September 4, 2007

Next Regular Membership Meeting is Wednesday September 12, 2007 7:00 PM @ Smiley’s.

Sure doesn’t seem like it has been 3 months since our last snowmobiling meeting.  Where did the summer go?  Hope everyone had a very enjoyable summer.   

Time to start thinking snow!!  Upcoming snowmobile events include the Wausau Grass Drags, the Plover Spuds on Snow Swap Meet and the Central Wisconsin Snow Show & Swap Meet including the Vintage Snowmobile Show.  Special thanks to Rob Sparhawk in getting the Vintage Show organized.  He has put many hours into the project since the beginning of the year.  

2007 Summer Campout

The Plover Spuds on Snow had our annual campout at Vista Royale Campground in Bancroft.  Campers/attendees included:  Tom, Trish, and Abby, Dave & Julie, Pete & Gina, Matt & Teri, and Brian & Diane.  Some of the ladies went to a “Tastefully Simple” demonstration while Gina did paperwork for work.  That is dedication.   Dining was at its best.  Thanks to Pete for bringing steaks from up north and for everyone who brought a dish to pass.  Plans are already in the works for the campout in 2008.  More details will be available later on in the year.  If you enjoy camping or just want to spend some time with PSOS members, we would enjoy your company. 

Planned Activities

We need a good turnout at both the September and October meetings as there are several topics on the agenda to discuss.  These include:  the Plover Spuds on Snow Swap Meet at Smiley’s, the Swap Meet and Vintage Snowmobile Show at the Central Wisconsin Snow Show, and club ride in 2008. 

Treasurer Position Opening

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Gina Taylor for her years of service as the PSOS Treasurer and as an active club member.  Gina has chosen to accept a position in Rhinelander and will be moving from the area soon.  For those of us who have known Gina, she will be missed.  She has already renewed her membership and plans on attending some of our functions. Unfortunately that means we have an immediate opening for the office of Treasurer.  For our club to continue to grow, we need someone to volunteer for this position. The bylaws read “It shall be the duty of the treasurer to collect and receive all monies due to the club.  Keeping a record and being accountable for same.  The Treasurer shall pay all the bills, only on approval by the President or one member of the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer shall render a report of the affairs of this office at each meeting upon call of the President”.  Gina has volunteered to help the new Treasurer get started.   
 
Membership
We need to retain all existing members and grow with the addition of new members.  Our October 10^th meeting will be our Fall Kick-Off Meeting.  Details will be in the October Newsletter.  Start thinking about potential new members.

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

Calendar of Events 

September 9-10 (S-S)                         Haydays

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

September 29-30                                Wausau Snowmobile Grass Drags

October 10 (Wed) @ 6:30                   Regular Membership Meeting  @ Smiley’s

                                                            (Fall Kick-Off Meeting)

October 19-21 (F-S-S)                        Milwaukee Snowmobile Show

October 26-28 (F-S-S)                        Central Wisconsin Snow Show

October 27 (Sat)                                   PSOS Swap Meet & Vintage Snowmobile Show

November 9-10 (F-S)                           Green Bay Snowmobile Show

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