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 organization 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 own Pic River Bridge Installed in 1995 or 1996 at a cost then of 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 1 st VP Safety – Chaired by the 2 nd 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 E fforts 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 Thank you for sharing
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