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NYSSA Calendar of EventsFeb. 1-2, TC Riders (Camden) Poker Run, ends at American Legion, Camden, after 6 p.m. on Saturday. Contact: Bob Place at [email protected].

Feb. 3, Orleans County Snowdrifters Pancake Breakfast, Carlton Fire Department Recreation Hall from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Feb. 8, Governor’s Ride, Chautauqua County.

Feb. 9, West Rome Riders, Rome NY: Rome Area Charity Ride ends at the Colonial Inn, N. Rome, after 6 p.m. Contact Joe Madeira at [email protected].

Feb. 9, NYSSA BOD Meeting, 1�:30 p.m., Chautauqua County.

Feb. 15-17, Brantingham Winterfest Weekend. For information, contact Doug Dietrich at (315) 376-6689.

Feb. 16, John Albert Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Classic/Chicken BBQ, Oriskany Falls Firemen’s Fields. Contact Jackie Williams at [email protected].

Feb. 16, TC Riders (Camden) Wintertime Event with groomer rides at Pug’s Pond, Florence. Starts with breakfast at 8 a.m. Contact: Bob Place at [email protected].

Feb. 16, RIDE! Poker run to benefit Lewis County Hospital. For information, contact Gary at [email protected].

Feb. 16, John Albert Antique and Vintage Snowmobile Classic/Chicken BBQ, Oriskany Falls Firemen’s Fields.

Feb. 23, Lost Trails (Boonville) Poker Run, ends at Boonville Hotel, Boonville, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Feb. 24, Taberg Trail Blazers, Taberg, Chicken BBQ, Vienna Hotel, Vienna, starts at noon. Contact Frank Beckler, [email protected].

March 1, West Rome Riders, Rome, Oneida Lake Area Charity Ride ends at Harpoon Eddie’s, Sylvan Beach, after 6 p.m. Contact Joe Madeira at [email protected].

March 1, NYSSA BOD Meeting, 1�:30 p.m., Driver’s Village, Cicero.

March 1, Poker Ride and Chicken BBQ to benefit Cortland Memorial Hospital, Walden Oaks Country Club, Cortland. Visit [email protected] for details.

March 1, Pink Ribbon Riders, start at Old Barn Restaurant in Inlet, $50 minimum donation includes ride, lunch, dinner and a three-day pass to Inlet trails. An application can be found at pinkribbonriders.com.

March 8, Lost Trails (Boonville) Poker Run, ends at The Hulbert House, Boonville, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 11-13, NYSSA Annual Meeting & Forum, Niagara Falls Conference Center; stay at Crowne Plaza, Niagara Falls, N.Y. For reservations, call (800) 496-76�1.

April 11-13, NYSSA Annual Meeting & Forum, Crowne Plaza, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

June 11-14, 40th International Snowmobile Congress at the Grove Hotel and Convention Center Boise, Idaho — see http://snowmobilers.org/.

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The Official Voice of the New York State Snowmobile AssociationP.O. Box 612, Long Lake, NY 12847-0612(518) 624-3849 Fax: (518) 624-2441(888) 624-3849www.nyssnowassoc.orge-mail: [email protected]

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ADVERTISING POLICY: The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) reserves the right to reject advertising in the New York Snowmobiler based on content and does not accept advertising that is in conflict with a service or position of NYSSA. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval of the product or service.

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ON ThE COVER: This month’s cover photo was again submitted by Dan Coffman of Rome, N.Y. The photo was taken on the Taberg Trailblazers’ trails just north of Lee Center. The groomer is the Taberg Trailblazers’ Tucker. Dan says, “These guys do an incredible job with their grooming. If you’re out on the Taberg trails, chances are you’ll probably come across this groomer somewhere. These guys groom all of the time, and they really know what they’re doing. That’s my buddy Neil with the Yammy. After the groomer went by, we both fell to our knees in praise of the groomage, and kissed the glass trail. (You just had to be there.) We had been riding bumpy stuff all day, and to see this groomer coming was such a relief. We actually turned back and rode the Taberg trails a little while longer.”If you would like to submit your photos for consideration, please send high-resolution, digital photos on CD to the NYSSA office.

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Contributors: We welcome unsolicited materials and letters for possible publication. News stories, manuscripts, photographs, artwork and other contributions must be accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish it returned. New York Snowmobiler accepts no responsibility for returns, losses or damage of unsolicited materials. Letters to the Editor must be signed with address and telephone number of the sender. Copyright: All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part is prohibited without the written permission of the publisher.

Calendar of Events ................ 2 President’s Message ............. 5Vice President ....................... 7

Officer Information ................ 7 Trails Coordinator ................ 15 Executive Director ............... 19

Marketplace Ads ................. 20Youth Page .......................... 22NYSSA Membership Discounts .....23

Features 6 Junior Member Essay Contest

Younger NYSSA members encouraged to participate in essay contest — How can you make snowmobiling safer?

8 Ride New York: Central NY Snow Travelers, Inc.More than 150 miles of scenic groomed trails in Oneida and Madison counties await snowmobilers.

10 NYSSA Super Raffle Early Bird Eleven Winners 11 Guidelines for Responsible Snowmobiling

Guidelines for every responsible snowmobile rider using snowmobile trails in New York State.

1� NYSSA AwardsIt’s time to nominate hardworking clubs and individuals for special recognition.

16 2008 ScholarshipsNYSSA members and their families eligible for four, $500 scholarships. Apply today!

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Have a Safe & Enjoyable Riding Season

I hope that you and your family had a safe and enjoyable holiday season. As I put this column together in mid-December, we are experiencing our first major storm. Hopefully, we’ll have snow all season. Snowmobiling needs a long and profitable season.

I’d like to dedicate this column to snowmobiling safety and a few reminders. Snowmobile Safety Week was Jan. 13-19. Hopefully, your club had something released to the media to remind everyone that snowmobiling is a safe activity.

Let’s start with the basics. Those basics come from the New York State Snowmobiler’s Guide, available from the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP). You can find a comprehen-sive preseason check list on page 19. Page 21 lists a pre-ride check list. Along with these two check lists, I’d like to add, be sure you are in good physical condition due to the challenges that snowmobiling poses during cold weather.

Is your snowmobiling clothing suitable for the harsh conditions that you may encounter? Cotton denim is durable, but of no use as snowmobiling clothing. Layer your clothing for warmth, perspiration

wicking and changing weather conditions. Most people consider a helmet the most important item on the clothing list. Helmets, Snell or DOT approved, must be worn except if you are operating on your own private property. Make sure the helmet fits and buckle it up. As I’ve said before, if you have a $10 head, buy a $10 helmet.

On pages 25-26 of the Guide you will find a personal equipment list, repair kit check list and a survival kit check list. Know where you are going, where you are, be familiar with the area you are sledding in and understand what the trail signs mean. Pages 34-37 deal with group riding, trail signals, road crossings and trail etiquette. Page 39 of the Guide deals with speed, and the use of alcohol and drugs while riding on a snowmobile. This section deals with what makes negative headlines in the press for snowmobiling. Of course we all know that to ride the trails, we need to register the sled and carry minimum liability insurance. Minimum equipment requirements are a working muffler with a 73-decibel limit on sleds manufactured after 1980, a white or amber head light, a red tail light and 16-square inches of reflective material on each side of the cowling. Page 11 deals with

operation restrictions. There are 12, be familiar with them. Pages 11-14, of the Guide deal with operating on the highway, special events, accident reporting and trailer registration. Although I’ve only mentioned a handful of pages from this Guide, the entire Guide is full of useful information. It will fit into a zip lock bag along with insurance and registration papers and some minimal emergency items. Best of all, it’s free at many locations.

A Few Safety Basics • Be familiar with all of your

snowmobile controls. • Wear bright, visible clothing. • Don’t do stunts or jumps, these cause

stress on snowmobile parts. • Learn the snowmobile laws and

regulations. They may be different in various communities.

• Respect the rights of those you may be sharing the trail and road with.

• Ride defensively. • Be ready to avoid other snowmo-

bilers, pedestrians, bridges, trail and road construction, debris and other natural and manmade obstructions.

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NYSSA Junior Member Essay Contest

Issue: Deadline: MailingDate:

March 2008 Feb. 6 March 12

What Is It? An essay telling us why you feel safety in snowmobiling is important, and what you do or would do to make snowmobiling safer.

RulesThe essay must be originally written by the entrant in their own words. Content, spelling and punctuation will be evaluated. We prefer typed entries, double spaced.

Who Can Enter? Any child under the age of 19 on March 1, 2008 can enter. We will have four different groups (entrants must be within the age group they are entering as of March 1, 2008):

• Under 10 years old (up to 250 words)• 10 to 12 years old (250–350 words)• 13 to 15 years old (350-500 words)• 16 to 18 years old (500–750 words)

Information RequiredIn addition to your essay, please provide your name, address, telephone number (with area code), e-mail address (if you have one) and your birth date (including year).

Completion DateAll entries must be received at the NYSSA Office by March 1, 2008. Send your essay to: NYSSA C/O Essay ContestP.O. Box 612Long Lake, NY 12847-0612

JudgingA panel of NYSSA directors and officers will evaluate all essays received. Winners will be contacted by a NYSSA representa-tive. Winners will receive prizes as determined by the NYSSA Public Relations and Education Committee. Winners may be invited to read their essay at the Annual NYSSA Banquet on April 12, 2008 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.

Additional InformationAll entries must be received at the NYSSA Office no later than March 1, 2008. All entries become the property of the New York State Snowmobile Association upon receipt. Entries (including pictures, if included) will not be returned. Entries may be published in the New York Snowmobiler magazine, The NYSSA Online Magazine or any other venue decided by NYSSA. ❅

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• Ride in designated trails and lanes. You may be riding in a sensitive habitat.

• Don’t ride where you are not welcome or not allowed.

• A stop sign means STOP. • Use hand signals. • Never carry a passenger unless your

snowmobile is equipped to do so. • Don’t weave through traffic and make

moves that may startle others. • If possible, avoid riding in bad

weather, limited visibility, dusk or dark or when tired.

• Prolonged exposure to cold, noise, medications, illness and physical limitations can affect your riding ability.

• Be prepared, and never ride alone. Let people know where you are going and how you plan to get there — plan your ride, and ride your plan.

• Don’t litter — take out what you brought in.

• Take off your helmet and introduce yourself when speaking to people you meet on the trail.

• Remember the impression you leave on the trail, in a parking lot or at the trail head is the impression you give to other snowmobilers and non-snowmobilers about yourself, your club and snowmobiling in general.

Using common sense and taking a few minutes to read the Guide will help you have a safe riding season.

Finally, I’d like to thank Tracy and Barry of the Mexico Trails Riders for inviting me to their club fundraiser on Nov. 10, 2007.

Let’s try to get this riding season in the books as a safe, enjoyable and profitable one for snowmobiling. We need it. ❅


Stand Up and Be Recognized

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Officer InformationPresident: Robert V. [email protected] (518) 993-�653, �7 Kellogg St., Fort Plain, NY 13339

Vice President: Gary J. [email protected] (716) 731-1719, 5785 West St., Sanborn, NY 1413�-9�06

Secretary: Linda Middletonosp�@twcny.rr.com (315) 668-�1�7, 108 Baum Rd., Hastings, NY 13076

Treasurer: Roger [email protected] (716) 655-1593, S 3915 Four Rod Rd., East Aurora, NY 1405�

Past-President: Hal [email protected] (716) 864-4�83 �867 River Rd., Buffalo, NY 14�07

Web Master: Ed [email protected] (585) 598-9447 93 New Wickham Dr., Penfield, NY 145�6

Executive Director: Jim [email protected] (518) 6�4-3849, P.O. Box 61�, Long Lake, NY 1�847

Trails Coordinator: Dave [email protected] (518) 747-4609, PO Box 13, Hudson Falls, NY 1�839

This is a great way

to recognize some

of your members

and your Club.

Wow, it’s snowing like crazy and it’s not even Christmas yet! I hope you and yours had a wonderful and safe holiday season. If today is any indication, it seems we are in for a great season (as I write this in December). Please enjoy it safely.

Now is the time we start seeing articles in the news, be it in print or televised about those crazy snowmobilers and the dangers they pose. Please make sure your side of the story is heard too! When you see these stories, please contact your local reporters and tell them all the good things your Club does. Invite them to come to a Club organized activity. Show them that you and your Club are upstanding members of your community.

Each Club has been asked to complete a charitable works worksheet distributed by the NYSSA office. If your Club hasn’t received it, please contact your District Director or the office. This is used to identify all the good works we do in New York State and is compiled at the American Council of Snowmobile Association (ACSA) level for use nationally. On top of these statistics, there are other things your Club does like search and rescue assistance, youth safety training, etc. The point is, nowhere near all snowmobilers act like those folks that end up in the news for doing stupid and/or dangerous things with a snowmo-bile, but if we don’t tell the community, no one else will. I truly believe the Clubs in New York State are the best anywhere and the job you do makes riding in New York State great!

A Great Way to Recognize Club Members

Speaking of the good things you do, there are several awards available to you and your members — Snowmobiler of the Year, Snowmobile Family of the Year, Groomer of the Year, Club of the Year and Snowmobile Dealer of the Year. Applications are on the NYSSA Web site at www.nyssnowassoc.org. Completed applications must be received at the office no later than March 1. Awards will be given out at the Annual Awards

Banquet during the Spring Forum. This is a great way to recognize some of your members and your Club. Winners’ informa-tion will be sent on to the Northeast Chapter and ACSA for consideration at the national level.

Helping OthersIn December, my daughter Sarah and I

had the pleasure of joining Mark Kerling (from the Allegheny Snowmobile Federation and the Rushford Snowmobile Club) at the Food 2 Families Food Drive sponsored in part by Top’s Friendly Markets and WKBW-TV (The NBC Affiliate in Buffalo) to benefit the Food Bank of Western New York. Mark, Sarah and I represented the Western New York Coalition of Snowmobile Clubs Food Drive. We had the pleasure of presenting cash donations from several of our Federations, Associations and Clubs along with some collected food stuffs. As of mid-December we have donated about 500 pounds of food so far and over $500 in cash. Just a reminder, please bring a couple cans of non-perishable food with you to NYSSA’s Spring Forum.

As always, I wish you and yours a happy and safe snowmobile season. Please, know your limit, ride within it! We need you to be with us again next year. Thanks for all you do and to our new members, welcome! ❅

Ride New York

Central NY Snow Travelers, Inc.

Fast Facts!• Trail Mileage: 13� miles funded,

15 not funded• Approximate Snowfall Expected

Each Year: 98 inches• Trails Open: Dec. 19• Trail Conditions & Club Events

hotline: Please check the Web site• On the Web: www.cnysnowtravelers.com • Events: Feb. 16, John Albert Antique

Vintage Snowmobile Classic & Chicken BBQ.

• Trail Map: Madison County has a county-wide map available, and Oneida County will have an updated county-wide map available soon.

• Counties Covered: Madison and Oneida counties

• NYSSA Director/Alternate: Elwin Goff and Alternate Tom Baker for Madison County; Gary Batchelder and Alternate Jim Rolf for Oneida County.

• Clubs in Area: Our trails meet with those of the Ilion Snowdrifters, Tri-Valley Trailriders, Moonlight Riders and Sherburne Area Snow Travelers.


by Martha Crossway, Secretary, and Anne O’Dell

CNY Snow Travelers (formerly Waterville Area Snow Travelers) was formed in the late 1960s. In the beginning it was a social club, but as snowmobiling evolved, the club evolved into a trail maintenance organization.

In the 1990s, two other clubs merged with WASTA to make it the largest club in New York south of the Thruway, with approxi-mately 150 miles of trails. With these mergers the club now covers Oneida and Madison counties. Solsville, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Deansboro and Kirkland are some of the destinations on our trail system, which includes Corridor Trails C5 and C7. Because we cover such a vast area, in 2006 we decided to change the name to CNY Snow Travelers, Inc., to more accurately reflect who we are.

As well as building and maintaining a trail system, our club conducts two youth and adult safety courses per year. Education and communication are done through our Web site, monthly newsletters and our monthly meetings.

In November 2007, we purchased property on US Route 20, near the village of Bridgewater, with 30 acres, a house that will be used as a club house, and a barn to store our groomers and other equipment. Next year the club house will be ready for use and the property will be ready to be used as a trail head to get to the main trail less than a mile away.

Membership to our club is $25 for a family or individual, $255 for lifetime and complimentary for landowners on our trail system.


Trail DescriptionMost of our trails are shared with cross

country skiers, hikers, snowshoers and horseback riders. Our trails are groomed in the winter by four class A groomers. Two of the groomers are 8-feet wide and two are 10-feet wide. We also use a Polaris work sled with a 4-foot wide drag. For year-round signing and maintenance, the club has two John Deere Gators, two Polaris six wheelers, chainsaws and other hand tools. Our members volunteer the use of their dozers, backhoes, trucks and other heavy equipment for building and maintaining trails.

The club hosts fundraisers throughout the year to help offset its cost of operation. Our biggest fundraiser is the John Albert Memorial Classic Snowmobile Show and Chicken BBQ held each February. John was a past president of our club and one of the founding fathers of the New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA). The show has grown into one of the largest classic sled shows in the state.

This year the event will be held on Feb. 16, 2008, at the Oriskany Falls Firemen’s Field. The firemen will have an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs starting at 10 a.m. and a Chicken BBQ from noon until gone. Sled registration is from 8-11 a.m., $5 per sled or $15 total for three or more. Judging will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. by registered show sled owners. There will be a swap meet all day. Our big cash raffle drawing and door prizes will begin at 2:30 p.m. Trophies will be awarded after the prizes.

Please go to our Web site for trophy and plaque classes and to pre-register. We are also planning a vintage sled ride and a sled motor MeltDown.

Our trail system is “a best kept secret.” We have a very scenic trail system. Our trails travel through villages, state lands and miles of farm country. We have an intermediate, clearly marked trail system adjoining with towns. The best tourist riding is the Brookfield state lands with beautiful scenery. Our trails are always prepared for weekend riding. As there is a lot of night riding in our area, days are beautiful with less riding and the nights tend to be quite busy.

Due to many landowner changes and reroutes, we do not have a trail map available at this time. The Madison County and Oneida County Associations have maps of the area available.

Specific, up-to-date information can be found on our Web site, www.cnysnowtravelers.com. If you need further information, we also have current contact phone numbers and e-mail addresses for the officers and board members on the Web site.

Clubs, Parking and MapsThere are many bed and breakfast places

to stay at in our area, and there are a few motels. Places to park and unload include:

• Brookfield State Forest — assembly area on Moscow Hill, Hubbardsville (three miles off State Route 12)

• Bridgewater Town Barn, just off State Route 20, Bridgewater

• Joan’s Diner, 3480 Oneida St., Chadwicks • Solsville Hotel, Solsville Rd., Madison

(three miles off State Route 20)

The trail system includes many restau-rants along the way:

• Solsville Hotel, Solsville Rd., Madison • Eddie & Zina’s Cafe, 7763 State

Route 20, Madison • Dominicks Italian Bistro, 9681 State

Route 20, Bridgewater • Beaver Den, 1946 South Academy

Rd., Brookfield • Patty’s Pub, Route 20, Bridgewater • American Legion, Route 20, Sangerfield

Sights along the way include windmills in Madison and Munnsville, Brookfield State Forest and Tassle Hill State Forest.

Should you need something, there are two dealers close by: Excell Motorsports, Route 12, Hubbardsville, N.Y. and Marcellus Sales, Route 12, Earlville, N.Y.

When you’re done riding, we’re not far from the Turning Stone Casino in Vernon.

Maps can be obtained from any tourism booth in Oneida County, the Hotel Solsville or contact a club officer. ❅


At the Jan. 5, 2008, NYSSA Board of Directors Meeting held in Cierco, Stephen Lewis of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) Snowmobile Unit drew the Early Bird 11 Winners of the NYSSA Super Raffle.

Congratulations to all the winners! Tickets are still being sold for the final drawing with more than 60 more prizes to be given away. Be sure to get your tickets.

Final drawing to be held on April 12, 2008.

1. Yellowstone Package, donated by Yellowstone Vacations — Kathryn Cooper, Walton, N.Y. Ticket sold by ?.

2. Togwotee Package, donated by Togwotee Mountain Lodge — Carlene Coe, Auburn, N.Y. Ticket sold by ?.

3. $1,000 Cash, donated by NYSSA — Rich Augustine, Highmount, N.Y. Ticket sold by Big Valley Trail Breakers.

4. Northern Outdoors Package, The Forks, Maine, donated by Northern Outdoors, The Forks ME — Jeff White, Newark Valley, N.Y. Ticket sold by Tioga Ridge Runners.

5. Peek & Peak Resort and Spa Package, donated by Peek’n Peak Resort and Spa, Findley N.Y. and the Snowmobile Clubs of Chautauqua County — Shawn Sponable, Salisbury Center, N.Y. Ticket sold by Stratford Snowdrifters.

6. Two-Nights Lodging/Trail Permit for Two in Town of Webb, donated by Town of Webb — Chuck Bodie, Norwich, N.Y. Ticket sold by Ed, Panther Tracks.

7. Edge Hotel Package, Lyons Falls, N.Y., donated by Edge Hotel — CJ Costich, Penfield, N.Y. Ticket sold by Webster Ridge Runners.

8. Timberview Lodge Package, donated by Timberview Lodge — Dean Bedlar, Alder Creek, N.Y. Ticket sold by Lost Trails.

9. The Spruces B&B Package, Montague, N.Y., donated by The Spruces B&B, — Duane Gigo, Granville, N.Y. Ticket sold by 1400NWCTB.

10. Communication Safety System for Two Sleds, donated by Impact Global Industries, Inc. — Dave Stockmeister, Penfield, N.Y. Ticket sold by ?.

11. Fastrac Markets $150 Gift Card, donated by Fastrac Markets — David Grace Jr., Glenwood, N.Y. Ticket sold by Pioneer Snow Surfers.

Remember, your club gets

to keep $2.50 for each ticket sold

by one of its members. What a great fundraiser!

NYSSA Super RaffleEarly Bird 11 Winners


Guidelinesfor Responsible SnowmobilingAs an off-road experience, snowmobiling can have risks. Every snowmobile rider using snowmobile trails in New York State should understand and accept the following:• All snowmobiles will be operated meeting legal requirements and all operators and passengers know and obey all New York State

laws pertaining to the use of snowmobiles.

• It is recognized and accepted that snowmobiling is essentially an off-road activity taking place in an unpredictable natural environment.

• The grooming and maintenance of trails, when provided, is meant solely to enhance the comfort and enjoyment of safe and prudent operators and passengers.

• It is not practical or possible to maintain all trails uniformly or to remove all unexpected or unknown trail conditions.

• Weather conditions affect trails and snowmobile operation, and they may change without warning.

• The majority of trails are on privately held lands and respecting the wishes of the landowner is key to protecting the trail.

• The snowmobile operator is ultimately responsible for the safe operation of his/her snowmobile: Know your limit, Ride within it.

• NYSSA member clubs are volunteer-based organizations with finite resources and manpower.

• NYSSA member clubs are providing the privilege of trail access for most snowmobile trails in New York State without any guarantee of service or quality.

• Snowmobile operators and passengers will:• not consume alcohol prior to or while using the trails;• be prudent and responsible and shall ensure that snowmobiles are operated with appropriate care and control at all times;• know how to snowmobile competently and understand that the operation of snowmobiles requires full cognitive abilities;• ride in control at a prudent and reasonable speed under the prevailing trail and weather conditions;• stay to the right side of the trail, not withstanding that there are no centerlines;• know that there may be grooming or other maintenance activities under way at any time of the day or night which may take up

the whole or any part of the trail and have the right of way;• know snowmobile trails are not engineered highways;• adhere to the Safe Riders Pledge by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association and follow safety practices

presented by each snowmobile manufacturer provided to the owner/operator when a new snowmobile is purchased; • be aware that emergency and cell phone service may not be available from all trail locations;• follow all posted signs; • be aware of existing conditions and trail conditions as they appear on snowmobile trails;• know that snowmobiling on trails in New York State is regarded as a family-oriented activity;• know the unique and particular dangers of ice crossing;• dress appropriately for all conditions and will have appropriate safety and emergency equipment at all times; and• respect landowner wishes, obey posted signs and stay on the trail. ❅

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RETURN ALL APPLICATIONS TO:

NYSSA P.O. Box 612

Long Lake, NY 12847-0612 (Fax: 518-624-3849)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY:

MARCh 1, 2008NO EXCEPTIONS

RETURN ALL APPLICATIONS TO:

NYSSA P.O. Box 612

Long Lake, NY 12847-0612 (Fax: 518-624-3849)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY:

MARCh 1, 2008NO EXCEPTIONS

Club of the Year ApplicationNew York State Snowmobile Association

Snowmobile Club of the Year Snowmobile Season of 2007 to 2008

Club Name: ___________________________________________________________________________Address: _____________________________________________________________________________City: ___________________________________________________________ Zip: __________________Phone: _________________________________________________________ Fax: __________________County: ______________________________________________________________________________E-mail _______________________________________________________________________________NYSSA Director: _______________________________________________________________________Member of what County Association/Federation? _____________________________________________Application Submitted By: _____________________________________________Phone: ______________________________________________________ E-mail: __________________How often does the club meet? ___________________________________________________________What percentage of club members attend meetings? __________________________________________How many family and/or individual members belong to club this season?

Family __________________________________Individual ___________________________________How many club members attend the Forum/Annual NYSSA meeting? ______________________________Does club conduct Safety Training Classes? ____________________ How Many? __________________How many students successfully completed the class? ________________________________________How many club members are Certified Safety Instructors? ______________________________________Does the club maintain a rescue team/equipment? ____________________________________________Does the club adhere strictly to the Snowmobile Code of Ethics? _________________________________Does the club enforce the “ZERO TOLERENCE” program? _______________________________________How many miles of trails are maintained by the club?Corridor __________________________________Secondary ___________________________________How many hours are spent on grooming? ___________________________________________________What kind of equipment is used to groom trails? ______________________________________________What events/activities did the club have this season? __________________________________________What has club done to promote or improve the image of snowmobiling? ___________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________

Groomer of the Year ApplicationNew York State Snowmobile Association

Groomer Operator of the Year Snowmobile Season of 2007 to 2008

Club Name: _________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________Phone: _________________________________________________________ Fax: ________________County:_______________________________________________NYSSA Director: ________________E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________________

Operator’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________Jacket-Numerical Size: __________________________ Name Printed On Jacket: ________________

Application Submitted By: _______________________________________ Phone: ___________ E-mail

How many miles of trails has applicant groomed this season? __________________________________How many hours has applicant spent grooming this season? __________________________________What kind of equipment is used? ________________________________________________________How long has applicant been involved in grooming? _________________________________________Has applicant completed an approved trail grooming course? __________________________________If yes, when and where? ______________________________________________________________Has applicant trained new operators? Yes/No How many? ____________________________________What safety equipment is provided in groomer? ____________________________________________What other club activities does applicant participate in? _____________________________________What, if any, special or extraordinary circumstances has applicant experienced while grooming? ________________________________________________________________________________________

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No Material Will Be Returned

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please include on separate sheet of paper.


It’s AWARDS Time!

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Each year, NYSSA strives to give recognition to the hardworking clubs and individuals who are most dedi-cated to improving our sport. Do you know of someone who may be deserving of an award this year? The awards presented each year are:

• Snowmobiler of the Year• Snowmobile Family of the Year• Snowmobile Dealer of the Year• Groomer of the Year• Club of the Year• President’s Award (criteria to

be determined by the President)

The Awards Committee decides on all awards, with the exception of the President’s Award, based on a review of all submissions. The President’s Award is decided by the President based on the President’s own criteria.

Awards nominations are due to the NYSSA Office by March 1 for presentation at the April 14 Forum Banquet in Rochester. Applications may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed.

Previous Years’ Award Winners

Club Of The Year Award2007 Cranberry Lake Mountaineers2006 Shawangunk Mountain

Snowmobile & Rescue Club2005 East Herkimer Sno-Riders 2004 Canadarago Snowtoppers 2003 Allegany County Federation2002 Central Catskill Trail Association2001 Marilla Sno Mob

Groomer Of The Year - Class A/B2007 Ralph Collins/Cranberry Lake

Mountaineers 2006 Fritz Delaney/Thousand Islands

Snowmobile Club2005 Bill Cole/Penn Mountain

Snow Riders2004 John Meyer/South Warren2003 Ron Hajdasz/Deerfield

F&G Snow Trails2002 Martin Beyer/Valley Snow

Travelers2001 Larry Fuller/Lewis County

Groomer Of The Year - Class C 2007 Barry Staves/Shu-Make

Mountain Climbers 2006 Clay Albright & Evan Pearl/

Deefield SnowTrails2005 Pete Moore/Tully Trailblazers2004 Gary Thompson/Valley

Ridge Riders2003 Carl Hubbell/Twin Lakes

SM Assoc2002 Jim Waite/Charlton SM Club2001 Charles McKusic

Sen. Bill Sears Appreciation Award 2007 Assemblywoman RoAnn Distito/

Senator James Seward 2006 Sen. Meier/Assemblyman Morelle2005 Sen. James Wright2004 Assemblyman Joseph Morelle2003 Sen. James Seward2002 Assemblyman David R. Townsend Jr.2001 Sen. John DeFrancisco

John Albert/Ed Dutcher Most Valuable Snowmobiler Award 2007 Mike “Gunner” Cook 2006 Marty Bull2005 Jim Jennings2004 Vic Wood2003 Mary Brusoe2002 Jim Stevenson/Marilla Sno Mob2001 Doug Polovic/Penn Mountain Club

Snowmobile Safety Instructor- Parks Award 2003 Victor Daino Jr./Jean

Blanchard-Doino

Governors Award2002 George E. Pataki

President’s Award2007 Don Roark 2006 Ernie Roosevelt2005 Gary Broderick2004 Joan Vriesen2003 Mike Fazio2002 Jeff Johnson2001 Don Woodin


�006-07 Snowmobiler of the Year: Mike CookTo: NYSSAFrom: Rick Pugh, Vice President, Penn Mountain Snow Riders, Inc.Re: Nomination of Mike Cook for Groomer Operator of the Year, �006-07

Aside from the basic information which is required to accompany the “Groomer of the Year” award nomination form for season �006-07, I find it necessary to include a brief biography on Mike’s life, love, and dedication.

Mike has been an avid snowmobiler and proactive proponent of snowmobiling since even before his pre-teen years. Now 41 years old and married to the most understanding, loving wife, Eileen, Mike has made it his mission to improve, promote and teach all things snowmobiling. He has been an active club member since the late 1980s and has come under the tutelage of the late Eddie Dutcher, to whom Mike has acknowledged as his foremost, influential mentor in grooming theory and technique, groomer machinery, machinery maintenance, trail construction and maintenance, and groomer operation. Although Mike has become certified in groomer operation relatively recently out of necessity, he owes his experience and expertise and knowledge of grooming principles to Eddie.

Understand that Senior Master Sergeant “Gunner” Cook serves actively and full time with the New York Air National Guard as a Flight Engineer for the 105th Airlift Wing, Stewart ANGB, Newburgh, NY. A career military man, Mike has seen active duty in Panama, Kuwait and Iraq, among other hot spots, during his �3 years of military service where he currently spends anywhere from three to fourteen days per month overseas in some of the most hostile environments. And yet, somehow, he finds time to travel over three hours from his home downstate in Pine Bush, N.Y. to feverishly devote much of his free time in trail clearing and maintenance, groomer operation and mainte-nance, as well as numerous club activities and various seminars here, upstate. Gunner’s military career began out of high school, having spent nearly four years serving in the Air Force and upon discharge from there he immediately entered the Air National Guard.

This season, short as it was, Mike has trained three future, hopeful club members in the art of grooming and groomer operation and has been a mentor to many others. Though he may not realize it, whenever Mike speaks out on snowmobiling related issues, ears turn to listen. He is uncommonly knowledgeable in all aspects of this fine sport and is not sparing with this knowledge. He passionately preaches safe riding and safe trails and is an advocate of member participation. He regularly, unselfishly gives up much time not only to and for our club but for Trackside Blazers Club in Forestport, N.Y. as well. Oh, by the way, he finds time to ride his sled a couple thousand miles a year, too.

Not only a member and super-hero-like volunteer, Mike also serves on the Board of Directors for Penn Mountain where his years of snowmobiling wisdom is an asset that we, the Penn Mountain Members, truly appreciate and respect. In spite of all his active time with the Air Guard, Gunner has nearly a 100 percent attendance record at club and board meetings. And while he may not always have the time to assist with every club function, Mike’s monetary generosity goes beyond that which is expected, as noted recently with our club holding a fund raising pig roast which Mike was unable to attend due to his activity with the 105th that day. Rather than merely purchase a single, perfunctory ticket to show his support, he purchased ten and gave them away to one of our club’s landowner as a sign of goodwill. Another sign of his ability to act proac-tively rather than with a chastising manner is with a recent situation where a rider complained, on our club’s website forums, about a particular section of trail that was not groomed and smooth to his liking. Mike posted a courteous response to the rider’s remarks with an offer to join along on a night’s worth of grooming in order to see, first hand, exactly the procedures, obstacles, and most importantly, the time it takes to groom as few as fifteen miles of trail. Needless to say this particular rider now has a new respect for the dedication and responsibility that volunteer members choose to do, not required to do. The hours mike has logged grooming is just a fraction of the time he has invested with the Penn Mountain Snow Riders cause…smooth, safe trails.

We, the members and executive board alike, cannot begin to thank Gunner enough for his generosity, support and dedication to his mission and would like nothing more than to see him awarded with a small token of appreciation of recognition for his efforts at the state level. ❅

Respectfully, sincerely submitted, Rick Pugh

AwArdscontinued from page 13

In response to many requests to see an example of a successful award nomination, below is the unedited letter that accompanied the nomination form nominating Mike Cook for Groomer of the Year. Note that the Awards Committee decided that of all the nominations received for all awards, Mike was most deserving of Snowmobiler of the Year.

Mike with his award plaque and jacket. Unfortunately, he was unable to attend the banquet to accept his award, as he was out flying a C-5 (Air National Guard Cargo Plane) at the time.


✍NYSSA Board Meeting Synopsis & Attendance

The NYSSA Board Meeting Synopsis & Director Attendance chart are now distributed via the NYSSA Online Magazine. Please visit the NYSSA Web site to get your copy!

Take Time to Get Involved; Contribute to Our Trail System

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Again there is that time lag from when this article is written to when you read it. It is just before Christmas, and I’m on a train heading for New York City. The ground is white all the way down. It is my hope this condition lasts for all snowmobilers, all winter long, all across the state.

The season has started in earnest and with it the all-too-frequent event of a snowmobile accident. Even at this early point several accidents have occurred, and tragically, a few have resulted in someone losing their life. Preparedness, safety, defensive riding and prudent operation of a snowmobile need to be at the top of every snowmobiler’s mind while out there on the trail.

Trail Signing Guidelines Provided Safer Trails

Slow down, and follow the signs. I do want to hear from snowmobilers who encounter signage that is confusing or inconsistent. A great deal of effort this fall by a large number of Clubs has gone into making trail signage consistent with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYSOPRHP) trail signing guidelines. Over 150 Clubs sent representatives to the signing workshops this season. In addition, 130 snowmobilers are now trained Safe Trail Advisors. Hopefully, trail signing guideline informa-tion will provide safer trails.

The Satellite STEP Signage program is doing very well in its first year. Ten counties now have volunteers trained in the statewide program and will work with Clubs in their own county to achieve consistent signage. Those counties are Allegany, Chenango, Genesee, Herkimer, Madison, Onondaga, Otsego, St. Lawrence and Washington.

The influx of new members has produced more interest in grooming trails. Clubs are finding that if they have procedures spelled out as part of a

grooming operations plan or Groomer Operator Safety Guidelines, then members eager to operate the controls of a groomer know exactly what is expected. For certain, it is more then just hopping in and starting up the machine.

Entrepreneurs in snowmobiling look at things that need to be done and find a way to make them happen. Such is the case with Global Impact Industries. The technology of using a lighted display to inform snowmobilers of oncoming traffic has been met with a great deal of enthu-siasm. The Board of Directors supports the use of technology for this purpose, as the trail should be safer if the operator keeps both hands on the steering handlebars.

For those who are unsure what this is about, if you meet a snowmobile with a highly visible green light in your direction, the snowmobiler is riding alone. If the light is amber, the snowmobiler is followed by other snowmobiles. Many snowmobilers now raise their left hand to inform oncoming traffic of snowmobiles that follow, causing steering to be done with one hand.

ClubsIt is not too early to be thinking about

trail signs for next season. The bulk sign order is expected to be done again this spring. Clubs can save substantial money

by participating in the bulk-order program. But in order to do that, Clubs need to have some idea of what sign needs it may have for the next season. Bulk sign orders are usually submitted in early June, which should be sufficient time from the end of the current season to plan out signing needs. Save money on signs.

Snowmobilers Are you involved and helping make a

safe trail? If not, think of how much better things could be if you were involved. Do you know what your Club does each fall to get trails ready for the season? Could you take responsibility for even signing a mile of trail? That sounds easy enough. But you need to take that step of contacting the Club to let them know you’re willing to help.

For you to enjoy that trail, these are some of the things that need to happen:

First, a Club member has to contact the landowner for permission for the trail. And this is done annually. And if it involves public land, a permit is needed. What if the land changes hands? Does the new


See Application

landowner even know there was a trail there? Could it be that bridge that was put in last year can no longer be used.

Does the trail need a bridge or culvert? A bridge needs stringers and planking, and its installation needs volunteers who can operate a hammer or a screw gun.

Does a culvert need to be installed any place on the trail? What will it take to get it installed? How much fill will be needed? Who has the equipment that will be needed?

Does the trail need brushing out? Will a snowmobile be able to operate on this trail without getting hit by brush?

Is the trail crossing a field? What needs to be done to ensure that the snowmobile will get across the field without having to wander all over?

What signage is needed on this trail? Are there junctions? Do you know what nine signs are needed at each junction? Are there blind hills that need attention?

What equipment will be grooming this trail? Is it in condition to be on the trail? Do the operators know how to safely and effectively operate the groomer? Who will do repairs?

What has to be done so that members who do trail signage are all signing the

same way? Would anyone accept multiple, differing trail signing methods as reasonable?

Who takes care of the paperwork? Grooming and trail work logs need to be carefully maintained to account for the trail fund grant the Club received. Can you help with that?

Who maintains the Club? The strength and integrity of the Club is the only thing that enables volunteers to establish and maintain a trail system.

How can you contribute so that the trails you enjoy will be there tomorrow? ❅

trAils coordinAtorcontinued from page 15

Applications are currently being accepted for four, $500 scholarships. Only members of New York State Snowmobile Clubs are eligible for the Norris Brusoe and for the Joan and Digger Vriessen scholarships.

The top five applications will be sent to the Northeast Chapter Scholarship Committee, where they will compete against applicants from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire.

$500 Scholarships AwardedParents or students must be a member of NYSSA as of

Jan. 1, 2008. All applications must be complete. Please contact the NYSSA Office for your application instead of using the glossy page in this magazine, or download from www.nyssnowassoc.org (“downloads” section: pdf file). Applications are due back to the NYSSA office by March 1, 2008. ❅

Northeast Chapter ISC

Norris Bruscoe Scholarship • Joan and Digger Vriessen Scholarship

2008 scholarship Application


�008 Scholarship ApplicationNortheast Chapter ISC

Norris Brusoe ScholarshipJoan and Digger Vriessen Scholarship

Mail To: NYSSA Scholarship, P.O. Box 612, Long Lake, NY 12847Must be received before March 1, 2008

(Please type or print clearly) Date: _______________________Name of Applicant: ______________________________________________________ SS#: _____________________________________Address: _______________________________________________ City: __________________________Zip: _______________________Name of school attended: ___________________________________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date of graduation: ________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of college, university or vocational school: ________________________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Date of starting study above:_____________________ Major area of study: ___________________________________________________Cost per year: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________Are you employed: __________________________________ Year-round: __________________Summer only: _______________________Employer’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________If not, why? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Statement of Financial Need for One Year of Educational Program Student resources: _________________________________________ Estimated expenses: _____________________________________Salary: ______________________________________________________ Tuition and fees: _____________________________________From Family: _______________________________________________Books and supplies: _____________________________________Loans, grants – amounts: _______________________________________ Room and board: _____________________________________Savings: ______________________________________________________ Transportation: _____________________________________Other scholarships – amounts: ____________________________________ Other expense: _____________________________________Total resources: ______________________________________________ Total est. expense: _____________________________________Other pertinent information: _________________________________________________________________________________________Parent’s name(s): __________________________________________________________________________________________________Parent’s address(es): _______________________________________________________________________________________________Parent’s occupation(s): Mother: __________________________________________ Father: _____________________________________Number and ages of brothers and sisters: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Are they attending college: ______ Please give details: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________State or provincial snowmobile association: ____________________________________________________________________________

Please Attach1. An official high school or college transcript, whichever applies.�. Recommendations in writing by at least two teachers.3. Recommendations in writing by one or two friends, employers or clergy.4. Proof of acceptance at the listed college, university or vocational school.5. Write an essay about snowmobiling in your state, including at least one of these topics (economy, trails, environment or what

snowmobiling means to you) in 500 words or less.

Attention: ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE (1-5) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN THE SAME ENVELOPE AT THE SAME TIME OF APPLICATION OR WILL BE REJECTED.Deadline for completed applications is March 1, 2008. Late applications will not be considered.

The above statements are certified to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signed: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________


In cooperation with the local Department of Economic Development, Planning and Tourism, the Club works diligently to promote these trails to encourage tourism to the area, as tourism is a mainstay of the local economy.

Students Engineer New Snowmobile Bridge

Students of the Franklinville Central School will be instrumental in helping the Franklinville Snowmobile Club to achieve its goals. The focus of the partnership will be the replacement of a bridge dedicated to the late Sen. Patricia McGee, an instru-mental proponent of education, snowmo-biling, and community growth. A complementary project will include the installation of two culverts at a local park donated to the school by a local family for educational study and pursuits. These projects will allow the students to apply educational concepts in drafting and engineering to the real life construction of bridges and the installation of the culverts.

The project advocates classroom instruction and principles as well as practical, hands-on field application of those principles and concepts in the actual production and installation of the bridges and culverts. The drafting class will first study the design and engineering of the bridges and culverts. The project will then move to the field for the actual implemen-tation and construction of the engineering and design concepts. The complete success of the project is not limited to the class-room or the bridges themselves. The pinnacle of the efforts of all involved will be apparent on the trails throughout the upcoming winter season.

Partnership is the key to success in any project. Kudos to all dedicated and involved in the establishment and mainte-nance of safe and reliable winter recre-ational trails, valuable and practical education, and a diverse range of benefits and activity for both the end user and the surrounding communities. ❅

The winter season in western New York communities is a formula for recreational opportunities and educational pursuits. These recreational and educational objectives are the basis of a partnership recently formed between the Franklinville Snowmobile Club and Franklinville Central School.

“Destination snowmobiling” generates millions annually in economic benefits to businesses, towns, counties and the state of New York. A network of corridor and secondary trails leads to many services that support the needs of snowmobilers, who in turn support the local community, county, and state, thus playing an increasingly important role in sustaining the economy. The overall goal is to provide a unified recreation system which will serve the needs of all the state’s citizens. Snowmobile Clubs throughout the state facilitate these efforts during the winter season.

For more than 35 years, the Franklinville Snowmobile Club has established and maintained a variety of corridor and secondary trails, including private lands,

state lands and seasonal-use highways. These trails support both motorized and non-motorized winter pastimes. The Club is responsible for providing adequate and safe trails as required by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s (NYSOPRHP) Snowmobile Trail Fund Program. As the trail system continues to expand and grow, maintenance of these trails takes on a greater significance.

The Club’s 80-mile funded trail system is at the very heart of regional planning and economic development, providing access to numerous recreational, cultural and natural resources and scenic corridors.

by Sheri Webster, FSC SecretaryMap graphic by Joe Williams, Cattaraugus County Economic Development, Planning and Tourism

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Registrations and Membership

Thanks to Mother Nature and the efforts of many NYSSA volunteers who spread the word, registration numbers are running approximately 20,000 ahead of last season’s pace as of Dec. 22, 2007. A total of 81,487 snowmobiles have been registered with 69,115 belonging to Club members and 12,370 willing to pay the $100 registration fee instead of joining a Club. As of Dec. 27, 2007, NYSSA Clubs have a total of 50,360 members. 13,377 joined Clubs via credit card while 36,983 members were entered into the system by Club membership administrators.

Buy and Sell Sleds to Support Snowmobile Associations

To help bring solutions to the challenges the snowmobile community faces, the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA) and state snowmobile associations across the country have created an online classified Web site for snowmo-biles, trailers and ATVs — www.Sleds2Buy.com.

A portion of the revenue from this project will be distributed to state snowmobile associations to assist with their on-going safety, education and membership programs. This new stream of revenue can also assist with the legislative and regulatory challenges state associations face.

This new Web site will also enable non-snowmobilers to browse through the recreational equipment at no charge and with no pressure from salesmen. This may entice non-snowmobilers to become snowmobilers from the more affordable side of used equipment. This may expand the market for first-time buyers. This Web Site (www.Sleds2Buy.com) provides an opportunity for current owners to sell their current equipment — in order to purchase new! The site will also allow dealers to advertise and sell their used and non-current equipment they have sitting at their dealerships. This may increase the willingness of dealers to accept trade-in snowmo-biles, trailers and ATVs in the future.

Because a portion of every listing fee supports ACSA and state snowmobile associations, public awareness and protection of recreation access will continue to be priorities on the national and state levels. For more information, please visit www.Sleds2Buy.com.

ScholarshipsIn this issue, you will find a scholarship application available to

members of NYSSA. This scholarship contest is run in conjunction with the Northeast Chapter of the International Snowmobile Council (ISC). The single application form is used for both scholarships.

To win the two NEC $500 Scholarships, applicants will compete with students from Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire.

Separately, NYSSA will award two, $500 scholarships to students (or their parents) who are members of NYSSA. NYSSA’s

scholarships are dedicated to the memory and contributions of three individuals: Norris Brusoe and Joan and Digger Vriessen.

Norris became involved with New York Snowmobile Coordinating Group (NYSCG) as a Director in 1982 and became instrumental in raising funds for the organization. When NYSCG became NYSSA, Norris stayed involved in fundraising, became the director for Oneida County and represented NYSSA at many national and international functions. Norris and his wife Mary were named ISIA Family of the Year in 1990. Snowmobiling lost a great advocate when Norris passed in 2003.

Joan Vriessen was secretary of NYSSA from 1998-2002. Joan was never one to be shy about making her point known. Her energy was infectious, and was especially appreciated for the great job she did organizing the 2004 Governor’s Ride. We all lost a great friend when Joan passed away.

The scholarship application and instructions will also be available on the NYSSA Web site. ❅

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