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September / October 2013
- PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Craig Erickson
As I sit to write this message it’s near the end of August and 90° outside, kind of hard to think about snowmobiling at this time when I would rather be fishing somewhere. Anyways here goes nothing. During our June meeting the election of officers was held, I was elected president and Nate Miller is vice-president. Ruth Ann Miller has agreed to continue on as Secretary-Treasurer. Len, Thank You for all your years of leadership, service and dedication as president guiding the ISA. And Dorthy, THANK YOU!!! This past June the International Snowmobile Conference (ISC) was held in Green Bay, WI. Len, Dan Blaney and I attended this three day event. As this was my first time to the ISC I wasn’t sure what to expect. From meetings about the ongoing legal issue of snowmobiling in National Forests, to break out sessions discussing various topics such as websites, media, legislation, forming youth groups and club memberships. One
evening were treated to a dinner at Lambeau Field, which is one impressive place. If you’re ever in the area you need to check out the Packers Hall of Fame. Next year’s ISC meeting is going to be in Keystone, Colorado June 12 to 15, 2014. The Hoosier Outdoor Experience (HOE) at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN is coming up soon, Sept 21 & 22 (hours 10 am to 6 pm). If you haven’t went before this is one of those great, fun family events that you need to do. There are many activities to try from canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, archery, gold panning, and many, many more. To see more of the activities click on this link HOE Events. The best part is it’s all free. The Winter Expo will be held December 7th & 8th at the Porter County Fair Grounds & Exposition Center. Snowmobile safety course is on Saturday. For more information see the flyer in this issue.
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ello All,
The annual ISA Ride-In this year is moving back to the U.P. and will be held January 23rd – 25th, 2014 at Zellar’s Village Inn. They’re located about two and a half miles north ofM-28 and M-123 intersection. The ISA is having an ATV raffle again this year. Tickets are $5 each. For tickets contact any ISA board member, ISA club or send an email.
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- MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE Len Neisler
embership notice are being mailed for membership dues that are due October 1st. Please review the information, update any changes in address and email addresses. Also, include consider sending us names and addresses of potential new members. We will be glad to send them a packet of information about the ISA and values of membership. Your membership counts very much when it comes to letting advertisers, legislators and others know our strength in numbers. We are your voice in State and National Issues when it comes to educating, informing and being pro-active in issues about snowmobiling locally and nationally. There are more than 9,500 snowmobiles registered in Indiana and we are the
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recognized voice for snowmobiling issues. We need more of these registered snowmobilers as members to help with the cost to be that voice. Your help is greatly appreciated to grow our membership. We want to welcome back R&D Motorsports, Columbia, IN, and a dealer for Yamaha and Ski-doo snowmobiles. You will find them listed in our Commercial Member List in this magazine. Attend your club’s meetings to learn more about our sport, share experiences, find a new riding companion and help your club grow. If you are not a member of a club please check out the ISA clubs listed in this magazine for one close to you. Should you have any questions or comments please send them to [email protected] or mail the ISA.