zoso Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 14 JAN / 2019 YAMAHA MOTOR CANADA LTD PARTNERS WITH THE OFSC TO LAUNCH NEW LANDOWNER RECOGNITION PROGRAM The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs is pleased to announce a new partnership with Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd in support of its Landowner Recognition Program. Landowners who generously grant right of way to Ontario snowmobile trails make up a significant portion of the more than 30,000 kilometers of snowmobile trails enjoyed each winter. For the 2018/2019 season, the support of Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd will see 196 Yamabuck gift cards given to Snowmobile Clubs across the Province for distribution to landowners as part of their recognition programs. Beginning in September of 2018, proceeds from the Snowmobiling Ontario Open Golf Tournament generates the OFSC’s financial contributions to this program, and Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd. Is generously matching funds raised during this successful event to extend the reach of our program. Gift cards will be provided to Districts, who will coordinate the distribution to their clubs. All of Yamaha’s 49 Ontario dealers are participating in the program, which will allow those landowners randomly selected from a draw by their local snowmobile club to utilize a Yamabuck at any Yamaha Snowmobile Dealer in Ontario. The certificate can be applied toward anything Yamaha sells, including; units, parts, accessories, apparel, oil and lubricants. “On behalf of snowmobile clubs across the Province, I want to thank Yamaha Motor Canada Ltd and the thousands of landowners who have generously allowed the use of their property for an OFSC snowmobile trail this winter. We look forward to continuing to build our Landowner Recognition Program into the future.” Ryan Eickmeier – Executive Director – OFSC “Yamaha is very excited to support this program. Ontario’s trail system is the envy of the world but it doesn’t happen without key contributions from many different volunteer stakeholders, including landowners who grant right of way trail passage. This program is a small way for us to say thank you and show our appreciation to those who support snowmobiling.” Bryan Hudgin - National Manager, Marketing – Yamaha Motor Canada Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I guess the only people welcoming this would be landowners that use Yamaha products? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaks Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 13 minutes ago, revrnd said: I guess the only people welcoming this would be landowners that use Yamaha products? potentially yes, but I think anything that manufacturers (or others) do for landowners isn't a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 19 minutes ago, revrnd said: I guess the only people welcoming this would be landowners that use Yamaha products? I suspect anyone could use it, oil is pretty much needed by anyone, and free oil is welcomed by anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Or if the dealer could take it for payment towards 'aftermarket' gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariof7 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, revrnd said: I guess the only people welcoming this would be landowners that use Yamaha products? Guessing all OEM's are welcomed to participate in any fashion they choose. In the meantime; landowners can pick from a Piano to oil. Lets see BRP Doo that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 1 minute ago, ontariof7 said: Guessing all OEM's are welcomed to participate in any fashion they choose. In the meantime; landowners can pick from a Piano to oil. Lets see BRP Doo that Maybe towards a Bombardier jet or street car? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontariof7 Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, revrnd said: Maybe towards a Bombardier jet or street car? LOL Got me there....However, Whoever the OEM is. Thanking land owners is huge gesture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Awesome gesture by Yamaha / OFSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sneaks Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, revrnd said: Maybe towards a Bombardier jet or street car? LOL You could get an LRT train, just will be delayed by 3-6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 39 minutes ago, revrnd said: Maybe towards a Bombardier jet or street car? LOL Not the same company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 14 minutes ago, zoso said: Not the same company. I know just joking around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 25 minutes ago, Sneaks said: You could get an LRT train, just will be delayed by 3-6 years. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just now, revrnd said: I know just joking around. really, I had no idea, I thought you were serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 47 minutes ago, ontariof7 said: Got me there....However, Whoever the OEM is. Thanking land owners is huge gesture. It should be across Canada. Maybe this will shame the other OEMs into something similar. Landowners in Manitoba are no different than folks here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revrnd Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, zoso said: really, I had no idea, I thought you were serious. Isnt Bain Capital a big (or largest) shareholder of BRP stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 16, 2019 Author Share Posted January 16, 2019 4 minutes ago, revrnd said: Isnt Bain Capital a big (or largest) shareholder of BRP stock? i thought they liquidated that position, but could be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Just got a little more proud of my chosen marque. Time for others, manufacturers, dealers, resorts, restaurants etc. to ante up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowman Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Sure would be nice to see OFSC step up to the plate and do something themselves for the land owners. Slumlord term seems to come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR SLEDHEAD Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Step in the right direction that can be built upon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 2 hours ago, snowman said: Sure would be nice to see OFSC step up to the plate and do something themselves for the land owners. Slumlord term seems to come to mind. They (the OFSC) already do, through the clubs. Our club put a BBQ on every year for the landowners, plus a CTC gift card. All funded by OFSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manotickmike Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I carry Tim's cards for groomers and land owners I meet. Seriously, I'm in awe of people who own land and stick their neck out. They are some kind and generous people. I know I wouldn't be bothered without some compensation. There's just too many idiots out there these days, and nowhere near enough patrols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigfish Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Would be nice to see other OEMs step up as well. They are the ones that benefit financially the most from this sport/hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsazzr Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 That is some great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoso Posted January 17, 2019 Author Share Posted January 17, 2019 8 minutes ago, Bigfish said: Would be nice to see other OEMs step up as well. They are the ones that benefit financially the most from this sport/hobby! The OEMs should be pressured into paying for ALL marketing of the trails. Without these trails sales would dry up in this province. OFSC trails are pretty much the sole reason people buy new sleds. If the trails were to disappear the used sled market would hold the ice fishermen for a decade or more and the manus would lose billions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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