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| MISSION STATEMENT |
The purpose of the ISSA is to stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of
snowmobiling; to serve the interests of snowmobile owners in the state of Iowa; to
defend snowmobile owners against discriminatory legislation, regulations and
burdensome taxation; to develop a fraternal spirit among snowmobilers and other
winter sports enthusiasts; to provide a medium for the exchange of snowmobiling
information; and to perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful
operation of the association and in the general public interest.
snowmobiling; to serve the interests of snowmobile owners in the state of Iowa; to
defend snowmobile owners against discriminatory legislation, regulations and
burdensome taxation; to develop a fraternal spirit among snowmobilers and other
winter sports enthusiasts; to provide a medium for the exchange of snowmobiling
information; and to perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful
operation of the association and in the general public interest.
| OUR HISTORY |
The ISSA has been serving the Iowa snowmobiling community since its incorporation
on Nov. 28, 1973. Our organization has grown to include 2,546 riders, families and
associate members as well as a network of 61 member-clubs. Through that dedicated
membership, the association has helped to maintain an expansive fleet of groomers
in the state and has lobbied on behalf of snowmobile-friendly legislation. Without the
ISSA over the past 30 years, snowmobiles--for example--would have been held to a 15
mph speed limit in Iowa, and there would not have been any night or ditch riding. The
ISSA is a dues-paying member of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations,
and each June, our organization sends delegates to the International Snowmobile
Congress. Other annual events include Charity rides, a campout in July and a
convention in November.
on Nov. 28, 1973. Our organization has grown to include 2,546 riders, families and
associate members as well as a network of 61 member-clubs. Through that dedicated
membership, the association has helped to maintain an expansive fleet of groomers
in the state and has lobbied on behalf of snowmobile-friendly legislation. Without the
ISSA over the past 30 years, snowmobiles--for example--would have been held to a 15
mph speed limit in Iowa, and there would not have been any night or ditch riding. The
ISSA is a dues-paying member of the American Council of Snowmobile Associations,
and each June, our organization sends delegates to the International Snowmobile
Congress. Other annual events include Charity rides, a campout in July and a
convention in November.
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Funded by member dues and grants, the ISSA is governed by a Board of Directors that
meets monthly. Click on the 'Calendar of Events' link at left for dates, times and
locations. All meetings are open to the General Membership, and recent meeting
minutes are posted at left. Annually-elected officers include the President, Vice
President and Secretary, while the Treasurer is appointed by the sitting President. The
state is divided into 12 regions. Each region is represented by a director who is elected
to his or her post by ISSA members in his or her respective region at convention. Terms
last two years, and each Region Director can appoint assistant(s). Up to five Past
Presidents (see left) can also serve on the board, and many board members chair the
various committees which help the ISSA function. A complete list of the current Board of
Directors and Committee Chairs can be obtained by clicking the 'Contact Us' link above.
meets monthly. Click on the 'Calendar of Events' link at left for dates, times and
locations. All meetings are open to the General Membership, and recent meeting
minutes are posted at left. Annually-elected officers include the President, Vice
President and Secretary, while the Treasurer is appointed by the sitting President. The
state is divided into 12 regions. Each region is represented by a director who is elected
to his or her post by ISSA members in his or her respective region at convention. Terms
last two years, and each Region Director can appoint assistant(s). Up to five Past
Presidents (see left) can also serve on the board, and many board members chair the
various committees which help the ISSA function. A complete list of the current Board of
Directors and Committee Chairs can be obtained by clicking the 'Contact Us' link above.
| Golden Club of Past Presidents Gary Burger Gary McVicker Merv Hoermann Terry Durby Jerry Kramer Dennis Nauman Jeff Jans Bruno Andreini Dave Carmichael Scott Kooiker Dale Vagts Dick Melick Roger Muth Larry Childs Dan Martin Marv Heikens Chuck Colegrove Rich Moench Gary Fairchild Bill Nordstrom Gary Bruns Richard Grosse Larry Huntley Listed in order of most recent |
| MEMBER BENEFITS |
The ISSA membership year runs from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Individual and family
memberships cost $15 each, while associate memberships for businesses cost $25
each with another $25 for a website link. Individuals can save $5 by joining for three
years. Click here for the 2013 membership form. The benefits of an ISSA membership
are great. First and foremost is the unified front of snowmobilers lobbying for
legislation and protecting their rights statewide. In 2002, the association hired its own
lobbyist, the Des Moines area law firm of Heller and Feltner, to keep an eye on
snowmobiling interests at the State Capitol. Members also receive a free subscription
to the Iowa Snowmobiler magazine, the official ISSA publication; and they receive a
complimentary $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy from
American Income Life. Graduating high school seniors from ISSA families are also
able to apply for a scholarship from the ISSA's Education and Scholarship Foundation.
Additionally, the ISSA sponsors a Grand Raffle each year. And lastly, members are
eligible to participate in the ISSA's Awards Program and Early Membership and
Renewal Program.
memberships cost $15 each, while associate memberships for businesses cost $25
each with another $25 for a website link. Individuals can save $5 by joining for three
years. Click here for the 2013 membership form. The benefits of an ISSA membership
are great. First and foremost is the unified front of snowmobilers lobbying for
legislation and protecting their rights statewide. In 2002, the association hired its own
lobbyist, the Des Moines area law firm of Heller and Feltner, to keep an eye on
snowmobiling interests at the State Capitol. Members also receive a free subscription
to the Iowa Snowmobiler magazine, the official ISSA publication; and they receive a
complimentary $2,000 accidental death and dismemberment insurance policy from
American Income Life. Graduating high school seniors from ISSA families are also
able to apply for a scholarship from the ISSA's Education and Scholarship Foundation.
Additionally, the ISSA sponsors a Grand Raffle each year. And lastly, members are
eligible to participate in the ISSA's Awards Program and Early Membership and
Renewal Program.
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