The location for the VASA ATV safety course for our area will be held on April 28 at the West Rutland Town Hall. Contact the VASA office by phone at 802-477-5075 or email at office@vtvasa.org to register. PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY!
EVERY operator under the age of 18 needs a safety certificate... the fines are nearly $400!!! Don't risk it!
Friday, March 30, 2012
Sunday, March 25, 2012
New BMAC hats
Our new BMAC hats are now in and we have a limited supply. BMAC hats and apparel are being made by our very own BMAC member Glenn Schneider whose business, Nitch to Stitch, produces fine quality products and apparel.
Below you will see the comparison between our old hat and the finely embroidered detail of the new hat. The only color available is the green and yellow, our club colors, price $15.
We have a limited supply of 25 just now, then more will be ordered. You can reserve a hat by contacting Rusty and Jody at rustlerhe@aol.com or calling 518-744-2563 in the evening between 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm.
You can arrange to pickup or pickup at the April 15 BMAC club meeting at the Ira Fire House.
By reserving your hat it will let us know if we need to reorder before the meeting.
Below you will see the comparison between our old hat and the finely embroidered detail of the new hat. The only color available is the green and yellow, our club colors, price $15.
We have a limited supply of 25 just now, then more will be ordered. You can reserve a hat by contacting Rusty and Jody at rustlerhe@aol.com or calling 518-744-2563 in the evening between 6:00 pm & 8:00 pm.
You can arrange to pickup or pickup at the April 15 BMAC club meeting at the Ira Fire House.
By reserving your hat it will let us know if we need to reorder before the meeting.
3-24-12 Trail Work
A great day for trail work, cool and no bugs!!
16 members spent the day clearing the downed trees on Farrell's Lookout and cleanup of all Mann MT., 2mi. Loop and 1mi. Loop.
16 members spent the day clearing the downed trees on Farrell's Lookout and cleanup of all Mann MT., 2mi. Loop and 1mi. Loop.
Saturday, March 24, 2012
New V.E.S.T. Information
This year with the VEST course is all about trying new methods to find the best and most efficient method to offer the VEST course to our young riders.
That being said, we have already stumbled across a few problems with the registration. Some folks are willing to make a long drive for the course, but can’t always make it to the registrations. So, we have devised a plan that may better accommodate everyone. Instead of having an in person registration, we have decided to set a registration deadline of 15 days prior to the course. We would like people to call or email the VASA office to fill out the paperwork and then the office will mail the necessary materials to the students. At home study and completion of homework is still mandatory. A deadline of 15 days prior to the course allows enough time for us to process the paperwork, and mail the materials while still allowing ample time for students to study. We are hoping that this new method will increase participation, as well as cut costs. Postage for mailing the materials is still less costly than mileage and time for staff to complete in-person registrations. At this time, the VASA office still needs to be the sole distributor of the materials, simply so we can keep track of the registrations during this trial period.
I’d like for you all to relay this message to your members to make everyone aware. For those of you who already have posters advertising in-person registrations, let me know and I will make you new ones. So here is the list of set VEST courses along with the new registration deadlines. Please let me know if you have any questions:
Rutland (Location TBA): Registration Deadline: 4/13/12 Course: 4/28/12
Milton (Milton Fire Station): Registration Deadline: 4/27/12 Course: 5/12/12
Barre: (VASA HQ): Registration Deadline: 5/11/12 Course: 5/26/12
Please contact me if you have any questions about the new registration process. Thanks everyone!
Dani Cady
Executive Assistant
(802) 477-5075 office
(802) 477-5076 fax
Visit Our Website:
www.vtvasa.org
That being said, we have already stumbled across a few problems with the registration. Some folks are willing to make a long drive for the course, but can’t always make it to the registrations. So, we have devised a plan that may better accommodate everyone. Instead of having an in person registration, we have decided to set a registration deadline of 15 days prior to the course. We would like people to call or email the VASA office to fill out the paperwork and then the office will mail the necessary materials to the students. At home study and completion of homework is still mandatory. A deadline of 15 days prior to the course allows enough time for us to process the paperwork, and mail the materials while still allowing ample time for students to study. We are hoping that this new method will increase participation, as well as cut costs. Postage for mailing the materials is still less costly than mileage and time for staff to complete in-person registrations. At this time, the VASA office still needs to be the sole distributor of the materials, simply so we can keep track of the registrations during this trial period.
I’d like for you all to relay this message to your members to make everyone aware. For those of you who already have posters advertising in-person registrations, let me know and I will make you new ones. So here is the list of set VEST courses along with the new registration deadlines. Please let me know if you have any questions:
Rutland (Location TBA): Registration Deadline: 4/13/12 Course: 4/28/12
Milton (Milton Fire Station): Registration Deadline: 4/27/12 Course: 5/12/12
Barre: (VASA HQ): Registration Deadline: 5/11/12 Course: 5/26/12
Please contact me if you have any questions about the new registration process. Thanks everyone!
Dani Cady
Executive Assistant
(802) 477-5075 office
(802) 477-5076 fax
Visit Our Website:
www.vtvasa.org
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
March 24, this Sat. Trail Work
It looks like the weather will be good for trail work this coming weekend and with the recent announcement of BMAC acquiring additional trails, we'd like to get a good head start on trail clean up of existing trails.
Saturday, 9:30 am at the BMAC trailhead on West Rd., we will try to leave a list of trail project spots on the Kiosk.
Main objective is clearing trails of branch debris, trimming excess branches, clearing water bars of leaves and making sure there is a channel to move excess water out of the water bar. In the area of Farrell's Lookout there are several trees down which means people are needed to help move branches and move cut logs.
In general with trail work, if it's a small job of pruning or clearing a water bar, when the first one stops, the rest pass and continue to the next spot needing attention.
Helpful tools, hoe, small shovel, pruners, clippers, chainsaw if you are proficient handling one. And necessary protective gear, gloves and bug/tick spray, etc. The bugs and ticks are out, there wasn't sufficient freeze to kill them off this winter.
Also, please be aware that forest floor conditions are dry.
Bring water/soda and lunch or snack and it is handy to have your cell phone. And a camera, we had some sneak peeks of some great views without the trees leafed out, last Sunday doing trail evaluation.
If we have a good turn out a lot can be accomplished in just a few hours. But if you can only offer an hour or 2, it will be appreciated and keep track of your time, 10 hrs. of volunteer trail work this season entitles you to a $10 work voucher off next yrs. VASA membership.
As always safe trails.
Connie
Saturday, 9:30 am at the BMAC trailhead on West Rd., we will try to leave a list of trail project spots on the Kiosk.
Main objective is clearing trails of branch debris, trimming excess branches, clearing water bars of leaves and making sure there is a channel to move excess water out of the water bar. In the area of Farrell's Lookout there are several trees down which means people are needed to help move branches and move cut logs.
In general with trail work, if it's a small job of pruning or clearing a water bar, when the first one stops, the rest pass and continue to the next spot needing attention.
Helpful tools, hoe, small shovel, pruners, clippers, chainsaw if you are proficient handling one. And necessary protective gear, gloves and bug/tick spray, etc. The bugs and ticks are out, there wasn't sufficient freeze to kill them off this winter.
Also, please be aware that forest floor conditions are dry.
Bring water/soda and lunch or snack and it is handy to have your cell phone. And a camera, we had some sneak peeks of some great views without the trees leafed out, last Sunday doing trail evaluation.
If we have a good turn out a lot can be accomplished in just a few hours. But if you can only offer an hour or 2, it will be appreciated and keep track of your time, 10 hrs. of volunteer trail work this season entitles you to a $10 work voucher off next yrs. VASA membership.
As always safe trails.
Connie
BMAC has another announcement!
BMAC is pleased to report that on March 12 BMAC BoD and VP met with West Rutland town officials and have obtained permission for more trails in addition to the West Rutland trails we already have! These trails connect to trails that BMAC already have Town permission for and we will be working out details and maps soon.
Thank you to the Town of West Rutland for allowing BMAC and VASA to be able to provide safe, family ATV trails.
Looking into West Rutland from BMAC trail
Brian's Lookout on Birdseye MT
Thank you to the Town of West Rutland for allowing BMAC and VASA to be able to provide safe, family ATV trails.
Looking into West Rutland from BMAC trail
Brian's Lookout on Birdseye MT
BMAC & BEST!!
BMAC-Birdseye MT ATV club is pleased to announce that BMAC met with our local snowmobile club B.E.S.T-Birdseye Snow Travelers on March 1 and entered into agreement to join forces to promote safe, family off road trails and they met again this past weekend to start formal planning of trail work and comradery. BMAC & BEST, a great combination!
Monday, March 19, 2012
April meeting date change
I will send out a reminder 1 week before the meeting as usual, but because of BMAC's monthly meeting falling on Easter Sunday this year, members voted at the March meeting to reschedule the April meeting for April 15 at 1:00 at the Ira Fire House.
Monday, March 12, 2012
BMAC has more trails!
BMAC has some great news!! Our Trail Coordinator and BoD has acquired permission for more trails tonight! Details and mapping has to be worked out and we'll be releasing the details soon!
Friday, March 9, 2012
BMAC Update & Tentative Trail Work Weekend!!
Reminder! BMAC monthly meeting Sunday March 11, 1:00pm at the Ira Fire House, please bring a chair. We have plenty of room but seats are limited. Also consider a donation of a nonperishable food item for the West Rutland Food Shelf. Membership applications will be available after the meeting.
On Thursday March 8 our President and VP, Rusty and Jack made an evaluation of trail conditions and will be putting together a plan for groups to work trail work/repair/improvement with a possible (depending on weather) trail work weekend of March 24 & 25. We have 4 areas that will need volunteer man power.
More details to come, please try to give a few hours that weekend towards trail cleanup to make a possible early opening of the trails. Also, keep track of your trail work hours and if you get 10 hours accumulated this season documented with our BMAC treasurer you will receive a voucher for $10 off next years VASA dues!
Happy Trails,
Connie
On Thursday March 8 our President and VP, Rusty and Jack made an evaluation of trail conditions and will be putting together a plan for groups to work trail work/repair/improvement with a possible (depending on weather) trail work weekend of March 24 & 25. We have 4 areas that will need volunteer man power.
More details to come, please try to give a few hours that weekend towards trail cleanup to make a possible early opening of the trails. Also, keep track of your trail work hours and if you get 10 hours accumulated this season documented with our BMAC treasurer you will receive a voucher for $10 off next years VASA dues!
Happy Trails,
Connie
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
VASA Safety course VEST schedules for 2012
All ATV riders in Vermont under the age of 18 are REQUIRED to have a state approved safety certificate? The fine can be up to $400! VASA is providing this safety course free.
First class of the season is scheduled for
Southern Vermont
Registration: March 21 AT 6:00 PM
Course: MARCH 31 AT 9:00 AM
LOCATION: New Brook Fire Station RT 30, North OF NEWFANE Village.
If you live in Southern Vermont or know folks who do, share this status so we can get the word to them. Limited number of classes this year, so make sure you sign up! Contact the office for more info! webmaster@vtvasa.org or 802-477-5075
Chittenden/Franklin County:
Registration: May 1 at 6:00 pm.
Course: May 12 at 9:00 am.
Location: Milton Fire Station, Bombardier Road, Milton Vermont.
More dates and locations to come! Please help us spread the word!
Central Vermont
A VEST course has been scheduled for your area!
Registration will be on May 16 at 6:00 pm
Course will be held on May 26 at 9:00 am.
Location- VASA Headquarters: 14 Don Camp Drive. Spread the word to anyone in Central Vermont that may have young riders!
Contact the office for more info! webmaster@vtvasa.org or 802-477-5075
First class of the season is scheduled for
Southern Vermont
Registration: March 21 AT 6:00 PM
Course: MARCH 31 AT 9:00 AM
LOCATION: New Brook Fire Station RT 30, North OF NEWFANE Village.
If you live in Southern Vermont or know folks who do, share this status so we can get the word to them. Limited number of classes this year, so make sure you sign up! Contact the office for more info! webmaster@vtvasa.org or 802-477-5075
Chittenden/Franklin County:
Registration: May 1 at 6:00 pm.
Course: May 12 at 9:00 am.
Location: Milton Fire Station, Bombardier Road, Milton Vermont.
More dates and locations to come! Please help us spread the word!
Central Vermont
A VEST course has been scheduled for your area!
Registration will be on May 16 at 6:00 pm
Course will be held on May 26 at 9:00 am.
Location- VASA Headquarters: 14 Don Camp Drive. Spread the word to anyone in Central Vermont that may have young riders!
Contact the office for more info! webmaster@vtvasa.org or 802-477-5075
Sunday, March 4, 2012
March BMAC meeting
Reminder, the BMAC monthly meeting is in 1 week. Sunday March 11 at 1:00pm at the Ira Fire House on Rt. 133, 5 miles out of West Rutland.
Seating is limited please bring a chair and please consider a nonperishable food item for the West Rutland Food Shelf.
2012 memberships available at the meeting.
Seating is limited please bring a chair and please consider a nonperishable food item for the West Rutland Food Shelf.
2012 memberships available at the meeting.
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