b'VAST News2020/21 VAST OFFICER ELECTIONSThe following candidates would like to earn your vote.PRESIDENT - Tim MillsWintertime in Vermont never ceases to amaze me, and this past season was no exception. We witnessed every winterTREASURER - Patty Companikweather pattern imaginable. However, if you wanted to ride, you still could.I am seeking the officer position of I will always appreciate the fact thatTreasurer for the VAST organization. snowmobilers are such a tenaciousI went to college for accounting at group that always gets it done. the University of New Haven. I am Even though our season endedorganized, detailed, and have a strong prematurely, the door to the 2020/21passion and drive for getting things riding season was opened immediatelyVICE PRESIDENT - Jeff Fay accomplished. I have worked in a as clubs statewide went fromcorporate environment as a leader grooming snow and managing ourWhat a strange year it has been - andfor over thirty years, managing trail system to working on projects thatlife changing for a lot of us. As weprofessional teams and third-party had been sidelined for winter. Theseslowly return to a less controlledvendor relationships, negotiating efforts should pay out in spades asroutine, some of the normal parts ofcontracts, ensuring compliance, and we prepare for the upcoming ridinglife are beginning to emerge as well.managing sales and budgets.season. Summer brings trail projects, machineI am a member of several snowmobile With these wheels in motion, I am oncemaintenance, and planning for the yearclubs, and my husband and I do our again seeking re-election as presidentahead. Still, with a bit of uncertainty asbest to support the clubs where we of VAST for the 2020/21 season. Thisto what the months ahead may bring,ride. I have been a contributor to the years annual meeting is being heldsome things need to be planned for asSnowmobile Vermont magazine for at Farrs Field in Waterbury Vermontif life were normal. Which brings meall but the first publication. I also have on Sept. 12. As always, the VASTto my annual request for your supportbeen a member of the VAST Awards annual meeting is a great opportunityin my serving another year as VASTand Nominating Committee for six to voice your opinion and be a part ofvice president. I would be honored toyears, in the past three of which I what it takes to operate as a statewidecontinue working alongside the staffhave held the position of chair. I have organization. and Board of Directors to ensure theserved two years in the officer position association remains healthy in theof secretary for Windsor county and coming year and beyond. There arecontinued to help the county in an some changes in the planning stagesunofficial position this past year.that have me excited to see where theyI have had the opportunity to meet will lead. I enjoy meeting memberssome really great people and develop on the trail, at the powersportsstrong friendships through my shows across the Northeast, and atinvolvement in the VAST community. club gatherings. I am always willingI have learned it truly does take a to listen as concerns and ideas arevillage of volunteers to accomplish the discussed. Feel free to contact memany obligations the individual clubs SECRETARY - Jim Hill with your thoughts on how we canneed to take on all year around. I hope improve the riding experience for our Im seeking the position of VASTmembership. Email: Jfayvast@comcast. I can continue supporting the VAST secretary for another year. Ive enjoyednet. organization and its membership in the the last several years serving VAST andPlease stay healthy and safe. Enjoycapacity of VAST treasurer.its members. Id feel honored to serveyour summer!as secretary for another year.Summer 2020 | 11'