Member in Good Standing Fall 2009 BEAUTIFUL EASTERN ASSOCIATION SNOWMOBILE TRAILS The B.E.A.S.T.
See page 7 for details President’s Message – Jim Lackey
10 years, can you believe that meeting when I first met our District Governor, the BEAST is celebrating 10 Bob Hall, District Ops Director, Arnold Johnson Inside this issue: years of existence as a trails and ADSA Club President, Christine Herbert. Club Executive and Key 3 association for the 2009/10 They had a strong message about grooming associa- Volunteers season! Actually, it was the tions and the benefits of them. Associations were BRP Program 4 winter of 1998 following the the way of the future to help the smaller local clubs
New Permit Prices 4 great Ice Storm, when I went survive with limited resources and eventually pros- Groomer Update 5 to my first local club meeting per. with the SDHSA to address Jim Lackey, New Classic Permit 5 BEAST President local volunteer issues. Our A possible answer to the problem??? It made sense Ted Day Communication 6 trails from that storm were in bad shape and in most then to the people in the room and it still does Award cases, impassable. I wanted to know why and what today. So, with some push from my riding buddies New Local Business 6 could be done to get them back open. Also, our trails and rather than bitch about the situation, I was Support were not keeping with the times and the Executive of convinced to “step up” to help local snowmobiling Permit Outlets 7 the day wanted out. and came home as Club President. Calendar Of Events 8 The message for the people in attendance was simple, At that same meeting, I also met up with Ernie BRP $10 Certificate 8 “step up” or we’re closing. No more local snowmobi- Nash (voted to be SDHSA Vice President) and ling. In fact, our first groomer that we inherited/ other individuals that had this same great passion operated was called the “Exxon Valdez” for obvious for snowmobiling. We had guys there that were reasons! It spilled oil all over the place like the fateful cutting down the damage left by the Ice Storm with tanker and it stunk like hell to operate. 3 litres of oil hand saws and very little equipment like the Ian Krin Hunt watches as BEAST Taylor (voted SDHSA Secretary) family and friends. President, Jim Lackey cooks to a gallon of fuel and a ½ jar of Tylenol was the his steak over an open fire at hourly rate to operate it. And, we had 2 of them!! With the help of this new Executive and strong last years rider appreciation trail worker support from buddies like Darrell hot dog roast. Watch for us again this year. It was time to get rid of that stuff and buy some gear Drew, Tony Funekotter and Grant Penstone, it we could work wasn’t long before our local SDHSA club was with to build trails whipped into shape. And before we started talk that would keep about building the association. pace with snowmo- Ernie led the charge by building up a Straw man bile improvements, local and tourism that outlined an association based on other models riding develop- he researched from across Ontario. Several meet- ment. Oh, and ings later with neighbouring clubs like Richmond something that was Snow Rovers, Ashton & District, Rideau Snowmo- a lot more environ- bile Club and of course Stittsville Dwyer Hill, the mentally friendly. BEAST was born.
It was also at this The “BEAST” was easy but it took several cases of brown bottles and demon Continued on next page... Fall 2009 Page 2 liquor to come up with Beautiful Because of this effort, and the BEAST. We not only receive sup- Foundation, Parade of Lights, and Eastern Association of Snowmo- relationship we maintain with port from the OFSC but we use International Ploughing Match to bile Trails. In the spring of 1999, Carleton Place and the City of our own trail money to help recog- name a few through donations BEAST applied for OFSC mem- Ottawa, snowmobiling remains nize the efforts of these 2 key amounting close to $10,000.00 via bership and was accepted. We the only “authorized” motor sport groups. Our own VIA Coordina- fundraising and other club events. have never looked back. on the TCT today. tor, Anna Mould does her best to keep new recruits coming into the This past year, we completed the Ironically, the BEAST functions We have a top notch grooming BEAST in an effort to make exist- final chapter of our club amalga- today with pretty much the same fleet that maintains close to 400 ing volunteer life easier. 15-20 mation goals and objectives of the model developed from 10 years kilometres of trail which is key for new faces have “stepped up” in BEAST by closing the doors for ago. It was a highly advanced goal East/West/North/South tourism the last year or two thanks to our the final time on the original that only a handful of associations travel in Eastern Ontario. Much efforts here and there is always founding clubs SDHSA, RSR and have accomplished in the prov- of our modern equipment comes room for more. ADSA. They may be gone on ince. We are now considered a funded from your permit pur- paper but they will live on in model association within Ontario chases but also through several Our most recent project in devel- memory and reputation of what and other groups look towards us grant applications that have been oping a BEAST clothing line (led we started 10 years ago. for ideas when building their submitted over the years. In fact, a by my wife Debbie) has brought associations. None of this would little over $300,000.00 has been our identity to an even bigger All of this is just a sample of what be possible without leadership, generated for this Association audience and this was recognized has been done with the help of vision, collaboration and support through grant money applications by many clubs from across On- your permit dollars and from a lot from the committed volunteers to purchase new equipment by the tario at the recent OFSC AGM of hard work from what we would and generous land owners. efforts of volunteers and support held in Ottawa. We have more still consider a small group of from the Ontario and Federal information on this later on in people. I saw a slogan recently at Talk about commitment, the origi- Government. the newsletter. the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub nal BEAST Executive still has 2 clubhouse. active members, myself and Dave We have actively participated in We have done our best to provide Poaps from the RSR club and a most OFSC programs such as signage for riders that not only If you did ½ of what you expected few more that I will introduce Driver Training, Trail Patrol (Our help them safely navigate the trails someone else to do, think of how later. own Darrin McRae was awarded but to know where they are going much this club could achieve! OFSC District Trail Patrol for as well. We have kept in step with So what have we done in the past This is very true and even though 2009), VIA (Volunteers in Ac- large development projects like we have a strong base now, we 10 years? The accomplishments tion), Website trail condition Hwy 7 expansion and Carleton always need new people and lead- are great and it is all largely due to reporting and most importantly, Place growth to maintain our a core group of volunteers that ers to take our place. Risk Management to ensure we network of trails. have been with us since day 1 and deliver the best product possible Normally, I would focus my mes- with many others that have left to our membership. Our strong Our commitment to communica- sage on a little of the past year and and joined along the way. These relationship with the District and tion to our members via newslet- more on the future but 10 years is volunteers (many of them also in the OFSC makes life much sim- ters and our fairly mainstream an important time for us to reflect the business for over 10 years) pler to operate than trying to do website www.snowmobile.on.ca as we faced many naysayers along remain instrumental to our opera- this as separate clubs for sure. operated by Dave “Krusty” Hunt, the way that said we would never tions today. has seen us recognized by our survive. I say we have done that Everyone involved with running a peers in Ontario by awarding us BEAST was front and center in and more and I wanted the oppor- snowmobile club or association the OFSC Ted Day Communica- tunity to showcase what we as the year 2000, when the call came knows that without Landowners tions Award at the 2008 AGM in to develop the Trans Canada Trail your club have done for you, the and Volunteers, there would be Toronto. local rider. from Stittsville to Carleton Place no trails! We have done a fantastic via the TCT Committee that was job in supporting our volunteers BEAST has supported various A great many friendships have formed to develop the railway and land owners through recogni- community causes such as Easter been built through this associa- corridor between these 2 towns. tion awards developed by the Seals, Carleton Place Hospital tion and I am proud to have met Fall 2009 Page 3
and worked with every one of them. This group is Enough talk from me as there is a lot more news that considered our extended family and we enjoy the is equally important for your upcoming season such as times we spend together during the season and off 2009/10 permit prices and the first price increase in 3 season as well. It’s with that strong support from my seasons, new classic sled permits, special event dates snowmobile family and my personal family (Debbie, and more! Pray for lots of cold and snow as we are Valkyrie, Alex and Scott), that I still proudly serve due for a good winter. After 10 years of hard work, we in that position of President of this fine Associa- deserve it! Happy Trails! tion! Soon, I will be looking for a break in the next year or so and need to work on that successor. Every year the BEAST participates in the OFSC District 1 Ride typically held in Morrisburg, Ontario
We support our farmers!
Club Executive and Key Volunteers I would be remiss if I didn’t name Executive Groomer Operations (Lots of time spent to deliver the product!) a few other key players as it has Jim Lackey, President Dave Hunt, Vice President Audy Bedard, Driver/Mechanic been mostly these folks who have Dave Poaps, Secretary Rob Campbell, Driver/Maintenance Audy Bedard, Director Mike Harvey, Driver/Maintenance Daryl’s Dragon sleeping during made the BEAST what it is today. Brian Moreau, Driector Ross Mowatt, Driver/Maintenance the 2009 BEAST Corporate Ride You will see that some of us wear Daryl Rauhala, Director Drivers include… Dave Hunt, Ryan Orr, Charles many hats and this is where you Mike Harvey, Director Trail Patrol Rath, Jim Lackey, Alex Lackey, can help by “stepping up” and (Making Sure we have no “Freeloaders”) Mike Murphy, John Murphy, David taking on any of these critical Brian Moreau, Coordinator Murphy, Mike Lessard, Chris Wuy- Permit Prices Darin McRae, Sean Getty cik, Dave White, Jason Moule, roles. We have the resources and Doug Argue, Daryl Rauhala Drew Leger, Al Wharry skills to train anyone for any posi- Darrell Drew, George Laight, John Full Season on or before StDenis, Stuart Spoor, Audy Be- Social Committee tion. December 1st $200.00 dard, Dave Hunt, Graydon Ar- (Making sure we have some fun!) buckle, Jim Lackey Debbie Lackey There is equally many other Risk Management Julie-Anne Bedard Full Season After names of volunteers that are as Jim Lackey, Response Coordinator December 1st $250.00 Brian Moreau, Inspect. Coordinator Webmaster & Newsletter important to the ones listed and I Dave Hunt, Sign Coordinator Editor thank them as well for their con- VIA Coordinator Dave Hunt 3 Day Permit $100.00 (Recruiting the help we need and helping tinued support. Without their recognize those who help) Anna Mould, Coordinator Trail Maintenance 7 Day Permit $140.00 support, our jobs would be that So many we couldn't possibly list all Driver Training the names here. much more difficult. However, (Educating our future!) Classic Permit $125.00 these people are the ones that Graydon Arbuckle, Trainer Tanis Cordick, Registration Groomer Recovery help make this happen year after Chris Wuycik, Master Instructor (The guys you can count on to year with their continued leader- Permit Sales bail you out of a jam!) (Bringing in the dough so we can go!!!) Carter Cullen, John Campbell, Joey ship and participation. Stuart Spoor Campbell, Vince Carrol, Charles Darrell Drew McLellan Cheryl Mowatt THANK YOU ALL! Fall 2009 Page 4
BRP Program
How to donate without spending YOU our faithful club members, The BEAST would like to thank a dime! best of all it didn't cost you a cent each and every one of you who and very little effort! The pro- participated in this program last For the 2008 season, Bombardier gram donated $10 for every club year! This cash will be put directly Recreational Products raised the member who headed down to a back into the trail system. The bar in support of snowmobile Ski-Doo dealership and dropped gift certificate was used to pur- volunteers by donating over off their Ski-Doo Million Dollar chase a jacket which we plan to $1,000,000.00 to clubs across Club ballot. Clubs are eligible to use as part of our volunteer recog- Canada. That’s right! $1m smack- receive up to $1,500.00 each for nition program. ers in recognition of the people member participation. You don’t We are also pleased to announce who make the trails to help sell even have to own a Bombi ma- that Ski-Doo has announced the Jim Lackey receives $500 their product. cheque and $250 gift certifi- chine or buy one to participate. return of the program and we urge cate from BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products)! Last year the BEAST received a All it takes is a visit to the local you to participate once again. In cheque for $500 as well as a $250 dealer and fill out a ballot with fact, we have included a copy of gift certificate for Ski-Doo mer- the BEAST name on it as the club the form on the last page of this chandise. This all came from you support. newsletter.
New Permit Prices
For the first time in three years, a fend whether there is a settlement twice about whether or not they price increase will be in effect for or not. Our excellent work in Risk were riding beyond their means this season. The permit increase Management (Reducing the possi- which eventually makes us all pay. was voted into effect at the 2008 bility of large claims) is getting the Generally speaking, if you respect Who doesn’t like lots of snow? AGM in Toronto as there was message out there that we are no the OFSC rider code, you should concern for the diminished longer an easy target. We have never have to worry about enjoy- groomer funds, funds to operate systems and processes in place that ing your day. local clubs and increased funds document our operations and required to maintain our Trail place the emphasis on the concept The good news is that there is no “We are looking planned increase for the 2010/11 Liability Self Insurance fund. of Ride at Your Own Risk. Nui- sance claims still take time/money season so we will have the same for volunteers There was little choice as we still to defend so we can either take pricing for the next 2 seasons. need to deal with a number of the money off the snow or have The permits fees will follow the like you” nuisance lawsuit claims from indi- the user community pay for it. viduals attempting to take advan- same model for critical sales dates tage of the system. Nuisance So if you want to keep the cost as in the past. claims still cost us money to de- down, get your buddies to think Just a few of the 2009 BEAST Corporate Ride Participants Fall 2009 Page 5
Groomer Update
The groomers were nicely tucked Carleton Place area for this up- Pretty soon all the groomers will into bed last spring in full coming season. This was made begin to receive their fall tune-ups form. With the addition of two possible through a partial and will be waiting on the swamps slightly used Bombardier BR-180 $3,500.00 grant received from the to freeze and the snow to fly! units last season, the heavy OFSC District 1 Mini Grant groomer count remains at Committee. Thanks District 1! four. That's 3 of the BR-180 units and a Massey Ferguson 390-T. As many of you may recall from our short but busy season last year, the A small handful of volunteers BR-180 units consistently put out collect their thoughts before a great trail. In a continued effort heading out to start their day. to improve conditions, we com- pleted the purchase of a new drag from Shop Industrial which will be utilized in the Smiths Falls / Our two newest groomers (Above)
Classic Permit 2009 BEAST Volunteer Recognition and Pot Luck Dinner (Below)
That’s right. It’s time to get Old Betsie that has been collecting dust for the past few years out of your shed and onto the trail. For the first time in 2009, the OFSC has voted in a classic permit for The Trans-Canada Trail which machines that are 1995 or older runs between Carleton Place (Minimum 15 years old). The cost and Stittsville certainly sees a few snow drifts! The groomer of these will be ½ the price of the ALWAYS has it work out along regular full season which is this section of trail. $125.00 for this year. Not bad even if you only get out for a cou- ple of days of fun. No doubt you are going to see more and more quired and you are good to go. Please do attempt to buy from the events around the classic sleds and Note that the permit will physi- regular permit outlets as they will we are depending on this as there cally look different from a regular not have them. are a ton of them out there and season permit and our trail patrol This is a pilot exercise and the we all miss seeing those old famil- can spot a 15 year old sled when success of it depends on the num- iar brands out there on the trails. they see it so just a hint if the wheels were turning already. The ber of permits sold and the The catch is that these permits other main thing to remember is amount of effort required to oper- have a special process required as that if you are riding in this area, ate the program. Link for the we want to avoid any attempted you specify the BEAST name so order form with proper District 1 Debbie Lackey’s “Social Commit- fraudsters out there. Permits can the permit revenue makes it’s way mailing info is: tee” role never seems to end as be processed to the local District she proudly displays her new to us. All order forms must be http://www.district1ofsc.ca/ OFSC Volunteer Jacket Office or from the OSFSC. A processed though our OFSC Dis- classicpermit20092010.pdf proof of ownership will be re- trict 1 Office for this season so Fall 2009 Page 6
Ted Day Communication Award
“Bla, bla, bla, bla and the winner of seconds to react but the wife know what is going on out there in of the 2008 Ted Day Communica- finally hit us over the head long this high tech, demand for informa- tions Award goes to the Beautiful enough to realize we had won this tion world. We are constantly look- Eastern Association of Snowmo- Provincial Award for communica- ing for ways and suggestions to im- bile Trails for their efforts in web- tions. prove so we like to hear from you site and newsletter communica- positively or negatively. Watch for tions”. Huh??? Was that us? Why Dave Hunt (Webmaster and some significant website changes in Newsletter) and Jim Lackey didn’t they call us the BEAST? the not too distant future which will 2009 BEAST Corporate Ride at (Newsletter contributor), were on take us more into real time commu- the Ash Grove Inn This was the reaction from the hand to accept the reward from nications. table at AGM so it took a couple OFSC President, Bruce Robinson for best Even at the 2009 AGM, I received Help us help you! website comments and questions from clubs and news- about our newsletter and our ap- letter in proach which is telling the story Trail Work Days the Prov- from snowmobilers to snowmobil- ince of ers. Package that all up nicely and November 21st Ontario you will have people taking the time for 2008. to read what they see. and It was a No, I am not starting a Twitter page great hon- to let you know where I am but we December 5th our for us will be talking about trail grooming as commu- and the best spots to ride. To register call Anna nications is extremely Our goal is to ensure we equip our at important members with the information to us to let needed to plan and enjoy their day. people 613-257-5545 New Local Business Support
Sometimes generosity can come rush to make it to the tee box on Before long we found ourselves in from the most unlikely places. time, but that wasn't the case! the tent area typically reserved for Fellow club volunteer Marc Sea- Everything was ready to go and large groups where there was way brook from the Canadian Golf waiting. The carts were parked up too much food! We had to try club showed us a perfect example front and we were provided in- and help eat it all to avoid it going of this when he invited the structions on where to go. We to waste! Or at least that's my BEAST volunteers out for a 9 hole even had time to grab a quick excuse for abandoning the "diet". tournament and BBQ last Tues- drink before setting off. Again, day as his way of saying thank you not being a big golfer, I can defi- A short awards ceremony with yet to the many hard working volun- nitely appreciate the refreshment another great surprise, no, not the teer of the BEAST. cart which made extremely fre- fact that I was actually on a win- quent visits. We never did run ning team... Thanks Chris!!! But I must say what an awesome or- dry. the fact that Dave White came up ganization he runs there! I myself big time with trophies donated by Audy enjoys a perfect end to a am not a big golfer, but I have The course was well laid out and Momentos Signs. perfect day! attended a few tournaments and the greens were nothing short of can appreciate when you find an perfect! The in cart GPS was awe- After some great company and excellent golf club. It all started some and provided easy to use good laughs it was soon time to before we even arrived. The navigation and valuable informa- retire for the evening, and boy did online event registration was first tion such as distance to the green. I sleep great! I still can't get over class! Easy to use and very slick. It allowed for "electronic" scoring all the generosity that surrounds After receiving an automated eliminating the paper score cards this great club! A very special email reminder with tee times, we and even provided real time up- thank you to Marc, The Canadian arrived only a few minutes early dates with the team scores! Golf Club as well as Dave and and thought we would need to Momentos Signs. Fall 2009 Page 7
Permit Outlets
Classic Permits are only available through the District Office. Please contact John Boals at (613) 543-0374 or [email protected] the application is available on their website at http://www.district1ofsc.ca
Kanata, Stittsville, Nepean area Season 3 Day 7 Day George's Service Center Carp Rd. North of 417 (613) 831-2255
Stittsville Trailer Sales Main St. Stittsville across from the fire hall. (613) 836-5555
Richmond Area Season 3 Day 7 Day Richmond Home Hardware 6179 Perth Street, Richmond (613) 838-4659
Danby’s Bar and Grill 2858 Munster Rd, Munster (Accepts VISA)
Ashton, Almonte, Clayton, Carleton Place, Smith's Falls Season 3 Day 7 Day License Office Smiths Falls, 88 Cornelia St. (613) 283-6837
License Office Almonte, 154 Bridge St. (613) 256-2790
Carleton Place Marine Carleton Place, Hwy 15 (Yamaha Dealer) (613) 257-1772
Black's Corners Motorsports Carleton Place, Hwy 15 (Polaris Dealer) (613) 253-2115
Gemmill's General Store Clayton (613) 256-1947
Carson's Perth, Hwy 7 (Ski Doo Dealer) (613) 267-3499
Carleton Auto Parts Almonte, 91 Bridge St. (613) 256-4473
Carleton Auto Parts Carleton Place, 60 Moore St. (613) 257-2599
Almonte Grocery & Gas Bar Petro Canada Hwy29 & 49 Almonte (613) 256-3633
Hank's Tire Supply Smith Falls, 22 Union St. (613) 283-0173
Valley Small Engines Carleton Place, Hwy 15 (613) 257-7032
Levi Home Hardware Almonte, 476 Ottawa St. (613) 256-3732
Stuart Spoor @ home 2205 6th line, Carleton Place (613) 257-1561
@ clubhouse on meeting nights
Jim Lackey @ home RR2 Carleton Place (613) 253-5486
For the most up to date information, If paying by cheque, it MUST be made payable to please visit us online at “The BEAST” and include the permit number(s) in the memo section.
Driver Training Courses
Please contact
Tanis Cordick at (613) 253-0139
For details and to register in
this years courses.
Club Contacts
The BEAST Jim Lackey 253-5486
ADSA (Ashton) Anna Mould 257-5545
RSR (Richmond) Dave Poaps 489-0750 BEAUTIFUL EASTERN ASSOCIATION SDHSA (Stittsville) SNOWMOBILE TRAILS Daryl Rauhala 836-9348 Mailing Address Our Club House P.O. Box 8 2237 6th Line of Stittsville, Ontario Beckwith, Carleton Visit us online Canada Place K2S 1A2 www.snowmobile.on.ca
Important Dates December 3, 2009 BEAST Annual General February 20, 2010 Carleton Place Hospi- Meeting (Elections) at the 6th Line Stop tal Poker Run Some of these may have passed already but we encourage you to be part of any future events. December 5, 2009 BEAST Work Day March 4, 2010 Regular BEAST Meeting These are important dates to mark onto your (Includes Potluck Supper at the 6th Line at the 6th Line Stop calendar. Stop) March 6, 2010 RSR Poker Run November 1, 2009 Early Bird Draw for December 6, 2009 Driver Training Course season permits Watch our website for other advertised January 7, 2010 Regular BEAST Meeting at events! November 5, 2009 Regular BEAST Meet- the 6th Line Stop ing at the 6th Line Stop Note that most of these events are based from February 4, 2010 Regular BEAST Meeting our Club House located on the 6th Line of November 21 2009 BEAST Work Day at the 6th Line Stop Beckwith (2237 6th Line of Beckwith, Carle- ton Place) which is just off Highway 15 December 1, 2009 Final day to get your February 5 to 7, 2010 BEAST Corporate between Carleton Place and Franktown. discounted permit Ride