St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Celebrating our 45th Snowmobiling Season! Volume 2014-15 Number 5

CLUB RAFFLE TICKETS

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Thank you once again to Sheila Pulec and Tara Pulec at The New Twilight Bar & Grill for covering the printing cost of our club raffle tickets. Renewing members should have received 5 tickets along with your renewal forms. If you are in need of more or if any new members would like to purchase the annual raffle tickets you can send a note to our email [email protected] The cash raffle tickets are $5 each with the drawing at our last dinner meeting in March.

November 2014

Thank you Kevin & Debbie Harvey for Representing St. Germain at the Milwaukee Snow Show

Kevin & Debbie Harvey (Harv’s Vacation Rentals) recently went to the Milwaukee Snow Show at the State Fair Park in Milwaukee to promote snowmobiling in St. Germain. There were numerous compliments about our trails and the consensus was people couldn’t wait to come to St. Germain and ride the best trails in the state!

Thank You To Our Property Owners Who Help Make Our Trail System Great! Leon & Peggy Anderson -- St Germain, WI Loren & Carole Anderson -- St Germain, WI Mr & Mrs Walter Andrus -- Minocqua, WI Frank & Audrey Bloechl -- Gleason, WI Paul & Carole Brahm -- Eagle River, WI Margaret Brennan -- Chicago, IL Lisa & Mark Busha -- Sayner, WI Douglas Christensen -- San Antonio, TX Debbie Christensen Roberts -- Rolett, TX Hazel Christensen -- St Germain, WI Community United Church of Christ -- St Germain, WI Mike Connors -- Plain, WI Steven & Gayle Daniel -- St Germain, WI Don Dixon -- St Germain, WI John & Karen Edelbrock -- Flossmoor, IL Ed & Janelle Ewen -- St Germain, WI John & Nancy Faro -- Bridgeview, IL Mr & Mrs Bob Frey -- Holland, MI Paul Geiger -- St Germain, WI Linda Goller -- St Germain, WI Craig Haugen -- St Germain, WI Mark & Leslie Hiller -- Saint Germain, WI Duane Hjorkland -- St Germain, WI George Jackson Family -- St Germain, WI Patricia Kieson -- Appleton, WI Sandy Koscielniak -- St Germain, WI Greg & Nancy Krings -- St Germain, WI Mike & Sheila Krueger -- Eagle River, WI Michael Kurek -- St Germain, WI Hans Liebert -- New York, NY

Rosemary Lucas -- St Germain, WI Robert Moe -- Iola, WI Tom & Eileen Pawlacyk -- Neenah, WI Kent Pitlik -- Eagle River, WI Dan & Barb Plautz -- Muskego, WI Mike & Angie Popp -- Muskego, WI Marsha Renner -- St Germain, WI Ron Rhuede -- Cincinnati, OH Marion Richards -- St Germain, WI Victor Rogers -- Aurora, CO George & Lois Ruediger -- St Germain, WI Gary & Rosalie Schiffmann -- St Germain, WI Kathleen Scholwin -- Three Lakes, WI Norm & Val Schuettner -- St Germain, WI Gerald Seideman -- St Germain, WI Gary & Geri Shambo -- St Germain, WI Joe & Janice Shambo -- Island Lake, IL Ed Siergiej -- Minocqua, WI Karen Stecker -- Sayner, WI Russell Steel -- St Germain, WI James Thomas -- Sayner, WI Chuck Tremmel -- Racine, WI George Turnpaugh -- Wesley Chapel, FL Mr & Mrs Al Urban -- St Germain, WI Mr & Mrs Alf Vretfors -- St Germain, WI Dave & Judy Walker -- St Germain, WI James Warning -- New Lenox, IL Roger & Judy Weber -- Sayner, WI Mr & Mrs Dave Widule -- Rhinelander, WI

Trail Boss Jim Wendt The fall season keeps on rolling along as we systematically get our trail system in shape for the upcoming snow season. Our brushing equipment has been out cutting and trimming, signage is being checked and adjusted as needed, and the club brushers have been out removing debris on brushing day. It is a huge task to prepare 100 miles of trail and I personally thank each and every person who has taken time to help with this essential task. All we have to do now is avoid the November ice storms where trees and branches come down causing another system-wide brushing effort. Let's keep our fingers crossed! Groomer drivers are in place with meetings scheduled in November. We are set with our equipment this season— hoping for no major problems. I want to send out my heartfelt thanks to those members who have contributed to our club equipment fund! We are off to a good start. I hope the remaining membership renewals all come in with contributions toward building the fund much larger than hoped for. We want to continue providing the finest riding experience for all members and guests to our area. Thanks to the 27 members who came out for the club brushing day! It was a perfect day to think about snowmobiling with a brisk 27 degree start to the day and light snow flurries falling for most of the morning. It is always a great day with a good turnout to perform this essential task on our trail system. After using muscles we didn't even know we had, a gathering was held at The New Twilight Bar & Grill for a "THANK YOU" pizza dinner that evening. The meal was graciously provided by Sheila Pulec & Tara Pulec again this year. Thanks as always, Sheila & Tara for your continued support of our club! We need more like the crew from Twilight! Get your iron ready.....if you believe the Farmer’s Almanac, we are in for another winter like last season! Happy trails, Jim

Secretary’s Report Not much to report as far as snowmobiling goes. This is the time of year to get the sleds ready for the upcoming season – change the oil, charge the battery, check the belt, replace the carbides, get the maps in order, etc., etc., etc. I know that our sled has been moved from its summer ‘home’ to its winter ‘home’. I know that it won’t be long and the snowmobile clothing will be brought down from the attic and hung in the basement. After that, it will be the wait for the snow to start and the trails to open. Thanks to Barry and Shelley of Knocker’s Pizza Co. for hosting our October membership meeting. There were 38 members present to enjoy the great dinner that they provided. Look for next month’s menu in this newsletter for the dinner at 19th Hole. Kay Schultz

November Membership Meeting Tuesday, November 11, 2014 19th Hole Cocktails 6:00 pm

Dinner 7:00 pm

The evening will begin with appetizers. Garlic Tenderloin Tips—served with brown sauce, onions and mushrooms over mashed potatoes. Cajun Chicken Fettuccini—blackened chicken breast, sautéed peppers and onions in a seasoned Alfredo sauce over fettuccini. Crispy Shrimp—shrimp wrapped in rice paper, lightly fried and served with sweet chili sauce. Choice of French fries or twice baked smashed red potatoes. Seared Ahi Tuna—served with wasabi slaw and balsamic reduction. Choice of French fries or twice baked smashed red potatoes. All dinners include salad, with a choice of dressings, bread and rolls and butter, coffee, tax and tip. For dessert (save room), there will be vanilla cream puff with hot fudge and whipped cream. All meals are priced at $22.00 with tax and gratuity included.

l—r Sheila Pulec, Jim Wendt, Trail Boss and Tara Pulec

Members are responsible for the payment of their reservation whether they attend or not. Please make checks payable to 19th Hole. RSVP by Tuesday, November 4th to Kay Schultz, (715) 542-3912

Membership News—Margie Klingsporn Today the Bo-Boen crew is brushing the trails. How appropriate that we are seeing snow flurries out the window. Our Property Owners are listed in this newsletter. A great big thank you goes out to each and every one of them. We would have no trails to ride without their co-operation. Our Bo-Boen mailbox has been stuffed with renewals, my keyboard has been going clickity-clack, and our numbers are climbing astronomically. So here are the current numbers: New Primary Members New Secondary Members Primary Renewing Members Secondary Renewing Members Grand Total

20 4 322 33 379

So the counting continues. For those thinking ahead to next year this would mean that 379 members would be qualified to sign up for the discounted trail pass. It appears that we will be right on target when changes take place next year. That is terrific! Any questions should be directed to me at [email protected] or 715-479-2028. Be sure to read B. B. Mappy’s message in this newsletter. B. B. Mappy’s Hint of the Month: This is more of an announcement than a hint. Many have asked whether we are the largest snowmobile club in Wisconsin. According to AWSC we are indeed the largest. We are close to 200 more than any other club. Go Bo-Boens!!! Welcome to these new Bo-Boen members. Thank you so much for joining our club. Happy trail rides to you in 2014-2015.

09/16/14 Dan & Betsy Brizek -- Maple Park, IL Jamie Geils-Lock -- Oak Brook, IL Brad & Cindy Miller -- DeKalb, IL Thomas Miller -- DePere, WI

09/29/14 Stephen Butler -- Watersmeet, MI Tara Pulec -- St Germain, WI Richard & Carol Schaefer -- St Germain, WI Thomas & Judy Zummo -- Eagle River, WI

09/25/14 (secondary) Todd Boyd -- Arbor Vitae, WI Gary La Rose -- Sayner, WI

10/10/14 Rick & Kim Brizek -- Apring Grove, IL David Hansen -- Medinah, IL John Shafer -- Algonquin, IL Scott Williams -- St Germain, WI

We welcome back the following Bo-Boen members. May you enjoy the trails during the 2014-2015 snowmobile season. 09/16/14 Larry & Patty Glass -- Neosho, WI Mr. & Mrs. Byron Miller -- St Charles, IL Adam & Cherie Ruenger -- St Germain, WI 09/25/14 (secondary) Christopher & Janet Anthony -- St Germain, WI Ken & Donna Beno -- Neoga, IL Rick & Alice Collins -- Caledonia, IL Gene & Chris Coriell -- Pontiac, IL Bev Dittmar -- Eagle River, WI Charles Gamache -- Lyons, WI Milt & Shirley Grimm -- Morton, IL

Leonard & Alice Hill -- Minocqua, WI Nick Krautkramer -- New London, WI Steve & Dena Krueger -- Appleton, WI Eric, Ginny, Paige & Paityn Lewison -- Baraboo, WI Mac & Jan McCoy -- Eagle River, WI Jeff & Judy Timmer -- Oconomowoc, WI Kevin & Patti Winger -- Rockford, IL

09/29/14—Renewing members continued Dennis Atchley -- Roscoe, IL Gerald & Diane Auler -- Hortonville, WI Bob (Ozzie) & Peggy Ausloos -- St Germain, WI Bob & Joan Bacci -- Woodstock, IL Don & Marie Baumann -- St Germain, WI Bill & Juanita Beach -- Floyds Knobs, IN Steve & Debbie Benefiel -- Paris, IL Chuck & Judie Berard -- Eagle River, WI Brian & Doris & Ryan Berndt -- Brookfield, WI Pat Blank -- Clearwater, FL Kevin Blessing -- Sauk City, WI John Bliss -- Princeville, IL Mike & Teri Brady -- St Germain, WI Alan & Jeane Breck -- St Germain, WI Doug & Diane Brotherton -- Dubuque, IA David Brown -- St Germain, WI John Bruckner -- Wauwatosa, WI Dan & Julie Cirks -- Minonk, IL Bruce & Dawn Cox -- Indianapolis, IN Randy & Marilyn Cox -- St Germain, WI Kelly Cyskiewicz -- Edina, MN Rodney & Carol Daniels -- Eagle River, WI Mark & Nina Dittmar -- Merrill, WI Daryl Duda -- Key Largo, FL Jack & Barbara Duffy -- Mundelein, IL Dave & Cyndi Dunmire -- Carlock, IL Mike & Sue Eagan -- Poynette, WI James & Susan Edwards -- St Germain, WI Sue & Jim Farchmin -- Waukesha, WI Don Finnegan -- Goodland, IN Tim, Shelly & Nick Gossman -- Tremont, IL Jeff & Ruth Grimm -- Congerville, IL Ronald Groebe -- Chicago, IL Gary Groff -- Eagle River, WI Bernhard Haats -- St Germain, WI Thomas & Nancy Hackett -- New Lisbon, WI James Harold Jr -- St Germain, WI Timothy Hoeft -- Milwaukee, WI Mike & Bev Hogan -- Dwight, IL Ken & Jean Holleman -- St Germain, WI David & Linda Horne -- Mequon, WI Robert Hunter -- Holland, IN Steve Hunter -- Holland, IN Roger & Connie Kahler -- Morton, IL Joe & Judy Kaufmann -- Greenville, WI Gary Kitzman -- Darien, WI Roger & Carla Klein -- Eagle River, WI Milt & Margie Klingsporn -- St Germain, WI Jay & Marylyn Klug -- Palatine, IL Shirley Knitt -- St Germain, WI Bill & Mary Koenen -- St Germain, WI Richard Kollauf -- Greenfield, WI Rick & Pamela Krumsee -- East Dundee, IL Jerry & Sandy Lathrop -- Swisher, IA Richard & Elaine Lesniak -- Tinley Park, IL

Fred & Laura Locher -- St Germain, WI Greg & Rebecca Loesche -- Greenfield, WI Dennis & Sally Lorenz -- Seymour, WI Jeff & Kathy Manning -- Big Bend, WI Larry & Wendy Marchel -- Twin Lakes, WI Ron & Sue Mathia -- Berlin, WI Mike & Penny Mc Cormick -- St Germain, WI Wayne & Betty Mc Kinnis -- St Germain, WI Michael & Kelly Ann McGill -- St Germain, WI Jason & Tracey Meier -- Gilberts, IL Larry & Kim Meier -- East Dundee, IL Pat & Carolyn Meronek -- Stevens Point, WI Mr. & Mrs. Kory Mitchell -- Manito, IL Jim & Juli Mobry -- Rio, WI Michael Moore -- Stevens Point, WI Patrick & Deborah Morgan -- Kansasville, WI Ed & Lori Mosca -- Sandwich, IL Terry & Patty Moyer -- West Brooklyn, IL Michael & Kristine Nagel -- Slinger, WI Brian Nichols -- Washington, IL Daniel & Sally Olson -- Arlington Heights, IL Dave & Colleen Otto -- Horicon, WI Shawn Pagel -- Green Bay, WI James & Nancy Penkalski -- St Germain, WI Patrick & Patrice Pergolski -- Weston, WI Bob & Judy Perkl -- De Forest, WI Rich Pickles -- St Germain, WI Steven & Barbara Pitterle -- St Germain, WI Greg & Roxanne Platz -- Okauchee, WI Thomas & Jennifer Polka -- Hoffman Estates, IL Greg & Rosemary Posch -- Lisle, IL Duane & Beverly Przybylski -- Amherst Junction, WI Fred & Carol Radtke -- St Germain, WI Robert & Ann Rhodes -- New Lenox, IL Don & Nola Richards -- St Germain, WI Fritz Richter -- St Germain, WI Arlene Rieckenberg -- St Germain, WI Mike T & Miss Kelsey Roberts -- Franklin, WI John Rogman -- Waukesha, WI David, Tami & Breanna Rollmann -- New Berlin, WI Jim & Valerie Rybarczyk -- St Germain, WI Joseph & Beverly Saelens -- Oregon, WI Bob & Judy Schell -- St Germain, WI Christopher & Dianne Schenkenberg -- Elmhurst, IL Jim & Mary Schulenburg -- Sun Prairie, WI Gary & Kay Schultz -- St Germain, WI Tim Schwulst -- Waukesha, WI Dennis Sester -- St Charles, IL Gordon & Sally Sharbuno -- Port Washington, WI Jon Skorey -- Pompano Beach, FL Paul Soltwedel -- Menomonee Falls, WI Steve & Linda Soltwedel -- St Germain, WI Dennis & Peggy Sorensen -- St Germain, WI Jim & Teri Stecker -- Eagle River, WI Barbara Steinhilber -- St Germain, WI Tom & Jamie Stobbe -- Berlin, WI

09/29/14—Renewing members continued Jim Strehlow -- Milwaukee, WI Steven Stritzel -- St Germain, WI Wayne & Francine Suchocki -- Burr Ridge, IL Joe Sweeney -- Grayslake, IL Don & Sharon TenHoven -- Mokena, IL John & Rae Ann Thomas -- Normal, IL Gary Thyssen -- Appleton, WI Ron & Corliss Tischer -- La Crosse, WI Lynn Upthagrove -- St Germain, WI Jon & Lee Ann Vosburg -- Franklin, WI Bill & Bonnie Walden -- DeWitt, IL Jim Warmington -- St Germain, WI Bill & Jeanne Weggel -- Eau Claire, WI Jeff Wisniewski -- Ingleside, IL Mike Zainer -- St Germain, WI Dave Zielinski -- St Germain, WI Richard & Sharon Zink -- Madison, WI William & Paula Zirbes -- Milwaukee, WI 10/09/14 (secondary) Scott Grapentine -- Woodruff, WI Wm, Jennifer, Ben, Tyler & Emma Heinisch -- Kingston, IL Curtis Johnson -- Colfax, IL Gary & Sharie Kaphingst -- Sayner, WI Jason Miller -- Little Elm, TX Greg & Joyce Roscizewski -- Waterford, WI 10/10/14 Bob & Missy Anderson -- Franksville, WI Aaron Becker -- Glenview, IL Don Bergman -- Palos Heights, IL Kurt Blasier -- St Germain, WI Rick & Carol Carlson -- Gurnee, IL Gary & Jan Clausen -- Sycamore, IL George Clemmensen -- Park Ridge, IL Jodi & Jasmine Cooley -- Minocqua, WI Joan Crawford -- St Germain, WI Mark Desantis -- Pekin, IL Allen & Darlene Dezeeuw -- Janesville, WI Dennis & Dianne Dieter -- St Germain, WI James & Susan Dubore -- St Germain, WI Gary & Denise Duda -- Buffalo Grove, IL Ralph & Julia Evans -- Sapulpa, OK James & Bernette Fett -- Harwood Hts, IL Jim & Patricia Fett -- Wayne, IL John & Susie Fleischman -- Union Grove, WI Bob & Marge Foley -- St Germain, WI James & Jacqueline Gandrey -- Naperville, IL Tom & Vicki Jo Gilbertson -- Madison, WI James & Karen Grace -- St Germain, WI Jack Grimm -- Morton, IL Robert & Bebe Groter -- Wyoming, IL Dave & Cheryl Guerndt -- Slinger, WI Carole Hall -- St Germain, WI Gerald & Nancy Hartmann -- Maple Park, IL

Brent & Beverly Heimann -- Evanston, IL Jack & Georgia Henricks -- Rhinelander, WI Travis & Ellen and Paige Holt -- Spencer, WI Jeff & Karen Holway -- Deerfield, IL Terri Kachinsky -- Palos Hills, IL Christian & Barbara Konczal -- Lockport, IL Leah Krueger, Owen & Madison Couture -- East Troy, WI Ryan & Jacqui Krueger -- Mukwonago, WI Bernard & Sharon Laporte -- St Germain, WI Michael Lefevre -- Cary, IL Kevin & Kelly Ann Leitner -- West Bend, WI Mike & Sharon Maciag -- Madison, WI Eugene & Berwyn Mischo -- Rothschild, WI John & Dawn Mueller -- Plymouth, WI Shawn Mueller -- Plymouth, WI Dan & Sue Nugent -- Wilmington, IL Clyde & Joyce Owens -- St Germain, WI Judy & Bernie Pacanowski -- Eagle River, WI Paul & Lynn Polk -- Park Ridge, IL Keith, Angie, Robert & Emily Pomerenke -- Richfield, WI Fred Posch -- Willow Springs, IL Joel Randazzo -- Oswego, IL John & Cheryl Ready -- Spring Grove, IL Kenneth (Butch) Rost -- Fond du Lac, WI Jim Rust -- Sycamore, IL Frances Sabick -- St Germain, WI Ron & Debra Sauer -- Neenah, WI Brian Scheid -- Sun Prairie, WI Randy & Debby Schepp -- Oregon, WI William & Kathy Schmidt -- St Germain, WI Pete Schnettler -- Northbrook, IL Jim & Joanne Schutt -- Clintonville, WI Gregg & Renee Sell -- Peru, IL Kyle Sell -- Peru, IL Tyler Sell -- Peru, IL Michael & Marie Simmer -- Salem, WI Thomas & Rosemarie Smithe Sr -- Arlington Heights, IL Earl Stanowsky -- Menomonee Falls, WI Walter & Carol Straus -- Evanston, IL Jon & Penny Strom -- St. Germain, WI Mike Swenson -- Neenah, WI Heather Tesdal -- Seneca, IL Bruce Urben -- Sheboygan, WI Randy & Fran Vosburg -- Waukesha, WI Bill Walden -- Allen, TX Jim & Jennifer Wendt -- St Germain, WI Richard & Ruth Zeman -- Inver Grove Heights, MN

A big thank you goes out to the following members who sent in a trail or equipment fund donation with their renewals: 09/16/2014—10/10/2014 Bob & Missy Anderson -- Franksville, WI Aaron Becker -- Glenview, IL Rick & Carol Carlson -- Gurnee, IL Joan Crawford -- St Germain, WI Mark Desantis -- Pekin, IL Dennis & Dianne Dieter -- St Germain, WI James & Susan Dubore -- St Germain, WI Gary & Denise Duda -- Buffalo Grove, IL Ralph & Julia Evans -- Sapulpa, OK Tom & Vicki Jo Gilbertson -- Madison, WI Robert & Bebe Groter -- Wyoming, IL David Hansen -- Medinah, IL Gerald & Nancy Hartmann -- Maple Park, IL Brent & Beverly Heimann -- Evanston, IL Travis & Ellen and Paige Holt -- Spencer, WI Jeff & Karen Holway -- Deerfield, IL Terri Kachinsky -- Palos Hills, IL Christian & Barbara Konczal -- Lockport, IL Ryan & Jacqui Krueger -- Mukwonago, WI Bernard & Sharon Laporte -- St Germain, WI Michael Lefevre -- Cary, IL Mike & Sharon Maciag -- Madison, WI John & Dawn Mueller -- Plymouth, WI Keith, Angie, Robert & Emily Pomerenke -- Richfield, WI Kenneth (Butch) Rost -- Fond du Lac, WI Frances Sabick -- St Germain, WI Randy & Debby Schepp -- Oregon, WI Jim & Joanne Schutt -- Clintonville, WI Gregg & Renee Sell -- Peru, IL Walter & Carol Straus -- Evanston, IL Mike Swenson -- Neenah, WI Bill Walden -- Allen, TX Jim & Jennifer Wendt -- St Germain, WI Wm, Jennifer, Ben, Tyler & Emma Heinisch -- Kingston, IL Gary & Sharie Kaphingst -- Sayner, WI Jason Miller -- Little Elm, TX Gerald & Diane Auler -- Hortonville, WI Bob (Ozzie) & Peggy Ausloos -- St Germain, WI Bob & Joan Bacci -- Woodstock, IL Steve & Debbie Benefiel -- Paris, IL Mike & Teri Brady -- St Germain, WI Alan & Jeane Breck -- St Germain, WI John Bruckner -- Wauwatosa, WI Kelly Cyskiewicz -- Edina, MN Rodney & Carol Daniels -- Eagle River, WI Mike & Sue Eagan -- Poynette, WI Jeff & Ruth Grimm -- Congerville, IL Ronald Groebe -- Chicago, IL Timothy Hoeft -- Milwaukee, WI Mike & Bev Hogan -- Dwight, IL David & Linda Horne -- Mequon, WI Robert Hunter -- Holland, IN

Roger & Connie Kahler -- Morton, IL Joe & Judy Kaufmann -- Greenville, WI Jay & Marylyn Klug -- Palatine, IL Shirley Knitt -- St Germain, WI Rick & Pamela Krumsee -- East Dundee, IL Fred & Laura Locher -- St Germain, WI Greg & Rebecca Loesche -- Greenfield, WI Dennis & Sally Lorenz -- Seymour, WI Larry & Wendy Marchel -- Twin Lakes, WI Ron & Sue Mathia -- Berlin, WI Mike & Penny Mc Cormick -- St Germain, WI Wayne & Betty Mc Kinnis -- St Germain, WI Michael & Kelly Ann McGill -- St Germain, WI Jason & Tracey Meier -- Gilberts, IL Larry & Kim Meier -- East Dundee, IL Pat & Carolyn Meronek -- Stevens Point, WI Jim & Juli Mobry -- Rio, WI Patrick & Deborah Morgan -- Kansasville, WI Ed & Lori Mosca -- Sandwich, IL Terry & Patty Moyer -- West Brooklyn, IL Brian Nichols -- Washington, IL Patrick & Patrice Pergolski -- Weston, WI Bob & Judy Perkl -- De Forest, WI Greg & Roxanne Platz -- Okauchee, WI Thomas & Jennifer Polka -- Hoffman Estates, IL Greg & Rosemary Posch -- Lisle, IL Fritz Richter -- St Germain, WI David, Tami & Breanna Rollmann -- New Berlin, WI Joseph & Beverly Saelens -- Oregon, WI Christopher & Dianne Schenkenberg -- Elmhurst, IL Jim & Mary Schulenburg -- Sun Prairie, WI Dennis Sester -- St Charles, IL Gordon & Sally Sharbuno -- Port Washington, WI Steve & Linda Soltwedel -- St Germain, WI Jim Strehlow -- Milwaukee, WI John & Rae Ann Thomas -- Normal, IL Gary Thyssen -- Appleton, WI Lynn Upthagrove -- St Germain, WI Jon & Lee Ann Vosburg -- Franklin, WI Jim Warmington -- St Germain, WI Richard & Sharon Zink -- Madison, WI William & Paula Zirbes -- Milwaukee, WI Todd Boyd -- Arbor Vitae, WI Gary La Rose -- Sayner, WI Dan & Betsy Brizek -- Maple Park, IL Jamie Geils-Lock -- Oak Brook, IL Larry & Patty Glass -- Neosho, WI Brad & Cindy Miller -- DeKalb, IL Mr. & Mrs. Byron Miller -- St Charles, IL Van Gurley -- South Bend, IN Dennis Karau -- Neponset, IL Bubba Shaw -- New Berlin, WI

Upcoming Events Saturday, November 1—Apple Dumpling Dinner Clearview Supper Club Tuesday, November 4—Board Meeting Wednesday, November 5—Trail Assistance Meeting The New Twilight Bar & Grill Tuesday, November 11—Membership Meeting 19th Hole December 29 & 30—Snowmobile Safety Class

Our sympathies and prayers were sent to Bernie LaPorte and Adam & Cherie Ruenger for the passing of wife & grandmother, Sharon LaPorte. Please call Arlene Rieckenberg at 715-542-3066 when you have information on births, of members who are ill or hospitalized and need a bit of cheer, sympathy or encouragement.

Apple Dumpling Kick-off Dinner for the 2014-15 Season Where: Clearview Supper Club When: Saturday, November 1st at 7 pm (cocktails at 6 pm) Menu Choices: Chicken Kiev with rice; 10 oz. Ribeye Steak with Baked Potato; Jumbo Coconut Shrimp with Baked Potato. Note: All dinners are $18 and include salad, rolls, coffee and dessert. Taxes and tips are included. What to do: To reserve your dinner, please call or e-mail Gary Groff at 715-477-1510 [email protected] by Monday, October 27th. Call Gary if you have any questions.

(Members are responsible for the payment of their reservation whether they attend or not.) Who are the Apple Dumplings? The Apple Dumpling Gang is a group of good looking men (mostly retired, but a few are still working) who snowmobile together every Wednesday

Annual Club Raffle Again this season we will be running our club cash raffle. There will be four raffle tickets sent with your membership renewal form. The tickets are $5 each with a maximum of 2,000 tickets sold. First prize is $2,500, second prize is $1,500, third prize is $500 and fourth and fifth place prize is $250 each. The drawing will take place at our dinner meeting on March 10, 2015.

during the season. This is an informal group so there are no dues or duties. On Wednesdays they leave from the groomer barn at 9 am sharp. All you have to do is show up. Socializing is usually available there starting at 8:15 am. There is a contribution for each ride to cover the cost of the drinks and lunch for that day. The group also has a Kickoff dinner in November, a 3-day Overnighter Trip, a Potato Pancake Breakfast in mid-winter, and Brunch to end the season in March. Why not come ride with them?

Club Officers & Directors 2014-2015 President—Tom Christensen Work: (715) 479-4930 Email: [email protected] President-Elect—Bob “Ozzie” Ausloos Work: (920) 420-4520 Email: [email protected] Secretary—Kay Schultz Home: (715) 542-3912 Email: [email protected]

Treasurer—Ed Siergiej Cell: (715) 493-7736 Email: [email protected] Trail Boss—Jim Wendt Cell: (715) 891-1610 Email: [email protected] Director—Dianne Dieter Home: (715) 542-2913 Email: [email protected] Director—Paul Bohnen Home: (715) 542-2065 Email: [email protected]

Trail Assistance Organizational Meeting We will be having a group meeting on Wednesday, November 5th.The meeting will be held at the New Twilight Bar & Grill with lunch on your own at noon with the meeting at 1:00 pm. The meeting is for all current members of the Trail Assistant Group and anyone interested in joining our group. This meeting and group is open to men and women. If you have any questions please feel free to give us a call at 715-542-3548. Bob & Peggy Ausloos

ATTENTION NON-RESIDENT SNOWMOBILERS Wisconsin law requires those who use Wisconsin snowmobile trails to display either Wisconsin registration or a snowmobile trail pass. Funds from this program will be designated for use as trail aids and related costs to enhance all Wisconsin snowmobile recreation. The trail pass may be purchased over the counter at many authorized sales locations or by calling WDNR at 1888-WDNRINFo (1-888-936-7463) The $35.00 non-resident snowmobile trail use pass is valid from July 1st through June 30th. A snowmobile trail pass is required to operate a snowmobile not currently registered in Wisconsin on a snowmobile trail. The snowmobile must be currently registered with another jurisdiction. The trail pass must be permanently affixed by its own adhesive to the bottom center portion of the snowmobile windshield. If there is no windshield, the sticker shall be displayed in a highly visible location on the front of the cowling of the snowmobile. Once affixed, the sticker may not be removed or transferred to another snowmobile.

Director—Roger Klein Home: (715) 477-8570 Email: [email protected] Director—Tim Gebhardt Cell: (715) 891-1800 Email: [email protected] Director—Milt Klingsporn Home: (715) 479-2028 Email: [email protected] Director—Jack Bourgeois Cell: (847) 385-1227 Email: [email protected] Past-President—Al Clemmensen Cell: (847) 490-7418 Email: [email protected]

THINK SNOW Snowmobile Safety Education Class December 29 & 30, 2014 Beginning January 1, 2001, any person born on or after January 1, 1985 and who has reached the age of 12, must have completed and received a snowmobile safety certificate in order to operate a snowmobile in Wisconsin. The certificate must be carried while operating the snowmobile, and displayed to a law enforcement officer upon demand. Snowmobile Safety Education Classes are offered in the fall and early winter, and should start appearing on the DNR’s web site within the next month or so. All students are required to obtain a Wisconsin DNR Customer ID# as part of the criteria to graduate from any Recreational Safety Class and provide that number to their instructor. Students can obtain a DNR Customer ID# from St. Germain Sport Marine during business hours or by calling 1888-936-7463 between 7 am to 10 pm. You can also visit a Wisconsin DNR Service Center during their regular scheduled hours. For additional DNR Service Center hours and locations go to www.dnr.wi.gov and click on the “Contact US” tab located at the top. The Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club’s Snowmobile Safety Education Class will be held on Monday and Tuesday, December 29 & 30, 2014. Anyone 11-1/2 years of age or older is eligible to take the class and receive a safety education certificate; however, the certificate does not become valid until the child reaches 12 years of age. Pre-registration is required by calling Peggy Ausloos at (715) 542-3548. If you can donate a couple of hours of your time to help with registration, cookies or bars, grading of tests or helping outside with the machine test, please call Peggy Ausloos at (715) 542-3548. Again this year Judy & Chuck Berard will be making lunch for the kids and are requesting two kitchen helpers from 11:30 to 12:15. If you could lend them a hand please call them at (715) 479-6659.

Equipment Fund Donations Thank you to the following individuals for your generosity!

$4, 557 Anderson, William & Judith Becker, Aaron Carlson, Rick & Carol Desantis, Mark Dieter, Dennis & Dianne Dubore, James & Susan Duda, Gary & Denise Ewen, Ed & Janelle Gaylor, Bobby & Morna Gregg, Ted & Jan Groter, Robert & Bebe Halfman, Eric Hansen, David Hartmann, Gerald & Nancy

Heinisch, William & Jennifer Jarosik, Robert & Roberta Kachinsky, Terri Krueger,Ryan LaPorte, Bernard & Sharon Miller, Jason O'Meara, Kevin & Cindy Pomerenke, Keith & Angie Schutt, Jim & Joanne Seideman, Gerald Sell, Gregg & Renee Spangenberg, Chuck & Peggy Strauss, Walter & Carol Walden, Bill

Equipment Fund Donation Form There are several ways you can help…. 1. Check 2. Online—www.boboen.com 3. GoFundMe Checks may be mailed to: St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club PO Box 192 St. Germain WI 54558 Name: _____________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ City: _____________________________________ State: ________ Zip: ____________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________ Amount Enclosed: _______________

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club

Member Application 2014-15

Snowmobile season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to renew your membership in the St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club. Don’t miss out on all the exciting things we have planned for this season! Memberships are by family (including children under 19) or by individual. In addition to supporting the club that maintains the trails that you ride on, you will receive our club newsletter throughout the season and a membership sticker. Also included is membership in the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs. You will receive their magazine, Wisconsin Snowmobile News, an AWSC sticker, and an accidental death and disability benefit through American Income Life Insurance Company. See you on the trails, St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club Officers and Board of Directors

□ Family membership (including children under 19): $30 □ Single membership: $25 Please Print:

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Etiquette for Encountering Trail Grooming Equipment It is important to respect the work trail groomers do to smooth and restore the snowmobile trails you ride on to a safe condition. Recognize that groomers may be working on the trail at any time. Always keep your snowmobile under control and anticipate that a groomer could be around the next corner or over the hill—and they are a large, immovable object that will win should you collide. Snowmobiles are much smaller and much more maneuverable than groomers, so always yield to trail grooming equipment. Always slow down when approaching or overtaking grooming equipment. Understand that groomers move very slowly—typically only 5 to 8 miles per hour—so they are almost stationary when compared to a snowmobile traveling 30 to 60 miles per hour. When approaching an oncoming groomer on the trail, slow down and move your snowmobile to the far right side of the trail. Realize that the grooming drag or tiller behind the grooming tractor is very wide, may extend wider than the tracks of the tractor, and may take up most or all of the trail's width. If the trail is narrow or winding, you may need to stop at the far outside edge of the trail, or even off it, to allow the groomer to pass. When overtaking a groomer from the rear, slow down and assess the situation ahead. If there is good sight distance and the trail ahead is clear of oncoming traffic, pass the groomer while operating with caution. Beware that the groomer may create snow dust and make visibility poor as you pass it. If the trail is narrow or winding, you may need to stay behind the groomer until the operator pulls over and signals for you to pass. Be patient since it may take quite a bit of time before there is a good location with sufficient room for you to safely pass. If you need to stop a groomer to ask the operator for information or assistance, understand this should be done only in an area where there is good sight distance and is safe for it to stop. The groomer operator may instruct you to follow the groomer to a safer location where he can safely stop to provide the assistance you need. Trail Quality and Set Up Time Snowmobile trail grooming requires a 'set up' time whereby the freshly groomed trail can re-freeze. Therefore riders must understand that riding on freshly groomed trails during this essential set up time can quickly destroy the trail base, resulting in long-term rough trails. Set up time will vary depending upon temperature and moisture content of the snow. Generally, at least two to six or even more than ten hours may be needed for the freshly groomed trail to set up to where it is durable and can withstand heavy snowmobile traffic. Respect the work trail groomer operators do by never following directly behind their grooming equipment, since it immediately destroys their work. If possible, try to avoid riding a snowmobile on freshly groomed trails for at least two hours after the groomer passes by either waiting or choosing an alternate route. Showing this respect can help improve the quality and durability, as well as the safety, of your snowmobile trails. If you come upon a groomer working on the trails and absolutely must use that route, try to minimize your impacts by observing the following groomer etiquette:

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Slow down! Try to stay off the fresh grooming if the trail or adjacent area is wide enough to safely and legally do so Operate only at the far outside edge of the fresh grooming if your only option is to ride upon the newly groomed trail Keep your group in single file versus allowing everyone to take a different path on the fresh grooming

Don't be purposely disrespectful (and damaging) by intentionally fishtailing or powering through the soft snow Understand that aggressive riding styles harmfully impact the quality and smoothness of the snowmobile trails you ride on—whether the trail is freshly groomed or not. Powerful engines, carbide runners, aggressive tracks, traction devices, fast starts and stops, and powering through curves all combine to destroy the smoothness of any snowmobile trail. So the next time you hit the brake or throttle, think about how you may have innocently (or purposely) contributed to destroying the trails you would really prefer to be smooth.

St. Germain Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club PO Box 192 St. Germain WI 54558

AWSC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLORSHIP The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs presents scholarships to current members with graduating high school seniors planning to pursue further education in an accredited two or four-year institution of higher learning. Applications will be available on the AWSC website in November 2014. CONTINUEING EDUCATION SCHOLORSHIP The Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs is pleased to now offer two scholarships. Along with our previously offered scholarship for graduating high school seniors, we will also be offering a “Continued Education” scholarship to currently enrolled students in an accredited school of higher learning. Applications will be available on the AWSC website in November 2014. Request for AWSC Scholarship Funds https://www.awsc.org/AWSC/media/Images/AWSC/Request-for-AWSC-ScholarshipFunds.pdf