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the
Airline ATV Riders
Our Club:
We have a scheduled club ride
each month as well as many
unscheduled fun rides. Members
receive a trail map and can
purchase others.
Drawing for combo
grill/smoker
On Thursday April 16th we had our first pot luck of the year. About
45 members showed up to welcome our new officers and board of
director's members. The members voted for our 2014 member of the
year and the winner was Armond Bouchard. We had the drawing for
the ATV winch and that was won by Authur Weymouth. Our new
raffle will be for a combination charcoal grill/smoker by Meco.
Tickets are on sale now. See any club member to purchase a ticket.
Save the Date!
Parade!
Camp Capella:
Next Meeting:
May 25th
June 27th
May 21st
We will have a booth
at the Old Town
Memorial Day
Parade.
See newsletter for
information on this
year’s fundraising
ride for the Camp.
The meeting will be
at 7pm (social hour
at 6pm) at Comins
Hall in Eddington.
We do trail work, community
projects, and socialize. We do not
drink and drive. We ride safely,
respect the rights of land owners,
and appreciate and enjoy nature.
We also put out an entertaining
and informative newsletter each
month.
Membership in our club gives you
permission to ride on Leonard's
Mill and Cherryfield Foods land
trails which are otherwise
restricted.
AIRLINE ATV RIDERS
APRIL 2015
Airline ATV Riders Meeting Minutes
April 16, 2015
Opening:
The regular meeting of the Airline ATV
Riders was called to order at 7:09pm on April
16th, 2015, by Arthur Weymouth, club
president, who lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
The printed report of the March 2015 meeting
of 103 regular members and 22 business
sponsors was accepted.
Old Business:
New trail maps are in the works. We have a
cost of $50 to have the old map digitized and
updated with our new trails. Trails from the
other clubs will need to be done as well. We
now have to work out where to get them
printed and the final cost of the printing to
establish the sale price for the maps.
Approval of Minutes:
The minutes of the previous meeting were
unanimously approved as distributed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Paul’s report was accepted as read.
Trail Master’s Report:
Phil discussed the trail conditions now as wet
and closed. He is looking for people to help
doing the trail condition run once they are
opened to ascertain their condition and which
ones need trees removed as well as starting to
line up our maintenance schedule for the year.
He also discussed the proper use of a
chainsaw, and to always wear protective gear
such as chaps, gloves, full face mask, and a
hard hat. He also said that he was researching
on where to obtain a good safety class for
chainsaw use, but nobody offers them any
more.
He mentioned that he was still looking for a
way to access Pickerel Pond from the County
Road.
The replacement bridge for Beaver Bridge was
discussed. There is a trailer frame we can
purchase for $800.00 that includes the price to
move it to the bridge site as well as setting it in
place. There was also discussion about getting
the wood for the frame and decking. The wood
will either be pressure treated or un-planed
hemlock.
New Business:
The 2015 ATV Maine banquet meeting will be
Saturday, the 18th, at Jeff’s Catering.
The Old Town Memorial Day parade on May
25th was discussed. We have new club signs that
were made and donated to the club by Karen’s
Signs to be used on our booth. More details
about how many machines will be needed, as
well as where we will meet will be given later,
once they are worked out.
Membership Report:
Cheryl, the membership director, was absent
at this meeting.
Hospitality:
Cindy discussed donating $100 towards the
Old Town Memorial Day parade. The amount
was put to a vote and passed. There was
discussion on setting up a booth at the event.
There will be fund raising ride for Camp
Capella to the wind mills in Lincoln on June
27th. Those wishing to go must meet at the club
meeting place to convoy to Armand Bouchard’s
house which will be the trail head. More details
will follow.
Member of the Year was voted on, for the year
of 2014. The choices were Richard Belanger,
Armand Bouchard, and Phil Flagg. After
tabulation of the ballots it was announced that
Armand Bouchard was the winner.
Congratulations
Armand!
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APRIL 2015
Meeting Minutes, continued
Hospitality (cont’d.)
Prize Drawings:
50/50 drawing was won by Walter Campbell.
The Pot of gold drawing could not be held due
to Cheryl’s absence, $5 will be added to the pot.
New T-shirts to sell at this event were discussed
as regards the colors. It was decided to buy
some blue and some in green, to determine
which was more in demand.
Door Prizes were won by Roger Morin,
Richard Newey, and Warren Young.
Safety:
There was one reported ATV fatality in March
in New Hampshire. Speed, inexperience, and
the lack of a helmet were contributing factors.
Garnet also had handouts for trail hand signals
and for spring time ATV inspections and safety
gear needed while riding.
Agenda for the next meeting:
Old Town Memorial Day parade, Trail maps,
Lincoln wind mill trail ride.
Adjournment:
Meeting was adjourned at 8:09pm on a motion
by Randy Brown, and a second by Roger Morin
and accepted by president Arthur Weymouth.
The next Airline ATV Riders meeting will be at
7:00pm on May 21, 2015.
Fund Raising:
A new fundraiser is now available for a BBQ
grill/ smoker combination. Ticket packets were
handed out to members to either sell or
purchase themselves.
Minutes submitted by: Daryl Friedman
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Airline ATV Riders Membership Application 2015/2016 (April to March)
____New Membership ____Renewal.
___Single - S20.00 ___Family - $25.00 ___Business - $45.00 ___Associate - $15
($3000.00 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance through ATV Maine included)
Do you belong to another club? Name__________________________________________________
Is the other club your primary for ATV Maine? ___Y ___N
E-Mail ______________________ @ ________________________ Send news to E-mail?___Y ___N
Name________________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
City_____________________ State________________ Zip____________ Phone#____________
Name of spouse / significant other and dependents under 18 if family membership:
NAME
AGE
1______________________________________ N/A
Mail Application To:
2______________________________________ ____
Airline ATV Riders
3______________________________________ ____
P. O. Box 14
4______________________________________ ____
Eddington ME 04428
Number of ATVs: _______
TODAY’S DATE _________________________________
What club member gave you this application ? _______________________________________
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AIRLINE ATV RIDERS
APRIL 2015
SPRING TIME WHEELER
CHECKLIST
While the riding season is still a ways off, now is a good time to take a look at your machine that you
hide in the far back corner of the hay barn or garage. By doing so, you might stand a chance of getting it
in the shop for any necessary repairs and back out before next September, A few things to look at
include:
1. Tires. Are they still round on all sides, or very flat on the bottom? Is that piece of wood still
sticking out of the side wall? Have they got more cracks in them than a broken mirror? Might be
a good idea to get them replaced.
2. Rims. Are there any cracks, especially in the spokes around the hubs? Are there any dents or
gouges in the edge of the bead areas. These will cause those slow leaks that are driving you nuts.
3. Ball joints. Are they still tight without a lot of movement up and down. If there are grease
fittings, when was the last time they were greased?
4. Tie rod ends. Are they still fairly tight without a lot of movement? Or are they still held together
with that piece of wire you used to get it out of the woods last year?
5. Shocks. Are they still firmly attached to the machine and axle? Are there any fluid leaks, or do
they just bottom out with a hard thud. New ones might just improve your ride and control.
6. Lights. Do they all work? Or do you have to bang on the housing to get them to come on?
7. Brake lines. Are they intact without and cuts or splits? Is there any fluid in the reservoir on the
handle bar?
8. Brakes and rotors. Are the discs still there, or have they worn away and dropped off? Are the
calipers still in good shape and not leaking? If you spent last season “coasting” to a stop, maybe
now would be a good time to pay some attention to them.
9. Skid plates. Most machines have a steel plate mounted to the underbody to prevent damage to
un-important things like engines, gear boxes, gas tanks, etc. Some also act as mounts for that
snow plow on the front that seems to be there more than half the year. These are normally held
in place with “U” bolts that go over the frame and down through the plate. They take a real
beating going over logs and rocks and might need replacement.
10. Body work. Are the fenders still intact? Or do they kind of flap in the breeze? Have all of the
equipment racks still have all their bolts, and are they tight?
11. Mirrors. You do have them, right? If you don’t, or if they’re broken, now’s a good time to take
care of them. Let’s you see how close that bear is!
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Please support, shop and recommend our Business Members. The businesses who support Airline
ATV Riders club are:
Airline Lodge & Snack Bar, 3752 Airline Rd, Beddington, Tel: 638-2301
www.airlinesnackbaratvers.com
Awards, Signage & Trophies, 48 Stevens Rd, East-West Ind. Park Brewer, Tel: 989-1137
www.awardsaregreat.com
B & D Marine, 432 Wilson Street Brewer, Tel: 989-3347
www.bndmarine.com
Bangor Motor Sports, 34 Banair Rd, Bangor, Tel: 942-4444
www.bangormotorsports.net
Bear’s Den Log Cabin, 73 North St, Dover-Foxcroft, Tel: 564-8733 corrected number!
www.bearsdenmotel.com
Bob’s Small Engine, 474 River Rd, Bucksport, Tel: 469-2042
Broadway CITGO, 599 Broadway, Bangor, Tel: 942-2382
www.bobssmallengines.com
http://citgo.mycstore.com/21207053
City Side Restaurant, 393 S Main St, Brewer, Tel: 989-2626
Coach House Restaurant, 457 Wilson St, Brewer, Tel: 989-4101
www.thecoachhouserestaurant.com
Creative Digital Imaging, 24 Dowd Rd, Bangor, Tel: 973-0500
www.thecreativecompanies.com
Eddington Store LLC, 549 Main Rd Eddington, Tel: 843-7155
Friend & Friend, 29 Stillwater Ave, Orono, Tel: 827-2980
www.friendandfriend.com
Guernsey Monuments, 995 State St, Bangor, 951-6743
Jack’s Snack Shack, P.O. Box 32, Burlington, Tel: 290-4055
Jeff’s Catering, 33 Littlefield Way, Brewer, Tel: 989-1811
www.jacksnackshack.webs.com
www.jeffscatering.com
Maine Concrete Repair, 244 Center Drive, Orrington, Tel: 944-8686
Owen J. Folsom, Inc. 299 Gilman Falls Avenue, Old Town, Tel. 827-3319
Reboot Computer Services, 88 South Main St, Brewer Tel: 989-4751
Richards Sport Shop, 239 W Broadway Lincoln, Tel: 794-3363
www.pc-reboot.com
www.richardssportsshop.com
TBA - Tires, Batteries & Accessories, 1281 Hammond St, Bangor, Tel: 262-1053
http://www.tbatires.com/Home.aspx
Twin City Speed,25 Green Point Rd, Brewer, Tel: 989-7344
Wildwoods Trailside Cabins, Lodge & Restaurant, 125 Russell Road, Brownville, Tel: 965-0000
www.wildwoodsmaine.com
BUSINESSES: Please contact us with your web site if we do not have it listed here!
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AIRLINE ATV RIDERS
APRIL 2015
We are a member of
ATV Maine
ATV Maine is a membership organization with approximately
6,000 members in 83 ATV Clubs across the state. There are also
350 supporting business members.
For more information see
Let’s RIDE!!!
Airline ATV Riders
PO Box 14
Eddington, Maine 04428
www.atvmain.org