light grey, dark grey and black). Long sleeve- (white and black) sweatshirts, baseball hats, knitted caps, and can coolers. Full information (sizes, colors and prices) can be found on our website ^{www.rvtb.org.},Facebook page or contact Sandy.

As always to get the most current information and to have a voice, please come to our meetings and voice your concerns and opinions. We are a very open club and encourage your contributions.

FOR SALE

-2001 Polaris 800 XCSP with the Edge chassis and the 2005 adjustable seat and backrest as well as the original seat in perfect condition!! It has always been trailered in an enclosed trailer. With electric start, hand warmers and just 3000 miles this sled is in mint condition. $2500 Call Terry Hutchinson at 612-581-6627-This is a must see sled. Chuck has ridden it. It is smooth and fast, powerful and a dang good deal! (when we say fast we mean 50mph)

-Fire wood for sale, Call Keith Berndt at 612-709-1502.

Contact Sandy if you want to put an ad in or take an ad out.

Not only do they rent snowmobiles, but they also rent Adult and Kids Snowmobile Gear and Helmets. Contact them at ^{http://www.citiesedge.com/custompage2.asp?pg=Arcticcat}

President /MNUSA Treasurer

Chuck Doherty

952-445-9130

c952-913-8121

ironcross1964@aol.com

Steve Blake

952-445-7192

c952-594-1848

Dave Wolf

952-492-2735

dtswolf@hotmail.com

Sandy Doherty

952-445-9130

threegamesandy@aol.com

Troy Wermerskirchen

952-873-2376

worm814@mchsi.com

Tim VonNeupert

952-237-8768

neupy@hotmail.com

Sno-Trails Treasurer

Kim Werkmeister

952-445-1199

kim.werkmeister@co.hennepin.mn.us

Lead Director for Snow Trails and Culinary Artist

Steve Rasmussen

952-294-9720

steveras982@comcast.net

Jerry Kastner

952-492-6131

jkastner@frontiernet.net