President’s Message

It’s autumn, the leaves are turning vibrant colors and snowmobilers are thinking about winter. Some have already planned their trips and made their accommodation reservations. It’s not too early to get the sleds ready, plan your trips, and get outfitted with some new Bo-Boen logo clothing. There is a good selection of Bo-Boen clothing available from the online store.

The Bo-Boen 10th Annual Golf Outing at the St. Germain Golf Club is in the history books. It was a great and fun event. A new record was set with over 100 golfers participating. Thank you to Janelle Ewen and Josh Renkes for organizing this event, to all the volunteers, the golf course staff, the raffle basket donators, the hole sponsors, and the golfers for making the event successful.

Our initiatives to keep our trails safe are moving along. Robin Lindberg has completed the Snowmobile Safety Pamphlet and Joe Domenico has ordered the Bo-Boen T-shirts with the “Ride Your Side” safety message on the back. These are popular and have been available at our recent events. We have several newly certified DNR Snowmobile Safety Instructors to supplement the current instructors at our next class in December. Let’s all do our part to keep our trails safe and enjoyable.

We participated in St. Germain’s Colorama event this year. John and Robin Lindberg set up a Bo-Boen booth providing information about our Club and our sponsors. They had membership applications, Bo-Boen banners, and T-shirts available. They answered a lot of questions, sold some merchandise, and signed up some new members. Thanks, John and Robin, for starting a new tradition.

It was enjoyable to meet several new members at our September membership meeting. I look forward to seeing more of you at Trail Bushing Day and our October membership meeting at Fibber’s. As always, think snow.

Roger Klein, President

Membership Corner

Renewal membership forms were mailed out right after Labor Day and the renewals have been steadily coming in. If you haven’t yet, please return your form or use our secure membership renewal on our website Club Membership (boboen.com). All AWSC memberships expired June 30. Renew now so we can process along with your AWSC membership if we are your primary Wisconsin club, and you can apply for discounted trail passes if you qualify. All trail pass information can be found here Trail Pass Info (boboen.com).

The club had 89 that renewed along with 24 new memberships before the renewals had been sent out. We look forward to having you once again support your club. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know. Enjoy the fall.

Ed Siergiej, Membership Chair

715-493-7736

info@boboen.com

Snowmobile Safety Instructor Training Complete

We had a very good turnout for the DNR Safety Instructor Training. There were five from Bo-Boen: Jim Promer, Bill Humphrey, Michael Haas, Joe Domenico, and Kirby Giampa. Joining us were two from Sno-Eagles, one from New Tom Snow Fleas and three from Rib Lake. They will need to pass the online exam and the background check and then they will be certified instructors. Congratulations!

The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again!

Continuing a tradition over 41 years in the making, the Apple Dumpling Gang rides to lunch every Wednesday, once the trails officially open.  

To join the Gang, just show up on your sled at the Bo-Boen groomer barn at 9 a.m. sharp on Wednesdays and bring cash. If you want to meet the Gang members before trails open, come to the season kick-off dinner on Sunday, November 5th at Fibbers. Time and dinner details will be broadcast next month. There will be order forms for ordering caps, sweatshirts or shirts at the dinner. We will also have our annual “Guess the First Four Inch Snowfall” contest.

If your email address has changed, or you can’t make the kickoff dinner, send your contact info by email or text to Wayne Ax at ax52man@gmail.com, or 815-978-4116.  

There are no overnight trip details to share at this time. Think SNOW!

Wayne Ax, Leader of the Gang

ax52man@gmail.com