Hello everyone! It’s that time again and it’s happening this Thursday, March 5th starting at 7 p.m. at our regular meeting venue the Rotary Place Rec Centre. It is located upstairs at the back of the arena meeting room.
If you’re interested please raise your hand at the meeting or let us know how to get a hold of you by reaching out to Katie at katieb@sledorillia.com and mention how you’d like to get involved.
Looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Thanks again!
ODSC Executive
(Membership and Voting Controls)
WHEREAS the Orillia District Snowmobile Club (the “Corporation”) is governed by By-laws enacted pursuant to the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010 (Ontario);
WHEREAS the Board of Directors has determined that clarification of membership admission, voting eligibility, and membership administration is necessary to protect the orderly governance of the Corporation;
WHEREAS the Members wish to ensure that only duly admitted Members in good standing may vote at meetings of Members;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED AS A SPECIAL RESOLUTION THAT:
1. Section 8.01 (Members) of the By-laws is repealed and replaced with the following:
8.01 Members
Membership in the Corporation shall consist of: a) the incorporators named in the Articles; and b) such other individuals as have been accepted as Members by resolution of the Board. Only Members in good standing whose names appear on the Membership Roll maintained by the Secretary shall be entitled to vote at meetings of the Members.
2. The By-laws are amended by adding the following new sections:
8.04 Member in Good Standing
A Member in good standing is a Member who: a) meets the requirements of Section 8.01; b) has not resigned and whose membership has not been suspended or terminated; and c) appears on the Membership Roll as of the applicable record date.
8.05 Term of Membership
Membership in the Corporation is not transferable and shall continue until resignation, termination, or such other conditions as may be established by resolution of the Board.
8.06 Membership Administration
The Board may establish policies respecting membership application, confirmation, renewal, suspension, and administration, provided such policies are consistent with this By-law and the Act. The Board may limit the number of Members admitted in any calendar year where it reasonably determines such limitation is necessary to protect the orderly governance of the Corporation.
3. The By-laws are amended by adding the following new section:
9.01 C Record Date
The Board shall fix a record date for determining the Members entitled to receive notice of and vote at a Members’ meeting. Only Members whose names appear on the Membership Roll as of the record date shall be entitled to vote at the meeting.
4. Section 9.06 (Voting of Members) is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of Section 9.06(A): Attendance at a Members’ meeting does not confer voting rights.
5. The By-laws are amended by adding the following new section:
9.11 Verification of Voting Rights
Prior to any vote at a Members’ meeting, the Chair or the Secretary shall verify voting eligibility using the Membership Roll. The Chair shall rule on all questions regarding eligibility to vote, and such ruling shall be final unless otherwise required by the Act.
6. Effective Date
These amendments shall take effect immediately upon confirmation by the Members in accordance with the Act.
We are proud to announce a significant milestone for organized snowmobiling in our region: the
Orillia District Snowmobile Club’s (ODSC) proposal to extend ODSC operations into the area
previously known as Carden has been formally approved by the Ontario Federation of
Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC).
This decision marks the re-energization for riders, communities, and businesses that depend on a
strong, connected trail network. The loss of trail management in this area had left a noticeable
gap across multiple districts, disrupting long-standing routes and impacting both local and
transient riders, and businesses alike. With this approval, ODSC is extending East to restore
those essential links and ensure their long-term sustainability.
The reopening of Trail B104 and Trail 100 will re-establish the only direct connection between
Orillia and the Kawartha Lakes region and provide reliable access to the communities of Norland
and Coboconk for fuel, food, and services. Beyond the trails themselves, this approval represents
renewed collaboration, repaired relationships, and a shared commitment to responsible,
volunteer-driven trail stewardship.
This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication of volunteers, the
cooperation of landowners, the support of local communities, and constructive engagement with
the OFSC. It reflects a collective belief that these trails matter — not just as corridors on a map,
but as links that connect riders, regions, and economies.
Next Steps
With approval in place, ODSC will immediately move forward with the following priorities:
As work progresses, we will continue to share updates and provide opportunities for members
and volunteers to participate in this exciting effort. This approval is not an endpoint — it is the
starting line for rebuilding connectivity, strengthening partnerships, and delivering lasting
benefits to the snowmobiling community. As always, refer to the OFSC Interactive Trial Guide
(ITG) for updates as we onboard this area. Please understand, that these next steps take time,
and we would appreciate your patience as we continue to navigate this process. Significant work
prior to the approval has been ongoing, to reduce – as best we could, this onboarding timeline.
On behalf of the ODSC Executive, thank you to everyone who contributed time, effort, and trust
to make this vision a reality. We look forward to welcoming riders back.
Sincerely,
Jeff Earl
Vice President
Orillia District Snowmobile Club