Thank you from Hoosier Mountain Bike Association

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From: "Paul Arlinghaus" <newsletter@hmba.org>
Date: May 6, 2013 12:10 PM
Subject: Thank you from Hoosier Mountain Bike Association
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Great Lakes Summit Update

Greetings!

Sorry for back to back emails from HMBA-IMBA. I have gotten questions about registering for the Great Lakes Summit, and wanted to make sure everyone was up to speed on how to take part in the summit.

Q. Do I need to register?

A. Yes, this is a big event and we need to know who is coming so that we can plan accordingly. Please preregister on line for the summit. You must be registered to take part in any of the Summits activities. Please register at:

https://www.imba.com/civicrm/event/info?id=284&reset=1

Q. Why does it cost $50?

A. HMBA has worked hard to keep costs down for the event we have worked every angle to get donations and free stuff, but there are hard costs for the event. HMBA is attempting to break even on the event, so that we can spend money where we like to spent it (Building Trails!). The event is worth far more than $50. We are bringing in trail builders around the county for work shops and trail building training.

Q. Can I just attend a part of the summit.

A. Yes, but you must be registered for the Summit to take part in any sessions or parts of the event.

Q. I am a mtb trail builder in Indiana and I really want to attend, but $50 is challenge for me.

A. Please contact me (parlinghaus@msn.com) HMBA will attempt to help you attend the Summit.

Q. What do the trails at Brown County State Park get out of this?

A. There are trail work sessions starting earlier in the week with DNR staff and land managers around the State. Field work sessions will provide maintenance to the North Tower Loop, and we will be building new trail on the H.P. bowl trail. Then on Sunday, trail builders from around the Great Lakes Region will be working on the HP Bowl Trail. So at the end of the weekend we are going to have a lot of new trail on the ground.

This is an important event for mountain biking in the State of Indiana, please make every effort to attend and to promote this event. Anyone interested in more mountain bike assess in Indiana should attend the Summit.

Thanks,

Paul Arlinghaus

HMBA-IMBA
1427 W86th St. Suite 167

Indianapolis, Indiana 46260