United We Trail – Divided We Fail

 

February 5, 2008

 

Next regular membership meeting is Wednesday February 13, 2008

7:00 p.m.  @ Smiley’s.   

 

Pine Ridge of Wautoma Club Outing

 

The Spuds had a great time at this outing.  From the Spuds, we had Dave & Julie, Leanne & Jeff, and Diane, our son Shawn, & I.  In addition several members from the Kellner Knights joined us.  We had 14 sleds for our Saturday trip.  Starting from Wautoma, we made it to Neshkoro, Red Granite, Berlin, and Wild Rose.  We did a little over 100 miles with no problems.  We dined both nights at Pine Ridge, and were able to use the downstairs for socializing. 

 

Holiday Acres Outing in Rhinelander

 

We will firm up the details at the February meeting.  I would expect our Saturday ride to start around 9:00 – 9:30 as we have several members driving in on Saturday.  Based on those who expressed interest on the sign-up sheet, I know that Tom, Trish & Abby, Dave & Julie, and Diane & I will be there Friday.  Diane’s brother Dennis and his wife Julie will join us for the weekend.  Jamie & Michelle and their son will join us on Saturday. Gina and Pete are coming in Saturday morning.  Leanne & Jeff unfortunately had to cancel.  Leanne’s daughter’s wedding is the next weekend.  Time is at a premium with the wedding so close.  The Lewis family also had to cancel because their 13-year-old son broke his leg, and Eric has been working in Delaware.  Eric’s return to Wisconsin date was uncertain.   We will miss both Eric & Sally and Jeff & Leanne.  I am not sure if Eric & Cody, Glen & Sheryl, and Ed & Sheila will be making the trip.  Hopefully they can.  All other Spuds are certainly welcome to join us for all or part of the weekend.

 

For those that want to make reservations for a motel room at Holiday Acres (which is located on Thompson Lake in Rhinelander, WI):

Elections

 

We will still be accepting nominations for officers for the 2008-2009 season at the February meeting.   At the January meeting the following members accepted the nomination:

 

                       

President                       Brian Fitzpatrick

                        Vice-President                     Rick Rossier                      

                        Treasurer                    Deb Berkholtz

                        Director                       Eric Liazuk

 

Leanne and Jeff are pending retirement and may not be in state next winter.  Leanne had to decline the Secretary nomination.  Thanks for her years of handling the Secretary duties and keeping me straight as to whether it was old business or new business.  We wish her and Jeff well as they work toward retirement. 

 

At this time we do not have a nominee for the Secretary position. 

Club Ride (Local)

I made a decision to postpone the club ride that was scheduled to follow the Wednesday February 13th meeting.   We have the club outing February 15-17, and we have officer nominations.  We can discuss the merits of planning a local ride either some evening and/or weekend locally if the snow holds up. 

Website

 

 Be sure to check out the Plover Spuds on Snow website at www.ploverspudsonsnow.com

 

Calendar of Events

 

February 8-9 (F-S)                            Cruiserfest in Minocqua

February 13 (Wed) 7:00                                Regular Membership Meeting @ Smiley’s

February 15, 16, & 17 (F-S-S)            Club Outing @ Holiday Acres on Thompson Lake near Rhinelander. (2 nights) 

March 12 (Wed) 7:00            Regular Membership Meeting @ Smiley’s

March 14, 15, & 16 (F-S-S)             AWSC Convention in Wausau

April 9 (Wed) 7:00            Regular Membership Meeting @ Smiley’s

 

Dues:  $20 for single, $30 for family, and $50 for commercial membership.

Mail your membership to:  Plover Spuds on Snow PO Box 661 Plover, WI 54467

 

Brian Fitzpatrick

Plover Spuds on Snow - President