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Vol. 58 • No. 1 September 2026 MSA, PO Box 80 Augusta ME 04332 www.mainesnowmobileassociation.com

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A Decade on the Green: 10 th Annual MSA Golf Scramble

T he Maine Snowmobile Association celebrated a major milestone on June 27, 2026, as golf ers gathered at Hermon Meadow Golf Club in Hermon for the 10th Annual MSA Golf Scramble. For ten years, this popular summer event has brought together snowmobilers, club members, business partners and friends for a day filled with friendly competition, plenty of laughs and the shared camaraderie that makes Maine’s snow mobiling community so special. While snow and groomed trails may have been months away, the enthusiasm and competitive spirit of the snowmobiling community were on full display throughout the tournament. Teams took to the course ready to compete for top honors in both the Open Division and the Club Cup Division. With just a few strokes sep arating the leading teams, every drive, chip and putt mattered.

Open Division The competition in the Open Division was espe cially close, with only two strokes separating the top three teams. Capturing first place with an impressive score of 57 were Cooper Marden, Steve Marden, Colby Snell and Brandon Solek. Their strong perfor mance earned them the top spot by just one stroke. Finishing close behind in second place with a score of 58 were Andy Pierce, John Penner, Brady Hurd and Anthony Moore. Rounding out the top three was the team of Jason Peasley, John Wickenden, Wes Butler and Kyle Peterson, who finished with a score of 59. Congratulations to all three teams on an out standing showing and an exciting finish!

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Club Cup Division The Club Cup Division also featured a great day of competition as teams competed for bragging rights and the honor of taking home the Club Cup title. Claiming first place with a score of 67 were Keith Dean, Glen Dean, Pete Albert and Dave Dionne.Their teamwork and steady play carried them to the top of the Club Cup standings. Finishing in second place with a score of 69 were Paul McCarty, Mark Blanchett, Dylan Blanchett and Phil Wacome. The team of Corey MacDonald, Bernard Howlett, Josh Howlett and Jake Howlett secured third place with a score of 72. The Club Cup competition is always a highlight of the tournament, offering another opportunity for snowmobile club members to come together, repre sent their clubs and enjoy some good-natured com petition away from the trails.

Contest Winners In addition to the team competition, golfers had the opportunity to test their individual skills in special contests held during the day. Keith Stoddard earned the Most Accurate Shot award, demonstrating that precision can be just as important on the golf course as it is when navigating a snowmobile trail. Tyler Shanklin claimed the Putting Contest victory and took home the $100 prize. The contest added even more excitement to an already action-packed day.

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ThankYou to Our Sponsors An event like the MSA Golf Scramble would not be possible without the businesses and organizations that generously support the Maine Snowmobile Association and Maine’s snowmobiling community. The MSA extends a very special thank-you to the Hole-In-One sponsors of the 10th Annual Golf Scramble: • Darling’s • Bangor Motorsports • ChaseToys • Coop’sTruck Equipment Their generosity and continued support helped make this milestone tournament a success. We encourage MSA members and snowmobilers throughout Maine to support the businesses that support our associa tion and our sport.

The MSA would also like to thank Hermon Meadow Golf Club for hosting the tournament, along with the volunteers, organizers, golfers and supporters who contributed their time and energy to the event. The annual Golf Scramble is about much more than scores and trophies. It provides an opportunity for people from across the snowmobiling community to reconnect during the off-season, strengthen friend ships and celebrate the volunteers and businesses that keep snowmobiling moving forward in Maine. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and thank you to everyone who helped make the 10th Annual MSA Golf Scramble a memorable celebra tion. After a decade of great golf, spirited competi tion and lasting friendships, we are already looking forward to the next one!

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MAINE PARK & RIDE LOCATIONS

Attention MSA Clubs if you would like to add your local Park & Ride please visit: mainesnowmobileassociation.com and fill out the form under MSA Forms.

REGION CLUB

ADDRESS

TOWN Madison

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Central Central Central Central Central Central Central Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Coastal Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Eastern Coastal

Abnaki Sno-Riders

1463 Lakewood Rd

Club house parking lot

Anson-North Anson SC Lexington Hilanders SC Minnehonk Ridge Riders

18 High Street

North Anson Lexington Twp

1654 Long Falls Dam Road

Corner of North Rd & Bean Road Mount Vernon

Park & Ride trail connects to the Mount Vernon trail system Trail maps are posted at Park & Ride parking lot and all trail intersections.

Norridge Sportsmen Alliance 444-328 Martin Stream Road

Norridgewock

Ashley Wing Memorial Park Direct Access to Kennebec Valley Railtrail KVT

Smithfield Moonshiners SC

1232 Village Road

Smithfield

The park in ride is the paved parking lot directly in front of the ball field. Please do not block the driveway/parking area in front of the salt/sand shed. Thank you

Town and Country Trailriders 35 Clubhouse Road

Clinton Cornish

Parking lot of Town and Country Trailriders snowmobile club.

Cornish Sno-Cruisers Moonlite Sno-Skimmers

Rt #5 (Sokokis Trail) 60 Val Halla Road

About 3/4 a mile south from Rt 25, Vacant lot and Approx 7 miles North of Limerick on Rt #5

Cumberland

Rachels on the green - breakfast- lunch - dinner - large parking lot for the Val Halla Parking lot. 15 minute drive from Portland with direct access to main trail system leading to destinations west and north of Cumberland.

Norridgewock Sportsmen

444 Martin Stream Road

Norridgewock

Ashley J Wing Family Memorial Park and Ride. Direct access to the Kennebec Valley Trail (Rail bed)

Association

Westbrook Trail Blazers Westbrook Trail Blazers Westbrook Trail Blazers

429 Bridge Street

Westbrook Westbrook Westbrook

Westbrook Little League Parking lot Sunset Ridge Golf Course parking lot

771 Cumberland Street

235 Pride Street

Prides Corner Congregational Church Parking lot will be busy Sunday mornings till about noon time. EMSC is located directly in Connector Trail 107. The yard has ample parking and an unloading ramp.

Eastern Maine Snowmobilers EMSC clubhouse , 263 Levenseller Rd Holden

Ebeemee SC Ebeemee SC

US Route 11, ITS 111 Intersection Ebeemee Twp

Located just north of the road crossing on ITS 111 North (Wildwoods trail)

US Route 11

Ebeemee Twp

Located just north of the Jo Mary Trail on the left 1.5 miles north of Ebeemee Club House

East Branch Sno-Rovers & ATV 6 Clubhouse Drive

Medway

Lots of room for parking. Lunches usually served on weekends. The club has a large parking area at their clubhouse that is plowed for trailer parking. Trailers can be parked for a day or an extended period. Plenty of parking available. Trailhead is across the road, access to local club trails , ITS 83 can be picked up in Corinth , Maine.

Glenburn Lakeside Riders SC 2838 Ohio Street

Glenburn

LA Sledders Pine Tree SC Pine Tree SC

Club House, 3346 Bennoch Road Alton

Also the Rail Trail Parking lot off Bennoch Rd in Lagrange as well as Lagrange General Store

166 W Old Town Road

Old Town

309 Call Road

Milford

Quad County SC Inc. Sebasticook Valley SC

976 Lee Rd (Rt 6) 238 Moosehead Trail

Springfield

Also, 2 miles down East Shore Rd, Lakeville, ME 04487 Large Parking Lot next to ITS 105

Newport

Very Large parking lot with direct ITS 85 trail access. Located right on RT. 7 just 1 mile from I-95. Food/Gas services available in both directions. Great take off spot for day or overnight trips. Contact Sebasticook Valley SC Facebook page for the latest grooming information. From Rt. 15, head West on either Upper Shirley Rd. or Lower Shirley Rd, to the intersection. The parking lot is just West of that intersection at the junction of West Road and ITS 85 (B&A Railroad Road S.). It is located diagonal to the small town park/pavilion at Shirley Pond. Room for 4 rigs. (no overnight parking except residents of the street)

Eastern

Shirley Bog Trail Busters

B&A RR Road South

Shirley

Northern Benedicta Snow Gang Northern Big Valley Sno Club

Sherman Citgo

Sherman

Located right at the I-95 Sherman exit

1160 Crystal Road

Island Falls

Immediately off I-95 northbound exit. Located at Brooks Equipment Service . Direct access to ITS 83 Oils, parts, and services available at this site, as well as 2 gas stations located within 900’ of park and ride location (one of which has 24 hr. card service with non-ethanol gas also)

Northern Big Valley Sno Club

478 Houlton Road

Island Falls

Northern Caribou SC

10 Otter Street

Caribou

As you’re leaving Caribou on Rt.89 heading east towards Limestone Otter St. will be on your left just before you reach the underpass. Drive all the way straight in and that is where the Park n Ride will be. As you come into Stockholm off 161 turn left onto Main St. and go across the bridge. Right after the bridge on the left you’ll see a sign for a public boat landing. Turn left into there and that in the parkn ride. There is a small maintained trail that will lead you thru the ballpark up to ITS 83 or you can ride the shoulder of Main St. from the park n ride and get on ITS 83 next to Eureka Hall. This is the location of our clubhouse. The clubhouse is not open to the general public w/o notice. There is lots of room for parking, but

Northern Caribou SC

Main Street

Stockholm

Northern Chapman Ridge Runners

94 Town Hall Road

Chapman

Snowmobile & ATV Club

please not in front of our groomer barn, “The Bullpen.”

Northern Dwinal Pond 4-Seasons Club 174 Springfield Road

East Winn

Parking lot across the road from the clubhouse (If space is filled please use clubhouse circle driveway)

Northern Linneus Sno-Sports Northern Madawaska SC Northern Madawaska SC Northern Moosetown Riders Northern Portage Lake SC Northern Portage Lakers Northern Smoki Haulers SC

45 Mill Road

Lineus

19 Fournier Road 195 Dufour Road 20 Little Black Road

St. David (Madawaska) Ramp available for truckbed sleds. Please do not block garage overhead door where groomer is parked, or park in front of it. Free parking.

Madawaska

This is a private driveway located on trail ITS 81. Call 207.316.9118 for permission to park (limited space)

Allagash

Park Ride behind the Little Black Checkpoint.

Station Road

Portage Lake

This is a dirt road that connects east and west cottage road in Portage. There will be available parking on the west side of this road and will be marked with signs.

Station Road

Portage Oakfield

Parking is alongside Station Rd in downtown Portage. There is room for approximately 12 rigs.

317 Oakfield Smyrna Road

Exit 286 on I-95. Heading North: take Exit 286 and take a right off the ramp. Take the first driveway on the right - big sign board out front. The driveway snakes between two homes - our log cabin Clubhouse is located in the back. Unload and you’re off and running on ITS 83!

Northern Washburn Trail Runners SC

48 Station Road

Washburn

Western Western

Bog Hooters SC

83 South Main Street

Mechanic Falls

Fireman’s field next to the little Androscoggin River.

Fryeburg Area Snowmobile 322 McNeil Road

Fryeburg

Assoc.

Western

Fryeburg Area Snowmobile Across from 330 Bridgton Road

Fryeburg

Assoc.

Western

Fryeburg Area Snowmobile Weston’s Beach on River Street

Fryeburg

Assoc.

Western Western Western Western Western Western Western Western Western Western

Crooked River SC

661 Meadow Road Vacationland Road 219 North Main Street

Casco

Harrison Friendly Riders

Harrison Strong Norway Bridgton

Take Vacationland Rd, Follow Signs.

Narrow Gauge SC Norway Trackers SC

Look for sign at entrance, indicating parking area for Narrow Gauge Snowmobile Club Park & Ride

95 Lake Road

Located at the Lake Pennesseewassee Boat Launch/ Parking Area.

Pleasant Mountain SC (Formerly Brag Way

Parking lot is across from the Ham Athletic Fields at 40 Brag Way. 2/10 of a mile from the intersection of Brag Way and Route 302. Easy

Bridgton Easy Riders)

access to ITS 89.

Rumford Polar Bears Rumford Polar Bears Snow Valley Sno-Goers

Route 2

Rumford Rumford

Located at the top of Falls Hill at the corner of Route 2 and South Rumford Road across from Adley’s Auto Next to Sherwin Williams at the parking lot of the old bowling alley site. McDonald’s is 3 properties away

1019 Route, Rt 2

120 Just East of Andover Village Andover

Take a right at Andover Village (Rt. 120) just down over the hill on right Parking lot holds 30 plus trailers and direct access to ITS115.

Sno Wanderers

171 Main Street 1771 US Rt 201

Kingfield

The Forks Area Trail Club

The Forks PLT

FREE PARK & RIDE LOT at Northern Outdoors on Route 201. Lot is located 1/4 mile south of Northern Outdoors and marked with a sign. The lot is large, well plowed and has plenty of room for trailers. This lot opens as soon as groomers have been able to hit the trails! Ample space for whatever trailer you might be hauling. P&R is directly across from WRVSC grooming hut. Open every day. Located on the right hand side of Route 2 after entering Gilead from the west and passing the rest area or on the left side of the highway if coming in from the Bethel area. Long, thin parking lot for about 4 trucks with trailers. Kiosk and map in parking lot.

Western Western

Webb River Valley S.C.

55 Shanie Lane

Carthage

Wild River Riders

Route 2

Gilead

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From The Executive Board

From the President

I am starting this piece by sending my condolences to Al Swett and his family. Al’s mother passed away in late August. The MSA family wants you to know we are here for you. Welcome to the 2026-2027 season everyone! I am excited and a little nervous to be in this new position. After 20 plus years as the Eastern VP, moving up the Executive VP is a big step for me. I want to thank Matt Stedman for having the confidence in me to ask if I would be willing to take on a new role. I also want to thank everyone who encouraged me to do this and expressed their support to me. It means a great deal to me to know I have your support. As I adjust to new responsibilities as well as new duties I will continue to be available to clubs as need be. I want ALL CLUBS statewide to know I am here to listen to what you have to say as well as suggestions from you. If your club would like to have me attend a meeting, function, event or whatever, please There is a lot to our sport that goes unnoticed. So many people work throughout the year to make the limited season happen for the 80,000 or so registered snowmobilers every year. To the thousands of us who are involved in local clubs and/or the MSA we understand the dedication it takes. When you have the opportunity, let someone who is not as involved know what it takes. There is a great need across Maine for additional volunteer hours in all aspects of club work. Make sure to highlight that as you talk to businesses, snowmobilers & community members. I would ask that you bring someone who is not as involved as you are to the next gins retired on July 31, 2026. Joe was a stead fast, passionate supporter of what we do. We wish him the best in his next chapter. The hir ing process is underway, and we should soon find out who his replacement will be. We worked through the summer on our MSA Trails app to further enhance the platform and correct some minor issues, and our second sea son should be better than ever. We are focused on continuous improvement and education. Our vendor was extremely impressed with our first-year numbers. The app was downloaded more than 14,000 times, with about 5,500 users opting for the PRO version. We hope to collect the remaining club data this year. We have approximately 2,500 miles of trails to incorporate into the app. Also, remember that we can add your local gas stations, lodging properties, clubhouses, and restaurants—we just need the information. Club and municipal grant packets should have reached your mailboxes by now. While they are not due until December it’s always an advantage to submit them in early, espe cially this year with a new director at the State Snowmobile Office. The sooner you get approved the earlier you can start your actual work hours and projects. I know conditions were very dry last September and made for easy bush hogging which worked well with my Sept 23 rd grant date. Enjoy the last days of summer and embrace the cooler air of fall. Brent into action. I would urge clubs to look on the MSA website or Facebook page for the links to our monthly Director’s Meetings. You can join via zoom through your phone or computer, either by dialing in or connecting through the web. It is a way to have your voice heard. Club directors can bring up new business and vote on motions brought forward. If you are not currently a club director, you can still attend the meetings and listen to what’s going on across the state. Until 5 years ago you would have had to travel across the state to participate – But not anymore. We tend to have the same group on the call & in person. I know there are clubs that have needs or concerns, this is your opportunity. We also hold regional directors’ meetings around the State throughout the season. Please see the schedule of events for the planned dates, locations and regions the meetings will be. If a meeting is not how you would like to connect with MSA folks, reach out to your regional director or regional VP to get connected locally.

club, regional or directors meeting. Show people the community of riders & volunteers we have and see if they want to join this great team. The leadership team at MSA looks forward to working with your club through the coming season. We have a great team of volunteer’s, regional directors & VP’s spread around the State. We also have a great office manager & director of operations based in Augusta. All of them are dedicated to helping you and your club navigate the business of running your club. We are always looking to add to our volunteer team in events, committees, regional directors or trail inspectors. If you are interested, please reach out and we’ll connect you with the right person. If you are not currently a club or MSA member, we need you! Please reach out where you live or ride and connect with a club today. The future of our sport relies on passionate snowmobilers like you to take on some part of what a handful in each community does today. Our clubs have volunteers, many of them built the clubs we see & recognize today and are still making it happen. They need your help, they need your time, they need your energy, they need your knowledge, they need you to take action. If there is something you are looking for that has not been answered, reach out and ask. Start locally by contacting your regional MSA director or vice president. It is very likely that no one person will have every answer, but we have a great network from which we can gather information. feel free to contact me and I will make every effort possible to attend. I realize I will not be able to make everything, but I also admit there are places in the state I have not been to. There are some exciting changes coming this year. With a tremendous amount of work from Bob Flagg and Lori Hemmerdinger, MSA is implementing a new online membership program. This is something many clubs have asked for and now it is available. It will be a learning curve for all of us, but one that will make membership submission easier for everyone, clubs and members. We ask that you be patient with the system as we all learn how it works and know we are all learning at the same time. Since April I have attended a meeting in Rangeley with Matt. It was good to meet people in the area, as I haven’t spent time in Western Maine. I have been involved in the reorganization of the MSA Scholarship Fund committee, worked with Bob, Lori and Matt on the new MSA Connect membership

Treasurer’s Report

Matt Stedman, President 207-557-1921 (call or text) PO Box 621, Ashland ME 04732 Stedman.matt@jdirving.com

Lori Hemmerdinger (207) 890-5455 544 Plains Road • Poland, ME 04274 Treasurer@mesnow.com Respectfully Submitted, Lori Hemmerdinger, Treasurer

H ello, fellow snowmobile club members! I hope you have all had a good summer, were able to spend time with family and friends, and maybe thought about the work of snowmobiling a bit less than you do during the fall & winter months. I am humbled and excited to be in the president’s role and am looking forward to meeting more of you over the coming season. MSA folks have been busy throughout the summer. Updating documents, meeting to discuss ideas, putting together the super raffle (early), prepping for the fall show, talking with state officials, working on the new digital membership platform, planning events…the list goes on. If you talk to someone this winter who says they wish the season lasted all year long, let them know it can be - they just need to become more involved! Put your passion

Monthly Income Monthly Expense

$ 2,222.97 $ 14,440.88 $ (12,217.91) $ 98,351.94 $ 109,250.86 $ 157,069.05

Net Revenue

Short Term CD (8/31/26)

Checking (8/31/26)

Dedicated Account (8/31/26)

Pay Pal (8/31/26) Square (8/31/26) Stripe (8/31/26)

$ $ $

56.93 766.87

491.70 Special Events Account (8/31/26) $ 4,987.53 Credit Line (8/31/26) $ - Building Fund (8/31/26) $ 58,667.88 Brian Wass Safety Fund (8/31/26) $ 3,998.33 Scholarship Savings (8/31/26) $ 48,334.89 Scholarship CD 12 Month (8/31/26) $ 5,263.74 Larry Lafland scholarship Fund (8/31/26) $ 3,150.78 program, and participated in the weekly zoom calls Matt set up with the office staff. The first Directors meeting of the new season was held in Solon in August. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend in person due to illness and was very disappointed. I was looking forward to meeting club members in that area. I did attend via zoom, and it looked like everyone was having a good time and attendance was good. Clubs received their club packets, Super Raffle tickets, and other information. With the Powersports Show coming up quickly we are looking for volunteers to assist at the Show. If you would like to donate a few hours, please contact the MSA office. The expansion of the show to the outside means we need more volunteers to cover that area. Even if you have not volunteered before, we encourage you to come join the fun this year. Until next month, sell those Super Raffle tickets and consider volunteering at the Powersports Show. Eileen relationships. I hope you as members and club leaders are doing the same, as your relation ships with your local legislative delegations are invaluable when major snowmobile dis cussions and debates arise. Please take the time to invite local candidates to your club house for a cup of coffee before or shortly after the election! With the State House quiet, I’m working with MSA leadership to continue developing our advocacy goals with partner organiza tions, on issues like the Land Use Planning Commission’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan, on staffing changes at the state snow mobile program, and the implementation of snowmobile registration fee changes that will become effective next summer. There is no question that lots of issues are heading our way once the Legislature begins their work in earnest starting in January. We will have brand new committees of jurisdic tion on the IFW and ACF Committees, and we will be sure to build strong relationships with members of legislative leadership and the Appropriations Committee as well! If you have ideas for new legislation, or any questions, please feel free to reach out to myself or MSA leadership any time so that we have time to discuss in advance of the legisla tive session. Until then, please have a wonderful fall! Fingers crossed for an early snow season! James Cote, MSA Lobbyist

From the Executive VP

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

MSA Lobbyist / Capitol Report

Trails Committee Chair Report

Brent Spaulding, MSA Trails Chairman 207-944-7762 41 Madison Ave Brewer ME 04412 msatrailchair@gmail.com G reetings from Brewer, The weather is still hot and humid as I write this, but our first committee meeting has already been held via Zoom. Planning is already underway for the upcoming season. It’s that time of year to communicate any ITS trail updates so they can be incorporated into our printed map program. If your club has any significant ITS updates, please contact me. Many of you may already know this, but State Snowmobile Program Director Joe Hig

James Cote MSA Lobbyist W ell, that summer sun is finally starting to set and I think all of us can feel what’s just around the corner. As the days turn cooler that will undoubtedly mean that campaign season gets hotter- and changes are coming to Augusta! A significant percentage of the legis lature will be newly elected, and we no doubt will have a new Governor and potentially new commissioners to begin working with. For my part, I’ve been visiting with a lot of candidates in the off-season, talking about issues of importance and trying to build new

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From The Executive Board Secretary’s Report - Shanna Towle Directors Meeting - Hosted by Evergreen Restaurant in Solon, Maine - August 18, 2026

Treasurer’s Report: Read by Barry Ryan, no errors or omissions detected so copy will be placed on file at the office. President’s Comments: Thank you to Jimi and Jody from Evergreen Restaurant for hosting the meal & meeting. Thank you all for coming out tonight. When I agreed to take this on I knew some of what I was getting into but it’s been a great learning experience. We have a great team here and we feel so supported from one end of the state to the other. Thank you all for your tireless work with the clubs and all you do for the sport. A lot on the agenda tonight. We have membership packets so please see your regional VP after the meeting to get it. Executive VP Comments: Elieen on zoom. Wish I was there but will have more later. Director of Operations: Al not present tonight for report. A prayer was said for Al and Western: Jerry so much stuff is going on. Looking forward to getting out to visit clubs. Still a couple bridges out on the ITS89 in the Oxford area but more to come. Central: Ron thanks to Jimi and Jody from Evergreen and Solon Snow Hawks for hosting the meeting and the meal. Northern: Nick not much going on up here. Some clubs are working on building new groomer sheds. Coastal: Dave thanks to everyone for dinner great job. Next director’s meeting is September 15th in coastal at Crooked River SC Casco with $15 dinner (more details to come). Start thinking snow. Eastern: Barry says it’s a pleasure to step into this new position and have some very large shoes to fill. Asked Charlie to stand and report on some events in the Millinocket region. On September 22nd having a meet and greet to introduce Barry as the new Eastern region VP to the clubs in the Katahdin region and discuss any concerns that may be on hand. September 19 th Swap Meet at the Northern Timber Cruisers to welcome in the new T he MSA Scholarship Fund Committee is reaching the final steps of their reorgani zation!! The Fund has a new logo which will become part of all its future information. The reorga nization of the fund has been a long time com ing, but one that is needed to move it forward. There is one more step that is being processed at this time and should be in place soon. The Scholarship Fund Committee members are ex cited to be in the final stages. In late September the Fund Committee will be holding a meeting to discuss this year’s application process and revamp the applica tion itself. One new piece will be that we are strongly encouraging all applications to be submitted online. There will be more infor mation in the October newspaper and online after the meeting is complete. Stay tuned and look for the new logo! his mom by Jerry Major. VP Regional Reports: I’m Gail Ryan, chairperson of the Hall of Fame Committee. Every year, we look for nominations from clubs that believe they have someone who rep resents the spirit of snowmobiling in the state of Maine—someone who has helped your club get where it is today. Nominees may be recognized for trail work, building community relations, or completing an extraordinary snowmobiling adventure, such as the Alaska-to-Maine trio nominated last year. Consider what your members have accomplished throughout your club’s history and whether their contributions make them worthy of recognition in the Hall of Fame. Send your nominations to the MSA office, and the committee will review them and make its recommendations for induction into the Hall of Fame. Thank you for your support, Gail Ryan, Chairperson H i everyone,

season. Working on another regional director’s meeting in the Dexter Wassookeag club. Standing Committee Reports: Funding- Had bill pass about the tiered registration that will go into effect in 2027. So early registration will stay what it is now and after December 15th will increase. Round 2 for the MTP grant closed on July 16th and now there’s a survey available for feedback for anyone who did or didn’t apply. We would like as many clubs to take the survey as possible so changes can be made to get the grant more accessible to motorized clubs. Planning a Q&A session on Friday night at the show in October with several ambassadors available to answer questions and help get maximum funding for the clubs. Don’t forget there are other grants available as well and to put in for as many as possible. Safety: Al not present to give a report. Trails: Brent things are gearing up had first meeting already. Still going to do the paper map and the app. Coburn is down to a one man show and getting some surrounding clubs to help out with grooming. MapGears will be at the powersports show Friday & Saturday and will be a guest speaker at the trails meeting. Adding turn by turn navigation and custom POI as well as a custom landing page when you open the app. Hospitality & Hall of Fame: Gail for hall of fame each club must have someone to recognize and start thinking about nominations now. Hospitality don’t think just do sympathy but will do other things. Told joke. Membership: Elieen deferred to Bob & Lori for a presentation. New MSA Connect app is going to be launched this season. No more paper cards and paper transmittal forms. Trying to reduce duplicate entries and membership errors. More information will be coming soon with training on the system. Old Business: Golf Tournament update- weather was beautiful this year and been a good time and good fundraiser. Ended up with $7,356.33.

Super Raffle update- pushed to get raffle out early this year and was able to get tickets out for summer activities this year. Looking forward to seeing the numbers. Liz has tickets available please get some and make sure you have the license. Looks like the sled and trailer are busy getting around. The Form is on the website now for clubs to put in for the drawing to sell tickets at the power sports show. MSA Powersports Show update- Oct 23-25th have volunteer sign-up sheet to help out at the show. 19 vendors so far but slow to come in. Going to have some surrounding associations coming. Have space inside and outside for vendors. New Business: Northern Region Director- Nick short on directors so want to see if vote in Derek Grivois from Van Buren as a regional director. No objections so will be a new regional director in the northern region. MSA Connect Membership Platform: presentation made by Lori and Bob about new membership platform. Questions will go to msaconnect@mesnow.com want to simplify membership submissions. This will be a new member experience to get part of a club. Clubs can set up direct QR code to directly join. Pay online securely. Types of membership will be built in on the portal when signing up. Goal is to decrease the shuffle of paperwork back and forth from club to office. What is needed from clubs- membership options (individual/ family/business etc), what are the dues, club banking information for bi-weekly auto deposit, current club contact information, club agreement form. There will be training sessions if needed. Upcoming Events: Sept 19th Rangeley golf tournament. Pot of Gold: 50/50: for 50/50 winner will get $112. Shaken up & drawn # 091331 winner Paula Perla from Rangeley & donated to Solon Snow Hawks. Pot of Gold mixed by Matt & drawn Quad County in Springfield. Not present so back in the pot. Adjourn the meeting at 8:18pm. ing us secure a 2026 Ski-Doo MXZ Sport; Nitro Trailers for generously donating a 2026 Nitro Hybrid 12-foot trailer; Bangor Truck Equipment for donating a 2026 Fisher snow plow; and Shin Pond Village for providing an amazing three-night stay for 12 people. We are also grateful to the dozens of businesses that donated gift cards and additional prizes. Remember, 50% of all Super Raffle pro ceeds remain with the participating club. Every ticket sold helps support local trails, equipment and club activities throughout Maine. Planning is also well underway for the annual MSA Snowmobile & Powersports Show, taking place October 23–25, 2026 at the Augusta Civic. The three-day show is fill ing up nicely and will feature a wide variety of indoor and outdoor vendors—giving visi tors thousands of reasons to ride and explore Maine during every season of the year. Finally, thank you to the volunteers and landowners throughout the state who make Maine a premier snowmobiling destination. Without your hard work, dedication and gen erosity, none of this would be possible. If you or your club needs anything, please contact us at the MSA office. We are always happy to answer questions and provide assistance. Looking forward to an exciting season ahead! Al

Shanna Towle, Secretary 207-341-1747 878 Main Steet, Palmyra, ME 04965 shannatowle@gmail.com

Attendees in Person: President Matt Stedman, Secretary Shanna Towle, Treasurer Lori Hemmerdinger, Terry Berube, James Remeschatis, Randy Bates, Steve Wright, George Wacome, John Kresge, Brad Barker, Jerry Major, Terry Major, John Farrington, Donna Farrington, Ken Osborne, Paul Perla, Paula Perla, Dana Bowman, Marion Pinkham, Barry Ryan, Gail Ryan, Todd Dixon, Jimi Amodie, Alfred Parks Jr., Lori Nunes, Ron Nunes, David Cogley, Edward Brownell, Elizabeth Mahaleris, Richard Horne, Paula Huff, Dan Champany, Amy Champany, Donald Whittmore, Tom Child, John Nelson, Brad Porter, Theodore Misiaszek, Russell Prentiss, Ann Stevenson, Peter J Ford Sr., Charlie Huntington, David Watson, Ben Clark, Bob Flagg, Mark Chinnock Via Zoom: Ex VP Eileen Lafland, John Monk, Brent Spaulding, Leslie Currier, Nick Morrill, Carol Bourque, Mike Grass Jr. Mike Delong Call to Order: at 7:03pm & pledge of allegiance. Secretary’s Report: Motion made by Jerry Major to accept as written in packet, second by John Farringon. Motion carried.

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

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Alan Swett, 207-872-7282 234 County Rd, Waterville ME 04901 snowtraveler@roadrunner.com T he MSA Super Raffle has officially launched and is already on its way to becoming a great success! We sincerely thank the many MSA-supporting businesses whose generosity makes this important fundraiser possible. Special thanks go to Robertson’s Power sports for helping us secure a 2026 Polaris ProStar; Mountainside Powersports for help

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TO ORDER CLUB TRAIL SIGNAGE Contact Vanessa Haas DACF/Snowmobile Program Phone (207) 287-4957 Fax (207)287-8111 Vanessa.Haas@maine.gov

TO ORDER NEEDED ITS & JCT SIGNS Contact Mike Grass Sr. MSA Trails Committee 252 Condon Road, Plymouth, ME 04969 207-368-4914 home • 207-745-2745 cell Grasslands252@gmail.com

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wore many hats throughout his long-standing tenure to the MSA. I am currently seeking two additional MSA Regional Directors to keep the Eastern Region at the top of the MSA structure. Sorry, Jerry M.! Please reach out to me if you are inter ested. I would be happy to answer any ques tions you may have. These positions are both interesting and rewarding. I look forward to attending as many club meetings, functions, and events as possible throughout the season. I am equally excited to meet fellow snowmobilers along the way. A few additional items for your atten tion: MSA packets are starting to be deliv ered to club presidents and trailmasters. It’s very important to open them and review the contents. They contain valuable informa tion, including changes designed to improve efficiency and reduce some of the mundane and tedious tasks clubs face. Please feel free to reach out to your Regional Directors, Regional Vice Presidents, or the MSA office for assistance. Many thanks to Charlie Huntington for organizing a regional meeting at the North ern Maine Timber Cruisers Snowmobile Club in Millinocket on Tuesday, September 22, at 7:00 p.m. Clubs should receive an invitation. Please attend if you can, and bring your ques tions and ideas. Your participation and input are valued by all. Craig Lemieux is working with Andrew Mitchell of the Wassookeag Snowmobile Club in Dexter to host a similar meeting. Details will be announced once they are finalized. We also hope to hold the same type of meet ing in Gary Dowling’s Downeast area. This would provide a great opportunity to meet and connect with more of you. I’m looking for ward to working alongside all of you toward our common goals. Thank you for all that you Doo! Barry Safety rules are there to protect us. Acci dents happen quickly and can be life-chang ing, so please take the time to work safely. Weatherproof safety posters are avail able from the MSA office. Snowmobile and ATV safety course dates will be published in the Maine Snowmobiler and online as they become available. Safety begins with every one of us—on the trails and in the workshop. Al group of guys and gals, ranging from younger members to an old goat like me. We are all there for YOU. Hopefully, you will all have your club packets before you read this. If not, call me or the MSA office. We can help. I am looking for a club in the Western Region to host our January meeting. Please call me if your club would like to volunteer. Hosting would include providing supper and a meeting space for about 50 to 60 folks. My wife, Terri, and I are looking forward to joining your clubs for as many meetings as we can fit into our schedule. Please let me know if you are having any landowner functions, and share the dates, times, and locations of your monthly meetings. Get out and sell those SUPER RAFFLE tickets! If you need posters, sleds, or anything else, give me a call. We can help. And be ready to take a ride to Augusta for the MSA SNOWMOBILE & POWERSPORTS SHOW in October. See you there! Until next time, GOD BLESS. Jerry glasses, hearing protection, sturdy work boots, gloves and a dust mask when needed. Chain saw operators should also wear appropriate protective gear. Inspect chainsaws, trimmers and other equipment before use. Bring the tools, safety supplies and recovery gear needed for chang ing trail conditions. Watch for tripping haz ards, unstable ground and washouts while working or traveling on the trails. Always block and secure drags, groomers and snowmobiles before working underneath them. Never rely solely on a jack or hydraulic system. Pressurized hydraulic lines and elec trical systems can release unexpectedly and cause serious injury.

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CLUB MEMBERS Once grooming begins submit your trail reports to: EDITOR@MESNOW.COM Please include your name and club affiliation Please send your card requests to the MSA office, and we’ll get them sent out as soon as possible. Thank you again, Gail Ryan Thanks to all the clubs that participated. There was also an Executive Board meeting in Glenburn to discuss ideas and upcoming events. Yup, it’s been busy! SUPER RAFFLE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL WHO WANT TO SELL! I have 4,000 tickets available. Please contact me, and I’ll get them to you. The newest thing coming is MSA Connect, which will begin rolling out very soon. This new platform will help clubs manage memberships and allow members to join or renew online. I have a lot of information to share and would love to have a Coastal Region meeting to bring everyone up to speed. Our next MSA Directors’ Meeting will be held Tuesday, September 15, hosted by the Crooked River Snowmobile Club at 665 Meadow Road in Casco. A BBQ dinner will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $15, with the meeting beginning immediately afterward. This meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and receive updates on current MSA initiatives. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be available on the Maine Snowmobile Association website. Thank you, Crooked River Snowmobile Club and our Coastal Region Director, for putting this together. I hope to see a lot of Coastal Region clubs attend. Start thinking snow! Dave system suffers. We are currently monitoring trail access situations in the West Gardiner and Farmingdale areas, where local clubs are working hard to resolve issues, and we are keeping a close eye on a few additional concerns throughout the central region. If your club is interested in hosting a Central Region Directors Meeting, please feel free to reach out to me. We would love to rotate our meeting locations around the region to highlight and showcase as many of our local clubs as possible. On other business, I want to extend a sincere thank you to Dave Cogley from Cobbosseecontee and Alan Dugas from Border Riders for their continued assistance and dedication as Regional Directors. I would also like to extend my best wishes to the incoming leadership team at the MSA. Additionally, please remember that we have a fantastic asset in Brandon Cross at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (formerly Joe Higgins’ office), who is doing a phenomenal job supporting our efforts. Also, don’t forget that the next round of MTP grant applications are officially in! I will continue traveling throughout the Central Region to visit clubs and attend events whenever invited. Most importantly, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the hardworking volunteers who make snowmobiling successful across Maine. As always, feel free to reach out to me anytime with questions, ideas, or concerns—I am always here to help. Thank you for your support, Ron Nunes We’re starting a new year, and it’s time to start thinking about who you’d like to send a card to. Whether you’re celebrating a birth day, an anniversary, a new baby, a new job, a new house, or a move, we can send a card for any of these occasions. We’ll also, of course, send thinking-of-you, get-well, and sympathy cards.

Alan Swett 207-872-7282 234 County Rd, Waterville ME 04901 snowtraveler@roadrunner.com A s trail work begins, remember that safety must come first. Wear the proper per sonal protective equipment, including safety

Gail Ryan, Hospitality 207-478-6821 207 Lancaster Brook Rd, Glenburn, ME skidoo6000@aol.com H i everyone. This is Gail Ryan, your Hos pitality Chairperson.

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Barry Ryan, (207)945-6809 207 Lancaster Brook Rd Glenburn, ME 04401 skidoo6000ber@gmail.com W your new MSA Eastern Region Vice President. For those wo don’t know me yet, my name is Barry Ryan from Glenburn, Maine. I have served in various positions within the MSA for over 20 years. Most recently as a Regional Director under the watchful eye of Eileen Lafland. It is an honor and a privi lege to say she has been promoted to the posi tion of MSA Executive Vice President. Her promotion is well earned and certainly well deserved. Congratulations, Eileen, and all the best to you! I also have the distinct privilege and honor of having three of the four Regional Directors remain in their positions and continue their yeoman -like work. Please allow me to recognize these three gentlemen: Charlie Huntington, Craig Lemieux, and Gary Dowling. I was the fourth member of this group. I would like to extend special recognition to Larry Lafland, who elcome to the first edition of the season and coincidentally, my first article as

David Watson • 207-205-1558 412 Roberts Ridge Rd, East Waterboro, ME 04030 Dwatson6841@gmail.com

W ell, my snowmobile friends, our season is getting closer. With warm days and cool nights, I’ve even seen a little color in the trees. The MSA has been a busy bunch this summer. The Golf Tournament was a great success, and Coastal Region clubs put together a booth for the Maine Moose Lottery drawing and did a great job. We had groomers on site, with people from a variety of clubs manning the booth. The Super Raffle Polaris sled and the Nitro trailer were also on display, and volunteers were busy selling raffle tickets.

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Ron Nunes, 401-527-5370 260 Last Round Up Rd, Lexington Twp, ME 04961 Thelastroundup2018@gmail.com G reetings to all riders from the Central Region, It sure has been quite a summer with the heat, humidity, fire smoke, and everything else nature has thrown our way. I hope everyone has fared well. Now, it is time to start looking ahead—snowmobiling is on the horizon! Trail work and maintenance will soon fill up our schedules, so here we go. As many of you know, ongoing land transactions across the state continue to jeopardize certain trail segments. To all our dedicated members, please remember that our landowners are extremely precious to our sport. Always respect the landowners and their property, because when even a single rider ignores the rules, the entire trail

Jerry Major, Cell: 207-838-0892 137 Morrill Rd, Norway ME 04268

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and cold winter as in the past years it has been extremely skimpy! But we had great trails and great season always looking for better! Always thinking positive thoughts at MVSD. Lots of things happening in our club. MSA Super raffle tickets have been on the move if you want some message us on Facebook and we will get them to you. Memberships are coming in. We are the club where there are no strangers only friends you haven’t met! If you would like to become a member, send us a message on Facebook and we will get you in! We meet on the 1st Saturday of every month starting October through May pot luck at 5 pm regular meeting approx. 6pm Officers for upcoming Season: President: Deb Long Vice President: Roger Bouchard Secretary: Patti Bechard Treasurer: Steve Bechard Membership Chair: Heather Willett Trail Master: Rick Long Assistant Trail Master: Shawn Southard Go for this & that: Rick Allen! Please Remember these are ALL Volunteers! Oct 3rd potluck at 5pm regular meeting Approx 6pm yes, we are doing trunk or treat in the park Halloween - stay tuned Until next time Keep on Keeping On! Deb Long Wow summer has flown by; a lot has been happening at the Meduxenkeag Ramblers this summer. The clubhouse got painted, new heat pumps installed, gravel pad down for Groomer garage. New signs up in various places along the trail. Rentals have been good this summer in keeping the clubhouse busy. Meetings will start in October, and annual winter breakfasts start the first Saturday in Jan uary of 2027. Memberships will be going out soon along with super raffle tickets or see club officers for tickets now or can buy online just like you can go to our website and join from there. We welcome all members, old or new or business old and new. Would love to see some new businesses sign up to support our club. In doing that you get listed in the monthly news and help with advertising your business. Much more will be happening as the fall and winter season starts, please join us in supporting the Meduxenkeag Ramblers Snowmobile Club. Respectfully submitted Judy Alright, enough about potatoes; let’s dis cuss what the area clubs have been up to this summer and what they have planned for the coming weeks. Even though there may not be snow on the ground, clubs are still busy rais ing money and working on projects. In July, the Fort Fairfield Snowmobile Club hosted its annual Potato Blossom Festival breakfast, the Big Valley Snowmobile Club hosted its cook out and pig roast, and the Caribou Snowmo bile Club hosted its annual Groomer Classic golf scramble. During August, the Portage Lakers served lunch during Lake Life Sum mer Days in Portage and the Washburn Trail Runners held their annual breakfast during the Washburn August Fest. Throughout the summer months, Linneus Sno Sports has been MEDUXNEKEAG RAMBLERS sc Meduxnekeag, ME farmers have roadside stands in our commu nities or attend local farmers’ markets, so be sure to get out there, purchase their products, thank them for supporting our sport, working with local clubs, and allowing trails to cross their properties. Without them, Maine wouldn’t have the vast and amazing trail system that we have. Oh, and if you’re a potato chip lover like I am, head over to your local store and pick up a bag of Fox Family Potato Chips or chips from the new Taste of Maine Potato Chip Company to support two great Aroostook County compa nies that support our sport.

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clubhouse. Unfortunately, due to the lack of funding needed to complete the project, the club has made the difficult decision to put the project on hold until **2027**. We’re hoping that with some more fundraising and support from our community, we can raise enough money to make this dream become a reality. Our Main fundraiser of the year, the 2nd Annual MTR BASH in the GASH, will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, during Colum bus Day weekend! Come join us for an afternoon/evening filled with: A delicious meal featuring BBQ pork and/or chicken with all the fixings Live music once again from the amazing BOOMERANG Band Gun and other great raffles Good food, good music, good people and a whole lot of fun! We are currently selling tickets for a .30-06 Weatherby Vanguard rifle, and (you do NOT have to be present to win!) Tickets can be purchased online through our Facebook page or from any of our active club members. We truly appreciate all the support we’ve received in the past and all the support we con tinue to receive. It means more to our club than we can put into words. We hope to see everyone out on October 10th and help us make the 2nd Annual MTR BASH in the GASH another great one! Let’s work together to make snowmobile sea son 2026–2027 a safe, fun filled and memorable winter! Thank you for supporting the Moosetown Riders! Summer Is Still Here… But We’re Already Thinking SNOW! Well, technically, the snow mobile season hasn’t started yet. But let’s be honest—does that really stop a snowmobiler from thinking about snow, trails, groomers, and where the heck they put their helmet last spring? Absolutely not! We may not have a ton to report just yet, but things are starting to happen behind the scenes, and the Portage Lakers are getting ready for another great season! Lake Life Weekend BBQ Was a Big Suc cess! Our Portage Lake Life Weekend BBQ was a great success! A huge THANK YOU goes out to Coffin’s General Store and Dean’s Motor Lodge for their generous donations and support. We truly appreciate businesses that continue to support our club and our commu nity. Another big thank-you goes to our club officers and volunteers who helped make the event fun and successful. It takes a great crew, as well as hungry people that love burgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, chili and nachos, to pull these things together—and luckily, the Portage Lak ers have a pretty great crew! I’d like to take this opportunity to congratu late a few individuals in the Northern Region on awards they have received or positions to which they have been elected to. First, I’d like to congratulate Limestone SnoHawks Pres ident Christopher King and his wife, Kim berly for receiving the Town of Limestone’s Community Service Award. This dynamic duo PORTAGE LAKERS sc Portage Lake, ME hosting bingo nights. Regarding projects, the Moosetown Riders, St. Francis Sno-Angels, Meduxnekeag Ramblers, and Benedicta Snow Gang snowmobile clubs, have all been busy working on groomer garage and clubhouse projects. In the coming weeks, the Easton Snowmobile Club, Madawaska Snowmo bile Club, and Aroostook River Snowmobile Club will host fundraising events. In October, the Moosetown Riders will host their second annual Bash In The Gash, and for those of you who enjoy bowling, the Pleasant Ridge Riders will host their second annual bowling tournament. Be sure to check out all these clubs’ social media pages for up-to-date info. I apologize if I forgot to mention any clubs in the region that held an activity this summer. Also, be on the lookout for Super Raffle tick ets, as clubs throughout the state have started receiving them to sell. This is a great way to support a club because it keeps 50% of their tickets it sells.

Of course, there may have been a few burgers consumed in the name of “quality control.” We take that responsibility very seriously. Mark Your Calendars! Our first meeting of the season will be: Thursday, October 2 nd at 6:30 PM Portage Lakers Groomer Shed. Our November meeting will be: Thursday, November 5 th at 6:30 PM Portage Lakers Groomer Shed Beginning in December, our meetings w ill move back to Friday nights on the first Fri day of each month at 6:30 PM at the Groomer Shed. Come join us! You don’t have to be an offi cer, a groomer operator, or someone who can identify every snowmobile by the sound of its exhaust. We welcome everyone who enjoys the trails and wants to help make our club better! Membership Time! We are currently work ing on our schedule of events for the upcoming season, so stay tuned! Tara will be sending out membership forms soon, so keep an eye out and JOIN OUR FUN CLUB! As always, you can visit portagelakers.org to join the club or make a donation. And remember: FUEL IS EXPENSIVE… WE NEED YOU! Seriously though, keeping our trails main tained, our groomers running, and our club active takes money—and every membership and donation makes a difference. Your support helps keep the Portage Lakers doing what we love: keeping the trails open and the snowmo bile community strong. We are excited to welcome Steve Cornell as our new Grant Writer! Steve and his wife, Jeanenne, are from upstate New York and also spend part of their time here in Portage. We are very happy that Steve decided to join our club officer lineup and put his skills to work for the Portage Lakers. Thank you, Steve, for jumping on board! We’re looking forward to all the good things ahead. New Members Are Always Welcome! Whether you’ve been riding for 40 years or your brand new to the sport, there is a place for you in the Portage Lakers Snowmobile Club. We need members, volunteers, trail sup porters, event helpers, and anyone willing to occasionally talk about snow when there isn’t a single snowflake in sight. In other words… we need snowmobilers! Follow us on Facebook — Portage Lakers for updates, events, trail information, and what ever else we manage to get ourselves into. Until then, enjoy the rest of summer, get those sleds tuned up, and start doing your snow dance! Think Snow! Club Secretary Tammy Kenney Ride. Support. Have Fun. Think Snow! works diligently and passionately to improve and maintain trails, not only during the winter months but also throughout the summer. They also promote snowmobiling and ATV riding in Limestone. This award was well-deserved for these two, a sentiment echoed by many who know them. Secondly, I would like to congratulate Dereck Grivois, President of Van Buren’s Gateway Snowmobile Club, for being elected to the MSA E-Board as the newest Northern Region Director. Congrats, Dereck; I look forward to working with you to support the Northern Region clubs. Lastly, regional vice presidents and direc tors are currently getting membership pack ets out to their area clubs, which means club membership renewals will be arriving in either your mailboxes or email inbox very soon. Be on the lookout for your renewal and submit it as quickly as you can, as every penny helps our clubs operate. Once again, I will host a regional information meeting in November, as I did last year. I’m confirming the date and time right now and will announce both in next month’s newsletter. I hope you all continue to enjoy the late summer, and please do your rain dances, as we all know our lawns and gardens could use a good watering. Nick Morrill

Nick Morrill, 207-554-0074 406 Main Street, Stockholm ME 04783 landscaper9791@gmail.com Hope everyone has been enjoying all the warm summer days that Mother Nature has been providing. As I sit here writing this article, it just so happens to be National Potato Day - and who doesn’t love a good Maine potato? It’s a great day to support our Maine potato farm ers or any Maine farmer for that matter. Many H ELLO Sled Heads!!!

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Hi Gang, We have had a really nice summer; leaves are turning in mid-August as I write this. You should have received your application by this point so please renew so you don’t miss out on the MSA Newspaper. If you are able to volun teer in any way let us know. We have a few raffles going on the MSA Supper Raffle which the club gets half of the proceeds, every application received 6 tickets please sell them or buy them, if not you can send them back. Also, our CITGO station in Sherman is selling them also if you would like additional ones. Please get them back to us by mid-November so we have time to get them back to the MSA for the early Decem ber drawing. Our cruise raffle tickets are just about all sold out. The drawing will be at our December monthly meeting on 6 December. Lastly, our cash raffle tickets are being sold currently with only 150 tickets being sold for a $100 donation, prizes will be $3000, $2000, $1500, and $1000. Drawing will be once all tickets are sold at one of our monthly meetings or at our annual fishing derby in February. if you would like to purchase one, or more, please contact club President Randy Bates @ 207-532-8036 -- other officers at www.ben edictasnowgang.com. or direct message on our Facebook page. To all that help sell these tickets for us and to those that buy them, these raffles are the Club’s major fundraising for the year, so big THANKS! We continue to make upgrades to our groomer barn. This past summer we have worked on the machines, run electrical and started on insulating the inside. Like every thing, it takes countless volunteers and funds to make it happen. Our plan is to try and have our radiant heat going for next season, once we can get the insulation completed first. Finally, stay tuned on future trail work details. Randy Bates filling in for Jim Splan MOLUNKUS VALLEY SNO-DRIFTERS Sherman, ME Hello friends, We at MVSD Never Sleep....Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall we keep busy with them all. We are getting ready for upcoming season, Thankful & Blessed we have a great core group of Volunteers! To get it done say the word and they appear. Let’s pray for a snowy

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