MASSIE HILLS TRAIL WORK PARTY CANCELLED!
Our trusty trail captains have decided to cancel the work party this Saturday. They have assessed the trail and carried out what drainage work they could under these wet conditions. Thank you to all who had planned to come and help out. Don’t worry, you will have your chance next year. We will schedule it earlier in the fall when the weather will be more appropriate.
See you on the trails.
Kelly
Greetings,
It has been brought to our attention that it is Black Powder hunting season this week and there could be hunters in the Conservation area at Massie Hills. Thus, we thought it prudent to postpone one week! The new trail maintenance day will be Saturday, November 27th at 10am, Main Entrance. Bring a spade, rubber boots and good cheer.
Kelly
Greetings,
No, this is not Chris, who has stepped down from his president’s role after 20 years. (Thanks Chris!) He will be a hard act to follow. Our mission is to continue to provide our members with the low-key wilderness experience that we all enjoy when we ski at Massie Hills. Old-school classic skiing is what we are all about.
Registration for the 2021-2022 ski season is now open on Zone4. The registration page of the club website can be found here:
Don’t forget to check ‘receive club emails’ in order to continue to receive trail condition updates.
After many years with no changes in fees, there is a small increase in membership fees this year. The snowmobile we use for grooming the trail is almost 20 years old and less reliable. In order to ensure that we can continue to provide you with well-groomed trails, we will need to replace this machine. We have been saving for this eventuality over the years; the fee increase along with continued growth in our membership will help us reach this goal.
Another way the club can add to its snowmobile fund is to cut down on postage costs. This year, there is an option when you register on zone4 to choose to pick up your stickers and membership tags at Runners Den in downtown Owen Sound. Scott and Tracy have kindly volunteered to provide this service for us. Check out their cold weather clothing while you’re there.
As many of our members live over the escarpment in Meaford and Thornbury and in other communities outside of Owen Sound, you can also request to continue to receive your stickers by mail. Paper copies of the registration form can also be found on our website.
On Saturday, November 20th there will be a work party at the trail to improve drainage in some of the wet sections. If you can help out, meet at 10 am at the Main Entrance. Bring a spade and rubber boots
Stay safe, do a snow dance. See you on the trails.
Kelly Rogers
President
Owen Sound Cross Country Ski Club/Massie Hills
Greetings:
Just a reminder about the OSCCSC Virtual General Meeting to be held via Zoom tomorrow evening at 7:00 pm.
I am pleased to report that long-time ski club member Don Eby has volunteered to become the new ski club Vice President, so all the Executive positions have been filled. As there are no challengers, the new Executive Committee will be acclaimed as follows:
Kelly Rogers – President
Don Eby – Vice President
Aimee Vereecke – Secretary/Registrar
Brent Radbourne – Treasurer
Carl Sadler – Trail Manager
Gary Shute – Assistant Trail Manager
Jim Pappas – Member at Large
Brian Goodings – Member at Large
The Zoom meeting details are as follows:
Topic: OSCCSC General Meeting
Time: Jun 23, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89322480668?pwd=QVpkYTkweWE4V1RTcDVFZFU4MTBSUT09
Meeting ID: 893 2248 0668
Passcode: 3kzN88
Thanks,
Chris
Greetings.
The Owen Sound Cross Country Ski Club (OSCCSC) will be holding a virtual General Meeting on Wednesday June 23 at 7:00 pm on the Zoom platform.
The purpose of this meeting is to:
• Update club members on the membership and financial status of the club,
• Elect new volunteer members to the OCCSC Executive Committee and,
• Transition to a new President, as I will be retiring after 20 years as OSCCSC President.
The current Executive comprises the following volunteers:
Chris Hughes- President
Kelly Rogers – Secretary/Registrar
Brent Radbourne – Treasurer
Carl Sadler – Trail Manager
Gary Shute – Assistant Trail Manager
Jim Pappas – Member at Large
Brian Goodings – Member at Large
Secretary/Registrar Kelly Rogers has volunteered to take on the role of President, and unless there are any challengers, shall be acclaimed as President on June 23rd.
Aimee Vereecke has kindly volunteered to take over the position of Secretary/Registrar from Kelly Rogers and will also be acclaimed unless there is another candidate.
The current Treasurer, Trail Manager and Assistant Trail Manager shall also be acclaimed for these positions unless there are any challengers for these positions.
The Club Executive is seeking a club member to take on the new position of Vice-President to assist the President.
If more than one club member seeks one of the executive positions there will be an election during the June 23, 2021 meeting, by a show of hands.
The Ski Club is also seeking volunteers to assist with the trail grooming. Trail grooming instruction will be provided, but volunteer groomers should have some experience with snowmobiles and be comfortable working alone on the trails.
To volunteer for any of these positions please respond to this email and we will include your name on the agenda for the June 23 meeting.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
To attend the meeting please copy and paste the link below into your browser and follow the instructions on the Zoom website at 7:00 pm on Wednesday June 23.
Thanks,
Chris
Zoom Meeting Details:
Topic: OSCCSC General Meeting
Time: Jun 23, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
us05web.zoom.us/j/89322480668?pwd=QVpkYTkweWE4V1RTcDVFZFU4MTBSUT09
Meeting ID: 893 2248 0668
Passcode: 3kzN88
PresidentGreeting-October-20216913.pdf