b'VAST Newstwo clubs were not getting that typeconditions, work days, etc. Be sureofficers. We cannot thank them enough of financial support but still had theto follow our page, Windsor Countyfor all they have done for our county expenses. This year, the county addedSnowmobile Club. and the sport we all enjoy. All of a startup payment policy for these twoWindsor County Club has been verythese volunteers (and many more) clubs. We followed the same policyfortunate to have had good leaderscome together and work hard to guideline principles that VAST has forover many years. They have builtmake Windsor County an awesome corridor trails. a solid foundation for the currentdestination for snowmobiling!The county also has funds for emergency repairs a club can request for a zero-interest loan for funding forAWARD NOMINATIONSsmall equipment loans. Many of theBy Patty Companik nominate someone for, utilize the county clubs have taken full advantagegeneral nomination form and the of these options over the years. It is that time of year again.Reflectingcommittee will determine the award Do you like the convenience of theback on this years season, are therethat is most appropriate.porta-potties we have at severaltrails that stood out, great signage, locations on our trails? The countyvolunteers you were so impressedSome of the awards are for the helps pay for these too. with in regard to their dedication, afollowing:family that is always together for the Snowmobiler of the Year, Family orAll this funding is voted on by thebetterment of the sport, or a youngJunior Snowmobilercounty club representatives eachperson (15 or younger) who is out year when they review and vote onthere helping with trails and other club Trails Awards: Best Groomed,a proposed county budget. A portionrelated activities? Well, if you noticed Project, Signed, Most Improvedof your membership dues funds theany of these, please take a moment Groomer of the Yearcounty budget. That amount is alsoto nominate them for an award. voted on by the clubs of the countyRecognition is a great way of saying Horizon Awardeach year. thank you and we appreciate you.Club of the YearDo you remember hurricane Irene?These awards are a special recognition Dealership of the YearWell, I bet all the clubs in VAST do.for those outstanding snowmobilers Personal Attributes Awards:It took its toll on our trails. Bridgesand clubs who are deeply committed Dedication, Enthusiasm, Effort,were destroyed, trails washed out,to organized snowmobiling and are Motivator, Ambitiontrees down, culverts lifted, and the listinvolved in snowmobile organizations goes on and on. Due to the support inthat strive to make the sport even moreDescriptions and forms for these Windsor county, the county was ableenjoyable in the future. awards and more can be found on the to help get our clubs back in business.If you are unsure of which award toVAST website vtvast.org/awards.html. The expenses of that storm wereDeadline for nominations is May 1.insane. VAST supported the entire state with emergency funding, but thatMake a Difference was not enough to cover all the costs.Windsor County Club has moved intoNominate Someonethe technology age this past year. We purchased conferencing equipment (microphone, speaker, camera) forNOMINATIONS AREDUEMay 1, 2023our monthly meetings to run more effectively utilizing the Zoom platformVAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andfor those members who are unable to drive to the meeting. This has allowedcommitted all year long. Please take the time to us to make it easier for our clubs tonominate someone who deserves recognition.be an active participant at the county level. Horizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the Year The county hosted its first ever pre-Snowmobile Family of the Yearseason gathering this year. This was Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15)not a fundraiser, but an opportunity Dealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the Yearfor clubs and their families, members, and volunteers to get together and getAwards for ClubsTrail Related to know each other better. We hope to Most Improved Trails Best Signed Trails make this a yearly tradition.The county has its own Facebook page Best Groomed Trails Trail Project of the Yearwhere any of our county clubs can postTo obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmlmeeting updates, events, grooming Two $1500Late Winter 2023 | 9 SCHOLARSHIPSAPPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2023VAST awards two $1,500 scholarships annually.VAST Scholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or dependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post secondary school, including vocational/technical education.Two Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will also be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of the International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards program. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.All applications must be postmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2023. For application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005Please send all applications to:26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: mandy@vtvast.org'