tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39628082814592046672024-02-28T12:44:32.320-06:00The Birchleggings Club ®A Membership Club For All Skiers Who Have Completed Twenty or More American Birkebeiner® 55K Classic or 50K Freestyle Nordic Ski Marathons. The Birkie is Part of The Worldloppet Marathon Series.Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.comBlogger118125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-54033294032308167442024-02-15T17:26:00.000-06:002024-02-15T17:26:37.349-06:00Jessie Diggins Autographed Bib To Be Auctioned During Birkie Week <p><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO5plabvedn4xjb4uxS13uvebfbe5eMHeFQ6vWi1uxBcRCu7e20O6SUHveq2j3M2KpQ6ndPbQ_Z1e2rqhAKdhszZUNZ967kd4N1aUyJQLnXyWMIq2OtXMHz6pHpN4o17fcZqot2wg6D1c64xTrGwRYNGsCfvYYbdcH-2xfBn6uLRXEnN8UecYuO4Mgo0k/s924/Jessie%20Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="686" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO5plabvedn4xjb4uxS13uvebfbe5eMHeFQ6vWi1uxBcRCu7e20O6SUHveq2j3M2KpQ6ndPbQ_Z1e2rqhAKdhszZUNZ967kd4N1aUyJQLnXyWMIq2OtXMHz6pHpN4o17fcZqot2wg6D1c64xTrGwRYNGsCfvYYbdcH-2xfBn6uLRXEnN8UecYuO4Mgo0k/s320/Jessie%20Photo.jpg" width="238" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">At
the American Birkebeiner in 2024, the Birchleggings Club (BLC) will offer at silent
auction one of the commemorative 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary Birkie bibs
autographed by Jessie Diggins. A limited number of bibs were produced and
autographed by Jessie for the milestone 50<sup>th</sup> Birkie.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Jessie
Diggins has autographed specially-prepared Birkie Bibs to help raise funds in support
of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The BLC is fortunate to have
obtained one of the bibs. Our thanks go to Ben Popp, Executive Director of the
ABSF for providing the BLC with a bib. Proceeds from our auction will go to BLC
projects that will benefit the American Birkebeiner and the Birkie Trail.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Silent Auction Schedule</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Birchleggings
Club Booth at the Birkie Expo</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Thursday,
February 22 & Friday, February 23, 2024</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Hayward
High School, Hayward, WI</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">and at the<br /></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Birchleggings
Club Annual Breakfast</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Sunday,
February 25, 2024, 8:30 am</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Steakhouse
& Lodge, Hayward, WI</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> <br />
Jessie Diggins, X-C Ski Legend</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Jessie
Diggins is the USA’s most-decorated world-class cross-country skier of all
time. She is the first US Nordic racer ever to win an Olympic gold medal,
obtained in the team sprint with Kikkan Randall, at PyeongChang in 2018. She
won individual silver and bronze medals at Beijing in 2022. Her FIS Nordic
World Ski Championship record includes four medals from 2013 to 2017. Jessie
was the first American to take the top spot in the women’s overall standings of
the FIS Cross-Country World Cup for the 2020-21 season. She has been making
multiple podium appearances during this 2023-24 World Cup season. She took top
honors in the 2008 and 2009 Kortelopet skate races. The Kortelopet wins and
coming from her home in Afton, Minnesota make her accomplishments even more
heartwarming for Birkie enthusiasts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">Jessie
was instrumental in helping the BLC raise the funds to purchase for the Birkie
trail an all-electric Taiga<i> “Nomad”</i> snowmobile in 2023. She autographed
and donated four</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> of her World Cup race bibs and several Birkie and Korte bibs to the BLC
for the 2023 auction.</span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">In
Jessie’s own words:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;">“As an athlete, following a
gas-powered vehicle filming the lead pack is harmful to both my lungs and to
the planet. I highly encourage EV snow machines to be used at race venues
whenever possible to reduce the breathing issues for the athletes and to cut
down emissions.”</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;"></span></p>
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Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-37721296112961394762024-02-15T17:20:00.000-06:002024-02-15T17:20:19.453-06:002024 Birchleggings Club Breakfast and Awards Meeting<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZEA9HemNzYErwjCAycxiGr2bIE59POprvMLLR6uZ-yVW-MzGpy-uFIGnIvub5bCVsI8LlD4xbCWbq1QBJvz7BZLalbQyx7aAeO0zOUrDGmSMtfFn-cgj1VYZvGlQSjg6kHjTfgKEd5EDwDiEglSOrhAtdabI3e6Vt6QtZ0HL-J645JHxAoF8j8YdWjIH/s3721/Birchleggings230226010.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3721" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZEA9HemNzYErwjCAycxiGr2bIE59POprvMLLR6uZ-yVW-MzGpy-uFIGnIvub5bCVsI8LlD4xbCWbq1QBJvz7BZLalbQyx7aAeO0zOUrDGmSMtfFn-cgj1VYZvGlQSjg6kHjTfgKEd5EDwDiEglSOrhAtdabI3e6Vt6QtZ0HL-J645JHxAoF8j8YdWjIH/s320/Birchleggings230226010.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">The 2024 Birchleggings Club Breakfast and Awards Meeting will be starting at 8:30 am on Sunday, February 25, 2024. It will again be held at the Hayward Steakhouse and Lodge.</span></span><p></p><p data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">New 20, 30, 40, and 50 year Birkie and Korte skiers will be recognized and presented with their Birchleggers awards. <b>New 20 year Birchlegger and Kortelopet skiers will receive a free breakfast, compliments of the Birchleggings Club!</b></span></span></p><p data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="last-child" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We are asking skiers and guests to please <a data-ogsc="" href="https://birkie.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=222111fcde3aa6fe286b3a441&id=882310535a&e=aba22f36c1" style="color: #0086f0; direction: ltr; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; word-break: break-word;" title="https://birkie.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=222111fcde3aa6fe286b3a441&id=882310535a&e=aba22f36c1">register for the breakfast</a> in advance! We will still accept walk-ins on the morning of the breakfast. Price of the breakfast is $16.</span></span></p><p class="last-child" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><p class="last-child" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOi_4wiv28kUmUDLZO-L1bWrRgh5e8eiD08Fqhk5mka8Hh68V4OEEg_EvTEUa6U0x1u0cvlnZt2QTvhT9s7ccafZIzjiRxGrUPDaSUmdZJxRlWEXhyphenhyphenLdS8qCqTMoYQrRySFKFDcEfqEG2s65yQJjKwVkT4stMO-KKhRh4hE6GolOezKcx7Nif-YuTq-1L9/s286/SteakhouseLodge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="121" data-original-width="286" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOi_4wiv28kUmUDLZO-L1bWrRgh5e8eiD08Fqhk5mka8Hh68V4OEEg_EvTEUa6U0x1u0cvlnZt2QTvhT9s7ccafZIzjiRxGrUPDaSUmdZJxRlWEXhyphenhyphenLdS8qCqTMoYQrRySFKFDcEfqEG2s65yQJjKwVkT4stMO-KKhRh4hE6GolOezKcx7Nif-YuTq-1L9/s1600/SteakhouseLodge.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-family: inherit;"><span>The address, telephone number, GPS Coordinates, and website of The Steakhouse & Lodge are:</span></span></span><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Steakhouse and
Lodge</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">15860 T Bone Lane</span></span></div><div class="font_7" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hayward, WI 54843</span></span></div><div class="font_7" style="line-height: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">715-934-4411</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">GPS:46.002568, -91.486723</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Website: <a href="https://www.steakhouseandlodge.com">https://www.steakhouseandlodge.com</a></span></span></div></div><p class="last-child" data-ogsc="" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: black; direction: ltr; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px; orphans: auto; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-break: break-word; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /> </p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-8287692762116591832024-01-18T16:20:00.001-06:002024-01-18T16:20:21.492-06:00Birchleggings Board Members Get Enjoy My Deals and Membership Renewal Letters out!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7Mg7OlZtFpeSDpO18GLyU6dASefKITFHUSuuu6xLm0mTjc_Gohvm5BxILrlph6k_CIyzCp1hpTtkB5gxtv6OB7BgLDInXRv3BSjq7bLXm-w-x0OY5w5vtPc1DKdTL-TI8xH00_IoRsRJTZQ_dsZ3J55_lpMQQUVLWOoskXu_cx5eq-7q3YFAMPYH6n_n/s4032/BirchleggingsClub240115001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7Mg7OlZtFpeSDpO18GLyU6dASefKITFHUSuuu6xLm0mTjc_Gohvm5BxILrlph6k_CIyzCp1hpTtkB5gxtv6OB7BgLDInXRv3BSjq7bLXm-w-x0OY5w5vtPc1DKdTL-TI8xH00_IoRsRJTZQ_dsZ3J55_lpMQQUVLWOoskXu_cx5eq-7q3YFAMPYH6n_n/s320/BirchleggingsClub240115001.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>The Birchleggings Club Board Members that live in the Twin Cities area came together on January 15, 2024, to send out Enjoy My Deals and Membership Renewal Letters through a mass mailing. Many other board members, including Dave Balsiger, Treasurer and Jim Tenorio, Secretary, assisted with this process. Special thanks to Mindy Ahler, the Regional Coordinator for the Citizens Climate Lobby, for organizing the activity and taking the photograph!<br /><p></p><p>Birchleggings Club Members and Renewing Members, be on the lookout for the mailing! If you do not receive a letter, you can always join or renew your membership by going to the Birchleggings <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/membership.html" target="_blank">Membership Page</a>. Additionally, learn more about the <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birchleggings-club-digital-discount-card.html" target="_blank">Birchleggings Enjoy My Deals</a> discount card.<br /></p><p>From left to right are Steve Carmazon, Membership Chair; Edward Eroe, Webmaster & Social Media Coordinator; Jim Haubrich, Board Member; Bob Britz, Vice President & Fund Raising Chair; Paul Thompson, President & Birkie Green Chair; and Gus Virkus, Board Member.<br /></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-10497720943082665312024-01-11T14:17:00.004-06:002024-01-15T21:45:41.729-06:00Time to Renew Your 2024 Birchleggings Club Membership and Sign up for the 2024 Awards Breakfast!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtjalT5rp846OZ93a7bjp-bUsjJDejQsQUV444Mu9FdAvWoRYJOxbKK2WLWyXOsALm5BDoPIQie69X74xZkmIZJdk05gyexFLsjXqbNpXV2Z__a0PkfOU-YaOXFmG9bCQ3SGhyphenhyphenKv9mopfdltRubIlxwFP_eu5aT0sBRMwr8htqf-vVobQevBRjF_uB4x3/s1280/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923010.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGtjalT5rp846OZ93a7bjp-bUsjJDejQsQUV444Mu9FdAvWoRYJOxbKK2WLWyXOsALm5BDoPIQie69X74xZkmIZJdk05gyexFLsjXqbNpXV2Z__a0PkfOU-YaOXFmG9bCQ3SGhyphenhyphenKv9mopfdltRubIlxwFP_eu5aT0sBRMwr8htqf-vVobQevBRjF_uB4x3/s320/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923010.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>It is time to renew your 2024 Birchleggings Club Membership and register for the Awards Breakfast on Sunday, February 25, 2024!<p></p><p>Membership information can be found on our Membership Page or at this link: <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/membership.html">https://www.birchleggings.com/p/membership.html</a></p><p>There is a new easy way to renew and pay now too!</p><p> For information and registration information about the 2024 Birchleggings Club Awards Breakfast, go to Awards Breakfast webpage or to this link:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHHg8FMiKpixKnh3yokDQmg2uYsP8mEvujm3g70nvOqAth8EqOAPcXhslgj-VLhFhlK66wggFjPyRxMfV5-jPv3jDyPMtKzNQKB-iWiYRlqdtK1UUEKNsZx2b9eTmEJuUiJIncotkX2TeX-_9ohpNh1M2mk8KS-w4N9emuv-9VsjA8bERaWQ_AGgyi1F_/s4032/Birchleggings230226003.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2925" data-original-width="4032" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHHg8FMiKpixKnh3yokDQmg2uYsP8mEvujm3g70nvOqAth8EqOAPcXhslgj-VLhFhlK66wggFjPyRxMfV5-jPv3jDyPMtKzNQKB-iWiYRlqdtK1UUEKNsZx2b9eTmEJuUiJIncotkX2TeX-_9ohpNh1M2mk8KS-w4N9emuv-9VsjA8bERaWQ_AGgyi1F_/s320/Birchleggings230226003.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birchleggings-club-awards-breakfast.html">https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birchleggings-club-awards-breakfast.html</a></p><p>There is also now a new easy way to register and pay!<br /></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-18483054141056860842023-12-04T16:22:00.000-06:002023-12-04T16:22:20.965-06:00New Birchleggings Club Fire Pit at the Mosquito Brook Warming Hut<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNU6K4pPvGDbmAVKdpQ9DD3L0iP3gOs464sJYVUuN4MQd-fbTzz_thuG3W8xGOP821ihi5pt21VpUsUrus1Iz3o3JRCLfc-g3Mu2M0UwBNvMBoslODwGedg0aI-iDTvWtNshS9GsQ0vsPu64b-x-ajv7GQJeQGNG_0Q_XrgGF8SUcYfJICElMXW2eLDTb/s640/BirchleggingsClubFirePit.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNU6K4pPvGDbmAVKdpQ9DD3L0iP3gOs464sJYVUuN4MQd-fbTzz_thuG3W8xGOP821ihi5pt21VpUsUrus1Iz3o3JRCLfc-g3Mu2M0UwBNvMBoslODwGedg0aI-iDTvWtNshS9GsQ0vsPu64b-x-ajv7GQJeQGNG_0Q_XrgGF8SUcYfJICElMXW2eLDTb/s320/BirchleggingsClubFirePit.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>A big thanks to Birchleggings Club Board Member, Gus Virkus, who donated a Fire Pit at the Mosquito Brook Warming Hut!<p></p><p>Gus <span style="color: black;">set the wheels in motion when he first became a Birchlegger, and it has taken two years to come to fruition. The new Fire Pit will stay at Mosquito Brook, and it can be used by anyone. Hopefully it will provide some comfort to volunteers during the variety of area races that come by the warming hut.<br /></span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Thanks, Gus! <br /></span></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-4571409992996740992023-10-15T15:05:00.001-05:002023-10-15T15:05:33.136-05:00Birchleggings Club Annual Meeting - September 22, 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht27-5xGAkGSQsqLDZr2Yy9_AwM1vPUMg7D0he1IZ6nvg_vo9s5CFp9HHSL5lkLdIYIfuzIuT72QK-8B6iPl2ULuaJ68iL0Htg12EaUbaKp6pZcYSsNpj0JRL4Du3YRAe25Ux_oAojSsswcmzkln89r0g8J9pW6jqyB4DAx804Y2aqo5Pp9cvSOdoOSAX0/s1711/BirchleggingsAnnualMeeting230922002.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1711" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht27-5xGAkGSQsqLDZr2Yy9_AwM1vPUMg7D0he1IZ6nvg_vo9s5CFp9HHSL5lkLdIYIfuzIuT72QK-8B6iPl2ULuaJ68iL0Htg12EaUbaKp6pZcYSsNpj0JRL4Du3YRAe25Ux_oAojSsswcmzkln89r0g8J9pW6jqyB4DAx804Y2aqo5Pp9cvSOdoOSAX0/s320/BirchleggingsAnnualMeeting230922002.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>The Birchleggings Club Annual Meeting was held on September 22, 2023, at the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at the Highway OO Trailhead on the Birkie Trail.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">In attendance at the 2023 Birchleggings meeting at the OO trail lodge were
the honorable BLC founder John Kotar (and 2<sup>nd</sup> BLC member after Dave
Landgren) and American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) CEO/Director Ben Popp.
During the meeting, we learned that Ben has skied 19 Birkebeiners. However,
due to his responsibilities as the CEO for the ABSF over the past decade, he has
not been able to slip away from his job to complete his 20<sup>th</sup> race.
The 2024 -50<sup>th</sup> Birkebeiner offers a unique opportunity for Ben to
ski his 20<sup>th</sup> Birkie in the “Open Track” race on Wednesday, February
22, 2023, in the company of Ernie St. Germaine. A goal might be for individuals
to sponsor Ben & Ernie for $1 per kilometer each, such that $100 would be raised
for the two of them for completing the race. Our goal would be to raise > $10,000
for these two legendary skiers coming down Main Street to wild, raucous cheers on
Wednesday, February 21, 2024!</span></p>
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Retail Manager) will serve as the liaison between the ABSF and the BLC. She
will enhance and strengthen the essential relationship between the BLC and ABSF.<span> </span><span> </span>At
present, the BLC lacks visibility and does not have a prominent link on the
ABSF Birkie website. This is something that hopefully can be reviewed and
addressed in the near future. We continue to lobby for a non-voting seat on the
ABSF board. The BLC Bylaws are currently under revision and review.</span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">BLC MEMBERSHIP: There are 314 (~16%) of the eligible 2,000
twenty-year Birkie skiers who are currently paid members of the Birchleggings
Club. Increasing the percentage of BLC members can significantly enhance
financial stability and provide creative new input to the organization.<span> </span>Ways to generate new membership, particularly
in the 40-50 year-old age group, were discussed.<span>
</span>A telephone survey/solicitation of ~100 BLC eligible skiers was
completed with encouraging results. The opportunity to promote lifetime
memberships can provide additional upfront funds for the organization. For reference, of the 11,010 skiers who have registered
for the 2024 Birke Races (Birkie/Korte/PH/OT), 1,357 (12.3%) have joined the
ABSF. </span></p>
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annual meeting. <span> </span>These are David Rhude, Jim
Haubrich and Gus Virkus. They will be introduced at the October BLC Board
meeting.<span> </span>Brian Fitzgerald has
volunteered to serve as an unofficial “liaison” to the ABSF for the
Birchleggings Club. He lives in the Hayward area and can access and assist with
such matters. </span><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">DEI & GENDER EQUITY: <span> </span>We continue to honor DEI and hope to expand racial
& gender diversity by supporting participation in “Silent Sports” and recruiting
eligible 20-year skiers to join the Birchleggings Club.</span></p>
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Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-9433921712011019212023-09-16T11:10:00.000-05:002023-09-16T11:10:51.946-05:00New Birkie Homecoming Bell Installed by the Birchleggings Club!<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPBTEC2wbVHihylXcR8jfcmkf9Gs4jRGx8Tb5jc32NhPH68KszOoied0aEEK5N62tZ6tKCS-kuqgnjCAxuYpWYufu9vEr6QxfGtOcImiJatK52SqGmCL8EpO-Iarw9o1pFJq-URpumD3DIuITvPHTq96EFsFh0e6tGzdSbUVACwd9c6tjPSvYqmTQlqX9/s1280/Completed%20Bell%20&%20Plaque%20-%209.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPPBTEC2wbVHihylXcR8jfcmkf9Gs4jRGx8Tb5jc32NhPH68KszOoied0aEEK5N62tZ6tKCS-kuqgnjCAxuYpWYufu9vEr6QxfGtOcImiJatK52SqGmCL8EpO-Iarw9o1pFJq-URpumD3DIuITvPHTq96EFsFh0e6tGzdSbUVACwd9c6tjPSvYqmTQlqX9/s320/Completed%20Bell%20&%20Plaque%20-%209.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A new bell, called the Homecoming Bell, was installed near the Mosquito Brook Warming Hut this month by the Birchleggings Club to alert skiers that there are 14 kilometers to go before the finish in Hayward. The bell was donated by Marva Saha and family, who used the bell to summon home their children. It was located near Lake Hayward, close to the finish of the race.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Below is a note from the Birchleggings Club Homecoming Bell Project Planner and Coordinator, James Tenorio.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">A<b> big “Thank You”</b> goes out to our hard-working crew that installed the Homecoming Bell at Mosquito Brook on Monday! They included Bob Britz, Steve Carmazon, Rick Enz, Connie Meek, and Scott Smith.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We also had some spontaneous help from a passing pair of female Birkie Trail hikers at the crucial moment of lifting the <i>215-pound</i> post and bell into its concrete forming tube.</span><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hWliPFXXGrov57YCoNUIg866I7ZgsjEmRQP0wJ3kRU2iUpo64y8HPKz-ro1gI_9vOu98Lc_t118c0Qtm_-8r9zGsMXohWQ2XQfF_MsFpskuqlvzuSYTq_4wOiOBkWYpmpu_Gr09JEcAGenJzZfyTm38YTQBTXauhYwdnOkX_UxRKqQOmtHNeF4W7n1-N/s1280/Homecoming%20Bell%20Installation%20-%207.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5hWliPFXXGrov57YCoNUIg866I7ZgsjEmRQP0wJ3kRU2iUpo64y8HPKz-ro1gI_9vOu98Lc_t118c0Qtm_-8r9zGsMXohWQ2XQfF_MsFpskuqlvzuSYTq_4wOiOBkWYpmpu_Gr09JEcAGenJzZfyTm38YTQBTXauhYwdnOkX_UxRKqQOmtHNeF4W7n1-N/s320/Homecoming%20Bell%20Installation%20-%207.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Special thanks are heart fully given to the Birkie Trail Crew for boring the four-foot deep hole for us. It would have been a <i>nearly-impossible </i>task for this bunch of old Birchleggings Club veterans to dig it by hand ourselves! <span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Honorable mention goes to the last Ice </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Age Glacier for depositing <b>hundreds</b> of various-sized rocks into the site of the post hole. Many of those rocks now decorate the base of the post.</span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6jbcTfb3OuzprSE26LxRFpt0okEiCrP5OyjOtawhRFMvfuYPUfBaWhOnaR1AxhiW43Q5ch2lEWlpMK2NGWzScCy7p3XVxKVmsJcNSAdDCoU_fqX3lPdAnIV4-vD-6AIGHTgiiiEcyfG6SB79VIAukywj3ixkagrlT50E80YJWlGUJRs-RWUrg8yoVSaK/s1280/Completed%20Bell%20&%20Plaque%20-%2011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir6jbcTfb3OuzprSE26LxRFpt0okEiCrP5OyjOtawhRFMvfuYPUfBaWhOnaR1AxhiW43Q5ch2lEWlpMK2NGWzScCy7p3XVxKVmsJcNSAdDCoU_fqX3lPdAnIV4-vD-6AIGHTgiiiEcyfG6SB79VIAukywj3ixkagrlT50E80YJWlGUJRs-RWUrg8yoVSaK/s320/Completed%20Bell%20&%20Plaque%20-%2011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">We once again say, <b><i>thank you</i></b> to Marva Sahs and her family for bringing the idea and the bell to the club. Their generosity will ring on for generations!</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">JT</span><span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Project Planner and Coordinator</span></span></p><p><br /><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); color: #fefefe; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14pt;"> </span></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-65333932157554757582023-08-09T07:53:00.004-05:002023-08-09T07:54:42.156-05:00Press Conference Video of the Electric Snowmobile Pick-up in Rutland, Vermont.<p> Watch the Press Conference Video of the Tiaga Electric Snowmobile Pickup on August 8, 2023 by the Birchleggings Club in Rutland, Vermont!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmericanBirkebeiner/videos/3183666601938778/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-IOS_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=2Rb1fB" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="441" data-original-width="787" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi5-PlHhz4ZttpC4H05a83QSy8Hr3mC2LvGl-0TOYSRm7SlYrpuXM9xerLKXa4Mf3UswKMoqzqezHZP-gG4DDZFU1WRcBOULniCJOpA3yiAXUGvqmeW0hf39cZuvAO_uyaPzm9kYVlRJT7iqbxjiHWtCkNKD_UfXs7OHACBNXylpysdglAdXHMZAOGb3-2/w640-h358/Screenshot%202023-08-09%20at%2007.48.44.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-29533916864453782362023-08-08T17:14:00.000-05:002023-08-08T17:14:02.389-05:00Electric Snowmobile to Lead American Birkebeiner in 2024!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KlChyduugdfjAv2vO93COOHeLIXxsMO9C-FYLImVhz4Gg0swUZceBldk1F34cmnKudmpKro0FuqAuxS8Twprdtf8XPlJ8QapzmdPwK8vxUt4wm-gzGuTZ-512Qt7BhvFErOIrGyK9MG4Ps8PMk_mZb5m2McnAYfSaeBiZzJ_AzD_V08LbxwCF1Tv8tuj/s600/BirchleggingsEmblemPurple.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_KlChyduugdfjAv2vO93COOHeLIXxsMO9C-FYLImVhz4Gg0swUZceBldk1F34cmnKudmpKro0FuqAuxS8Twprdtf8XPlJ8QapzmdPwK8vxUt4wm-gzGuTZ-512Qt7BhvFErOIrGyK9MG4Ps8PMk_mZb5m2McnAYfSaeBiZzJ_AzD_V08LbxwCF1Tv8tuj/w200-h200/BirchleggingsEmblemPurple.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEll2XHCKoaqamVAam-AgEvvOqsBkRmc2E-JgyyQb-t8h5EkobrEtDAgFhMCChwkX8Ix_Y3xDamgRzcxXz8JHJpVgX0ORmv4jW_yUZiC5b4PPT4Iuim625CacM57ddPwRuUPqgoGNxrhlw0b3NheZCIsfDYSgMkzs9KwxHOFUvM7GT3tCuw8jY2la3uRd/s396/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%2008.26.54.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="396" data-original-width="318" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNEll2XHCKoaqamVAam-AgEvvOqsBkRmc2E-JgyyQb-t8h5EkobrEtDAgFhMCChwkX8Ix_Y3xDamgRzcxXz8JHJpVgX0ORmv4jW_yUZiC5b4PPT4Iuim625CacM57ddPwRuUPqgoGNxrhlw0b3NheZCIsfDYSgMkzs9KwxHOFUvM7GT3tCuw8jY2la3uRd/w161-h200/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%2008.26.54.png" width="161" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-612c36d4-7fff-c2d2-0ec1-45955d013f00" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-612c36d4-7fff-c2d2-0ec1-45955d013f00" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-612c36d4-7fff-c2d2-0ec1-45955d013f00" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-612c36d4-7fff-c2d2-0ec1-45955d013f00" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-612c36d4-7fff-c2d2-0ec1-45955d013f00" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN">PRESS RELEASE</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Electric
Snowmobile to Lead American Birkebeiner in 2024</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Hayward, Wis.
(August 2, 2023)</span></b><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"> </span><span lang="EN">– <span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">The Birchleggings Club of the American
Birkebeiner has generously donated a Taiga Nomad electric snowmobile to the
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF/Birkie). The snowmobile will be used
to film the live stream of their flagship event, the American Birkebeiner, and
to conduct regular trail maintenance on over 100 km of ski trails. The
Birchleggings Club is a non-profit organization, and close partner of ABSF,
whose members have completed 20 or more American Birkebeiners in their ski
career. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">On Tuesday, August 8, 2023, members of </span><span lang="EN" style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">the Birchleggings Club
traveled from northern Wisconsin to <span style="color: #202124;">Central Vermont
Motorcycles in Rutland, Vt. to pick up the Taiga Nomad. </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333;">Taiga, a Canadian company, has taken a novel
engineering approach to pave the way for electric technology. Their vision is
to completely transform the power sports sector by introducing groundbreaking
electric off-road vehicles, ensuring sustainability without compromising on
performance. This vision is in alignment not only with goals of the Birchleggings
Club but with the Birkie Green initiative that has taken on by the ABSF in
recent years.</span><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">One of the drivers arriving to pick up the machine is Paul
Thompson, president of the Birchleggings Club. Thompson organized the
fund-raising efforts and purchase of the machine in support of the ABSF’s
Birkie Green initiative.<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">“Like many snow
sports industries, the Birkie is not immune to the effects of warmer winters.
In 2017 they had to cancel the event due to lack of snow – the second time in
less than 20 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acknowledging its
own carbon footprint, ABSF is moving towards being a good environmental steward
and in support of their efforts, our Birchleggings Club organized a fundraiser
selling shopping bags made from recycled race bibs,”</span></i><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"> said Thompson. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“In addition to removing race bibs from the
waste stream, we raised enough money to purchase and donate the Taiga Nomad
snowmobile in commemoration of ABSF’s 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary”.</i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 54.0pt; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Their efforts got a boost from </span><span lang="EN" style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Olympic cross-country skiing gold
medalist, World Champion, and Board Member of </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN">Protect Our Winters</span></i><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"> Jessie Diggins, who
trains at Stratton Mountain, VT. Diggins offered to lend her support by
autographing multiple recycled bibs that were auctioned off at different Birkie
and Birchlegging Club events. When asked about her reasons for supporting the
ski industry going green, she said,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;">“In preparing for the
first cross country World Cup to be held in the US in over 20 years, the Taiga
Nomad snowmobile can send a message to the ski world that we need to cut our carbon
emissions as quickly as possible.” </span></i><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">In addition to serving as President of the Birchleggings
Club, Paul Thompson, is an active member of the environmental advocacy group</span><span lang="EN"><a href="https://citizensclimatelobby.org/"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">
</span></a><a href="https://citizensclimatelobby.org/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">Citizens’ Climate Lobby</span></i></b></a><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"> (CCL), and has seen
the effects of shrinking snowpack and warmer winters on his favorite sport,
cross country skiing. He believes the shift to an all-electric snowmobile for
covering the Birkie and performing trail maintenance is a clear signal of
growing awareness by the skiing and snowmobile industry. It signals the
recognition of the damage being done from a warming climate on peoples’ health,
winter sports, and the Earth.</span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">“The urgency of
rising temperatures and CO2 levels and the need for systemic solutions are the
reasons I work with Citizens’ Climate Lobby. In addition to switching consumers
to electric alternatives, we lobby for Federal legislation that will drop CO2 levels
quickly, using a market-driven, bi-partisan solution. Last month over 1,000 CCL
members met with their respective members of congress in D.C. to advocate for
action on climate change.</span><span lang="EN" style="background: #FAFAFA; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext;"> We want to do our part so the Birkie and other
beloved winter sports can survive the next 50 years and provide the fun and
competition we have enjoyed for generations of skiers to come,” Thompson said.</span><span lang="EN" style="background: #FAFAFA;"></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Each February, ABSF hosts the largest cross-country ski
race in North America, the American Birkebeiner, a 50-55 kilometer ski race
that starts in Cable, Wis. and finishes on snow-covered Main Street in downtown
Hayward, Wis. Throughout the week, over 12,000 skiers participate in a variety
of ski events, from kids races and skijoring events, to the culmination of
events with the ski marathon. In 2024, the organization will celebrate the 50<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the event. The introduction of the first electric snowmobile to
their fleet is one way the organization hopes to do their part to secure the
future of the race. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Ben Popp, ABSF Executive Director, said, “We’re excited
and grateful to the Birchleggings Club for making an electric snowmobile a
reality for our organization. We are constantly evaluating how we can reduce
our carbon footprint, and access to electric off-road vehicles will contribute
significantly to this effort.” ABSF has multiple solar arrays on its
properties, in addition to two EV charging stations. Their newest development,
Mt. Telemark Village, in Cable, Wis. will also boast a solar array capable of
powering the entire property, including charging stations. “We are taking the
necessary steps to ensure that future generations will be able to experience
the life-changing power of connecting with each other in nature. We acknowledge
the need to evolve as an organization to make this a reality and we are
committed to continuing our Birkie Green initiatives to reduce our carbon
emissions, increase our reliance on renewable energy, and construct sustainable
structures.” </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">The Birchleggings Club and American Birkebeiner Ski
Foundation are proud to continue their longstanding tradition of partnering to
ensure the future of the American Birkebeiner. Learn more about their
respective organizations online at </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://www.birchleggings.com"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">www.birchleggings.com</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"> and </span><a href="http://www.birkie.com"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">www.birkie.com</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14XBPagVPcK4KA_QKHQ6-LrAdWuCnGJ8C/view?usp=drive_link" id="docs-internal-guid-80af3ac3-7fff-a89e-523e-f516010447a2" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: #fafafa; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 521px; overflow: hidden; width: 521px;"><img height="521" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/WqYuY84OsLKtCGyMlKi15EtesTtfw1kPCaZgQ2v7EJBzSS6zX7JVYQnvibV4NaOmSfZlMPFTe-QnEet1t3Cm7BaehEQj7aSTa-CIGJqiaAeD0y1dhO6jzX6IN5aWpmsUOm3ge-y-kha12cUP8ZBG_gI" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="521" /></span></span></a></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Elite women’s skiers depart from the start of the 2023
American Birkebeiner behind a gas-fueled snowmobile, which will be replaced by
the Taiga Nomad in 2024.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN" style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;">Photo credit: © American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation® </span></p>
<h3 style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><a name="_97kyibd1x9gv"></a><span lang="EN">Media contacts:</span></h3>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN">Blair Flickinger<br />
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Marketing Director<br />
<a href="mailto:blair.flickinger@birkie.com"><span style="color: #1155cc;">blair.flickinger@birkie.com</span></a>
<br />
(715) 575-1168</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN">Paul Thompson<br />
Birchleggings Club, President<br />
<a href="mailto:paul@coolplanetmn.org"><span style="color: #1155cc;">paul@coolplanetmn.org</span></a>
</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 12.0pt;"><span lang="EN">Suzannah Ciernia<br />
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Co-Leader<br />
<a href="mailto:syciernia@gmail.com"><span style="color: #1155cc;">syciernia@gmail.com</span></a><br />
507-301-8388<span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-highlight: white;"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2X7ofoohVPNfSThFDKXEny97Luu-DPqWdGbDzJ2ATXKzYBNsdnwvCZvseBpvdQ2x_E-pqnp7YmJ_SqfR1jVYKD5wG411GRIfvZ74Y_KkJ5IAdC0AEYQ_e87OuNmgqcaFikwaOdZXYMRK3OfLZjotyfbtmkGSFSZ_puqqWeblnqjPDXCJHaTp4zvWzeYe/s576/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%2008.25.47.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="106" data-original-width="576" height="59" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2X7ofoohVPNfSThFDKXEny97Luu-DPqWdGbDzJ2ATXKzYBNsdnwvCZvseBpvdQ2x_E-pqnp7YmJ_SqfR1jVYKD5wG411GRIfvZ74Y_KkJ5IAdC0AEYQ_e87OuNmgqcaFikwaOdZXYMRK3OfLZjotyfbtmkGSFSZ_puqqWeblnqjPDXCJHaTp4zvWzeYe/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-04%20at%2008.25.47.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /> </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>For Immediate Release </b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b><br /></b></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Suzannah Ciernia <br />
Citizens’ Climate Lobby Co-Leader <br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">syciernia@gmail.com; 507-301-8388</span></div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Judy Davis <br />
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, VT State Coordinator<br />
</span><a href="mailto:davisjud@gmail.com"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">davisjud@gmail.com</span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">;
857-209-6494</span></p>
</div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">When:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Tuesday, August 8, 2023 10am EST</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Where:</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Central Vermont Motorcycles, <span style="background: white; color: #202124;">360 West St, Rutland, VT</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What:</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> First Electric Snowmobile for Use at Birkebeiner Ski Race</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The </span><a href="https://www.birkie.com/"><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">American Birkebeiner Ski
Foundation</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> (ABSF) hosts the largest
cross-country ski race in North America every February in Wisconsin and will celebrate
its 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary this winter. With top-notch skiers coming from
every state and around the globe, the ‘Birkie’ is considered one of the more
difficult marathon races in the world. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">On Tuesday,
August 8 a </span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;">team from the Midwest </span><span style="background: white; color: #202124;">will
arrive at Central Vermont Motorcycles in Rutland, Vermont to pick up the <u>first
electric snowmobile to be used for filming the iconic race</u>: a Taiga Nomad.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: #333333; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Segoe UI";">Taiga, a Canadian company, has taken a completely novel
engineering approach to pave the way for electric technology. Their vision is
to completely transform the powersports sector by introducing groundbreaking
electric off-road vehicles, ensuring sustainability without compromising on
performance. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One of the drivers arriving to pick
up the machine is Paul Thompson, President of the Birchleggings Club, an elite
group of skiers who’ve completed at least 20 ‘Birkies’. Thompson organized the
fund-raising and purchase of the machine in support of the ABSF’s Birkie Green
initiative.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“Like many snow sports industries,
the ‘Birkie’ is not immune to the effects of warmer winters and in 2017 had to
cancel the event due to lack of snow – the second time in less than 20 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Acknowledging its own carbon footprint, ABSF
is moving towards being a good environmental steward and in support of their
efforts, our Birchleggings Club organized a fund-raiser selling shopping bags
made from recycled racer’s bibs,”</span></i><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> said
Thompson. <i>“In addition to removing those used bibs from the waste stream, we
raised enough money to purchase and donate the Taiga Nomad snowmobile in
commemoration of ABSF’s 50<sup>th</sup> anniversary”.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><i> </i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Their
efforts got a boost from </span><span style="background: white; color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Olympic cross-country skiing gold medalist, World Champion, and Board
Member of </span><i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: text1;">Protect Our Winters</span></i><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> Jessie Diggins, who trains at Strafford Mountain, Vermont.
Diggins offered to lend her support by donating autographed bibs for auction.
When asked about her reasons for supporting the ski industry going green, she
said, </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-themecolor: text1;">“In
preparing for the first cross-country World Cup to be held in the US in over 20
years, the Taiga Nomad snowmobile can send a message to the ski world that we
need to cut our carbon emissions as quickly as possible”. </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><i><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">In addition to serving as President
of the Birchleggings Club, Paul Thompson, is an active member of the environmental
advocacy group </span><a href="https://citizensclimatelobby.org/"><b><i><span style="background: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Citizens’ Climate Lobby</span></i></b></a><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> (CCL),
and has seen the effects of shrinking snowpack and warmer winters on his
favorite sport. He believes the shift to an all-electric snowmobile for
covering the ‘Birkie’ is a clear signal of growing awareness by the skiing and
snowmobile industry of the damage from a warming climate on peoples’ health,
winter sports, and the Earth.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> </span><i><span style="background: white; color: #202124; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">“The urgency of rising temperatures
and CO2 levels and the need for a systemic solution are the reasons I work with
Citizens’ Climate Lobby. In addition to switching consumers to electric
alternatives, we lobby for Federal legislation that will drop CO2 levels
quickly, using a market-driven, bi-partisan solution. Last month, over 1,000 CCL
members met with our Members of Congress in DC to advocate for action on
climate change.</span><span style="background: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"> We want to do our part so the Birkie and other beloved winter sports
can survive the next 50 years and provide the fun and competition we have
enjoyed for generations of skiers to come”.</span></i></p>
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Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-31257844184390843742023-05-08T12:36:00.002-05:002023-05-08T12:42:09.426-05:00The Birchleggings Club Has Raised Money for the Purchase of a Taiga Electric NOMAD Snowmobile for the American Birkebeiner!<div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRR9TkKjLGI_tkdM7hTvonJCy-zUigAKDNjpfyMuP1X2BjzkUuTzaiFh1Ti2x6b5QYw6eBF4baUwOdxfqSaHeGKiX5aAO2Zr329snRYx4SV381x5qWV_g-HfgBjfFUDjNIalhlQD8cS2miOwGbdOod8uWB_LNaViNIDsjdw6mJUbkBcQLG-61f75s1g/s900/Nomad-Coming%20in%202024%20w-logos.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRR9TkKjLGI_tkdM7hTvonJCy-zUigAKDNjpfyMuP1X2BjzkUuTzaiFh1Ti2x6b5QYw6eBF4baUwOdxfqSaHeGKiX5aAO2Zr329snRYx4SV381x5qWV_g-HfgBjfFUDjNIalhlQD8cS2miOwGbdOod8uWB_LNaViNIDsjdw6mJUbkBcQLG-61f75s1g/s320/Nomad-Coming%20in%202024%20w-logos.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">What began as a waste reduction project to convert over stocked Birkie race bibs into reusable shopping bags (<a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/2023/01/birchleggings-club-birkie-bib-bag.html" target="_blank">Birkie Bib Bags</a>) has taken on a life of its own!<br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">The BLC (Birchleggings Club) is thrilled to announce that the club has raised over $25,000 to purchase the performance edition of the all <a href="https://www.taigamotors.com/products/nomad" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Electric NOMAD Utility Snowmobile</a> from <a href="https://www.taigamotors.com/" style="color: black;" target="_blank">Taiga Motors in Montreal, Canada</a>. As far as we know, Taiga is the only company manufacturing EV Snowmobiles and Jet Skis. The BLC is waiting to hear from Taiga that their machine is ready to pick up this Spring/ Summer in Rutland VT, currently the only Taiga service center in the lower 48 states. BLC President Paul Thompson and Board member Ralph Bovard will drive to Montreal to meet with Taiga staff with the intention to invite and confirm Taiga’s attendance at the Birkie Expo at Birkie 50 in February 2024. Then drive to Rutland to pick up our Nomad and deliver to Jim Sokup, ABSF Facilities Manager and his trail team at ABSF. The Nomad will come with a level 1 and level 2 charger that will allow a fast charge of only 3 hours for a complete charge.</span></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyCy2xDRCfxE-sXJbvc8-qHvGQVy6gIgiiWVl16ZK4NGUE4xmXhi4T0-BUSHW_eSmRmCs_VPqHYTI-r0r4XGhEbOfZQ-Sl1NgsfMovTCgydHHu8xY8AgJXvh9JVqX45ZxazbfW-pnFJH0v24D-e4vei_6Tkv9m1bzDs7h9dBI1MXB52_CexCpGS9BPaA/s1280/BirkieBibBags.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyCy2xDRCfxE-sXJbvc8-qHvGQVy6gIgiiWVl16ZK4NGUE4xmXhi4T0-BUSHW_eSmRmCs_VPqHYTI-r0r4XGhEbOfZQ-Sl1NgsfMovTCgydHHu8xY8AgJXvh9JVqX45ZxazbfW-pnFJH0v24D-e4vei_6Tkv9m1bzDs7h9dBI1MXB52_CexCpGS9BPaA/s320/BirkieBibBags.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">The fundraising campaign was given a boost when Olympian and Minnesota native Jessie Diggins endorsed the project and the idea of filming the lead group of racers without leaving a trail of gas emissions to ski through. Jessie donated 4 of her World Cup autographed race bibs and one autographed Birkie Bib to be auctioned off at Birkie #49 last February. The 5 bibs raised more than $3000 and helped to generate more contributions before, during and after the Birkie. The BLC has an agreement with the ABSF to loan the Nomad to the Loppet Foundation for the <a href="https://loppetcup.com/" style="color: black;">Loppet World Cup</a> the week before Birkie 50 where Jessie and other World Cup skiers will be racing.</span><p></p></div><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: small;">Attached are photos of the lucky Birkie skiers who won the autographed bibs from Jessie Diggins at Birkie 49. They are Joe Luedtke, Ryan Burke, Kevin Schoessow, Steve Weiss and Steve Poulin from SWIX. Steve is not pictured.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">When asked about the significance of this project by the BLC, President Paul Thompson replied: “As Birchleggers, we are committed to keeping the legacy and traditions of the Birkie strong and healthy. This can only happen with a healthy winter season with abundant snow. The ABSF has shown a strong commitment to Birkie Green and moving the ABSF towards being a good environmental steward. We want to do our part and lead our favorite event into the next 50 years for generations of skiers to come.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/donations.html" target="_blank">Donations</a> are being received by the Birchleggings Club for the purchase of a second NOMAD for Birkie 50!</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/donations.html" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="137" data-original-width="196" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg87VSp5hNil0O2-iNLiGnUxigOwr_8Fsr0J85kN_rcRLvE2KysCkzHgjePzux-PlT9KzOiJoINpsCunv3xv5VjiO0pAF0UVzawxgHXneoZRW1VWAjb9eRr05jsKAS2dH03oQY84sbmSZXZiQucA7DfGieE03mJukBHL11ySNOJLkkJn9GlIE2Z2OzBXg/s1600/Donate.png" width="196" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGJQYCQyRTgSO1SlN1nTcJYzw9pfPDqvIGwT7zDal42VmmFFVp-Jr_gIliypzGC9Ll_1t7DcIxdh67dAcI6eOTDDQI2vT-syySm6CgKwjN8jYQCYdejMSCKxjjASixQ5pTBjMo8CPzs7_e21Oz67PcE9pyNskQDFG5hfQEy9kYPYBNowAxFGp60ap73A/s1280/Joe%20Luedtke.jpeg" style="clear: left; 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word-spacing: 0px;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /> <br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyRgLHJXkydNKoaIhTaDf2Nceq04pE2eplN_Hbyou9GXJ-24Otv3wHwITD8NcSfG9bu4_ryDlh7tg5O4IhazLiPnfNnMiBBjqTlj_mjRlIM4545DXB4CVM7dqN9UeTzev7bk5NKzvkyaPMED71wI63qF_4jTUsYz-PKyv-TkQiPGH05_3N7ON8Zky-0g/s1280/Ryan%20Burke.jpeg" style="clear: left; 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word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaRQyYpAkz3T-A6_CClXunahR8Mc190H_3kzyXDeBDeG1G40O0-vCAzqhXsi6LimfGdTr4R_Nv-eAz2E6hlQZWyVol_1j8dxwuE9UYdHd75BpBstf3IfKeEGeAdxLPudJEKPcv-tZ-AVPJuLb5DJXVZpQBAv-4pxr0Y8B0ZBOHDdT6JF67LHKe68RDg/s1280/Kevin%20Schoessow.jpeg" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxaRQyYpAkz3T-A6_CClXunahR8Mc190H_3kzyXDeBDeG1G40O0-vCAzqhXsi6LimfGdTr4R_Nv-eAz2E6hlQZWyVol_1j8dxwuE9UYdHd75BpBstf3IfKeEGeAdxLPudJEKPcv-tZ-AVPJuLb5DJXVZpQBAv-4pxr0Y8B0ZBOHDdT6JF67LHKe68RDg/s320/Kevin%20Schoessow.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Kevin Schoessow</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Helvetica; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><br /></div><script src="moz-extension://2717de9c-c32f-4bc0-a649-c39ff0c5209a/injectedPasswordless.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-37322332057086179952023-04-13T09:17:00.000-05:002023-04-13T09:17:35.311-05:00Birchleggings Club 2023 Awards Breakfast Wrap-Up<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvGqoUIHiNmNmpZzbApG-J212hEoHX2OFVqOTOegJt8q9YVW2MNAmYzU9Q1bA1KJoeEmV5wl9yRNWNSGU0JzRY0kF525HqvCnfpJyHi3OcdSV4XNPltVRFco-txP1SNJx9rYzcznyH5BsaGGOob67WEahj9HlI-giN1fRCKSf7HCaUWEBRKKcF9tmhA/s4032/Birchleggings230226001.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2590" data-original-width="4032" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvGqoUIHiNmNmpZzbApG-J212hEoHX2OFVqOTOegJt8q9YVW2MNAmYzU9Q1bA1KJoeEmV5wl9yRNWNSGU0JzRY0kF525HqvCnfpJyHi3OcdSV4XNPltVRFco-txP1SNJx9rYzcznyH5BsaGGOob67WEahj9HlI-giN1fRCKSf7HCaUWEBRKKcF9tmhA/s320/Birchleggings230226001.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The annual Birchleggings Club Awards Breakfast took place on
February 26, 2023, the day after the 49<sup>th</sup> Annual American
Birkebeiner. Approximately 100 persons attended. The event was open to
Birchleggings Club members, new and veteran Birchleggers, all skiers and their
families. The Hayward Steakhouse and Lodge once again provided an excellent
breakfast buffet.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">As folks arrived and purchased their breakfast tickets,
Birchleggers also were able to renew their Birchleggings Club memberships.
Bidding also </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNrIoEPD2urrsYV6M_zD53xPLny5_E1O_vyvWi-u-3d_j6a90jfYJazwB5aQguHRcee30S-UFvsQYy_jIgUH60Lq0ooxTYngDt8o1jD_xk2CU1SUlzUr3SkW8PmdM10_eEF9dge141HaysBi-2FywkY_leoNDYOPvn-13qzfFpnWk-Rl85A7kLOGC7w/s3985/Birchleggings230226002.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2988" data-original-width="3985" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNNrIoEPD2urrsYV6M_zD53xPLny5_E1O_vyvWi-u-3d_j6a90jfYJazwB5aQguHRcee30S-UFvsQYy_jIgUH60Lq0ooxTYngDt8o1jD_xk2CU1SUlzUr3SkW8PmdM10_eEF9dge141HaysBi-2FywkY_leoNDYOPvn-13qzfFpnWk-Rl85A7kLOGC7w/s320/Birchleggings230226002.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">opened in a silent auction for a framed </span><span style="font-size: small;">and autographed World Cup
race bib worn and signed by Jessie Diggins. The bib was from her third-place
finish in the 10 km Freestyle event at Falun, Sweden in 2019. A second bib on
the auction block, also autographed by Jessie, was a 2020 Birkie classic-skier
wave-5 race bib. </span><p></p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paul Thompson, Birchleggings Club President, opened the program
as people finished their breakfasts. He welcomed everyone and gave special
general recognition to new 20, 30, and 40-year Birchleggers. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCkRF2QSntyHXAysLFLtKlCmjCwsdKWsNpJnlevutvbpSwHHr9oF4RTZah2WzBkOnuOj2tLdfXauKeNkTU_RUHeEqEKEtL5c_hpzr0CY6nTJj-BOGovI6AVkvDIBKKyxeX7gIBv_inlMz2fWeQ1wID0uAASpoPbo8De75Sjw5TrvH9obYg8-W_sT2qQ/s1280/Birchleggings230226013.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHCkRF2QSntyHXAysLFLtKlCmjCwsdKWsNpJnlevutvbpSwHHr9oF4RTZah2WzBkOnuOj2tLdfXauKeNkTU_RUHeEqEKEtL5c_hpzr0CY6nTJj-BOGovI6AVkvDIBKKyxeX7gIBv_inlMz2fWeQ1wID0uAASpoPbo8De75Sjw5TrvH9obYg8-W_sT2qQ/s320/Birchleggings230226013.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Dave Balsiger, Birchleggings Club Treasurer, continued the
tradition of performing his song, <i>Birkebeiner Morning</i>. Even though many
of us have seen changes in the Birkie events, the racecourse, skiing
techniques, the weather on race day, and our own results on the trail, Dave’s
song still rings true. Everyone enjoyed it.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">A wrap-up summary of Birke 2023 was given by Ben Popp,
Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF). The race
went smoothly, and he thanked the hundreds of volunteers that make it happen.
He gave a quick summary of the progress being made at Telemark </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIGrXOuS4tIacJFMi1OAubu9lJcdL4UNk7NMYyyLY5pZ8wYgxShWLRXcD9RYeUF7nlKhlAfbuNdSViNlxwpLq7G2w6_WgC2sAI7Z5y6m_ZIIGbCXPIaHscvzFEClzpm2DBGp9DFkW_wNPT4wl-XjF9JSDMr99CKXoqOar6oDNBkkea4m1dTs8Hard-Q/s3066/Birchleggings230226005.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3066" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyIGrXOuS4tIacJFMi1OAubu9lJcdL4UNk7NMYyyLY5pZ8wYgxShWLRXcD9RYeUF7nlKhlAfbuNdSViNlxwpLq7G2w6_WgC2sAI7Z5y6m_ZIIGbCXPIaHscvzFEClzpm2DBGp9DFkW_wNPT4wl-XjF9JSDMr99CKXoqOar6oDNBkkea4m1dTs8Hard-Q/s320/Birchleggings230226005.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">Village. Multiple
projects are underway. Some have been completed, some are in progress.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The annual Tony Wise Spirit Award was presented by Steve
Carmazon and Dave Balsiger to two families of bridge builders, figuratively and
literally. Recipients Judy and Jay Hoeschler were the force behind the
installation of the Key Log Bridge over the highway at OO. Award winners <span style="color: black;">Don and Heidi Becker, & Family have been active in
guiding the race as ABSF board members and Birchleggings Club board members.
Their law firm has been a past major-sponsor of the race. They made the Becker
Law Link Bridge over Highway 77 possible. Steve Carmazon gave an excellent
presentation to the recipients, and each of the award winners gave a warm,
heartfelt speech as they thanked the crowd for their awards. A full summary of
the Tony Wise Spirit Award presentation for 2023 can be seen here on our
website.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J7wI0YLiYzEH7BcpgkPvZ1eiOhxqMCWrO6oitLt8DpbCWs2PuZf9Zz3xMgW0gKomU-YdONKZUpgfYa3stxuBasxNAl40Xyzevt2N_vh52ld2yhNYkA5h6uMux0nYQmyhuiIXFkr00j8kXeS2UoyqVkkAzvrxACAxsx-6AZyQAve0Eg2KP9xeRmgPug/s6048/Birchleggings230226030.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7J7wI0YLiYzEH7BcpgkPvZ1eiOhxqMCWrO6oitLt8DpbCWs2PuZf9Zz3xMgW0gKomU-YdONKZUpgfYa3stxuBasxNAl40Xyzevt2N_vh52ld2yhNYkA5h6uMux0nYQmyhuiIXFkr00j8kXeS2UoyqVkkAzvrxACAxsx-6AZyQAve0Eg2KP9xeRmgPug/s320/Birchleggings230226030.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Jane DeKraay
</span><span style="color: black;">from the Loppet Foundation in Minneapolis (and
a new 20-year Birchlegger) spent a few minutes letting everyone know that COOP
FIS Cross Country World Cup race events would be held at Theodore Wirth Park in
Minneapolis from February 17-19, 2024. The events will be free and open to the
public. More information can be found at the Loppet Foundation website: </span><a href="https://loppetcup.com/">https://loppetcup.com/</a></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Paul Thompson gave a report on
Birchleggings Club activities and accomplishments. The club’s grandest effort
is an ongoing effort to raise funds to purchase two electric snowmobiles for
the ABSF. Part of the Birkie Green Initiative, the electric machines will be
used as chase vehicles for the filming of Birkebeiner women’s and men’s race
leaders. With electric snowmobiles, the lead pack will not be subjected to gas
fumes for 50 km. </span>An even greater long-term benefit will be the use of the
machines by the ABSF trail crew and winter-event staff for years to come. A
lower carbon footprint from the electric snowmobiles will assist the ABSF in
achieving its goals for Birkie Green.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqxnJbnMa_BZxMA7Odp3qeC5QRUI698R6-mgl4HcuS4-xD56kk7wyiHyZrsOkpPhWcwTIWr5qcJ_vLnHK6BwoD3e9lVwo8BnYl75kQ386BYsc2EZ1DoXYUOZluKIDCuQofwvQFgyuJWjcsxktk2ugo5V8nsAn5i49KK0kcB_b1OOSL4UzzrpOgDsgNg/s3721/Birchleggings230226010.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3721" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqxnJbnMa_BZxMA7Odp3qeC5QRUI698R6-mgl4HcuS4-xD56kk7wyiHyZrsOkpPhWcwTIWr5qcJ_vLnHK6BwoD3e9lVwo8BnYl75kQ386BYsc2EZ1DoXYUOZluKIDCuQofwvQFgyuJWjcsxktk2ugo5V8nsAn5i49KK0kcB_b1OOSL4UzzrpOgDsgNg/s320/Birchleggings230226010.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">The highlight of the fundraising during Birkie Week 2023 was
the auction of five framed race bibs, all autographed by Jessie Diggins. Two
bibs were silently auctioned at the Birkie Expo, one at the Birkie Bash, and
two at today’s Birchleggings Club Breakfast. After describing the auction
efforts, Paul Thompson opened the auction to live bidding for Jessie’s framed
World Cup race bib and the signed 2002 Birkie Classic bib. Steve Weiss was the
successful bidder for Jessie’s bib, and Steve Poulin of Swix Sport USA won the
2002 Birkie Classic bib. Paul had six additional unframed autographed Birkie
bibs that he quickly auctioned to four lucky breakfast attendees. Three of the
unframed bibs were signed by Jessie Diggins and three were signed by Ben Popp.
The bib auctions raised in total over $4000 during Birkie weekend and put the
fundraising drive over the top for the purchase of the first snowmobile for
filming the women’s race. Efforts will continue in 2023 for the men’s
machine.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgQtQMLFphZXYQQ1SXWy12K4wxRGgARqaqxNTndTY5vkfq5QKOnsHmDsEqJRratuuNkrbNsIzKigj20BaRjZeCg2MZc90OClUTX6pUzbIcupa-vHpxQEmd2C2UN_iwQOmrYyLvr9Vb9KWvIiSIhX3YsZ4HYy4NvYF8uxiqB1c_nWa_5N1FetWETJFbA/s6048/Birchleggings230226023.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOgQtQMLFphZXYQQ1SXWy12K4wxRGgARqaqxNTndTY5vkfq5QKOnsHmDsEqJRratuuNkrbNsIzKigj20BaRjZeCg2MZc90OClUTX6pUzbIcupa-vHpxQEmd2C2UN_iwQOmrYyLvr9Vb9KWvIiSIhX3YsZ4HYy4NvYF8uxiqB1c_nWa_5N1FetWETJFbA/s320/Birchleggings230226023.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">The program culminated with the presentation of 20, 30, and
40-year Birchlegger individual awards. The new Birchleggers and Uberleggers
received their recognition plaques from Birchleggings Club president Paul
Thompson to the applause of the crowd.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to Birchleggings Board Member, James Tonorio for this wrap-up and to Kelly O'Day and Edward Eroe for the photographs.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88jYKlhL8MN_7C8F20QP1DdE09yTsHRGQgpugRKC1lL_cN_7uS4VPMD2VhZnylPIbZGon4QkJkGT5jHz8BW29p4EbM2YlcAT4iYPPMgZSqCbgaZ66c7sZXizN-CV7pOETT9YZWabajvMrLBt7_-qnEkJxkGCoEd9uN5QJT65i5pXKEp1CCR0UmIYedw/s6048/Birchleggings230226039.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh88jYKlhL8MN_7C8F20QP1DdE09yTsHRGQgpugRKC1lL_cN_7uS4VPMD2VhZnylPIbZGon4QkJkGT5jHz8BW29p4EbM2YlcAT4iYPPMgZSqCbgaZ66c7sZXizN-CV7pOETT9YZWabajvMrLBt7_-qnEkJxkGCoEd9uN5QJT65i5pXKEp1CCR0UmIYedw/s320/Birchleggings230226039.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">We look forward to the next Birchleggings Club awards
breakfast on February 25, 2024. Your Birchleggings Club Board of Directors.</span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
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<p><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">The Tony Wise Birkie Spirit Award is given for
outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the American
Birkebeiner, and the sport of cross-country skiing.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;"></span></p>
<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-family: inherit; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;">
</span><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-family: inherit; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;">Birchleggings Club Board Members, Steve Carmazon
and Dave Balsiger, gave out the awards at the Birchleggings Awards Breakfast on
February 26, 2023. These are Steve’s words from the ceremony.</span><span style="color: black; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 1.5pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-themecolor: dark1; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align: center; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound: simple; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash: solid; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth: 0pt; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join: round; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap: flat; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit: 0%; mso-style-textoutline-type: none; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;">Twice, in 2010, and 2020 we have given this award
to two different recipients, and we are going to honor two different couples
today, and, as you will soon see, both have much in common with Tony.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><span style="color: black; mso-effects-shadow-align: topleft; mso-effects-shadow-alpha: 40.0%; mso-effects-shadow-angledirection: 2700000; mso-effects-shadow-anglekx: 0; mso-effects-shadow-angleky: 0; mso-effects-shadow-color: black; mso-effects-shadow-dpidistance: 1.5pt; mso-effects-shadow-dpiradius: 3.0pt; mso-effects-shadow-pctsx: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-pctsy: 100.0%; mso-effects-shadow-themecolor: dark1; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-align: center; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-compound: simple; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dash: solid; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-dpiwidth: 0pt; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-join: round; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-linecap: flat; mso-style-textoutline-outlinestyle-pctmiterlimit: 0%; mso-style-textoutline-type: none; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrIydlGaB-CNwjDhOUZfmylgkSMDxn6Yu-nvegKblrSZwRVw7xo_uBUE7tS8y2NaLViftSPhRlZMykiRVZQdjhzmkJSB4Kpf73rpA_wRXSBhbIQAQv1DK_koywHEpRVwynI9ezOJEQj8QonfuPneI_ez3M2K2X644NtW_Gfs-Pkqiej4c4q_ExC9swA/s6048/Birchleggings230226043.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhrIydlGaB-CNwjDhOUZfmylgkSMDxn6Yu-nvegKblrSZwRVw7xo_uBUE7tS8y2NaLViftSPhRlZMykiRVZQdjhzmkJSB4Kpf73rpA_wRXSBhbIQAQv1DK_koywHEpRVwynI9ezOJEQj8QonfuPneI_ez3M2K2X644NtW_Gfs-Pkqiej4c4q_ExC9swA/s320/Birchleggings230226043.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul and Steve with Jay & Judy Hoeschler<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Many of the past recipients of this award have
been Birchleggers, or, in the first case today, related to Birchleggers. They
made giant contributions to improve the infrastructure of the Birkie trail,
coming forward to do so, of their own initiative, demonstrating leadership,
giving of their time, talent, and treasure, and in this case, to build the
tangible things we see, use, and benefit from.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I would like to take this opportunity to thank
all my fellow Birchleggers, (you know who you are) who’ve likewise contributed
of your, time, talent, and treasure, to build the tangible and intangible
things that make this event and trail, the success that it is!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Besides starting Telemark ski area in 1947,
building a lodge, founding the American Birkebeiner, and the Worldloppet, being
a two term Mayor of Hayward and founding the Sawyer County Historical Society,
Tony Wise also had a thing for bridges, the first International Bridge was at
Telemark, Circa 1974, some of us here remember skiing across it, before
finishing the early Birkie Races. If you’ll excuse the Pun, the American
Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) wisely honored Tony’s Legacy, in 2015, with
the International Bridge over Highway 63.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Tony also showed his interest in history, by
founding Historyland, and in 1960, honored this areas' legacy of the timber
industry, by starting the World Lumberjack Championships.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">One of the sports in those championships is Log
Rolling.</span> Our first recipients today started a company called Key Log
Rolling, making plastic logs, that, when filled with water, simulate a real
log, to practice the sport of log rolling.<span class="apple-converted-space"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">They took the initiative to sponsor the first
permanent bridge on the Birkie course at County Road OO, installed in 2018,
making that road crossing much safer.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span>For
this, we profusely thank Judy and Jay Hoeschler!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYlX-3LX8_oI_m1QMv6mHObzmSDPa5eSgCyo_Ta14drl17dAhRZpWyPkrd7oYGYIyYUpQmJzWI28GqBGRJOVqc0C7zSuAe7eXaYdHmm4qr2bRi6k8_l0rkQdOymM0OFEm1822AfL_4nbw1UOiFPM1siBJ8JW9zLJeut7rNxB3C7le2cldx7yruhU_jA/s6048/Birchleggings230226029.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4024" data-original-width="6048" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYlX-3LX8_oI_m1QMv6mHObzmSDPa5eSgCyo_Ta14drl17dAhRZpWyPkrd7oYGYIyYUpQmJzWI28GqBGRJOVqc0C7zSuAe7eXaYdHmm4qr2bRi6k8_l0rkQdOymM0OFEm1822AfL_4nbw1UOiFPM1siBJ8JW9zLJeut7rNxB3C7le2cldx7yruhU_jA/s320/Birchleggings230226029.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave with Heidi & Don Becker<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The second of our recipients this morning, are
both Birchleggers, and, like Tony, have a thing for bridges.</span> Their last
name should be familiar to most Birchleggers, as their law firm sponsored the
Birkie for at least one year, with the law firm's name was on our race bibs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">One half of this dynamic duo is one of only two
people to have been at one time both on the ABSF Board and a member of the
Birchleggings Club Board.</span> The Bridge bearing their name, was installed
over Highway 77, on October 28th, 2020, and was dedicated on August 14, 2021.
Several of our board members attended that dedication.<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;"> Both the Birchleggings Club, and several well-known
Birchlegger families also donated to help pay for it.</span></span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;">
</span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Dave Balsiger announced that Don and Heidi
Becker, & Family, as the second recipients of the 2023 Tony Wise Birkie
Spirit Award.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">See the Tony Wise Spirit Award page for a
listing of all the award recipients.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">A special thanks to Kelly O'Day for the photographs. </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></span></p><p></p><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); float: none; font-variant-caps: normal; text-align: start; word-spacing: 0px;">
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{page:WordSection1;}</style>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-60057630917783544152023-02-15T13:25:00.003-06:002023-02-15T13:36:43.491-06:00Birchleggings Club Annual Awards Breakfast 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4c4me3FB9eGe8HY4dtXBjvK3rwyBfB4c95eYv1pXNdAPl7_KRxuo_FktlQ0nKYXz_HAyWotkJFtGhzzg5KWRg2VAIa015400Vjwn4lXktcszivHEkIGpvZHrRocNh6AsKJ3Xi3on9Gir8zaIBNN_GpxmoBNSu6WehdOXGSAMyjnZ5TMpy3pZH38xFw/s3264/Birchleggings170226001.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz4c4me3FB9eGe8HY4dtXBjvK3rwyBfB4c95eYv1pXNdAPl7_KRxuo_FktlQ0nKYXz_HAyWotkJFtGhzzg5KWRg2VAIa015400Vjwn4lXktcszivHEkIGpvZHrRocNh6AsKJ3Xi3on9Gir8zaIBNN_GpxmoBNSu6WehdOXGSAMyjnZ5TMpy3pZH38xFw/s320/Birchleggings170226001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">The Annual Awards Breakfast is Back for 2023!</span></b></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: left;"><p>
<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;">We cordially invite you to join us at the Birchleggers Club Breakfast on Sunday, Feburary 26, 2023. </span><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: #141413; font-size: small;">The event
will be held from 09:00 -11:00 AM </span><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;">at the <b>Steakhouse and Lodge</b>, off of Highway 27 in Hayward. </span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: left;"><p><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;">New 20, 30, and 40
year Birkie skiers will be recognized and presented with their Birchleggers
awards. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New 20 year Birchleggers will receive a free breakfast, compliments of
the Birchleggings Club!</b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: left;"><p><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Note: </b>If you cannot make the breakfast, awards can be picked up at the Birkie Store in the Celebration Zone after the Birkie Race on February 25, 2023.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;">Ben Popp, Executive Director of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, will be providing an update on the Birkie. This
year's recipients of the Tony Wise Spirit of the Birkie Award will be honored, and we will be having a <b><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/auctions.html" target="_blank">Live Auction</a></b> for an autographed Jessie Diggins World Cup Bib!</span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; margin: 6pt 0in; text-align: left;"><p><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: small;">Guests are welcome! No reservations are required. Breakfast tickets are
sold at the door and the cost is $16. Come hang out with fellow skiers.
Skiers are encouraged to wear their Birchleggers bib! You can also donate your bib to our <b><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/2023/01/birchleggings-club-birkie-bib-bag.html" target="_blank">Birkie Bib Bags Fundraising Project</a></b>.</span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span><a href="https://www.steakhouseandlodge.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="121" data-original-width="286" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47KobuA2OF8n4ceXVXiJCJ_9Rs1mfUclo0kbReBQl7SS2xWYtxULXtdWnBl-KpBKDAmVXoE0uFQk0c4RlxCVIDmdurv6XmBey3-W0S5n6azErwiUBi_B-yIODrD0I6Ml4_YI2bBhOu9cGpt1TV-RerhV8bOgXCkDPb4bJ2Sgv1iXtqRF27o_UA8oltw/s1600/SteakhouseLodge.jpg" width="286" /></a></span></span></div><span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span><br />The address, telephone number, GPS Coordinates, and website of The Steakhouse & Lodge are:</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: left;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Steakhouse and
Lodge</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">15860 T Bone Lane</div><div class="font_7" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">Hayward, WI 54843</div><div class="font_7" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: normal; text-align: left;">715-934-4411</div><div style="text-align: left;">GPS:46.002568, -91.486723</div><div style="text-align: left;">Website: <a href="https://www.steakhouseandlodge.com">https://www.steakhouseandlodge.com</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">What we do:</span></b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif"><span> </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">The Birchleggings Club Inc. supports the
American Birkebeiner in various ways. We recognize and present awards to the
20, 30 and 40 year skiers at our annual Birchlegger Sunday breakfast. The Tony
Wise Award, which is given in recognition of significant contribution to the
growth and success of the Birkebeiner, is presented annually by the
Birchleggings Club. In our most major effort, the club funded the Birchleggings
warming hut at Mosquito Brook on the Birkie trail. The Birchleggings Club
played a significant role in the funding of the Tony Wise Museum of the
American Birkebeiner. </span></span></div></div><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span face=""arial" , sans-serif"></span></b></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span face=""arial" , sans-serif"></span></b></span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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recently, the club contributed to the funding of the Becker Law Link and
installed the Birchleggings Bell on the Birkebeiner trail. The Birchleggings
Club has contributed to the Capital Campaign for Mt. Telemark Conservancy and
Telemark Village by purchasing one acre of conservancy land. </span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif" style="background: rgb(250, 250, 250); color: #444444;">In preparation for
the 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of the Birkie in 2024, the BLC is raising
funds to purchase a Taiga “Nomad” Electric Snowmobile to donate to ABSF for
trail use and filming the lead groups during the women’s and men’s Birkie
without filling the trail with fuel emissions</span></span></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">What else we do</span></b><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">:<span> </span>To promote participation by youth in skiing
and healthy lifestyle activities, the Birchleggings Club helps to provide </span><span face=""Arial",sans-serif">Korteloppet entry-fee scholarships for high school skier
athletes through the Wisconsin Nordic Network. The club also contributes to the
“Nordic Rocks for Schools” program of the Central Cross-Country Ski Association
(CXC). This program assists schools in obtaining Nordic ski equipment for their
physical education classes.</span></span></p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 6pt; text-align: left;"><p>
<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Birchleggings Hut:</b><span face=""arial" , sans-serif"> The
Birchleggings Club is the sponsor of the Mosquito Brook hut. Stop by
the Mosquito Brook Hut to be warmed by the fire and view the vintage ski
pictures, Birkie posters, and old skis. </span></span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Birchleggings Club ® Membership: </b><span face=""arial" , sans-serif">Birchleggers
Member Dues - Now is the time to pay your annual Birchleggers dues.
Dues are $35. Dues-paying members are eligible for gear discounts at
several ski retailers, and are also eligible to run as or vote for the
Birchleggers Board of Directors. For convenience (and some savings),
dues can be paid for multiple years: See more info at our
<b><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/membership.html" target="_blank">Membership Page</a></b> on the Bichleggings Website. </span></span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;">Good luck in this year's 2023 Birkie!</span></p></div><span style="font-size: small;">
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<span face=""arial" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><span>The Birchleggings Club </span></span></p></div>
Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-50039018467977796982023-01-13T22:20:00.006-06:002023-02-14T13:10:58.060-06:00Jessie Diggins Autographed Bibs To Be Auctioned During Birkie Week<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times;">Birkie Green</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">The Birchleggings Club (BLC)
is embarking on a major effort to support the Birkie Green initiative to reduce
waste and carbon emissions for American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF)
operations. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">In preparation for the 50<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary of the Birkie in 2024, the BLC is raising funds to purchase a Taiga
“Nomad” Electric Snowmobile to donate to ABSF for trail use and filming the
lead groups during the women’s and men’s Birkie without filling the trail with fuel
emissions. See photo below.<br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgO32rSYx9JPHBHn3OCYAPDiQOBdHuJ7oAPjikPq0t9aII2Bq002JrqPsMAxtt6n4Zw7XqaQ2ekjWbRZR5jON9h-pm4f7e83LRWDzIowSbdHQi__ezIwXmWWquZovNUXg4ZZVOEdkkeEChwZen3tgYeErkx1zB2Bs38Sj-fhKtzCyCgJIv3dLKXma-w/s660/Jessie%20in%20Seefeld-January%202018.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgO32rSYx9JPHBHn3OCYAPDiQOBdHuJ7oAPjikPq0t9aII2Bq002JrqPsMAxtt6n4Zw7XqaQ2ekjWbRZR5jON9h-pm4f7e83LRWDzIowSbdHQi__ezIwXmWWquZovNUXg4ZZVOEdkkeEChwZen3tgYeErkx1zB2Bs38Sj-fhKtzCyCgJIv3dLKXma-w/s320/Jessie%20in%20Seefeld-January%202018.jpg" width="213" /></a></b></div><b>Testimonial from Jessie
Diggins, Olympic X-C Skiing Top Medalist for the USA</b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-right: 54pt; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“As an athlete, following a gas-powered vehicle filming the
lead pack is harmful to both my lungs and to the planet. I highly encourage EV
snow machines to be used at race venues whenever possible to reduce the
breathing issues for the athletes and to cut down emissions.”</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times;"> <br />Jessie Diggins, X-C Ski
Legend</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Jessie Diggins is the USA’s
most-decorated world-class cross-country skier of all time. She is the first US
Nordic racer ever to win an Olympic gold medal, obtained in the team sprint
with Kikkan Randall, at PyeongChang in 2018. She won individual silver and
bronze medals at Beijing in 2022. Her FIS Nordic World Ski Championship record
includes four medals from 2013 to 2017. Jessie was the first American to take
the top spot in the women’s overall standings of the FIS Cross-Country World Cup
for the 2020-21 season. She took top honors in the 2008 and 2009 Kortelopet
skate races. The Kortelopet wins and coming from her home in Afton, Minnesota
make her accomplishments even more heartwarming for Birkie enthusiasts.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnEktWX76TYIohZNQBnzClVKgQOQqdBiDAVPF9svONb-9ruY2sgMfzSsAfT7Uv3xs_p0D2IPXAfFLHlcjhu5Q65WE774fKji9G4roEHpr_1W8z3ZTAytLdP4aLWj-LIR5pFN8WyOm_zctlxaFKYrul_5tfSHOpVZDDHIJWnhzwwQuNoIZQPBeMjiG8Q/s648/JessieBib-Storlien.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="605" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtnEktWX76TYIohZNQBnzClVKgQOQqdBiDAVPF9svONb-9ruY2sgMfzSsAfT7Uv3xs_p0D2IPXAfFLHlcjhu5Q65WE774fKji9G4roEHpr_1W8z3ZTAytLdP4aLWj-LIR5pFN8WyOm_zctlxaFKYrul_5tfSHOpVZDDHIJWnhzwwQuNoIZQPBeMjiG8Q/w187-h200/JessieBib-Storlien.jpg" width="187" /></a></b></div><b>One (or more) of
Jessie’s Race Bibs Could Be Yours</b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: yellow; color: red; font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-highlight: yellow;"></span><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jessie Diggins has autographed and
donated a few of her World Cup bibs and a Birkie Bib to the BLC to help raise
funds for the electric snowmobile. These one-of-a-kind, and frankly, historic,
bibs will be auctioned for sale during Birkie Week #49. Proceeds will be used
toward purchase of the Taiga <i>Nomad</i> Electric Snowmobile by the BLC to be
given to ABSF.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC12XS-uRfEnaijz7vq50dhtyQrEss2wremhq0-MEPxmiiT2g2t0g1NASmlFrR0XZKSeuxBRfGC4huDSvW4ep5KjPSVAfKFPN9aLpItxoXmotp1vrWo6PlTWHtXDTQPztmz9zdllmrfXpi-XgFgFsK4bMkVev9Wm8I-edQqH6x-KI8lEOF_t5ocR8djQ/s648/JessieBib-Seefeld.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="509" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC12XS-uRfEnaijz7vq50dhtyQrEss2wremhq0-MEPxmiiT2g2t0g1NASmlFrR0XZKSeuxBRfGC4huDSvW4ep5KjPSVAfKFPN9aLpItxoXmotp1vrWo6PlTWHtXDTQPztmz9zdllmrfXpi-XgFgFsK4bMkVev9Wm8I-edQqH6x-KI8lEOF_t5ocR8djQ/w157-h200/JessieBib-Seefeld.jpg" width="157" /></a></b></div><b>Auction Schedule</b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Live auction: </span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Birkie Bash</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thursday, February 23, 2023, 5:30 pm</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Steakhouse & Lodge, Hayward, WI</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG-rewXJbj0FwOUye-XMSjLpFnbsM-2ArnCmfxu87y8gKXwLx4xEwjh6Pjt4-nwTgBFrM_R9st46jNKTQr5DhxbbAaDFr2HXePIF5YStGPXuhb2gnejE4INLmpsocKDi8KU2ZAmZpqc8jYvIn_-XKI2wQb4B8ZiKox8TaD3JFm2ptvlT2F4Ff1Hn1LA/s642/JessieBib-Obos.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="642" data-original-width="560" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiG-rewXJbj0FwOUye-XMSjLpFnbsM-2ArnCmfxu87y8gKXwLx4xEwjh6Pjt4-nwTgBFrM_R9st46jNKTQr5DhxbbAaDFr2HXePIF5YStGPXuhb2gnejE4INLmpsocKDi8KU2ZAmZpqc8jYvIn_-XKI2wQb4B8ZiKox8TaD3JFm2ptvlT2F4Ff1Hn1LA/w174-h200/JessieBib-Obos.jpg" width="174" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times;">Silent Auction:</span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Birchleggings Club Booth at
the Birkie Expo - Hayward High School<br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Birkie Green Booth at the
Birkie Expo</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Thursday, February 23 & Friday, February 24, 2023</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Birchleggings Club Annual
Breakfast</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">Sunday, February 26, 2023, 9:00
am</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Steakhouse & Lodge, Hayward, WI</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If
you prefer just making a monetary <b>donation</b> in support of the Taiga
Nomad Electric Snowmobile project, please go to the Birchleggings Club,
Inc. <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/donations.html" target="_blank">Donation Page</a>.</span></p><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">The Birchleggings Club (BLC)
is embarking on a major effort to support the Birkie Green initiative to reduce
waste and carbon emissions for American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF)
operations. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">In preparation for the 50<sup>th</sup>
Anniversary of the Birkie in 2024, the BLC is raising funds to purchase a Taiga
“Nomad” Electric Snowmobile to donate to ABSF for trail use and filming the
lead groups during the women’s and men’s Birkie without filling the trail with fuel
emissions. <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupGdPkhAC2paXplMTFZYBjZz1iZS5ZJ-OR5cOlQMdPS4txkwv2z0K2PpAWUcoasZzjuIHCCz_besF9ENzShIn5XpNfyF_Ak8HFPUFOmd62ZdrDxIHfpBPONRKxvnWzwV0_4W-ejReq9Jwi4fLi5fOBKyvK1_REsogEwIws6JPDO8ySVsQDkCrLofmuA/s660/Jessie%20in%20Seefeld-January%202018.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="660" data-original-width="440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhupGdPkhAC2paXplMTFZYBjZz1iZS5ZJ-OR5cOlQMdPS4txkwv2z0K2PpAWUcoasZzjuIHCCz_besF9ENzShIn5XpNfyF_Ak8HFPUFOmd62ZdrDxIHfpBPONRKxvnWzwV0_4W-ejReq9Jwi4fLi5fOBKyvK1_REsogEwIws6JPDO8ySVsQDkCrLofmuA/s320/Jessie%20in%20Seefeld-January%202018.jpg" width="213" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-size: small;">Testimonial from Jessie
Diggins, Olympic X-C Skiing Top Medalist for the USA</span></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 54.0pt; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 54pt 0cm 36pt; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "As an athlete, following a gas-powered vehicle filming the
lead pack is harmful to both my lungs and to the planet. I highly encourage EV
snow machines to be used at race venues whenever possible to reduce the
breathing issues for the athletes and to cut down emissions."</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-family: Times;">Birkie Bib Bag Project</span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">A simple way that nearly
anyone can support Birkie Green and the electric snowmobile purchase is through
the Birkie Bib Bag (BBB) project. Used Birkie race bibs from 2013 or later are being
collected and converted into re-usable shopping bags. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: yellow; color: red; font-family: Helvetica; mso-highlight: yellow;"><br /></span><span style="color: red; font-family: Helvetica;"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;">These bags are strong,
lightweight, and much more compact than traditional re-useable bags. Proceeds
from the sales of these BBB’s will support Birkie Green initiatives, promote
the Birkebeiner all year long while you are shopping, and… used bibs will be
kept out of the landfill!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha612d-YYjtWooDjByA4AnJvns9DCpdZEozoOrb0ZB2ve_gk7Byc-aJPFazx5E3_mEaLxHSkcy3yO-vx3y5AwJq4lCMXmmIMPug3CekfiqLkQJJwIsjos_S0Y8FyCJ4b5BqIHG4uLreUZf3QsVJVSynXfn3AuFgb-5RGSn28kuTJB4-bX0fqk2l2YH-Q/s675/BagsIntoCarTrunk.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha612d-YYjtWooDjByA4AnJvns9DCpdZEozoOrb0ZB2ve_gk7Byc-aJPFazx5E3_mEaLxHSkcy3yO-vx3y5AwJq4lCMXmmIMPug3CekfiqLkQJJwIsjos_S0Y8FyCJ4b5BqIHG4uLreUZf3QsVJVSynXfn3AuFgb-5RGSn28kuTJB4-bX0fqk2l2YH-Q/s320/BagsIntoCarTrunk.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><span style="font-size: small;">How to Participate</span></b><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Purchase a Birkie Bib Bag:</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bib Bags will be available for purchase
at the Birchleggings Club booth and the Birkie Green booth during the Birkie
Expo on Thursday and Friday of race week. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bags will also be available at the BLC Annual
Awards Breakfast on Sunday morning after the Birkie.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can also purchase bibs right now for
$20, (shipping included) by contacting:</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jim Tenorio at </span><a href="mailto:tenorioj@uwstout.edu"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">tenorioj@uwstout.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> or Paul Thompson at </span><a href="mailto:paul@coolplanetmn.org"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">paul@coolplanetmn.org</span></a><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Donate your used bib(s) for us to
re-sell:</span></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bibs (from Birkie/Korte races 2013 or
later) can be dropped off at the Birkie office in Hayward, WI, or can be sent to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Paul Thompson, President</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Birchleggings Club</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">4244 Crocker Ave.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Edina, MN 55416</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you prefer just making a monetary <b>donation</b> in support of the Taiga Nomad Electric Snowmobile project, please go to the Birchleggings Club, Inc. <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/donations.html" target="_blank">Donation Page</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpCQV75WhNtSJd0VXjHIYzt-aBd-xDoxsEgyvPNMiPBe6NxQ8RLsvC5Vk97leuUFPUToqXJcpV5Q78Via6il3MOWS2IQja3W17Jze3XuDBytbGZEHukQ9Rh9kyo_G2mIKyO9qMz8L7mSs5zSinQzjE2MwEjXzAx_AcCPpBeYWuBeS95ddy5RCMcRVXQ/s900/BagsFlat&Filled.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpCQV75WhNtSJd0VXjHIYzt-aBd-xDoxsEgyvPNMiPBe6NxQ8RLsvC5Vk97leuUFPUToqXJcpV5Q78Via6il3MOWS2IQja3W17Jze3XuDBytbGZEHukQ9Rh9kyo_G2mIKyO9qMz8L7mSs5zSinQzjE2MwEjXzAx_AcCPpBeYWuBeS95ddy5RCMcRVXQ/s320/BagsFlat&Filled.jpg" width="320" /></a></u></div><u>Have your own bib(s) made into a bag(s) for you to keep:</u><span style="font-family: Times; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> If you would like your used bib(s) to
be made into a BBB and returned to you, send your bib(s) to Paul Thompson at
the address above along with a check, payable to <i>Birchleggings Club</i>, for
$20 for <i>each</i> bib and your return address. No charge for return postage
to you!</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><style>@font-face
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{margin-bottom:0cm;}</style></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-79130923593071124662022-10-16T09:20:00.000-05:002022-10-16T09:20:28.641-05:00Birchleggings Club Annual Meeting and Fall Board Meeting Wrap-Up
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK17MOVFbkVCy_cblb9YpLhfMs395F-qHVnWrIpRL5gh1R6tD4IGfOPu8qhA5AKhAgvawBMqBkVub6H_fQR_ADpZ3TJXsxTkdkcr94DYNWr-wavqZIKaI9YK84NS4VHzp31zIS0BbISPfHdhgNM-huJE7AaaofkL48gOaoGsI7jR0PVIH_-66cuIab4A/s1280/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923010.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK17MOVFbkVCy_cblb9YpLhfMs395F-qHVnWrIpRL5gh1R6tD4IGfOPu8qhA5AKhAgvawBMqBkVub6H_fQR_ADpZ3TJXsxTkdkcr94DYNWr-wavqZIKaI9YK84NS4VHzp31zIS0BbISPfHdhgNM-huJE7AaaofkL48gOaoGsI7jR0PVIH_-66cuIab4A/s320/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923010.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>The Birchleggings Club Annual
Meeting and Fall Board Meeting was held on September 23, 2022, from
03:00-06:00pm at the Mosquito Brook Hut on the American Birkebeiner Trail. See link to YouTube Video below.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>In attendance were six of the
nine board members, Andrew Wall the Development Director of the American
Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) and ABSF Board member Sue Scheer our grill
master for our picnic, and seven new Birchleggers and spouses.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Reports were made from our three
working groups: Membership, Fundraising and Birkie Green, along with our
Treasures report and plans for our activities at the Birkie Trail Run the next
day and the upcoming American Birkebeiner 49<sup>th</sup> Ski Race in February
2023.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrbLJLPXiHrCzZrKTfArCk8qerdm4QZJCJZCS_p0LrNfAphfoaPjfTxPmIpqF_Q_SFUFkZv-koWb5kI4wwRs2u_FkX7YeA8xlt3q2Z_CSRSnyOLnDZzKTld6mcdm8C_Rr59mVQNq2kLz5KT7DDk43o-DRkaso-km_dqcHv_yUeGi-8xDMg8TpOJJu2Q/s1280/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923011.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNrbLJLPXiHrCzZrKTfArCk8qerdm4QZJCJZCS_p0LrNfAphfoaPjfTxPmIpqF_Q_SFUFkZv-koWb5kI4wwRs2u_FkX7YeA8xlt3q2Z_CSRSnyOLnDZzKTld6mcdm8C_Rr59mVQNq2kLz5KT7DDk43o-DRkaso-km_dqcHv_yUeGi-8xDMg8TpOJJu2Q/s320/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923011.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Highlights from the meeting
include Birchleggings Club Vice President, Bob Britz explaining the benefits of
the “Birkie Bucks” Discount card that will be distributed to paid members and
others at the price of $20, a real steal for a card worth upwards of $500.</span></span></div><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Steve Carmazon, our Membership
Chair and a 46-year Birkie finisher, encouraged all Birchleggers to consider
being an active member and visit our website using the handy QR code shown
here.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Birkie Green continues to be
a core principle of the ABSF and the Birchleggings Club is supporting the
efforts to drive sustainability in four areas:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>1.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span>Waste Reduction
and the introduction of composting.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>2.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span>Electrifying
tools and machinery.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>3.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span>Offsetting the
Birkie’s carbon production using local offsets when possible.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span>4.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-language-override: normal; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span>Committing to
sustainably sourced swag whenever possible.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><span> </span></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WYsDt7BrGLs_DhEFn1LnBMFSob5mOrUqvD7Zczb9ceNoLD6Jt4gqLEMqpRcHXTT9vEDd-2ROPIGLQs0x5rruDYGKGgO0Nmg9_UxmZhO04LTfn3oGDQHFXGAV94nwBd_5ZHX45hvMYlqh9PnfTRcTn1go5nSfd-QCEeAcQLV-mJwZelxkLjC6ZFDiiQ/s1280/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923004.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4WYsDt7BrGLs_DhEFn1LnBMFSob5mOrUqvD7Zczb9ceNoLD6Jt4gqLEMqpRcHXTT9vEDd-2ROPIGLQs0x5rruDYGKGgO0Nmg9_UxmZhO04LTfn3oGDQHFXGAV94nwBd_5ZHX45hvMYlqh9PnfTRcTn1go5nSfd-QCEeAcQLV-mJwZelxkLjC6ZFDiiQ/s320/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923004.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>The Birchleggings Club supports
these efforts with a unique project called Birkie Bib Bags (BBB). The
collection of used and unused Birkie Bibs to be sewn into re-usable shopping
bags. These bags will spread the Birkie Brand while serving a practical
purpose. Bags will be sold for $10 with proceeds going to the Birkie Green Fund
to help purchase an electric snowmobile for the American Birkebeiner filming of
the lead male and female skiers.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><br /></span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Also discussed were the upcoming
events including the Birkie Trail Run, our annual participation in the Birkie
Expo, and the Birchleggings Club post Birkie Breakfast the Sunday after Birkie
Number 49.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;">
</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><br /></span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS2NESeuy32x8L8YbARX_GFFRdAEZvcuE4Jyd1pbDYD-ucXdRBVYssNevU4N1jrHmZCY1OUMV69FfuX1w2U_8fLAxKk0CHnnPf_B8nIO1_yGEM6K67IAoI1miTcH3cmBczQRX3X0D1C9KgU9_qp98JDetnPXSRA4fBg_0ecTVvkRsqvajws8UQatc6g/s4032/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923018.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPS2NESeuy32x8L8YbARX_GFFRdAEZvcuE4Jyd1pbDYD-ucXdRBVYssNevU4N1jrHmZCY1OUMV69FfuX1w2U_8fLAxKk0CHnnPf_B8nIO1_yGEM6K67IAoI1miTcH3cmBczQRX3X0D1C9KgU9_qp98JDetnPXSRA4fBg_0ecTVvkRsqvajws8UQatc6g/s320/BirchleggersAnnualMeeting220923018.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>After the meeting, we enjoyed
a zero-waste picnic and some time to socialize with ourselves and the new
members who joined our gathering with an interest in getting involved. Andrew
Wall spoke to the group about the upcoming Telemark Village, the new roller ski
trails, a possible World Cup race in 2024 for the 50<sup>th</sup> Anniversary of
the American Birkebeiner Ski Race. See YouTube Video below.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>The Birchleggings Club has
big plans for the future, and we need new members and younger members to keep
this rich “more than a purple bib” tradition alive and well.</span></span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Video of Annual Meeting: <a href="https://youtu.be/8aEHJairUl0">https://youtu.be/8aEHJairUl0</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Video of Andrew Wall Talk: <a href="https://youtu.be/ID06JzoHQco">https://youtu.be/ID06JzoHQco</a><br /></span></span></p>
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{margin-bottom:0in;}</style>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-70011354285734557282022-09-04T11:04:00.002-05:002022-09-04T11:04:45.301-05:00Birchleggings Club Summer 2022 Newsletter & Annual Meeting Update<p><b></b></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhareFk9cj9nj-qYXzhdfL4QV_0JGCpcoioXu58xkuavFulGYEE9Xag93pTHyTCzBzWY-dGXq5Sv6CGqHgp6NIz7pS2HgzcJW7mfWMlBJQM4wOFnaWPJKS4lhkfyHzdf4i0ng_yY3RDvhdQRvv_aQx9VdMVhg-wDTv7azWtN7hMNEcwcRekqsu3MEI4dw/s1223/Birchleggings%20Club%20Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1223" data-original-width="792" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhareFk9cj9nj-qYXzhdfL4QV_0JGCpcoioXu58xkuavFulGYEE9Xag93pTHyTCzBzWY-dGXq5Sv6CGqHgp6NIz7pS2HgzcJW7mfWMlBJQM4wOFnaWPJKS4lhkfyHzdf4i0ng_yY3RDvhdQRvv_aQx9VdMVhg-wDTv7azWtN7hMNEcwcRekqsu3MEI4dw/w259-h400/Birchleggings%20Club%20Poster.jpg" width="259" /></a></div>Summer 2022 Newsletter</b></span> </b></div><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> The Birchleggings Club Summer 2022 Newsletter is now available on our <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birchleggers-news.html" target="_blank">Birchleggers News Page </a>on this website and at this link: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/7072dae78e2c/birchleggers-unite-upcoming-opportunities?e=aba22f36c1" target="_blank">Summer 2022 Newsletter</a>.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Annual Meeting Update & Registration<br /></b></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The 2022 Annual Meeting of the Birchleggings Club will be held at the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mosquito+Brook+Trailhead/@46.050044,-91.4047218,217m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x52ac0559a0771f27:0x47e13789e8d33175!8m2!3d46.0497856!4d-91.4042129" target="_blank">Mosquito Brook Hut</a> on Friday, September 23, 2022, from 3:00-6:00pm. The agenda is as follows:</span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">3:00-4:30pm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Board Meeting </span>- Meet the Board Members and welcome new board members. Bring your ideas and passion for what the BLC can accomplish.</span></span> </div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">4:30- 5:00pm <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Program</span>
- guest speaker Andrew Wall, Development Director for the ABSF “The
Progress of Telemark Village and How the BLC Can Influence the Future of
the Birkie”</span></span> </div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">5:00-6:00pm Picnic - Brats, burgers, veggie burgers,
salads, and beverages. We’ll also provide the music - Ed, JT and Dave,
the jamming BLer musicians. Bring your own instrument and join in.</span></span> </div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">End
the picnic with a flying disc playshop with former Legends (70+)
Frisbee World Champion, Paul, for some non-competitive flying fun at
our favorite trail rest stop. RSVP for the Annual Meeting at this link: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birchleggings-club-annual-meeting-picnic-tickets-412131425187" target="_blank">RSVP Birchleggings Club Annual Meeting</a>.</span></span> </div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div class="last-child" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">The annual meeting coincides with the Birkie Trail Run to encourage
Birchleggers to spend the weekend running, hiking, or volunteering at
the second largest ABSF event of the year. Please RSVP, so we know how
many people to expect!</span></span></div></h2>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-58488377365729259722022-08-10T23:11:00.003-05:002022-08-10T23:11:50.981-05:00The Birchleggings Club Inc Annual Meeting and Election of Officers - September 23, 2022<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVzOTMlZbSH-Gj9SsPYzLuky8IOeLNaq7q5PZCu21x4cxdkhJjLjtOW2Rqw-bQX91gifMkQpyabmPS2GdHX_tC4Xa6Mqw36NP5yiMCITaNTkFvWoKJbXquNKZY9x025BZAH29hGsmZkhqAqeI-D52q45ytujxfjRGibodDal1L8iVe0A8pMTK-ozNzQ/s1155/Birchleggings211007003.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1155" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAVzOTMlZbSH-Gj9SsPYzLuky8IOeLNaq7q5PZCu21x4cxdkhJjLjtOW2Rqw-bQX91gifMkQpyabmPS2GdHX_tC4Xa6Mqw36NP5yiMCITaNTkFvWoKJbXquNKZY9x025BZAH29hGsmZkhqAqeI-D52q45ytujxfjRGibodDal1L8iVe0A8pMTK-ozNzQ/s320/Birchleggings211007003.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The Birchleggings Club Inc annual meeting with election of Board of Directors is scheduled for Friday, Sep 23, 2022. Time: 3:00pm, Location: Mosquito Brook Hut. All members are invited to attend.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><u>Timetable for Annual Board of Directors Election</u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Aug 19, 2022 Non-incumbent nominations for Board of Directors due (to Dave Balsiger)</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Aug 26, 2022 Ballots will be mailed / emailed to all members</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Sep 13, 2022 Deadline for returning ballots by mail / email</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> Sep 23, 2022 Birchleggings Club Inc annual meeting</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The Birchleggings Club has been incorporated as a 501(3)(c) since 2013. The club holds an annual election of Board of Directors. As per our Bylaws, Board members are elected to three-year terms, with one-third of the nine Board positions up for election each year. The Board terms of current Directors Steve Carmazon, Bob Britz, and Dave Balsiger will end this year. All three incumbent Board members are running for re-election. However, nominations of other Birchlegger members to run for our Board are welcome. We encourage nominations of other Birchlegger members. Or if you know a Birchlegger member whom you think would be an asset to our organization, encourage them to be nominated.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b>Nomination process for non-incumbent members to be elected to the Board of Directors</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><b> </b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Non-incumbent nominations for the Board of Directors can be e-mailed or mailed, but must be received by the Nominating Committee by Aug 19, 2020. The nomination must include the names of the nominee and the nominator, both must be a member, and five (5) other club members. The 5 supporting members should e-mail a note of their support to Dave Balsiger. The current list of Birchleggings Club members is posted on our website – birchleggings.com. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Send or call any questions to Dave Balsiger. <span class="MsoHyperlink"><a contenteditable="false" href="mailto:dbalsiger@aol.com" title="mailto:dbalsiger@aol.com">dbalsiger@aol.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">E-Mail the nominations to: Dave Balsiger <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="color: black;"><a contenteditable="false" href="mailto:dbalsiger@aol.com" title="mailto:dbalsiger@aol.com">dbalsiger@aol.com</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Or Mail to: Dave Balsiger 5703 Lincoln Rd, Oregon WI 53575 608-835-8410</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Ballots will be mailed / emailed to all members on Aug 26. Ballots must be returned by Sep 13.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">============================</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Note from Birchleggings Club President Paul Thompson:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">We hope all of you are having a great summer and preparing for Birkie 49. Our club is doing a lot of projects, fund-raising and planning for the upcoming Annual Meeting on Sept. 23, 3-6 pm at our Mosquito Brook Hut, and we’d like to see you there. Whether you are wanting to be a BL Board member, pay your dues or just come because you’re going to the Trail Run the following day (Sept 24), we need more engaged members. Participation is what makes the Birkie great, and our club is the heart and soul of the Birkie. You will be receiving our Summer Newsletter in August with many more details, but for now consider these 2 actions:</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">1. Attend our annual meeting 9/23 (business, program and picnic) and volunteer for the Trail Run the next day.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">2. Consider volunteering at Birkie Week 2023. For example, you might ski the Open Track event on Wednesday and then help out at the Expo and other events on your non-race day, or vice versa. Or volunteer at Wednesday’s Open Track and take a turn on your non-race day ringing our Birchlegger Bell at the trail split.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Thanks for considering being an ACTIVE Birchlegger and <span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;">congratulations</span> on reaching that lofty status.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(254, 254, 254); font-family: arial; font-size: 13.3333px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">Paul</div>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-33458886239694976282022-06-13T11:30:00.001-05:002022-06-13T11:30:36.617-05:00All Birchlegger Lists Have Been Updated!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNnfxjVqeYh37CzNDF4PUCRF4kVaGjOYaTR6CumhLpd6pvpQE0or-ZkUU4MYABdCtnzHqtMI1ggbO1L-9iUSaQ5e69lFtop6JazlIiP2Yi10olH25jADc2FZYUvH7WXxsIFMYtis2vcoGyODm44k5hEjGTYeFPD3u_Rp8cnnqD4Kg497Zlgnw9aRjQQ/s4014/Birchleggings22025008.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="4014" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNnfxjVqeYh37CzNDF4PUCRF4kVaGjOYaTR6CumhLpd6pvpQE0or-ZkUU4MYABdCtnzHqtMI1ggbO1L-9iUSaQ5e69lFtop6JazlIiP2Yi10olH25jADc2FZYUvH7WXxsIFMYtis2vcoGyODm44k5hEjGTYeFPD3u_Rp8cnnqD4Kg497Zlgnw9aRjQQ/s320/Birchleggings22025008.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>All the Birchlegger Lists have been updated, including Member List, 20-30-40 Award Skiers, Alpha Roster, Rank Roster, and Demographics!<p></p><p>Go to the <a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/membership-lists.html" target="_blank">Birchlegger Lists</a> Menu Option for all the lists.<br /></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-2439438136067043722022-02-28T13:23:00.005-06:002022-03-14T12:23:33.914-05:00American Birkebeiner 2022 - Another Great Year!<p> <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnUpCW1HoPMjeRvwxWrm2tgy_v_pmNS0xXwAiLE9zAjZEMOy9f8c-qMzTCtwZMGbYNUojtv4n95P7GnPcMjolPNDfnMrMakz7jznBoGUSN1nMp87oJPUwLKw1bEJ--irYyorm_HeP100OQYlOMZI0JMjNuFQ7HmrlNehEOroB9V8C3x4W9_NTCUgfE5A=s4014" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2365" data-original-width="4014" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnUpCW1HoPMjeRvwxWrm2tgy_v_pmNS0xXwAiLE9zAjZEMOy9f8c-qMzTCtwZMGbYNUojtv4n95P7GnPcMjolPNDfnMrMakz7jznBoGUSN1nMp87oJPUwLKw1bEJ--irYyorm_HeP100OQYlOMZI0JMjNuFQ7HmrlNehEOroB9V8C3x4W9_NTCUgfE5A=w640-h378" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birchleggings Booth - Friday, February 25, 2022<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>Another American Birkebeiner is in the books! What a great year with sunny days and excellent conditions for the new Open Track option on Wednesday, the Kortelopet on Friday, and the Birkie on Saturday. Our Birchleggings Booth was well attended, and we were able to raise lots of money and have Birchleggers sign up for committees. Thanks to all that worked shifts at the booth!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh06s_v2tcq7bwrHcW0kapG1kQJ8OOPItfOeSHvFtEj01GK_8W4L97YMJBAs7ejqZuePAYSsyKDsQJELXxGlN8Le_gU1K_0Mg4Dew7iR6EUORBWGIIZYroEO-7plOfY5Drie19xMjv_1eHZ52M96g7lzOVoovLA2stlH9qHRH_icSntgj93zhBSESVoEw=s3936" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2952" data-original-width="3936" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh06s_v2tcq7bwrHcW0kapG1kQJ8OOPItfOeSHvFtEj01GK_8W4L97YMJBAs7ejqZuePAYSsyKDsQJELXxGlN8Le_gU1K_0Mg4Dew7iR6EUORBWGIIZYroEO-7plOfY5Drie19xMjv_1eHZ52M96g7lzOVoovLA2stlH9qHRH_icSntgj93zhBSESVoEw=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steve Carmazon & Edward Eroe at the Birchleggings Booth<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Cheryl Hiltibran's quilt with the bibs from her 41 Birkie Races was the big hit and attracted a number of visitors.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGMDDe7AYnxpmTB3lcSMYwfUoMnsWhot0SAmZ04svaMG8tcwXzI4rNZYZGciwARBNKN21LAbTJtqQU5pyUrHWIDm6GGD8-fZMSZyTFVCg88Ric8hi723fsKveIt41YZODj_jkNNCpGQN7Ao0gMcM_j-UgFyjk4M_ZPYoGE0FRhCZ17UrRVtM_Qc6ArlQ=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhGMDDe7AYnxpmTB3lcSMYwfUoMnsWhot0SAmZ04svaMG8tcwXzI4rNZYZGciwARBNKN21LAbTJtqQU5pyUrHWIDm6GGD8-fZMSZyTFVCg88Ric8hi723fsKveIt41YZODj_jkNNCpGQN7Ao0gMcM_j-UgFyjk4M_ZPYoGE0FRhCZ17UrRVtM_Qc6ArlQ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul Thompson, Birchleggings President</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZEKSR0bXPkuzax3WpXSoPvdlS8qCpEylXDNyglsgfd274mY8nP6Hv15er0WNliwKOKlUxewY6igK5wQJYCpK_omzmp2c7crnnWVVB7Xv2Q3wdH1yOEz4rE5HJ-X90VUOi4wMxnuOvzvoGf-XRBgffrziAEHm-xwie0E_6qAmNihl9p_3ppGFysyUoKA=s4032" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3017" data-original-width="4032" height="299" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZEKSR0bXPkuzax3WpXSoPvdlS8qCpEylXDNyglsgfd274mY8nP6Hv15er0WNliwKOKlUxewY6igK5wQJYCpK_omzmp2c7crnnWVVB7Xv2Q3wdH1yOEz4rE5HJ-X90VUOi4wMxnuOvzvoGf-XRBgffrziAEHm-xwie0E_6qAmNihl9p_3ppGFysyUoKA=w400-h299" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul Thompson & Edward Eroe<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Paul Thompson, Mindy Ahler, and Edward Eroe went to the start on Saturday to ring the Birchleggings Club Bell, which is located where the Classic and Skate Trails split. It was very well received and a wonderful experience for skiers. We were only able to stay through Wave 2 Skate and Classic, so next year we will need to look at some shifts to cover all the waves, although getting to the bell is a bit challenging. Paul gave a nice speech about the bell, and you can watch it on the YouTube Video below. A special thanks to Dick Enz and Jim Tenorio from concept to reality on the Birchleggings Bell!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhllwJNo6c6a0SA-C-SyBuPZrPshMESvmVD3m7rcoPI8H2j7JkM9ntHqJbf4D0IclnYInB38H3Bbls-mcMUZXD3vGX4hu-zmsGsZR0BDsT2rdjzH1r3e60SBbaNOedZHKYUesA0_DLYj8UNeYQDJ_P9Q6TkmgGLQiPPYZjnMEM7FFHDDSHDFX5jnDBzhA=s3247" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3247" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhllwJNo6c6a0SA-C-SyBuPZrPshMESvmVD3m7rcoPI8H2j7JkM9ntHqJbf4D0IclnYInB38H3Bbls-mcMUZXD3vGX4hu-zmsGsZR0BDsT2rdjzH1r3e60SBbaNOedZHKYUesA0_DLYj8UNeYQDJ_P9Q6TkmgGLQiPPYZjnMEM7FFHDDSHDFX5jnDBzhA=w400-h373" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dick Enz & Jim Tenorio<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="305" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UeNazljIyFc" width="418" youtube-src-id="UeNazljIyFc"></iframe></div><p> For additional photographs from Birkie 2022, go to the Photographs Menu on this website. <br /></p><p>We hope to be back to normal next year and have our Awards Breakfast where we can all connect again!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-90631307672873993902022-02-11T10:27:00.002-06:002022-02-11T10:30:08.975-06:00December 2022 Update Letter from the President!<p><b>Download the Letter in PDF Format with Active Links:</b> <a href="http://ftp.eroe.com/birchlegger/PresidentLetterToBirchleggersFebruary2022.pdf" target="_blank">December 2022 Update Letter from the President!</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNf2RK_Ji1A1DBONOvoPErfT0hu7brLGE8s50CxC2Z2NZwTI9FXDKDoqnfg9Wz4r0hO2IEawwYxFYWVkW9LMwniT9NDZ8JgdGqN17zzfM1ELb7TKi2eVR_CDXVtMrxm_MtvaariMhSjLdmtfhyrn6JnAdrFQ9YFQe9MYVmITw1GFRW4PWfQjIjW9eCRw=s792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNf2RK_Ji1A1DBONOvoPErfT0hu7brLGE8s50CxC2Z2NZwTI9FXDKDoqnfg9Wz4r0hO2IEawwYxFYWVkW9LMwniT9NDZ8JgdGqN17zzfM1ELb7TKi2eVR_CDXVtMrxm_MtvaariMhSjLdmtfhyrn6JnAdrFQ9YFQe9MYVmITw1GFRW4PWfQjIjW9eCRw=s16000" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNf2RK_Ji1A1DBONOvoPErfT0hu7brLGE8s50CxC2Z2NZwTI9FXDKDoqnfg9Wz4r0hO2IEawwYxFYWVkW9LMwniT9NDZ8JgdGqN17zzfM1ELb7TKi2eVR_CDXVtMrxm_MtvaariMhSjLdmtfhyrn6JnAdrFQ9YFQe9MYVmITw1GFRW4PWfQjIjW9eCRw=s792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNf2RK_Ji1A1DBONOvoPErfT0hu7brLGE8s50CxC2Z2NZwTI9FXDKDoqnfg9Wz4r0hO2IEawwYxFYWVkW9LMwniT9NDZ8JgdGqN17zzfM1ELb7TKi2eVR_CDXVtMrxm_MtvaariMhSjLdmtfhyrn6JnAdrFQ9YFQe9MYVmITw1GFRW4PWfQjIjW9eCRw=s792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Hrsvo7RnAHfyfE2ByPOjac3n-Vov7DRe8q03XHSB5yVV9hWEafeEiwmHb29HLDf_paTwOSy248Dg-4oHSrJQJNy3KILQKLeUjH428fzLnaYblPCuk4Gii_W20ZdQStTpGUuMme30gs0GpJmfFTUIwSc_bEagbGAXFBzEh32qhTItn5K_2IHLZvmrzQ=s792"></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Hrsvo7RnAHfyfE2ByPOjac3n-Vov7DRe8q03XHSB5yVV9hWEafeEiwmHb29HLDf_paTwOSy248Dg-4oHSrJQJNy3KILQKLeUjH428fzLnaYblPCuk4Gii_W20ZdQStTpGUuMme30gs0GpJmfFTUIwSc_bEagbGAXFBzEh32qhTItn5K_2IHLZvmrzQ=s792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi0Hrsvo7RnAHfyfE2ByPOjac3n-Vov7DRe8q03XHSB5yVV9hWEafeEiwmHb29HLDf_paTwOSy248Dg-4oHSrJQJNy3KILQKLeUjH428fzLnaYblPCuk4Gii_W20ZdQStTpGUuMme30gs0GpJmfFTUIwSc_bEagbGAXFBzEh32qhTItn5K_2IHLZvmrzQ=s16000" /></a></div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVU4GF1U7nE7Zvg0GeGPZ2ohFEgiwJBuDd83i9LQnByfuoAIpUQXx7yF_bq_tKoLd7mw7QUcj2esh99lIGHjXWup7csc71gdWrnUP_Y7kfFQhWsUbamlpSSb0i-E5-ojQYr4JqctsQrnJ2fXHET6rqamgANOYuoo5uKsakgS7rSKQg5Y8GT0GbYP6ryw=s792" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVU4GF1U7nE7Zvg0GeGPZ2ohFEgiwJBuDd83i9LQnByfuoAIpUQXx7yF_bq_tKoLd7mw7QUcj2esh99lIGHjXWup7csc71gdWrnUP_Y7kfFQhWsUbamlpSSb0i-E5-ojQYr4JqctsQrnJ2fXHET6rqamgANOYuoo5uKsakgS7rSKQg5Y8GT0GbYP6ryw=s16000" /></a></div>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-65735963939373764092022-02-10T19:12:00.003-06:002022-02-10T19:12:56.704-06:00Birchleggings Club Supports Birkie Green!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRyYbZpAFMG9Xk1pcd0mjDipIq7AgdcVac8MbCHU4SKnurryh2jMsDi2GMLMF4wFmpjyWuf1K9lMyXDrBqkVZEkSn6g6UCmwJy498ziJ6P2JU_PY8nUCzt46S8Inhq8Fs6aoIpqn5jTzXKpenfuPOC2QrRlQRfuO1zXY1x8OlVNjRZdt0rdEdjt59fBQ=s700" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="331" data-original-width="700" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiRyYbZpAFMG9Xk1pcd0mjDipIq7AgdcVac8MbCHU4SKnurryh2jMsDi2GMLMF4wFmpjyWuf1K9lMyXDrBqkVZEkSn6g6UCmwJy498ziJ6P2JU_PY8nUCzt46S8Inhq8Fs6aoIpqn5jTzXKpenfuPOC2QrRlQRfuO1zXY1x8OlVNjRZdt0rdEdjt59fBQ=w400-h189" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">The Birchleggings Club is committed to the <a href="https://www.birkie.com/live/birkie-green/" target="_blank">Birkie Green</a>
initiative. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation community, the care
for the Birkie trail and the health of winter itself are all essential
elements of that commitment. See our Birkie Green Page on the menu or at this link:</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birkie-green.html">https://www.birchleggings.com/p/birkie-green.html</a><br /></span></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-7204535273565663532022-02-03T14:12:00.000-06:002022-02-03T14:12:23.321-06:00New Birchlegger Awards for 20, 30, and 40 Year Finishers!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGbO0np8kSyA4d2QJWhV3FP3M1o9RoBkkZ9QmdE3lbb7L1AHJhkPsnGhuL6IVxJzQQwfd4yurZmIGwcGEiKNjehoO6z2M9xavmFUgiOAv4FF3bwJ3GquIlOcUmou5mkLs0d4JjyZVs49swXPWe3A3CvfwpTt7HJ3qWh-vmkwQxBL8P0LwDpCdEyU3U2A=s1284" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="988" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGbO0np8kSyA4d2QJWhV3FP3M1o9RoBkkZ9QmdE3lbb7L1AHJhkPsnGhuL6IVxJzQQwfd4yurZmIGwcGEiKNjehoO6z2M9xavmFUgiOAv4FF3bwJ3GquIlOcUmou5mkLs0d4JjyZVs49swXPWe3A3CvfwpTt7HJ3qWh-vmkwQxBL8P0LwDpCdEyU3U2A=s320" width="246" /></a></div><br />The new Birchleggings Club Awards have been completed and will be ready for those receiving awards in 2022!<p></p><p>The new awards were requested by the board of directors. Working with Louise Droessler, Birkie Enterprises Retail Manager, the board relayed their desire for a crystal-look award that would grow progressively larger from 20 to 30 to 40 years. Louise worked with Apple Awards of Hayward and these designs were approved by the board after some input. Thanks to board member, Jim Tenorio for his assistance in coordinating these beautiful new awards. Note: Bob Bennett's name on the award was used for showing how the name plate would look<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">.</span></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962808281459204667.post-78850442876950335892022-01-31T07:53:00.002-06:002022-02-03T13:58:50.177-06:00New Birchleggings Logo and Banners!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh25CszHHKnxoBoIss5sBBDTT4L-iOH39nXHWQ9UlVBd5j6upvUNPhRkh8QhF2nvVkpIhzVmINL-b7KTVF4FRw3-cR72CpCdHmnXmRlNPBVVJ0NHvNsHPDzgBxf5J_76pdrzJwJtNCt7Ka9vM1Va0NngCyXO7_tTO8RBXTyWzcw4zvcKx8IWCa2fXi_g=s600" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjh25CszHHKnxoBoIss5sBBDTT4L-iOH39nXHWQ9UlVBd5j6upvUNPhRkh8QhF2nvVkpIhzVmINL-b7KTVF4FRw3-cR72CpCdHmnXmRlNPBVVJ0NHvNsHPDzgBxf5J_76pdrzJwJtNCt7Ka9vM1Va0NngCyXO7_tTO8RBXTyWzcw4zvcKx8IWCa2fXi_g=s320" width="320" /></a></div>We have a new Birchleggings Logo and Banner to use. A big thanks to the following on both projects!<br /><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span>Logo:</span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Kate
Barido, Marketing and Communications Director at ABSF, initiated the
design revisions for our logo. Jim Tenorio provided about 20 idea
sketches to assist in the development. The creation of the working
design files was done by Blair Flickinger, ABSF Marketing and
Communications Coordinator. Each of several renditions made by Blair
were reviewed by Gale Otterholt, Jim Tenorio, and Paul Thompson of
Birchleggings Club before going to the club board of directors for final
approval.</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizIh2BOUzOsjdppknAnScFXKqfKLdau9QS4Ej0-ekNvnCkQquAjz1m8-3OvDckx8EBPZ-Hb9ba_gxHfonPt_VdKO5O2Uu2ILOHeEr8dxBmILqrZ2GwjKXKTONXJaYmNdsu8MwYok_xx-YRO2yjEouk8gwCKu2jEFzo5IplHPPxi7mf9pOUFyBVZktYJA=s1770" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1770" height="130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEizIh2BOUzOsjdppknAnScFXKqfKLdau9QS4Ej0-ekNvnCkQquAjz1m8-3OvDckx8EBPZ-Hb9ba_gxHfonPt_VdKO5O2Uu2ILOHeEr8dxBmILqrZ2GwjKXKTONXJaYmNdsu8MwYok_xx-YRO2yjEouk8gwCKu2jEFzo5IplHPPxi7mf9pOUFyBVZktYJA=w400-h130" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span>Banner</span></b><span>:</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="-moz-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; caret-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0in; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span>Using
the existing Birchleggings Club banner as a starting point, Jim Tenorio
updated the design with the new club logo and a fresh photo of the
newly-stained Mosquito Brook Hut. The wording on the banner was also
updated with input from the club board of directors and from Kate Barido
at the ABSF. The new banners will be used for the Birchleggings Club
booth at the Birkie Expo and will be displayed on the Mosquito Brook Hut
during the Birkie-week races. We have both small and large versions.<br /></span></span></span></p>Edward R. Eroehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07049979462336269000noreply@blogger.com0