More on the winter weather forecast (excerpts reprinted from the Weekly Choice October 7) – A True Northern Winter Ahead? La Nina may encourage more typical temps and snowfall amounts this year. The Farmer’s Almanac forecast are for a warm autumn followed by a colder than normal winter with less than average snow fall. The good folks at National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (a.k.a. NOAA) agree, with one exception La Nina will have a strong impact on our weather in the coming season with above normal precipitation. Think Snow! Lots of Snow!
It is with great sadness that we must once again report the passing of another founding member and Past President of AVSA, Ken Riehle. Ken was a key player in the formation of this organization and served as President for many years. Our sincere condolences go out to his family and friends.
Elections Announcement – Three board seats Rich Filley, Rob Tomlinson, and Bill Weaver will be up for election at the General Membership meeting January 6, 2011. If, you would like to nominate someone for any of these seats mail that information to AVSA, PO Box 1176, Grayling, MI 49738 or in person prior to the December 2, 2010 General Membership Meeting.
Trail maintenance – Trail brushing has been completed and grading is well under way with special attention given to trail 47 between Wakely Bridge Rd and Lovells. Signing will take place in November and should be completed well before snow starts falling. Thanks to everyone that has volunteered their time.
M72 Trail Head Parking Lot – The DNRE has improved the parking lot West of Grayling on M72 with several loads of gravel and grading to level this area.
General Membership Meetings– Our next General Membership Meeting will be on Thursday, November 4th at the Ramada Inn (formerly Holiday Inn) in Grayling starting at 7: pm. Our meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Membership Form – Please return your completed 2010-2011 Membership form and dues prior to December 1, 2010. As in years past Family Memberships are $20 and Business Sponsors are $50. If you need a membership form go to www.GoSledGrayling.org
AVSA Board of Directors
Pres.-Rich Filley V.P.-Tom Everly Secretary-Mike Miller Grooming-Keith Miles
Safety-Art Fisette Web & Treas.-Rob Tomlinson B.O.D.-Bob Smith
B.O.D.-Bill Weaver B.O.D.-Mike Brown
Contact via US mail at: AVSA, PO Box 1176, Grayling, MI 49738
Or visit us at: www.GoSledGrayling.org
Frequent our Business Sponsors Whenever Possible!!
Airway Automation
Century 21 River Country
Dubois Lumber
Fay’s Motel & Cottages
Forward Enterprises
Frederic Inn
Grayling Chiropractic Center
Grayling Generating Station
Grayling Restaurant
Grayling Visitors Bureau
Jack Millikin, Inc.
McLean’s Ace Hardware
Nationwide Corp. Promotions
Pointe North Motel
Ramada Inn
Rich’s Cycle Service
River Country Motor Lodge
Sledheads of Frederic
Spicers Boat City
Spikes Keg O Nails
The Medicine Shoppe
Woodland Motor Lodge
Wyandotte Lodge
Mike Miller
AVSA Secretary
