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2010 ISSA Annual Convention Nov. 19-21 at King's Pointe Resort, Storm Lake.

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The Snowdrifters, Inc., of Johnson County hosted the 2010 ISSA Summer Campout at Sugarbottom Campground at Solon in July. Activities included children and adult games, potluck supper, an open forum, an ISSA board meeting and a few vintage sleds on display.

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2010 Economic Impact Study
The Future of Snowmobiling
in Iowa Depends on You
    Starting Sept. 1, the ISSA is initiating a new Economic Impact Study
that is available to all ISSA members and others. The study is available to all
online here. Many Iowa snowmobilers have already received an invitation to
take the survey via an email from us. Others will read about it in our
magazine or will possibly receive a letter requesting their involvement.
    "How you are contacted makes no difference," said Dave Carmichael of
the ISSA's EFC Committee. "The important thing is that you actually take
the survey. If you have snowmobiling friends that are not ISSA members
that would be interested in helping us, then send them to our website. Their
input is certainly welcome."
    The last time the ISSA performed an economic impact study was in
2005, and according to Carmichael, "we had VERY POOR return." That
mailing did not go out to just ISSA members but was sent to registered
snowmobilers in general.  
    "Again, our return was unbelievable," he continued. "We are confident
that the involvement rate on this study is going to be much higher because
of the level of commitment we all have to our sport."
    As in the impact study we did in 2005, we will use the results of this
survey to guide our efforts in expanding and improving snowmobiling
activity opportunities in Iowa. This includes our future legislative efforts.  
    We believe that the majority of you are pleased with the direction we
have taken with the Iowa snowmobile program for some time. We have put
numerous new and used groomers on the snow and have improved
snowmobiling in general for all. To continue to do this we must secure
additional funding. The survey asks for your best recollection of fuel usage
and many other items as well as your opinions on several items.
    "Please take the time to take the survey," Carmichael said. "We think you
will like the look and feel of it. The future of snowmobiling in Iowa depends
on each of you."

Start Survey Here. Take Only Once.

Bring Your Family to Storm Lake this
by Merv Hoermann
Chair, 2010 ISSA Convention Committee
    This year’s convention, like many of our past state conventions, will
have some changes. First off, the location.
    Region 1 snowmobile clubs will host the 37th annual event at King’s
Pointe Resort along the shores of Storm Lake’s 3,200-acre natural lake.
Blocked through Oct. 20, there are 100 distinguished guest rooms and
suites with enough variety to suit your needs, including a number with lake
views. All rooms include free wireless and wired internet access, and suites
also feature microwaves, refrigerators and sofa sleepers.  
    A new attraction this year is the use of an indoor waterpark. There are
several slides available that offer unique thrills and experiences. Room rates
start at $99 and include free waterpark passes. There will be four
waterpark passes per day for the standard rooms (a $40 value) and six
waterpark passes per day for the suites ($60 value).  
    In keeping with the theme of being “family-oriented”, bring the family
this year and have fun. To make a reservation, contact the hotel at (866)
552-5960. More details about King’s Pointe Resort can be found online at
www.kingspointeresort.com.

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