b'VAST NewsMessage From VAST President Jeff Fay SAFETY SIGNSBy Stan ChoinereIn a continuing effort to bring awareness to safe riding practices, the VAST Safety Committee has produced some new signs that are available for clubs to order for placement in key spots on the trail. These signs are free of charge and can be ordered using the sign order form on the VAST website.It is suggested that these signs be used The sudden passing of TimReaves for agreeing to step intowhere they have the most visibility Mills was not at all the way Ithe vice president position, againsuch as trail access points from VAST was expecting to become VASTwith the support of the board. parking areas and major intersections. president or write my first articleThe Zero Alcohol signs can also carry under this heading. Tim was aWe may not have had the seasonour message when placed on trails that good friend and a great asset towe were all hoping for, but whenaccess popular, high volume, food and the association at a time whenthe sport you invest so heavilybeverage sites. strong leadership was needed. Iin is dependent on the whims valued our friendship more thanof Mother Nature, there will be seasons like this without doubt.FIND THE HELMETI ever told him, unfortunately.Sadly, they seem to be showing Tim was a teacher, but you neverup on a more regular basis. realized you were his pupil. We didnt always see a problem orThank you to the membership situation in the same light, butfor purchasing your TMAs and found common ground moresupporting your clubs. Thank often than not. On the rareyou to our landowners for their occasion when we didnt, theregenerosity. A huge thank you to was still the mutual respect toour VAST volunteers for getting agree to disagree.Tim will betrails ready and doing the best missed by many, having a lovingthey could with the hand being family and close friends in hisdealt. Lastly, thank you to the life. My thoughts go out to all inVAST staff for all that you do. I this time of grief. Smooth trailsknow its your job, but you all my friend.have the passion to do the best Moving forward, I hope tothat you can each and every day to support the clubs andBarry Aher of New Hampshire found continue the positive directionmembers of the Association.the helmet under the bridge on page Tim was steering us in and amsix in the last issue. Many people grateful for the support of theHoping the off-season is safe andmentioned this was a tough one! If you board of directors in appointinghealthy for you and your families.can find the helmet in this issue, send me to follow in his footsteps. IEnjoy.an email to editor@vtvast.org and you would also like to thank MarkJeff Fay, VAST Presidentcould win a VAST t-shirt! 4 | Snowmobile VERMONT'