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I’m penning this after a fresh return from the AWSC Directors Meeting held in Siren, Wisconsin and I’m fired up for snowmobiling in this state! I’ve said it six times, and I’ll say it fourteen more, Wisconsin knows snowmobiling and it shows in the quality of leadership, the AWSC events hosted, and the continual large turnouts gathering at them.

Within this issue of Wisconsin Snowmobile News, AWSC President, Dave Newman, educates all of us on the Directors Meeting, tells us why it happens, and further discusses the make-up of the AWSC Board. Deeper into the magazine, you can learn more from the detailed coverage of the Directors Meeting and all the corresponding committee reports.

Check out the VP Notes column from Lori Heideman as she discusses her visits to many clubs across the state, and the importance of communicating to everyone. Like Lori, speaking to club members is one of my favorite parts of being the editor of this magazine.

One of my favorite side conversations with many members in Siren revolved around the incredibly cool trail maintenance equipment used to clear storm damage. I heard stories of home-engineered brush/tree cutting equipment that speeds up the process, to tracked pickup trucks built for multi-season use like the red Ford shown here from Barron County. All of it is cool in my book, and you’ll get a glimpse of it in this issue. Next season, I’d love to dedicate space in every issue highlighting your equipment, but I’ll need you to email me information and a couple quality photos to do so.

I’ll leave you with my least favorite conversation, and that was hearing of the growing number of encounters snowmobilers are having with groomers on the trail. On page 19, I urge you to read, and share with your family members, some tips on safely approaching a groomer on the trail. I don’t want to hear of riders getting injured when something like hitting a groomer can be avoided. Let’s all have a great, safe winter!