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May 11, 2013 -- In a ceremony that took place in conjunction with the May NYSSA Board of Directors' meeting, The top four prize recipients received their prizes. We thought you'd like to meet the winners:
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First Prize Winner Ray Kilmartin elected to take
the $5,000 Cash prize.
All photos by Jane Chaddock. |
2nd Prize winner Joe Aiello was happy Ray took
the cash - he really wanted that Arctic Cat Snopro! |
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3rd Prize Winner Chuck Dunlap is a Polaris Guy,
and very happy to take the Indy home! |
4th Prize Winner Judy Whittaker is ready to run down
to her local BRP dealer with their $5,000 gift certificate! |
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| Look for tickets for the 2014 Raffle in late October this year! |
| Thank you to our 50 prize sponsors!! |
April 20, 2013 -- The top winners of the Onondaga County Snowmobile Association's 2013 Super Raffle were drawn via live telecast from Liverpool New York, and observed by attendees at the 2013 New York State Snowmobile Association's Educational Forum Dinner Banquet.
On behalf of both organizations and the snowmobile clubs across New York that will benefit from the proceeds, we wish to thank all of the sponsors who were so generous in donating prizes in a very difficult economic time; all of the people who purchased tickets; and of course all of the people who helped sell tickets for this important fundraiser.
Congratulations to the winners!
View and print the Winner's List! |
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Snowmobiling Featured in Legislative Gazette |
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Snowmobiling in the News!
The sport of Snowmobiling and its impact on NY's economy was recently featured in a four-page insert in the Legislative Gazette, a NY political newspaper featuring state government News.
Click on the picture at left to view this special four-page insert!
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NYSSA Encourages Snowmobilers to Prepare for Season and Join Local Clubs |
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NYSSA Encourages Snowmobilers to Prepare for Season and Join Local Clubs
As snow falls, NYSSA reminds snowmobilers to take action for 2013 Season
PINE BUSH, NY - Snow has begun to fall in parts of New York State, and snowmobilers will begin getting excited for the upcoming season. The New York State Snowmobilers Association (NYSSA) encourages snowmobilers not to wait until trails are declared open to join their local NYSSA Club. Snowmobile season does not officially begin until after big game hunting season, and riders are reminded to check with their local clubs at that time to ensure trails have been opened.
“The snow forecasts are encouraging and now is the best time for snowmobilers to renew their membership and prepare for the 2013 winter season,” said Dominic Jacangelo, Executive Director of NYSSA. “Club memberships allow NYSSA and the local clubs the ability to provide safe and well maintained trails for our members statewide.”
Anyone that signs up for a membership before November 15, will be entered for a prize courtesy of Country Inn and Suites and Upstate Seg Tours. Last month’s membership winner had the option of a new trailer or $1,000, donated by Fisk Distributing of Lyndonville, NY. Previously NYSSA gave away tickets to the NASCAR race at Watkins Glen, donated by Nationwide.
By joining a club, members will save money on their snowmobile registration and receive a wide variety of member benefits from local and national sponsors. Local clubs and NYSSA partner with local businesses to ensure services are available to all of its members, giving additional benefits to each paid member. Clubs are always in need of additional volunteers to run their yearly endeavors as well. From fundraisers to trail work and grooming, it’s the club volunteers that maintain the more than 10,000 miles of snowmobile trails that New York State has to offer. NYSSA invites club members to become more involved with their club and “their sport”.
Now is also a good time for snowmobilers to register their sleds. New York State DMV allows for online registration renewal that is quick and easy for all snowmobilers. Visit http://www.dmv.ny.gov/snorenew/default.html for more information. Snowmobilers are encouraged to visit www.nysnowmobiler.com for information on local clubs, to join online, as well as the latest news on snowmobiling in New York State.
The New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA), a non-profit corporation, is the largest snowmobile association in the country working on behalf of the registered NY snowmobile owners, who contribute $868 million to the New York State economy, and 242 snowmobile clubs to improve trails, facilities and services for participants, and defend snowmobilers against discriminatory legislation.
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October 3, 2012
Study Reveals $868 Million Annual Impact of Snowmobiling in New York State
Economic Impact of Snowmobiling Released as 2012 Big East Powersports Show Begins in Syracuse.
SYRACUSE, NY – Earlier this year, the New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) tasked the SUNY Potsdam Institute for Applied Research to undertake an economic assessment of snowmobiling on the New York State economy. Based on the nearly 6,000 responses, the assessment determined that snowmobiling delivers an economic impact of $868 million annually. The average annual household expenditure for a snowmobiling season is $3,561 and an additional $3,200 for sled expenses that include purchase price and towing.
View the Economic Assessment
"This follow-up to the New York State 1998 study shows that, even after adjusting for cost of living and other factors, snowmobiling has been a growing activity during the last decade with significant economic impact for New York State," said Dr. J. Patrick Turbett, Director of SUNY Potsdam Institute for Applied Research.
Snowmobiling's economic impact will be on display this weekend at the 19th Annual Big East Powersports Show at the Oncenter Convention Center in Syracuse. Attendees will be able to purchase clothing, accessories, and trailers, while enjoying a first look at 2013 sleds from dealers like Arctic Cat, Polaris, Ski-Doo and Yamaha. NYSSA will have a booth at the Big East Powersports Show and will feature a special promotion to promote snowmobile clubs' membership campaigns.
"The goal of our study was to accurately assess our current contribution. By collaborating with the SUNY Potsdam Institute for Applied Research we ensured that the findings would withstand peer review," said Dominic Jacangelo, Executive Director of NYSSA. "In addition to financial numbers, this survey informed NYSSA of our current demographics and how snowmobilers feel about our sport in New York State. These results are critical in ensuring snowmobiling interests have a voice on the federal, state and local levels."
Broken down by region, snowmobiling has an economic impact of $245 million in the Adirondacks, $165 million in the Tug Hill and $163 million in Central New York. The study showed that snowmobilers spend an average of 22 days on the trails each season, with 8.5 days being spent in another region of the state from where they reside.
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Governor approves Griffo-Brindisi legislation for snowmobiler safety |
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as reported by WKTV, Utica - view original story
Senator Joseph Griffo and Assemblyman Anthony J. Brindisi have announced that Oneida County snowmobilers will have a new trail crossing along Route 8 in the Town of Deerfield, thanks to Governor Andrew Cuomo’s approval of their legislation.
The new law allows a portion of the highway right-of-way along Route 8 in Oneida County portions of which are controlled access, to be designated for use by snowmobiles.
"Snowmobiling already provides significant economic benefits to many businesses here in the Mohawk Valley,” Brindisi said. “Providing a safe trail system in one of the most scenic areas in our region will help the many businesses located near Route Eight, and will enhance our region’s reputation as one of the best areas for snowmobiling in the Northeast.”
"What we had here was a situation where the needs of the people of the community and the region were in conflict with state regulations, so we worked with all of the parties involved to resolve the situation in favor of the people of Deerfield and other communities,” Brindisi said.
“The people who live in and around the Deerfield area along Route 8, and the many people who use snowmobiles for recreational purposes, wanted a snowmobile trail to be able to cross a portion of State Route 8 in Deerfield. However, because that part of Route 8 is officially designated as a controlled access highway, the only way this could happen was for a law to be passed creating an exemption for this one specific location,” Griffo said.
Jim Rolf, the New York State Snowmobile Association Trail Coordinator, agrees. "The safe access issue is the most important factor here at this crossing and then the economic benefits this important trail means to the region are right there as well; in our eyes, this new law does address both of these concerns.”
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