In The News: ISC 2012
Press coverage of ISC 2012 appeared in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, featuring interviews with SAM members as well as our guests from Russia (pictured above). An excerpt of the article follows, the whole story can be read at this ...Read more
Published on Monday, June 11, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, ISC 2012, opinion, people, sam, volunteers
Snowmobiler of the Year: Deane Messeck
This year’s nominee has served his club in many capacities: trail boss, landowner liaison, club president, and oftentimes the official club dish washer. He is instrumental in organizing club events, flipping burgers or pancakes… whatever needs to be done. As ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Club of the Year: Savoy Kanary Kats
This particular club has an understanding of what makes organized snowmobiling succeed. Their actions speak for themselves. They are extremely active, hosting family events just about every weekend during the season, several of which are fundraisers for charities. They maintain ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Groomer Operator of the Year: Bob Mason
Every club needs inspiration. Sometimes the action of a single member can be the impetuous to make wholesale change. Such is the case with grooming equipment. Making the jump to larger equipment is intimidating, both in cost and trail maintenance. ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Family of the Year: Molly, Jeff, and Marcia Miller
This family has been described as true ambassadors of snowmobiling. While many riders are seasonal recreationalists and put the season behind them in March, this family stays active all year, it is more of a lifestyle than a hobby. They ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 14, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
SAM 2011-2012 Charity Report (Marcia Miller, Charity Chair)
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts charity committee and the SAM Delegates decided at our first meeting in the fall to continue our support Camp Sno-Mo in providing a week of camping for a Massachusetts resident. Camp Sno-Mo is an Easter ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 in Charity, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, sam, volunteers
SAM Annual Meeting: Register Now!
SAM Annual Meeting – Attend & participate, it’s your association! The SAM Board of Directors invite you to celebrate your association at the upcoming SAM Annual Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at the Bluebonnet Restaurant, King St., ...Read more
Published on Saturday, March 10, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
We Need Your Support: An Open Letter To Snowmobilers
To all snowmobilers… I overheard a couple of fellow snowmobilers talking about our “lack of snow this season” and the fact that the forecast doesn’t look promising. It was actually an upbeat conversation until they spoke of how proud they ...Read more
Published on Sunday, February 12, 2012 in Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, opinion, volunteers
SAM Annual Awards Deadline is March 1st
Yes, the season has yet to live up to our expectations but that doesn’t mean the volunteers haven’t done everything in their power to get the trail system and equipment ready. Volunteers are the heart and soul of snowmobiling. Without ...Read more
Published on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam, volunteers
Lunenburg Snow Riders: On the Trail and Community
The Lunenburg Snow Riders were featured in a Telegram Towns story titled “Lunenburg Snow Riders: On the trail and in the community” “The Lunenburg Snow Riders is a family-oriented group with a mission of fostering safe and legitimate snowmobiling in ...Read more
Published on Sunday, January 29, 2012 in In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, public lands, volunteers
Clubs: Please Support and Attend ISC 2012 (slideshow)
The International Snowmobile Congress is the largest snowmobile meeting in the world, bringing people like you together with snowmobile manufactures, groomer manufactures, leaders of organizations, writers of snowmobile publications, snowmobile administrators, government representatives and others addicted to sledding. More than ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in General Announcements, International Snowmobile Congress, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISC 2012, sam
Snowmobilers United Recognized for Charity Work
In a front page story the Worcester Telegram and Gazette reports about the charity work of the Snowmobilers United Club. An excerpt is below, the full story can be read at telegram.com. One of the few groups eagerly awaiting heavy ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Charity, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, volunteers
SAM Vintage Rides Announced
The Mass Vintage Snowmobile Club (MVSC) has selected three clubs to host the 2012 SAM vintage rides. The events, which have become extremely popular the past few years, allow SAM members to ride their vintage sleds in a parade-like atmosphere. ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, sam, sleds, trail-riding, vintage
Snowmobiling in Massachusetts: A Beginners Guide
Are you new to snowmobiling in Massachusetts or considering taking part in the best winter fun on the planet? Here is a beginners guide that outlines what you need in order to snowmobile in Massachusetts. This is just a summary ...Read more
Published on Saturday, December 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Safety
Tags: clubs, education, laws, safety, sam, trail-riding
Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – Enter Drawing
The snowmobile community is excited to announce the Take a Friend Snowmobiling Week – which will be held February 11-20, 2012. This elongated week celebrates friends and family snowmobiling. This special week compliments the Take a Friend Snowmobiling campaign – ...Read more
Published on Monday, November 21, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, education, ISMA, manufacturers, safety
SAM Charity Report (Marcia Miller, chairperson)
As we enter the time of year where we reflect on those things we are grateful for and then start to think about those things we would like to give as gifts for the holidays, let us remember those who ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 in Charity, General Announcements, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, family, opinion, sam
Expo Floor Plan Released
The NE PowerSport Expo is only days away! Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Look ...Read more
Published on Thursday, October 13, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, expo, manufacturers, sam, sleds, tech, travel, vintage, volunteers
NE PowerSport Expo October 15 – 16
The NE PowerSport Expo, This Saturday and Sunday, October 15 and 16 at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds, West Springfield (Directions). Doors Open Saturday at 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Follow the NE PowerSport ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates, Vintage
Tags: clubs, expo, family, opinion, sam, vintage, volunteers
American Snowmobiler Magazine Features SAM Trails
American Snowmobiler magazine has a feature story about SAM and trail riding in Massachusetts. Mike Carr, wrote, “One of the best kept secret sledding destinations is western Massachusetts, where the Berkshire Mountains offer venturesome sledders an abundance of snow and ...Read more
Published on Monday, October 3, 2011 in General Announcements, In The News, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, trail-riding, travel, volunteers
New Location for SAM Meetings
Attention SAM Delegates and members. The October 6th SAM monthly meeting will be held at a new location, the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center, 1 Atwood Dr, Northampton, MA, 01060, just off interstate 91 (map). Please make sure your club ...Read more
Published on Saturday, October 1, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, sam
SAM Trail Protection Workshop Nov 9th
Attention SAM clubs: It is vital that you attend the upcoming trail preservation workshops created specifically for you. SAM and the Highland Communities Initiative are teaming up to insure that generations of riders will always enjoy access to snowmobile trails ...Read more
Published on Saturday, September 10, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, education, environment, public lands, sam, volunteers
Ski-Doo's $1 Million Club Support Program
After having given more than $2,000,000 to snowmobile clubs in the past years through this program, BRP will continue its pledge to snowmobile clubs’ volunteers and their trails for the 2011-2012 snowmobile season. Every SAM Club has already been registered ...Read more
Published on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, manufacturers, press release
Snowmobiler of the Year: Herb Hilton
Herb Hilton has served his club as a board of director and as president for many years. He has attended just about every SAM meeting that anyone can recall, as well as volunteering at the Expo. Herb has volunteered on ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Charity, Guest Columns, News & Updates
Tags: charity, clubs, people, sam, volunteers
President’s Award Presented To Stan Kopala
This year SAM recognized a member who has carried the torch longer than most have snowmobiled. He has been negotiating snowmobile access with private landowners and the DCR for an eternity. Well maybe not eternity, but I’m sure it seems ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Awards, General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: access, clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Family of the Year: The the Sarafin Family
This Sarafin family not only plays an active role in the club but participate in trail trims, bridge building and of course ride. In addition, they are all officers. They work at all functions, they are the ones who keep ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
Dealer of the Year: Matt Graves, A-1 Parts
Some clubs are fortunate to have a local dealer who understands and supports grassroots snowmobiling. Matt Graves of A-1 Parts is noted for just that. Matt and his wife Camille are members of two clubs, attend and actively participate at ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Trail Worker of the Year: Ross Helberg
Ross Helberg is the behind the scenes guy who is always out there trimming and grooming the trails. He regularly communicates with the DCR to ensure they are working within the guidelines to maintain the trail system. He is the ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
Junior Snowmobiler of the Year: Ryan Grant
The Coldbrook Snowmobile Club has a young member who sets the bar, not only for junior members, but members in general. He is the first to come, the last to leave, and always the first to volunteer to help. He ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, family, people, sam, volunteers
Groomer Operator of the Year: Paul Mastrianni
As you know, every club or organization has members who could be called unsung heroes. This club is no different. Paul is up early every Saturday and Sunday, heading out to a meeting, to clear trails, or to groom. He ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, safety, sam, trail-riding, volunteers
Club of the Year: Knox Trail Sno-Riders
The Knox Trail Sno-Riders have a keen understanding of what it takes for organized snowmobiling to succeed. Their actions speak volumes about their commitment. They are involved in local charity events, maintain a partnership with local DCR land managers, actively ...Read more
Published on Saturday, April 2, 2011 in General Announcements, News & Updates
Tags: clubs, people, sam, volunteers
