The 2009-2010 snowmobile season is here, get out and enjoy the trails! The Osceola Snowmobile Club volunteers have been out grooming the trails, cutting away blowdown (brush) and installing any remaining signage. 

We have one reroute on our trail system, it was signed and groomed on Saturday December 19, 2009. The reroute is in the gravel pit that runs along Ryan Road. Please follow the newly signed trail segment and stay off the plowed driveway and gravel piles. This is a private landowners’ property and it is crucial that our Club members let anyone know that rides this area to respect the landowners’ request.

The Osceola Snowmobile Club needs your help. I know if you’re familiar with NYS snowmobiling you have heard it over and over, the request for new volunteers and for financial donations. I cannot stress enough the need for our Club members to come forward at this time. Our Club has a need in the following positions for volunteers:

1. 1.      Administrative:
   

2. ii)      An individual to compile our work log data, provide reporting for our trail fund reimbursement and complete our yearly trail fund application. This is a position that can be done remotely from your residence with supplied digital worksheets.
   

3. iii)     An individual to process club memberships. This position can also be done remotely from your residence via the internet. It will be required to use your personal computer and printer; all supplies will be provided otherwise.
   

4. iv)    Osceola Snowmobile Club Advertising Program is in need of individual(s) to take over this successful fundraising program for our Club. This fundraiser has been a great addition to our Club,s revenue and while also providing business the opportunity to advertise directly on Tug Hill. This position can also be done remotely from your residence with travel to Osceola, NY to process the necessary signage. An individual or individuals with a sales background, people person and enjoys building relationships with our business sponsors are a key need
   

2. 2.     Labor:
   

i)      Groomer operators are needed for weekday and weekend grooming operations. Currently the Club is lacking weekday groomer operators and needs individuals that have an interest in grooming to please contact us. 

ii)     Trail managers are needed for the upcoming offseason. We have two major projects to address during the 2010 offseason, Camp 2 trail and drainage issues on C4/C4J. The Club will be stake marking the drainage issues on C4/C4J in the next month; this trail will require smooth bore culvert pipe installation and excavation. Camp 2 will require signage, brush cutting, excavation, drainage, bridge and beaver pond work as well as various other issues resolved during the offseason.

2. ii)   Trail workers are needed to work in conjunction with trail managers. The Club will need the use of tractors, backhoes, mini excavators, dozers and many hands. 
   

3. 3.     Fundraisers:
   

1. i)    The Club is 100% volunteer and is supported 100% by trail fund reimbursement, fundraisers and the generosity of our members’ donations. I want to personally thank every one of our members who have provided an additional financial contribution via our Club membership form this year. To date we have raised near $1,400, this will help our Club cover the difference in trail fund reimbursement from last year to this year and associated cost moving forward with the Camp 2 project. That said, the Club needs more fundraising efforts and individuals to head up and/or assist with these efforts. Currently a cash raffle is underway, please purchase these tickets and encourage friends…family and anyone you know to participate. 
   

    If you would like to know more about any of these positions, please contact: membership@osceolasnowmobileclub.com.