May 2016 Newsletter President: Lori Thompson / 815.756.0419 Directors: Vice President: Nicola Bright / 815.439.5760 Whitney Armstrong Brian Sorensen Secretary: Cindy Benson / 630.300.8422 Terry Benson Bruce Wachowski Treasurer: Mary Kiper / 815.326.9703 Ed Sleezer Irene Wachowski 2016 Ride Dates June 11-12 June 25-26 July 16 August 20-21 September 17-18 October 1-2 October 23 November 26 Mother s Day Ride - THANKS! The Club would like to extend a HUGE thank you to members Jeannette Fichtel, Tim Fichtel, Jorie Fenske, and Donald Fenske for cooking breakfast; Michele Sorensen and grandkids for leading the ride; Jim and Kathy Sorensen for letting us have a beverage stop at their house. It takes awesome people, and more than just the officers and directors, to pull off great rides! Thank you also to Director Irene Wachowski and President Lori Thompson for organizing the Mother s Day Ride. Irene assisted with cooking breakfast and Lori, along with Vice President Nicola Bright, ran the beverage truck for the riders. Thank you again to everyone who came out to the Mother s Day Ride to ride and for breakfast! Check out the enclosed Order Form for Special Edition 75th Anniversary Fox Valley Trail Riders Apparel! Green River Saddle Club Ride Matthiessen State Park Ride Moonlight Ride at Silver Springs Ronnie Couch Ride Tentative Ride Date Sleezer Ride in Millbrook, IL BrighterDaze Ride in Newark, IL FVTR Annual Banquet www.foxvalleytrailriders.com Page 1
Meeting are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. At the Newark American Legion. All members are welcome to attend. www.foxvalleytrailriders.com Page 2
Art Larson Ruth Talbot Phyllis Jones Elizabeth Backes Jane Backes Grace Merrill Katherine Gunnison L.F. Gunnision William Kolkmeyer Gene Fletcher Herb Gallagher Ralph Wagner Marion Kramer Bob & Ruth Gulich History of Fox Valley Trail Riders Fox Valley Trail Riders was established in 1941 and was founded for the purpose to promote interest in horses and bring together its members for trail riders. The Fox Valley Trail Riders commemorate its 75th Anniversary this year, in 2016. In the spirit of wholesome family outdoor enjoyment, our founding membership of 30 quickly grew to over 150 family and single members from many walks of life. Enduring the test of time, we have come to build valued friendships over late night campfires, helping one another during harsh weather, and of course, sharing the fondness of riding and caring for the animals for which we have affection. We dedicate this, our 75th year, to those who have supported our organization. As we look to the future we renew our commitment to continue our lasting tradition and blaze a new trail of our own! 2016 Membership Application - Fox Valley Trail Riders Association Name Address City State Zip Email Phone ( ) Circle One: Email Newsletter Mail Newsletter Fox Valley Trail Riders, Inc. Release to Ride The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees to release and hold harmless Fox Valley Trail Riders, Inc., their staff, directors, landowners, etc., fully harmless from any injury claim or damage whatsoever which may result to the undersigned, his/her child, his/her horse, or property. Signature: Founding Members Betty Hanson Mary Coffey Howard Hunloon Dorothy Johnson Jack Combest Hugh Botts Clyde Goodale Leona Harris Herb Stahl Morris Larson Elizabeth Thomas Ed Robins Mrs. Ed Robinson Clarence & Elizabeth Tanner Business Card Ads Available to Members 2016 members are welcome to email a business card to foxvalleytrailriders@yahoo.com to have included in the monthly newsletters, as well as on the club s website. We appreciate that many of our members own their own business, and believe it is a benefit to all when we support each other! Know someone who is not a member, but a business owner? Next Fox Valley Trail Riders Meeting: Wednesday, May 15 @ 7:00 p.m. Date: Please Mail Completed Application, along with $10 (per family), made payable to Fox Valley Trail Riders to: Cindy Benson, 16383 US Highway 52, Newark, IL 60541
Join in and help The Illinois Horsemen s Council of Illinois with their efforts to continue their Illinois Statewide Trails Spring Clean-Up at Matthiessen State Park on Saturday, May 14.
Fox Valley Trail Riders Association Cindy Benson 16383 US Highway 52 Newark, IL 60541