named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Trail Maintenance
Volunteer-led maintenance of approximately 200 miles of snowmobile trails using four Tucker 2000 groomers, three 8.5-foot Trail Paver drags, and a Mogul Master; includes year-round signing and upkeep.
Youth Snowmobile Safety Course
Annual NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate course for riders aged 10 and up, taught by volunteer instructors; promotes safe operation and compliance with state youth regulations.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Snowmobile Trail Maintenance & Safety 5 activities
- Advocate for snowmobiler safety and responsible trail use through education and policySupports safety and education initiatives for snowmobilers and promotes volunteerism in trail maintenance through participation in the Snowmobile Rights and Responsibilities Act framework. The organization also supported enactment of the Snowmobile Rights and Responsibilities Act, which established rules for snowmobile operation, operator duties, landowner liability, registration fees, youth operation requirements, and a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour.
- Enforce trail regulations and prohibit unauthorized vehicle useEnforces prohibition of ATVs and wheeled vehicles on CNY snowmobile trails to prevent trespassing and ensure compliance with trail use regulations.
- Maintain and groom snowmobile trails in Oneida and Madison CountiesOperates and maintains a snowmobile trail system spanning Oneida and Madison counties, connecting communities including Waterville, Solsville, Brookfield, Bridgewater, Deansboro, and Sherrill. Uses 4 Tucker 2000 groomers, 3 eight-and-a-half-foot Trail Paver drags, and 1 Mogul Master for grooming, supported by a John Deere Gator, 2 Bobcat UTVs, a Yamaha Viking EPS, chainsaws, and member-provided heavy equipment for year-round trail signing and maintenance.
- Provide snowmobile safety training and certification coursesHosts an annual New York State Snowmobile Safety Course, including a scheduled session on December 13, 2025, at the Waterville American Legion, which provides training leading to the award of a NYS Snowmobile Safety Certificate upon successful completion. Also conducts an annual youth safety course for snowmobilers.
- Support and coordinate local snowmobile clubs and trail maintenance effortsOperates as a federation of NYSSA-affiliated snowmobile clubs in Madison County, NY, and supports trail maintenance clubs in Oneida County, strengthening regional coordination and volunteer capacity.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hold regular public meetings for organizational transparency and engagementHolds monthly public meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at the Clifford Fulmer American Legion in Waterville, NY, to support member engagement and organizational transparency.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Offer membership registration with cost-saving benefitsOffers membership registration that includes NYSSA membership for $40, enabling cost savings on state snowmobile registration, as well as lifetime membership options for $255 to reduce ongoing annual costs for members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$360K
Contributions & grants$284K79%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$75K21%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$107K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$405K
Cash$164K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$405K
Liquid reserves18.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +328.2%
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Clifford Fulmer American Legion Partner — Hosts meetings at its facility in Waterville, NY.
- Clifford Fulmer American Legion Partner — Hosts monthly club meetings in Waterville, NY.
- Facebook Network — Utilizes Facebook as a platform for sharing trail conditions, events, and club updates.
- Madison County Snowmobile Association Partner — Partners with the federation of NYSSA clubs in Madison County.
- Madison County Tourism Partner — Collaborates with Madison County tourism for winter recreation promotion.
- NYS Parks Government — Collaborates with NYS Parks to deliver a state-recognized Snowmobile Safety Certificate program.
- NYS Parks Government — Partner organization providing regulatory recognition for the snowmobile safety training course.
- NYSSA Network — Member of the New York State Snowmobile Association network.
- NYSSA Network — Recognized club member of the New York State Snowmobile Association, enabling members to receive state registration savings and access trail funding.
- NYSSA Network — Recognized member organization through which members obtain dual membership and trail funding benefits.
- New York State Snowmobile Association Network — Member organization that facilitates snowmobile club membership and trail maintenance entity designation for fee discount purposes.
- Oneida County Area Snowmobile Association Partner — Collaborates with trail maintenance clubs in Oneida County.
- Oneida County Tourism Partner — Collaborates with Oneida County tourism for visitor information and trail promotion.
- Waterville American Legion Partner — Hosts the annual NYS Snowmobile Safety Course.
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-Based Trail Stewardshipmethodology: volunteer-driven maintenanceBy combining volunteer labor, member-owned equipment, and partnerships with private landowners, the organization builds and maintains trails in a way that reduces costs, strengthens local ownership, and ensures long-term access because community-involved systems are more sustainable and responsive than top-down maintenance models.
- Volunteer-Powered Safety Educationmethodology: volunteer-instructor modelBy using experienced snowmobilers as volunteer instructors, the organization delivers safety education that leverages community trust and real-world expertise to improve engagement and promote safer operator behavior, which formal or external instructors may not achieve.
- Youth Safety Education Through Structured Trainingmethodology: safety-educationBy providing in-person, classroom-style safety education for youth, the organization instills responsible snowmobiling habits early, reducing long-term risk because foundational safety training during formative years leads to safer lifelong behavior patterns.