BC Sno Riders Snowmobile Club. Belden Hill Golf Course October 13, 2008

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1 BC Sno Riders Snowmobile Club Belden Hill Golf Course October 13, 2008

2 B.C. Sno-Riders Officers President Sandy Chapin Vice President Dave Norton Secretary Suzanne Gates Treasurer & Membership Barb Hendrickson Trail Coordinator Mark Rhodes Board of Directors Gary Smith (Grooming Mgr) Rick Osterhout Ron Knox Ray Roody (Equipment Mgr) Trail Captains Bryan LaClair Scott Phelps Gary Hendrickson Rick Osterhout Mark Rhodes Richie Cornell

3 Treasurer's Report Beginning Balance : $ 7, Paid Out: $ 2, Deposited: $ Ending Balance: $ 5, Membership: 55 Members

4 Trail Work Logs Trail Work Club Calendar New Drag Trail Work Safety Agenda

5 Grant and Aid Date Trail #(s) Description of Work / Services Name of Volunteer (1 person per line) Input Volunteer's Hrs. of work. (Input 0 if using flat rate) Labor Rate Type of Equipment (1 entry type per line) See Document Guide Date Paid Check, Voucher #, (IK) In- Kind, or (D) Donated # Hrs. or days $ per hr. / F / or per

6 Chenango Valley State Park Park Manager Mike Boyle Contact Information: 153 State Park Road Chenango Forks, NY (607) Reservations:(800) Website- Route I-88 to exit 3, (Port Crane/Chenango Valley State Park) turn north onto Route 369, 4 miles to Chenango Valley State Park. Located 12 miles from Binghamton.

7 CPR and AED Training Chenango Valley State Park 10- BC Sno-Rider Members Participated in the CPR AED Training Please Pick up your card from Sandy

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9 CN48 C3 S22B CN C3 BR BR55 C3 BR51 BR52 BR53 BR S22A

10 Trail Captain Rick Osterhout Club Trail 524 Tie into Chenango Valley State Park Trail Clearing, marking between Rt 369 and the existing trail Chenango Valley State Park Trail Clearing, Marking throughout the park

11 Trail Captain Bryan LaClair C3 (Walling Rd to End at St Rte 369 & Club Trail 502) Bridge by Ganoungtown Road needs to be widened for the Bombi to fit Bridge / culvert between Ganoungtown and Ballyhack Rd needs to be reinforced Install gate in fence to replace small gate at Goetzmann woods near Ballyhack for the Bombi to fit Widen and straighten trail in Goetzmann woods Widen trail between Path of Life road and Bryan s Drain and fill trail with wood chips near the railroad tracks off Moot Town Rd Reroute Around Finches

12 Trail Captain Gary Hendrickson (C3 Walling Rd to Pratt Rd, S22A & Club Trail 503) Install 2 gates on I88 Small bridge on I88 Repairs to 4-wheeler ruts off Beech Ridge

13 Trail Captain Scott Phelps S22B Reroute around McCarty Bridge by Rt 79 and Page Brook needs to be widened for the Bombi to fit

14 Trail Captain Mark Rhodes C3 (Pratt Rd to end in Coventry) Upgrade Bridge off 79 Reinforce Gary Rhodes bridge Install gate at Dykeman 3 small bridges off Gray Rd at powerlines Repair bridge on Wylie Horton Reroute on Pratt Rd

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22 Trail Captain Richie Cornell Club Trail 501 Reroute Nemia (in Process) Widen trail off Snow Rd Decrease road riding on Snow Rd

23 Club Wide Trail Work Paint sign posts orange (looking for volunteers) Renumber trails (corridor, secondary and club trails) Build and Install directional signs on Junction Sign Posts (50)

24 First Official Day of Trail Work Chenango Valley State Park Thanks to those who helped Very successful We are now working together with several Mountain Bikers to make sure that our new trails have minimal impact on their single track system. Still work to be done, at least one more half day.

25 Events Calendar November 29, 2008 NY State Snowmobile Safety Course Belden Hill Golf Course 8:00AM must pre-register lunch and soft drinks provided December 16, 2008 BOD Opening Night Ride Ride with your Board of Directors Starting from the Belden Hill Golf Course at 7:00PM and ride our trails January 4, 2009 Breakfast Ride Ride from Belden Hill Golf Course to the Coventry Fire House for a Pancake Breakfast Cost of breakfast - $6.00 Adult $4.00 Children February 1, Breakfast Ride Ride from Belden Hill Golf Course to the Coventry Fire House for a Pancake Breakfast Cost of breakfast - $6.00 Adult $4.00 Children February 14, 2009 February Fest Annual banquet Good Times, Good Food and Great Friends Basket Raffles, 50/50, etc Come join us for laughs and fun March 1, Breakfast Ride Ride from Belden Hill Golf Course to the Coventry Fire House for a Pancake Breakfast Cost of breakfast - $6.00 Adult $4.00 Children June 13th, 2009 BC Sno-Riders Open Golf Tourney Belden Hill Golf Course Shotgun start 8:00 am July 4th, 2009 Colesville Super Celebration Welton Street, Harpursville Fun, Food and Games July 7th 12th, 2009 The 120th Afton Fair - Afton Driving Park and Agricultural Association, Inc. Route 41 Afton

26 Snowmobile Safety Course Course held at Belden Hill Golf Course Saturday, November 29 th 8:00AM to 5:00PM Pizza and Soda provided Food and snacks available for purchase

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29 Safety on the Trails Chain saw safety is very important 40,000 people are injured every year We don t want to add to those numbers Can lead to reduced Liability premiums

30 How to Hold a Chain Saw 1. Wrap your thumbs firmly around the handles. 2. The right hand should be firmly on the rear handle, so that the operator can reach the throttle latch and the stop switch. Quick Fact: Eighty percent of chain saw injuries are to the legs and hands.

31 Just the Facts When a chain saw is at full speed, more than 600 teeth pass a given point per second. One in 5 chain saw injuries are from kickback. A muffler on a chain saw can reach as much as 900 degrees F. A chain saw chain can move up to 68 miles per hour.

32 How to Carry a Chain Saw The engine should be shut off. The chain brake should be engaged. The scabbard is covering the guide bar to prevent cuts. The chain saw is carried backward. The muffler is carried away from the body to prevent burns.

33 Correct Starting 1. Hold the chain saw firmly in place. 2. Remove all loose debris and make sure the guide bar is not touching anything. 3. Make sure the chain brake is engaged. 4. Grip the front handle with left hand. 5. Depress the throttle for one second with the right hand. 6. The chain should not creep forward because the brake is engaged.

34 Felling 101: Types of Cuts

35 Make a Correct Cut A Felling Notch does not exceed 20 percent of the tree s diameter at breast height. This cut is made first. The Hinge is the 10 percent that is left uncut for the operator s safety. The Felling Cut is made last. It occurs on the opposite side of the tree from the felling notch, but it does not go all the way through the tree. The notch and the cut are staggered, so they don t meet.

36 What is Kickback? Kickback is caused by a spinning chain coming in contact with resistance. It causes the chain saw to kick back toward your face. It is very common and can cause serious injury.

37 How can Kickback be Prevented? NEVER cut with the tip of the chain saw! Lock your front elbow. Be careful not to cut through nails or knots in the wood. Stand to the side. Use a low kickback chain. Use a chain brake.

38 Widow maker Widow maker is caused by loose branches falling from the tree due to vibrations from the chain saw.

39 Entanglement Trees that are being cut down may sometimes drag or snap other trees. Free the branches of the tree you are cutting before starting to cut to prevent this from occurring.

40 Stump Jump This is caused by the hinge being cut or breaking when the tree is falling. The tree can jump or roll, or hit other trees in any direction.

41 Have an Escape Plan and Use it! 1. Plan an escape route to prevent injuries due to stump jump. 2. When the tree begins to move, turn off the chain saw and escape.

42 What Is Setback? Sometimes a tree may tilt backward and clamp onto the bar of the saw. If the hinge breaks, then the tree can fall backward. You can use wedges to make sure the tree will fall over in the right direction. You can tie a cable or rope in the top of the tree and apply steady pressure.

43 Crown Shatter This occurs when the crown of the tree that has been felled or a nearby tree snaps or shatters. This causes hurling branches and can cause serious injury or death.

44 Barber Chair When the backcut has been made, if the tree leans too far, the butt of the tree can kick backward. This happens much faster than a normal reaction time. Never stand in back of the tree as you are cutting. Seek professional help.

45 Moving Tree A rolling or moving tree can catch your leg or crush you. This can occur when limbs or restraints are removed. Prevent this by staying uphill from a tree on a slope.

46 Spring pole A tree can become arched as it is felled or if another tree falls on it. When cut, it can violently strike out at anything in its path. Always stay inside the bow of a springpole.

47 Escaping From Danger Always plan an escape route that is a path at a 45-degree angle away from the line of the tree s fall.

48 Preventing Injuries Personal protective equipment (PPE) MUST be worn at all times. This can greatly reduce injuries and prevent death from chain saw injuries. Keep both hands on the chain saw handles.

49 Safety Tips Keep the chain saw handle clean and dry. Make sure that the handle is free from oil or fuel. Keep your chain saw properly maintained. Follow the manufacturer s suggestions for sharpening and maintaining the equipment. Work within your capabilities, if you are not confident in your ability to deal with the situation, get help! Never use a chain saw to cut anything other than wood!!!

50 How Can You Eliminate Some Hazards in the Area? Clear loose debris from the area. Remove combustible materials. Look for broken or dead limbs in the tree to be felled. Assure that there are no power lines nearby. Make sure you have an escape route. Be aware of where others are in relation to what you are cutting. This includes people, houses, automobiles, etc.

51 Always Remember to Be Careful!

52 Be Aware! Be Alert! Be Alive!

53 Landowners Thank you from all club members and riders. Without you, we would not have trails! If you see our landowners during the off season, please stop and tell them we appreciate them.

54 Ways to reach us Board of Director and Officer numbers are on the website BC Sno-Riders PO Box 312 Port Crane, NY

55 Thanks for Coming! Next meeting Monday November 10 Belden Hill Golf Course 7:00 PM Thanks - Johnny Hart for our logo!