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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 Participant:
We hope this finds you well during this Pandemic. 2020 has readjusted all of our lives and it is no different with the 2021 ride for this year. After much heartbreaking deliberations, it has been decided to CLOSE NOT CANCEL our event for this year due to COVID and move forward to our 2022 ride which is scheduled for January 19-23, 2022 at Chase on the Lake in Walker, MN. Our decision was based on governmental guidelines and even more so for the safety of each of our valued participants. We tried our hardest to keep the 'ride' part of our event going but with current regulations and shutdowns, there is no way to do the NORTHLAND the way the NORTHLAND should be done.
The following is very important for closing our 2021 ride so we ask that you read very carefully:
We need to close out our current Gambling Permit for our Raffle Ticket Drawing. To do this, we are required to gather all sold tickets and unsold tickets with money. Therefore, we are going to be collect ALL MONEY ALONG WITH YOUR TICKETS. By turning in all money raised thus far, each person will receive thier 2021 NL300 clothing, Certificate of Appreciation, a free registration for the 2022 ride, and a custom NL300 facemask/baclava.
So here is what your choices are.......
For all participants who turn in their tickets and money, you will also be entered into a drawing for a 2021 Polaris 120, which we will draw for on January 23. For those who make the Baker’s Dozen, you will receive an extra entry for the Polaris 120. If you have prizes to donate, please hold them to 2022 ride or contact Janel (janelvorel@hotmail.com) and she will store them. All participants that is thus far turned in prizes, your incentive tickets will be counted for 2022 ride....We will be doing the raffle in the cities on Saturday, January 23, 2021, @1:00pm, so we can close out both the raffle ticket and satisfy our gambling permit with the State of Minnesota.
We will be doing a video for you to watch on our NL300 Facebook page and our NL300 website (www. Northland300.org). It will be posted by 9:30pm to satisfy our gambling permit (this time is posted on our raffle ticket). At this time, we will also be announcing our total raised for 2021, our top fundraiser for this year and the Baker’s Dozen. Our sponsors will also be acknowledged like we always do at the banquet. If you brought in a sponsor or are a sponsor, you will receive the sponsor plaque at the drop off on 01-09-21 or 01-10-21. Our mile-markers will also be posted (like they always are) on our website after 01-23-21 for the entire year.
In doing all of the above, we can close out our 2021 event and move on to a safe and spectacular 2022 ride.
Your understanding is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any NL Board member.
You are in our thoughts for a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and safe New Year.
Friendship in snowmobiling,
Northland 300 Board of Directors
Dave Gerlach Stephanie Gerlach
Casey Heller Helonna Heller
Ashlea Karkula Kathy Karkula
Shawn Madsen Mike Richards
Greg Schmidt Tarry Trout
Janel Vorel
We hope this finds you well during this Pandemic. 2020 has readjusted all of our lives and it is no different with the 2021 ride for this year. After much heartbreaking deliberations, it has been decided to CLOSE NOT CANCEL our event for this year due to COVID and move forward to our 2022 ride which is scheduled for January 19-23, 2022 at Chase on the Lake in Walker, MN. Our decision was based on governmental guidelines and even more so for the safety of each of our valued participants. We tried our hardest to keep the 'ride' part of our event going but with current regulations and shutdowns, there is no way to do the NORTHLAND the way the NORTHLAND should be done.
The following is very important for closing our 2021 ride so we ask that you read very carefully:
We need to close out our current Gambling Permit for our Raffle Ticket Drawing. To do this, we are required to gather all sold tickets and unsold tickets with money. Therefore, we are going to be collect ALL MONEY ALONG WITH YOUR TICKETS. By turning in all money raised thus far, each person will receive thier 2021 NL300 clothing, Certificate of Appreciation, a free registration for the 2022 ride, and a custom NL300 facemask/baclava.
So here is what your choices are.......
- You can give your envelope to any NL Board Member or person on a team that can get it to a BOD member. If you turn it into a BOD member or another person on the ride, make sure you tell that person what size shirt you want and they will collect everything for you.
- You can do a “drive by” at Jimmy’s back entrance on Saturday, January 9, 2021, 11am-2pm or on Sunday, January 10, 2021, 11am to 2pm.
For all participants who turn in their tickets and money, you will also be entered into a drawing for a 2021 Polaris 120, which we will draw for on January 23. For those who make the Baker’s Dozen, you will receive an extra entry for the Polaris 120. If you have prizes to donate, please hold them to 2022 ride or contact Janel (janelvorel@hotmail.com) and she will store them. All participants that is thus far turned in prizes, your incentive tickets will be counted for 2022 ride....We will be doing the raffle in the cities on Saturday, January 23, 2021, @1:00pm, so we can close out both the raffle ticket and satisfy our gambling permit with the State of Minnesota.
We will be doing a video for you to watch on our NL300 Facebook page and our NL300 website (www. Northland300.org). It will be posted by 9:30pm to satisfy our gambling permit (this time is posted on our raffle ticket). At this time, we will also be announcing our total raised for 2021, our top fundraiser for this year and the Baker’s Dozen. Our sponsors will also be acknowledged like we always do at the banquet. If you brought in a sponsor or are a sponsor, you will receive the sponsor plaque at the drop off on 01-09-21 or 01-10-21. Our mile-markers will also be posted (like they always are) on our website after 01-23-21 for the entire year.
In doing all of the above, we can close out our 2021 event and move on to a safe and spectacular 2022 ride.
Your understanding is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any NL Board member.
You are in our thoughts for a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and safe New Year.
Friendship in snowmobiling,
Northland 300 Board of Directors
Dave Gerlach Stephanie Gerlach
Casey Heller Helonna Heller
Ashlea Karkula Kathy Karkula
Shawn Madsen Mike Richards
Greg Schmidt Tarry Trout
Janel Vorel
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 we can send them if need be...
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 Last Driver/ Support Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, at Jimmy’s at 7:00pm . MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This is where you will be turning all the minimum $700 to go on this years Northland 300. Without that turned in, we will not be able to save your spot.
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 we can send them if need be...
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 Last Driver/ Support Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 5th, at Jimmy’s at 7:00pm . MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This is where you will be turning all the minimum $700 to go on this years Northland 300. Without that turned in, we will not be able to save your spot.
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 $35.00. 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 $35.00. 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).