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Trail work
GCMBC had a work session Sunday afternoon May 4th. Double Fork Tree Trail was cleared of enchroaching growth and fallen trees. The Hunting Arrow Trail was cleared of fallen trees and a log "bridge" was put in the big ditch that is now flooded with water. The Right Loop was completed and is now fully connected. Fallen trees were cleared from The Anthill Loop. Thank you to the following for their time and work: Gary Poirier, Cathy Poirier, Chris Forman, Ed Hausladen, Greg Batt, John Millon, Scott Snape, John Foster, Amy Rowell, Tim Rowell, Mike Carls, Ian Davidson, Brad Robinson. 32.5 hours of volunteer trail maintenance was completed.

Final Friendly Reminder that all reminders of renewal notices have been sent and this email will be the last using the old membership roster. If you have not renewed and wish to continue supporting GCMBC and receiving updates then please do renew. Thank you for your support.
 
 
April 2003
 
Recent Trail Work
On Sunday March 9th, GCMBC conducted a trail work session.  Work was done at several locations.  The Hunting Arrow trail was cleared of fallen trees.  Also, trees were cleared from the Triple Creek and Anthill trails.  In the Waterfall area, the reroute of Right Loop was started and will soon be completed.  Also, fallen trees were cleared from the Big Hole trail.

Thank you to the following for their time and work to help keep the trails in good riding condition:  Russ Brown, Tim Rowell, Amy Rowell, Cheryl Stevens, Brad Robinson, Carmen Talley, Will Rodes, Kelly Acker, Grace Gibson, Ian Davidson, Scott Snape.
Michelin Tubes
Michelin tubes were given to each person working at the March 9th trail work session.  Thank you to Michelin North America, Inc. for donating these tubes to assist GCMBC in promoting trail work sessions.
Boston Invasion
Former Clemson resident, student, trail worker, mountain bike riding mate to many, still current member (pending renewal), and GCMBC newsletter coordinator Eric Seaverson made a quick visit to Clemson recently.  At a small reception in honor of his visit he was presented with 1-1/2 Michelin mountain bike tires for his past and continued service to GCMBC.  Unfortunately for Eric, one of his tires had been borrowed for a month of winter training by Ian Davidson (i.e. the “1/2” tire).  One disadvantage of living in Boston is that you get what is left when you finally get to Clemson for a visit.
Next Trail Work Session/Picnic
On Sunday May 4th, GCMBC will conduct a trail work session from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Meet at  Doyle Bottom Road parking area for instruction.  Picnic to follow. For details or to assist in planning contact Amy Rowell at 654-4564 or Rowell@innova.net
Renewals

Greg Batt, Sunshine Bike Company Clemson,
Annie Leonard

New Members

Zdenek Fiebinger, Chris Foreman,
Garry Poiner

2003 GCMBC Titanium

Southern Mortgage Source of Greenville

2003 GCMBC Aluminum

Sunshine Bike Company Clemson

2003 GCMBC Steel

Russ Madray, Scott Snape, Chris Foreman

2003 GCMBC Friends

Mike Carls, John Foster, Ed Hausladen, Daniel Parsons, Cheryl Stevens, Ian Davidson,
Steve White, Herb Clark, Annie Leonard.
 
March 2003
 
2003 Officers
On February 25th GCMBC held the annual business meeting.  Old business was reviewed, new business was discussed, the 2003 calendar was set, and officers were elected.  New officers that were elected to representative positions are John Foster and Greg Batt.  Continuing in their 2002 positions for the 2003 year will be Tim Rowell as representative and secretary/treasurer, Amy Rowell as representative and social events coordinator, Scott Snape as representative and website manager, and Ian Davidson as chairman.

Also signing on for another term, all the way from Boston, MA, will be Eric Seaverson directing newsletter formatting.

Thank you to the 2002 officers for their contributions to GCMBC, and to those serving for 2003.
Trail Work Session
On Sunday March 19th GCMBC held a trail work session from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.  Fallen trees were cleared and trail improvements were made on Triple Creek, Ant Hill Loop, Hunting Arrow, and Big Hole.  Also, progress was made on reclaiming the Right Loop through the logged area that was recently replanted with pine saplings.  This section of trail will soon be completed, and notification will be emailed.

Thank you to the following for their time and efforts toward this trail work:  Russ Brown, Tim Rowell, Scott Snape, Amy Rowell, Cheryl Stevens, Carmen Talley, Brad Robinson, Kelly Acker, Grace Gibson, Will Rhodes, and Ian Davidson.
Michelin Tubes and Tires
Trails workers at Sunday’s trail work session were each given a Michelin MTB tube.  Thank you to Michelin North America, Inc. for donating these tubes to support GCMBC trail work sessions.

Also, thank you to Michelin for the MTB tires that were donated and presented on Sunday to Amy Rowell, Tim Rowell, and Scot Snape for their past and continued service to the operations of GCMBC.
Renewals

Cheryl Stevens, Scott Snape, Amy Rowell,
Tim Rowell, Brad Robinson, Daniel Parsons,
Ed Hausladen, Ian Davidson,
Mike Carls, Greg Batt.

New Members

Fang Wang, Russ Madray, John Foster

2003 GCMBC Titanium

Southern Mortgage Source of Greenville

2003 GCMBC Steel

Russ Madray, Scott Snape
.

2003 GCMBC Friends

Mike Carls, John Foster, Ed Hausladen, Daniel Parsons, Cheryl Stevens, Ian Davidson,
Steve White, Herb Clark.


Become a Sponsor
$25-     GCMBC Friend
$50-     Steel donor
$75-     Chromoly donor
$100-    Aluminum donor
$250+     Titanium donor

Send your donations with your application to the address on the application.
Thank you for your support!

2003 GCMBC Calendar of Events
Sunday March 9th       1 pm -  Trail ride    3 pm  -  Trail work

Sunday May 4th             3 pm - Trail work   5 pm  -   Picnic

Sunday September 14th     1 pm -  Trail ride    3 pm  -  Trail work

Sunday November 16th      3 pm - Trail work   5 pm  -  Panchos

Saturday December 6th or 13th    Social

Club Officers
Chairman Ian Davidson 654-6958
Vice Chairman Scott Snape 653-4555
Local Rep. Amy Rowell 654-4564
Local Rep. Bradley Robinson 855-9875
Local Rep. Tim Rowell 654-4564
Local Rep. John Foster 639-1225
Local Rep. Greg Batt 654-7173
Administrative Support
Treasurer Tim Rowell
Newsletter Formatting Eric Seaverson

February 2003

The original beginning section of Hunting Arrow has been reclaimed from prior logging operations. Access to the Hunting Arrow Trail may now be found on the left as you are climbing the gravel hill on Doyle Bottom Road. It will be temporarily marked with orange flags at the entrance. Thanks to Brad Robinson and Annie Leonard for their work.
 
Also this trail was trimmed with a weed eater and blown of debris and a few trees across Triple Creek and Hunting Arrow were removed. Thanks to Tim Rowell and Ian Davidson for their work.

January 2003

 
2002 Trail Maintenance
Volunteers from GCMBC contributed 240 hours of trail maintenance in the Issaqueena section of the Clemson University Experimental Forest during 2002.  This is by far the most hours that we have worked in a calendar year.  The increased hours is due to the many trees that have been falling across the trails because of the pine beetle disease that kills the pine trees.  Thank you volunteers for your efforts to maintain the trails for enjoyable use.
Volunteer Trail Work Hours  2002
Volunteer Hours   Hours
Josh Boggs 2 John Millon 6
Bob Bolick 2 Reggie Powell 2
Mike Carls 9.5 Nathan Race 1.5
Herb Clark 2.25 Chuck Rice 5
Scott Clark 1.5 Brad Robinson 12.5
Ian Davidson 97.5 Amy Rowell 5.5
Adam Dewitt 1.5 Tim Rowell 12.25
Cole Edmonson 8 Scott Snape 18.5
Jim Glose 5.5 Cheryl Stevens 2
David Goff 6.5 Todd Thompson 2.5
Ed Hausladen 4 Steve White 4.75
Eric Kleffman 13 Alicia Wood 5
Annie Leonard 7 Chris Zadel 2.5
Total 240.25
 
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of GCMBC will be on Tuesday February 25th 2003 at 6:30 pm at the Central-Clemson Library on Hwy 93, Central.  Plan to attend as we review 2002, elect officers, and plan 2003 events.

Web Page Updates
GCMBC officer Tim Rowell is currently working on a map for the web page that will show the names of the trails in the Issaqueena area of the Clemson University Experimental Forest. This map should be of great interest to GCMBC members not only for general overall awareness of the trail system, but for easy identification of trails regarding maintenance issues.
Renewals
Russell Brown

New Members
Clif Schmitt, Brian Bookter,
Carlus Mansel


2002 GCMBC Titanium
Mike Carls
Southern Mortgage Source of Greenville


2002 GCMBC Steel
Scott Snape, John Millon,
Perry Gravely, Paul Fisk
.

2002 GCMBC Friends
Herb Clark, Steve White,
Ian Davidson. Reggie Powell


Become a Sponsor
$25-     GCMBC Friend
$50-      Steel donor        
$75-     Chromoly donor
$100-    Aluminum donor
$250+     Titanium donor

Send your donations with your application to the address on the application.

Thank you for your support!



2003 GCMBC Calendar of Events
Tuesday February 25 6:30 pm
Annual Meeting
Clemson-Central Library


Club Officers
Chairman Ian Davidson 654-6958
Vice Chairman Scott Snape 653-4555
Local Rep. Jim Glose 653-7353
Local Rep. John Millon 855-9121
Local Rep. Amy Rowell  
Local Rep. Bradley Robinson  
Local Rep. Tim Rowell 654-4564
Administrative Support
Treasurer Tim Rowell
Newsletter Formatting Eric Seaverson