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Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club Named MSA Club of the Year

T he roar of snowmobiles isn’t the only sound ema nating from the Cobbossee contee Snowmobile Club.The sound of teamwork, dedica tion, and community spirit is just as loud, and it’s why this Central Region club has been awarded the prestigious title of 2025 MSA Snowmobile Club of theYear. This award recognizes the club’s unwavering commit ment to community involve ment, meticulous trail maintenance, innovative safety initiatives, successful fundraising efforts, and the strong sense of camarade rie that binds its members together. More than just a hub for snowmobile enthusi asts, the Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club’s cen trally located clubhouse serves as a true community building. Hosting dinners, meetings, and activities for various organizations, it’s a vital resource for the region. The club itself holds meetings twice a month throughout the exhilarating snowmobiling season. Adjacent to the clubhouse, a well-organized “groomer shed” protects the club’s snowmobiles, drags, and a newly acquired Honda side by-side, secured through a Capital Equipment Grant. This remarkable addition has been outfitted with a

Raffle tickets. They also sell MSA Super Raffle tickets at the Town Hall during elec tions. A truly unique initia tive involves placing a trailer at various locations, includ ing the town dump, to collect returnable bottles and cans, generating hundreds of dol lars each month. However, what truly sets the Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club apart and solidifies its title as MSA Club of the Year is the remarkable sense of cama raderie among its mem bers. In addition to regular meetings during the snow season, members gather monthly at each other’s houses for barbecues, cook outs, or dinners, strength ening their bonds. The club also organizes an annual week-long camping trip during the summer, foster ing lasting friendships and a shared love for working, socializing, and, of course, snowmobiling together. The Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club embod ies the spirit of snowmo biling in Maine: hard work, dedication to community, and a passion for the out doors. Their achievements are well-deserving of the 2025 MSA Snowmobile Club of the Year award, and their example will undoubt edly inspire other clubs for years to come.

track system, transform ing it into a year-round workhorse for off-season trail maintenance. A dedi cated crew of at least four members uses this vehi cle to transport equipment and materials, minimizing their environmental impact on even the most delicate trail sections. During the snow season, the vehicle seamlessly transitions into grooming and maintaining the trails. The Cobbosseecontee Snowmobile Club has also distinguished itself through its ambitious bridge con struction and renovation projects. Incorporating inno vative ideas and technolo gies, they’ve created a trail system that is the envy of the region. Their trail crew is recognized as “best in class” at regional meetings, a testa ment to their hard work and expertise. Dedicated mem bers work diligently with landowners and businesses to maintain approximately 20 miles of pristine trails. Safety is paramount in all

the club’s activities. Mem bers meticulously plan and execute tasks, ensur ing everyone returns home safely to their families. This includes strict adherence to proper PPE protocols, such as wearing safety goggles, hearing protection, safety ropes, chains, and appro priate hand and footwear. Landowner approval is always obtained, and job sites are thoroughly cleaned up after each project. Showing appreciation for the landowners who gen erously allow trails to cross their property, the club has moved beyond tradi tional landowner suppers. Instead, they conduct raffle drawings, awarding valu able gift cards to deserving landowners each year, fos tering a strong and mutu ally beneficial relationship. To support their efforts, the club actively engages in diverse fundraising activi ties. They volunteer at the MSA Show in Augusta, sell ing tickets at various booths and promoting MSA Super

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