b'Club EventsSNO-BEES RIDE-IN FOR VETERANSBy Mandy Dwinell, VAST Office &Programs ManagerThe Sno-Bees hosted their first annual Ride-in for Veterans on Feb. 26 at the Beehive in Barre. With the limited snow conditions earlier in the week, President Steve Avery and Bob Campo were unsure on whether to continue with the event on Saturday.However, mid-week, they both agreed to proceed with the event. Shortly before 12:30 p.m. the Sno-Bees beehive was packed with sixty-five people in attendance. The meal included chicken, mostaccioli, salad and rolls prepared by Bob, and a Bake Sale for the Spaulding High School varsity softball team raising almost $300 for new uniforms.Bob approached Steve about theBees Piston Bully groomer and went concept for the Veterans ride-in. Itfor a short ride down memory lane. has been at least 10 years since ourNew this year, the Sno-Bees last ride-in event. Our hope is with acoordinated a $500 scholarship with successful turnout from this year, wethe Barre Elks for a graduating senior can continue with more ride-ins andenrolled with the Central Vermont community events said Bob. BobCareer Center (CVTCC) at Spaulding coordinated the event with the VFWHigh School. The scholarship will have Post#790 which included Sno-Beesspecial consideration to applicants long-time instrumental member,who are pursuing a career as an Wayne Pelkey. Wayne has been aautomotive or diesel engine mechanic.huge part of the Sno-Bees communityThe scholarship would be presented by for many years. He was one of our firstCVTCC at the spring awards ceremony Groomer operators and guided theon June 14 at Spaulding High School. club when making their first TuckerFor more information contact Kara purchase, said Greg Rouleau, formerMaxey, kmaxecvcc@buusd.org or Sno-Bees president.802-476-6237 x1133. The Sno-Bees are Wayne has done so much for the Sno- hopeful the scholarship will be an Bees, we wanted to do something toannual program they can continue.help give back to an important causeMonthly meetings are held at the Sno-to him and this community. We areBees Beehive the second Wednesday thrilled and excited for this big turnoutof the month at 7 p.m. and for our communitys support, said Steve Avery, president. VFW Post# 790 presented the flag and the National Anthem. A heartfelt presentation by Bob Campo to Wayne Pelkey was made along with a donation to the VFW Post#790 of $1,000 from the days fundraiser. Wayne expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the donations and for the Sno-Bees support. After the conclusion of the presentation, Wayne got to do something hed been waiting a long time for. Alongside Trailmaster Matt Marsh, Wayne climbed up in the Sno-Late Winter 2022 | 15'