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
Snowmobile Trails Damaged By Illegal Use
An open letter from the Florida Mountaineers Snowmobile Club. Our Club experienced a very disturbing incident on Sunday, December, 1, 2013. At approximately 2:30 PM, our club president’s cell phone started ringing off the hook from various landowners stating that ...Read more
Published on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Guest Columns, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, environment, public lands, 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
Snowmobile Trail Riding (video)
Cool weather is arriving and the clubs are already getting the trails ready for the upcoming snowmobile season. It’s a tremendous amount of work and they could use some help, so please contact your local club and lend a hand. ...Read more
Published on Friday, October 25, 2013 in News & Updates, Snowmobile Travel
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, volunteers
Sled Expo Winter Clothing Drive (Marcia Miller)
The SAM Charity Committee is once again holding its Winter Wear Recycling Program at the 2013 Sled Expo. We asks our fellow snowmobilers to check out the great deals at the Expo, but before that, we ask that you look ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Charity, News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: charity, expo, volunteers
RTP Grants Open – Workshops Announced
The 2014 Massachusetts Recreational Trails Program Grant Round is now OPEN! SAM Clubs are encouraged to apply for grants that create or improve trails, purchase equipment to maintain trails, grooming equipment and other trails related projects. Please visit the Recreational ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: DCR, Grooming, public lands, safety, trail-riding, volunteers
Brad Stafford Names Get-Sno Newsletter
Tucker Sno-Cat dealer Get-Sno Equipment in Newport Vermont were searching for a name for their new Get-Sno newsletter, something catchy. The Newsletter will cater to snowmobile trail groomer operators, snowmobile clubs, event listings, and insight into the equipment we all ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: people, volunteers
DCR Volunteers in Parks Program Guide Draft
The DCR released a draft of their newly proposed policy as it relates to volunteers and non-profit organizations working at DCR properties. All snowmobile clubs should review the document and comment, both to the DCR and the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts. ...Read more
Published on Sunday, June 23, 2013 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, DCR, in the news, legislative, public lands, volunteers
Worthington Snowmobile Club Recognized for Vintage Snowmobile Ride
The Worthington Snowmobile Club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many exciting events ...Read more
Published on Sunday, June 2, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
Savoy Kanary Kats Recognized for Vintage Ride
The Savoy Kanary Kats snowmobile club were recognized at the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts annual meeting for hosting one of the Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile rides. The Massachusetts Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) is a recognized committee within SAM, they host many ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, vintage, volunteers
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
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
Trail Worker of the Year: Paul Sokoloski
Snowmobile trail work and making them better is a year round project for Paul Sokoloski of the Conway Snowmobile Club. Smooth trails are in his mind all summer… long before any flakes fly. He is always thinking about the trails ...Read more
Published on Monday, April 8, 2013 in Awards, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, volunteers
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
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
Changing Times for Trail Volunteers (Larry Tucker)
Can you believe that the elections are really over? It certainly was a long political campaign season. I hope everyone had a chance to help their candidate and that they did well at the ballot booth. One good thing is ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 27, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: opinion, volunteers
Truly a Labor Of Love (Brad Stafford)
I can’t remember who actually invited me to my first snowmobile club meeting, what year it was or even why I actually went. But I do know that it was quite a few winters ago, and that it changed the ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Snowmobiling The Conway Trails (video)
Tyler Apanell, of the Conway Snowmobile Club, loves Yamaha snowmobiles and video. He pulled those two passions together to create one very slick production outlining his preseason prep and early season riding on the Conway trails in Massachusetts. Says Tyler, ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, trail-riding, volunteers
Dick DiOrio: Leader Of The Pack (Randy Toth)
The October Mountain Men, led by veteran snowmobiler Richard (Dick) DiOrio, watch over October Mountain State Forest (OMSF) which is located in the Berkshire County towns of Washington, Becket, Lee, Lenox and Pittsfield. OMSF, with over 16,000 acres, is the ...Read more
Published on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, people, volunteers
The Day The Snowmobiles Stopped (Randy Toth)
One chilly fall day in the not too distant future, as you prepare for the upcoming snowmobiling season, you will remember that you have not received your state association magazine yet. Muttering something derogatory, you go to the state association’s ...Read more
Published on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, opinion, volunteers
Fundraising Leaves Footprints, Footprints Create Awarenes (Keri Wanner)
A year ago, my good friend Nathan (Nate) Blaylock called me wanting help. He was conducting research on population statistics in Midwestern states and found it was important to the citizens to show compassion and support causes. Nate wanted to ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 5, 2012 in Charity, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, opinion, volunteers
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
Russian Sledders visit Mass (Evgeniy Borodin)
The Russian Snowmobile Association invited the BRP Fan Club to attend the International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) as the best club in Russia (in the opinion of ROSAN Co, the BRP distributor in Russia). The aim was clear: to meet new ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 15, 2012 in Guest Columns, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: ISC 2012, people, trail-riding, volunteers
Sled Expo Slideshow (Friday)
Preparing the Sled Expo grand opening on Saturday! 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
Sled Expo Exhibitors Announced
Get to the Sled Expo – October 13 and 14 The Big E Grounds in West Springfield. The largest selling snowmobile show in New England, featuring Manufacturer and Dealer displays and aftermarket accessories. Great deals on new and used sleds, trailers, oil, ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 in News & Updates, Sled Expo
Tags: clubs, education, expo, sleds, tech, 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
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
