September 2003 Newsletter
Trails Update
We have had a couple of trail work parties already. Trails are looking good, just need to put more signs up, this is scheduled for September 7th, 10:00am.
Merriman Dash has gotten all of the existing landowners to re-sign the permission forms for the trails to continue, as well as expansion of the trails.
There will be a few more trail work parties scheduled before the trails close for hunting season (October 1-December 15).
Menard’s host Club Party
The Club Pig Roast was held on September 6th at Mike and Vicki Menard’s home in Sheldon. They had a 160# pig and a 25# turkey with everyone bringing side dishes.
The food was great and it was a nice relaxing time to visit with fellow members.
A great big thank you to the Menard’s for hosting and cooking, and thank you to everyone who attended.
Jerry receives plaque
Jerry Wolfenbarger our former President of the Club received his plaque that the Club sent him for his dedication.
He was very pleased and was completely surprised to receive it.
Thanks everyone for keeping it a secret!
E-Mail Addresses
Andy has been receiving e-mails from members giving him their e-mail addresses.
Thank you and keep them coming.
Club Website Down
Just for your information, if you visit the Club website (www.ncaa-inc.com) the forum page has been down. We are in the process of getting this fixed. The other pages are available for viewing.
Canada Ride Anyone?
Brian Douglas has a Canada ride scheduled for September 13, 2003 if anyone is interested in attending.
We will meet at the Swanton McDonald’s at 7:30 then proceed across the border to buy Trail Passes. The cost of the day Trail pass is $25.00 Canadian or if you would like a season pass, which ends October 31st, it is $60.00 Canadian.
This will be an all day ride, approximately 30-50 miles.
The ride is well worth the trip!!!
To ride in Canada you need to have a Vermont Registration, Trail Pass, Helmet and personal Liability Insurance.
Please also bring a lunch with you because of unsure of which trail system we will be riding on.
If you have any questions, please contact Brian Douglas at 868-9991.
Trail Maps
We are going to GPS the trails in the near future, so we will have updated trail maps available soon.
Challenge to members
We are issuing a challenge to each of our members to please try and get a couple of landowners to sign Landowner Permission forms. We can “connect the dots” from there.
You can pick up forms at any of the meetings.
We have 250+ members in the club and if each of us gets a few people to sign permission forms our trail system has the possibility to expand quickly.
We are the second largest club in VASA and growing. Thank you to each of our members for participating.
Trails Close for hunting season…
Just to let everyone know that starting October 1st thru December 15th the Enosburg Trails and many of the others around the State will be closed for hunting season out of respect for the landowners.
Starting December 16th our trails will reopen and are open during the winter season for riding.
Holiday Meeting Schedule
The November 14th meeting (rescheduled) will be the last meeting until the February 2004 meeting due to the Holidays. We will still put out correspondence to the members about any upcoming events, rides, etc.
ATV Tours Offered in New Brunswick, Canada
I would like to take this opportunity to formally introduce myself. My name is Dave Winchester, a full-time Outfitter located in New Brunswick, Canada.
I have been in business since 1987 and am now offering Quad or ATV excursions to groups of 10-16 people. This group will be divided into two parties, lead by myself and another knowledgeable and dependable person. The runs cover up to 60 miles per day and consist of old trails and logging roads. We will show you some unique spots and breath-taking scenery.
The trip consists of 4 days of ATV runs and one day for shopping, sightseeing, or just relaxing. Excellent bass fishing is also available.
The price is only $695.00 American, which includes your lodging and all meals. Packed lunches will be provided daily. Where can you vacation at that price and enjoy ATVing? The dates are the month of August and the first 2 weeks in September, 2004. You can visit my website at www.huntingnewbrunswick.ca and see the facilities.
Please contact me at (506)-325-8579 after 9pm Atlantic time or e-mail me at info@huntingnewbrunswick.ca or write to: Dave Winchester, 381 Becaguimec South Branch Road, Maplewood, NB Canada E6E-1M9
Calendar of Events
September 8th-VASA meeting, 6:00pm Comfort Inn, Berlin
September 13th-Canada ride, meet at Swanton McDonald’s, 7:30am
October 1st-Trails close due to hunting season, reopen December 16th.
October 3rd-NCAA monthly meeting, 7:00pm Abbey Restaurant, Sheldon
November 14th-(note date change) NCAA monthly meeting, 7:00pm Abbey Restaurant, Sheldon
Contact Information
Andrew King, President-868-9909; Brian Douglas, Vice President-868-9991 or Claire Willette, Secretary-849-6729
September Monthly Meeting-9/05/03
1. Approximately 30 people in attendance.
2. Secretary’s report accepted as read.
3. Treasurer’s report accepted as read.
4. Trails-we had 2 work days already with small groups. Trails are looking good. Need to put up more signs. Going to have another work day on Sunday, September 7, 2003 if anyone is interested in attending. Meet at trail head 10:00am.
5. Talked about the accident in Addison County. Heather Seeley and another member tried to put a “good spin” on the news coverage.
6. Montgomery has an ATV ordinance that is possibly up for changes or updating. If any members live in Montgomery, please stop by the Town Office and check it out. Josh Lanphear (webmaster) is going to check into this more and let us know.
7. Jerry received his plaque. He loves it and it came to him at a complete surprise. Good job everyone for keeping it secret.
8. Pig Roast-September 6th. We have a 160# pig and a 25# turkey being roasted. Bring a side dish and a hearty appetite. There will be volleyball, horseshoes and a fun time. Thank you Mike and Vicki Menard for being our hosts for the event.
9. E-mail addresses are coming in to Andy. Please keep them coming. He is trying to create his own database of member information.
10. Canada Ride-September 13, 2003. Meet at the Swanton McDonald’s at 7:30am. This will be an all day ride, approximately 30-50 miles. Brian Douglas checking into a different trail system possibly near Montreal instead of the usual Cowansville area. Either way it is well worth the trip!! Trail passes will be purchased on the way. They cost $25.00 Canadian for the day or you can purchase a season pass thru October 31 for $60.00 Canadian.
To ride in Canada you need to have a Vermont Registration, Trail Pass, Helmet and personal Liability Insurance.
Please also bring a lunch with you because of unsure of which trail system we will be going on. If any questions, please contact Brian Douglas at 868-9991.
11. Eventually we will have new maps available. We are going to GPS the trails first.
12. October 3, 2003 will be the next meeting, 7:00pm at the Abbey. Also the November meeting at the Abbey has been rescheduled to November 14th.
13. The November 14th meeting will be the last meeting until the February meeting due to the Holidays. We will still put out correspondence to the members about any upcoming events, rides, etc.
14. Trails will be closed from October 1-December 15th due to hunting season. They will reopen December 16th.
15. The next VASA meeting will be held, Monday, September 8th, 6:00pm at the Comfort Inn, Berlin if anyone is interested in attending. We are out of Registration stickers so we will be picking up additional supplies.
16. Brian talked about the number of members we have and if each of us could try and get a couple of Landowner permission forms signed. This can only be achieved with each of you helping. This is a challenge issued to each of you.
17. Enosburg trails end at Colton Road. You can ride the roads in Franklin as long as you have a helmet and a registered machine.
18. Our members make us what we are and we are the 2nd largest club in VASA. Thank you to each of our members for participating.
Submitted by,
Claire Willette, Secretary
