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2023 MSA Groomer of the Year Awarded to Dave Berry Mike Grass Jr & Chris Richards

D ave Berry has served as trail-master for the Poodunck Club of Dixfield for decades. In those years he has been a key leader in the transformation of the trail system in the Dixfield area to one of the most well-maintained, signed and groomed areas to ride. These results have come through a significant sacrifice of time and through taking great pride in his craft transitioning from the days of grooming with a snowmobile to larger and larger machines over time. He is a key manager of landowner issues. Who always answers the phone and is masterful in handling even the most colorful of feedback with both grace, and when neces sary, fierce and bold engagement. If you have ever had the chance to attend the Annual Bless ing of the Sleds for the past 20+ years you will know that you can find Dave, every single year, cooking the sausage/ pepper/onions and various other food for sale to generate funds for the local clubs. This is in particular one of Dave’s key reasons for receiving this award -his commitment over time. He has not just come on the scene; he has been doing this for years and will most likely continue to do so. In addition, Dave sets one of the best examples for how to lead in a club. While we all need more volunteers, some times new people do join and bring new ideas and opin

ions that can be a challenge from time to time for seasoned members.Yet, Dave has found a way to make everyone feel welcome. He freely shares his knowledge with others, views no challenge as impossible to overcome and embodies the true community spirit that snowmobiling is really all about. At the end of the day, he makes people feel like family. It is because of these commitments to our sport, belief in community and his welcoming joyous spirit that we are beyond proud to grant this year’s 2023 Maine Snowmobile Association Groomer of the year award to Dave Berry!

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