Expo Announces Additional Exhibitors
The NE PowerSport Expo is almost here! This 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. Follow ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: expo, family, sam, sleds, travel, vintage, volunteers
NE PowerSport Expo October 15 – 16
The NE PowerSport Expo, This 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. Follow the NE PowerSport ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, expo, family, opinion, sam, vintage, volunteers
American Snowmobiler Magazine Features SAM Trails
American Snowmobiler magazine has a feature story about SAM and trail riding in Massachusetts. Mike Carr, wrote, “One of the best kept secret sledding destinations is western Massachusetts, where the Berkshire Mountains offer venturesome sledders an abundance of snow and ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 3, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, trail-riding, travel, volunteers
New Location for SAM Meetings
Attention SAM Delegates and members. The October 6th SAM monthly meeting will be held at a new location, the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Atwood Dr, Northampton, MA, 01060, just off interstate 91 (map). Please make sure your club ...Read more
Published on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam
SAM Trail Protection Workshop Nov 9th
Attention SAM clubs: It is vital that you attend the upcoming trail preservation workshops created specifically for you. SAM and the Highland Communities Initiative are teaming up to insure that generations of riders will always enjoy access to snowmobile trails ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, environment, public lands, sam, volunteers
2012 Massachusetts RTP Round is Now Open!
The 2012 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now open! Please visit the Recreational Trails Program website for grant guidelines, application materials, and paperwork guidelines: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/services-and-assistance/grants-and-technical-assistance/greenways-and-trails-program.html The 2012 Statewide Trail Education Grant Round is also open with the same ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, education, press release, safety, sam
SAM To Host International Snowmobile Congress
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts will host the 2012 International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) in Sturbridge, MA. This is a once in a lifetime event for Massachusetts and we are very excited to play host to the world of snowmobiling. We ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: education, environment, ISMA, National, sam
DCR to Hold Pittsfield State Forest Forum
The Department of Conservation and Recreation will hold a forum on the master plan for the Pittsfield State Forest area which include snowmobile trail areas such as Wahconah Falls! This plan will spell out what activities are allowed and which ...Read more
Published on Thursday, April 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, public lands, sam
Urgent Action Needed to Fund Recreational Trails Program!
SAM members need to contact their U.S. Congressman and ask that they support the Recreational Trail Program (RTP). Losing RTP would be disastrous to the clubs that use the program to purchase grooming equipment and fund other projects that improve ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 11, 2011 in General Announcements, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, environment, legislative, public lands, sam
Snowmobiler of the Year: Herb Hilton
Herb Hilton has served his club as a board of director and as president for many years. He has attended just about every SAM meeting that anyone can recall, as well as volunteering at the Expo. Herb has volunteered on ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Charity, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, people, sam, volunteers
President’s Award Presented To Stan Kopala
This year SAM recognized a member who has carried the torch longer than most have snowmobiled. He has been negotiating snowmobile access with private landowners and the DCR for an eternity. Well maybe not eternity, but I’m sure it seems ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Awards, General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Family of the Year: The the Sarafin Family
This Sarafin family not only plays an active role in the club but participate in trail trims, bridge building and of course ride. In addition, they are all officers. They work at all functions, they are the ones who keep ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
Dealer of the Year: Matt Graves, A-1 Parts
Some clubs are fortunate to have a local dealer who understands and supports grassroots snowmobiling. Matt Graves of A-1 Parts is noted for just that. Matt and his wife Camille are members of two clubs, attend and actively participate at ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Trail Worker of the Year: Ross Helberg
Ross Helberg is the behind the scenes guy who is always out there trimming and grooming the trails. He regularly communicates with the DCR to ensure they are working within the guidelines to maintain the trail system. He is the ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Junior Snowmobiler of the Year: Ryan Grant
The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club has a young member who sets the bar, not only for junior members, but members in general. He is the first to come, the last to leave, and always the first to volunteer to help. He ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
Groomer Operator of the Year: Paul Mastrianni
As you know, every club or organization has members who could be called unsung heroes. This club is no different. Paul is up early every Saturday and Sunday, heading out to a meeting, to clear trails, or to groom. He ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, safety, sam, trail-riding, volunteers
Club of the Year: Knox Trail Sno-Riders
The Knox Trail Sno-Riders have a keen understanding of what it takes for organized snowmobiling to succeed. Their actions speak volumes about their commitment. They are involved in local charity events, maintain a partnership with local DCR land managers, actively ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Friend of SAM: Roy and Jim Hoellerich
Throughout the years Roy and Jim Hoellerich have allowed the Adams Sno-Drifters and SAM members to access their land for a corridor trail. They allow the club to host activities, and support the concept of sleds using their property that ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Recognition for Heroism at SAM Annual Meeting
Coldbrook Snowmobile Club members Robin Grant Briner, Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer William Woytek, and Dean Zuppio were recognized for saving the life of fellow SAM member David “Butch” C. Poudrier this past January. Their fast and professional actions saved Mr. ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, safety, sam, volunteers
SAM Charity Report (Marcia Miller)
Wow, March already… the holiday seasons are way behind us now. The Advent season is the time when we think most about “giving.” The Toys for Tots program was a success again this year with SAM giving over 150 toys ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Charity, General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: charity, family, sam, volunteers
$5,000 in Scholarships Available to SAM Members
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts announces the 2011 Charlene Whitaker SAM Scholarship. SAM members can also apply for two other scholarships, the Northeast Chapter ISC Scholarship and the CJ Ramstad Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship awards are: Charlene Whitaker Scholarship – ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: education, family, people, sam
Reflections: The Charlene Whitaker Story (Robert Dodge)
“O.K., onto my favorite subject”… that’s what most of us say when we’re talking about snowmobiling. Those were the first words Charlene Whitaker said when we started this interview for our story. Knowing this lady, and knowing what she’s done ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 18, 2011 in Guest Columns, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: competition, family, people, sam, vintage, volunteers
SAM Annual Award Deadline March 1st
Volunteers are the heart and soul of snowmobiling. Without them there wouldn’t be anywhere to ride. No trails, no clubs, no events, no leadership, no future. Snowmobiling would simply cease to exist. Every year SAM recognizes volunteers who go above ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 13, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: sam, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting: Reserve Tickets Now
The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, March 31, 2011. Relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and the ...Read more
Published on Thursday, February 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: sam
Organizations! (Larry Tucker)
(The photo above depicts the founding fathers of SAM viewing a new piece of equipment that was purchased to send newsletters to members in 1972.) I hope that by now you have all seen billions of the “white flakes” in ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in Guest Columns, Legislative Affairs, News & Updates
Tags: access, laws, legislative, opinion, public lands, sam
Vintage Ride Gets Great Reviews (video)
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette featured a story and video about SAM’s Mass Vintage Club ride, which was hosted by the Coldbrook Snowmobile Club. They report: “The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club hosted a ride for vintage snowmobiles yesterday at the Lake ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 23, 2011 in In The News, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, people, sam, trail-riding, vintage
