June 2009 NESS Newsletter

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1 NESS Express Snow Phone: 741- ESS Check Us Out, On Line!!! NEXT BOARD/GENERAL MEETING IS ON June 25th AT Marvin s Bar and Grill in Clarence Center June 2009 ext Board/General Meeting: June 25th at Marvin s Bar and Grill in Clarence Center (corner of Goodrich Rd. and Delaware Rd.) at 7:00PM NORTHERN ERIE Sno-Seekers P.O. Box 167 Akron, NY NONPROFIT US POSTAGE PAID AKRON NY PERMIT NO. 167 RETUR SERVICE REQUESTED

NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 2 Club Officers President: Eric Glassman 741-4334 Vice President: Dan Dressel Secretary: Scott Trapp Treasurer: Rich McNamara 741-4819 Trail Coord.

2 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 2 Club Officers President: Eric Glassman Vice President: Dan Dressel Secretary: Scott Trapp Treasurer: Rich McNamara Trail Coord.: Al Wolbert Board Member: Curt Watts Board Member: Bill Peronne Board Member: Frank Schroeder Board Member: Randy Wdowka Board Member: Jeff Glassman Board Member: Kevin Kruschke Board Member: Dave Witmer Committees PR/Marketing & Advertising Committee Chairperson: OPEN Social Committee: Chairperson: Scott Trapp Membership Committee: Chairperson: Rick Johnson Groomer/Equipment Committee: Chairperson: Rich Wood Trails/ Landowners Committee: Al Wolbert Club Headlines Next Board/General Meeting: June 25th at 7:00PM at the Marvin s Bar and Grill (Corner of Goodrich Rd. and Delaware Rd.) in Clarence Center. Other Meetings: Board/General Meeting: July 30th at 7:00PM at the Marvin s Bar and Grill (Corner of Goodrich Rd. and Delaware Rd.) in Clarence Center. Feelin lucky? We will now be having 50/50 draws at our general meetings. The proceeds will be used to support our club and trail system. You now have 1 more reason to come join us! Respect the Landowners Stay on the Trails Safety/Education Committee: Chairperson: OPEN Trail Guides Committee: Chairperson: OPEN ewsletter Committee: Chairperson: Shannon Landow Contact # Website Committee: Chairperson: OPEN Adopt-A-Highway Committee: Chairperson: Rick Weitz Contact #

PROGRAM Please reach out to both U.S. Senators from New York and express your concern that the Recreational Trails Program(RTP) continues.

3 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 3 YSSA O FACEBOOK Did you know the New York State Snowmobile Association is on Facebook? Keep up to date with the latest information and news. Get connected now! RECREATIO AL TRAILS PROGRAM Please reach out to both U.S. Senators from New York and express your concern that the Recreational Trails Program(RTP) continues. This important program has brought more than $15 million in matching grants to fund trail projects and equipment in NYS alone. The following website path has sample letters for use in contacting our senators:

4 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 4 Another step forward Last month I talked about the off-season and some of the goals we have for the coming year. Remember that our main goal is to provide our members with the best possible riding experience we can. The best trails in WNY is not just a catchy phrase, rather a thought process to drive us forward. About 4 years ago, we made a decision to purchase a new groomer. This process required a lot of research and financial creativity but we chose to do it so we could improve the trail system and help achieve that goal. Today, over 1 year ahead of schedule, I m proud to say that we ve just completed the loan on that unit! Through the hard work of our team, we optimized our limited resources and paid it off early! Again, this goes to show that we have some talented, hard working individuals that are all pulling in the same direction. I want to thank all the officers and board members who made that possible. Be sure to do the same the next time you see them! Looking ahead we now have the opportunity to consider a second unit. The board has begun the research needed and has held additional meetings to fully understand all the pros, cons, and costs related to this venture (thanks goes to all who spent even more of their time) You may think that there s not many choices or options but I can assure you we must consider many things and map out a plan so we won t find ourselves with questions later. We ll keep everyone abreast of the progress as we move along. Yes, summer s here but the club is hard at work drafting a plan to keep us moving forward. I hope all our members will join us by offering their help in any way they can. The best trails in WNY is in motion! See you at the combined board/general meetings on the last Thurs of the month. See website for details. See you on the 25th. Eric President s Page Events needed to fill our newsletter calendar If you have an event you would like posted please send the info to slandow@rochester.rr.com. Deadline for submission is the 10th of each month. Classifieds Have a sled, trailer, or parts you d like to sell? your classifieds to slandow@rochester.rr.com. Also, see more at

NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 5 A Few Upcoming Events **Summer Camping Events See page 15 for more details. **Membership Registration for the 2009/2010 season begins April 1, 2009!

5 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 5 A Few Upcoming Events **Summer Camping Events See page 15 for more details. **Membership Registration for the 2009/2010 season begins April 1, 2009!! MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIO S Membership applications are now available for the season. Memberships run from April 1, 2009 to March 31, Applications are available on Page 18 of the newsletter or drop by a meeting to sign up. For those who sign up between April 1st and August 1st, your name will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate. DO T WAIT SIG UP OW. Attention Members and Landowners Our newsletter has gone electronic. Members and landowners will need to make sure the orthern Erie Sno-Seekers has your current address. Call the Snow Phone at 741- ESS if you need to make changes. o address? Call an officer and let them know so arrangements can be made to get the newsletter to you.

NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 6 ESS CLUB APPAREL Club apparel is in!! There are still some items available for sale. Orders are being accepted for the next shipment.

6 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 6 ESS CLUB APPAREL Club apparel is in!! There are still some items available for sale. Orders are being accepted for the next shipment. T-Shirt (Short Sleeve): S-XL $10, XXL $11, XXXL$12 T-Shirt (Long Sleeve): S-XL $13, XXL $14, XXXL $15 Sweatshirt Hooded: S-XL $30, XXL $32, XXXL $34 Baseball Cap: $10 Winter Knit Cap: $10

NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 7 Safety Corner Below is the accident report for the 2008-2009 season for New York State, reported as of April 2009.

7 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 7 Safety Corner Below is the accident report for the season for New York State, reported as of April To see the full New York Sate OPRHP s Snowmobile Unit Season Report go to: MONTH TOTAL FATALITIES April 2 0 June 1 0 October 1 0 November 5 0 December 31 2 January February 99 6 March 13 1 TOTAL

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9 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 9 R.E. Mc amara Enterprises, Inc. General Contracting Specializing in: -Construction Management -Windows and Doors -Custom Cabinets & Millwork -Fireplace Mantels -Entertainment Rooms -Factory Prefinishing -Remolding -Interior Trim -Historical Preservation 5430 Thompson Road Office/Fax Clarence, ew York mcnamaraent@aol.com Attention Landowners Let Us Know!!! Please contact the trail coordinator, any officer, or leave a message at if any area of you property needs attention this year. We greatly appreciate the use of your land for our trails and will do what we can to keep the ATV s and trespassers off. If you have any concerns or recommendations on how to keep ATV s off your property, let us know. We can address trouble spots while removing the snowmobile trails. Thanks again for all of your support, without your generosity, we wouldn t have these wonderful trails. Thank You!!!! American Legion L.L. Tillman Post o. 900 For accommodating us for our Board Meetings and General Meetings 9 Eckerson Ave. in Akron (that's were Rte 93 and the bike path meet). Remember, we are open and on the trail. Ride in and have a drink and get warm. Your Ad Here Call 741- ESS for information

10 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 10 June 2009 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Thursday in the Square An Evening with the Disco Bisquits Clarence Grille Cruise Nights 5-9PM (every Sunday) 8 9 Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Begins Reverend Horton Heat Thursday in the Square Robert Randolph & the- Family Band with the Dana Fuchs Band Allentown Art Festival 14 Allentown Art Festival Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Blue Oyster Cult Thursday in the Square Better the Ezra with Tyrone Wells Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Blue Oyster Cult Board/General Meeting 7:30 PM 26 Molson Canal Concert Series Rusted Root 27 Ride For Roswell Thursday in the Square Los Lobos Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Blue Rodeo

11 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 11 July 2009 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 Thursday in the Square Zappa Plays Zappa 3 Molson Canal Concert Series TBD Tuesday in the Park Concert Series The Guess Who 8 9 Thursday in the Square Los Lonely Boys 10 Molson Canal Concert Series The Cult NESS Camping Weekend 11 Taste of Buffalo NESS Camping Weekend 12 Taste of Buffalo NESS Camping Weekend Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Grand Funk Railroad 15 Wednesdays on the Gorge Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 16 Thursday in the Square George Clinton & Parliament/Funkdelic 17 Molson Canal Concert Series Kim Mitchell Canal Fest Begins North Tonawanda Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Wednesdays on the Gorge Tinsley Ellis & The Nighthawks 23 Thursday in the Square Neko Case 24 Molson Canal Concert Series Lita Ford 25 26Canal Fest Ends North Tonawanda Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Starship starring Mickey Thomas 29 Wednesdays on the Gorge The Trews 30 Board/General Meeting 7:30 PM Thursday in the Square The Avett Brothers with Cornmeal 31 Molson Canal Concert Series Queensryche

12 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 12 August 2009 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Chris Isaak 5Wednesdays on the Gorge Railroad Earth 6 7NESS Camping Weekend Molson Canal Concert Series Eddie Money 8NESS Camping Weekend 9NESS Camping Weekend 10 11Tuesday in the Park Concert Series The Machine performs the music of Pink Floyd 12Wednesdays on the Gorge Sloan America s Fair 13America s Fair 14Molson Canal Concert Series Charlie Daniel s Band America s Fair 15America s Fair 16America s Fair 17America s Fair 18Tuesday in the Park Concert Series The Outlaws America s Fair 19Wednesdays on the Gorge Celtic Night: Black 47 & Scythian America s Fair 20America s Fair America s Fair 21NESS Camping Weekend America s Fair 22NESS Camping Weekend America s Fair 23NESS Camping Weekend America s Fair 24 25Tuesday in the Park Concert Series Peter Frampton 26Wednesdays on the Gorge Galactic 27New York State Fair 28New York State Fair 29New York State Fair 30New York State Fair 31New York State Fair

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They have 3 trailers for rent. Two sleep 3-4 and cost $75.00 per night.

Campsites cost anywhere from $28.00 - $34.00 per night depending on utilities and pull-thrus.

www.reserveamerica.com This campground has some sites with water and electric, and some tent sites.

They also have awesome sunsets over lake Ontario. Campsites cost anywhere from $25.00 to $34.

Fri-Sun Wood stream camsite 1-585-493-5643 Gainesville NY (near Letchworth State Park) www.

They have 5 cabins for rent. Each cabin sleeps 4, elec. no bathrooms or running water, $60.

15 NESS Express June 2009 Pg. 15 orthern Erie Sno-Seekers Summer Camping Weekends Week #1 July 10th-12th, 2009 Fri-Sun Southwoods RV Resort Byron NY southwoodsrvresort.com Family oriented campground - store, pool, playground, game room, nature trail and hayrides. They have 3 trailers for rent. Two sleep 3-4 and cost $75.00 per night. The larger trailer sleeps 4-5 and costs $80.00 per night. 205 sites. Campsites cost anywhere from $ $34.00 per night depending on utilities and pull-thrus. Week #2 Aug 7th-9, 2009 Fri-Sun Golden Hill StatePark (Reserve America) Wilson NY This campground has some sites with water and electric, and some tent sites. They also have a room for rent in a light house, which you can tour. They also have awesome sunsets over lake Ontario. Campsites cost anywhere from $25.00 to $34.00 per night Week #3 Aug 21st - 23rd, Fri-Sun Wood stream camsite Gainesville NY (near Letchworth State Park) Full hookups, store, hiking, bicycle,track, miniature golf, arcade and pool. They have 5 cabins for rent. Each cabin sleeps 4, elec. no bathrooms or running water, $60.00 per night. Cabins do have fridge, micro and gas grill. They also have 1 trailer for rent, 30' for $80.00 per night. Sleeps 4 adults. Campsites on creekside $34.00 for elec. and water, or non creekside for $30.00 per night. If you are interested or have any questions call Sandy at Cabin and Trailers rentals go fast you must reserve soon if you wish to rent one of them!!!!

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May 2009 NESS Newsletter

May 2009 NESS Newsletter NESS Express Snow Phone: 741- ESS Check Us Out, On Line!!! WWW.SNOSEEKERS.COM NEXT BOARD/GENERAL MEETING IS ON MAY 28th AT Marvin s Bar and Grill in Clarence Center May 2009 ext Board/General Meeting: