September Newsletter 2004
Belknap Snowmobilers

Greetings!

September is upon us and it is time for membership renewals once again.  Those forms are enclosed and I ask you once again to please consider receiving the newsletter via e-mail if you have a computer.   Well over half the club received their newsletters via e-mail last year and that helped tremendously in many ways, not only the time factor in getting the newsletters typed & stuffed into envelopes but also the cost of the stamps, paper, envelopes, etc.  So please consider that once again when you check the newsletter box.  If you check the "e-mail" box, please, please, please be sure to write legibly as once again there were problems trying to decipher the correct addresses.  These addresses will not be shared with anyone as Jill is the only person who has access to the addresses.  We ask once again that you fill the form out and return it as soon as you can so we can get this info down the NHSA.   New membership numbers are being issued this year as there were many duplicate memberships so NHSA has decided to issue all new #'s. Linda, our web master, has also updated the renewal form on the web site so you can also download a copy if you need to.  We are also going to be looking into getting PayPal up and running on the web site as well.   Eventually we hope to be able to offer you our merchandise and have PayPal available for payment.  This is a very convenient service and very secure as well.  We will keep you updated on the progress or better yet, check the web site.

The new Gilford groomer has arrived and it's a beauty.  We received grant money towards the purchase of a 2005 Tucker 1000 from Cooks Equipment in Vermont.    This is the club's very first brand spanking new groomer and the boys are very excited and anxious to see how she's going to maneuver thru the Gilford trails.  The club's cost towards the new groomer is $11, 200 so we need to make sure the Grass Drags this year are successful and hope the weather cooperates with us.

The schedule for the 2004-2005 meetings is also enclosed.  You will notice our first meeting is Tuesday, September 28th and it's our traditional pot luck supper.   We'll supply the paper plates, etc. and all we ask is you bring a dish or dessert to share along with your drink of choice.   The first meeting is an important meeting as we will be discussing the grass drags and will have the sign up sheet for you to volunteer to help out.  Last year was a great year as far as our help was concerned and we're hoping you all come through once again this year.  If you can't make the Sept. 28th meeting and are willing to give us a hand at the Grass Drags, give Jill  a call or e-mail and let her know you're available.

A big congratulations also goes out to Mark & Kris Dickson as well as Heidi & Marc Bourgeois.  You will recall  last year about this time we were congratulating both couples as they prepared for their weddings.  Well this year we wish them well in upcoming birth of their children.  Yup, both couples are expecting!   How exciting!!

Trail work will be done on an ongoing basis.  No major re-routes are planned or expected, at least at this time.  We will be installing at least six gates to protect the land from unwanted intruders.  This will be announced as soon as the material arrives.  Check the web site or give us a call if you feel ambitious!!

Once again this year, my phone/door  is always open for comments, suggestions, complaints, what have you.  Feel free to give me a call anytime if you have concerns or something you'd like to discuss.

John Ferguson
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