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May 2020
Moving Forward
A message from the President...
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!

I hope this newsletter finds everyone well! The last several months have been certainly trying times for those who have lost their jobs/sick from the virus/kids at home. Please follow your local regulations. Take the time to contact your neighbors and family members.  We all need socialization. Although you cannot snowmobile you can still get out and enjoy nature. Revive your soul. We all need that.

Since many are experiencing financial hardship PSSA will hold any late renewals until the regular mailing in the fall. The needs of your family are the priority.

The Board has been “following” the virus for the past several months. Facts are the driving force of decisions to be made.  Decisions are not always easy. There are too many unknowns at this time. Given the State Guidelines the Board has decided to change the Membership Meeting on August 22, 2020 to a Conference Call /Zoom Meeting.  The Business Meeting will begin at 11am. Any member who has a phone will be able to listen and participate. The PSSA awards will be announced and will be distributed to the winner by the Regional Director and the person who did the nomination.  The Raffle will be held at 1:00 pm.  More details will be distributed in the August newsletter.

Thank you to our First Responders: Nurses, Doctors, Aides, EMT’s, Firemen, Policemen, Teachers and Social Workers. Their dedication and hard work have helped all of us. THANK YOU!

The PowerSport Show Committee is doing preliminary work as has been done in the past. Again the virus data/Guidelines will determine whether we have the show or not. The Safety and Security of our members, volunteers, attendees and vendors is our priority.  Again it is stressful to not be able to make a final decision at this time. This Show is a major fundraisers for PSSA.  Dates for the Show are October 30, 31 and November 1.

Finally I want to thank the Ramada Golf and Conference Center and the Lebanon Valley Expo Center for their willingness to work with PSSA in these trying times.

Have a Safe and Enjoyable Summer!

Think Snow!

Liz Krug, President
UPCOMING EVENTS
PENNSYLVANIA POWERSPORTS SHOW
October 30 - November 1, 2020
LEBANON VALLEY EXPO CENTER
CLUB NEWS
FROM AROUND PENNSYLVANIA
Laurel Highland Snowmobile Club

Hello from the Laurel Highlands. The question of the day is what to write about for the LHSC article?????

As you know, in PA it was a bad winter with little or no riding. Our most recent club meetings and events have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. We are now in the middle of the worst health issues we have ever experienced. Therefore, I found some information I wanted to share with you.
Glendale Lake SMC
Hello fellow snowmobilers. Hoping everyone is staying safe and doing well as we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. The stay at home order forced the cancelation of our regular club meeting on April 6th. We certainly missed gathering together as a club. So that club business could continue the club Board met via Zoom on the regular meeting night. Nine Board members and Officers attended the meeting.  The Zoom format worked out well and allow business to be conducted.
 
Club membership stands at 138, a little down from last year so it was decided to try a snail mail membership drive in conjunction with our Fall Picnic, Show and Sled Giveaway. Stay tuned for more details on that event. If you haven’t renewed your membership or haven’t joined the club, it’s not too late to do so. Club work continues in preparation for next year. We hoping that the big snow will finally be back, it’s about time.
Hyner Mountain Happenings
HELLO from the members of the Hyner Mountain Snowmobile Club.

I mentioned in last month’s column about the lack of snow in most areas of the northeast US. In retrospect, that was pretty insignificant in light of the fact that most of us are now mostly housebound as a result of the Governor’s stay-at-home executive order.
Update from Region 10
Centre, Clinton, Lycoming, Snyder, Northumberland, Montour and Union Counties
During these trying and unprecedented times, I hope everyone is staying safe, staying calm and staying home. And if you are essential and unable to stay home, thank you for your efforts in keeping each of us healthy, safe and fed.

As you may recall during the month of March, I had written asking you to consider responding to DCNR regarding their new Draft ATV Policy. My letter was shared on the PSSA website and with the Clubs located in Region 10. I also posted the letter to a FaceBook Page I created exclusively for Region 10 news, PA State Snowmobile Association – Region 10 (@PSSAR10) as well as a FaceBook Private Group Central Pa Snowmobile Trail Conditions.
Your Favorite PA Trail
by Randy Green
What’s your favorite PA snowmobile trail? What trail do you ride in your sleep and dream about during the day? Where is it and why is that one trail special? Is it the trail itself or a special ride or person that makes it stand out. If you’re like most sledders this is a really tough question. There’s been so many memorable rides with special people or exceptional conditions and special moments.  So pick one.
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