b'VAST News2018/19 VAST OFFICER ELECTIONSThe following candidates would like to earn your vote.TREASURER - Sonia KoehlerI am seeking reelection to the officer position of treasurer. I was born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom and have a strong love for snowmobiling. My grandfather, who was heavily involved in snowmobiling and even has a trail in Norton named after him, made sure that I grew up in the sport. I started on a Polaris Indy, and now I am carrying on the tradition by having PRESIDENT - Tim Mills VICE PRESIDENT - Jeff Fay both my children ride double with my As they say, time flies, and this yearIt has been my pleasure to serve as vicehusband and I.has been no exception. It seems likepresident for another year, workingSeveral years ago, I joined the only yesterday we were still groomingalongside President Tim Mills,Northeast Kingdom Snow Blasters and snow across the state. This past seasonExecutive Director Cindy Locke, thecurrently serve as the club treasurer was truly one for the books. We have aVAST staff, officers and the board ofand TMA coordinator. My husband lot to be proud of, and for that, I thankdirectors. As we wrap up this fantasticcurrently serves as president of the you all. past season and prepare for the oneDrift Dusters Snowmobile Club.Our mission is still one we all standupcoming, the healthy future of VASTIt has been a pleasure entering back behind and that is to have a trailremains the primary focus. There wasinto the snowmobile community, and system second to none. This missiongrowth in membership for the thirdI have enjoyed working with VAST continues as clubs work their wayyear in a row in 2019. Early Bird salesstaff and board members. I believe through the 2019 construction seasonwere up 8 percent over 2018, drivenmy ability to work well with others, in anticipation of another snow-filledno doubt by the pre-season snowfall.ask questions when needed, and do winter in Vermont. The board ofIm anticipating additional growth inall I can in the best interest of our directors, trails committee, and others2020 after having such a great seasonmembership has provided a solid have been extremely busy this year asin 2019. foundation for what is needed in this we all strive to keep up with the needsIt would be my honor to continue asposition. It would be a privilege to of the trail system and membership.your vice president, working to helpserve as your treasurer for another As busy as we all have been, thereguide the future of our sport as bestyear. Thank you for your support. is still plenty to do. With that said, II can. I have had the opportunity am seeking re-election as presidentto attend a few county meetings of VAST for the 2019/20 season. Thisacross the state. I enjoy meeting with years VAST Annual Meeting is beingmembers to listen to their concerns hosted by Caledonia county and,and ideas. As always, please contact as promised by Caledonia Countyme at jfayvast@comcast.net with your Director Ken Gammell, stands to bethoughts on how we could provide a great time for all. As always, VASTa better riding experience for our Annual Meeting is a great opportunitymembership. to voice your opinion and be aI look forward to seeing many of you productive part of the process. I lookat Annual Meeting on SeptemberSECRETARY - Jim Hillforward to seeing you all there.7, hosted this year by the clubs of Caledonia county. I hear from a goodIm seeking the position of VAST source that its going to be the bestsecretary for another year. Ive enjoyed one yet. Please plan on joining us ifthe last several years serving VAST and you are able. Its a chance to voice yourits members. Id feel honored to serve thoughts about your association.as secretary for another year.Summer 2019 | 11'