8872-R1_MSA_October2024_Newsletter

From The Executive Board

Coastal Region VP

W ell it’s good to hear all the speculation of a good snow year, bee’s nest way up high, etc. We will keep our fingers crossed that it will be a great year for riding again. After talking with many clubs and attending numerous meetings, definitely a lot of WORK is going on, especially rebuilding bridges, filling in washouts and brushing. Be sure to keep landowners involved, most of them will and want to help in various ways. Be sure to mark your calendars for the WESTERN REGION MEETING, October 17 th at the South Paris fire station, 137 Western Ave, at 7pm, light refreshments will be served. We all need to work together to not have conflicting event dates, and coordinating our trail work, let’s work smarter, not harder, maintaining the motto “UNITED WE TRAIL DIVIDED WE FAIL”. That being said, call me if I can help. SEE YOU OCT.17 TH . Jerry Major Once again, I can’t stress enough if anybody needs anything please reach out to me. Nothing is impossible and never give up! Think, Snow. Everyone and happy fall. Matthew Baron as well. Thanks to Glenburn for hosting this event. There will be three more regional meet ings held this fall and possibly in to early Jan uary. Right now, I am looking at one in Dexter, Medway and Holden so watch your mailboxes clubs and club presidents for an invite. Also, even though it is a few months away- Mark your calendars for the Eastern Region meeting and showcase ride. It will be Feb. 15 th and at this point in time we hope to begin and end at the East Branch Sno-Rovers in Med way. As the date gets closer more details will be provided. Clubs- please submit your events to the MSA so they can be added to the MSA website calendar. Also, please go to the website and fill out the Officer Update form so we have the correct information for your club. MSA is try ing very hard to get all current information for all clubs so we can get the correct information out to people who ask. On a sad note- In September the Eastern region lost a dedicated snowmobiler who devoted much of his time to the sport. Rick Levasseur from the Jo- Mary Riders passed away. His passion was to make the trails in that region some of the best to ride and be signed so people could find their way, which they were. Rest in Peace Rick, and our sympa thy to Debbie and the rest of his family. I hope to see many of you at the MSA Snowmobile Show this month. Stop by the MSA booth Friday or Saturday and say “Hi” to me. I enjoy meeting everyone. I also know there will be some new clothing options at the show and the calendars will be there too so come check it out and bring your wallet! That’s all for this month. Until November. Eileen scholarship committee for the beautiful plaque they presented to my family. I’m receiving emails from many coastal clubs, asking me to attend their fundraisers that are starting to happen. We must all keep our fingers crossed and keep a positive attitude as we come into winter. I’ve enjoyed seeing clubs pick up their new equipment from the recent equipment grant and getting them equipped in order to groom trails. October is going to be busy with the snowmobile show and many other activities going on around the state. I’ve tried to reach out and meet as many clubs as I possibly can on top of dealing with my health issues. I can promise you all I will get to you just as soon as I can and I’m very excited about that. I also would like to tell everybody in my coastal region to make sure you go out and vote, vote for the trail referendum as this is going to be a big deal. This is going to directly impact the clubs on an individual basis in such a positive way if passed.

From The Membership Corner

doing what they can to convince new people to join! It really is a great time of the year! Memberships are coming into the office and being entered a good pace. It will pick up more as the month goes on and into the next few months. All memberships collected at the MSA show will also be entered and clubs will be notified by mail if someone joined their club at the show. As in past years, please make the member feel welcome as they did pick your club out of 280 plus clubs in the state! Let them know you appreciate it by sending them an email or a letter and your events planned schedule as well as inviting them to a meeting! Because it the beginning of a new season there will be no regional totals in this report, but they will be included in the November report. That means all regions have another month to wait and see who has bragging rights for a month! It’s always a friendly competition between the regions to see who is getting their memberships in. It’s up to the clubs to submit them to MSA so we can put them in the sys tem. Please send them as you receive them! If anyone or club needs anything or has questions please email membership@mes now.com or contact the MSA office. Keep those memberships rolling! you all ask the question,’’ What is the status of your local club? and Who maintains the local trails?’’ There are many ways to help keep local clubs operational and financially strong. Recently, the Palmyra Snowmobile Club experienced a dilemma of whether to close or reorganize. They chose reorganization, so I strongly urge anyone in that area who has even a little time to help! Please do so and remember you do not need to ride to participate. You can help in many ways from behind the scenes. Snowmobile clubs are more than just snowmobile clubs. They serve as the core of the community. So old or young, join and participate in your local club, meet new people, or rekindle old friendships. Even out of state members who own or rent property can help. Do not always assume someone else will do it. Leaves are beginning to change, so get HAPPY and get READY, because winter is on its way! I look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, October 15 th at the Central Region meeting in Madison, ME at the VFW Post #7865, 58 Preble Avenue. Thanks for all you do, Ron Nunes your support if you’re not able to volunteer any of your time during the year. Most clubs right now are selling MSA Super Raffle tickets as a fundraiser. Purchasing some of these tickets is a great way to show support to a club. Landowner appreciation dinner’s continue to be held throughout the area, clubs are busy doing trail and bridge repairs and work and new groomer garages that have been built over the summer are getting their final touches. As we sit idle between the summer and winter seasons now is the best time to get our machines out, clean the dust off them and get your sleds into your local power sports shop before the riding season rush begins. If you’re looking to scratch that sledding itch before the riding season begins don’t forget about the upcoming MSA Maine Snowmobile Show at the Augusta Civic Center October 18th thru the 20 th . While there check out the best & biggest MSA Vintage Sled Show to ever be held. In closing keep praying to Mother Nature and the snow gods that they bring us some cold weather to freeze up the ground first and plentiful snow to have a great riding season this year. I’m hoping the next time I write my article that there will be snow in the forecast or at least in the extended forecast and we can all feel like little kids all over again waiting for it to fall. Remember to always ride right, ride smart, and ride sober!!!! Until next time Nick Morrill

Matthew Baron, 207-608-3737 92 Emery Corner Rd, Limerick, ME 04048 msacoastalregion@gmail.com B oy fall is in the air. I’m noticing a lot of clubs coming together repairing damage from last year’s storm and replacing bridges. Very exciting to see everybody getting together to make things happen. It’s been a very busy month we had our directors meeting held at the T-bone Trail in September and had a great turnout. I was so happy to see everybody and want to say thank you to the

Eileen Lafland, 207-843-7813 PO Box 733, Holden ME 04429 L.andE.lafland525476@gmail.com

O ctober means one thing to the MSA mem bership data entry team- It’s time to go to work! Clubs have received their membership packets, sent out renewal information, have it returning and are sending it to the MSA office so the information can be entered! That means clubs are working hard to renew members and

Central Region VP

Western Region VP

Ron Nunes, 401-527-5370 260 Last Round Up Rd, Lexington Twp, ME 04961 Thelastroundup2018@gmail.com H ello all. We are heading into fall, which means a lot of work needs to begin, preparing grooming equipment, doing trail maintenance, bridge maintenance & sign maintenance, and much more. To all the members of the Central Region, I applaud you and thank you for all you do! For all the other readers and riders, I suggest

Jerry Major, Cell: 207-838-0892 137 Morrill Rd, Norway ME 04268 mrfun101jem@gmail.com

Eastern Region VP

Northern Region VP

Eileen Lafland, 207-843-7813 PO Box 733, Holden ME 04429 L.andE.lafland525476@gmail.com H ello everyone! Welcome to the count down to cold weather and lots of snow (we hope!) Eastern region clubs have been hard at work inspecting and opening trails, talking to landowners, and getting their per mission, and making sure all equipment is ready to go. They have also been holding club meetings, sending out membership renewals and finalizing their calendars for this season. Lots of preseason work is being done by the dedicated volunteers at all clubs. If you hav en’t heard from your club or clubs yet, reach out to them and offer to help, even for a few hours. It makes a big difference. The eastern regional directors have been at work reaching out to the clubs as well and regional meetings are in process. The first one was Oct. 9 th at the Glenburn Lakeside Riders SC in Glenburn. Sixteen clubs as well as MSA personnel, Joe Higgins and others were invited

Nick Morrill 207-554-0074 406 Main Street, Stockholm ME 04783 landscaper9791@gmail.com H ello once again from the Crown of Maine. As I sit and write this The Big Woods Grass Drags along with the Dust Bowl have taken place. The trees are in full peak with fall color, school soccer and football seasons are in full swing and farmers are starting to finish harvesting their crops, which can only mean one thing, the 2024/25 riding season is only a few weeks away. Clubs here in The County have begun meeting and sending out membership renewals for the new season so be on the lookout for those applications coming in the mail if they haven’t already. Joining your local club or area clubs around you is the best way to show

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