Issue # 6 – April 2010

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT –Tim Cupka

Well, it certainly wasn’t the year we were hoping for.  We missed just about every storm that was advertised.  Despite the low snow year we had some good open houses and memberships were not down too much.  We started with a great fundraiser with the Grass Drags breaking our all time record but unfortunately we were not able to have our favorite one (Winter Carnival).  Lisa has some fundraisers and fun events lined up for the off season and we are looking for ideas for additional ones.  If anyone has a suggestion, please email the club and we’ll give it a shot. It is important, with the start up costs every year, to try to accumulate funds in the off season; so if you can find the time to attend these fundraisers we would love to see you there.  We will list them on the website calendar as soon as we get them in order.  We’ve scheduled the Annual Banquet for Saturday May 1^st at the River’s Edge Tavern (Indian Mound Golf Course) and it will once again be catered by the Yankee Smoke House.  Last year’s meal was fantastic, so if you missed it here’s your chance.  Next month’s general meeting is our last meeting and we will be voting in officers.  We urge everyone to try to make it.  If you would like to nominate someone for office or run yourself, please contact one of our Nominating Committee volunteers.  They are Fred Watson, Dave Sweeney and Ken Walden (see contact info below).  Have a safe and enjoyable summer and I hope to see you at the Banquet.

PROCEDURE REMINDER

We are in the process of putting together a slate of officers for next year.  Please remember that you must be an ACTIVE MEMBER of the Scrub Oak Scramblers Snowmobile Club for the season in which you wish to run for office.  The Board of Directors has defined an “Active Member” as an individual who has been a member who has attended at least 3 monthly meetings AND has 8 hours or more of service to the club for the season.  If you wish to run for an office, it is your responsibility to sign in at every meeting and/or service project.  Service may be hosting an Open House, volunteering at a fund raising event, grooming, etc.  Attending a fund raising event without volunteering to help will not count as service to the club.  If you have any questions, please contact Tim Cupka at 603-539-5077.  This year’s Nominating Committee consists of Fred Watson (603-520-1506; email watsonnh@msn.com), Dave Sweeney (603-367-9206 or 617-930-7335) and Ken Walden (603-367-1060; email kmatlake@roadrunner.com)  If you would like to run for an office or nominate someone else to run, please contact one of them as soon as possible.  Elections will be held at our monthly meeting in April.

PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES

Listed below are a few proposed amendments to the current Scrub Oak Scramblers Snowmobile Club Bylaws.  We will be voting on these amendments at our General Meeting on April 17.  Please look them over--if you have any questions, contact Lisa Charrette at Charrettefloor@aol.com or 603-539-2733.

Currently Written as:

ARTICLE 1    PURPOSE AND NAME

Section 3         (l)   To operate solely for charitable purposes within the meaning of section

      501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;

Proposed Change to:

ARTICLE 1    PURPOSE AND NAME

Section 3          (l)   To operate solely for charitable purposes within the meaning of section

      501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code;

Currently Written as:

ARTICLE 2       MEMBERSHIP

Section 1         Membership in the club shall consist of five categories.

Proposed Change to:

Section 1          Membership in the club shall consist of four categories.

Currently Written as:

Section 2         The five Categories:

Proposed Change to:

Section 2          The four Categories:

ARTICLE 4       BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Proposed Change to Add

Section 7          Immediate Past President would assist the officers and directors in a consulting capacity to implement the purpose of the club.  Maintain a current and active membership.

TRAIL MASTER’S REPORT – Dave Charrette

Trails are closed for the season.

Once the mud season is over we will begin with Trail Maintenance with removing of snow fence, signs and other necessary repairs.  As of this writing we have not heard from the State about the RTP (Recreational Trails Program) grant. However, GIA (Grant in Aid) application is in process.  If anyone is not on the trail work party email list, contact Paul Savignano (email paulsav70@aol.com or call 603-367-9115).

Thank you to all those volunteers who made this season possible!

ACTIVITIES – Lisa Charrette

The NHSA Annual Meeting will be held on May 15, 2010 at the Fire Station in Pittsburg.  Our club is allowed a limited number of delegates.  If you are interested in attending, please contact Lisa as soon as possible--first come, first served.  Any member can attend but only the registered delegates are allowed to vote on behalf of our club.  If you cannot attend but have read in the Snow Traveler about the NHSA Proposed Changes in their bylaws and wish to get your voice heard, please contact Lisa with your opinion so we can pass it along to others.

The date for the 5th Annual Golf Tournament is Friday, June 25, 2010 at the Indian Mound Golf Course.  More information to follow in the May newsletter and on our website.

Other summer time fun activities and fundraisers are in the early stages of planning--please stay tuned.

TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION for the Annual Banquet:  Please send $25.00 per person by April 23^rd to Scrub Oak Scramblers, PO Box 185, Madison, NH  03849.  Please tear off and include the following form with your check payable to Scrub Oak Scramblers.

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Name(s): ______________________________________________________________

Number of people attending:___________________Amount enclosed $______________

Saturday Night Socials are still being held once a month at the Clubhouse.  Get together with friends for inside games, watch a movie, outside bonfire, and more!  Bring an appetizer to share and your favorite board game or movie if you wish.  Check the website for the next Social date.  We need plastic one gallon containers to fill with water and keep near the fire.

HOUSE COMMITTEE - Donna & Fred Jones

THANK YOU to everyone who hosted an open house and to all who came to the open houses.

Monthly General Meetings are held on the THIRD Saturday of each month from September to April.  Our Pot Luck Suppers begin at 6:15 pm with the General Meeting immediately following.  Open Houses were held every Saturday during the riding season.

We have 512 families paid for this year.  There are 244 families from MA, 227 from NH, 13 from RI, 7 from CT, 8 from ME, and 1 each from NY, NJ, and VT.  Renewal applications will be sent out in July.

1997 Polaris XLT Touring 2-up - Very well maintained and always stored in garage. $1600

                                    Contact Paul 781-258-9276

1995 Arctic Cat EXT 580 EFI -Excellent condition and always stored in garage. $1200

                                    Contact Paul 781-258-9276

1995 Arctic Cat Puma 340 2-up - Excellent condition and always stored in garage $1000

                                    Contact Paul 781-258-9276

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.SOSSC.COM

We need your feedback – Comments? Suggestions? Contact Dave Hayes or any member of the Board. (see list above for phone/address).

Scrub Oak Scramblers Snowmobile Club

PO Box 185

Madison, NH  03849-0185

www.sossc.com