Annual Banquet- April 4, 2009 at Black Bear Trail Golf Club

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Our Annual Banquet is an important fundraiser for our club, as well as an opportunity to recognize the people who have made contributions to snowmobiling in our club over the past season. This year's banquet was chaired by Deb Uhlenbrauck and held Saturday, April 4, 2009 at Black Bear Trail Golf Club in Suring. Over 150 club members, land owners, and some very special distinguished guests attended our banquet this year.

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Below, CPSC President Dan Huth recognized the "Groomer Boys" and Groomer Boss Keith Uhlenbrauck

for their outstanding work keeping out trails flat, smooth, and in great shape this year.

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Dan (L) also recognized CPSC Past President Rick Antolec for his years of hard work and dedication to our club (below).

Keith Uhlenbrauck was awarded the CPSC "Snowmobiler of the Year" award by Dan Huth (below).

Mike Melchert (below) was recognized for his dedication to the CPSC Snowmobile Safety Education program.

Dan Guendert (L) and Dylan Guendert, Co-Chairs of the 2009 R4RD Benefit Snowmobile Ride (below).

(L to R, below) R4RD recipients Dave Yokeum & Robby McClain, with Dan & Dylan.

The 2009 R4RD- Ridin' for Robby & Dave Benefit Snowmobile Ride raised $4,800.00 locally. With an additional $2,000.00 in fund matching from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, the total raised was $6,800.00. Below, Dave and Robby each receive a check for $3,400.00 from Chute Pond Snowmobile Club.

Pamela Nelson, a fellow Mountain Ambulance EMT with Robby McClain, gave the gift of life in November 2008 when she donated her kidney to Robby. Below, Pam (center) receives a "Real Community Hero" award from CPSC.

Below, Pam also received commendations from Oconto County and Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle,

presented by Oconto County Board Chairman Lee Rymer:

Erik Craver, Marketing Director from UWGB, where Robby attends school, also presented an award to Pam (below).

Below, L to R, Dave Yokeum and Robby McClain express their thanks to everyone, and Barb Gaab is recognized as the top money raiser for the second year in a row. Barb raised $748.00 for R4RD this year and was awarded a GPS unit, which she donated back to the club.

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For the remainder of the evening, we were entertained by country soloist Johnny Marsh while numerous exciting raffles took place (below). There were fabulous prizes won through silent and live auctions, bucket and impulse live raffles, and many people also took home some great door prizes. Thank you to everyone who attended the banquet and helped raise money to keep our trails groomed. A special thanks to Black Bear Trail Golf Club for hosting the event, and to Deb Uhlenbrauck for coordinating the banquet.

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