b'VAST News PHILIP B. SCOTTGOVERNORState of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNORDear Landowners and Volunteers:As we begin to think about the upcoming winter season, I wanted to acknowledge and thank all the VAST volunteers and landowners for all you do to contribute to our snowmobiling trail system and culture.It is because of you that we have one of the strongest snowmobiling associations in the country. There are roughly 23,000 VAST members each year and nearly 80% of the trails they ride cross private land. This means our expansive trail system would not be possible without the support of landowners, or the volunteers who spend countless hours preparing and maintaining the network.Outdoor recreation is critical to our economy and attracting more people to Vermont. That is why in the states most recent budget, I helped secure $800,000 for VAST to grant out to clubs across the state to help maintain and keep our trails safe. Like many others, I understand the importance of this industry and the work that goes into making it successful. So, thank you, again, for being the backbone of snowmobiling in Vermont. Sincerely,Philip B. Scott Governor 109 STATE STREETTHE PAVILIONMONTPELIER, VT 05609-0101WWW.VERMONT.GOV TELEPHONE: 802.828.3333FAX: 802.828.3339TDD: 802.828.3345 Summer 2022 | 3'