Winter Edition 2008 is here.

Trails Condition Report

Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 8:00AM

Poor (0-------------------------------10)Great

The Traiils are Closed THINK SNOW!!!! And lots of it

The trail conditions report will be updated every Thursday by 8:00 AM, and more often if condition require

Did You Know ???

TMA's are available for sale at "Early Bird" prices at Mart's Sporting Goods, 85 Main St., Janet DeMatties, 85 Windywood Acres Rd. and Bonnie Bradley, York St. Ext.

Snowmobile Safety Course, Saturday December 6th, at the Poultney Fire House.

Trail Beaters by Tom Coloutti

For the latest trail projects and work schedules call Tom Coloutti at 287-4032

The Prez.Sez !!!

First, I would like to introduce myself Huey Cadieux the new president of the Poultney Snowmobile Club and my home phone is 287-9562.
Next, I would like to send an apology to all of our landowners for our lack of communication since the beginning of the year. It seems that every organization has transition periods where there isn't someone ready to pick up the ball and run with it. However, we are thrilled that one of our junior members, Kim Rupe, has answered our need for a newsletter "editor" and we are really excited to welcome her on board. We know she will do a great job! Our out-going editors, Jerry and Joyce Scanlon, have devoted many years to the Snow Scoops newsletter and many, many thanks to them for their hard work and dedication to the club.
Though we may have lapsed in communication, we have been busy. You may have seen us in East Poultney for the East Poultney Days… or at the Town Wide yard sale where many of our members helped to make our fund raisers a success. You may have seen our top notch crews out on the trails keeping everything clear or closing gates. We have a great bunch and there is always room for more. We meet the second Wednesday of each month, all twelve months of the year. We start at 6:30 pm with a pot luck supper and I am happy to say that we have some of the best cooks around, and at 7:00 pm. we have our meeting. The meetings are held at York Coach Works auto body shop at 1075 Vermont Route 30 north and we would love to see some new faces and welcome new ideas.
On an exciting note the TMA's are in, and this year can be purchased at Bonnie Bradley's on York Street Extension, Janet DeMatties on Windy Wood Acres Road, and Mart's Sporting Goods on Main Street. Please remember how busy these volunteers can be and try to stop during the week if possible as things get very busy on the weekends for these dedicated souls. Again this year VAST is offering an "Early Bird" special price if you purchase before December 15th. It is a savings of about 30%. Each location will also have a sheet asking the members how they would like to receive Snow Scoops. We can offer either by email or good old fashion snail mail.
We are looking forward to a snowy winter to enjoy all the activities that the club has planned. We hope to see you out there and remember to give a wave to all the landowners as you pass, as without them we would be in our own backyards.
Have safe and Happy Holidays and if you need me call….

Proposed Calendar of Events for 2008 /2009

Sat. Dec. 6th Snowmobile Safety Course 9:00AM at the Poultney Fire house.
You must be 12 years old by April 15, 2009 to be eligible. Lunch will be served.
Pre- registration required. Call Ernie DeMatties 287-9755 TMAs will be sold

Wed. Dec. 10th Annual Christmas Party, at York Coach Works
Dinner will be provided by the club. Deserts wwoulb be appreeciatted. Regular monthly meeting to follow. Call Nancy Drum 287- 9855 or Jane Hilaire 287-9591
Please bring non-perishable food items for Poultney food pantry.

Sun. Dec.14th Last day to buy "Early Bird TMA'S": call Janet DeMatties, 287-9755

Tue. Dec. 16th Snowmobile trails open in Vermont Registration, TMA and " proof of Insurance" are required. You cannot afford the fine.

Sat. Dec. 20th Trail Check, meet at E. Poultney Green (on sleds conditions permitting) 9:00AM.Any questions call Tom Coloutti 287-4032

Sat. Jan. 10 th Moonlight Ride Depart from the Coloutti home at 7:00PM. Call 287-4032 for more details
Coffee, hot cocoa, and goodies to end ride.

Sat. Jan. 17th Set up for Pancake Breakfast Meet 10:00AM at York Coach; for details
Call Harry Drum 287-9855

Sun. Jan. 18th Annual Pancake Breakfast, 7:30AM--11:30AM at York Coach Works, Route 30. Drive in or Ride in. Snowmobile parking area off Corr 314 (look for signs). This is a major fund raiser for the club. Price $7.00

Sat. Jan. 31st Scenic Ride and Hot Dog Roast. Meet at the E. Poultney at 11:00AM
Enjoy a 50 mile scenic ride to lookouts ending with a Hot Dog Roast.
For info call Tom Coloutti 287-4032

Sat. Feb. 7th Moonlight Ride. Ride leaves the Rte 30 parking area 7:00PM sharp
Coffee, Hot Cocoa and Goodies to end ride.
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Fri. Feb. 13th Torchlight Parade Line up at East Poultney Green Between 6& 6:20PM.
Torches are provided. Parade starts at 6:30 sharp. The parade route from E.Poultnry Green
down Main St. to the Methodist Chruch for a spaghetti dinner sponsored by the
Poultney Chamber of Commerce. For info call Ernie 287-9755

Sat. Feb. 14th Winter Carnival At Chesnut's York St. Ext.. 10:00AM to3:00PM.
Free and open to all. Games, sliding hill, introduction to snowmobiling rides,
and guided tours of varying lengths. Call Bob 287-9995 or Bonnie 287-9259

.Wed. Feb. 18th Youth Ride 10AM to 2PM Pre-registration required.
Call Mr. DeMatties 287-9755 or Mr. Scanlon 287-2243. Must be 12 years old and have a snowmobile safety certificate. Signed permission from your parents is required.
Lunch at Castleton Pizza will be on the club.

Mar.4th---6th Join Tom and Francie Coloutti on a ride to Chelsea, VT and a two night stay at a B&B.Very limited availability, so call Francie to reserve and get more info.
Ride, approximately 120 miles each way, will be from Poultney, snow conditions permitting.
Call (802) 287-4032. .

Thoughts by Harry Drum