7333-R3_MSA_Oct2020_MaineSnowmobiler

Eastern Region VP

Northern Region VP

H ello fellow snowmobilers, Well the leaves are falling, the farmers are harvesting the summer crops and there have been some hard frosts already, so we must be headed towards winter. Fall trail work is underway; many clubs have scheduled work dates for projects of all shapes & sizes coming up, so check in and see how you can help. As we head out on the trails this fall to do maintenance, please remember to check in with the landowner first. They are the reason we have trails to ride on! Also, as hunting season is in full swing, remember we are not the only users of other people’s land, be respectful of the hunting community and aware of their presence too. I have heard & seen a lot in the last few weeks about online membership sign up. I know this is a way to help drive up membership numbers and make it simple for folks to join online, but it is also another task for clubs to take on. Some clubs have people knowledgeable, ready & willing to tackle it while many simply do not. If you are one of those who is willing & able, please reach out to a club and help them through the process. Do you have new people joining your club? If so, make sure to get them involved. Find a skill they can bring to the group to help. Today’s clubs have many needs, not all include power tools or manual labor. It can be very Temps are dropping, leaves are changing, we are seeing some frost. Soon our favorite time of year will be here!! Super Raffle is in full swing I hope you have bought your tickets, if you haven’t give me a shout I’m selling them. Clubs are preparing trails and equipment. If you have, any friends who are not club members please bring them to a meeting ask them to join a club and support our sport. Happy Halloween Enjoy yourselves!! G reetings to FALL!!!!

I ’m writing this article here on Long Island New York. I’m down here for a family wedding and I’m reminded how lucky we are to live where we do all I think about is trails. It’s been a busy month I’ve meet with a few clubs. Over in Phillips they had a crew together to build a bridge. In strong they have been out brushing. Also Salem has been out doing the same. We got some great news from J.V. Wing in Carrabbassett that the Indians Many Eastern region clubs are just beginning to figure out how to hold meetings under the guide- lines and keep everyone safe. Some have been meeting outside, some have limited the number of people inside and others are look- ing for a different place to meet. The one thing I have been hearing though is that clubs are out look- ing over trail situations and doing trail work in advance of the win- ter season to come. As is the case every fall there are trails that have to be re-routed due to landowner changes, housing developments and other reasons, but one thing is for sure: when it’s time to ride these dedicated men and women who do the trail work will have trails ready to go. PLEASE if you can spare a few hours some- day, contact your local club and N ine months into the year and it is beginning to be cooler at nights with the leaves chang- ing fast. That means our time to shine can’t be too far off, can it? It seems like many people are thinking about those nice cold days with plenty of snow under the tracks and machines that are geared up and ready to go. Bring it on!

Western Region VP in Carrabbassett that the Indians have given them permission to use their land. Which gets me to this how important it is to make sure we reach out to our landowners. The season is only around the corner think snow. And as always ENJOY THE RIDE AND STAY SAFE. see how you can help. The fall is when they really need you and would love to have more hands to make the workload easier. While you are at it, if you know a landowner why not reach out and thank them for letting the club use their land. These people deserve our gratitude for all they allow us to do. Remember- with- out them we would not be able to enjoy the beauty of riding. Have you renewed your mem- bership(s) yet? Time is running out to pay your dues and remain on the Maine Snowmobiler list to receive your next paper. I say memberships because if you are like many of us you belong to more than one club. All clubs need your support so don’t for- get to join them. While you are at it, why not buy some Super Raffle tickets to support the club and MSA? $10 will get you six tickets on some really nice prizes that will be drawn just before Christmas. Can you think of a better present than a new sled, new trailer, or gift certificate to a snowmobile destination? EASTERN REGION CLUBS- If you need something from the MSA office or more raffle tickets,

Eileen Lafland, 207-843-7813 PO Box 733, Holden ME 04429 llafland@midmaine.com

Matt Stedman, 207-557-1921 PO Box 621, Ashland ME 04732 Stedman.matt@jdirving.com

daunting as a new member to join a tight knit club, sometimes we are not the very welcoming to new members & their ideas. If folks are willing, find a way for them to help, if not the resource will go elsewhere. Remember, we are all volunteers working to make snowmobiling better; it takes everyone to make it a success long term. Is your club selling MSA Super Raffle tickets? If not, you are missing out on an opportunity to support your club & the MSA financially. There are still a few weeks left to sell and submit your tickets so let’s make a big push before December to make some new winners. If you need tickets call or email me and we will get you some. If you have a question, problem, concern, or idea on snowmobiling in “The County”, get in touch with me. You can contact me at the phone # or email below.

give me a call and I will try and get it for you. MSA is attempting to keep postage costs down, so if we can meet up and deliver things to people we are trying to do so. That’s it for October. Take a look at the calendar of events in this paper and see if any clubs near you are holding an event you could attend. Then go check them out, and join if you do not already belong. This year more than ever, clubs and MSA needs your support.

Stay safe everyone! Eileen

Coastal Region VP

Jim

James Boyce, 207-265-6512 1168 Fosterhill Road Freeman ME 04983 Jboyce1168@gmail.com

David Watson, 207-205-1558 412 Roberts Ridge Rd East Waterboro ME 04030 dwatson6841@gmail.com

Thanks Dave

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