The Northland 300 Board of Directors has been hard at work in striving to make this ride and all that it entails, the very best possible. We do take your comments on the annual surveys very seriously and will always modify what we can and when we can. We truly feel that the following changes which will go into effect immediately will allow for a better ride and one that you will enjoy even more than before. Please read and if you have any questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with anyone from the NL Board of Directors.
REGARDING TEAMS:
You will be asked to decide on your team designation at the First Driver/Support Meeting on Tuesday,October 8.
Remember this meeting decides on the pole positions for the 2020 ride so your attendance will make a difference.
The NL300 is built on the strength and safety of each team, along with the guidance of each Lead Driver to see that this is carried out by each participant. We have added 4 new teams for 2020. They are as follows:
BLUE – Nick Meister
YELLOW – Tarry Trout
WHITE 2 – Kyle Crain
PURPLE – Jason Reinsch
The following will remain:
GREEN – Mike Richards
T2 – Jim Reger
WHITE – Marc Williams
PINK – Dave Gerlach
RED (Support) – Casey and Lonna Heller
This will allow for a more manageable team and give each team more room for recruiting. Without this there would be no room to grow. With smaller teams we should be able to have more camaraderie, safety and enjoyable ride. I ask that you start giving serious consideration as to which team you want to be riding with. No team will go out with less than 6 people.
REGARDING SPONSORSHIP FUNDS:
Our sponsorship funds have been watered down by participants using this funding in a manner for which it was not intended.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS:
In the very near future we will be issuing a list of responsibilities for our new Lead Drivers that will ensure a well managed team.
We will also be offering a Safety Training Class in the Fall so that will each team be prepared for any incidents that might arise.
At the first Driver/Support Meeting, we will have in writing the rules which govern our participant incentive tickets and drawings.
2020 we will be having a GOLD MEDAL TEAM. This means each team will have an opportunity to be presented with Gold Medals based on the outlined criteria to be presented and implemented beginning with the First Driver/Support Meeting.
These changes are significant so please read and know the direction we are taking. This is done for the positive enjoyment of the ride and for no other reason. The NL300 Board works very hard year-round to make this the best ride possible. Our intent is for you to be proud to be a part of this 32 year old ride. We hope you will take all this in a positive note as is intended.
2020 Northland 300 Board of Directors
IF YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP, SIGN UP TODAY!!!!!!!!!
SPECIAL: Sign up before 07/10/2019 for $25 registration fee. Click on registration form below and send to Kathy Karkula (karkula300@outlook.com) or Janel Vorel (janelvorel@hotmail.com). WE CAN ONLY take 100 people on the ride, so sign up today as we only have 35 spots left open.....
REGARDING TEAMS:
You will be asked to decide on your team designation at the First Driver/Support Meeting on Tuesday,October 8.
Remember this meeting decides on the pole positions for the 2020 ride so your attendance will make a difference.
The NL300 is built on the strength and safety of each team, along with the guidance of each Lead Driver to see that this is carried out by each participant. We have added 4 new teams for 2020. They are as follows:
BLUE – Nick Meister
YELLOW – Tarry Trout
WHITE 2 – Kyle Crain
PURPLE – Jason Reinsch
The following will remain:
GREEN – Mike Richards
T2 – Jim Reger
WHITE – Marc Williams
PINK – Dave Gerlach
RED (Support) – Casey and Lonna Heller
This will allow for a more manageable team and give each team more room for recruiting. Without this there would be no room to grow. With smaller teams we should be able to have more camaraderie, safety and enjoyable ride. I ask that you start giving serious consideration as to which team you want to be riding with. No team will go out with less than 6 people.
REGARDING SPONSORSHIP FUNDS:
Our sponsorship funds have been watered down by participants using this funding in a manner for which it was not intended.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
- When you turn in your sponsorship funds, you can take full credit towards your pledges (as you have been the one who secured these funds).
- If you decide to split the use of this sponsorship, you can use ½ of the amount turned in to do this.The other ½ will still be credited to you as being the responsible party securing the funds.
- This decision must be made at the time the sponsorship funds are turned in only.
- We ask that you turn in the funds as soon as you receive them for the sake of accountability to both Special Olympics and the Northland 300.
REGARDING SPECIAL EVENTS:
- We are very proud and appreciative of those participants who go the extra yard with special events. Compliance with use of logos, etc. is very important, so we ask that you consult with Kathy Karkula for guidance. We can offer help in many ways.
- The same rules apply when turning in your revenue for a special event.
- All finances should be completed within 30 days of your event. Should you need an extension, contact Janel Vorel (janelvorel@hotmail.com) or Kathy Karkula (karkula300@outlook.com).
In the very near future we will be issuing a list of responsibilities for our new Lead Drivers that will ensure a well managed team.
We will also be offering a Safety Training Class in the Fall so that will each team be prepared for any incidents that might arise.
At the first Driver/Support Meeting, we will have in writing the rules which govern our participant incentive tickets and drawings.
2020 we will be having a GOLD MEDAL TEAM. This means each team will have an opportunity to be presented with Gold Medals based on the outlined criteria to be presented and implemented beginning with the First Driver/Support Meeting.
These changes are significant so please read and know the direction we are taking. This is done for the positive enjoyment of the ride and for no other reason. The NL300 Board works very hard year-round to make this the best ride possible. Our intent is for you to be proud to be a part of this 32 year old ride. We hope you will take all this in a positive note as is intended.
2020 Northland 300 Board of Directors
IF YOU ARE NOT SIGNED UP, SIGN UP TODAY!!!!!!!!!
SPECIAL: Sign up before 07/10/2019 for $25 registration fee. Click on registration form below and send to Kathy Karkula (karkula300@outlook.com) or Janel Vorel (janelvorel@hotmail.com). WE CAN ONLY take 100 people on the ride, so sign up today as we only have 35 spots left open.....
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE BLAINBROOK GOLF TOURNAMENT.
WELCOME to some returning and new hole sponsors to the 11th Annual Blainbrook Golf Tournament.....
Vorel Sod - Returning
Ultimate Mechanical - Returning
Blaine Festival - Returning
Blainbrook - Returning
Premium Waters - Returning
The Possehl Agency - NEW Kirk Possehl
Padre's Sauce - Returning Matt Nosko
Greener Homes - Returning Tiffani Greener
Randy & Cathy Payne - Returning
Subway - Ramsey - Returning
Tony Palumbo - Returning
Subway- Dinkytown - Returning
Subway - Brooklyn Blvd - Returning
Cortrust Bank - Blaine - Returning
Bell Lumber & Pole Company - Returning
VFW - Sgt John Rice Blaine, MN - Returning
Greener Insurance - NEW
Greg Schmidt - NEW
Bumpy the Fishing Hobo Clown - Returning
A SPECIAL Thank you to our returning photographers (Jim Holder & Sandy Payne). We couldn't do this with out you.
Another SPECIAL THANK YOU to Hidden Haven for hosting the golf tournament.
The Northland 300 Board of Directors have started planning for the 2020 Northland 300. Got a suggestion or a concern? Contact one of the Board members so it can be discussed at our meeting.
ANNOUNCING DATES FOR 2020 NL300 RIDE: January 22-26, 2020
ARE YOU SIGNED UP YET??? WHY NOT???
MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND WATCH FOR FURTHER DETAIL
- June 9th, 2019: Blainbrook Golf Tournament
- July 26th, 2019: Border Battle Golf Tournament
- FALL 2019: Road Rally
- October 5th, 2019: Ely ATV Ride
Check out our Facebook page for details about next years ride.
https://www.facebook.com/OMTFunRide
As of April 17, 2018 our former Facebook page will no longer be used. Due to technical issues, we are not able to close it. We will now be posting under NL300 (https://www.facebook.com/NL300-213923582689298). This page is for your benefit so we ask you to contribute and visit it often.
Winners of the raffle tickets prizes have been contacted and announced. Please check out our Raffle Winners Page......
2019 Photos!
Photo Credit: J Renee Images, LLC
Photo Credit: J Renee Images, LLC
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Photo Credit: Talia Marie Johnson
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