See link below for the Winter 2011 Holly/Flint Chapter Newsletter with updates and summary info from last season.  Thanks to Dave Lidgey for getting this published.

MMBA Holly/Flint Newsletter – Winter2011

ALL,

Please mark your calendars for the annual Holly/Flint chapter meeting to be held at Cranberry’s Cafe in beautiful downtown Goodrich, MI. The meeting time is 6:00 P.M. January 22, 2011. Please bring your appetite as they have very good food. See Cranberry’s link below.

Cranberry’s Cafe http://www.cranberriescafe.com/

Additionally, I am soliciting agenda items from all to discuss. Items such as:

Officer reports:
Pres/VP
Treasurer Report
State Board

Trail Updates:
Ron/Andy
Ruby?
Hogback
Lapeer Game Area

Chapter election

The above are examples but need input from all please.

Jim Owens
Pres. MMBA Holly/Flint Chapter
hollyflintmmba@gmail.com

Thanks to Bob, Krug, Jim, Tony, and Ron for their efforts this past Saturday as we did some re-grading and a minor re-route to address erosion at the beginning of East Loop. That area is very sandy and difficult to find a firm tread for the re-worked trail. Overall, I think this will be a welcome improvement over the sandbox that was there.

Hello All,

In case you were wondering where you stand with FAFL (First Across the Finish Line) hours for 2010, below is a fairly recent update. It’s not too late to get your 10 or more hours in, and feel good about giving back to the trail. If you are unclear about FAFL hours, it is the MMBA’s way of showing their appreciation by generally giving some small token for those that volunteer 10 or more hours.

This Saturday, Sept 11th is the last scheduled trail date for 2010. There will be some light trimming, installing and repairing some rolling grade dips, restoring the tread on some slopes to remove gorges and improve drainage. Depending on turnout and time restraints we may even paint the pavilion to match the DNR’s current color scheme. We will also be having hot dogs and chips so come out and socialize after the work is done.

I do not at the time of this posting have the hours for Ruby Campground.

Thank you, see you Saturday!

Tony Klein, Treasurer-Holly/Flint

Arnott, Ron 137
Klein, Tony 53.5
Fraser, Andy 25.5
Arnott, George 13.5
Owens, Jim 13
Climie, Bob 12
Bingham, Bob 11
Gilbert, Daniel 10.5
Rodgers, Joe 10
Auge, Scott 8.5
Klein, Pam 7
Love, Brandon 6.5
Lidgey, Dave 6
Loessel, Mark 6
Loessel, Matt 6
Sigmund, Carl 6
Back, Brian 5
Back, Christy 5
Conford, Richard 5
Donajkowski, Rich 5
Mooney, Katie 5
Smith, Frederick T. 5
Lyle ? 4
Hoaganson, Jean 3
Gould, Jesse 2
Irwin, Joe 2
Scott, Nolan 2
Adams, Todd 1
Brown, Greg 1
Klein, Lorna 1
Seyfried, Jason 1

Holdridge is maintained by MMBA members and friends who volunteer.
Please take some time out to give back to the trails that you enjoy!

*HOLDRIDGE TRAIL DAY* this Saturday Sept 11 9am-3pm

This is the last scheduled trail day for the year.

Bring gloves, safety glasses, water, Gatorade/Powerade, energy snacks, bug spray, and backpack.

Please arrive at trail head prior to start time for instructions and prep.

Ron Arnott/Andy Fraser
Holdridge Trail Coordinators

Thanks to Joe, George, Tony and Ron for working the trail day yesterday. We completed some trimming and raking on Orchard (10.5-12.5) and Meadows (8.5-9.5) loops. There is still some trimming left to do on Meadows and a few small spots that need some attention on North. Hopefully me and Ron will get those remaining spots in the next week or so.

Holdridge is maintained by MMBA members and friends who volunteer.
Please take some time out to give back to the trails that you enjoy!

Bring gloves, safety glasses, water, Gatorade/Powerade, energy snacks, bug spray, and backpack.

Please arrive at trail head prior to start time for instructions and prep.

Ron Arnott/Andy Fraser
Holdridge Trail Coordinators

Trail conditions are directly dependent on volunteer participation. We need your help for *HOLDRIDGE TRAIL DAY* this Saturday July 17 9am-3pm.

Goal:
> Complete needed trimming

Everyone should bring:
> gloves & safety glasses
> plenty of water & Gatorade/Powerade
> energy snacks (i.e. gel pack, etc.)
> bug spray
> backpack
Optional:
> hand pruners
> folding saw

*** Given the very hot conditions lately, carrying and drinking enough fluids is critical. You should also be drinking fluids before you show up!

Please arrive at trail head prior to start time for instructions and prep.

Ron Arnott/Andy Fraser
Holdridge Trail Coordinators