b'Annual MeetingAward for EffortThis years recipient of the EffortAppreciationAward started riding snowmobiles Enthusiasm Awardwhen he was knee high to aAppreciation is one of those things we grasshopper! From the Kitty Cat to aunderstand but sometimes forget to The individual receiving this yearsZR to a Firecat, he has remained brandshow.Appreciation is the driving force Enthusiasm Award has repeatedlyloyal to his Arctic Cat roots. behind our entire Awards Committee/shown his dedication to his club andThe bright colors on his sled matchProgram and why it is such a large part the entire VAST community, spreadingthe effort he puts into snowmobilingof the Annual Meeting.enthusiasm for snowmobiling throughand his local club. He joined the clubThis years recipient of the his efforts: two years ago, putting in 100% ofAppreciation Award holds the title of Stepping up to become the clubs newhis effort into working on trails andTrailmaster and Vice President of his Vice-President; helping with maintenance on the clubslocal club. He is very humble about it Initiating a program to outfit all thePistenBully.all, and no matter how busy he is, the clubs road crossings with plated signs; His mechanical skills and effort haveclub can count on him to simply get Working with his shop class at Coldsaved the club thousands of dollars.the job done:Hollow Career Center to overhaul a He also is one of the clubs mainVolunteering his personal equipment1991 Polaris 6X6 donated to the clubgroomer operators, keeping the trailsto build trails;for trail work;smooth for all to enjoy. Signing a large section of the clubs Promoting the local club and VAST viaHis efforts have been encouraging totrail system by himself;social media and writing articles forsome of his friends who also ride asWorking closely with landowners to the Snowmobile Vermont magazine,they have decided to join the club andquickly resolve issues; and updating club trail conditions onput their effort into maintaining the the websitetrails and making them better for all toServing as the clubs main groomer Helping the club create a trail systemsenjoy. operator, even after plowing snow for map for local members. His efforts have been a huge help tohours with little sleep;In addition to his enthusiastic effortsthe club and VAST community. SuchBeing first to volunteer for the County for the local club and VAST, he hasyoung volunteers are needed as theySafety Day, organizing the club house, also been a very enthusiastic teacher/ are the future of VAST!selling TMAs or providing food/mentor to his students at Cold HollowThe 2020 award for Effort goes towater/whatever is necessary to lend a Career Center, where he received aZach Coons from the Cold Hollowhand. Harbor Freight Tools for Schools PrizeBearcats of Franklin County. ThankHe is often accompanied by his wife for Teaching Excellence.you for your efforts Zach! who is also deserving of appreciation. Service to Humanity is the best workHe is an asset to his club and is highly of life! deserving of as much appreciation as The 2020 award for Enthusiasm goeswe can provide!to Baxter Weed from the Cold HollowLogan Clark of the Billtown Bearcats of Franklin County. Moonshiners of Orange County is this years recipient of the Appreciation Award.Fall 2020 | 17'