Paved Trail Update:

We are excited to announce that the Paved Trail Project at Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is nearing its final stages! The paving itself is now complete, providing a smooth, accessible surface for all types of activities in the future. However, the work doesn’t stop here. To ensure the highest quality and usability of the trails, we have a few finishing touches still in progress.

Our partners at Terus will be back on site in the coming weeks to feather out the edges of the trails, ensuring smooth transitions at every turn. They'll also be making some minor adjustments to the trails for our grooming machines, ensuring they can easily maneuver around the new paths in the winter. We will also be taking care of cleaning up the organic material and dirt piles left in the trees from the project.

We’re also pleased to share that Peter will be heading up the rebuild of the gravel pit area. His work will not only restore it to its former condition but improve upon it, enhancing the functionality and appearance of this key area. Big thanks to Brandt for the donation of a cool Bulldozer. This will make the cleanup pretty fun for Peter.

Thank you to all our members and partners for your patience and support throughout this project. We look forward to unveiling these improvements soon, making our trail network better than ever!

Hold Your Excitement:

Patience is Essential to Longevity

We are all super excited to get out on our brand-new paved trails, but we need to ask everyone to hold that excitement for just a little longer!

The trails are freshly paved, and the asphalt needs time to cure. Asphalt curing is a crucial process that allows the surface to harden and gain the strength it needs to withstand traffic and weather conditions. During this time, the pavement undergoes chemical changes, such as oxidation and polymerization, which improve its durability and longevity.

While the warm-ish fall weather helps speed up the curing process, it still takes several months for the asphalt to fully set, especially when rain pays a regular visit. Using the trails too soon could damage the surface and reduce its lifespan, which we all want to avoid. Hold off on getting out there!

We will keep you posted on when the trails are ready for action! Until then, we ask you to please hold off on using the paved trails. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Early Bird Registration and Prizes:

We are excited to announce the winners of our October 20 Early Bird Registration draw! Congratulations to:

• Craig Blanchard
• John Lane
• Annika Bell
• Lindsey Manning!

Come visit Aaron in the Rental Shop to pick up your prize.

Early Bird Registration is OPEN for the upcoming season! We have cracked the 1000 member mark already! By registering early, not only do you secure the best rates, but you'll also be entered into future prize draws, including a chance to win your 2024-25 season pass (to be drawn October 27). If you wish to save on credit card fees, feel free to come in to the rental office to pay with cash or cheque (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Don't miss out—register today for more chances to WIN! Let's kick off the season strong and work together to be the largest Nordic Club in Canada again! (we are currently in the lead) See you on the trails! 

Notice of Annual General Meeting:

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Main Lodge

7PM

The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club (CNSC) has its Annual General meeting coming up at 7:00pm Wednesday October 23, 2024, in the main lodge. Key components of the AGM include selecting the board of directors for the 2024/25 period and reviewing the past year’s activities and financial reports.  AGM reports and documents can be found on the following webpage for your review: https://caledonianordic.com/our-club/club-governance/   

Election

The CNSC Board of Directors is elected by the membership each year. The Board includes up to twelve Directors, four of whom are elected as executive officers (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and up to eight elected as Directors-at-Large.

The existing executive officers will be standing for re-election. Additionally, there are 7 candidates for the eight Director-at-Large positions. Board candidates had the opportunity to provide a biography, which can be found here:

https://caledonianordic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CNSC-Board-of-Director-Candidates-2024.pdf

There is still an opportunity at the AGM for eligible club members to add their name to the list of candidates for election. Club members in the 2023-2024 year who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to run as candidates and to vote in the election.

All candidates must complete the nomination form, which is available on the CNSC website: https://caledonianordic.com/call-for-nominations-board-of-directors-2024-25/

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club Membership Survey

We’re pleased to see all the responses for our 2023/24 Membership Survey! Your input is crucial in helping us improve and shape the future of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club.

This survey will allow us to:

• Assess our current services
• Highlight what we’re doing well and where we can improve
• Address the evolving needs of our community (e.g., population growth, climate change)
• Use your feedback to set new strategic priorities

The survey is open until 11:45 pm on October 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension to ensure we receive ample responses. The Board will compile the results and share a summary with members by December 31, 2024.



We truly value your feedback and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!