b'Annual MeetingDEDICATION ENTHUSIASM EFFORTThe followingThis individualHe started out individual hashas beenlike many of us, repeatedlysnowmobilingout and about shown howwith his familyriding, and before dedicatedsince he wasyou knew it, he is to hisa young boy volunteering. club and theeven then heNow he is the overall VASTexpressed histrailmaster for his membership.enthusiasmclub. Even before theaboutHe has an official season began, he had his teamsnowmobiling. extensive mechanical ability, which of volunteers and some hired helpHe helps the club with projects,has allowed the club to save money lined up and organized to get all thebrush removal, signage, as well asin that area and have more money required trail work completed. trail and bridge work.available to spend on upgrading their Several weeks before the seasonHe proved his resourcefulnesstrail system.opened, the area received a verywhen he identified much neededHe used his mechanical ability to large snowstorm with winds thatbridge materials, managed to get therepair the clubs groomer instead affected approximately 90 percentmaterials donated and delivered toof paying Kassbohrer to come from of their trails. He took the lead inthe club for free. Maine to do the job.gathering volunteers and scheduling equipment, and they went outHis passion for snowmobiling andHe is involved in reconstructing every day for almost two weeks toexemplary character has turned thisbridges, cutting brush, and grooming. ensure all the brush was cleared andyoung man into a valued volunteer.He has been instrumental in the members were able to ride with noHe is the type of person whodevelopment of a social media site issues on opening day. represents the sport of snowmobilingfor the club, which has provided During the season, he groomed andwell. beneficial information for the VAST coordinated the schedule of otherThis year was an exciting one forcommunity.groomers to ensure the clubs trailshim. He purchased his first newHe is making every effort he can to were in great riding condition. snowmobile and shortly after that hehelp support the club in whatever He understands the need towas accepted into the police academy. area he is needed.communicate whats happeningEven with the demanding scheduleThe 2019 Award for Effort goes to and made sure all updates are sentthe police academy requires, he stillAlan Laporte from the Cold Hollow to the person who updates theirmakes a three-hour trip to Vermont toBearcats.club website and Facebook page sovolunteer and support the club. anyone riding in the area knowsThe 2019 Award for Enthusiasm goesAPPRECIATIONwhat to expect. to Brian Cain from the Windsor Sno The 2019 Award for Dedication goesTravelers. We appreciate the efforts of all to Bernie Ellison from the Ludlowvolunteers and sometimes there is Sidehill Cronchers.a strong need to acknowledge it. This particular volunteer has always Fall 2019 | 15'