Welcome Snowmobilers

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Diamond Pond Weather

Cleanup day at the park is scheduled for May 24th.

Please bring a shovel and a rake and be at the park at 8:30.

With all the snow we have had this winter, we had to plan this day later than usual.

We hope the ground will be clear of snow and not too much mud.

We wish to thank everyone in advance for their help, both for this day and for all the help we received through the season.

Thank You !!!!

The best season in a long time!!

2007 - 2008

What will 2008 - 2009 bring?

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Words from our Club President

Greetings All:
With Snodeo week past us, it's onto the final weeks of snowmobiling. With
all the snow, it's hard to imagine that we're just 4 weeks to April. So take
advantage of this unique season and get those final runs in.
The club groomers have an allotted number of hours that the State will fund.
Like any club, once you go over those hours, all funding by the State ceases
and the club has to fund 100% of the grooming costs. Each club will have to
decide how to handle this. As for SDR, we have budgeted our hours well into
March, so weeks of riding are still available.
The Snodeo show went off without incident. Ski-Doo had their new E-Tec and
4-Tec sleds available as did Arctic Cat with their new 1100 Turbo muscle
sled. Yamaha is going retro with their white and red graphics on the '09 and
Polaris is going strong with their IQ series. Due to dealer meetings
nationwide running the last week of Feb and March 1 hitting Saturday, we hit
one of those "once every 7 years" conflicts in schedule. Literature wasn't
available yet, but your local dealer will have them very, very soon. Hummer
was back giving demo cruises and a few vendors joined us. We are working on
some new lines to display and hope we can add to your experience.
This part of my report pains me. The number of volunteers were at an all
time low. While I fully realize the time off needed, the travel, etc. is an
issue, the event does go on; only now the load is shouldered on a few
people. When we used to have 20 help set up on Thursday, we have 9. When we
used to have 12-15 on Sunday morning to do the final clean up turned into 5
for most of the day Sunday. Of coarse, Snodeo days used to see 50 + helpers.
This year, we were barely 30. This becomes extremely taxing on the few -
some of these people well into their sixties and beyond. Frankly, I don't
have a solution at the moment, but I know this drain cannot continue.
Remember, SDR needs Snodeo to survive. There is a direct relationship there
that needs all the members to consider. The funds gained from the event pays
for the replacement groomer and the ever rising fuel costs. No amount of
Poker Runs or raffles can replace Snodeo - say nothing of the economic
impact the show brings to the region. So please, mark March 6-7,2009, and
both sides of the event on the calendar. We need your help.
Have a safe end to the riding season.

Kevin Drew

President

The Swift Diamond Riders Snowmobile Club, located in West Stewartstown, NH is one of the most active clubs in New Hampshire. We are nestled between the towns of Colebrook, Pittsburg, and Errol, NH where you will find some of the best riding in the northeast. Our trail system, covering approximately 100 + miles, offers spectacular views of lakes, fields, and mountains - among other panoramic scenes. Come visit us at the Warming Hut on Diamond Pond Road to relax by the large fireplace.