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Why They Do What They Do …
MSA Volunteers Make It Happen!
In her own words; a dedicated MSA member explains why she has taken the
time to volunteer to organized snowmobiling.
And the Winner Is…
MSA members honored for their volunteer efforts.
Convention 2014 Highlights
12 MSA members gather to discuss the business of snowmobiling during Annual
Meeting and Convention.
trail permit MSA sells, $1.43 goes directly
to MSA. One dollar goes to MSA as the trail
permit seller, and $.43 goes to MSA as the
trail permit distributor.
When MSA sells 30,000 trail permits through
the office or our Web site, those funds allow
staff and the officers to attend important
meetings and monitor the issues. Meetings
that affect our trails and access go on weekly
in the state. If we are not there, we are
forgotten. We have to be represented at
these meetings and protect our right to ride.
Photo Contest: – Don’t forget
to submit last year’s ride photos to the
Michigan Snowmobile News photo contest.
Your photo could be on the cover of next
month’s magazine. E-mail your submission to
[email protected].
They Heard the Call!
17 Dedicated MSA clubs and grant sponsors generously donate to help keep MSA
up and running!
18 MSA Club Raffle
Working the Trail
MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATION
20 Volunteers and grant sponsors do what it takes to prepare for the coming
snowmobile season.
22 Safety First, Safety Always!
23 Snowmobile Marketplace & Snowmobile Destinations Magazine Deadlines:
To have your announcements or information included in the pages of the
Michigan Snowmobile News please submit by the following deadlines:
Jan/Feb – Dec. 6
March – Feb. 10
CIRCULATION: The Michigan Snowmobile News is the official publication
of the Michigan Snowmobile Association, Inc., and is distributed as
part of the membership benefits of MSA. It is also circulated through
select promotional distribution. The Michigan Snowmobile News is
published six times a year (September, October, November, December,
January/February and March). WARNING: Some of the photographs in
this publication show action that may be potentially dangerous. We
encourage safe operation of all snowmobile equipment and advise you
not to attempt to duplicate any action that is seen on these pages. Let
your experience and skill guide you. The views and opinions expressed
by our readers are not necessarily those of the Michigan Snowmobile
Association or the Michigan Snowmobile News staff.
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Get Involved
Show Up
2014 Executive Board
President: Ron Corbett
(989) 306-0419 cell • [email protected]
Vice President: Al Green
(231) 775-6297 home • (231) 429-2183 cell
[email protected]
Secretary: Maryann Noah
(906) 297-5989 home • (734) 358-9819 cell
[email protected]
Treasurer: John Houk
(989) 734-7359 home • (989) 306-2545 cell
[email protected]
Past President: Bruce Wood
(231) 675-7669 cell
[email protected]
RON CORBETT
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he world belongs to those who show up” -- a phrase used so often in motivational seminars. In recent months, I have had MSA members and nonmembers
come up to me and offer advice on how things should be done. Unfortunately,
many times these same people aren’t attending meetings or participating in any
MSA sponsored events. I’m not saying all of this advice was bad, but without a
good understanding of all the circumstances involved, it’s hard to contribute a
positive opinion.
People need to get involved -- visit a local club, and learn and understand what
that club does. If you’re not satisfied with what you see or what you would like to
support, look at and visit another club. Many times the clubs where you ride may be
more to your liking, and are always looking for new members and volunteers.
If you belong to a club that doesn’t groom, consider adopting a club that does.
Take the time and volunteer to help out two or three days a year.
An informed snowmobiler’s input is important to clubs, councils, and MSA. Take
the time to attend these organization’s meetings.
Are You Interested in Grooming?
Michigan has 68 grooming sponsors (clubs) throughout our Upper and Lower
Peninsulas. These groups groom and maintain 6,500 miles of trails each year. In my
opinion, our trails are some of the best in the U.S. -- if not the world. Most grooming
clubs are looking for people who are willing to take the time to learn how to groom
and are able to take time to do grooming during the season. If you are interested,
call or e-mail our office. You can also get in touch with one of our grooming
sponsors directly.
Volunteer for Snowmobiling
MSA has several events throughout the year, including our Swap Meet and Snow
Show, Snowmobile USA Show in Novi, MSA Ride In, and the MSA Camp Out. We are
always looking for volunteers at these events. Volunteers are needed the most at our
local club events and dealer open houses.
Dealer open houses are happing all over our state, with one near you. Most
dealers are willing to, and support the idea of, having someone from MSA there. I
feel it is important to let the snowmobile community know what MSA’s roll is in the
future of our sport.
You have a passion for the sport -- Get Involved!
Be safe, Track side down! 
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VOLUME 6 ISSUE 4 • MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE NEWS • MSASNOW.ORG
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2014 Executive Committee
REGION 1 - U.P.
Maryann Noah (906) 297-5989 home
(734) 358-9819 cell
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Gail Scott (906) 842-3217 home
(906) 458-3785 cell
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Jim Duke (906) 387-3941 home
(906) 235-8270 cell
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Karyn Hautamaki (906) 235-8271 cell
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Stu Volkers (906) 297-3060 home
REGION 2 - NORTHERN LOWER MI
Al Green (231) 775-6297 home
(231) 429-2183 cell
[email protected]
John Houk (989) 734-7359 home
Rod Altman (989) 734-4557 home
[email protected]
Don Wing (231) 775-3901 home
Joe Kuchnicki
(231) 330-1549
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REGION 3 - SOUTHERN MI
Jim Dickie (989) 585-3794 home
(906) 748-0276 cell
[email protected]
David Low (269) 792-2707 home
Rick Brown (269) 624-1083 home
[email protected]
Tom Myers (989) 792-0692 home
(989) 245-1681 cell
[email protected]
Ron VanderVliet
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to take calls at home, but ask that all
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�alendar o� �vents
Dec. 4: Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup (SAW) will meet from
9 a.m. at Foggy’s Steakhouse & Lounge in Christmas. The meeting
is open to the public. Lodging facility is the White Pine Lodge, just
across the road from Foggy’s. Dec. 5: MSA First Ride in Munising. Group will meet at 9 a.m. at
White Pine Lodge in Christmas. The ride is open to the public.
Dec. 6: MSA Board of Directors Meeting will be held at 9 a.m. at
Foggy’s Steakhouse & Lounge in Christmas. The meeting is open to
the public.. For more information, call the MSA office
at (616) 361-2285.
Jan.16-26: International Snowmobile Safety Week. Many
local clubs and snowmobile associations take this time to teach
snowmobilers about safe riding. Many dealerships help by putting
on seminars, teaching customers how to maintain their sleds, and
keep them running in top condition. Visit www.snowmobile.org and
download a Safety Week Campaign Action Manual with ideas on how
to promote safety week and ideas for putting on safety week events.
Feb. 13-16: MSA Ride In, Kewadin Casino, Sault Ste Marie. Look for
more details in future editions of the Michigan Snowmobile News.
Feb. 20-21: The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Show & Ride will
be held in Naubinway. The featured Sled is Skiroule. Friday events:
7:30-9:30 a.m. - breakfast at the Naubinway Pavilion. 10 a.m. – ride
to Cranberry Lodge, 13 miles one way. All snowmobiles welcome,
no registration required. 4-8 p.m. – get-together at the Snowmobile
Museum, Saturday events: 8-10 a.m. - lineup for show, downtown
Naubinway. Register at the museum. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – snowmobiles
on display. 4-6 p.m. – banquet at the Engadine/Garfield Town Hall. 6-8
p.m. - merchant drawings, 50/50, museum raffle drawing. Museum
auction – donated items accepted, proceeds go to the Museum
Building Fund.
March 2-7: Clean Snowmobile Challenge at the Keweenaw
Research Center in Houghton.
March 6-7: MSA Groomer Work Shop at the Kewadin Casino in
Sault Ste Marie. For more information, call (616) 361-2285.
March 14: Veterans Snowmobile Ride in Seney.
Jan. 17: The Sixth Annual Blessing of the Sleds will be held starting
at 11a.m. at the Hillman, Michigan Fire Station. A Fun Run will follow
with all proceeds going to the Hillman E.M.S. equipment fund. For
more information, please call Ken (989) 657-4168.
March 21: MSA Board of Directors (BOD) meeting. For more
information, call the MSA office at (616) 361-2285.
Jan. 17: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. For more
May 16: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. For more
Feb. 4-5: The 18th Annual Arrowhead Groomer Show will be held at
Walker Equipment, 6351 Hwy 70E in St. Germain, Wis. It will run from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 5. For more
information, visit http://www.arrowheadgroomers.com/show.htm.
June 9-13: The International Snowmobile Congress will be held in
Niagara Falls, New York at the Sheraton. For more information, please
visit www.isc2015.com.
Feb. 6-7: I-500 Snowmobile Race in Sault Ste. Marie. For more
information, visit www.i-500.com/c/.
July 18: MSA Board of Directors* (BOD) meeting. It will be held at
9 a.m. at the Quality Inn in St. Ignace. For more information, call the
MSA office at (616) 361-2285.
Feb. 6-16: The 7th annual TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING WEEK.
Consider partnering with local clubs and other local businesses to
encourage non-snowmobiling friends or those who haven’t been
snowmobiling for a while to join us for a time of fun. Many have tried
snowmobiling for the first time with the experience resulting in the
purchase of a snowmobile and joining a club and association – all
because somebody asked them to come along. For more information
and ideas on sponsoring a TAKE A FRIEND SNOWMOBILING event, visit
www.gosnowmobiling.org.
March 31: Snowmobile trails in Michigan officially close.
June 19-21: MSA Camp Out at the Indian River Campground.
Sept. 19: MSA Executive Committee (EC) meeting. It will be held at
9 a.m. at the Quality Inn in St. Ignace. For more information, call the
MSA office at (616) 361-2285.
Oct. 9-11: MSA Annual Meeting at the Mission Point Resort,
Mackinac Island.
Feb. 13-15: MSA Ride In at Kewadin Casino in Sault St. Marie.
Look to future editions of the Michigan Snowmobile News for more
information.
MSASNOW.ORG • MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE NEWS • VOLUME 6 ISSUE 4
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Legislative Report
BY BILL MANSON
2015 Legislation Update: MSA Set to
Propose Changes to Snowmobile Law
I
n January 2015, MSA will propose several
additions and changes to the Michigan
Snowmobile Law. We are working to
solidify the definition of a snowmobile and to
make sure the people using our snowmobile
trails are purchasing trail permits and paying
their way just as snowmobilers always have.
We are also working with our legislators on
legislation that would see the Snowmobile
Advisory Workgroup (SAW) established into
that Snowmobile Law.
At the present time your MSA has in-hand
a draft of legislation to amend several areas of
our state Snowmobile Law. We were looking
to introduce that legislation this fall, however
our state snowmobile champion (the legislator
who was going to introduce the legislation)
lost in the state’s primary election.
We were left asking “Where do we go from
here?” We chose to hold off asking for these
additions until our newly elected legislature
takes office in January. If we had introduced
it and it wasn’t approved by the end of
December, our legislation would die and have
to be introduced again.
It’s also worth noting that this time of year
is the most dangerous time for special interest
groups who are trying to get their legislation
approved. Outgoing legislators sometimes
try to push their agendas as a lasting legacy.
We are monitoring that situation right now,
and currently there aren’t any threats to the
snowmobile program. In the past these special
interest groups have tried to reduce our
funding and riding areas. We will continue to
watch our legislature, while we look forward to
introducing these additions in January.
It’s Time to Define a
Snowmobile
First, we are asking for an addition to the
definitions section of the Snowmobile Law.
The proposed new section would read:
“Snowmobile” means any motor-driven
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vehicle designed for travel primarily on
snow or ice of a type that utilizes sled-type
runners or skis, does not exceed 48” width at
the ski spindles, an endless belt tread, or any
combination of these or other similar means
of contact with the surface upon which it is
operated, but is not a vehicle that must be
registered under the Michigan vehicle code,
1949 PA 300, MCL 257.1 to 257.923.
Our reasoning is simple. Many different
types of off road units are now being built
that have been outfitted with skis and tracks
that exceed 4 feet in width. The snowmobile
trails in Michigan are groomed at a minimum
of eight feet wide. We have many private
property owners who will not let our clubs
groom any more than the 8 feet in width,
nor let ORV’s access their land!. So a five-foot
six-inch wide side-by-side with skis on the
front and tracks on the back is hazardous to
snowmobiling’s health and well being. Again,
we also want to make sure those using the
trails have purchased trail permits and are
paying for their fair share.
SAW Needs to Be
Written Into Law
MSA is also proposing legislation that would
see the new Snowmobile Advisory Workgroup
(SAW) established into the Snowmobile Law.
The old Snowmobile Advisory Committee
(SAC) was abolished by Gov. Jennifer
Granholm. The new SAW committee was
established as a sub group under the Michigan
Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council
(MSTAC), and is not established by law.
Proposed legislation would read:
The Michigan Snowmobile Workgroup
(SAW) is created in the department. The
committee shall consist of seven individuals
appointed by the director for two-year terms.
The members of the existing SAW serving on
June 1, 2013, shall serve on the committee
until the expiration of their terms on the SAW.
The director shall appoint one member of the
committee as chairperson and that member
shall serve as chairperson at the pleasure
of the director. The membership of the
committee shall consist of the following:
(a) Three persons representing the Michigan
Snowmobile Association, one from each of the
department’s three regions.
(b) Two persons representing trail sponsors;
one from region 1 and one from region 2.
(c) Two persons representing at-large trail
users.
(2) The workgroup shall meet four times
each year and at the call of the committee
chairperson as needed.
(3) The Michigan Snowmobile Workgroup
shall advise the department regarding all of
the following:
(a) The development of criteria for safety
education and training programs.
(b) The allocation of funds from the
recreational snowmobile trail improvement
subaccount.
(c) The promulgation of rules affecting
snowmobile use in this state.
(d) The development of annual updates to
the comprehensive plan for implementing a
statewide recreational and snowmobile trails
system.
(e) Implementation of the recommendations
made by snowmobile users regarding trails
that should be designated for snowmobile use.
(f) The development of a comprehensive
plan for the use of snowmobiles in this state.
(4) As used in this section, “workgroup”
means the Michigan Snowmobile Workgroup.
Keeping Wheeled Vehicles Off
Our Trails
MSA would like to see something in the
Snowmobile Law to keep unwanted wheeled
vehicles off the marked groomed snowmobile
trails. The snowmobile program spends
millions each year of the snowmobile fees to
keep the snowmobile trails smooth and safe for
snowmobile use in the winter. Many of these
trails are on forest roads, seasonal roads, and
private property trails. With the advent of ATVs,
UTVs, (side-by-side vehicles) jeeps, mudders,
fat tire bicycles, you name it and they are on
the trails. Some do extensive damage to the
groomed surface endangering snowmobilers
with sudden rutted trails. Another surprise to us
also endangering our wellbeing is the new fad,
fat tire cycling. (The instinctive part of driving
will have us avoid the truck, ATV, bicycle, and go
off the trail)
The proposed new section would read:
State sponsored groomed snowmobile trails
are for snowmobile use only between Dec.
1 and April 1. All other vehicles are banned
except emergency vehicles and designated
maintenance vehicles. Violators would be
subject to yet to be determined fines.
MSA is also proposing that all fines
throughout the Snowmobile Law be looked at
and increased where needed. We are seeking
misdemeanor and civil infractions with the law
be defined and outlined specifically.
Finally, MSA is currently studying a new
Wisconsin law that will go into effect during
their 2015-16 snowmobile season. We are
looking at the viability of getting a similar law
approved in Michigan. Essentially the law states
that everyone riding the snowmobile trails in
that state must have a trail permit. The cost of
a trail permit is reduced to those snowmobilers
who are members of the state snowmobile
association. New Hampshire, New York and
Vermont have similar laws.
We are only at the fact-finding stage at this
point. Look to future issues of the Michigan
Snowmobile News for further details. 
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Why They Do What They Do —
Volunteers Make It Happen!
By its very definition, a volunteer is someone
who gives of themselves willingly without
asking for anything in return. Throughout the
years, it has taken hundreds of these giving
individuals to create and maintain organized
snowmobiling in Michigan.
These volunteers are just like you, they can’t
wait for the snow, so that they can hit the trail
and ride. They are snowmobilers who love their
sport. It’s that passion that has led them to seek
out their local club or state organization, and
get involved.
They attend meetings, volunteer at snow
shows, and drive the groomer. These are the
people who serve as officers of local clubs,
spend hours brushing and signing the trails
you ride, and give of themselves to make
snowmobiling better – asking for nothing in
return.
The Michigan Snowmobile Association
(MSA) wishes to salute those who have, are,
and continue to volunteer their service to
snowmobiling.
In Her Own Words:
Name: Carolyn Maves
How long have you been snowmobiling?
I’ve been riding since the 1980s, but haven’t
been able to get on a sled for a number of years.
Organized snowmobile involvement:
Locally: Name of all clubs and councils:
Our grooming entity is Gogebic Area
Grooming, Inc.
Any other involvement with organized
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snowmobiling?
That is the only club that I am directly
involved with, however our club does
occasionally work with neighboring clubs when
they have a groomer down and need some help
keeping trails in good condition until repairs
can be made.
Why did you get involved with
organized snowmobiling?
We purchased the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern on
Lake Gogebic in 1988 and soon saw the need to
get involved with the grooming efforts. As my
husband, George, and I had snowmobiled in the
area for a number of years prior to moving to
the area, we were familiar with the trail system
and what we liked to see happen to the trails.
We have been involved ever since. His title
is “Trail Boss.” He’s in charge of our groomer
drivers. I am the secretary/treasurer for Gogebic
Area Grooming.
Why do you stay involved?
Why do you do what you do?
The answer to this question is pretty much
answered above. Our business is dependent on
the snowmobile tourism to a great extent, and
we want to offer the best “product” (trails) that
we can.
Why should others get involved with
MSA or organized snowmobiling?
Well, we would hope that other businesses in
the area would see the need, as we have, to get
involved to help produce the best trail system
we possibly can. It can only help their business
in the long run. The more people we can get
to support our efforts, the easier it will be for
everyone
What was your first snowmobile?
A Polaris, but actually it was my husband’s
snowmobile. He started with a 1977 Electra,
then a TXL340 Indy. He then went to an Indy 400
… but that was years ago.
What do you currently ride?
Unfortunately, health and work have
prevented me from riding in several years.
What is your favorite riding area?
When I did ride, it was the Lake Gogebic area,
of course!
Anything else you would like to add:
Just that it takes a team to keep our trails in
the great shape that they’ve become known
for over the years. From our mechanics (some
paid, some volunteered (Ken Scott) to our
groomer drivers (all paid). The volunteers on
our board of directors do everything from
write the grants to the Department of Natural
Resources that keep us funded (Gail Scott) to
our trail boss (George Maves).
Also working hard is our president, Dale
Kuivanen; vice president, Mario Caramella; board
director, Tom McCarthy and myself. I take care of
all things secretarial and treasurer related.
I also want to recognize the ladies
who help us out collecting map money
throughout the winter; Sandy Piencikowski,
Sarah Long. and Terri Carlson. We couldn’t do
it without these people. 
Saluting Their Hard Work
Volunteers Honored For Their Dedication to Organized Snowmobiling
Michigan Snowmobile Association
(MSA) officials are pleased to recognize,
salute, and congratulate the 2014 award
winners. Volunteer award winners were
recently honored at the 2014 MSA
Convention in Ludington.
These awards provide an opportunity
to acknowledge volunteers for their hard
work on the trails, in their clubs and on the
behalf of MSA.
MSA would also like to salute the
efforts of the thousands of others who
work together in support of snowmobiling
in Michigan.
Jody Coghill
Cortland, Ill.
Snomads Snofari Club
Snowmobiler
of the Year
(L to R) Jody Coghill is congratulated by MSA President Ron Corbett. Coghill has
been an active snowmobiler for the past 20 years. She has promoted MSA, the
club, and two major charities by securing sponsorship and prize donations.
The club she is affiliated with is a four-hour drive from her home. Coghill is the
envy of many sledders for her enthusiasm, drive, stamina, thoughtfulness, and
humor. She is the person every one of us should strive to be in the snowmobile
community.
Ivan Hansen, White Pine Lodge
Christmas, Mich.
Corporate
Member of the Year
(L to R) Ivan Hansen is congratulated for the achievement by MSA President Ron Corbett. Hansen actively
promotes snowmobiling year round. He has a passion for snowmobiling and outdoor recreation. Hansen
encourages every person to join the Michigan Snowmobile Association. He is active in the promotion of MSA
and Vintage Snowmobile groups in his area. As a former snowmobile racer, he understands the promotion
of the sport as well as the reasons to support organized snowmobiling. As an owner of a motel that caters
to snowmobiling, Hansen understands the relationship between MSA and good trails, and promotes both at
shows he attends throughout the Snow Belt.
Antrim County Snowmobile Club
Alba, Mich.
Snowmobile
Club of the year
The Antrim County Snowmobile Club has a roster of more than 350 individual members and 50 commercial members.
With all club rides starting at the club house, the state trail is right out their front door. This club is continually involved
with community projects; supporting local food pantries, Wertz Warriors, and the Pink Ribbon Riders. They support safety
educational projects hosting a safety class held every year. Last winter they had a hot dog social to attract new members
and get reacquainted with existing members. Their club house is always open in the winter for a warm up or a cup of soup.
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Chris Zoet
John West
President
Award
(L to R) MSA Executive Director Bill Manson and MSA President
Ron Corbett video chat with John West. He could not attend
the convention. West is responsible for getting more than 300
people to join MSA in the early days -- including Corbett. West
is a life member and continues to support MSA. At the age
of 93 he purchased two trail permits and gave MSA a $100
donation. He plans to ride this year. West still lives on the farm
his grandfather built. Don and Judy Wing (Below) accepted
the President’s Award on behalf of long-time friend, John
West, who was unable to attend.
Almost
Snowmobiler of the Year
(L to R) MSA member David Low receives the award on behalf of Zoet. There were many MSA members
deserving of the award this year including those who had accidents and ran out of gas. Zoet was given the
(almost) eagle carving in honor of an incident that happened at last season’s Clean Snowmobile Challenge.
During a ride the volunteers went on, Zoet managed to get her sled so stuck it took three people 15 minutes
to get it out. But wait, there’s more -- a few miles down the trail she ran out of gas. The Almost Snowmobiler
of the Year Award is given each year to the MSA member who makes the biggest mistake, messes up the
most, or just plain gets themselves in trouble. As tradition dictates, it is their responsibility to name next
year’s recipient!
Jim Dickie
President
Award
(L to R) Award winner Jim Dickie is congratulated by MSA President Ron Corbett. Corbett explained that he met Dickie
at a MSA Convention when Dickie was vice president of MSA. After being introduced, it didn’t take long before it became
apparent that they had a lot in common. They are both motor heads. Both also went on the MichCanSka Alaskan ride. It
was Dickie and David Low who encouraged Corbett to run for vice president. Corbett went on to say that Dickie has guided
him through the politics of non-profit volunteer organizations, which is much different than in private industries. Dickie is
a valuable asset to our MSA organization and Corbett said he will always be grateful for his support. MSASNOW.ORG • MICHIGAN SNOWMOBILE NEWS • VOLUME 6 ISSUE 4
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Looking to the Future of
Organized Snowmobiling
2014 Convention and General Membership Meeting
by Marie Grogitsky
D
uring the 2014 Michigan Snowmobile
Association (MSA) Convention and
General Membership Meeting, dedicated
members in attendance celebrated the year’s
accomplishments and set goals for the future.
Last season’s record-breaking snow fall and
MSA’s continuing financial struggles were a
large part of the discussion in the world of
organized snowmobiling. An echoing theme
throughout the weekend – make MSA your
charity of choice.
There was both work and play during social
events, business meetings, and Saturday’s
banquet. Volunteers of the year were honored,
business updates were given and MSA’s 2015
officers were elected
“This a smaller group this year, but I know
how dedicated each and every one of you is to
the future of snowmobiling,” said MSA President
Ron Corbett. “Our ears are open, and we need
to start trying different things to get our youth
involved. They are an ambitious group, but just
not joining our association.”
On Friday, those in attendance enjoyed a
get-acquainted party. There was time for old
acquaintances to renew friendships and time for
new members to learn that while MSA members
take the business of snowmobiling very
seriously, they also know how to have fun.
This year council areas in attendance were
treated to a trivia game that included answering
questions and building trails for a miniature
snowmobile. Participants had to earn signs,
confidence markers, and bridges. The top three
teams --- Au Sable Valley Snow Groomers,
Eastern U.P. Snowmobile Council, and Gogebic
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Area Grooming took home new televisions to
use in fundraisers within their councils.
Working to Preserve
Your Right to Ride!
Corbett officially kicked off the 2014 annual
convention welcoming those in attendance.
He thanked members for their attendance and
asked them to take what they learn back to their
clubs and councils.
On Saturday, International Snowmobile
Manufacturers Association (ISMA) President Ed
Klim gave an update. “The manufacturers are
doing well,” said Klim. “They know you are the
trail builders and appreciate that you are doing
a great job for snowmobiling.”
He went on to say, “Snowmobile safety
continues to be at the forefront of what
we do. We know that MSA is a leader in our
snowmobile community.”
Klim explained the sale of sleds in Michigan was
up, but still nowhere near the 26,896 sleds that
were sold in 1996. In Michigan 4,938 sleds were
sold in 2014, which was up from 3,610 in 2013.
Economic figures and the sale of new sleds
worldwide were up. A total of 157,106 sleds were
sold, which is up from 144,601 sold the previous
year. Of that number, 54,028 were sold in the U.S.,
which is also up from 48,536 the year before.
A quick calculation shows that of the 5,492
increase in sales in the U.S., 1,328 were sold in
Michigan. “I think we do need to note that 24
percent of the new sleds sold in the entire U.S.
were sold in Michigan,” said MSA Vice President
Al Green. “Yes, we had the snow, but that
number is good to see.”
Snowmobiling in Northern Europe is still
very popular and growing. Klim noted that the
Russian market is strong, but sales were down
last year. He attributed this to the continued
unrest in that region.
Sled registrations in the U.S. stand at 1.36
million. In Michigan there are 291,103 registered
sleds, which is up from 205,808 registered
snowmobiles last year.
Klim stressed that snowmobilers need to
stay on top of both state and national issues
like the Recreational Transportation Program
(RTP) funding and the E-15 fuel issue. “Don’t
use E-15 in a snowmobile,” said Klim. “Our
concern now is that people will mis-fuel at
the pump.”
Klim also noted that trail permits in parts of
Canada are continuing to increase. He said a
trail permit in Quebec this year will cost a rider
$360 in advance and $500 on the trail. A sevenday permit will cost riders $200 and a one-day
permit is $60.
General Membership Meeting
Members attended the annual General
Membership Meeting on Saturday. They were
given updates on legislative efforts, reports
from officers, and reviewed committee work
accomplished.
Some highlights from the past year discussed
at the meeting include:
• Trail permit sales were up during the 2013-14
season. MSA (together with its 200 agents)
sold 55,189 trail permits. There were 89,077
permits sold through the DNR point of sale
machine. A total of 145,954 trail permits were
sold, which was up from 136,082 sold the
previous season. Last season trail permits sold
accounted for $6,397,725 of the Snowmobile
Trail Improvement Fund.
• The 2015 MSA Groomer Workshop will be
held on March 5-6, 2015, at Kewadin Casino
in Sault Ste. Marie.
• MSA continues to foster and reconnect with
the state’s 64 grant sponsors, working with
and for those who put their time and efforts
grooming Michigan’s snowmobile trails.
• The 2015 Ride In will be held Feb. 13-16,
2015, at Kewadin Casino. At the request of
those in attendance at last years Ride In, this
year’s event will be held for three, full days.
• MSA sent representatives to Washington,
D.C., Fly In April 2014 to meet with federal
legislators and discuss snowmobiling issues.
Of note: Michigan was the first state to
get both of their senators to sign on to
the reauthorization of the RTP, a return of
federal gas tax, in the transportation bill.
• The 2015 Camp Out will be held at the
Indian River Campground. It will be held
June 19-21, 2015.
• Lengthy discussion was held regarding
continued MSA financial issues. Several state
clubs and individuals have made substantial
donations in support of MSA’s work.
Currently, MSA officials are working to sell
ads on the MSA website “Trail Reports” page.
Ads available on all 64 grant sponsor pages
cost $150 per ad.
• The MSA membership Committee continues
to look at ways to increase membership.
Members are reminded to, “Each One, Reach
One!” Officials stressed that when they meet
with legislators, membership numbers do
make a difference. Bigger numbers have a
greater impact.
• MSA officials maintain that non-dues
revenue is where increased funding needs
to come from. They continue to work on
fundraising ideas, but stress they need
members to support these fundraisers.
Members are encouraged to share their
ideas for any potential non-dues revenue
programs.
Legislation Update
MSA Executive Director Bill Manson reported
on legislative and public relations efforts. “We
had a full year, one of the best snow seasons in
this state in years,” said Manson.
Some 2013-14 program highlights include:
• Trails opened on Dec. 1, and remained open
in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas,
everywhere, for nearly the entire season.
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2014 Convention
• Michigan can also boast of the safest season snowmobiling it has seen
in years. An interesting note: the trails in southern Lower Michigan
were open for seven straight weeks. That has not happened for more
than 20 years.
• The total number of miles groomed by Michigan’s grant sponsors was
just over a half of million miles -- 585,258 miles to be exact! This is up
from 415,576 miles of trail groomed during the 2012-13 season.
• Your trail permit dollars paid for all the trails to be brushed in the fall,
signed per the DNR specifications, and groomed all winter long. The
total cost for all 64 grant sponsors was a whopping $4.5 million.
• MSA hosted three legislative riding events, including a national
Town Hall meeting that ran from Newyago and ended in Beulah. The
final legislative ride held in February was touted as the largest ever.
This event was attended by 10 state House members, four Senators,
the DNR Director, the DEQ Director, the DOT Director, several staff
members, and lobbyists. MSA was assisted by clubs in the area and
dedicated volunteers. For many of these legislators, this was the
first time on a sled. Financial cutbacks have MSA officials looking for
alternative ways to fund this season’s legislative rides.
• MSA received a $4,000 grant from ISMA to partner with Video
Mike Grant and the Pure Michigan campaign to promote MSA and
snowmobiling.
• MSA is currently studying a new Wisconsin law that will go into effect
during their 2015-16 snowmobile season. They are looking at the
viability of getting a similar law approved in Michigan. Essentially,
the law states that everyone riding the snowmobile trails in that state
must have a trail permit. The cost of a trail permit is reduced to those
snowmobilers who are members of the state snowmobile association.
New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont have similar laws.
Honoring MSA’s Dedicated Volunteers
Silver sponsors included Bader & Sons, Inc., Fox River Motel, Track, Inc.,
and White Pine Lodge.
Bronze sponsors included the Seney Snowmobile Association, V & V
Insurance, and Voelker Implements.
Contributors include Clean Snowmobile Challenge (MTU), KLIM Riding
Gear, and the World Snowmobile Headquarters -- ISHOF. Please show
your support and patronize MSA member businesses for all of your
snowmobile needs.
2015 Officers Elected
Officers were elected on Sunday. Ron Corbett was re-elected president.
Al Green was re-elected vice president. Maryann Noah was re-elected
secretary, and John Houk was re-elected treasurer. 
SNOW BUSINESS...
The festivities continued Saturday night with a social hour and
banquet. Annual awards were given out followed by an afterglow
celebration. The story highlighting the 2014 MSA Award winners can be
found on pages 10-11.
Ed Richter the new owner of Nelson’s Speed Shop presented MSA
with a check for $7,000 for the work MSA volunteers did at last year’s
Sno-Motion. The show was held in August, and MSA volunteers man
the show.
MSA would also like to thank sponsors of the 2014 Convention. Platinum
sponsors include Choko Design, Inc. and Liberty Products (Stud Boy).
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always some fun to be had in the cold. From snowmobiling on freshly
groomed trails, to snowshoeing and skiing on beautiful terrain, a
winter experience in Kewadin Country is one to remember.
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For Their Continued Generosity
MSA Thanks You!
Recognizing the importance of the Michigan Snowmobile Association and the work the group does on
behalf of all Michigan snowmobilers the following list of clubs and businesses have donated $13,700 to the
financial future of MSA.
Make MSA Your Charity of Choice! The Future of
Snowmobiling in Michigan Depends on it!
Ogemaw Hills Snowmobile Club
Gogebic Area Grooming, Inc.
Wayland American Legion
Jordan Valley Trails Council
Southwest Michigan
Snowstompers
Fox River Motel
Wayland Snowmobile Club
West Michigan Snowmobile
Council
Eastern Upper Peninsula
Snowmobile Council
Seney Snowmobile Club
Drummond Island Grooming
Drummond Island
Snowmobile Club
Mid-Michigan Snowmobile Council
Southern Michigan
Snowmobile Council
This group of snowmobilers, representing clubs and businesses across the state, pose for a picture at the MSA Convention. They are just a few of
those who have donated to the future of MSA.
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2015 Trailer Raffle
MSEAF Helping Snowmobile Clubs Raise Money
The Michigan Snowmobile Education and Advancement Fund
(MSEAF), is offering member MSA snowmobile clubs a chance to make
some money with a 2015 Trailer Raffle.
MSEAF has purchased a Legend Thunder 7 feet x 17 feet with an
Action Wrap. A lottery license has been secured and tickets have been
printed.
Tickets – Get Your Tickets!
We need clubs to tell MSEAF how many tickets that they would like, so
that we can send them out. The tickets are now available.
Participating clubs will have until Feb. 1 to sell tickets. All money and
stubs must be returned to the office by Feb. 5.
The drawing will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015.
Disclaimer: The trailer being raffled off is in Pewter and includes an action wrap.
MSEAF will tally all of the tickets sold and return half of what the clubs
sold back to each individual club.
We realize that although this is a great fundraiser for the clubs, not all
the clubs have participated in the past. We also realize that many MSA
members are not members of clubs, but would like to purchase tickets.
So MSA will send out tickets, one per single and two per family, to our
membership in January. We are asking members to turn in the tickets to
a member club or directly to MSA. This will ensure that we will have sold
enough tickets to cover the cost of the trailer.
For more information, call (616) 361-2285. 
Michi�an Snowmobile Education
& Advancement Fund
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Honorarium & Memorial
that 47 percent of snowmobilers also enjoy
Honor, Remember Friends, Family, or Events
Through a Donation to Support Snowmobile
Safety and Education Programs
camping in the summer? In addition, 33 percent
In Appreciation …
enjoy boating, 30 percent ride ATVs, 27 percent
ride motorcycles, 29 percent like hiking, and
27 percent play golf.
All memorials and tributes will be acknowledged by the MSEAF through a
thank you letter to you, the donor. A special card will also be mailed letting the
recipient or their family know that someone special has honored them with
this MSEAF Honorarium and Memorial. Memorials and tributes will also be
recognized in the pages of the Michigan Snowmobile News.
Ken & Gail Scott in memory of
Jim Buckingham
Ken & Gail Scott in memory of Norm Driver
Eastern U.P. Snowmobile Council in
memory of Jim Buckingham
MSA in memory of Dan Wiese
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WorkingtheTrail
a Quick Look Behind the Scenes
Volunteers with the Michigan Snowmobile
Association (MSA) spend hundreds of hours
grooming and maintaining the trails during the
snowmobiling season.
What most riders don’t realize is how much
work takes place before the snow flies. This story
demonstrates just two behind-the-scenes instances
of volunteers signing the trails, preparing the
groomer barn, and readying equipment for the
coming season.
Dozens of similar scenes can be found throughout
Michigan; hundreds of dedicated volunteers getting
ready for the season – the work before the trails are
groomed and sleds hit the trails. As snowmobilers
take to the trails during the 2014-15 snowmobile
season, remember those who put countless hours
and work so tirelessly both on the trails and behind
the scenes.
For everything they do – Thank You!
Snowmobilers are
Environmentalists!
Standing behind the sign is (L to R) Patty Paul, Donny Paul, Shaun
Hughs, National Parks Service (NPS) ranger, Jim Duke, Dan Snyder,
and Jim Dickie.
On Oct. 18, a small group of Michigan
Snowmobile Association (MSA) volunteers met in
Grand Marais to assist the Pictured Rocks National
Shoreline Park Rangers in erecting signs along
critical environmental areas where snowmobiles
are prohibited.
About 30 signs were installed by the group
under the direction of Park Ranger Shaun Hughs.
Holes had to be dug for sign posts. The posts
then positioned in the right direction, and
the removed soil was then packed around each
post. Snowmobilers are environmentalists too! They care about our environment and the land.
Helping out the National Park Service is a fun and
important event.
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snowmobile bridge east through the Hessel/
Cedarville area and then to DeTour. Heading
north from Cedarville or DeTour the trails join
up north of Pickford, continuing to Kinross or
the Soo. Eighty percent of Les Cheneaux trails
are on private property.
The club has NO paid employees. Groomer
operators donate 100 percent of their time,
which can amount to hundreds of hours per
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The club owns and maintains two buildings:
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Road north of M-134 (Cedarville). The new
groomer barn is located on M-48 north of
M-134 (DeTour). Building expenses are not
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membership dues and fundraisers. 
Best Regards,
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MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
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ISHPEMING, MI
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NEW HUDSON, MI
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BAY CITY, MI
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CURTIS, MI
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1690 N US 23
EAST TAWAS, MI
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