Dakota Drifters Snowmobile Club

09/07/2026

06/28/2026

Let’s ride!!

04/20/2026

What a great season wrap-up the Dakota Drifters experienced last night! A delicious meal was catered by Midwest Fresh for the 32 attendees.

The last meeting of the season was packed full, including drawings to culminate our 1st Annual Winter Ride: 1st - Roshal Lamp, 2nd - Brian Melchert, 3rd - Tonia Benthin; Tonia also came out on top of the seven people who completed all 26 stops. A huge shoutout to all the Associate Members who participated in our 1st Annual Winter Ride!! Be on the lookout as we are beginning plans for the next “Ride” 😉

Wrapping up the evening was officer elections. Ron Benthin moved up to President for the 2026-2027 season; Vice-President - Greg Spiering; Treasurer - Darrin Hai; Secretary - Lisa Cain; Public Relations - Gena Hult; Past President - Lynn Nilsson. Incorporating two new board members to join Mike Broesder and Chad Willmott are Brian Melchert and Julie Westburg.

Stories were told and laughs were enjoyed - looking forward to gathering during the off-season with these wonderful friends!

04/12/2026

WINTER RIDE HANKY'S:
Please send a picture of your stamped Hanky (with total stops noted), to Lynn at 605-695-7182 or [email protected] before April 15th. We will be issuing tickets for each stop on your Stamped Hanky which go into the prize drawings for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Most Stops.
If you are attending the Spring Banquet you can bring your Hanky's or a clear picture of the Hanky with your stops visible. Please come early so we can get the drawing tickets issued.

THANK YOU to all of the Associate Business Members who provided stops/stamps and discounts for our first Winter Ride! And a big thank you to Brookings Powersports for sponsoring the event!

04/10/2026

PLEASE RSVP BY THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH IF YOU ARE ATTENDING THE BANQUET. We need to finalize our numbers for the caterer, thank you. If you have not replied yet RSVP by replying to this email, or text or call myself (Lynn) at 605-695-7182, or Ron Benthin at 605-651-4970 with the number attending. Thank you to all who have already sent their rsvp in.

WINTER RIDE HANKY'S:
Please send a picture of your stamped Hanky (with total stops noted), to Lynn at 605-695-7182 or [email protected] before April 15th. We will be issuing tickets for each stop on your Stamped Hanky which go into the prize drawings for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Most Stops.
If you are attending the Spring Banquet you can bring your Hanky's or a clear picture of the Hanky with your stops visible. Please come early so we can get the drawing tickets issued.

The Dakota Drifter Club Spring Banquet will be held on Saturday April 18th, 2026 at Brian and Gena's house South of Volga. We will have Shooting Sports with targets and clay pigeons at 3:00pm. Cards, games and Beanbags will also be available so come at 3:00pm and hang out with us. Social hour will start at 5:00pm. A catered dinner will be provided by Midwest Fresh at 6:00pm, and we will hold our last club meeting for the year at 7:00pm, with Winter Ride prize drawings and officer elections.

The Menu from Midwest Fresh will include an option of Beef Brisket or Deconstructed Cordon Bleu Chicken, with 2 sides. We ask that attendees bring your own beverages, and a dessert item to share. All club members and family are welcome, including new members, Associate Business members, and past OG's of the club, so please come join us for a fun day!