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 wishes for a successful 2012! 

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12/25/2011 - Can you believe the weather so far this year? Almost the end of December and I haven't shoveled a bit this year. I'm liking that. For those of you that are waiting to enjoy some winter activities.... I'm pretty sure your time is coming.
The new BOD has been meeting to plan the 2012 season this Fall/winter. I'm not a member this year so I don't have an update as to whats happening, but as things get firmed up, I'm pretty sure they will be posting updates.
I don't anticipate huge changes, but with a new group of people on the board they may have some new and exciting plans for the year that will add to the fun.

12/12/2011 - It is with great sadness that I am announcing the passing of long time member Greg Morse. I was informed that Greg passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening at his home. Greg,  Shane, and Barb have been fixtures within the club for as long as I can remember- well into the 1990s. Please keep Greg's family in your thoughts and prayers as they struggle through this difficult time. I have not heard about any of the arrangements and suggest keeping an eye on the local news papers for details.


Here's a picture of Greg and Shane at the track on a hot summer day in 2011.
Godspeed Greg.

12/05/2011 - This is a quick announcement that the new BoD will be meeting at Peppermints Restaraunt on rt5 just east of Avon at 7pm Tuesday evening. I'm sure plans will be put into place to have another successful racing season in 2012.
We had an enjoyable time at the year end banquet in November. Good food and good friends - what more can you ask for. I heard that the Lima Country Club has been booked for the 2012 banquet as well.
If you're looking for something to do next weekend and don't mind a bit of a drive ... Indoor Oval Racing will be held in the Center of Progress building at the State Fairgrounds in Syracuse next Saturday.  Racing starts around 11am.

11/3/2011 - The final 2011 event for GVKC is the Awards Banquet to be held on Saturday, November 12th at the Lima Country Club (7470 Chase Road Lima, NY (585) 624-1490). Here is a map showing the location. The event startswith a social hour at 6pm and continues through the evening with dinner and awards being presented for the 2011 race season. If you haven't sent in your reservations, we may be able to squeeze a few more in - just call me and I'll get you added to the list - my number is 314-5555. Dinner rates are $22 for adults and $18 for kids under 10.
There isn't alot of other news going on lately. A few of us went out last weekend to fill cracks in the track. If I can get enough interest, we will spread the remainder of the Flowmix on the track this Sunday. Putting it on the track will save alot of work moving it to a warmer place for the winter and then bringing it back next spring. We still have some of the original track pavement around the right hand turn past the Monza. This may be the most appropriate place to apply the Flowmix. If you can help out, give me a ring so I know I won't be there alone. Thanks
As we go into the off-season, remember that any of us can promote the sport just by word of mouth. We don't necessarily need a Motorsports or Mall show to pique interest in the sport. Just a casual conversation at a party or other outing can be enough to spark an interest. There is a fair amount of decent "experienced" equipment around that would be just right for getting someone started in karting. The more people we get out there , the more fun it can be for everyone.
John

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