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Northland 300Special Olympics, Minnesota
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The Northland 300 is a 300 mile, 3-day, charity snowmobile ride, made up of volunteer participants who raise funds to support Special Olympics Minnesota. The Northland 300 is never cancelled. The Northland 300 is all about people, snowmobilers, the charity, the towns and the combination therof. The Northland 300 was built on friendships and the friendships continue to grow each year. Friendships and comaraderie of the riders and the folks we meet at our checkpoints in the towns along the way.
The Northland 300 event is planned by and all volunteer Board of Directors for volunteer snowmobile enthusiasts. The Northland 300 is made possible by its Sponsors and Partners so that all funds go directly to support Special Olympics Minnesota. Rider donations are achieved through sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, company and general donations. Activities to raise funds include Road Rallies, golf outings plus other Special Events.
NORTHLAND 300 is still on!!!! Sign up today. Click HERE for registration flyer. TICKETS ARE HERE... Please see below as to how to get yours today.
Kathy Karkula has a new EMAIL ADDRESS karkulak300@icloud.com
NOTICE OF LAST DRIVERS MEETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
With the dedication of the NL300 Board, the 2021 Northland 300 has been planned for January 20-24, 2021. We will be at Chase on the Lake in Walker, Minnesota.
You will be experiencing all new trails, check points, lodging, etc. with our new venue.
If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible (DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15TH) so that we include you in on this year’s plans. Tickets are HERE. If are registered and want your tickets, please contact Janel (janelvorel@hotmail.com 612-325-8264) or Kathy (karkulak300@icloud.com 612-840-9660) to schedule a pick up or you may get them at our first drivers meeting too...
WE CAN NOT send raffle tickets in the mail anymore. If you are out of the cities area, we can send them to you through UPS (contact Janel and we will get them to you).
This is also a notice of our first Driver/ Support Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, at Jimmy’s at 7:00pm . MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We will be asking you to fill out a questionnaire that night so we can continue to make this year’s ride a safe and fantastic experience for you. That is why it is important to be registered and bring others who plan to ride to the meeting.
Because of COVID-19, there will be precautions we do take at all Northland 300 events. With questions, please contact anyone on the BOD for answers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathy Karkula at (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@icloud.com (NEW email address).
See you on October 13!
With the dedication of the NL300 Board, the 2021 Northland 300 has been planned for January 20-24, 2021. We will be at Chase on the Lake in Walker, Minnesota.
You will be experiencing all new trails, check points, lodging, etc. with our new venue.
If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible (DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15TH) so that we include you in on this year’s plans. Tickets are HERE. If are registered and want your tickets, please contact Janel (janelvorel@hotmail.com 612-325-8264) or Kathy (karkulak300@icloud.com 612-840-9660) to schedule a pick up or you may get them at our first drivers meeting too...
WE CAN NOT send raffle tickets in the mail anymore. If you are out of the cities area, we can send them to you through UPS (contact Janel and we will get them to you).
This is also a notice of our first Driver/ Support Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, at Jimmy’s at 7:00pm . MARK YOUR CALENDAR! We will be asking you to fill out a questionnaire that night so we can continue to make this year’s ride a safe and fantastic experience for you. That is why it is important to be registered and bring others who plan to ride to the meeting.
Because of COVID-19, there will be precautions we do take at all Northland 300 events. With questions, please contact anyone on the BOD for answers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kathy Karkula at (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@icloud.com (NEW email address).
See you on October 13!
Letter from the Director of Development & the Northland - Kathy Karkula:
Hi to all Northland 300 Alumni!
I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well. For what this Pandemic has put us all through, I can honestly say that your Northland 300 Board has been persistent in meeting so that we can still offer you a safe and yet new experience in 2021. (JANUARY 20-24, 2021). I will go back to the closing of our 2020 Northland 300 with the slogan “NEVER GIVE UP!” This is going to be our tag line for 2021.
As of this date, and things may change, we will be working in compliance with all rules to ensure your safety and ask for your respect and cooperation in the following:
· We will be practicing the social distancing rule of 6’.
· We ask that when in groups or entering places of business, you remain masked.
· It breaks my heart to say we are not allowed to hug.
Be sure to check the Northland website often for updates (www.northland300.org) often.
If you are not registered and plan to attend, I would register now so that we can guarantee your safety. Registration is $20.00. The First Driver/Support Meeting is still set for Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 at Jimmy’s. If you would like a private room, there will be an up charge of $200.00 for all 4 nights. We can only guarantee you this up until the night of the First Driver’s Meeting.
Your safety will remain our priority as it always has but now more than ever. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@outlook.com.
So with this, I leave you with our 2021 tag line, NEVER GIVE UP!
Friendship always,
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
Hi to all Northland 300 Alumni!
I hope this finds you and your loved ones doing well. For what this Pandemic has put us all through, I can honestly say that your Northland 300 Board has been persistent in meeting so that we can still offer you a safe and yet new experience in 2021. (JANUARY 20-24, 2021). I will go back to the closing of our 2020 Northland 300 with the slogan “NEVER GIVE UP!” This is going to be our tag line for 2021.
As of this date, and things may change, we will be working in compliance with all rules to ensure your safety and ask for your respect and cooperation in the following:
· We will be practicing the social distancing rule of 6’.
· We ask that when in groups or entering places of business, you remain masked.
· It breaks my heart to say we are not allowed to hug.
Be sure to check the Northland website often for updates (www.northland300.org) often.
If you are not registered and plan to attend, I would register now so that we can guarantee your safety. Registration is $20.00. The First Driver/Support Meeting is still set for Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 at Jimmy’s. If you would like a private room, there will be an up charge of $200.00 for all 4 nights. We can only guarantee you this up until the night of the First Driver’s Meeting.
Your safety will remain our priority as it always has but now more than ever. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at +1 (612) 840-9660 or karkulak300@outlook.com.
So with this, I leave you with our 2021 tag line, NEVER GIVE UP!
Friendship always,
Kathy Karkula
Development Director
Special Olympics Minnesota
Special Announcements:
2021 Northland 300 will be hosted at Chase on the Lake in Walker, MN
Thanks to all Participants, Sponsors and Volunteers for making the 2020 Boarder Battle a success!!
Thanks to all Participants, Sponsors and Volunteers for making the 2020 Boarder Battle a success!!
MILESTONE!!!!!!
The Northland 300 has raised over $5 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in all 32 years of fund raising.... Thank you for making us a $5Million dollar charitable ride.
NEW Accumulative Total for all 32 years is $5,0784,32.67
The Northland 300 has raised over $5 Million for Special Olympics Minnesota in all 32 years of fund raising.... Thank you for making us a $5Million dollar charitable ride.
NEW Accumulative Total for all 32 years is $5,0784,32.67
Please check out our 'raffle winners & awards' page for 2020 winners.
Safety Training Highlights:
Key Points of Safety/Trail Training was held on December 1, 2019
- Communication is key to a successful team
- Lead Drivers - your tail gunner is your right hand person
- Everyone is responsible for their actions
- Snowmobile Code of Ethics are what we stand by
- Safety is key to a successful Northland 300
- CPR refresher was given as a video
- The Northland 300 put together a 'Safety' backpack
- Each backpack has items in which to use while on the trail 'if' something happens
- Each team will get 1 backpack to be rotated to wear between all members
- IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING
- Keep an eye on each other
- COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION
- For more information, please contact Mike Richards (Trailmaster), Dave Gerlach (Assistant Trailmaster) or Casey or Helonna Heller (Support Captians).
POLE POSITIONS WILL BE PICKED AT OUR FIRST DRIVERS MEETING. Stay Tuned...