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| History of the Chittenango Polar Bears |
The Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club
was formed in December of 2005 with a meeting of interested
snowmobile enthusiasts. The club was incorporated in 2006 and
applied for membership in the New York State Snowmobile Association.
The Polar Bears are a member of the Madison County Snowmobile
Association, and participate in the NYS Trails Grant Program
administered by the NYS OPRHP. |
Mission and Purpose
The mission of
the Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile Club is to enhance the snowmobiling
experience, advance snowmobiling safety and to
provide safe and environmentally friendly trails in the Chittenango area,
while promoting the beauty and scenery of the area to enhance
local tourism for the betterment of our citizen
neighbors.
The purpose of the Chittenango Polar Bears Snowmobile
Club is to
• Promote the sport of snowmobiling in
the Chittenango area
• Improve the image of snowmobiling by
being a good neighbor
• Promote courteous and responsible
snowmobiling, and work with local officials to promote safe and lawful
snowmobile operation
• Provide snowmobile safety courses and
rider training
•
Participate in the development of multi-use trails in the Village of
Chittenango to increase the enjoyment of the sport and provide
other recreational opportunities for our
citizens
•
Develop and maintain a safe and comprehensive system of rural trails
linked to those in other communities to provide access to the statewide
trail system
• Participate in the New York State
Trail Funding Program and other public grant programs to minimize
costs
•
Work with local landowners to provide designated routes for
snowmobiling and encourage snowmobile operation on marked and accessible
trails
• Protect the natural environmental
features found within the trail system
• Cooperate with village officials and
community organizations to improve the quality of life in the
area
•
Work with local businesses and community leaders to promote the
Chittenango area as a premier snowmobiling destination to improve the
financial impact of the sport on the local economy
• Advance the enjoyment of snowmobiling
for the members of the club
• Provide a social activity centered
upon the sport of snowmobiling to the betterment of the
community