New York State Snowmobile Association Annual Forum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

April 23, 2009, Syracuse, NY – NYSSA’s educational Forum and Annual Meeting was held April 17-19 at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Liverpool, New York.  Snowmobile clubs from across New York State gathered for meetings and educational seminars. Over 25 seminar sessions occurred during the forum covering the topic areas of safety & trails, Club Operations, and Public Affairs.

Carmella R. Mantello, Director, New York State Canal Corporation, addressed the attendees at the Awards Luncheon on Saturday.   NYSSA Awards were presented at the Saturday’s Award Luncheon for the following categories:

Snowmobile Family of the Year    Bonanno Family, Pulaski-Boylston Snowmobile Club   
Snowmobiler of the Year            Ken Radley, Sleds of Stafford               
Club of the Year                        Brantingham Snowmobile Club           
Groomer of the Year                  Don Busch, Brantingham Snowmobile Club
Groomer of the Year                  Tim Rosenberg, Lafayette Trail Riders   
Snowmobile Dealer of the Year    Progressive Motor Sports, Hudson Falls, NY   

Assemblywoman RoAnn M. Destito, 116th Assembly District, and snowmobile club member, greeted snowmobilers at an afternoon reception where she was presented with NYSSA’s Legislator of the Year Award for her work in support of snowmobiling across New York.  Senator David J. Valesky, 49th Senate District, addressed all the attendees during Saturday evening’s Annual Banquet as he also accepted the NYSSA Legislator of the Year Award.