b'Annual Meeting2022 VAST AnnualMeeting & AwardsHosted By Essex CountyAward write-ups by Patty Companik - Photos by Judy ValenteSnowmobiler of the YearThis person has been involved in snowmobiling for 35 years. HeSnowmobile Family helps sell raffle tickets for the clubsof the Yearfundraiser raffle and he regularlyThis family has been involved with purchases materials for the club trailtheir club for over 35 years. Mom projects or parts for the clubs groomingand her two sons have attended the equipment. He is the first person tomajority of club meetings, work days help on club trail projects and donatesand VAST meetings since the mid 80s. the use of his personal tools andThe family is an integral part of the equipment so that the projects areclub. The nomination shared we are conducted with ease. so appreciative of their commitment to He stepped up to volunteer as theJunior Snowmobiler the sportclubs treasurer after the club had beenof the YearThey are always available to help with without one for more than a year. HeThe following award recipienttrail work regardless of the weather cleaned up the books and has workedattended his first snowmobile event, aconditions or project. They also help to get the club compliant with theclub cookout, at 6 months of age. Thesewith their home town fundraisers, appropriate agencies. He is also onedays, he is one of the first to sign up forsupporting the community Jo Ann is of the primary groomer operators forthe clubs annual poker ride. He hasthe clubs very detailed Secretary. Steve his club. He is active at all levels of hisspent countless hours in the groomer. has been the clubs President for over club. 15 years. Eric maintains and repairs all He does find time to snowmobileMid trail, he gets out to the groomerthe club saws for free.with family and friends. He is wellto move a branch or rock to prevent known in town and often has spareaccidents from happening and toThe entire family has shown strong snowmobiles for friends and family tohelp keep the trails safe. Every seasonsupport for quality trails, trail safety ride if the need arises. The club valueshe helps to put out and pick up trailand landowners for over 35 years. his mechanical knowledge and hissignage. They have a great understanding of jovial spirit. If you see a sled with aDuring the riding season, when he ishow our sport should be perceived sheep skin seat and a grill rack on thenot in school, you will find him on hisand always work toward a positive back of it, chances are you found oursnowmobile! perception.guy! Clyde Tracy from the BarnardThis years Snowmobile Family of the This years Snowmobiler of the YearMountain Viewers of Windsor countyYear goes to the Leedy Family from goes to Bill Davis of the Washingtonisthis years Junior Snowmobiler ofthe Newark EZ Riders Snowmobile County Mountain Tamers inthe Year. Club of Caledonia county.Washington county.6 | Snowmobile VERMONT'