Castle X Donates to Annual Meeting (video)
Here’s a shout-out to Castle Apparel for donating Castle X clothing for us to raffle at this year’s SAM Annual Meeting! Show up at the meeting and ask how you can get in on the raffle action. In the meantime, ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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Snowmobilers are amazing! (Marcia Miller)
Looking back over 2012 I am pleasantly surprised at what SAM has accomplished for charities. It was a very busy year, with SAM hosting the 2012 International Snowmobile Congress in Sturbridge. Most of our efforts were focused on promoting the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 16, 2012 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, sam
Trail Pass and Club Locator Map
Looking to join a SAM snowmobile club or get an extra trail pass for a sled? The new SAM interactive map complements the club page with visual searches by geographic location. Use the drop down to pick a town where ...Read more
Published on Friday, December 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
January 19, 9am – 4pm, hosted by the Worthington Snowmobile Club. A 15-20 mile ride will start at Liston’s Grill, 324 Old North Rd., (Route 143), Worthington, MA, 01098. Contact: Dean Messeck at 413-238-4486 February 2, 9am – 3pm, hosted ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 6, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, vintage
Run Your Snowmobile Club Like A Business (video)
Snowmobile clubs are really a business – Learn to run your club as a professional business rather than a social club. Video includes tips for managing meetings, professional accounting, nonprofit status, tax returns, and more. This is a must see ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Education, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam, volunteers
Sled Expo Slideshow (Friday)
Saturday, October 13, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday, October 14, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: expo, family, sam, sleds, volunteers
In The News: ISC 2012
Press coverage of ISC 2012 appeared in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, featuring interviews with SAM members as well as our guests from Russia (pictured above). An excerpt of the article follows, the whole story can be read at this ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 11, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, ISC 2012, opinion, people, sam, volunteers
ISC 2012: SAM Members Friday Special
Want to get a taste of ISC 2012 but can’t attend the whole week? Join us on Friday for an action packed day at a special rate for SAM Members only. For the ridiculous low rate of $30 you can ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 21, 2012 in International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: education, ISC 2012, sam
Snowmobiler of the Year: Deane Messeck
This year’s nominee has served his club in many capacities: trail boss, landowner liaison, club president, and oftentimes the official club dish washer. He is instrumental in organizing club events, flipping burgers or pancakes… whatever needs to be done. As ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Club of the Year: Savoy Kanary Kats
This particular club has an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. Their actions speak for themselves. They are extremely active, hosting family events just about every weekend during the season, several of which are fundraisers for charities. They maintain ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Groomer Operator of the Year: Bob Mason
Every club needs inspiration. Sometimes the action of a single member can be the impetuous to make wholesale change. Such is the case with grooming equipment. Making the jump to larger equipment is intimidating, both in cost and trail maintenance. ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Trail Worker of the Year: Jim Richard
Typically the recipient of this award operates in the shadows, their name and whereabouts a mystery to the majority of club members. It’s rare that anyone ever witnesses the actual duties being carried out. What they discover are the results. ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: people, sam, volunteers
Family of the Year: Molly, Jeff, and Marcia Miller
This family has been described as true ambassadors of snowmobiling. While many riders are seasonal recreationalists and put the season behind them in March, this family stays active all year, it is more of a lifestyle than a hobby. They ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
SAM 2011-2012 Charity Report (Marcia Miller, Charity Chair)
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts charity committee and the SAM Delegates decided at our first meeting in the fall to continue our support Camp Sno-Mo in providing a week of camping for a Massachusetts resident. Camp Sno-Mo is an Easter ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, sam, volunteers
Join Sledmass on Facebook and Twitter
The season is winding down and your interest may be moving onto exciting warm weather recreations, like mowing the lawn. Maybe you don’t visit sledmass when the temperature is above freezing but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep up to ...Read more
Published on Monday, March 12, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
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SAM Annual Meeting: Register Now!
SAM Annual Meeting – Attend & participate, it’s your association! The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Bluebonnet Restaurant, King St., ...Read more
Published on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
ISC 2012 RTP Grant
Attention Massachusetts snowmobilers and others interested in maintaing recreational trails. Here is a rare opportunity for snowmobile leaders & volunteers to attend ISC 2012 through the RTP grant. You must be a Massachusetts Resident You must include a $50.00 check ...Read more
Published on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, ISC 2012, press release, sam
SAM Annual Awards Deadline is March 1st
Yes, the season has yet to live up to our expectations but that doesn’t mean the volunteers haven’t done everything in their power to get the trail system and equipment ready. Volunteers are the heart and soul of snowmobiling. Without ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Clubs: Please Support and Attend ISC 2012 (slideshow)
The International Snowmobile Congress is the largest snowmobile meeting in the world, bringing people like you together with snowmobile manufactures, groomer manufactures, leaders of organizations, writers of snowmobile publications, snowmobile administrators, government representatives and others addicted to sledding. More than ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam
A Community's Passion for a Sport (Melissa Allard) (video)
Many of you have seen me running around with my camera at various SAM events over the past season. For those who don’t know me, I’m a born-and-raised snowmobiler from the Berkshires. Growing up, the Snow Seekers were like my ...Read more
Published on Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, family, opinion, people, public lands, sam, trail-riding, volunteers
SAM Appreciation Night at Springfield Falcons Hockey
SAM members can purchase discounted tickets when the Springfield Falcons take on the Providence Bruins January 15th at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield. If you order tickets by Thursday, January 12, the tickets are $11 each (they regularly cost $18). ...Read more
Published on Monday, January 9, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: family, sam
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
The Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) has selected three clubs to host the 2012 SAM vintage rides. The events, which have become extremely popular the past few years, allow SAM members to ride their vintage sleds in a parade-like atmosphere. ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, sleds, trail-riding, vintage
Snowmobiling in Massachusetts: A Beginners Guide
Are you new to snowmobiling in Massachusetts or considering taking part in the best winter fun on the planet? Here is a beginners guide that outlines what you need in order to snowmobile in Massachusetts. This is just a summary ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
International Snowmobile Congress (Randy Toth) (video)
International Snowmobile Congress 2011: SAM to Host ISC 2012 A highly motivated team of representatives from SAM attended ISC 2011 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this June. Their primary mission, aside from representing SAM in the international community, was to market ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in General Announcements, National, News & Updates
Tags: education, sam
No Cost Insurance Benefits for SAM Members
American Income Life has announced that all active members of SAM now have new benefits at no cost (see details). This includes a $3,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit at no cost. In addition, members who respond online or return ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 18, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: family, sam
SAM Charity Report (Marcia Miller, chairperson)
As we enter the time of year where we reflect on those things we are grateful for and then start to think about those things we would like to give as gifts for the holidays, let us remember those who ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Charity, General Announcements, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, opinion, sam
First Annual Massachusetts Trails Conference
This past Saturday, November 14, the First Annual Massachusetts Trails Conference was held. Over one hundred trail enthusiast attended the day-long event presented by The Massachusetts Recreational Trail Advisory Board (MARTAB) in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Recreation ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 14, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, education, environment, public lands, sam, volunteers
Polaris ‘Winning Riders’ Supports Snowmobile Associations
For the seventh consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris “Winning Riders” program, which generates support for the groups based on sales of new Polaris snowmobiles. From Newfoundland to Washington and ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, sam
Expo Floor Plan Released
The NE PowerSport Expo is only days away! Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Look ...Read more
Published on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, expo, manufacturers, sam, sleds, tech, travel, vintage, volunteers
