Hello! We are the Howard’s Grove Lakeshore Driftbusters snowmobile club. The club was established in 1970. The club consists of approximately 125 family memberships. The club maintains approximately 55 miles of trail in Sheboygan County. 45 miles of county funded trail and 10 miles of club trail, stretching from Haven to Rhine Center. All work done to get the trails ready each year is 100% voluntary and work is not mandatory but greatly appreciated.
Trails are maintained by 2 groomers and a well trained grooming staff. Groomer # 1 is a 2001 John Deere 6410 tractor on tracks pulling an 8ft 6 inch drag. Groomer # 2 is a 4WD Case International 5140 tractor that pulls an 8ft 6 inch Arrow drag. We strive to have the best marked, best groomed and best maintained trails in the area. Please let us know how were doing. In 2000, the club purchased some land and built a club building to store our groomers and all of our equipment. The building is located on the corner of Hwy 42 and Cty MM.
Our 110 landowners are the most important part of our trail system. Without there generosity and allowing us to use there land. We would not be able enjoy the sport we love. Our club stress’s in each newsletter the importance of staying on the trails. Respecting the landowners and treating each piece of property you cross as if it was your own.
Over the years, the Lakeshore Driftbusters have been involved with the local community. This ranges from yearly scholarships given to high school seniors. Sponsoring youth softball teams, sponsoring a local rider in the MS ride and donating to the local fire departments.
Snowmobile clubs are not all about work. There are lots of fun things to do. Hay rides, club snowmobile trips, poker runs, our Annual Brat Fry and Dance and Landowners appreciation dinner are just a few fun activities our club plans every year.
I hope you will consider joining the Howard’s Grove Lakeshore Driftbuster’s and make some new friends, get involved and enjoy. You can call Kevin Kirsch at 920-377-1122 or Kaitlin Rietbrock at 920-286-1523 for further assistance. Thank you.
Club renewal dues will increase to $30 on December 1st. New memberships will remain at $25. Pay your dues early. Remember, you are responsible for ordering your trail pass, not the club.
Snowmobile safety classes: Register by Oct 31st Classes start November 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th. Call Scott Kolberg 980-6353
Club Hay ride: October 20th Hosted by Tom and Wendy Ruh. Supper at Fudgieknuckles. Call Larry Rietbrock 920-645-5771 to reserve your spot
The following club by laws have been changed on 9/26/18……
By law change #1. Club dues will remain $25 for new memberships or renewals. After December 1st. Club dues will increase to $30 for renewals only. (Pay your dues early)
By law change #2. 1 person per club membership is allowed to serve on the board of directors. Not 1 per family like originally stated.
OCTOBER 24—7:00 Club Meeting at Whoa Nellie’s (Corbin’s)
NOVEMBER 6,8,13,15 Snowmobile Safety Class, sign up by October 31, 2018-held at Howard’s Grove Middle School from 6:30-8:30 pm
OCTOBER 24—7:00 Club Meeting at Whoa Nellie’s (Corbin’s)
NOVEMBER 10, 11 First Trial Marking (8:00 am at Club Building)
NOVEMBER 21—7:00 Club Meeting at Laack’s Hall
DECEMBER 1, 2 Second Trial Marking (8:00a.m. at Club Building)
DECEMBER19—6:00 Dinner – 7:00 Meeting Black Dog Saloon, Rhine Center
JANUARY 11-13, 2019—Eagle River World Championship Vintage Races
JANUARY 17-20, 2019---Eagle River World Championship Derby Races
JANUARY 23—7:00 Club meeting at Bummy’s Haus
FEBRUARY 1-3, 2019—Club trip to Athelstene, WI. Contact Larry R. 920-645-5771
FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Club Brat Fry at Bummy’s Haus - Bring Desserts - 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Brat Fry
FEBRUARY 27—7:00 Club meeting at Haven Bar
MARCH 27—7:00 Club meeting Klemme’s----Election Meeting
APRIL—Landowner’s Dinner at Klemme’s Wagon Wheel - More info to follow
APRIL ….Membership Appreciation Party-- more info to follow
APRIL 24—7:00 Club meeting at Pine Grove