named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Gas Tax Refund Program
Collection of snowmobile fuel receipts at local gas stations to claim state tax refunds that support club operations
Safety Course Coordination
Organization and promotion of snowmobile safety training courses for youth and adults in compliance with NYS requirements
Trail Grooming
Regular grooming of local snowmobile trails by trained club volunteers using club equipment
Trail Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance of snowmobile trails in the Inlet and Webb areas, coordinated by club trustees
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 4 activities
- Discounted state snowmobile registration for membersOffers members a significant discount on New York State snowmobile registration as a membership benefit.
- Gas tax refund program administrationAdministers a gas tax refund program by collecting snowmobile gas receipts from members at designated gas stations in Thendara, Old Forge, Eagle Bay, and Inlet, and provides members with an assignment sheet to facilitate participation.
- Member training for trail grooming volunteersProvides training and refresher sessions for club members who volunteer in trail grooming operations, ensuring proper techniques and safety standards are followed.
- Snowmobile trail grooming and maintenanceRegularly grooms and maintains snowmobile trails within the Adirondack State Park, including supplying signage and ongoing upkeep to support safe and accessible snowmobiling. This includes weekly grooming efforts during snowmobile season.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Club governance through regular meetingsRatified a constitution requiring monthly club meetings, excluding April, to ensure organized governance and member participation in decision-making.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Membership dues collection and managementCharges annual membership dues of $40 per individual or family, with vouchers expiring on March 31st, to support club operations and member benefits.
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Organized Vehicle Show Events 1 activity
- Organized snowmobile rides and social eventsHosts weekly snowmobile rides during snowmobile season and organizes multiple social events year-round, including four-season family gatherings and a picnic event held on August 21, 2021, to foster community engagement.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$68K
Contributions & grants$63K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$5K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead39%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$413K
Cash$101K
Investments$0
Liabilities$417
Net assets$413K
Liquid reserves15.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- BILL MCLOUGHLIN — TRUSTEE
- DAVE WHITBECK — TRUSTEE
- DICK CONVERSANO — TRUSTEE
- GINA DIDONATO — CLUB ADMINISTRATOR
- JIM WHITE — TRUSTEE
- PHIL WENZEL — TRUSTEE
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Adirondack Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization joined to coordinate regional snowmobile trail access and maintenance.
- Big Moose Yamaha Artic Cat – Clark’s Marina Partner — Hosts a collection box for snowmobile gas receipts as part of the club's gas tax refund program.
- Fastrac – Enchanted Forest Gas – Old Forge Campground Partner — Hosts a collection box for snowmobile gas receipts as part of the club's gas tax refund program.
- Inlet Marina – EZ Mart Citgo Partner — Hosts a collection box for snowmobile gas receipts as part of the club's gas tax refund program.
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles Government — Collaborates with NYS DMV to provide registration discounts to club members.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization joined to support state-level snowmobile advocacy and trail coordination.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization within the state snowmobile association network.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization working under NYSSA to support snowmobiling in New York State
- North Country Market Sunoco Partner — Hosts a collection box for snowmobile gas receipts as part of the club's gas tax refund program.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement Through Social Eventsmethodology: community-engagement-through-social-eventsBy organizing four-season social events, the club builds sustained community involvement and strengthens member commitment, because shared experiences foster long-term engagement and collective ownership of the club’s mission.
- Family-Inclusive Membership Modelmethodology: family-inclusive_membershipBy allowing one spouse or partner and children under 18 to be included under a single membership, the club increases household participation and long-term retention, because lowering barriers to family involvement strengthens member commitment and broadens support for organized snowmobiling.
- Volunteer-Based Trail Maintenance with Mandatory Trainingmethodology: volunteer-based trail maintenance with mandatory trainingBy requiring updated groomer training for all volunteer members, the club ensures proper use of grooming equipment and maintains high trail quality, because skilled volunteers are essential to safe and reliable trail conditions.