b'Annual AwardsCarmi Duso AwardThe following person is a very familiar name to the VAST community.He has held the position of director for his Founders Award Dealer of the Year Ccounty for over 20 years,missing only a couple of meetings over the many The following two people are wellyears known volunteers throughout theirThe following dealer is a family-ownedHe currently holds the position of vice county and community. They are notand operated Connecticut businesspresident for his county and has served afraid to roll up their sleeves and getwith three-generations working side- in this position for many years. He involved and their history with theirby-side and taking pride in providinghas been the trailmaster for his local club, county and VAST represents that. their loyal customers with personal,club for more than 35 years.He takes One of them has held one officerprofessional service.care of the signage, trail maintenance, position or another for over 30What started out as a small businessbridge building projects, grooming, years within her club as president,in the basement of Robert and Ritaand cares for all the associated secretary, treasurer, and membershipHunters home in 1963 has grown topaperwork for these things that is coordinator.She also served as aninclude a 9,000 square-foot retail spacerequired by VAST and the county. officer for the county for 10 years asand more than 20 knowledgeableHe has served on the Governors secretary employees.Every day they workSnowmobile Advisory Council for The other person has been involvedtogether as a family, they honor thea few years before taking on the since 1971 when the club was formedbusiness that was the founders prideposition of chair in 2015 for three 50 years ago!His parents wereand joy. This past May, the family lostyears.He is an active member of the actually founding members of theone of its beloved members, GlennAwards, Recognition and Scholarship club. He has served as trailmaster forR. Hunter, son of Robert and Rita.Committee30 years and has been a groomingHe devoted his life to his family andA very quiet individual, not much for operator for many, many, many years. business. fan fair, his contributions to his club, He helps with building bridges,Their customers are very importantthe county and the VAST organization signage, trail reroutes, and whateverto them and their success and toare very much appreciated.No needs to be done.show their appreciation, they hold amatter the role or position he has This couple (whos big date night outCustomer Appreciation Week everyvolunteered for, he takes it on with full is grooming trails in a Tucker) areMay. This business has supported thecommitment and dedication.wonderful people who truly care aboutBuckaroos of 302 club of CaledoniaA legend in his own right, we our sport. county for years in different capacities.thank Richard Dick Jewett of For the many years of giving towardsThey have also offered space for aWindsor County for his unrelenting the betterment of VAST and theirVAST safety class at their businessdedication and commitment to VAST dedication to the sport, this year welocation for many years. Primarily aby bestowing to him the Founders recognize Ronnie and Yvonne RiceSki-Doo shop - you can also find manyAward. from the Hartland Hill Hoppers Clubother accessories and a solid clothing of Windsor county with the Foundersline for riding.Award. The 2021 Dealer of the Year award goes to Hunters Recreational Products.12 | Snowmobile VERMONT'