A PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

In consideration of yesterday, September 19, 2010, meeting held at the Williamstown Fairgrounds, I have made a decision to process a vote for our paying members of last year, which are on the OFATV Association membership lists given to us from the previous executive comittee.  This vote will determine to myself and my executive committee which route our members would like to follow.  I have made this decision as there seems to be many different views on the subject of should we remain OFATV affiliated or return to non-affiliated OFATV as we had been for many years previously.  If you do not receive a ballot in the next few days, as we have mailed them out today September 20, 2010, then contact myself via the website to advise that you were not included in the mail out and thus we can determine if you do have the privilege to have a vote.

Let me advise you that the fee for a season if we are not affiliated with the OFATV Association would be $100.00 if paid by Noveber 30, 2010 and $60.00 for each additional atv with the same address.  If you purchase a season pass after November 30, 2010 the fee would be $ 120.00.  Let me also state that we do not pay HST in our fees as we are HST exempt as we are  a non-profit organization with low dollar amount of income.  The fees the OFATV Association is $ 132.74 plus HST for a total of $ 150.00 with our club only retaining $70.00 per membership.  The savings would be considerable to our members by not being affiliated with the OFATV Association.

Possibly you feel I am bias in my information but I only am providing you this information to be upfront and open to you as a member when you decide which way to vote. The ballots will be opened in an open forum at the clubhouse on Summerstown Rd on Saturday,  October 2, 2010 at 2 pm., therefore you should mail your ballot at the earliest in order it to reach us by this date.  If you want you could bring your ballot that day to the clubhouse but it has to be received by 2 pm. that day, anyone can attend this meeting and we would like to have an outdoor fire after the meeting, so bring whatever company and refreshments you desire.  In closing, I feel this vote has to be done to finalize any differences among the membership and thus we move forward into the future as one membership and not divided.

Your President,
Rene Poirier

A PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

A meeting was held on April 7, 2010 in Green Valley for all Glendaler atv members.  There was a vote for a new executive committee and a new committee was elected.  I would like to take this time to introduce myself as the new President of The Glendaler's Winter Sports Club.

My name is Rene Poirier and I reside just outside of Alexandria, Ontario and have been a member of the club for several years. I would like to take this time and introduce my new executive committee consisiting of Jason Racine, Vice-President.  Suzanne Chartrand, Treasurer.  My new committee has appointed Diane Pare as Acting Secretary at this time, this will be confirmed at our first meeting by our members; which is tentatively planned for mid August 2010.  I shall inform yourselves a confirmed date for the meeting and the location when determined.  The South Trail Administrator is Mike Miller and the North Trail Administrator is (acting) Daniel Delage.

A meeting was held on June 7, 2010 by the new executive committee and the previous executive committee in Alexandria, Ontario.  At the meeting it was agreed that the new committee has taken over the reigns and responsibility of The Glendaler's Winter Sports Club.  We are in the process of transferring all financial information as well as assets and liabilities of the club to the new executive committee.

I would like to take this time in asking the members that read this letter to inform other members to go to this website as further information will be provided as it is ascertained by the executive committee, as this website is the most efficient means of informing our members of current situations and advising of upcoming meetings as the new committee now operates the website.

Before closing, I would like to state that my position as the New President, of The Glendaler's Winter Sports Club, is to hold a meeting in August 2010 and have as many members attend a meeting to have a "VOTE BY BALLOT" to determine if the members would want to continue with the OFATV Association or to release our club from the affilliation of the OFATV and return as a private club as it had been for all previous years prior to our affilliation with the OFATV ASSOCIATION.

Thank you for your time and I look forward to a very exciting year ahead of us and hopefully we will have a great turnout at the first meeting for the vote as it would give our membership an answer on which outcome the members would like to move forward on.  Remind your fellow members of this letter, as well, we as members should attempt to rally members/families that had not renewed in the past several years to get out and join our club as this club is to enjoy the outdoors while riding as well as meeting a great group of people.

Thank you
Rene Poirier, President
Glendaler's Winter Sports Club.

Attention all Glendaler's members.

The Glendaler's meeting was held in Green Valley on April 7th 2010. There were 29 active member's present as well as 4 non-members. We were also pleased to have 3 members from other OFATV area clubs. President of the OFATV, Bruce Murphy. Brently Summers from Nation Valley ATV Club and Mathieu Lafleur from the Eastern Ontario ATV Club. All of these gentlemen participated in the meeting with their insight on being an OFATV Member.

The Glendaler's want to thank them for coming a fair distance to participate. The Agenda was accepted by Dan Delage and seconded by Denis Rouleau.

The President Terry Sauve spoke extensively on the past years activities, such as, (Executive resignations due to work schedules and personal reasons),(Voting procedures and results which made the Glendalre's a member of the OFATV.)(The advantages of being an OFATV Member as well as some of the disadvantages which are being studied by the OFATV Executive for necessary changes)(The work we've accomplished on the trails this season as well as the ongoing work and what will be necessary for the future).

Stu Hall, Northern Trail Co-ordinator/ Acting Treasurer, gave the Treasurer's report, highlighting the Club expences and bank balances since July 2009 when he took over the Acting position from the previous Treasurer. Stu, also gave a breif submission of the OFATV Grant and how the money was being spent.

Glendaler's groomer: Stu Hall thanked Joel Bernier for his efforts on grooming the trails this winter and Joel gave us an update on what's ahead and the work yet to be accomplished.

A nomination and voting procedure was undertaken to appoint a new Glendaler's executive for the next two years. All positions were not filled, but will have to be before Oct 1st 2010 when the new executive takes over the club.

The results of the voting were:

• President Rene Poirier.
• Vice President Jacine Racine.
• Treasurer Suzanne Chartrand.
• Secretary (not elected)
• Events Co-ordinator (not elected)
• Northern trail Co-ordinator (Pending decision by two Members)
• Southern Trail Co-ordinator Mike Miller.

A question Period followed the election. There were very few questions asked which were mostly about why the Glendaler's joined the OFATV.? The questions were answered by both Terry Sauve and Stu Hall, as well as our three guests from the OFATV. Most of the question period was used by member's to make statement's, such as complaints about trail grooming, complaints about not being able to use the OFATV Trail passes in Quebec. The additional costs of being an OFATV member to Glendaler's over last year. The Glendaler's executive as well as the OFATV Executive present, were able to answer and reply to all questions and complaints.

Many thanks to all attendees and Guests, and congratulations to the newly elected Glendaler's Executive.

Your Outgoing Executive Terry Sauve and Stu. Hall.

The Results of the Poker Run. The Glendaler's Winter Sports Club made a donation to the Red Cross Haiti Appeal, in Cornwall, in the amount of $2000 dollars.

Pictured above from Left to Right are, Stu. Hall, Colette LaVictoire Debbie Debellefeuille, Terry Sauve, and Adamo Licursi.

On behalf of the Glendaler's we would like to give a heartfelt Thank-you to all the Poker Run Participants, and a special appreciation to the Glendaler's members who volunteered their time and strong effort to organize the event.

Important Notice: Please be aware that The Char-lan Arena, in Williamstown and Maggies Restaurant in Alexandria will be open selling tickets at 9am on Saturday Feb. 20th. The run will start at 9:30 am, but all of the stops except MacEwan's Gas on Boundary Rd will only open at 11am. Plan your stops accordingly.ÊWe suggest you plan to have breakfast before making your run. There are restaurants in Alexandria, Lancaster and Cornwall open to serve a good warm breakfast and coffee before the run.

Now that Poker Run Tickets are becoming a hot item, the organizers are making a special request to all participants that they use cash to purchase their tickets. This will make the process quicker and speed up the registration process. That way you can hit the trails sooner, if you're buying the morning of the event. Don't forget there are only 300 meals available so get the tickets early. We've also had some great prizes donated for Poker Hand winners and door prizes. Music at the event will be provided by "Professional Sounds" and the event will be MC'ed by the event organized Adamo Lucursi.

Please remember to drive carefully as we will have lots of strangers on our trails and offer assistance and directions if required. Lets show our fellow Federation clubs some Glendaler's hospitality.

Please park to the back of the Char-lan Arena if trailering there, this will leave the main parking area free for hockey players and there fans.

Thanks and have a great ru. Your executive.

The Glendaler's Poker Run Posters are now at hotels, restaurants, gas bars, and cycle shops in Cornwall and Alexandria.

Poker Run cards are now available to be purchased at all the usual outlets. Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the run at Maggie's Restaurant in Alexandria and Char- Lan Arena in Williamstown until 11 AM.

Please Note: Jack's Pub in Williamstown will only open at 11AM the morning of the run. Tickets will not be available at Alexandria Auto Glass, but may be purchased right across Hwy 34 at Jacques Lefebvre Small Engines (OK Tire)

Please be extra careful on the poker run. We expect lots of our other Federation members to join us and it will be their first experience on our trails. Please welcome them and offer assistance if required. Have a great run and we'll see you at the Char-lan Arena before 5:30 pm to check you poker hands.

There will be Prizes for Poker Hands and also door prizes. For more information if required please call the event organizer Adamo Licursi at (613) 347 3861, or Stu Hall at (613) 525 3876.

Happy New Years! the Southern trail section is rough as the trails have not been groomed. So go slow and be aware there is still open water in the ditches. Travel with a friend for safety and make sure you bring a nylon strap to use around treesÊwhen using your winch.

With the help from many volunteers we have been able to open up the trails from Lancaster to Alexandria this week. There is still a few jobs to be completed on the Southern trail before we can get the trail in shape to open for January 1st so please if you would like to come help please call Mike Miller at 613-935-8328. As for the Southern trails please stay off of these trails until hunting season is complete (January 1st)Êas i am getting calls from a couple of land owners complaining of atv's trespassing on there property.

Trails will be delayed one week due to no frost and very wet conditions in the bush and fields. Lets hope for cold weather.

Trails will start to open during the week of December 20th and December 26th, 2009 from Lancaster to Alexandria. Cornwall will open on January 1st, 2010 due to hunting in the Cornwall area.