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Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

The voice of Canadian Organized Snowmobiling since 1974

Mission Statement

• The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations is a

volunteer led, not-for-profit national organization which through strong leadership provides support to our members and provides the unified voice of organized snowmobiling at the national and international levels.

Vision Statement

• The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

envisions that across Canada, organized snowmobile trail networks and riding areas provide a lasting legacy of responsible riding experiences that are highly valued, safe, enjoyable, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Membership

• The Canadian Council of Snowmobile Organizations

strives to represent all organized snowmobiling in Canadian jurisdictions.

• The founding Members are celebrating 50+ years in

this leadership role – Congratulations to all.

Strength in Numbers

• By participating in the CCSO
• rganization at the national level,

members are better informed, have higher levels of consensus, attain more by working together and “achieve strength in numbers”.

How is the CCSO National Office Funded?

• The national office multiple funding sources:

– Membership dues from 12 Prov/Terr Organized Snowmobile Associations – Corporate Sponsors/Memberships – Individual Sponsored programs or initiatives – Donations – The 4 snowmobile manufacturers through the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA)

How are the Individual CCSO Member Prov/Terr Offices Funded?

• Like the national office they too need multiple

funding sources: – Membership/Registration fees – A dedicated portion of Pass or Trail Permits – Donations and/or Corporate Memberships – Government Partners – all 3 levels – Sponsored programs or initiatives from the snowmobile manufacturers and/or their dealer networks

How are the Individual Snowmobile Clubs Funded?

• The ongoing club operation, trail maintenance

and capital infrastructure is a huge undertaking by the volunteers. Funding sources: – Membership/Registration Dollars – Trail Pass or Trail Permits – Local Business Support – Grants Programs from all 3 levels of Government – Donations/Fundraising – Largest in most cases is the USER PAY FEE

Snowmobile Trails By The Numbers

• Kms of Managed Snowmobile Trails – 121,297
• This is almost 50% of all identified managed trails in Canada
• Number of volunteer driven clubs – 729

Snowmobile Trails By The Numbers

• Over $57 Million collected annually in USER PAY fees
• Driven by thousands of very Dedicated Volunteers
• $8 BILLION dollar economic engine in the critical winter months

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure Invested after 50 years

Number of full size groomers - 1,200 Estimated value – more than $120 million dollars

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure Invested after 50 years

Revelstoke Snowmobile Club in BC has 4 groomers Value over $1 Million Dollars plus a $500,000 Chalet

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure Invested after 50 years

Black Tusk Snowmobile Club in Squamish, BC 3 Story Ski Chalet & Cabins

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure after 50 years

Over 200,000 Bridges to Connect Trails Over Unsafe Ice

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure after 50 years

Small & Large Span Single Lane Bridges Over Navigable Waterways

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure after 50 years

Telephone Poles to Painted Steel & Now Galvanized Structures

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure Invested after 50 years

Million Dollar Bridges to Safely Create Trail Links

Yes your very

• wn Pic River

Bridge Installed in 1995 or 1996 at a cost then

• f close to $1

Million Dollars

Snowmobile Trail Infrastructure Invested after 50 years

Millions of Destination, Safety and Caution Signs Typically Installed and Removed Annually

Infrastructure for Trails & Tourism

Great Trails Need to Connect to Great Facilities

Infrastructure for Trails & Tourism

The Manoir Richelieu a Trail Side 5 Star Hotel

Snowmobile Shows

A great opportunity to market organized snowmobiling Snowmobile Registrations in Canada – over 610,000

Who Are Our Target Partners?

• Chamber of Commerce
• Dealers and the Manufacturers
• All Stakeholders Benefiting from Trails and

Tourism

• Provincial Municipal Associations (AMO)
• Mayors, Councillors & Local Elected Officials
• Prov/Terr Elected Officials, Ministers & Premiers
• Federal Ministers and MPs in Canada

Long Term Working Relations

• Search and Rescue/Ambulance Medical Officials
• Police & Fire Departments
• Search and Rescue Material – from sleighs to

slings to specialty snowmobiles to helicopter landing pads......

• Charity Groups - Easter Seals, Ride for Dad, Kelly

Shires Ride......... Over $3 Million Annually

• Avalanche Canada & Back Country Access Groups

More Women in the Sport & How It Changes Our Messaging

• Prairie Women On Snow
• Bettie Snowmobile Club

National Committees

Committees of the Board Chaired by Volunteers Executive – chaired by the President Finance – chaired by the Sec/Treasurer Nominations – chaired by the Past President Environment-Chaired by the 1st VP Safety – Chaired by the 2nd VP Communications – Craig Nicholson

International Work

• ISC - International Snowmobile Congress

June 2016 Rapid City South Dakota

• ISC - Co-Chair of the Int. Snowmobile Council that has

membership from – USA (ACSA), Sweden (SnoFed), Russia (RSAA) & of course Canada (CCSO)

• IASA – International Assoc. of Snowmobile Administrators
• ISTC – International Snowmobile Tourism Council
• ISMC – International Snowmobile Media Council
• ISMA – International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association
• Iron Dogs
• ISHOF – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame

International Snowmobile Congress New York 2015

National Trails Coalition

CCSO, COHV & CTF Working with the Federal Government 2009/10 - 474 Projects with $25 Million creating $57 Million in trail improvements projects 2014/15 - 260 Projects with $10 Million creating $35 Million in trail improvements 2 NPAs & 2 Directors Here Today

Prov/Terr Governments

How Can They Help?

• Legislation – minor wording can have major

impacts

• Registration Fee Recapture
• Saskatchewan Snowmobile Fund
• Service New Brunswick/Manitoba Insurance
• Enforcement can Assist with Safety Messaging
• Search and Rescue
• Grants and Programs

Safety and Promotional Material

Ottawa Efforts

Prime Minister Harper & Ministers February 13 2015

Federal Government Learning About Snowmobiling

CCSO Efforts in Ottawa

Fed/Prov/Terr Governments Learning About Snowmobiling

CCSO Board Members

Snowmobiling Justin Trudeau meets and greets on NL Fogo Island Trails

'Typical Newfoundlander, falling into the parade,' says Gus Loder of surprise meeting

By Lindsay Bird, CBC News, http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-

labrador/surprise-meeting-justin-trudeau-easter-trip-1.3511985

Thank You

Any Questions?

All Photo Credits go to The Intrepid Snowmobiler, Motoneige Quebec, ASA, BCSF, Gus Loder and many more

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