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June’s EOTA Ride

On Saturday June 11th the Northumberland District ATV Riders Club hosted an EOTA ride along the Trans Canada Trail and Heritage Trail Systems. We started in Corbyville on route to Tweed (lunch in Tweed) then travelled, back through Stirling to Corbyville for a distance of 115 km.

We had 7 ATV’s and 8 riders attend this event. It was a great day to ride, the rain on Friday night was enough to keep the dust down but there were numerous puddles on the trails. We saw 3 deer, who were very camera shy, could not get cameras ready in time before they disappeared into the woods, numerous turtles and other wildlife and blooming spring flowers. One obstacle was encountered along the Heritage Trail from Stirling to Corbyville, but each of us skillfully maneuver around and under the big tree which had fallen as a result of the high winds. We saw many other riders out enjoying the dust free trails and nice weather. Thanks to all who attended and shared photos.

Pictures of the ride are available here.

2016 Community Connections Expo

NDATV attended the 2016 Community Connections Expo on June 3rd and 4th at the Cobourg Community Center.

The event was hosted by the Safe Communities Northumberland County. This is their first Community Connections Expo to bring the County residents together in one place with all the services that keep them safe and healthy in this community!

We had several visitors to our outside booth where we had a full size ATV, a two up ATV and three different sized youth ATVs. We handed out our safety pamphlets, sold a few hats, took memberships and gave out our children colouring books.

Pictures of the Community Connections Expo are available here.

2016 Fundraising Charity Ride

On Saturday May 28th 2016, NDATV held our biennial Fundraising Charity Ride for the Northumberland Food For Thought.

We had 11 riders raising enough donations to compete in the poker run and 14 riders in total. We also had individuals dropping by the clubhouse to chat and to check out the silent auction. We served 19 spaghetti meals and had a cake for the occasion.

The 50/50 draw was won by Mike A.. The results of the poker run were 1st place Wayne, 2nd place Paul and 3rd place Dan.

We raised almost two thousand dollars at this event. We also had Beth Kolisnyk from the Northumberland Food for Thought attend.

Pictures of the Fundraising Charity Ride are available here.

General Membership May 2016

The first General Membership meeting for 2016 was held on May 15th at our NDATV’s clubhouse.

Mike Ainsworth introduced the current executives and directors of the Northumberland District ATV Riders Club and chaired the general meeting:

  • Mike A. introduced two changes to the NDATV Corporate Bylaws. An increase to the number of NDATV Directors from 9 to 11 and an increase to the number of directors to form a quorum from 7 to 9. Both proposed bylaw amendments were approved by the members present.
  • Mike A. introduced Dave Sheppard who volunteered to come on the board as Program Director. Approved by the members present.
  • Scott Shepperdson volunteered to be the Event Coordinator looking after the monthly EOTA rides.
  • Mike A. talked about our issues with the EOTA and having to get our own insurance versus using EOTA.
  • Mike A. introduced Bruce Murphy the past president of the OFATV. Bruce shared information on the OFATV and what direction they were going.
  • Mike A. brought forth a motion to the members to move from EOTA to OFATV. The members present unanimously voted for the move.
  • May 28th is our major fundraiser for the Northumberland Food for Thought Student Nutrition Program. This is a worthy endeavour to ensure kids have enough food and energy to go through the school day. At this year’s NFFT appreciation breakfast, NDATV received a thank you certificate from NFFT.
  • Mike A. mentioned the work done to the clubhouse since the last meeting.
  • Trent Hills has passed their ATV road use bylaw. This year the club will be approaching the Gramahe and Hamilton Townships for an ATV road use bylaw.
  • An unassumed road in Brighton separating a landowner’s property is being contested by the landowner. This route is currently used by snowmobiles and ATV riders. The next Brighton counsel to discuss this closure is on June 13th.
  • The Treasurer’s report was given by Kim.
  • Dan discussed that the NDATV wardens are waiting for the Northumberland Forest Volunteer’s Course.
  • We have created a new closed Facebook group for NDATV which members can join.
  • Under new business, Scott mentioned that it is important to email him if you are planning to attend a monthly EOTA ride. This is so we can notify you if the ride is cancelled and so we know if we have to wait for you at the parking lot.

After the meeting we rode on loop 1 through the forest and took loop 2 in the east. We had 36 members attend the meeting and 26 ATVs rode in the day’s poker run. The poker winners were first Barry G., second Lori T. and third place was Zack.

Pictures of the general meeting and poker ride are available here.