News from the Missoula Nordic Ski Club and around the region
X-C MONTANA
Number 26 - Early Winter, 2001
At last the wonderment of snow, no better holiday gift to the Nordic community. A winter-in-white always seems to bring out the best in folks. This good cheer will be in abundance at our annual meeting where our cross-country ski family will have the opportunity to elect elders for the coming biennium. Those of you who have an interest in serving please contact current program coordinators or officers for details. Short of running for office, our grooming and youth programs need an infusion of energy to maintain past standards so please consider volunteering in these areas.
In the spirit of volunteerism, I would like to extend our collective appreciation to Ross Miller who has decided to step down as program coordinator for equipment maintenance. Ross has graciously volunteered many hours over the years to our grooming and youth programs. Ross was also instrumental in the design and construction of our new equipment storage shed at Pattee Canyon. When you see him on the ski trails this winter take a minute to thank him for all the good work (and to slow him down long enough for me to catch up).
Also, a hearty welcome to Ray Johnson who has recently returned to Missoula (with wife Katie) and has volunteered to assist Dave Jones with grooming coordination and equipment maintenance. Please contact Ray or Dave for information on how you can assist in these programs.
Thanks to all the volunteers who participated in the annual Pattee Canyon workday. Trail clearing, slash disposal and application of wood chips will serve the public with better ski conditions this winter.
The club recently purchased a new snowmobile to support our grooming program. The snowmobile was funded from our membership dues and the Montana Recreation Trails Grant Program.
The club also requires purchase of new grooming attachments (~$6000.00) and continued support to fund annual grooming operational expenses (~$5,000.00/year).
This winter we have an opportunity to provide some level of grooming in the Rattlesnake Recreation Area, but the level of support must be commensurate with the club's capacity and generosity as related to volunteered services and monetary donations. Please contribute so we can maintain and expand Nordic skiing opportunities in the Missoula area.
In closing, I would like to paraphrase a quote from the legendary ®Jackrabbit” Johannsen, ®When skiing through the evening woods and darkness overtakes you….everyplace is your home….”
Ski free of Care, Tom Daer, President
Don't miss the annual membership meeting Tuesday December 11th. at the McCormick Park Warming Hut.
Annual Membership Meeting
Come to the annual membership meeting Tuesday December 11th 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the McCormick park warming hut. Agenda includes Election of new officers, change in the by-laws, discussion of grants and funding, and a social hour.
equipment. Envelopes are included in this issue for you to send in annual dues. Same great rates year after year ! ( Individual $15, Family $25, Benefactor $50, Business $75, Corporate $150, and Lifetime Membership $1000 (just think, pay that and you'll never have to read this annoying reminder article again!). Thank you all in advance and happy skiing!
DUES REMINDER
It's that time of year again. Please send in your dues to support grooming, expenses, and club activities. See the President's Message about the need for extra monetary support this year for some grooming of the Rattlesnake and maintenance and purchase of grooming equipment. Envelopes are included in this issue for you to send in annual dues. Same great rates year after year ! :) Individual $15, Family $25, Benefactor $50, Business $75, Corporate $150, and Lifetime Membership $1000 (just think, pay that and you'll never have to read this annoying reminder article again!). Thank you all in advance and happy skiing!
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Remember to check the web site for information on membership, snow, grooming and race results. Also find photos, a schedule of events, classified ads for equipment and other links.
MNSC Youth Ski Program
Junior skiers will meet this year at the Picnic Loop in Pattee Canyon to ski and train on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. There is no cost for the program. Mark Hollinger and Jim Buckley will ski with accomplished skiers. Parents will be expected to help with new skiers. To volunteer to help with junior skiers or for more information about signing up a child, contact Mark or Jim.
Mark Hollinger 542-2021 Jim Buckley 728-2631
Events Calendar:
http://www.missoulanordic.org/events.html
The MISSOULA NORDIC SKI CLUB is a nonprofit community group whose mission is to promote cross-country skiing in the Missoula area. The club maintains and operates the equipment used to groom the ski trails at Pattee Canyon Recreation Area—a service provided under a special agreement with the Lolo National Forest. Yearly membership fees are $15 Individual, $25 Family, $50 benefactor, $75 Business, $150 Corporate, and $1000 life. Send check to: Missoula Nordic Ski Club, P.O. Box 7354, Missoula, MT 59807.
Your tax-deductible membership fee will:
*Help support cross-country skiing and ski-trail grooming in Missoula
*Buy you a subscription to the club's newsletter, X-C MONTANA
*Allow you to take part in instructional clinics and other club activities.
CLUB OFFICERS and PROGRAM COORDINATORS
Tom Daer, President Kathy McGann, Secretary Diane & Jeff Brooks, Newsletter
Cary Larson, Vice President Dave Jones, Grooming Coordinator Gordon Opel, Race Director
Ed VanAelstyn, Treasurer Ross Miller, Equipment Maintenance Charlie Wellenstein, Fund Raising
Don't miss the annual membership meeting Tuesday December 11th
7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.at the McCormick Park Warming Hut!
Inside This Issue
Message from the President
Annual Meeting Announcement
Dues Reminder
Junior's Ski Program Announcement
Calendar of Ski Events!
Missoula Nordic Ski Club
P.O. Box 7354
Missoula, MT 59807