Introduction
Getting Started
The Cost
What's Expected of You
The Ride
Where Does the Money Go?
Our Sponsors
The History
2009 Rider List
2008 Ride Images
2009 Ambassadors
Lansdowne Letter
Donate to the Ride
Join the Ride
Getting Started
The Cost
What's Expected of You
The Ride
Where Does the Money Go?
Our Sponsors
The History
2009 Rider List
2008 Ride Images
2009 Ambassadors
Lansdowne Letter
Donate to the Ride
Join the Ride
Introduction
Do you like to snowmobile? Do you want to see parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that are so ruggedly beautiful that they are unique within the world? Do you want to share a week of camaraderie that will create memories to last a lifetime… and would you like to make a real difference to real kids in Brantford and Brant County in the process? If the answer is yes then you are a great candidate to join the 2009 Rotary Sled Ride, February 21st to 28th. You will join with 80 to 100 men from out community in raising a projected $135,000 to help our community’s youth.
Do you like to snowmobile? Do you want to see parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that are so ruggedly beautiful that they are unique within the world? Do you want to share a week of camaraderie that will create memories to last a lifetime… and would you like to make a real difference to real kids in Brantford and Brant County in the process? If the answer is yes then you are a great candidate to join the 2009 Rotary Sled Ride, February 21st to 28th. You will join with 80 to 100 men from out community in raising a projected $135,000 to help our community’s youth.
| Advantage Vinyl | Carrier Centres |
| Global Express | Jeff Bryan Transport |
| Davis Fuels | Lintec Label Solutions |
| Culligan Water | CKPC |
| The Expositor | Devlin's Country Bistro |
| TDG Marketing Inc | |
"I've heard so many good things about the Great Northern Ride. I'm now pleased to be a part of it."
Bob Island – Editorial Director, Snow Goer Canada Magazine
Getting Started
Step one is simple. Simply click here to register online to attend our 2009 Information session or contact Bob Caissie at 519-732-7801.
Tuesday October 18th
6:00 PM
Devlin´s Country Bistro
At this meeting you will find out about the ride, the trails, the route we take, the accommodations and meal plan and hear from some of last years riders about their experience. You will also hear how we have raised over $625,000 in our previous eight years and get a closer look at how that money has helped our community. You will also learn that the trip can be for you even if you do not own a snowmobile, simply take advantage of one of the low cost rental units that have been secured.
If you the trip sounds like it is for you then you will be invited to attend the 2009 First Riders meeting and make a non-refundable deposit of $1000 towards your trip.
First Riders Meeting
Tuesday November 17th
6:00 p.m.
Devlin´s Country Bistro
Many thanks to Devlin's Country Bistro for sponsoring this important evening. For those of you who have not been to Devlin's Country Bistro you will be delighted with the incredible culinary experience that awaits you. The meal promises to be spectacular.
You will also be invited to the formal kick off of the 2009 ride on:
Friday December 5th
Noon Hour
Brantford Golf and Country Club (Rotary Club Meeting) Of course lunch will be provided.
Step one is simple. Simply click here to register online to attend our 2009 Information session or contact Bob Caissie at 519-732-7801.
Tuesday October 18th
6:00 PM
Devlin´s Country Bistro
At this meeting you will find out about the ride, the trails, the route we take, the accommodations and meal plan and hear from some of last years riders about their experience. You will also hear how we have raised over $625,000 in our previous eight years and get a closer look at how that money has helped our community. You will also learn that the trip can be for you even if you do not own a snowmobile, simply take advantage of one of the low cost rental units that have been secured.
If you the trip sounds like it is for you then you will be invited to attend the 2009 First Riders meeting and make a non-refundable deposit of $1000 towards your trip.
First Riders Meeting
Tuesday November 17th
6:00 p.m.
Devlin´s Country Bistro
Many thanks to Devlin's Country Bistro for sponsoring this important evening. For those of you who have not been to Devlin's Country Bistro you will be delighted with the incredible culinary experience that awaits you. The meal promises to be spectacular.
You will also be invited to the formal kick off of the 2009 ride on:
Friday December 5th
Noon Hour
Brantford Golf and Country Club (Rotary Club Meeting) Of course lunch will be provided.
The Cost
The cost of taking part in this exciting adventure is $1500 per rider. This covers your transportation to the launch spot, breakfast and dinner every day and your accommodations. You will also receive a charitable tax receipt for the portion of your payment that does not defer costs.
The cost of taking part in this exciting adventure is $1500 per rider. This covers your transportation to the launch spot, breakfast and dinner every day and your accommodations. You will also receive a charitable tax receipt for the portion of your payment that does not defer costs.
What's Expected of You
- Pay your $1500 fee
- Secure as many sponsors for your ride as you can.
- Promote the ride to your friends and family
- Have the time of your life
The Ride
The venture begins in Cold Lake, Alberta and wraps up at Duck Mountain Lodge, Manitoba. Details of flights and snowmobile transportation will be provided at the information meeting or by contacting Bob Caissie at 519-732-7801.
The beauty of our ride is that we go out in smaller groups, about ten minutes apart from each other. This allows you to stay with a group of friends or meet new people each day. We ride for about 6 hours a day, which leaves the evening hours for some amazing meals, and crazy times. It is fair to say that our group of riders will take over a town each and every evening.
The ride will take you through well-groomed trails in some of Canada’s most rugged northern territory. Be prepared to experience scenery and wild life that will create memories to last a lifetime and draw you back to the ride each and every year.
When the ride is completed you will be transported back home to share your experiences with your friends. You will also take great pride in realizing that your efforts will have made a real and vital difference to so many children and youth in Brantford and Brant County.
The venture begins in Cold Lake, Alberta and wraps up at Duck Mountain Lodge, Manitoba. Details of flights and snowmobile transportation will be provided at the information meeting or by contacting Bob Caissie at 519-732-7801.
The beauty of our ride is that we go out in smaller groups, about ten minutes apart from each other. This allows you to stay with a group of friends or meet new people each day. We ride for about 6 hours a day, which leaves the evening hours for some amazing meals, and crazy times. It is fair to say that our group of riders will take over a town each and every evening.
The ride will take you through well-groomed trails in some of Canada’s most rugged northern territory. Be prepared to experience scenery and wild life that will create memories to last a lifetime and draw you back to the ride each and every year.
When the ride is completed you will be transported back home to share your experiences with your friends. You will also take great pride in realizing that your efforts will have made a real and vital difference to so many children and youth in Brantford and Brant County.
Where does the Money Go?
The Landsdowne Children’s Centre
Every Kid Counts
The Boys and Girls Club
The Children’s Safety Village
Help a Child Smile Foundation
Junior Achievement
Physically Challenged Children (Equipment, Ramps, Special Camps)
The Landsdowne Children’s Centre
Every Kid Counts
The Boys and Girls Club
The Children’s Safety Village
Help a Child Smile Foundation
Junior Achievement
Physically Challenged Children (Equipment, Ramps, Special Camps)
Our Sponsors
Please support our very generous sponsors, listed below, whenever you can. The growth and success of the Ride would not be possible without their support. From financial support, through to transporting as many as 100 sleds and supplies, from hosting amazing dinners through to designing and printing promotional tools, from providing vehicles to providing the fuel to get the vehicles to where they need to go…our ability to make the ride a reality and help kids is directly related to our sponsors generosity.
Please support our very generous sponsors, listed below, whenever you can. The growth and success of the Ride would not be possible without their support. From financial support, through to transporting as many as 100 sleds and supplies, from hosting amazing dinners through to designing and printing promotional tools, from providing vehicles to providing the fuel to get the vehicles to where they need to go…our ability to make the ride a reality and help kids is directly related to our sponsors generosity.
The History
It all started in February of 2001 when thirteen riders rode from Huntsville to Sudbury and back – a trip of about 500 kilometres. It originated when a group of Rotarians, led by Bob Caissie were looking for another way to raise money and deliver on the Rotarian mission to help local youth. It was a great combination of a love for snowmobile and a belief in the duty to help others. And it has grown, from the first year when an amazing $32,000 was raised to the 2007 ride that covered close to 2000 kilometres and generated a staggering $120,000. It has grown because it is truly a unique experience.” Riders return with a friend because they were looking for and received the sledding trip of a lifetime” says Bob Caissie who still takes a leadership role in making the ride a reality.
Over its seven year history the ride has covered over 12000 kilometres of snowmobile terrain. The participants have seen almost all of Northern Ontario including James Bay, the Abbittibi River, and Timmins Kapuskassing and Hurst. They have traveled through Northern Quebec including the Gaspe Peninsula and Roumoski. They have met and experienced the very finest Native Guides to help them enjoy the terrain and seen gas dropped off in the middle of nowhere to keep their sleds running. They have had the times of their lives, in fact some of them have had the times of their lives – seven times over. More importantly they have raised over $500,000 an incredible sum of money that has been generated by a small number of men and kept within Brantford and Brant County for the benefit of young people who need our help.
It all started in February of 2001 when thirteen riders rode from Huntsville to Sudbury and back – a trip of about 500 kilometres. It originated when a group of Rotarians, led by Bob Caissie were looking for another way to raise money and deliver on the Rotarian mission to help local youth. It was a great combination of a love for snowmobile and a belief in the duty to help others. And it has grown, from the first year when an amazing $32,000 was raised to the 2007 ride that covered close to 2000 kilometres and generated a staggering $120,000. It has grown because it is truly a unique experience.” Riders return with a friend because they were looking for and received the sledding trip of a lifetime” says Bob Caissie who still takes a leadership role in making the ride a reality.
Over its seven year history the ride has covered over 12000 kilometres of snowmobile terrain. The participants have seen almost all of Northern Ontario including James Bay, the Abbittibi River, and Timmins Kapuskassing and Hurst. They have traveled through Northern Quebec including the Gaspe Peninsula and Roumoski. They have met and experienced the very finest Native Guides to help them enjoy the terrain and seen gas dropped off in the middle of nowhere to keep their sleds running. They have had the times of their lives, in fact some of them have had the times of their lives – seven times over. More importantly they have raised over $500,000 an incredible sum of money that has been generated by a small number of men and kept within Brantford and Brant County for the benefit of young people who need our help.
2008 Rider List
BOB CAISSIE - Culligan
DON LUDLOW - Ludlow Men's Wear
DAVE YOUNG - J. H. Young Fine Jewellers
RICK STERNE - Datasym Inc.
PHIL WAKELEY - Lintec Label Solutions
BOB PRESTON - Global Express
JOHN DWYER - Sierra Construction
JEFF CORNWELL - Brant Auto Painting
CLIFF ZALUSKI - Sierra Construction
TY WHITING - South Brant Excavating Inc.
ROD DAVIAULT - R.D. Masonry
PETER KEGELS - Bear Ice
MIKE BOOTH - Grassmere Construction
CHRIS DEVLIN - Devlin's Country Bistro
JOHN REEVES - Haggerty Bros.
TERRY EDE - GRT Excavating
ALEX SCHUTS - Insta Insullation
TIM TOTA - Tota Farms
COLIN COOPER - C.J. Cooper
TIM SPROWL - Shadow Builders Construction
ED HENSEN - Hensen Holdings
KLEIS HENSEN - Hensen Holdings
BOB VELLENGA - Global Express
PETER QUINLIN - Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon, LLP
ALAN GILES - Trepanier, Verity Barrister & Solicitors
SCOTT LYONS - Extend Communication
ROBERT LONG - Carrier Truck Centers
JOHN MULLEN - Valley City Architectural Furniture Inc.
DARRIN (CRACKER) SMITH - Great Lakes Offshore Serv.
JIM DONN - James Donn Piling Ltd.
ED CRAWFORD - Action Transmission (Simcoe)
JOHN EDGEWORTH
DARRIN ENSELL - Terra Green
JOSH FAWCETT - R.D. Masonry
MIKE LISCOMBE - Mi-car Crafters Inc.
MARK HILL - MVP Convenience
BRENT PORTER - MVP Convenience
RINY KOOYMANS - Kelsey’s
JOHN VANTHUYL - J.V.T. Windows Doors & Siding
SEAN DWYER - Sierra Construction
BRENT ZALUSKI - Sierra Construction
BOB ISLAND - Snow Goer Canada Magazine
CHRIS BRENNAN - Crystal Heating & Air Conditioning
STEVE LORINCZ - Lorincz Lighting
PHIL ANDREE - Andree’s Contracting
BRAD LOCKHART - Lockhart’s Odyssey
PAT CALANDRELLA - Altruck
MARK DEVOS - Great Lakes Offshore Services
TOM DUDEK - TD’s Eavestrough
AARON ENSELL - Terra Green
CAL FERGUSON - Great Lakes Offshore Services
DAVE GOLTON - Laidlaw Carriers Tank GP Inc.
LYLE GOODBRAND - Kelsey’s
KEN HILL - Sitn-Bull Construction
GREG FORREST - FM Audio Video
CURT STYRES
ERIC LOCHE
STEVEN TOTA -Tota Farms
KEITH SAUNDERS - Rassaun Steel
DARRYL STALEY - CNC Custom Machining Fab Inc.
DALE FAWCETTE - BMR Hardware & Building Supplies
RICHARD KENNEDY
AKI BRAKS
NICK EVELY - Evely International Suspensions
MATT STALEY - Water Front Solutions
PIERRE LEVAC - Laidlaw Carriers Tank GP Inc.
LOGISTICS TEAM - Doug Ede, Bev Skillings, Scott Braun, Riny Kooymans, Lyle Goodbrand, Andy Vellenga, Bob Vellenga, Darryl Curly, Pierre Levac
BOB CAISSIE - Culligan
DON LUDLOW - Ludlow Men's Wear
DAVE YOUNG - J. H. Young Fine Jewellers
RICK STERNE - Datasym Inc.
PHIL WAKELEY - Lintec Label Solutions
BOB PRESTON - Global Express
JOHN DWYER - Sierra Construction
JEFF CORNWELL - Brant Auto Painting
CLIFF ZALUSKI - Sierra Construction
TY WHITING - South Brant Excavating Inc.
ROD DAVIAULT - R.D. Masonry
PETER KEGELS - Bear Ice
MIKE BOOTH - Grassmere Construction
CHRIS DEVLIN - Devlin's Country Bistro
JOHN REEVES - Haggerty Bros.
TERRY EDE - GRT Excavating
ALEX SCHUTS - Insta Insullation
TIM TOTA - Tota Farms
COLIN COOPER - C.J. Cooper
TIM SPROWL - Shadow Builders Construction
ED HENSEN - Hensen Holdings
KLEIS HENSEN - Hensen Holdings
BOB VELLENGA - Global Express
PETER QUINLIN - Waterous Holden Amey Hitchon, LLP
ALAN GILES - Trepanier, Verity Barrister & Solicitors
SCOTT LYONS - Extend Communication
ROBERT LONG - Carrier Truck Centers
JOHN MULLEN - Valley City Architectural Furniture Inc.
DARRIN (CRACKER) SMITH - Great Lakes Offshore Serv.
JIM DONN - James Donn Piling Ltd.
ED CRAWFORD - Action Transmission (Simcoe)
JOHN EDGEWORTH
DARRIN ENSELL - Terra Green
JOSH FAWCETT - R.D. Masonry
MIKE LISCOMBE - Mi-car Crafters Inc.
MARK HILL - MVP Convenience
BRENT PORTER - MVP Convenience
RINY KOOYMANS - Kelsey’s
JOHN VANTHUYL - J.V.T. Windows Doors & Siding
SEAN DWYER - Sierra Construction
BRENT ZALUSKI - Sierra Construction
BOB ISLAND - Snow Goer Canada Magazine
CHRIS BRENNAN - Crystal Heating & Air Conditioning
STEVE LORINCZ - Lorincz Lighting
PHIL ANDREE - Andree’s Contracting
BRAD LOCKHART - Lockhart’s Odyssey
PAT CALANDRELLA - Altruck
MARK DEVOS - Great Lakes Offshore Services
TOM DUDEK - TD’s Eavestrough
AARON ENSELL - Terra Green
CAL FERGUSON - Great Lakes Offshore Services
DAVE GOLTON - Laidlaw Carriers Tank GP Inc.
LYLE GOODBRAND - Kelsey’s
KEN HILL - Sitn-Bull Construction
GREG FORREST - FM Audio Video
CURT STYRES
ERIC LOCHE
STEVEN TOTA -Tota Farms
KEITH SAUNDERS - Rassaun Steel
DARRYL STALEY - CNC Custom Machining Fab Inc.
DALE FAWCETTE - BMR Hardware & Building Supplies
RICHARD KENNEDY
AKI BRAKS
NICK EVELY - Evely International Suspensions
MATT STALEY - Water Front Solutions
PIERRE LEVAC - Laidlaw Carriers Tank GP Inc.
LOGISTICS TEAM - Doug Ede, Bev Skillings, Scott Braun, Riny Kooymans, Lyle Goodbrand, Andy Vellenga, Bob Vellenga, Darryl Curly, Pierre Levac
2008 Ride Images
