b'Annual AwardsAward of Excellence The following person has been fully engaged and involved since taking on an officer position in her club. She has taken lead on the roles of secretary, publicity , membership, merchandising and fundraising.All this, and she doesnt even snowmobile. She has been known to be out in the groomer riding shotgun with her husband a few times though. She is Award of Excellence someone many in her county know. The next person was described asShe greats everyone with a smile and being smart and calculated withwarm welcome.Award of Excellence each move he makes.He is veryWith her involvement and leadership The following person has been aambitious and does a lot for his clubover the recent years, the club has member of his club for many years. Hedespite having a young family atgrown in size, is active on social media, has always been there to lend a handhome. He keeps his family involved incommunicates often and regularly with the clubs trail projects, bridgesnowmobiling as well.They each playwith their members. Her fundraising building, trail clearing, and groomera role in supporting their dad/spouseefforts have helped the club build a shed construction. He has many skillsby taking part in the club activities. solid financial base.which he generously shares withHe is in a tough area of the state whereShe is not afraid to help when she sees the club.He is a master carpenter,landowners change hands frequentlygaps or areas in need of improvement. a knowledgeable woodsman, and aand there is an urban sprawl takingWith the VAST online TMA sales superb mechanic. Since his retirementplace on the outskirts of largerlaunching this year, she reached out he has taken on a new role within thecommunities.He is detail orientedto the appropriate staff members club; head of maintenance and repairand efficient and does a great job asto discuss the reports and deposits of the clubs grooming equipment. the middle man, balancing ambitiousand suggested a way to align the First, he organized the groomer shedmembers wants versus the reality ofcommunication and finances to the and set up to be an efficient repair andsituations. clubs to minimize confusion.maintenance work space. Erik Engstrom of the Iroquios SnoOver the past year she has been able He set up a maintenance program forBeavers Club of Chittenden Countyto recruit others to help the club, the equipment and keeps track of whatreceives an Award of Excellence expanding the knowledge base of needs attention.He believes in theits officers and promoting more old adage An ounce of prevention ismembership inclusion. When you worth a pound of cure!He volunteersthink of her club,she is one of the countless hours of his time greasing,first people you think of. For her years changing oil, checking the equipmentof dedication, commitment and love for wear and repairing what needs toof the club, (and her husband who be repaired. As we all know, groominghappens to be the clubs president) we equipment is a major investment forwant to say thank you for all you do!a club and equipment in tip notchKaren Marini of the Cavendish Green operating condition is necessary forMountain Snow Fleas of Windsor the club to maintain its trail system.receives an Award of ExcellenceHeexemplifies an old-fashioned work ethic and whatever he does, he does it right.Andy Rogstad of the Chester Snowmobile Club of Windsor county receives an Award of Excellence18 | Snowmobile VERMONT'