A Beginner’s Guide to the Alphabet Soup of the International Snowmobile Congress. Presented by ISC 2012, Massachusetts

1. A Beginner’s Guide
to the Alphabet Soup of the
International Snowmobile Congress (ISC)
Presented by
Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts (SAM)
2012 International Snowmobile Congress
Sturbridge, Massachusetts
ISC Alphabet Soup
01-12-2012

2. The Snowmobile Association of
THE INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE
CONGRESS (ISC) Formed in 1969
What is ISC?
An annual event held in early June, at various locations across the snowbelt
which brings together snowmobile manufactures, groomer manufactures,
leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile
publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives
and other people interested in snowmobiling.
The congress representatives meet, exchange information and address issues
and concerns common to the industry.
The ISC promotes and supports the future development of snowmobiling and
examines current problems and opportunities facing snowmobiling.
Anyone who attends the ISC is welcome to attend the meeting of any of these
groups; however only official delegates can vote.
ISC Alphabet Soup
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3. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILING
“WHO’S ON FIRST?”
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE CONGRESS (ISC)
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE COUNCIL (ISC)
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS (ACSA)
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE ORGANIZATIONS (CCSO)
SNOWMOBILE FEDERATION OF SWEDEN (SNO-FED)
RUSSIAN SNOWMOBILE ATV ASSOCIATION (RSAA)
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SNOWMOBILE ADMINSTRATORS (IASA)
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (ISMA)
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MEDIA COUNCIL (ISMC)
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE TOURISM COUNCIL (ISTC)
NATIONAL SNOWMOBILE FEDERATION (NSF)
FRIENDS OF SNOWMOBILING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FOSPAC)
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE (SSCC)
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE HALL OF FAME (ISHOF)
IRON DOG BRIGADE
ISC Alphabet Soup
THIRSTY DOGS 01-12-2012

4. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE
COUNCIL (ISC) Formed in 1973
ISC ORGANIZATION
The ISC is dedicated to promoting safe and responsible snowmobiling.
It provides a communication forum and a means of addressing issues
that are common from an international perspective. It consists of
delegates from ACSA, CCSO, SNOFED and RSAA. The ISC has three
chapters which meet throughout the year to conduct business.
ISC OFFICERS
Chairperson
1st Vice Chairperson
2nd Vice Chairperson
Secretary/Treasurer
Northeast Chapter Head
Midwest Chapter Head
Western Chapter head
ISC Alphabet Soup
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5. The Snowmobile Association of
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE
ASSOCIATIONS (ACSA) Formed in 1995
ACSA ORGANIZATION
ACSA is dedicated to providing leadership and support to organized
snowmobiling in the United States. It facilities effective communication
and cooperation among snowmobiling organizations, governments and
industry in the pursuit of common goals such as promoting safe and
environmentally responsible snowmobiling. It acts as national
coordinator and spokesperson for the snowmobiling community and it is
comprised of delegates from the various state snowmobile associations.
STATE ASSOCIATIONS
Each state in the snow-belt areas of the U.S. has a statewide snowmobile
association, with representatives from the local clubs, who represent the
interests of snowmobile users, dealers, and service and supply companies
within their state.
LOCAL CLUBS
Each state associations is made up of its local community based snowmobile
clubs which design, build, maintain and groom trails. The trail system is made
up of segments located on public, corporate and private lands.
www.snowmobilers.org ISC Alphabet Soup
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6. The Snowmobile Association of
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE
ORGANIZATIONS (CCSO) Formed in 1973
CCSO ORGANIZATION
CCSO is dedicated to providing leadership and support to organized
snowmobiling in Canada. It facilities effective communicational and cooperation
among snowmobiling organizations, governments and industry in the pursuit of
common goals such as promoting safe and environmentally responsible
snowmobiling. It acts as national coordinator and spokesperson for the
snowmobiling community and it is comprised of delegates from the various
provincial snowmobile associations.
PROVINCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
Each province and territory in Canada has a non-profit snowmobile
organization representing the interests of snowmobile clubs, users, dealers
and service and supply companies within their area.
LOCAL CLUBS
Each provincial organizational is made up of its local community based
snowmobile clubs which design, build, maintain and groom snowmobile trails.
The trail system is mad up of segments located on public, corporate and private
lands.
www.ccso-ccom.ca ISC Alphabet Soup
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7. The Snowmobile Association of
SNOWMOBILE FEDERATION OF
SWEDEN (SNOFED) Formed in 1992
SNOFED ORGANIZATION
SNOFED is the Swedish federation of over 300 snowmobile clubs
representing the interests of snowmobile clubs, users, dealers
and service and supply companies.
LOCAL CLUBS
SNOFED is made up of local community based snowmobile clubs
which design, build, maintain and groom snowmobile trails. The trail
system is mad up of segments located on public, corporate and
private lands.
www.snofed.org ISC Alphabet Soup
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8. The Snowmobile Association of
RUSSIAN SNOWMOBILE ATV
ASSOCIATION (RSAA) Formed in ____
RSAA ORGANIZATION
RSAA is the Russian federation of snowmobile and ATV clubs
representing the interests of clubs, users, dealers and service
and supply companies.
LOCAL CLUBS
RSAA is made up of local community based snowmobile clubs
which design, build, and maintain trails.
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9. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SNOWMOBILE
ADMINSTRATORS (IASA) Formed in 1974
IASA ORGANIZATION
IASA is comprised of snowmobile program administrators from the USA,
Canada, and Sweden. It promotes sound management of recreational
snowmobiling including snowmobile safety; uniformity & enforcement
of laws, rules and regulations; international, federal, state, provincial
and territorial cooperation and coordination; harmonious relationships
with the environmental and wildlife; and the collection, development and
dissemination of snowmobile related data and information. It is also the
leading source providing statistics, guidelines and resources to the
snowmobiling community.
International Snowmobile Directory
Guide to Snowmobiling in the USA and Canada
Guidelines for Groomer Operator Training
Guidelines for Snowmobile Trail Signing and Placement
Renting Snowmobiles Successfully
Snowmobile Safety Videos
Snowmobile Safety Education Guidelines
www.snowiasa.org ISC Alphabet Soup
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10. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION (ISMA) Formed in 1995
ISMA ORGANIZATION
ISMA is an organization representing the four major snowmobile
manufacturers. They coordinate committees within the industry to
improve the sport of snowmobiling throughout the world and to handle
concerns such as snowmobile safety, the promotion of the life-style
activity of snowmobiling, keeping accurate statistics, reporting the
growth of the industry and the positive economic impact the life-style
activity has throughout the world. The four major snowmobile
manufacturers are:
www.snowmobile.org ISC Alphabet Soup
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11. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE MEDIA
COUNCIL (ISMC) Formed in 1985
ISMC ORGANIZATION
ISMC consists of editors and publishers of snowmobiling related
Media and others interested in snowmobiling. It is dedicated to
promoting snowmobiling as a safe and exciting family recreation.
www.snowmobilemedia.org ISC Alphabet Soup
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12. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE TOURISM
COUNCIL (ISTC) Formed in 1977
ISTC ORGANIZATION
ISTC is an organization of tourism bureau representatives and
others interested in snowmobiling from the states, provinces
and territories who work cooperatively to expand and promote
snowmobiling within the tourism industry.
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13. The Snowmobile Association of
NATIONAL SNOWMOBILE FOUNDATION
(NSF) Formed in 1987
NSF ORGANIZATION
The NSF is a 501(c)(3) foundation which receives, administers
and expends funds from educational, charitable and research
organizations with the goal of improving the public understanding
of safe snowmobiling. It assists snowmobile organizations with
fundraising activities for charities.
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14. The Snowmobile Association of
FRIENDS OF SNOWMOBILING POLITICAL
ACTION COMMITTEE (FOSPAC) Formed in 2002
FOSPAC ORGANIZATION
FOSPAC was established to provide a means for individuals to
give financial support, on a voluntary basis, to political candidates
and committees at the Federal Level. It will support individuals
seeking election or re-election at the National Level who understand
the concerns and the important issues of the snowmobiling
community throughout the United States. Its goals are to encourage
and support better government by supporting candidates for Federal
Office that support issues related to responsible snowmobiling.
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15. The Snowmobile Association of
SNOWMOBILE SAFETY AND CERTIFICATION
COMMITTEE (SSCC) Formed in 1974
SSCC ORGANIZATION
The SSCC is responsible for the safety certification standards
covering new production snowmobiles. The members work
with 3rd party inspection agencies and engineering groups.
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16. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE HALL OF
FAME (ISHOF) Formed in 1990
ISHOF ORGANIZATION
The ISHOF was formed to recognize and preserve the history of
people who have contributed significantly to the sport of
snowmobiling. Categories of recognition include: volunteers,
promoters, explorers, adventurers, inventors, designers,
manufacturers, trail and program developers, journalists,
groomers, and historians.
www.ishof.com
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17. The Snowmobile Association of
IRON DOG BRIGADE
Formed in 1975
IRON DOG BRIGADE ORGANIZATION
Honorary group of legendary snowmobilers dedicated to recognizing
and honoring the individuals who have made outstanding contributions
to snowmobiling. Membership is by invitation only.
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18. The Snowmobile Association of
THIRSTY DOGS
Formed in 1985
THIRSTY DOGS ORGANIZATION
Fundraising organization open to all snowmobilers who participate
in an initiation ceremony. All dues and fundraising go to worthy
snowmobiling causes. Everyone starts as a pup and then eventually
becomes a fully grown Thirsty Dog.
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19. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE
COUNCIL (ISC) ORGANIZATION
IASA
American Council of
Snowmobile Associations ISC
(ACSA) ISMA
Officers
ISMC
Canadian Council of
Snowmobile Organizations Chapter ISTC
(CCSO) Delegates
NSF
Northeast
Midwest
SSCC
Snowmobile Federation Western
Of Sweden
(SNOFED) ISOHF
ACSA Delegates IDB
CCSO Delegates
Russian Snowmobile SNOFED Delegates TD
ATV Association RSAA Delegates
(RSAA)
FOSPAC
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20. The Snowmobile Association of
INTERNATIONAL SNOWMOBILE
COUNCIL (ISC) CHAPTERS
NORTHEAST (13) MIDWEST (11) WEST (13)
Massachusetts Indiana California / Nevada
New Hampshire Illinois Colorado
New York Iowa Idaho
Pennsylvania Michigan Montana
Vermont Minnesota Oregon
Nebraska Utah
New Brunswick North Dakota Washington
Newfoundland / Labrador Ohio Wyoming
Nova Scotia South Dakota
Ontario Wisconsin Alberta
Prince Edward Island British Columbia
Quebec Manitoba Nunavut / Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Sweden Yukon Territories
Russia
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21. The Snowmobile Association of
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE
ASSOCIATIONS (ACSA)
AK
WA ME
MT ND VT
MN
NH
OR MA
NY
WI
ID SD CT
MI RI
WY NJ
PA
IA
NE OH MD
IN DE
CA / NV IL WV
UT VA
CO MO
KA KT
NC
TN
OK SC
AZ AR
NM
HI GA
MS AL
LA
TX
Northeast Chapter
FL
Midwest Chapter
Western Chapter ISC Alphabet Soup
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22. The Snowmobile Association of
CANADIAN COUNCIL OF SNOWMOBILE
ASSOCIATIONS (CCSO)
Northwest Territories / Nunavut
Yukon
Territory
British
Saskatchewan
Columbia Alberta
Manitoba
Newfoundland
& Labrador
Ontario PEI
Quebec
Northeast Chapter
Midwest Chapter Nova Scotia
Western Chapter New Brunswick ISC Alphabet Soup
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23. The Snowmobile Association of
SNOWMOBILE FEDERATION OF
SWEDEN (SNOFED) & RUSSIAN
SNOWMOBILE ATV ASSOCIATION (RSAA)
RUSSIA
Northeast Chapter
Midwest Chapter
Western Chapter ISC Alphabet Soup
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24. The Snowmobile Association of
REMEMBER:
The Message is Universal
UNITED WE TRAIL!
DIVIDED WE FAIL!
UNI NOUS TRAÎNONS !
DIVISÉ NOUS ÉCHOUONS !
FÖRENADE vi MÅLSPÅR!
DELADE VI MISSLYCKAS!
СОЕДИНЕНО МЫ ОТСТАВЕМ!
РАЗДЕЛЕНО МЫ ТЕРПИМ НЕУДАЧУ!
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25. Committed to Enhancing Safe Snowmobiling in Massachusetts
with
A Vision of an Interconnected Snowmobile Trail System from
Connecticut to Vermont and New York to Worcester.
The Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts
www.sledmass.com
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