1) Budget review
We are on track for the year 🙂
2) Club trips
January 19-21 Club Trip: Emily, MN (Club Contact: Ross Bingham)
Wigwam Motel
Contact Name: Ann Phone: 218-763-2995.
Arrive Friday Jan 19 and depart Sunday Jan 21. There are 12 rooms. Rate is $65 per night. All rooms have 2 beds. They have a gazebo with fireplace that she says stays warm to hang out.
Motel is on the trail. There is a bar/grill across the street, one 3 miles up the road and a joint that also serves breakfast 3.5 miles south on the highway.
Mention Snoblazers when booking. Let Ross Bingham know if you have any questions!
February 16-18 President’s Day Weekend (Club Contacts: Andy Anderson & Mark Heuer)
Antler Lodge Motel
51761 Scenic Highway 7
Big Fork, MN 56628
Email: info@antlerlodge.com
Hosts: Ves & Pat Berzins Family Phone: 218-245-2369
6 Rooms @ $69/night. 6 Rooms @ $79/night (6 Rollaways are available for the $79/night rooms)
Mention Snoblazers when booking
Hot tub/whirlpool, Sauna, Game Room, Food + Booze
Alternate hotel: 7 miles down the road: Loon Point Resort
Phone: 218-245-1470
Lodging options at Loon Point include 4 bedroom cabins, 4 bedroom lake home, & 3 bedroom cabins.
February 28- March 4 Trip: Eagle River, WI (Club Contact: Ross Bingham)
Weds Feb 28 – Sunday March 4 (4 nights)
Travel Wednesday & Sunday
Staying at the Hiawatha Lodge.
1982 Highway 45 N.
Eagle River, WI 54521
Contact: Emily Phone: 715-479-4442
Rates are $75 per night Weds and Thurs. $85 per night Fri. and Sat. 15 rooms are blocked for us until Dec. 31. They have continental breakfast.
The motel is on the trail. There is a bar/grill across the street and it not far from Eagle River for other restaurants. Also under club name.
February 1-5 Trip: Togwotee Lodge, Wyoming (Club Contact: Nancy Rigelhof)
Thursday February 1 (Arriving in Wyoming) – Feb 5 (Departing) Approximate 16 hour drive from Twin Cities, less than an hour east of Jackson, WY
For information on lodging, click here. Information on the Togwotee Package is attached to this email. Snowmobile rental on site $205-240 a day. Gas, restaurant, bar and convenience store on site. Elevation 8000
Other Trips
If you are interested in planning a trip this year, let any of the board members know if you have any questions & you can propose your idea at the December club meeting
3) Holiday Party
Tuesday, December 12 @ 6
Ox Yoke Inn
Stay tuned for email with link to pay & choose your food choice
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Toys for Tots – Ross will collect toys at the December meeting & at the Holiday Party. (New, unwrapped toys or cash). MnUSA Region 8 on Kare11 News– Thursday, December 14 @ 10PM
Fundraiser for the Westonka Food Shelf
- Jodi Haug & Rod Burris will collect donations
4) Other events
Saturday, November 11
Trail Marking
Volunteers needed to help Chris Mcgraw with marking along Highway 7
Let Chris know if you are available to help out with this trail re-routing. Chris’ cell # is 612-685-0023 & his email address is mcgrawpaintwc@gmail.com
Sunday, November 12 at 10AM
Trail Marking
St. Boni Catholic Church Parking Lot (4025 Main Street, St. Boni, MN 55375)
Bring a pair of gloves, wear boots for mud & grass. Trail bosses, grab your signs prior to the 12th
Pizza lunch after at Grumpy’s in St. Boni after
Rain date is the next Sunday, November 19
Call Mark Locken at 612-750-3706 if you have any questions
Friday, January 26 – Sunday January 28
Waconia Vintage Snowmobile Show
World’s largest vintage snowmobile show. Volunteer sign up sheet @ December meeting.
This is a fundraiser for the clubs and is lots of fun. About 7,000 people attend. There is oval races and a vintage ride.
Saturday, February 10, 2018 9AM-3PM
Youth Training at the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office
For kids ages 12+
Let Ross Bingham know if you have any questions
TBD Date
Meet N Greet – ice fishing tournament idea
Rides from the clubhouse Saturday at 10 & Sundays at Noon
5) Adopt a highway Review
- 18 volunteers helped out, thank you all!!
6) MN USA Calendars
- $20 per calendar, let Dean Mitchell know if you are interested in purchasing one! His cell # is 952-913-4108 and his email is dean.r.mitchell@gmail.com
7) SWT Association Updates
2 Trail Issues: Woodland Cove on Highway 7 – about 8/10 of a mile. Proposal to ride in the ditch.
Luce Line to County Road 10 & Highway 7 – suggestion to take the ditch along Oxford to Swede Lake.
8) Wearables raffle New this year, those attending the meeting will be eligible to win a wearable item! Ron Lunser won this month!
