b'Annual MeetingCarmi Duso AwardChoosing the recipient of the Carmi Dealer of the Year Duso award for this year was a simple decision. This award recognizes The following dealership wasones exemplary characteristics established in 1985. It was started withof volunteerism, dedication and by a dad and his two sons. The dadleadership. This years honoree and one of the brothers have sinceexceeds these qualities many times retired and today Bob runs the placeover, not just in the years of service with the plans of his son Bobby takingwith VAST, but in his personal and over soon. professional life as well. Distinguished ServiceThey purchased a new 8000 square footFrom volunteering at the club andThis years Distinguished Service building to support their expandingcounty level, to sitting as a director andaward honoree has been actively business. The owner rents a homeeventually becoming VAST President,involved on the board since their every season in the Island Pond area.Tim Mills was a leader that receivedarrival. As a director, an individual For those folks from CT, his friend Gilrespect from all of those around him. must not only represent their county, Simmons (CT Meteorologist celebrity)Taking over the head of the tablebut they also need to take in the big stays with him during the season to goas president at a time when thepicture view of the association as riding in the area. association was in a period of turmoila whole, which is not an easy task This dealership used to sell TMAs andand transition was no picnic. Timsby any means. This VAST volunteer continues to do Vermont registrations.calm demeanor and strong leadershipdoes an outstanding job balancing the They have supported the Brightonskills were paramount in getting VASTresponsibilities of both.Snowmobile Club in the past and hopeback on track. This years recipient has served on that he can get more involved. Tims unexpected passing due tomultiple committees as a member BRP is the where they began theirCovid was a shock to all and he willand as a chairperson. Over the last business focus and today is still aalways be remembered as a primeseveral years leading the Long-Range major part of their business focus. Theyexample of what makes a great VASTPlanning Committee helping to guide recently were awarded 2022 Districtleader and volunteer: dedication,the future of VAST.Dealer of the Year. determination and perseverance. With the unexpected passing of Tim Their store is not just retail but moreThe Carmi Duso Excellence awardMills, the position of Vice President of a technology destination and awas accepted by Tim Mills family,became vacant and with minimal pretty cool place to visit. They host andaughter Silver Linn and life partnerhesitation, he stepped down from his open house each year which has grownAngel Emmons. director position and accepted the into a main attraction in the area.position of VAST vice president.2022 Dealer of the year award goesThe past director of Washington to Land N Sea Powersports ofcounty and current VAST vice Waterbury, CT. president,Mark Reaves, receives the Distinguished Service Award8 | Snowmobile VERMONT'