b'Annual Meetingseason. Volunteers worked on it manyHe is knowledgeable in bridge,club, he has a can-do attitude and has nights and weekends. building and trail constructionbrought many new active members VAST donated the beams for the twopractices. into the club thanks to his positive bridges, and the club and the CountyHe is practical, grounded, and thinksattitude. When a bridge needs repair, paid several thousands of dollars tothings through before speaking/acting. a trail needs brushing, he and the complete this project, which includedsteadfast group of volunteers he has building two bridges, one 34 feet longHe is upfront and forthcoming inmotivated get the job done! His overall and the other even longer at 55 feet. contributing his opinions. attitude is infectious in the club: Its This new trail includes a Park & RideHe is a skilled communicator. no problem! Hey, were all farm boys!and has access to Harpoon Brewery,After the Halloween storms of 2019He is a skilled equipment operator and Vermont Farmstead Cheese Co.ravaged much of the state, he washas continued to successfully groom Market, Blake Hill Preserves, Siloa huge asset to VAST and the clubsthe clubs trails, keeping the clubs Distillery, Artisan Easts and Simonwithin his county, repeatedly steppingaging machine turning each time it Pearce. There is also access to gas justup to coordinate the FEMA projectssnows! 15 minutes up the trail at Mikes Storetaking place along the LVRT. HisHe has been an incredible asset to the in Hartland.strengths kept the projects movingclub and to VAST. Neil Christopher If you didnt get a chance to check outalong smoothly, saving his clubs andfrom the Alburg Sno Springers of Trail 6F in Windsor Vermont this paststaff in the VAST office coordinationGrand Isle County is VASTs 2020 season, be sure to put it on your list fortime and aggravation whileTrailmaster of the Year.the upcoming season. contributing to successful repair of the LVRT.The Windsor Sno Travelers ofHe does an excellent job representing Windsor County receives the awardVAST and snowmobiling and is a true for Project of the Year. ambassador. Terry Carpenter from Lamoille County, please accept the award for County Trail Coordinator of the Year.Dedication AwardThese two individuals have shown their dedication to snowmobiling for many years.They help several clubs when they can with brush-hogging, building bridges, trail maintenance and event support.County Trails Coordinator Working independently most of the of the Year time, they are always checking the One of the primary roles of theconditions of the trails, and if they see County Trail Coordinator is to act asan issue, they care for it even before the the liaison between the VAST clubsclub is aware of the problem. They use and the VAST Trails Administrator,Trailmaster of the Year their own personal equipment to open providing feedback and advice onup and groom secondary and service the development of trail projects,This years Trailmaster of the Yearaccess trails. programs, and policies. award goes to a gentleman who isThey have represented the club at the County Trail Coordinator qualificationsthe youngest son of a longtime VASTtown-wide Halloween Trunk or Treat include trail expertise, knowledge, andvolunteer and past director of VAST.and served as course marshals annual skilled communication, all of which areYou could say it is in his blood! snowmobile ride for kids. necessary for the successful operationHe and the guys he grew up with haveWhen the club drags required of the Statewide Snowmobile Trailsa long history of hunting, fishing, andextensive welding, they rebuilt and Program.snowmobiling together. This passionrepaired them.This years recipient of the awardhas propelled him into the role of clubThe 2020 award for Dedication goes has surpassed the high expectationsTrailmaster, where he has served forto Wayne and Angie Cooley from assigned to this volunteer role:the past several seasons. the Chester Snowmobile Club of According to others involved in theWindsor County.16 | Snowmobile VERMONT'