2009-2010 Season Dates to Remember

Milwaukee Snowmobile Show is October 16-18, 2009

Fall Bonfire at Craig Hills' House on Saturday, 10-17-2009

IASC State Convention is November 13-15, 2009 in Galena

Christmas Party at on Sunday, 12-06-2009

Snowmobile Safety Classes to be held in November & December. Exact dates TBA

Monthly Membership Meetings:

3rd Tuesday of the month from September thru April

9/15/2009
10/20/2009
11/17/2009
12/15/2009
1/19/2010
2/16/2010
3/16/2010
4/20/2010

Information correct as of 9/09/2009

For more information, watch for future posts otherwise contact Linda Stork

September Meeting: New Location

Welcome back everyone. We hope you had a great summer.

Just a quick reminder that the first Rusty Runners membership meeting of the season is Tuesday, September 15, 200 at 7:30 pm at Finnegan’s Irish Pub in Plainfield. Finnegan’s is in downtown Plainfield. The actual street address is 24102 W. Lockport, Plainfield, IL and their phone number is (815) 733-5177. Finnegan’s is on the same block as Bob Whitley’s office and just across the street from the old Plainfield fire station where we held snowmobile safety classes. There is plenty of parking and especially by the fire station. When you arrive, enter thru the front door. The hostess will show you the way. Our meeting area is upstairs. Ron and I had a chance to stop in Labor Day and sample the menu and atmosphere. Very tasty food and too many beers to list. Plan to come early, so you can enjoy the good food!

Please be sure to attend this meeting. In order to plan the upcoming season, we need every member’s input. Do bring your checkbook. We will be collecting dues for the 2009-2010 season. Let us know what you think of our new location.

Hope you have a great Labor Day weekend.

See you Tuesday!

2008 Christmas Party

Sunday, December 14 at 2:30 pm
The Outpost Pub & Grill
14929 Archer Ave
Lockport IL
815-836-8893

Cost: $15.00 per adult and $12.00 per child
Buffet style dinner w/ appetizers before and brownies and cookies for dessert.

Don't forget that Santa is stopping by after dinner to have a quick visit with the Rusty Runners. You don't want to miss him.

Hope to see you there!

Click Here for directions to the Outpost from Plainfield

First Aid Classes

FYI,

Edward Hospital is offering CPR and First Aid classes at a variety of times. If you are interested in attending, follow this link to the Edward Hospital web site. The American Red Cross also teaches courses in a variety of locations, too. Click on website for more information.

Bonfire Map & directions

Annual Bonfire & Halloween Party

Where: Home of Craig Hill, 16723 W. 145th Place, Lockport
Click on link to see directions that take you from Beggar's Pizza to Craig's home.
When: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 5 p.m.
Grilled meat and pop will be provided.
Plates and silverware will be available, too.
Please bring a dish to share: appetizer, salad or dessert.
If you have them, extra yard chairs will be appreciated.
Who: Members and their families, and guests are welcome, too.
Costumes are optional, but if you're under 12 – it's preferred.

September 2008 Meeting Recap

Our thanks to everyone that attended the September membership meeting and for those who were absent, you were missed. The meeting was led by Ron LaFido. 15 members were present.

A few highlights from the meeting:

• Member Dues
  

2009 Member dues are being collected. Please mail or drop off your dues.

Trail Passes

2008-2009 Cost of trail passes in Wisconsin $35.00 and in Michigan $25.00

• PEMA Volunteers
  

  If you live within Plainfield and have a 4 wheeler or snowmobile, contact Ron LaFido. He is in the process of updating the PEMA list. This is a list of volunteers that can be contacted when there is a emergency that requires alternative transportation. Talk to Ron if you are interested in helping.
  

• 2008-2009 Officers are as follows:
  

  President: David Kaleta
  

  Vice President: Ron LaFido
  

  Secretary: Cheri Day
  

  Treasurer: Linda Stork
  

  Directors: (2nd year of 2 year term) Ron Stork and Ron Bacza
  

  (1st year of 2 year term) Paul Mueller, Dick Kursell, and Mark Hathaway
  

  
  

• Annual Bonfire & Halloween Party
  

Where: Home of Craig Hill, 16723 W. 145^th Place, Lockport

When: Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 5 p.m.

Grilled meat and pop will be provided.

Plates and silverware will be available, too.

Please bring a dish to share: appetizer, salad or dessert.

If you have them, extra yard chairs will be appreciated.

Who: Members and their families, and guests are welcome, too.

Costumes are optional, but if you're under 12 – it's preferred.

P.S. Volunteers are needed to help with children's activities. A few of the ideas mentioned: costume contest with prizes, individual photos taken of each costumed child, or decorating pumpkins. Contact Ron Stork if you can help.

• Holiday – Christmas Party
  

  We need feedback on what kind of party to host this year. Last year, we went to Baci's in Plainfield for dinner. Other years we have had a pot luck dinner. Time is running out on being able to reserve a location. Please share your comments in person or by email. If we do a pot luck, we need a location that will let us bring in food & drink. Most places want to cater the meal. A restaurant allows everyone to relax and eat, but cost per person can be a factor. If you have a place in mind, the preferred date for the party is Sunday, December 7. Traditionally, we have held the party on the 1^st Sunday of the month.
  

  
  

• 2009 Snowmobile Club Trips
  

  As you might have expected, there were all kinds of ideas discussed. Currently, the following trips have the most interest.
  

  January 16-19, 2009 (Martin Luther King Jr weekend) Boulder Junction, WI
  

  February 5-8, 2009 (Cadillac Snowmobile Festival) Sands Motel
  

  March 2009 (Eagle River, WI)
  

  Other locations considered are Minocqua, WI; Baldwin, MI; Newberry, MI: and the Lake Gogebic area. Paul Killa has offered his cottage in Wisconsin.
  

  Last year, the reaction to trips was mixed. We need your feedback.
  

  
  

• Snowmobile Safety Classes
  

  Possible dates are Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, December 14. David Kaleta is in the process of getting these dates approved and set up.
  

  
  

  
  

• Milwaukee Snowmobile Show
  

  Scheduled for October 17-19, see website,
  www.snowmobileusa.com,
  for more details.
  

  
  

• October Membership Meeting
  

  Don't forget our next meeting is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at Beggar's Pizza in Plainfield. Hope to see you there.
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

September Meeting Reminder

Welcome back everyone. We hope you had a great summer.

Just a quick reminder that the first Rusty Runners membership meeting of the season is Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:30 pm at Beggars Pizza in Plainfield. Beggars Pizza is just south of Renwick on Rt. 59. The actual street address is 16122 S. Rt. 59, Plainfield, IL and their phone number is 815-254-2222. They have an extensive menu as well as serve beer and wine. Plan to come early, so you can enjoy the good food!

Please attend this meeting. In order to plan the upcoming season, we need every member’s input. For example, with the higher fuel prices and the economic woes; we need to know how interested members are in out of state snowmobile trips. What areas interest you? What events interest you? Should we keep the Bonfire, Christmas party? We are looking for your ideas.

By the way, if you are available:
IL Valley Winter Sports Club.-- Snowmobile Grass Drags
Sept. 14, 2008
Winnebago County Fairgrounds in Pecatonica, IL

And please welcome our newest club member, Kara Day, sister of Carter and Reid, who was born August 15, 2008. Kara weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces, and was 19 ½ inches long. Her parents, Janile and Lee Day, are very thankful. Grandma Cheri is very excited. Congratulations to everyone.

At the end of this reminder is a note that comes from our IASC President, Dan Long. We urge you to take action. Thanks in advance.

See you at the meeting.

Ron and Linda Stork


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For years we have been writing letters to representatives to keep Yellowstone open.
It is time to write letters about keeping our areas open now.
The parks listed below are scheduled for closure on November 1st.

Castle Rock, Lowden, Hennepin Canal Pkwy, Illini, Wolf Creek, Channahon Parkway, Gebhard Woods,
Hidden Springs State Forrest, Kickapoo, Moraine View, Weldon Springs, partial I&M Canal.

The Hennepin Canal is the longest snowmobile trail in Illinois.
We must fight to keep these areas open for our use.
Please use the attached letter as a guideline, you may adapt as you see fit.
They should be addressed to your STATE Senator and Representative, NOT Federal.
Feel free to also write the Governor!
They need to hear from us loud and often!

Thanks,
Dan Long
President
IASC
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In case you are not sure how to contact your state representatives, follow these directions below. As you may recall, the Governor is closing these parks in order to “balance the budget.”

To contact your STATE legislator, go to http://www.ilga.gov/ to find your legislators' Springfield phone numbers (the one with a 217 area code). Click on "Legislator Look-up"
If you prefer to write a letter, their mailing address is listed also. Or, dial 217/782-2000(Capitol switchboard) and ask to be transferred to your legislator's office if you know the name