b'Annual MeetingMary stepped up to help without hesitation, supporting the new officers, coordinating activities, managing fundraising events, overseeing advertisement boards, and serving as the clubs Facebook administrator. Though she is not a full-time resident of Vermont, she attends every club meeting and helps with trail maintenance, ensuring that everyone involved is well-fed and hydrated.Dedication: Nathan LafontGreen Mountain RoamersEffort: Caleb PloofNathan recently stepped into the role ofNorthwest Riders president for his club. During his firstCaleb attended every club meeting while season in this officer position, Nathanin high school and volunteered in any has accomplished many things. Heway he could. He was always the first worked with several landowners toto sign up for trail work. In addition to reopen a secondary trail, coordinating ahis club involvement, he is also engaged day to cut open this trail and spendingin the community as a member of the ample time communicating with people.Motivator: Mike Mutascio40th Vermont National Guard Band He also collaborated with club officers toLunenburg Polar Bearsas a saxophonist, a volunteer with the reroute a trail in town to provide a saferFranklin Fire Department, a member of crossing for riders and access to localMike consistently volunteers histhe Enosburg Town Band, and an active businesses. Nathan has continuouslytime, energy, and passion for his club,participant in his church parish. Per the addressed various issues related toespecially now that he has retired. Henomination, this outstanding young man the suspension bridge, seeking logicallives and breathes for his club. Mikenot only volunteers for VAST and his solutions to a complicated problem. Heupdates the clubs Facebook page,community but is also currently at basic has recruited new volunteers and raisedcreates YouTube videos, and servestraining and will attend the College of awareness of the club and the terrainas the clubs photographer. He helpsEngineering and Mathematics at UVM they offer at higher elevations. Whenwith all club events, submits articlesin the fall of 2024. He plans to continue the clubs treasurer resigned midseason,to VAST Magazine, and assists withvolunteering for VAST, his community, Nathan stepped up and took on many oftrail and equipment maintenance. Heand his country.the treasurers duties. holds the officer position of president and participates on the Governors Snowmobile Advisory Council, representing the Northeast. Per the nomination, you can see, feel, and hear his passion for the sport and love for his small club and community. The word that comes to mind when thinking of Mike is diligence, defined as careful and serious in work or done in a careful and determined way.Enthusiasm: Mary SchadtleAppreciation: Mike MilaniCountry RidersLunenburg Polar BearsMary has been involved inMike, although primarily residing out snowmobiling her entire life andof state, consistently schedules time currently serves as the clubs secretary.to assist or participate remotely. His She is described as easy to worknomination outlines many contributions, with and willing to do whatever isincluding taking on responsibilities needed for the club. There have beenas a trail trustee shortly after joining several changes in the club over thethe club two years ago and striving past few years, including a new clubto maintain and deploy signage in president and a new trails coordinator.accordance with VAST standards. He 20 | Snowmobile VERMONT'