b'VAST NewsWINDSOR COUNTY PRE-SEASON KICKOFFBy Patty CompanikWindsor County held a Pre-Season kickoff gathering this year. The purpose was to get together with like-minded snowmobile volunteers and enjoy an evening of socializing. No business was done. No fundraising occurred. Other than a quick introduction, no speeches were made. Everyone just enjoyed the evening! So many people are involved behind the scenes, but we only see the assigned club member/officer at the countyParticipating club presidents/representatives: Andover Mountaineers, Bridgewater meetings. This event gave us anSnow Zippers, Chester, Cavendish Snow Fleas, Hartland Hill Hoppers, Hurricane Riders, opportunity to meet and enjoy theHawks Mountain Ridge Riders, Ludlow Side Hill Cronchers, Plymouth Snow Sneakers, company of some of the many otherSkitchewaug Trail Riders, Weathersfield Pathfinders and West Windsor Moonlighters.volunteers who do so much for our sport in Windsor county. We went back to the roots of clubdecided that this should be an annual The response from the county clubsgatherings with a potluck styleevent. What a wonderful way to was overwhelmingly positive.evening. Each participating clubkick-off the riding season. Thank you, Twelve clubs (130 people) were abledonated a tray of food for the buffet.Windsor county volunteers, for all to participate in the event: AndoverThe variety of options was amazingyour hard work and dedication. It is Mountaineers, Bridgewater Snowand delicious. There was plenty ofbecause of all of you that great things Zippers, Chester, Cavendish Snowfood to be had. We also had a DJ (Paulhappen!Fleas, Hartland Hill Hoppers,Stoddard) at the event, who provided Hurricane Riders, Hawks Mountaingreat music and lighting for the Ridge Riders, Ludlow Side Hilldancing which occurred that night. Cronchers, Plymouth Snow Sneakers, Skitchewaug Trail Riders,The volunteers made the event very Weathersfield Pathfinders and Westsuccessful! We couldnt have held Windsor Moonlighters. Also inthis event without their support! attendance was VAST President JeffSome of the key volunteers who Fay. Jeff chose and presented an awardhelped with setup, clean up, buffet for the Best Decorated Table whichsetup, breakdown, greeters and more went to the Plymouth Snow Sneakers.were: Lee Whiting, Lisa Varney, Kelly Each club purchased their own ticketsWeymer, Janet Wyscoki, the Messer and decided how they wanted tofamily, Amber and Ivor Stevens, Joe distribute them. Some invited officers,Marini, Gary and Cheryl Mendrala volunteers, landowners, businessand Frank Companik.owners and/or family members.The Windsor county clubs haveJackie and Paul Gotch start the buffet line for the evenings event.Windsor county officers:Vice President Dick Jewett, Alternate Director Stan Choiniere, Board Member Greg Riveiro, President Patty Companik,Kelly Weymer and Lisa Varney greeted attendees as they County Trails Coordinator Barry Messer and County Director Doug Jacobs. entered.6 | Snowmobile VERMONT'