SAM 2024 Annual Meeting
Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Registration will close on Monday, April 1, 2024 or once capacity has been reached. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy lunch with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in
Tags: awards, charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
SAM 2022 Annual Meeting
Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Registration will close on March 31, 2022 or once capacity has been reached. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in
Tags: awards, charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
2020 Annual Meeting
Please note: the meeting has been canceled until further notice. More information to come. ...Read more
Published on Thursday, March 5, 2020 in
Tags: charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting
The SAM Board of Directors would like to invite you to CELEBRATE YOUR ASSOCIATION at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 4, 2019. We invite you to participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while ...Read more
Published on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in
Tags: charity, clubs, education, people, volunteers
Stan Kopala, Snowmobile Advocate, Dies at 85
Stan Kopala, The Godfather of Greylock, known for his outspoken style, can-do spirit and love of snowmobiling, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Berkshire Medical Center-North Adams. A dedicated member of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts, Stan also served ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
Never Saw That Coming! (Jeff Miller)
Snowmobiling is a year round sport. It is not uncommon to have regular meetings throughout the year to prepare for the upcoming season. Sledmass is no different. So it was not unusual to have a meeting of the executive committee ...Read more
Published on Friday, June 16, 2017 in In The News, News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: people, sam, volunteers
Dan Gould Named Executive Director of New Hampshire Snowmobile Association
The New Hampshire Snowmobile Association has named Dan Gould as executive director. Dan will be responsible for executive leadership, communications, representation and administration. He will officially start July 1, 2017. It is with mixed emotions that I step down as ...Read more
Published on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in In The News, News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: people, press release, sam, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 6
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the business meeting and the honoring ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Sledmass Delivers Christmas Toys For Tots
The Sledmass clubs delivered a Merry Christmas for the Toys For Tots program again this year, now an annual fundraiser. There were so many toys that we couldn’t even fit all of them into the hall at the Oak Ridge ...Read more
Published on Thursday, December 22, 2016 in Charity, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, sam, volunteers
Support Your Snowmobile Club (Brad Stafford)
The temperatures are starting to drop, the leaves have been falling and the Big Box stores have had Christmas decorations out for at least two months. So, we all know what that means. Yup… Its time to support your snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, December 12, 2016 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Q&A: Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts
From time to time there are questions about SAM. I hope this Q&A clarifies how the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts operates and why our partnership is key to the success of snowmobiling and the economy. SAM is not a company, it is ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 21, 2016 in In The News, News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: clubs, opinion, sam, volunteers
2017 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program
The 2017 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program grant round is now open! Please visit the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) website for updated grant guidelines, application materials, and past awarded projects Check out the SAM clubs that were awarded grants this past ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, DCR, press release, public lands, volunteers
Worthington Snowmobile Club: 2016 Club Of The Year
It’s important that clubs have a representative at SAM meetings, it’s even better when three members regularly attend the monthly meetings. Participation in the state association is vital to a healthy organization. The Worthington Snowmobile Club participates in the Snowmobile ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, volunteers
John Rackem: 2016 Trail Worker Of The Year
Here, we have a snowmobile volunteer without an official title. John Rackem’s role is out on the trails, making sure projects are completed, organizing what is needed, where it is needed, and when. As a trail worker, John is always ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
The Crowningshields: 2016 Snowmobile Family of the Year
The Crowningshield family is always working on trails of the Indianhead Snowmobile Club and always makes sure the Cookie Bash landowners appreciation event happens, no matter what. Matt Crowningshield is the president and treasurer of the club and his family ...Read more
Published on Monday, May 2, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, volunteers
John Puffer: Groomer of the Year
John Puffer is considered the backbone of the Porcupine Ridge Runners Snowmobile Club. “It’s kind of ironic nominating John for groomer of the year, during a season without snow, but this is a guy who is constantly thinking and dreaming ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 25, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, Grooming, volunteers
Colin Mackie: 2016 Junior Snowmobiler Of The Year
Everyone should meet this remarkable young man. Colin Mackie is a quiet, younger version of his dad, Keith Mackie. They both love working with their hands and being outdoors. Colin is an avid outdoors person who loves snowmobiling, fishing and ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: family, Teens, volunteers
Rusty Coombs: 2016 Snowmobiler of the Year
This story dates back a few decades, to a time when a local club had fallen into disrepair and how an enthusiastic volunteer resurrected it. Having a passion for snowmobiling since boyhood, Rusty Coombs interest in snowmobiling was rekindled when ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
SAM Annual Award Nominations (Dan Gould)
It’s clear that the clubs and volunteers were running in overdrive this season. Sure, it can be a thankless job. Many of you volunteer to be with friends or have fun with the family. Some of you do it because ...Read more
Published on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in News & Updates, President's Message
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
SAM I AM: Peter Blake
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Peter Blake is a member of the Northfield Snowmobile Club and has been riding snowmobiles for 40 years. His current snowmobile is a 2003 Arctic Cat Pantera 550. Club position: Currently serving as the ...Read more
Published on Friday, February 12, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting April 7
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and dinner on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Participate, relax and enjoy dinner with your friends, while you participate in the ...Read more
Published on Monday, February 8, 2016 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
SAM I Am: Spike Wheeler
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Spike Wheeler is a member of the Colrain Sno-Drifters and has been riding sleds for 45 years. His current ride is a 2012 Ski-Doo MXZ TNT 600 ACE. Sled mods: Just a bigger windscreen. ...Read more
Published on Friday, January 29, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Work and Play: Suzuki Groomer (Steve Howland)
Last fall I set up a 4-wheel-drive Suzuki Carry Mini Truck with tracks (also know as the Snowzuki) to use as a groomer for the trails that are taken care of by the Buckland Riders. It’s been a fun project ...Read more
Published on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: Grooming, volunteers
SAM Partners with Land Trust to Protect Trail in Northfield
One of the most important north-south snowmobile trail corridors in Northfield is one step closer to permanent protection thanks to a partnership between landowners Bill and Nancy Ames, the Northfield Snowmobile Club, the Town of Northfield, Mount Grace Land Conservation ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 in Environment, News & Updates
Tags: access, environment, volunteers
Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2015
Here are the Top 10 Snowmobile Stories of 2015, all written by SAM members for your reading and riding pleasure. It’s a mix of products, experiences, opinions, humor and fun. It’s also an invitation for you to send a story ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: in the news, opinion, people, sam, volunteers
Are The Snowmobile Trails Open? (Brad Stafford)
There are many questions that every snowmobile club and their volunteers get… “Where can I get a Trail Pass?” “Where can I park?” “Where can I get a map?” But I think the hardest one to answer is, “When are ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, trail-riding, volunteers
Sledmass Toys for Tots Donations
The clubs of the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts went big this year, we’re talking Ho Ho Ho Santa-size big. The sledmass clubs love Christmas shopping, especially for the Toys for Tots program. They know first-hand the magic of Christmas giving, ...Read more
Published on Monday, December 21, 2015 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, people, volunteers
SAM Members Featured in Worcester Living Magazine
Worcester Living magazine features a story in the just-released winter edition about snowmobiling in Central Massachusetts. The story is catered to readers who have never snowmobiled and might be interested. SAM members and local volunteers, Gerry Balchuinas, Jay Pease, Tony ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 30, 2015 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
Polaris Winning Riders Program Supports Snowmobile Associations
Polaris Winning Riders Program Supports State & Provincial Snowmobile Associations and Grassroots Groups with Sales-Based Contributions. For the eleventh consecutive year, state and provincial snowmobile organizations across North America are receiving contributions from the Polaris Winning Riders program, which generates ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 26, 2015 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: manufacturers, press release, volunteers
SAM I Am: Matt Crowningshield
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts member profile: Matt Crowningshield is a member of the Indian Head Snowmobile Club and has been riding sleds for 24 years. His current ride is a 2003 Polaris XC-SP 600 Sled mods: I raised the handlebars, ...Read more
Published on Sunday, October 25, 2015 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, people, volunteers
