The Snowy Ride – 6^th November

SRV - Snowy Ride Volunteer
September 2010

Don’t blame me, I told you the clock was ticking!  Well folks here we are getting much closer to the pointy end of things as far as the 2010 Snowy Ride is concerned.  Things appear to be progressing okay, and as per usual we know we’ll be required to do stuff but it’s very likely we won’t actually get a whole lot of detail about what’s required until the very last minute.  Situation normal for our Snowy Ride participants – that has a familiar ring to it.

As has been mentioned before, you’ll need to register for the event itself.  Just check out the Snowy Ride website to download a form or you can register on line, which makes the process easy and painless.  While you’re looking at the website you’ll be able to see this year’s merchandise and order on line as well if you want to.  We do find, however, that we get looked after pretty well for merchandise purchases (particularly if we’re there with the kids for the Thursday night meet and greet) so that’s something to keep in mind.  The one exception would be the “Men’s 10th Anniversary Snowy Ride Jacket” – it’ll be special, and if you want one make sure by placing an online order as soon as you can.

The other matter that’s been talked about before is accreditation for our participants to work with children.  Previous accreditations will be valid and forms for accreditation for new participants will be getting lodged right about now.  If you need forms please contact Graham urgently as we have very little time left to organise this particular matter.  Keep in mind you don’t have to be accredited to be a part of our contingent.  If you have your heart set on carrying one of the children on your beautiful Goldwing, you’ll certainly need it.  We have lots of other very deserving people (carers, helpers and reluctant mums and dads) who all need to have a Goldwing experience and requirements aren’t as rigid for them.  Sometimes we end up having to put quite a bit of effort into getting all the parents on bikes (they tend to hang back, "it's for the kids" etc, etc – we’ve heard it all before!)  Invariably they absolutely love it and that makes everybody happy!!

Anyway, that’s where we are up to so far.  The majority of our contingent choose to stay in Jindabyne even though the event is based in Thredbo.

We are happy to endorse:
·        Sonnblick Lodge or Enzian Lodge  Ph.  Bev Randall (02) 6456 2472
·        The Banjo Patterson Hotel  Ph. (02) 6456 2372
·        Jindabyne Holiday Park  Ph. (02) 6456 2249

We understand accommodation is filling up quickly this year, so, if you’re planning to join us organise your stay now.

We hope you’re planning to be part of this year’s event.

AGA. Snowy Ride Committee
(Graham & Christine Merrick & Greg O’Loughlin)

For any information about the event or
your participation please contact:

Graham Merrick Ph (AH) (02) 9639 3932
Email: riceoleum49@optusnet.com.au

Snowy Ride website: www.snowyride.org.au