b'VAST NewsA message from VAST President Tim Mills SAFETY COURSESSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2019 9 a.m.3 p.m.; SnoBuster Maintenance Facility 9288 VT Route 9, Woodford, VT staceybleile@hotmail.comSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 10 a.m.; Enfield Motor Sports 27 Palomba Dr, Enfield CT enfieldmotorsports@yahoo.com;860-741-2173SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 10 a.m.; Hunters Recreational Products 263 Church St., Wallingford, CT kelly@hunterspool.com; 203-269-2183SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 9 a.m.3 p.m.; Poultney Firehouse 288 Beaman St., Poultney, VT janerjim@myfairpoint.net; 802-287-9755SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 Past and current VAST presidents Jim Hill, Pat Poulin, Dexter Wilson, and Jeff Fay gather9 a.m.3:30 p.m.; Barre Town School on the stage at Annual Meeting to present Tim Mills with the Officer of the Year Award.70 Websterville Road, Barre, VTdrouleau23@gmail.com; 802-839-0533Like I have said before and I willby our local dealers here in VermontSATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 continue to say, if you werent able tothat are available for your riding8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m.; Church of the Annunciation attend Annual Meeting, you truly arepleasure for the upcoming season.7 N Depot St, Ludlow, VT missing out on a unique opportunity.And if that wasnt enough, true toludins@tds.net; 802-345-9910Caledonia County Director KenVermonts heritage, you could evenSATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 Gammell promised that this yearspurchase maple flavored cotton8 a.m.3 p.m.; Brighton Fire Station Annual Meeting was one not to becandy and yes, we stopped by more102 Railroad St, Island Pond, VT missed and he was right. From thethan once to sample their wares. Allgreenmtngastec@gmail.com; 802-673-8954minute you pull into the parking lot,of this and you have only entered theSATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2019 you know it, you can feel it. If there isoutside area of the venue for Annual9 a.m.3 p.m.; SnoBuster Maintenance a single snowmobiling bone in yourMeeting. Facility body, you know you are home. This9288 VT Route 9, Woodford, VT is it. This is where you belong, andOnce inside, you are welcomed at thestaceybleile@hotmail.comthese are your people.sign-in table where you check in forSATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 the day, purchase your meal ticket, Annual Meeting is the one time thatand take the opportunity to catch up8 a.m.4 p.m.; North Country Hospital 189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VTyou are able to see a majority of thewith old friends you havent seen in aorleanscountysnowmobilers@gmail.com; snow grooming equipment vendorswhile. What you need to remember is802-274-4502 gathered together. This In itself isthat Annual Meeting is a gathering ofSATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020 pretty sweet as it allows you thelike minds. It is that one time per year9 a.m.3 p.m.; SnoBuster Maintenance Facility opportunity to discuss the pros andwhen we all get together to make9288 VT Route 9, Woodford, VT cons of the different types of snowsnowmobiling in Vermont the best itstaceybleile@hotmail.comgrooming machines representingcan be. It is your chance to representSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 most power units all in one place.your local club and to have a voice,9 a.m.3 p.m.; SnoBuster Maintenance Facility Follow this up with a chance to seeto vote on our annual budget, and be9288 VT Route 9, Woodford, VT and discuss the differences in thea positive part of the process. Whatstaceybleile@hotmail.comtrail groomers that the power unitsI think everyone needs to remember are pulling to make the white carpetis that we are all in this together, andSUMMER COVER that we all enjoy. Add to that theif we are going to be successful, we latest buzz is on trail clearing andneed to all be a part of the process.PHOTO LOCATIONbrush trimming techniques for ourWe all need to be there to participateWere you able to guess the mystery coveted trails and you have prettyand remember what makes VASTlocation of our Summer issue cover? much come full circle.what it is: a snowmobile trail systemMark Darby of Southbury, Conn. After taking in all of that information,second to none! emailed us identifying it as being you can also check out the latestRide safely and smooth trails! taken on Corridor 58 in the Irasburg/snowmobiles on display along withTim Mills, VAST President Covernty area. He was randomly the different clothing options offeredselected from the correct answers to win a t-shirt!4 | Snowmobile VERMONT'