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Eastern Region VP

Super Raffle tickets while we were there and answered questions and encouraged people to come to Maine. If you didn’t get to the MSA Snowmo- bile Show in Augusta, that’s too bad. MSA worked really hard to make this event a real- ity this year, and it was. While some vendors who have been there in the past didn’t make it this year due to supply issues, there were other vendors who stepped in. Overall, everyone I talked to was just glad to be out and able to see what is happening and to get ready for the 2021-22 riding season. The people in atten- dance were excited and just waiting for snow to fall. I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU TOALL the MSAvolunteers and vendors who made this show a success. It reminds of our saying, “ United we trail, divided we fail.” One thing for sure, we didn’t fail! To my Eastern Region clubs- great job so far with submitting memberships!! It was brought to my attention by Bob F. that it seems the Eastern region clubs get their mem- berships in early in the season and I have to agree. From what I have seen entering them into the system, you clubs are making it hap-

pen. Statewide, I am seeing quite a few new members and members returning from years past as well, so again it appears the interest is high. Let’s hope Ole Man Winter puts us at the top of his list this year for snowfall. Watch for the MSA’s new website that should be coming soon if it isn’t already out there. It looks great and will showcase Maine snowmobiling and what we have to offer. Tre- mendous thanks to Lori and Bob for all they have done getting this togethe r. While I am in the thanking mode, if you see any of these people when you are out and about, please take the time to thank them for all they are doing behind the scenes to keep moving MSA forward and the office up and running: Al Swett, Lori Hemmerdinger, Bob Flagg, Mike Grass, Mark Chinnock, John Monk and Larry Lafland. I thoroughly enjoy working with this group of people and seeing how we are taking MSA forward!! Until December, Good luck to all you hunt- ers and to everyone- I hope you can enjoy Thanksgiving with your family and friends this year! Eileen

checking everyone going into the show and 3 hours selling tickets. These were the best places to be. I was able to say Hi and talk to a lot of people I haven’t seen in a long time. It’s been a long 2 years and I hope this means we are on our way back to normal. Now back to this year I would like to see all the sleds we saw last winter on the trails this winter. I hope these people know we have trails as good if not better than anywhere else. I tell them we have the best trails in the northeast if not the USA, and I hope this keeps them coming back again and again. To make this happen we have got to put our best foot forward, I know this makes extra work for all of you, but you have proven year after year not only can you do this but it just gets better and better. Thank you all. After you have given this gift to everyone, just take time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Remember work and ride safe, have fun and remember to call me if I can help. Think SNOW. Keep Smiling, Be Safe Jack Lord Larry and I went to the NH snowmobile event in October for the first time. There were so many sleds and vendors promoting snow- mobiling in their areas it was great fun. I enjoyed talking to and hearing from everyone that stopped by the Maine Snowmobile Asso- ciation booth. All were enthusiastic and ready for a winter of riding. The grass drag races were amazing to watch and the water crossing and oval water racing was something I have never seen before. MSA sold many, many held their first meetings of the season and for some clubs the first in person meeting in over a year. Landowner suppers were held to thank those wonderful people who allow us to use their property each year to do what we love to do, snowmobile! The Glenburn Lakeside Riders hosted an area meeting in October. While attendance wasn’t what they expected, some of the area clubs did attend and got to talk about trail issues and other news. This club will be host- ing the November MSA Directors President’s Night meeting at their club on November 16th. Make sure to get your reservations in early, as seating is limited.

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

W ell, October sure went by fast, didn’t it? There were many things to do snowmo- bile related in October and from what I saw people are excited to get the season going. Memberships were sent out to clubs and are coming back to the office at a good rate. Clubs

Central Region VP

News from the Membership Corner By Eileen Lafland

Wow! Once clubs received their membership packets, they went right to work sending out the renewals and getting them turned in to the MSA office. It is wonderful to see the large stacks of mail with all the memberships coming in. Keep up the great work everyone!

A Note to Club Membership people-

Jack Lord Home: (207) 672-3915 Cell: 207-717-7131 Email: jacklord5256@gmail.com

1. Can you please have members fill out the section which asks for total #of people inyour family? Thesenumbersare used for the total MSA members and we would like them to be as accurate as possible. If a new member doesn’t fill it in, we place a 1 in there. Also, if a member has been a member for many, many years, but the number of people in the family hasn’t changed just ask them if it is the same. 2. When submitting Business memberships- Please ask the business what town they would like to be listed under in The Maine Snowmobiler newspaper. Some busi- nesses join clubs in towns other than where they are located but would like the listing to be where the busi- ness is. Your club gets credit for them in your member- ship count no matter what town they ask to be listed in. There are also businesses that join multiple clubs across the state and they may want to recognize the town they join in. Just ask and record it on the card. As of October 25th, here are some facts and figures. Of the 282 clubs in the state, 140 have submitted member- ships. In alphabetical order a shout out to these clubs that have submitted over 50 memberships (combined family and business): Blue Ridge Riders, Benedicta Snowgang, Bridgton Easy Riders, Caribou SC, Eastern Maine Snow- mobilers, Fryeburg Area Snowmobile Association, Lin- coln Snowhounds, Moosehead Riders, Northern Timber Cruisers, Washburn Trail Runners and Windham Drifters. How about a number report? This is something that has been done in the past at Directors meetings and usually brings some friendly rivalries about so here there are. October 25th membership totals by region- Central – 352, Coastal-380, Eastern-815, Northern- 596, and Western-438 for a total of 2,581 memberships! Nice start to the season everyone!

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I was at the 2021 MSA snowmobile show on Sunday. I was given the jobs, 4 hours

Western Region VP

Coastal Region VP

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

H ello Everyone, It’s that time of the year the snowmobile show is over and it was a great one. Now it’s crunch time get the groomers ready and bridges built because it’s coming fast we had a dusting in Kingfield already. Remember only a month and a half left to sell raffle tickets a great way to make the club a little extra money. Also, remember to get your memberships in and always carry a couple with you because there is nothing like in the moment when someone asks how do I join a club you are ready for them. One more thing that helps me out in Kingfield is during hunting season reach out to the locals and ask if they see any blow downs or other obstacles in the trails. With many miles of trail, this helps to pin point bad areas that need attention. Remember to wear orange even on Sundays a good habit to do. Until next month think Snow. Jim James Boyce, 207-265-6512 1168 Fosterhill Road • Freeman ME 04983 Jboyce1168@gmail.com

S now on the high peaks, Maine Snowmobile Show was a great turn out!!! Raffle tickets for our sleds & prizes are selling like wildfire. Super Raffle drawing is coming soon. Good luck to all who have purchased tickets. Trail work is in full swing. Good Luck to all the hunters this year. As I clean up my yard, I hear sleds being started from my snowmobiling neighbors. Our season will soon begin. A huge Thank You to all volunteers across our state for hours & hours of hard work making Maine the best riding in the Northeast. Enjoy your holidays, register your sleds and get ready to ride... Dave

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