One of the chief benefits of this groups.io format is the ability it offers to engage everyone in dialogue over our common xc skiing interests.? On that note, now that we've agreed the ski club is a good idea, can we begin to share and discuss topics in advance of our next meeting on December 4?
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We should discuss membership itself.? What should that look like?? One basic membership level for everyone?? More than one level?? How will we go about setting, collecting, and managing dues generated by membership contribution?? How will we spend that money?
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After grooming the golf course trail and helping with the other trails last year, I have some experience with expenses related to grooming.
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I'd also like to hear from others about what they'd like to see in terms of the design of the golf course trail this year.? Last year I worked hard to establish a skate track next to the classic track, but I don't think there are many skaters on the island yet and because it takes three times the time and energy to groom the skate track as opposed to the classic, I'm planning to begin with just a classic track on the golf course.? I'm also planning to eliminate grooming a trail on the first couple of holes, those most exposed to the wind off the lake.? Any other trail design thoughts?
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Also like to share a bit of good news.? Bob Hartzell has graciously agreed to let us groom a trail from the golf course to the backyard trail by his rental units on the 5th fairway, just a kick and a glide down from Candi's house, and I've already physically cleared the way to doing that, so as soon as we get some snow we'll give that a try as well.? Thank you, Bob!
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Your thoughts?? What else should we talk about next week?
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Thinking snow,
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Ken
