August
2005
The annual
Charity Run is coming up on Sept 10. Please come out and participate
!
News
Bancroft Run
We had a
few more riders this year, about 20. Saturday was extremely hot and we had to
contend with many downed trees from a storm that went through a few days
before. A late afternoon thunderstorm soaked most of us but it was so hot that
nobody really minded. Sunday was not as warm and the overnight rain made the
trails smooth and dust free. It was a great weekend ! Thanks to Rick Walker and his assistant Dan Vorano
for organizing the run, and to Rick’s wife Jan for hauling our extra gear in
the truck.
Trail Maintenance Day
Only five
people turned up but we had a good day on the trails. We cleaned up the Mine,
Financial Audit
Neil
Bennett suggested that an audit is in order since as an incorporated entity we
have to, and it’s good practice to make sure things are in order for the new
executive. We intend to do this in preparation for the AGM and are
investigating what is involved. Hopefully we can get this done with a minimum
of expense.
Annual General Meeting
The OVATVC’s AGM is coming up on Wed October 19 at the 7 West Motel in
Changes to Charity Run
In past
years, OVATVC members informed us that they would have participated in the
Charity Run for
-the date
was changed to the fall; ( done that)
-the route
was shorter; ( done that)
-the route
was more challenging; ( done that)
-there
were bigger and better prizes. ( done that)
You spoke –
we listened – now hear from us and PARTICIPATE!!!
The run
will take place from Patsy Bradley’s place east of Ompah.
(see map on the
Pledge Form ) on Saturday Sept 10. This fundraiser is open to the public and
riders are asked to collect pledges and/or pay a $20 entry fee to participate
in the event. There will be a BBQ
after the event.
Last year,
door prizes included an $80 rain suit, wind shirts, helmets, first aid kits,
cooler bags and this year will be even better with a set of four ITP mud light
XL tires valued at over $300 courtesy of Tom’s Air Cool Engines. Last year
everyone went home with at least one prize ! What this
Run also offers is satisfaction – satisfaction in knowing that your pledges
and/or entry fees helped families, with children suffering from cancer, in the
healing process and enhancing their quality of life.
This year
we are also donating a portion of the money raised to Community Living, a
charity which helps developmentally challenged children and adults in North Frontenac have an equal opportunity to participate and
share in all facets of community life.
Upcoming Events
Sat. Aug. 27th Club Fun Run - Fishing Day.
Directions
to starting point: Hwy 511 to Little
Fishing at
Sat. Sept. 10th Charity Run - Open to everyone
Proceeds
will be donated to Camp Trillium
(a support camp for kids with cancer) and Community Living North Frontenac .
In the past four years the OVATVC
charity run has raised over $12,000 in support of
Entry fee is $20 or the equivalent in pledges. Ride a signed trail at your own
pace and join us for a BBQ after the event. Lots of door prizes ! Come out and ride with us in support of these
worthy charities !
Sat. Sept. 24th and Sun. Sep. 25th OVERNIGHT CLUB
FUN RUN - MEMBERS ONLY
Tentatively
we will trailer to Bancroft and do day rides from there. Gary Monro has
volunteered to organize this run – if you have any ideas or are willing to help
out please contact Gary at 613 257 5173.
Sat Oct 8 – Fun run to
Dave
Leighton has volunteered to lead the group on a ride to this pretty little
wilderness lake. Apparently the route is quite challenging so be prepared for
an interesting day !
Sat Oct 29 – Club Fun Run and Trail Maintenance
This is our
last organized run of the year. Trails close in December.