Paul Trova Honored at SAM Annual Meeting (Dan Gould)
When Paul Trova took the “oath of office” in 2004, I doubt he thought he would stay on as the vice president of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts for ten long years, but he did. Paul has always been one ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 11, 2014 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: people, sam
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts 2014 Charity Report (Marcia Miller)
Members of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts donated over $15,000 to charities this season, of that $10,000 went to local charities! See the individual club reports at the bottom of the page. I would like to start off by saying ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam, volunteers
Club Charity Reports (Marcia Miller)
This is the last week to get snowmobile charity reports in to SAM. I have only received 8 out of the 34 clubs. We can do better than that! The online form is so easy to submit. This is a ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 23, 2014 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam, volunteers
History of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts: Part II (Brad Stafford)
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts: Created by snowmobilers in the past, for the snowmobilers of the future. In part one, I wrote how back in the late 1960’s a group of snowmobilers had the foresight to see that with the ...Read more
Published on Monday, March 17, 2014 in Education, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Camp Sno Mo Challenge (Marcia Miller)
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Charity Committee challenges clubs to donate $50 each to Camp Sno Mo, the official Charity of SAM The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts supports the Easter Seals Camp Sno Mo program. Located in Gilmanton Iron Works, ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 24, 2014 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam
The Consequences of Snowmobiling Illegal (Scott Sumner)
The SAM Board of Directors and attending members had the opportunity to learn firsthand at Thursday’s SAM Meeting, on February 6, 2014, of the consequences of riding the SAM snowmobile trails without a MA Registration and/or a SAM Member Trail ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 14, 2014 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
SAM Vintage Ride Saturday February 15
The SAM Vintage Ride will be held Saturday, February 15, at Ayrhill Farms, 192 Henry Wood Rd, Cheshire, Massachusetts The ride, hosted by the Adams Sno-Drifters, will be approximately 25 miles long. Registration is at 9am, the ride starts at ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 in News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: family, sam, vintage
Snowmobile Trail Pass Locator Map
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts’ Interactive Trail Pass Locator Map is the easiest way to find a local snowmobile club or business that have trail passes and memberships available. Enter a zip code or town in the search field and drop ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam
Stan Kopala: The Godfather of Greylock (Robert Dodge)
A true story. At one time or another, most of us have gone riding on beautiful Mt. Greylock. Located in the western part of Massachusetts with its peak reaching 3,491 feet, one can view four states from the top. If ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
SAM Meeting Canceled
The SAM meeting scheduled for today, Thursday, January 2, 2014 at 7:00 PM has been canceled due to the incoming snow storm! Due to numerous conflicts with club meetings and already scheduled events in January, the next meeting of the ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Snowmobilers Donate Toys For Tots (Marcia Miller)
In the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of delivering coats and warm clothing along with pairs of boots for Big Brother Big Sister. We didn’t collect a lot but the items were beautiful. One particular bib and ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam, volunteers
History of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (Brad Stafford)
SAM: Created by snowmobilers in the past, for the snowmobilers of the future. Part 1 A while back I wrote about a conversation with a fellow snowmobiler. He was bragging about how he didn’t get screwed by the state and ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 15, 2013 in Education, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Ware River and Easy Riders Featured in Newspaper
The Worcester Telegram and Gazette featured a story about the upcoming snowmobile season “Mass. snowmobiles go where the cover is deep” by George Barnes. Quoted in the story were SAM members Jay Pease and Herb Hilton. “Mr. Pease of the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 1, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, in the news, people, sam, volunteers
On The Trail With SAM: November 2013
The November issue of On The Trail With SAM is in the mail and should arrive in mailboxes in the coming weeks Inside: Beating the Odds: Be prepared for everything. By Brad Stafford Safe Trailering: Ever seen a sled sticking ...Read more
Published on Sunday, November 10, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Massachusetts Trails Conference (Larry Tucker)
While this past summer did have its hot spells, overall it was real nice with beautiful weather. I hope everyone was able to enjoy some cookouts, camping, the beach and some parties. While we put our sleds away for the ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 4, 2013 in Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, people, public lands, sam
On The Trails With SAM Preview
On The Trails With SAM, your magazine dedicated to snowmobiling in Massachusetts, has been redesigned and is being shipped now. The October issue should arrive in your mailbox in the coming weeks. Inside: The Vintage Side: The old sleds are ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Snowmobiler of the Year: Dan Gould
Dan not only motivates others to step up to the plate but has led by example and personally made key contributions to snowmobiling on a local, state, national and international level. Over the past decade as the president of Snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: people, sam, volunteers
Dealer of the Year: Ray's Cycle Center
As a dealer, Ray’s Cycle Center business is always promoting the importance of SAM, Snowmobile legislation, and how the rules are there for everyone. They sells trail passes for several clubs. While the dealer is small and family run, they ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: people, sam
Friend of SAM: Roger and Joanne Clapp
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts recognizes a family that has long supported recreation and snowmobiling, despite not being snowmobilers themselves. They have always understood the importance of snowmobiling to the area and the overall trail system. Just over a year ...Read more
Published on Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam
Club of the Year: Snowbirds Snowmobile Club
The Snowbirds Snowmobile Club have an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. They have been involved in SAM since the 1970’s. They consistently have many members volunteering at the Sled Expo, and had several at the International Snowmobile Congress ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 26, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Legislator of the Year: Rep. Stephen Kulik
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts recognizes the legislative accomplishments of Representative Stephen Kulik, 1st Franklin District. His reputation, combined with his record of public service, is defined in his honesty, integrity, and effectiveness for the people of Western Massachusetts. Representative ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: legislative, sam
Groomer Operator of the Year: David MacLeod
David MacLeod has been a Snowmobile Groomer Operator for over 25 years as well as a trail worker. This volunteer knows what it takes to make trails smooth. As groomer chief for the Snowbirds Snowmobile Club he studies grooming, teaches ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 12, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, Grooming, people, sam
Snowmobile Family of the Year: The Taylors
Bill and Joyce Taylor of the Knox Trail Sno-Riders were presented the 2013 Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Family of the Year Award. Bill and Joyce have been active in SAM for decades. Combined they have held the office of secretary, ...Read more
Published on Friday, April 5, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 4 (Pre-Registration Required)
The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Club Charity Reports Due (Marcia Miller)
It is that time of year when our snowmobile season starts to wind down. We all have had a busy one trying to keep what snow we were given and repairing trails as necessary I know of clubs that have ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, sam
SAM Family Ride Photos (Dan Gould)
Twenty-plus riders attended the first ever Future of SAM teen Family Ride on Sunday, February 17. The morning started with greetings by Sara Trova, followed by a safety program by Massachusetts Environmental Police Lt. Terry Davis and Sgt. David Unaitis. ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 18, 2013 in Education, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, family, sam, Teens
SAM Family Snowmobile Ride (Sunday, February 17)
Sunday, February 17, 2013 11am: Environmental Police presentation: Snowmobile Safety and Survival Noon: Lunch 1pm: Ride Come and join the Future of S.A.M. as we host our first Family Snowmobile Ride. It will be held at Tom Benz’s clubhouse, 680 ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 15, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Uncategorized
Tags: education, family, safety, sam, Teens, trail-riding
SAM Assists With Blizzard Recovery (Dan Gould) UPDATED
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts was contacted by NSTAR as part of the Governor’s Command Center to assist in the restoration of electric power caused by the Blizzard of 2013. NSTAR reached out to SAM once it realized that specialized ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 10, 2013 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, people, sam, volunteers
