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These Representative's from the Michigan Legislature went on a two day Snowmobile excursion in Northern Lower MI right after the new year.

 
 

1st Picture Left to right:

Representative Joel Sheltrown West Branch, Representative Mike Huckleberry Greenville, Representative Gary McDowell Rudyard, Representative Andrew Kandrevas Southgate

 2nd Picture: Gary McDowell checking out the new groomer for the Jordan Valley Trails Council

 


December 3, 2009

Governor Issues New Executive Order

On December 2, 2009 Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan issued Executive Order No. 2009-54. This EO was to take care of some issues with the Commission of Agriculture, and repair the damage done by the EO in October removing the Snowmobile Advisory Committee (SAC) from law. What we got was NOT what we wanted! In all of the meetings we have had with the administration and Legislators MSA made it clear that snowmobilers wanted the SAC committee to be reinstated intact. We feel that present SAC does what the law intended it to do by advising the DNR about the recreation of snowmobiling. In fact, all of the legislators we met with on both sides of the aisle were supportive of our position and it was our impression that they communicated this to the administration, and they reported back to us that the problem would be fixed. What we got in the new EO was a name change and two additional members of a committee. The new committee will be named the “Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council.” The committee make up will now be 3 snowmobilers, 2 ORV people, and 4 members from the non-motorized sports (hiker, biker, equestrian, and a skier). So now 6 non snowmobile members of the council will decide what policies and procedures will take place in the snowmobile program.

What was wrong with the SAC committee as it was in law? No longer will snowmobilers have the say in the following. This is what the charge of the SAC committee was.

The Michigan Snowmobile Advisory (SAC) committee shall advise the department regarding all of the following:
(a) The development of criteria for safety education and training programs..
(b) The allocation of funds from the recreational snowmobile trail improvement subaccount.
(c) The promulgation of rules affecting snowmobile use in this state.
(d) The development of annual updates to the comprehensive plan for implementing a statewide recreational and snowmobile trails system.
(e) Implementation of the recommendations made by snowmobile users regarding trails that should be designated for snowmobile use.
(f) The development of a comprehensive plan for the use of snowmobiles in this state.


Please call the Governor, the Lt Governor and YOUR legislator and tell them that you are not happy with the new EO, and ask them what they are going to do to put back the original SAC Committee! Follow the link below to find a telephone number for them.  Do it now!!!


EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2009 - 54
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT
EXECUTIVE REORGANIZATION


WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 vests the executive power of the State of Michigan in the Governor;

WHEREAS, Section 2 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 empowers the Governor to make changes in the organization of the executive branch or in the assignment of functions among its units that the Governor considers necessary for efficient administration;

WHEREAS, Section 8 of Article V of the Michigan Constitution of 1963 provides that each principal department of state government shall be under the supervision of the Governor, unless otherwise provided in the Constitution;

WHEREAS, appropriate organization of the Commission of Agriculture will help assure the protection, promotion, and preservation of the food, agricultural, conservation, and economic interests of the People of the State of Michigan;

WHEREAS, changes in the organization of the Michigan Trails Advisory Council will help assure adequate representation of persons in Michigan interested in recreational activities involving snowmobiles;

WHEREAS, it is necessary in the interests of efficient administration and effectiveness of government to change the organization of the executive branch of state government;

NOW THEREFORE, I, Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of Michigan, by virtue of the power and authority vested in the Governor by the Michigan Constitution of 1963 and Michigan law, order the following:


B. Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council
1. The Michigan Trails Advisory Council created within the Department of Natural Resources and Environment under Section II.D of Executive Order 2009-45 is renamed the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council. Any references to the Michigan Trails Advisory Council shall be deemed references to the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council.
2. Effective March 15, 2010, the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council shall consist of 9 members. The 2 additional members required by this paragraph shall be appointed for an initial term not exceeding 4 years and expiring on the same date as the initial 7 members of the Council appointed under Section II.D of Executive Order 2009-45.
3. Not less than 5 of the members of the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council shall be an owner of an ORV licensed under Section 81115 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.81115, or an owner of a snowmobile registered under Section 82105 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, MCL 324.82105. Not less than 3 members of the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council shall be an owner of a snowmobile registered under Section 82105 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451 MCL 324.82105. Not less than 1 member of the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council shall possess experience as an instructor in a snowmobile safety education and training program or an ORV safety education course. Not less than 1 member of the Michigan Snowmobile and Trails Advisory Council shall be a resident of the Upper Peninsula of this state.

To find your legislator click here www.house.michigan.gov and www.senate.michigan.gov

 
Governor Granholm 517-373-3400 Lt Governor Cherry 517-373-6800

Legislators who have supported MSA and the Snowmobile Advisory Committee.

Senator Mike Bishop 517-373-2417 Representative Andy Dillion 517-373-0857
Senator Michelle Mc Manus 517-373-1725 Representative Mike Lahti  517-373-0850
Senator Jason Allen 517-373-2413 Representative Gary McDowell 517-373-2629
Senator Mike Pruci 517-373-7840 Representative Darwin Booher  517-373-1747
Senator Tony Stamas 517-373-7946         

Representative Kevin Elsenheimer 517-373-0829

Senator James Barcia 517-373-1777 Representative Steve Lindberg 517-3730498
Senator Patricia Birkholz 269-857-2757 Representative Tim Moore 517-373-8962
Senator John Gleason 517-373-0142 Representative Wayne Schmidt 517-373-1766
Senator Gerald Van Woerkom 517-373-1635

Representative Joel Sheltrown 517-373-3817

Senator Bruce Patterson 517-373-7350 Representative Jim Stamas 517-373-1791
  Representative Kathy Angerer  517-373-1792

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Ed Klim (517) 339-7788

Snowmobiling provides physical and mental health benefits
Winter recreation fights seasonal affective disorder

 

(Dec 1, 2009 – Haslett, MI)  Staying active during the winter months can be a challenge with the icy temperature convincing many to stay nestled indoors. Snowmobiling provides both a great physical workout and supports strong mental health.

Even though you’re often sitting when riding a snowmobile, this winter activity is great exercise. Snowmobiling builds a strong core, requiring strength and flexibility to maneuver on the trails. In fact, the average person burns about 238 calories per hour while snowmobiling.

Sunlight deprivation contributes to both winter weight gain and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), more commonly known as the winter blues. SAD is a form of depression in which people who have normal mental health throughout the year experience depressive symptoms during the winter months. The National Health Association estimates that 10 million North American residents suffer from SAD.

In order to treat SAD, many use light therapy to mimic natural outdoor light. With light therapy, exposure to bright light from a light therapy box is thought to alter your circadian rhythms and suppress your body’s natural release of melatonin causing biochemical changes in your brain that reduce symptoms of SAD. Snowmobiling provides a much more fun and easy way to get natural lighting and exercise.

On average, people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, breathing in stale air and mixing with other people’s germs. There are even fewer people outdoors in the winter. Staying active year-round boosts your immune system and helps ward off winter colds.

To combat the threats posed by today’s indoor, inactive lifestyles – such as the growing obesity epidemic, several hundred organizations have teamed up to promote outdoor recreation.  This United States national effort is led by the U.S. Forest Service.  The mission of the effort is to:

            Unify public and private-sector interests in efforts to influence American

lifestyles, in ways that maximize the physical, mental and other benefits derived from activities in the Great Outdoors.

The National effort is simply called – GO Day.  In the snowmobiling world, we call it Go Snowmobiling.  We encourage you to invite your friends and family members to get outside and go snowmobiling.  The enthusiasm is catchy!

For those interested in learning more about snowmobiling, www.gosnowmobiling.org is an essential tool for guidance. The site provides information on getting started in snowmobiling, dealers and renters who can supply you with a snowmobile, locations to snowmobile, and more.

 

 


We need you, Please help Michigan vintage riders to be able to ride without fear of a $100 ticket for improper registration. A Michigan group is fighting for a special Historic Snowmobile registration passed. Please fill out the following survey and show your support for this cause!

Click Here for Survey

 

  MSEAF Truck & Snowmobile Raffle Winners    

 

Right Side: Winner of the R&R 14' Enclosed Deluxe Trailer, Ed Bennick, Grand Haven, MI

Left Side: Winner of Cash Prize, Robert Williams, East Troy, WI

 

Snowtrails TV 

Snowtrails TV, a new way to watch snowmobiling

Everything from highlights of the International Snowmobile Congress, to an original TV show. Check out what Snowtrails TV has to offer by visiting their website, http://snowtrailstv.com/.

Featured Snowmobile Show #701: Updated 10-21-2009
1. Abitibi-Témiscamingue region of Quebec, Day One Saddlebag Tour. - 2. Groomer Workshop, MI,
 

Want More Snowtrails?

Check out the On Air Schedule Below

Snowtrails TV 2009/2010 Michigan Broadcast Schedule, 700 Series ,11 Episodes

WNIT 574-675-9648 Elkhart IN, 12/17/09 5:30 pm - Thursday
WCMU 989-774-3562 Mt. Pleasant MI 12:30 pm  - Saturday
WFUM-28 U of M 810-762-3028 x.121 Ann Arbor MI 10:00 am - Saturday
WGVK Kalamazoo MI , October 10:30 am - Sunday
WGVU-TV 616-331-6666 Grand Rapids MI, October 10:30 am - Sunday
WKAR-TV Ch. 4,23.  517-432-3120 x.415 East Lansing MI, October 10:30 am - Sunday
WNMU-TV 13 Marquette MI, October 3:30 pm - Saturday
WTVS  448-305-3758 Detroit MI, 11/14/09 8:30 am - Saturday
WDCQ  989-686-9348 Saginaw MI, 11/7/09 2:30 pm - Saturday

 

The Michigan Snowmobile News is now a magazine for snowmobilers, by snowmobilers, benefiting snowmobiling in Michigan!


     It is with great pleasure that I announce the Michigan Snowmobile News, the official publication for the Michigan Snowmobile Association (MSA), is now being self-published by the MSA.
What does that mean to you as a member of MSA? It means that you will continue to receive 6 issues of this fabulous magazine as always in full color.


     What does that mean to you as a Commercial Member of MSA? By purchasing advertising in the pages of our magazine, you will not only be promoting your business; your ad dollars will directly benefit snowmobiling in this state through the efforts of MSA. Snowmobiling has a more than $1 billion economic impact in Michigan, and as a business owner who relies on those dollars in these increasingly tough economic times; you know just how important snowmobiling is. As the organization representing the interests of nearly 400,000 registered snowmobilers, so do we!  For information please e mail Marie Grogitsky, Project Coordinator at mmgrogitsky@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

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Snowmobile trails in Michigan are open from December 1st through March 31st.


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