b'VAST DirectionBy VAST Executive Director Cindy LockeVERMONT ASSOCIATIONWhat does it take to open each milereally saying, Who cares about eachFond Regards,of the VAST trail system? How manyperson who volunteers and every volunteer steps are in each milelandowner. Kind of like kicking a (2,300)? What happens when you addpuppy if you ask mein elevation changes, bridges, downed trees and signs to put up or take down?I think about all of this as I am out riding our beautiful trails in Vermont.Make a Difference I think about those who made this trail possible this year and also all of the folks no longer with us who walkedNominate Someonethose steps before with chainsaws, hammers, blood and sweat. NOMINATIONS AREDUEAPRIL 1, 2022If you dont volunteer, what do you think about when you are riding? Do you consider that your TMA costVAST volunteers and clubs are dedicated andeach year is what keeps these trailscommitted all year long. Please take the time to open and groomed? Do you thinknominate someone who deserves recognition.about the thousands of volunteers it takes to manage these trails? Do youHorizon VolunteerTrailblazerSnowmobiler of the Year think about the money it costs to buy, maintain and run a groomer? Snowmobile Family of the YearWhat about the landowners? Do Jr. Snowmobiler of the Year (age limit 15)you think about how landowners in Dealer of the Year Snowmobile Club of the YearVermont get no benefit to opening their land to snowmobiling? WhenAwards for ClubsTrail Related you or someone in your group rides Most Improved Trails Best Signed Trails off the trail, do you think about the Best Groomed Trails Trail Project of the Yeardamage that could do to the land and to the relationship with theTo obtain nomination forms go to vtvast.org/awards.htmllandowner? Or are you just thinking about yourself and your TMA price?You know what else I think about? ITwo $1500 think about sleds with no up-to-date registration or TMA. I think aboutSCHOLARSHIPShow much damage that does to all the members who do buy a trail pass, who do follow the rules and support volunteers doing all the workAPPLICATIONS AREDUEMARCH 1, 2022on the trails and who build strong relationships with landowners. VAST awards two $1,500 scholarships annually.VAST All that being said, I think many ofScholarship Awards are open to VAST members, their spouses and/or you do think like me. Lets all makedependents of all ages to help you further your education in any post a commitment to passing this alongsecondary school, including vocational/technical education.to others when we see them riding without a TMA or ripping it up offTwo Chances to Win!The applications of the top five finalists will trail, that it is not okay. Tell themalso be submitted for consideration to the Northeast Chapter of that they are hurting every volunteerthe International Snowmobile Councils (NEISC) Scholarship Awards and every landowner withoutprogram. The NEISC awards two $500 scholarship awards annually.whose generosity and dedication to snowmobiling in Vermont, none ofAll applications must bepostmarked or faxed NO later than March 1, 2020. us would have these amazing trailsFor application go to: vtvast.org/scholarships.html or call (802) 229-0005 ext. 10to ride. So, when someone says,Please send all applications to:Who cares about VAST? they are26 Vast Lane, Barre, VT 05641|fax: 802-223-4316| email: office@vtvast.org'