b'VAST NewsA message from VAST President Patty Companik !!PHOTO CONTEST!!Deadline is February 14! Six winners will get a VAST shirt and their photo open communication,published in the magazine. First place inclusivity, and areceives a TMA for next year and the shared commitmentcover photo of the next issue.to upholding ourAll photos must be high resolution and governing policiesat least 2 MB in file size. Provide your and bylaws. full name as the photographer. Once Our strength liesyou submit your photo, you are giving in our teamwork,VAST permission to use this photo in and we continuethe magazine and for future marketing to thrive becausepurposes.of the incredibleTO ENTER: Upload your high volunteers whoresolution photo and caption give their time andinformation toenergy. If youre able,vtvast. org/photocontest.html or I encourage you toemail to editor@vtvast.org with the get involved with yoursubject PHOTO CONTEST.local clubtheres truly something for everyone, and your contributions make aFIND THE HELMETlasting difference.At our annual meeting in September, we had the pleasure of recognizing many of our outstanding volunteers. Its always heartwarming to see the smiles, hear the applause, and feelAndy Maiolofound the helmet in the the camaraderie aslast issue on page 8 on Frostys scarf. Welcome to Another Season ofwe celebrate the individuals andIf you can find the helmet in this issue, Snowmobiling in Vermont! clubs honored that day. You cansend an email to editor@vtvast.org and learn more about their remarkableyou could win a VAST t-shirt!As we gear up for another excitingachievements and contributions in snowmobiling season, I want tothis publication.begin by expressing my sincere gratitude for re-electing me toAs we ride the trails this season, serve another term as presidentI want to remind everyone to of VAST. It is truly an honor torespect the privilege of riding onSEEKING SNOW represent such a passionate andprivate land. Vermonts extensiveANGELS!dedicated volunteer association. trail system exists thanks to the I would also like to extendgenerosity of our landowners, soSend your Snow Angel pictures (kids congratulations to the VAST officerplease show your appreciation byvolunteering and/or enjoying VAST team who were re-elected forriding responsibly. trails) to editor@vtvast.org! We will another term: I look forward to seeing many ofsend you a t-shirt for your angel if we you at club-sponsored eventsuse your photo in the magazine. Mark Reaves, vice president and out on the trails, enjoyingRuth Halpin, secretary the beauty of Vermont. Cheers toStephen Conti, treasurer another fantastic seasonlet the Together, our officer team, board2026 snowmobiling adventures of directors, and staff have built abegin!strong, collaborative partnershipPatty Companik over the past season, one rooted inVAST President4 | Snowmobile Vermont'