Prince Edward Island ISC Photos

A few photos from Prince Edward Island during the International Snowmobile Congress 2009.

Prime Minister Harper at ISC

Dennis Burns, CCSO Executive Director, and Kevin Sweetland,  CCSO President, give Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper “The President’s Award” for funding an expansion of the national trail network. The ceremony took place at the International Snowmobile Congress at Summerside PEI. CBCnews reports. 

Another Great Meeting

Thanks to VAST for hosting a fantastic NEC Ride & Meeting.

Photos by Craig Warner, Hal Fleischman, and Dan Gould

ISC Wrap-Up Photos

ISC Thursday June 12th

ISC June 12th

ISC Wednesday June 11th

Everyone is just arriving in Boise and catching-uo on old friendships and business.

Photos from Last Year’s ISC

Here are a few shots from the 2007 ISC.

I plan to post photos of the 2008 event in Boise all week long.

 

NEC ISC Auction

As everyone knows, the chapter raises money for a very successful scholarship program every year. In the past we have auctioned paintings of snowmobile or groomer scenes. This year we are going to try something new… an 18×24 artwork etched on granite, depicting a snowmobile scene in the northeast.

In addition, a 8.5 x 11 copy will be in the ACSA silent auction.

The chapter will also be offering granite coasters with the ISC logo, priced at $10 a piece plus S&H.

DC Fly-In Report

The ACSA Fly-In has come and gone, the NEC was well represented in the hands of Barry LaBombarde from NH, Pat Poulin, Jim Hill and Bryant Watson from VT, Bob Kirchner and his wife from PA and Scott Sumner and Dan Gould from MA.

Briefly:
Sunday’s ACSA meeting:
Fred Wiley ran the meeting as Todd could not attend.
Exploring new fundraising opportunities including the continuation of Sleds2Buy.
In the same vein, we were reminded to sell the ACSA Raffle tickets, and as a bonus, anyone who buys a ticket will be invited to the “President’s Reception at ISC”
Everyone was encouraged to donate an item at the ISC Silent Auction.
A draft agenda for ISC was presented (posted here soon).
Annual Award nominations are due April 15th.
The Fly-In for 2009 is scheduled for April 19-21(Mark your calendar now to avoid annual meeting conflicts)
We discussed the possibility of holding the Land Summit in conjunction with ISC, this will be discussed further in June.
A review of the Action Plan was very informative, it is hoped that the image plan will be launched for the next snow season.
Kim Rapp gave a brief overview of the Access Guide and asked for input from the membership.
The bylaws have been amended, mostly small updates that will be voted on in June.
Dale Vagts introduced a supplemental health insurance plan that members may be able to purchase, at a 10% discount. Again, we will approve this at ISC.

Monday brought speakers from 8am-5pm, the topics centered on access, public lands, lobbying rules, HIPPA and RTP.

All three Presidential Candidates were invited to speak, only the McCain Campaign made an appearance, sending a gentleman from the “McCain Sportsman Coalition.”

A representative from the Recreation Trails Program spoke after breakfast on Sunday, then all members visited congressional offices on the hill.

It was another successful event and a good deal of business was accomplished.

BTW, the hotel was under construction, the restaurant was closed and the wireless internet service was down. We will most likely use a different facility next year.

NEC To Meet in DC

The DC Fly-In is under way this Sunday (April 6 – I’ve pasted the agenda that was sent from the ACSA office, just in case some of you missed it.

Before you pack your bags, I just wanted to remind everybody of a few things to expect and plan for while in DC.

The Midwest Chapter and the Western Chapter will both hold Chapter Meetings on Sunday morning, beginning at 9:00 am. Then the ACSA meeting will begin at 1:00 on Sunday afternoon. There are no planned meal functions on Sunday. Suggested dress is casual.Monday will begin with breakfast at 7:00 am — and our first speaker will begin at 8:00 am. The last speaker is scheduled for 4:00 pm. Breakfast and Lunch will be served to all registrants. Suggested dress is business casual.Tuesday we gather again at 7:00 am for breakfast — then everyone will head to Capitol Hill for their legislative meetings. Suggested dress is a tie/jacket for men, pansuit for women — and very comfortable shoes for everyone!!Please bring with you a one-page summary of snowmobiling in your state that can be included with the folders that you will give to each of your legislators (both Congressmen and Senators). I would suggest you include something on the importance of RTP dollars to your state program. Also bring enough business cards to distribute to the people you will meet.The hotel confirmation numbers have been emailed to you. The hotel you “think” you are going to is the Holiday Inn on the Hill — and that is what you want to tell cab drivers. Please know however, that the name will change sometime this week — so do not be alarmed!! The new name will be The Liaison Capitol Hill, an Affinia Hotel. The signs may or may not be changed when you arrive. The address is 415 New Jersey Avenue, NW. Christine.

I can’t promise it, but if we have a chance we’ll post some info from DC while we are out there.